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he sunshine may come and go in an English summer, but you can rely on Life in Haslemere for blue skies and clear horizons. While the dark clouds may still lurk over us, you will look on the bright side of life in this issue. We have an exclusive interview with Lucy Prebble, the UK’s most promising young playwright, who has a play running in the Minerva Theatre, Chichester, and it will transfer in September to London’s Royal Court. Find out why Lucy enjoyed being brought up in Haslemere and why she chose to write about Enron, one of the biggest corporate failures of the early 21st century. You will have a chance to meet the manager of the new Waitrose, Zoe Siantonas, as well as the owners of Haslemere’s newest fashion boutique, Woodie & Morris (named after their dogs). This is not the only new outlet with canine connections – Mad Dog is the new card shop in West Street. At this time of year, sport provides a key element in your community magazine, with previews of Fontwell Park’s Ladies Night in August and the Goodwood Revival meeting in September, as well as features on the cricket clubs of Haslemere and Grayshott. Gardeners are kept in the picture with Pippa Greenwood’s top tips. With fashion, health and property features, you will find a wide range of Haslemere happenings in the next two months.

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CONTENTS

Contents Welcome

Clear horizons

News

Haslemere in Stitches, Eden Hair, Jeremy Hunt MP at a networking event, Riverford’s hat-trick

Profile

Lucy Prebble, Haslemere’s award-winning playwright, has new work at Chichester 6

Events

Haslemere Food Festival preview; May Festival review

Business

Zoe Siantonas, Waitrose manager; Collingwood Batchellor, Mad Dog, Woodie & Morris

Grayshott

BIG promotion on the environment

Grayshott News Grayshott Concerts, charity cricket match, Fanny’s leaving party

Fashion

Autumn clothes

Gardening

Topical tips by Pippa Greenwood

Health

Tips on protecting your skin, hair, and eyes this summer Dentistry for children

Motoring

Goodwood Revival meeting

Property

Beacon Hill development; award for Bramshott Place constructor

Food & drink

Haslemere’s ‘wine adventurer’; Gurkha Chautari review

Charity

Titty-Wittering; Molly Moocow; Ramster raises £30,000; Holy Cross Hospital 28

Competition

Win organic vegetable vouchers from Riverford

Arts

Award for Peter Searight; VivArtis sculpture festival

Sport

Ladies Day at Fontwell; Cricket : Grayshott Youth; Haslemere Jodie Kidd charity golf day

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What’s On

Diary of events in August and September

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Directory

Local contacts; Advertisers; Distribution list

Events: 10

Business: 13

Fashion: 18

Motoring: 24

Arts: 30

Sport: 33

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Haslemere in Stitches

chools in the area are being invited by The Oriental Rug Gallery in Wey Hill this autumn, to take part in their Open Weave for Haslemere in Stitches project. The weaving will be presented to the Mayor as a gift for the Town and displayed in Haslemere Museum next spring. Proprietors Anas Al Akhoann and his wife Sandre Blake will use Haslemere in Stitches as an educational tool to demonstrate the traditional craft of rug weaving. They will also talk about the history of the town’s Coat of Arms and the meaning of the heraldic symbols used. “Everyone is invited to visit the

gallery and discover how handwoven rugs are crafted and get involved with our Open Weave for Haslemere in Stitches project” says Sandre. “Lots of people view the Haslemere in Stitches rug through our Restoration Studio window and watch Anas at work. “They can also come into the gallery and weave a rug knot with our help and receive a Completion of Weave certificate. It’s a free event and takes about five minutes to complete. To date, more than 465 people have participated.” The Haslemere in Stitches weaving, which Anas and Sandre began in July 2008, will have approximately 770,000 hand-

Sandre and Anas

K woven rug knots by the time it is completed in 2010. Anas is a fourth-generation Oriental rug expert and dealer, whose family business was originally established in 1910. He has been trading, restoring and cleaning rugs for more than 25 years, having first completed the traditional eight-year rug craftsman apprenticeship. Contact The Oriental Rug Gallery, 82 Wey Hill, Haslemere. 01428 656 657 www. theorientalruggallery.co.uk

Riverford’s hat-trick for awards

iverford has won the Observer Best Ethical Business Award, having earned two other awards this year. Actor Colin Firth presented the award at The Kensington Roof Gardens, London. “Eating organically doesn't have to cost a fortune, and our boxes are consistently cheaper than the major supermarkets,” said Annie Jermain, from Upper Norton Farm, which grows and delivers Riverford boxes in the Hampshire and south-west Surrey areas. “So we hope that more people will see that you can shop ethically without spending more.” Riverford has already won Best Organic Retailer at the Soil Association’s Natural and Organic Awards in April, with the Riverford Field Kitchen being named Best Ethical Restaurant at the Observer Food Monthly Awards in March.

eep your fingers crossed on Monday 7 September for Haslemere hairdressing salon Eden, who are competing in the Grand Final of the UK’s Most Wanted awards for the second year running. UK’s Most Wanted, sponsored by hairdressing giant Wella Professionals, celebrates the best creative talents and business brains in British hairdressing. Eden is one of only five salons to qualify in the hotly contested category of UK’s Most Wanted Local Salon. Finalists need to demonstrate dedication to local causes, communityfocused initiatives and a positive reaction from their clients. “We are delighted to have national recognition for our dedication to our local community,” says Angie Townsend, owner and director of Eden, who has again led her salon into contention for a major award. “These awards are a true reflection and celebration of my team’s consistent energy and enthusiasm.” The Grand Final is an evening event at the Banqueting House, London, hosted by top comedian Jimmy Carr.

Ethical award (l to r): Lucy Siegle, Jack Slatter, Rachel Watson, Colin Firth Riverford began at Wash Farm in Devon in 1987 and now five sister farms deliver to around 47,000 households in the UK each week. Deborah Meaden, from BBC TV’s Dragon’s Den and one of the judges, said: “Riverford is ethical and

environmental through and through. For years it has lived and breathed these values.” Contact: Annie Jermain, 01428 75174. annie@riverfordhomedelivery. co.uk www.riverford.co.uk Jeremy Hunt, MP for South West Surrey, was the main guest at a well-attended business networking evening at Haslemere Museum in early July. Here he is seen in the centre, talking to Keith Clayton (left) and Doug Holman, from Grayshott. The evening was organized by Haslemere Travel, and attracted businesses from all over the area.

Eden reach final again

u Moorey (pictured above with Simon Labrow) has joined the Haslemere office of Edward Jones, the investment services company, as a Branch Office Administrator trainee. Born in Passfield, Lu has lived in Haslemere for 22 years. Responsible for daily operations, she will provide customer service and marketing support to Simon Labrow, the local financial adviser for the company. Edward Jones has more than 11,000 offices in the US, Canada and the UK. Contact: Edward Jones Investments, 01428 299000.

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Award-winning young playwright Lucy Prebble tells Nick Keith about her work and her formative years growing up in Haslemere

Top flight: Lucy at the top of the stairs leading into the Minerva Theatre. Photograph by Zak Hoffman

t the age of 28, Lucy Prebble is one of our most promising playwrights. Her latest work, Enron, opened in July at the Minerva Theatre, Chichester, before transferring to the Royal Court in London in September. Life in Haslemere caught up with her in Chichester in between previews of her new play. She is warm, wise, quick-witted and self-effacing. Born in Guildford, the youngest of three children, the family moved to Haslemere when she was about five. “I have happy memories of Haslemere,”she says, “ mainly for the green countryside all around, and my friends and I used to hang out in the meadows and around Grayswood. Also I have strong memories of Haslemere train station, especially as a teenager travelling to see my friends, and the one-mile walk there from our home.” Her mother taught in a state school and the house was full of books. So she became a voracious reader, but Lucy did not go to the theatre much when she was young. “I kept a diary and wrote short stories and (terrible) teenage poems. But I didn’t even think

of writing a play until I went to Sheffield University, where I read English literature. “Then, it happened almost by chance because my boyfriend at the time was in the university theatre group, and I was asked to write a short play for the National Student Drama competition. To my surprise it won an award for the most promising new writer.” She considered becoming a lawyer after university. Her father Neil worked in the corporate world and became boss of Logica, and her older brother and sister have both gone into business consultancy. But she decided against the law, and, after a few temping jobs, was working as a secretary at the National Theatre. Then a university friend told her about a writing course at the Royal Court. “I applied and was lucky enough to get in, because there was the most inspiring teacher, Simon Stephens. As part of the course we had to write a one-act play, and mine was an early version of The Sugar Syndrome, my first play. He obviously saw something in it and, after several rewrites, recommended it to the Royal Court where it opened in October

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2003. She was 22 and this play won her the Most Promising Playwright Award 2004. Her favourite writing genres are plays and screenwriting – “I hear dialogue very easily”. She also earns her living by developing paid-for scripts for TV (which may or may not appear).

women form 51-52 per cent of the world’s population. The business world is certainly very masculine, especially at high levels and on trading floors. “However, in the world of the theatre I have not found any discrimination at all. Although it is run mainly by men, they have to make their own choices about what will appeal to audiences, so perhaps their decisions will err on the masculine side.” She says it is “unnerving” seeing her work on stage. “It is odd to see it played out in front of people you don’t know when you have written it all on your own in a room on a computer. Writing is a solitary business. Then there is a lot of re-writing, because, when you see the play in rehearsal, you find that a line which seemed the best or funniest when you wrote it doesn’t work. Her favourite play is Waiting for Godot – “probably the best play ever, although I haven’t seen the latest West End production. I love Caryl Churchill and Pinter too.” And the future? Enron has taken her over two years, so she plans to tackle “a simpler and more contained topic”.“I would like to direct a play some time. I might even try to direct my next play. Who knows?” Enron review at: www.lifeinpetersfield.co.uk

There is a great deal of selfdelusion in some people who run big corporations, and theatre is a very good way of exploring that

Challenging subjects Lucy, who lives in Forest Hill in south London, likes to write about challenging topics, such as The Secret Life of a Call Girl (starring Billie Piper) for ITV2. It was lambasted by the Guardian, but was much better received in the US. “I had to develop storylines for a halfhour slot (22 minutes if you allow for ads), when they needed more like an hour.” What made her choose Enron as a topic? “I am fascinated by business, and real power today lies in boardrooms not in palaces. I got to learn a great deal about derivatives and complicated mathematical structures. But the story of business is about people and how they behave in making their models work. “There is a great deal of selfdelusion in some people who run big corporations, and theatre is a very good way of exploring that. Most of us don’t want to be in the position of having huge power over people’s lives, because we are frightened of getting it wrong. “My original idea was to write it as a musical, but Rupert Goold, the director, persuaded me to do more of a straight play – although we use dance and music to express the subject’s theatricality. The way Enron has been produced is a bit wild and a bit crazy. “Of course some people have said it is a cathartic exercise with my corporate family background. That may be true, but I found the characters of Kenneth Lay, Jeff Skilling and others in Enron absolutely fascinating.” The feminine voice Does she have a sense of representing the ‘feminine voice’ in her playwriting? “ I’m aware of what women want and I write about subjects from my own point of view, as a woman. After all,

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ouston-based energy company, Enron, grew to be America's seventh largest company in 15 years, under Kenneth Lay and Jeffrey Skilling, with 21,000 staff in more than 40 countries. It claimed revenues of $100 billion in 2000. But it went bust in 2001, having falsified profits and concealed debts. Lay died in 2006, while Skilling is serving a 24-year jail sentence. The fraudulent dealings also ruined Arthur Andersen, Enron’s famous firm of accountants. L Issue 17 August/September 2009

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Food, glorious food The Haslemere Food Festival has old and new attractions in its annual fortnightly bonanza from 5 to 20 September

he 2009 Food Festival launches on Saturday 5 September at noon at the AGA Shop where Town Mayor Melanie Odell officially declares it open. The AGA Shop – again sponsors, along with the Haslemere Herald, the Haslemere Initiative, Waitrose and Waverley Borough Council – have the first in a series of speciality chefs at this launch event. Well Dressing, a Derbyshire craft, comes to Haslemere after the Farmers’ Market on Sunday 6 September at 1pm when the local well ‘gets dressed’ in floral splendour. The Mayor is selecting up her cricket team to play the Under-11’s on the same Sunday. And on Tuesday 8, Riverford Organic Vegetables holds a ‘chop & chat’ event evening at Barista Coffee in Charter Walk, Haslemere. On the first Wednesday evening, Haslemere Hall stages the Mapping Local Foods web

event – where Haslemere is the pilot town for the Camapign to Protect Rural England (CPRE). A British Science Festival in Guildford is backed by two events at the AGA Shop with Sarah Whitaker featured first baking and then fish from 11am to 3pm, on 9 and 10 September respectively. The Good Fish Shop and Paul Ridout will support the fish event. The Pride of the Valley Hotel, Churt, is the venue for a ‘Cheese and Wine’ evening on 10 September, with owner Andrew Colley, head chef David Terrell, and James Connolly from Imbibros Wine. The cheeses are English and the cost is £5. Friday 11 September sees the arrival of the traditional Italian Market, with Sarah Whitaker in the AGA Shop cooking with an Italian theme; and in the evening go down to Haslemere Hall for the first night of the Beer Festival, which continues the following day

(see box below). On Saturday 12 there is a triple bill: Heritage Day, a celebration in the Town Hall; the launch of the ever-popular Supreme Sausage competition, at the AGA Shop, with Sarah Whitaker (12-3pm); and the Crafty Chefs children’s cookery workshop. Sunday 13 September features a barbecue on Woodcock Green, Beacon Hill; the Teddy Bears’ Picnic; and Pat Chapman’s Thai Night, at The Georgian House Hotel. Lion Green is the venue for an Apple Day by Apple Tree on Monday 14. On 15 September, 50 allotments will be dedicated at Clammer Hill, Grayswood at 6pm – the third allotment setting in the town, with a special Question Time for visitors. Local producer and grower James Lane is at the AGA Shop at lunchtime on Wednesday 16 September for ‘Wine & Cider Talk & Tastings’; and there are tastings and voting for the Sausage Competition at Hasleway; plus a quiz night & chilli supper at the Georgian House Hotel from 7.30 (£5). The newly extended Haslemere Health Foods shop in Wey Hill

HasleBeer strikes back!

aslemere Beer Festival returns for its third year on 11 and 12 September at Haslemere Hall. With last year’s Friday night a sell-out and very good numbers on Saturday, we predict this year will be very busy. We are keeping our entry fee and sponsorship prices the same as last year, great value even in a recession! The festival is a non-profit making event with three main objectives: 1. To promote local and regional businesses

2. To create a really enjoyable event for the community 3. To raise money for charity As well as buying lots of tickets you could be a sponsor of the event. If you would like to support us, we really would appreciate any help you can give. There are various opportunities. Haslemere Beer Festival is a Taste Of Haslemere Community Project supported by Haslemere Initiative and Haslemere Round Table and part of Haslemere Food Festival 2009. Box Office, Haslemere Hall, Bridge Road. Open Monday to Friday 9am-1pm, Saturday 10-12noon. Ticket hotline 01428 642161. Book tickets online at: www. haslemerehall.com Contact: Simon Labrow of Edward Jones Investments on 07780 670301 or email simon@labrowonline.co.uk

opens on 17 September at 11am. And on Friday 18, Haslemere Travel hosts a food event with four slots through the day, featuring the chef of the Orient Express; and Sarah Whitaker is again cooking at the AGA Shop. Super Saturday 19 September has five events: the Tastings Trail (£5 for a family ticket), including a Waitrose sampling day; more cooking with Sarah Whitaker at the AGA Shop; the awards of both the Supreme Sausage competition, and the Window Dressing competition, which runs through the festival; a book signing at the Museum by Francis Gimblett, the local travel and wine adventurer; and a culinary climax in the evening at the Mayor’s Charity Gala Dinner at The Georgian– tickets cost under £40 and food is sourced where possible from local producers. The festival finishes on Sunday 20 September with Junior Masterchef, at Woolmer Hill; a Biker Safety event at Fire Station; and Pat Chapman’s Curry Night, at The Georgian House Hotel. Contact: initiative@ haslemere.com www.haslemere.com/foodfestival/

Eastern promise Haslemere Travel, the independent travel agency, has teamed up with Orient Express Trains, Hotels & Cruises to bring you food demonstrations and tutorials on 18 September. Matthew Smith, Head Chef of the British Pullman and Northern Belle trains, will host four tasting tutorials – the first at 10.30am and the last at 3pm. Attendees can sample some of Matthew's creations, learn from his experience and ask questions. A nominal fee of £5 per person will be charged and all money will be donated to Macmillan Cancer Support. Places are extremely limited, but can be reserved. Contact: Gemma Antrobus, 01428 658777, gemma@haslemeretravel.co.uk

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Poetry in Motion at the 2009 Festival The 200th anniversary of the birth of Alfred Lord Tennyson was the highlight of this 15-day festival with a huge variety of events. And Andrew Motion, a successor as Poet Laureate, was guest of honour at the Gala Dinner On either side the station lie Small roads of cottages and high Trees, that clothe the town and meet the sky And through here the Wey runs by Our town of Haslemere And up and down the people go Gazing at the things to do While Festival is in full throw In lovely Haslemere We weaved through night, we weaved through day For many months, a year some say To bring this Festival to play And tempt the visitors to stay In happy Haslemere And Hamish with his merry band Has led us all with guiding hand To bring the artists of this land To the shores of Haslemere If poetry is up your street Whatever type, whatever beat From Tennyson, a weekend treat With Rosen, Motion our chance to greet These men to Haslemere And then Pam Ayres a famous face Found time to come and with good grace Entranced the people of this place This place of Haslemere And prizes too for young and old Those precious gems and pots of gold For art and music, poems told And talent shows for those who’re bold Our gems of Haslemere And there have been so many shows Of flowers and photos, pictures glow Of scenes familiar and we know How good is Haslemere A magic show with slight of hand A cycle race throughout the land A Gruffalo and donkeys stand For your delight you understand For us in Haslemere How often would you have the chance To see such cars from friends in France Or from your copter seat to glance All over Haslemere Now did you go on the haunted walk Or listen to the MP talk Enjoy the curry, with your fork Taste the wine and sniff the cork All in Haslemere Or go to concerts, plays and acts Listen to the unknown facts Of carpets and of artefacts From those in Haslemere And if you did then spare a thought And raise a glass for those who sought With many smiles, but sometimes fraught To bring this Festival from nought For us in Haslemere To Hamish then we doff our caps To Don our thanks, he’s had no naps And also to Rear Admiral Rapp Our thanks from Haslemere There’s others too, as well to mention Bringing you this great sensation Churches, halls for these conventions But I’d be here till I get my pension To thank all of Haslemere All the patrons, sponsors, friends All the admin with their pens So we bring this to an end Well done Haslemere Melanie Odell (based on Tennyson’s Lady of Shalott)

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Talented duo Local duo Circus On The Hill were voted winners of the first Haslemere’s Got Talent by the Haslemere Hall audience on the last Sunday of the Festival. Students Alex Clarke and Kristina Grundy wrote and performed their own song ‘Things You Know’ “

t was a shock to win,” said Alex and Kristina. “Everyone else was so good. We didn't even expect to get into the finals. We are so excited – thank you to everyone who voted for us.” Second place went to Alice Pollock, who sang ‘Over The Rainbow’ with Samantha Ryan a close third singing the beautiful classical piece ‘Voi Che Sapete’ by Mozart. Haslemere’s Mayor, Cllr Melanie Odell, commended the high standard of all the competitors when she presented the prizes. At the auditions 25 acts battled for the opportunity to perform at the grand final that evening. The 10 finalists took on board the advice of the judges – Ray Cimino, Nicola McArdle and Steve Parker – and raised their standards for a top quality finale. Event creator Simon Labrow praised the “fantastic team both back stage and front of house and the sponsors – De Vere Venues

Top talent (l to r): Winners Alex Clarke and Kristina Grundy; Alice Pollock, second; and Samantha Ryan, third Photo: The Remarkable Studio, www. theremarkablestudio.com Branksome Place, The Remarkable Studio, The Winterton Arms, Edward Jones Investments Haslemere, The Haslemere Pet Company and Gardner Thorpe Solicitors.” The show, compered by Keith Connors, was organized to raise money towards the new roof urgently needed by Haslemere Hall. Photographs are available to view and buy, proceeds going to the Hall fund, at: www.theremarkablestudio.com with 20% off. Issue 17 August/September 2009

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Pillar of the community Less than three months since opening, Waitrose Haslemere is going great guns, and determined to help the local community. Zoe Siantonas, the store’s manager, spoke to Life in Haslemere

What are Waitrose's hopes and goals for Haslemere? The main aims for Waitrose are that we are successful and we work alongside other retailers to keep Haslemere vibrant. I have spoken to other traders in West Street and they have said that they have benefited from increased footfall in their shops since Waitrose arrived in May. We want to complement what they are doing because there are many excellent food shops locally – the Good Fish Shop, Cheesebox and the Wine Cellar in West Street, to name only three. How has trade been locally since you opened? We have exceeded expectations, but we are not resting on our laurels. The good weather always helps trade. Any surprises? No real surprises, but we have been delighted at the reception we have received from everyone in the town. With stores in Petersfield, Godalming and

Missing linen link Linen has proved to be a link to success for Collingwood Batchellor in Haslemere

he linen department in the expansive High Street store was situated on the first floor. “Our customers just did not associate us with linen, although we always have a bed in the shop window,” says manager Gary Eaton (pictured). “This spring we decided to move it downstairs to the front of the shop, and invest some money in the area.” The investment has proved a huge success, and, in June, the first month for linen in its new spot, sales have increased by 341 per cent. “This move has been like finding the missing link for linen, and the new position has proved to be exactly what our customers wanted,” adds Gary. The newest of Collingwood Batchellor’s five branches, the chain opened in Haslemere seven years ago.

Farnham, we knew the area reasonably well, and many of our customers in Haslemere had already visited another local Waitrose store. Does Waitrose have a community remit? Like all Waitrose stores we have a scheme called Community Matters, and we donate £1,000 a month to three local causes (i.e. youth projects, senior citizen’s homes or animal rescue centres). We have also sponsored Haslemere in Bloom, and are in talks with the organizers of the Haslemere Food Festival about getting involved. How long have you worked for Waitrose? I joined Waitrose as a graduate trainee 10 years ago – I am now aged 33 – and Haslemere is my 12th different store. They have all been in the South-East, in south London, Surrey and Sussex. My last store was in Eastbourne and this is my first job as a manager. Do you live locally? I live in Brighton, where I was

brought up. Family? I am half-Cypriot with a large family – two brothers and dozens of cousins. At Easter we had a family ‘do’ for 28 which gives some idea of the size of the family! My father is from Cyprus although he has lived all his life in the UK. My grandfather came to England and set up five fish and chip shops in the Twickenham area. Hobbies? I love scuba diving and my favourite destination is the Red Sea. I also enjoy food and cooking. I like traditional English

On the cards The star of Mad Dog, the new card shop in West Street, is Lui, a most unusual dog

ui is a very distinguished nine-year-old Braccho Italiano (an Italian hunting dog) and there is nothing mad about him at all. He belongs to (or owns) Nina, who owns the space, and her partner Chris Nicholls. Indeed this used to be premises which housed her shop Noggs. They decided to open a card shop, which Chris runs. The next step was to choose a name. “We were brainstorming on a car journey when the name Mad Dog suddenly came to us,” says Chris. “Then we did a search online and found we could get maddogcards as a domain name, and that made up our minds.” Having been a hairdresser for 27 years, and lived in the Haslemere area for 17 years, Chris felt ready to try a new venture alongside the hairdressing business (which

roasts and Christmas food. Quality and quantity is what we go for as a family. One of the reasons I joined the Partnership in the first place was the quality of their food. Memorable moments so far? I’m very grateful for the dedication of everyone who has made the transformation of the store complete - old and new alike. We now have 120 staff, and we still need to recruit a few more people. The whole team has worked hard for the common good and for the success of the Haslemere store.

Save on your AGA A programme to transform older AGAs has been launched

still operates for half of the week). “I am enjoying my first experience in retail,” he says. “But, as a hairdresser I am used to having a customer in front of me for an hour or more, whereas in Mad Dog the transaction takes a couple of minutes.” Born in Rowledge, Chris has lived in London, France, Brighton and Worthing. “My greatest joy is when customers come into the shop, look at a card and laugh out loud.”

ine food deserves the best cooker and most AGAs are upgradable. With a simple upgrade, AGA owners can take advantage of new technology, offering savings on energy use and running costs. Authentic AGA burners, fitted by a qualified engineer, allow owners to programme their cookers to suit their lifestyle. The Authentic AGA Upgrade Programme offers retrofit programmable burners to the owners of older oil, gas and electric AGA cookers. So, as AGA celebrates the 300th anniversary of its Coalbrookdale foundry, make a date with a Home Survey Manager for an assessment and a free health check. Then arrange for an engineer to carry out your upgrade. Contact: AGA shop, 35 High Street, Haslemere, 01428 652873. www.aga-web.co.uk Issue 17 August/September 2009

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It’s a dog’s life An exciting new fashion store, Woodie & Morris, has opened in Haslemere

usband and wife owners Clive and Mel Rollinson are experienced fashion buyers and wholesalers. They have lived in Haslemere for 10 years and wanted to bring something different to the area. Melanie has strong local connections as her parents live in Grayshott, where she grew up, and her sisters live in Liphook and Headley. “We have made a great start since we opened in June,” says Melanie. “We have had plenty of footfall and some generous comments about our shop. Even guests at our launch party were busily trying to make purchases!” The shop is named after their dogs, Woodie & Morris, a black Labrador and a longhaired Jack Russell – “the chairman and chief executive”. With its contemporary and stylish range of fashion, footwear and accessories the shop offers “beauty brands at a variety of price points”, from under £5 to around £300. The Rollinsons already have a highly successful wholesale footwear business, which has enjoyed record sales in 2009 – up 400% on the previous year. In 2006 they brought Holster, an Australian brand, into the UK. They have 300 independent stockists in the UK – from Northern Scotland to Cornwall; and they plan to extend their European base from around 20 today to over 200 in 2010.

“We have attended retail events with our products to check on style, colour, fit and audience reaction,” says Melanie. “It has seemed a good idea to have a retail outlet, and, at these trade events, we have picked up labels and brand names.” Clive, whose background is in the food services industry, adds: “We aim to be affordable but funky. We have great products, which are keenly priced, and we pride ourselves on our customer service. We have decided to put our efforts behind Holster and Woodie & Morris as well as strengthening our UK wholesale offering.” They will bring in a children’s range and long leather boots in the autumn.” Other labels and brands unique to the area include Yaya, American Vintage, Falke tights, Tutti & Co jewellery, Ren skincare, Melissa footwear, and Illamasqua make-up (until now only sold by Selfridges, London). Their select number of ranges aims to help customers maintain their own individual styles. The shop interior has been carefully designed to ensure a relaxing and enjoyable shopping experience, with help from Holly Park, in West Street, and local decorators and furniture makers. “We have a true passion for what we do and we feel our unique proposition will appeal to the local market, whether they are 15 or 50,” adds Melanie. “When customers walk into our store they feel welcome, at ease and inspired by what they see, with our team of experts on hand for help and advice.” They can provide advice on

trends, a personal shopper, private shopping nights for 10 plus guests, and late night opening once a month. They employ five staff, and one of the parttimers is their 16-year-old daughter Lydia. They also have a son, James, who is 18. “The plan is to open more shops, if all goes well,” they say, “in towns like Farnham, Cranleigh, Cobham and Weybridge.” Contact: Woodie & Morris, 7 Petworth Road, Haslemere, GU27 2JB 0775 444 8531. email: mel@holsteruk.co.uk L

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Will Benson at the glass recycling centre

Environmental care

(Above) James Best, Kevin Kaighin and Tyler Bradley (below) Darren Broom with his safety deposit box

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Businesses in Grayshott (BIG) are now leading the way in their efforts to ensure as much recycling of their waste as possible, and at the same time to feed rewards back into the community

or example many businesses ensure their glass is recycled, and Applegarth Farm Shop provide the site for a bottle bank for the local community, strategically positioned so as not to create noise nuisance to residents in the village. Will Benson commented that he found it rewarding to be able to provide a valuable facility for Grayshott. Another Company, Grayshott Pottery, have their own cardboard recycling scheme which also takes cardboard waste from other local businesses, and then reuses it for their own packing requirements. Their managing

Melody and Andrew Clague with son Max, Dan Cook, Amy and Bridget Mitchell of Sunflowers with the real Sunflowers, James, Mathilda, Josh and Emily Chris Muffin, Ed Snell and Glen Myers with the cardboard shredding machine

Will Benson has put in a baling machine in order to transport baled cardboard to be recycled in an economic manner

director, Ed Snell, added that not only was it satisfying to reduce their waste, but it actually saved them money. Coxhead & Welch, a local ironmongers, felt that it was irresponsible that there was no scheme for the recycling of small household batteries. Following negotiations with the local authority, a scheme has been introduced. Darren Broom, the proprietor, has set up a bin in his shop where local people can now safely deposit their spent batteries, and is amazed at how many had previously been discarded in the general waste stream. And very recently, Andy Clague, of Trusted PC Man, an IT business, has now established a recycling scheme in his shop for old ink

cartridges. Not only is it a responsible measure, but again a local group will score from it. The Little Sunflowers Pre-School will be given cash of up to ÂŁ1.00 for each cartridge. Sarah Johnson of Sunflowers was delighted with the news and hopes that as many people as possible will use the facility. Dick Smith, the chairman of the Buy in Grayshott campaign, expressed his pleasure that businesses in Grayshott were leading the way in the environmental care of their village. He added that he would press ahead to ensure the green movement was pushed even further in the village. For further information contact Dick Smith, Tel: 01428 608666 or 07836 203100 E-mail: dick-smith@supanet.com

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Celebrity patron

Star composer Karl Jenkins accepts an invitation to be Patron of Grayshott Concerts after finding “so much good music in a small village”

rayshott Concerts, the go-ahead local community group, staged their biggest choral event in March this year. They invited the famous composer Karl Jenkins to a performance of his Stabat Mater, and were delighted that he attended with his wife, Carol. Dr Jenkins is considered to be the most successful composer of classical music in the world today, with a string of epic works and CDs selling in millions. He declared that he was “absolutely delighted and amazed by the quality of the choir and orchestra. So much good music in such a small village!” But the story began much earlier. In 2006, Peter and Vivien Harrison, classical music promoters and founders of Grayshott Concerts, were so

impressed with Karl Jenkins’ The Armed Man - A Mass for Peace (No. 8 in Classic FM’s 2004 ‘Hall of Fame’) that they were determined to bring the work to Grayshott. It was performed in St Luke's Church by the Occam Singers conducted by David Gibson. The performance of the Mass, which commemorates the victims of the Kosovo Massacre, was a sensation, with many local people moved to tears by the dramatic music. So, when the composer created a new work, Stabat Mater, set to words dating back to the middle ages, Artistic Director Vivien decided that Grayshott Concerts would perform the work in March 2009. They had their new choir, Excelsis, and their new Grayshott Festival Orchestra, conducted by the group's Director of Music, Robert Lewis.

Karl Jenkins (right) relaxes with his wife, Carol (left) and Grayshott Concerts organisers, Peter and Vivien Harrison, after signing ‘hundreds’ of programmes and CDs following Stabat Mater. Photograph by Richard Pope. “We just knew it would be a huge success,” said Vivien, “so we invited Karl to come and, for once, simply listen rather than conduct.” Peter Harrison added: “Karl and Carol were wonderful guests, and so enthusiastic about everything which we’re aiming to achieve in the village, so we’ve kept in touch ever since.” Vivien said: “You can imagine how pleased we are now that Karl has agreed to become our Patron!” The Grayshott Concerts’ team hopes that Karl and Carol will return to Grayshott for their next event, Eroica, featuring Beethoven’s Symphony No.3. This will be their largest ever orchestral concert with almost 40 musicians in St Luke’s Church at 7.30pm on Saturday 12 September 2009. Tickets and more information about the event can be obtained from the Box Office. Contact: 01428 606666. www.grayshottconcerts. co.uk.

New mower a cut above the rest

rayshott’s sports men and women can expect a trim and tidy recreation ground, thanks to a new mower bought by Grayshott Parish Council. The new £5,250 mower was bought with the help of a £2,000 grant from East Hampshire District Council. Gerald Baker, the parish Council’s contractor, expressed his delighted with the new machine, a Toro Reelmaster. “I have to go round the whole field about once a week in the summer, and it takes about four hours each time. This new mower makes it much easier and it cuts the grass that bit shorter too.”

CORRECTION We are very sorry that BARN KIDS was misspelt in the Chiddingfold Promotion in the last issue

Fundraising cricket match Fanny’s leaving party

match between Grayshott Cricket Club and sponsors Grayshott Pottery raised £440 for Macmillan, mainly through a raffle and club teas. The funds were given to the Manager of the Macmillan shop in Grayshott, Shirley Bates. The Pottery’s final score was 171 runs for 40 overs, but Grayshott Cricket Club beat

them with a few wickets to spare! Grayshott Pottery, which has supported the cricket club since the 80s, has been the main club sponsor for the last eight years. Glenn Myers, Vice-Captain of the Pottery team, said:“The best cricket team won. Grayshott Cricket have been a terrific club to sponsor and we will be back next year for a return match.”

rayshott Little Sunflowers (formerly Grayshott Pre-school Playgroup) bid a fond farewell to Pre-school Assistant, Mrs Fanny Jones, who has retired after working there for 27 years. Parents, staff and pupils from past and present attended the

retirement party in July at Grayshott Village Hall, which was beautifully decorated with sunfloweryellow balloons and streamers donated by Magical Rooms. They enjoyed a cream tea and the presentation of a silver tray and gifts to Mrs Jones. Contact: Bridget Mitchell, 01428 606236. L

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Bow Brooch dress £116 Almost Famous, from Blush.

Autumn colours, crisp and clear

Just because we are watching our pennies we don’t have to lose all sense of style. By Geraaldine Keith

ar from being a desert of drab colours and sensible shoes, this autumn is going to be shining with violet, bottle green, warm coral. Knits are strong, soft and cosy, and lots of them. Ruffle trim, jewelled edges, pleats to add movement and twirl. Black is strong, as ever, trimmed with jewels People these days are adapting to the

Men:

crunch: look in your wardrobe, swap clothes with friends, sell or give away the ones you no longer wear or like; change trims to add interest. You have carte blanche to jazz up your jerseys and sweeten your suits with a bit of individuality – buttons, ribbons, sequins, jewels of different shapes, sizes and colours.

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obert Graham shirts forecast a bright Autumn for men at Davids. Steering away from the boring office shirt, men like a bit of detail, and these American shirts (£110) turn heads. They combine good quality with edge… great fabric, collar detail, trim, reversed cuffs. Contact, Davids, 58 High Street, Haslemere, 01428 643195

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gardening

Topical tips

Pippa Greenwood advises what to do in your garden in August and September Buy bulbs This is a perfect time to buy bulbs for planting over the next few weeks, to produce a fabulous display next spring. Garden centres and mail order catalogues should be packed full of these great value plants. Spring flowering bulbs such as daffodils and other narcissus, tulips, chinodoxa and crocus can be used to great effect in flower beds and borders, as well as in pots and planters. Make sure that if you’re growing pumpkins and squash, you keep a few handfuls of straw or dried bracken handy, and place this under the ripening and developing fruits to decrease problems with wet soil and slugs. Deadheading Many herbaceous flowers will be starting to slow up now, as will those summer bedding plants which provided so much colour earlier this year.

By regularly deadheading them (removing faded blooms) promptly and keeping them well-supplied with water and high potash feed, you should be able to keep them looking good for that little bit longer. Late-season attacks by fungal rusts are common, especially after it has been rainy. Although they may look pretty awful, in most cases there is no reason to panic, just snip off the worst affected areas, try to avoid watering over the foliage...and remember that it will be dying back soon any way! Water early or late If you’re watering anything that has got too dry, remember that you’ll waste less water, and benefit the plant more, if you do your watering in the evening or very early in the morning. Only water in the height of the day if there is an emergency! Contact: www. pippagreenwood.co.uk L

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health

When the sun has got his hat on … With the summer holidays in full swing, here’s advice for readers from local experts on looking after your skin, your hair and your eyes Skin Tips from Grayshott Spa • Always use an SPF to protect against the sun’s harmful effects • Use a moisturiser that contains gentle AHAs (Alpha Hydroxy Acids), such as Guinot's Beauté Neuve, which will gently exfoliate your skin, leaving you with a bright and healthy complexion. AHAs work by slowly dissolving dead skin cells on the surface of the skin • Exfoliate your skin regularly to improve the texture and luminosity of the skin • Drink plenty of water to help to hydrate and plump your skin • Use a Mineral Foundation with a SPF to help shield your skin from sun damage.

Tips from Tanning Level “If people know that they will be spending time in the sun this summer then they can help prepare their skin by having a course of sun beds,” says Mark Harris of Tanning Level in Haslemere. Tanning • Go to a reputable salon which is manned. The staff should be able to provide the correct tanning time for the customer depending on skin type • Leave at least a 48-hour gap between sessions and do not have too many sun beds in a short time • Only use tanning lotions recommended for sun bed use. Note: Under 16s should not use a sun bed, unless recommended by a doctor for health reasons.

Children’s dentistry Dr Simon Allen (right), a partner at Stricklands Dental Fitness Centre, talks to Life in Haslemere about the practice’s continued emphasis on children’s dentistry, about problems and about innovation

In the sun • Avoid the sun between 12 and 3pm when the sun's rays have the highest percentage of UVB • Remember you can still burn even when it is cloudy, and the sun's rays can penetrate cotton tee shirts! • Wear a hat, use extremely high factor suntan lotion, and moisturize after bathing. Hair Tips from Eden Hair and Beauty “We are constantly reminded of the need to use sun creams as a barrier to the sun’s rays,” say Eden Hair and Beauty in Weyhill. “But, how many people are aware that the sun and its UV properties can do irrevocable long term damage to our hair? How many people are making any attempts to minimize this damage?” • Use a shampoo specifically designed to wash out salt and chlorine residue, quench sun-sapped hair with instant moisture, and continue shielding each follicle with UV filters • Use a Solar Sublime Conditioning balm at least twice a week to provide intense postsun nourishment and replace lost vitamin E • Always use a conditioning spray during the day to target areas that need the greatest protection and maintaining a soft and supple look.

Contact Eden Hair & Beauty, 01428 658548 Grayshott Spa, 01428 602020 Richard C Arnold, 01730 814035 / 263302 Tanning Level, 01428 648877

SA: We have a slow, gentle, explanatory approach, and the careful use of local anaesthetics often suffices. Additionally, we have the facility of ‘RA’ (‘Happy Gas’) plumbed into all surgeries. This excellent, safe method of inhalational sedation enables treatment for many nervous children (and adults!).

Life in Haslemere (LIH): How does Stricklands go about dealing with children’s teeth? Simon Allen: We have a specialist children’s dental team: a dentist specialist, Dr Lindsay Nutting; two orthodontists (bracework); four hygienists; and the four dentist partners. Dr James Grant has recently joined us and will work with Dr Helen Jones until the end of this year, when Helen retires. James will maintain Helen’s excellent philosophy of minimising tooth extractions for space provision.

SA: Sometimes, unfortunately, we have to intervene with treatment at a very early age, and Lindsay is experienced in this potentially difficult task. Secondly, she can treat children with special needs, who otherwise would have to travel miles to a specialist hospital. Thirdly, Lindsay can save otherwise terminal primary teeth by a process akin to root canal therapy for adult teeth. She also works as a dental tutor/lecturer at Guys’ Hospital, London, and can make arrangements for general anaesthesia there, if needed.

LIH: Apart from decay, what other problems can arise with children’s teeth and mouths? SA: The problems we deal with include trauma, gum disease, wear due to grinding of teeth (‘Bruxism’), developmental aesthetic problems on some front teeth – e.g. discolouration and pitting – acid erosion, mouth ulcers, extra teeth, missing teeth, spacing, crowding, tilted or protruding teeth, tongue tie and jaw irregularities.

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Eyes Tips from Richard C Arnold “Have fun,” says Charles Arnold of Richard C Arnold, “as there is lots of choice, from high fashion sunglasses to more budget options. But whatever you choose, the advice below will help ensure a happy and healthy holiday.” • Make sure your sunglasses fit Poorly fitted sunglasses do not effectively block out the harmful UV, which damages the eye and the skin around the eye. Make sure that the top edge of the frame comes close to the brow and the bottom edge is close to the cheek. Wrap-arounds can help to create a good block • Choose a lens colour tint that feels restful on your eyes and does not alter colour perception. Take time trying different tint colours. Tint depth should not be too dark as this can reduce vision by reducing contrast. In plain lenses (plano) then look for ones that do not distort your vision. They should be Optical quality, and should not alter your perception of what you see • If holidaying around water, try polarised lenses, which are specifically designed to reduce visual glare and light intensity.

SA: It may be possible in the very near future to use stem cells to cure many as yet incurable diseases. It has recently been found that cells derived from certain primary teeth may be used to culture stem cells for that individual and for the immediate family members. These are then stored until such time as medical science is able to use them. Contact: Stricklands Dental Fitness Centre, 01428 654923 L Issue 17 August/September 2009

Eden Hair and Beauty are proud to announce that they are amongst just 4 others in the finals of 驶UK始s Most Wanted Local Salon 2009始 In celebration the team are giving FREE Symbios to every client that has a Wet Cut or Cut & Blow Dry throughout the whole of July. Symbios are a treatment and colour in one, replenishing hair with unbeatable shine, refreshing tired looking permanent colours and giving a little taster for natural, uncoloured hair. This treatment takes just 15 minutes and last up to 10 shampoos. So get your Wet Cut or Cut & Blow Dry booked NOW by calling:

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Revel

in the Revival

After the drama of the Festival of Speed in July, Goodwood is gearing up for the Revival in September

he hugely popular Revival meeting takes place from 18 to 20 September. On these three September days, visitors can step back in time and revel in the romance and theatre of classic motor racing – ideally in period clothes. Staged in the romantic setting of the Fifties and Sixties, the Revival relives a golden era of motor sport. Between 1948 and 1966, Goodwood ranked alongside Silverstone as Britain’s leading racing venue, and it hosted Formula One, the famous Goodwood Nine Hours race and the celebrated Tourist Trophy sports car race. Exceptional racing around a classic circuit combines with nostalgic memories of the glory days of Goodwood Motor Circuit. The restored circuit is the same as in it’s heyday, and theatrical sets help to bring the past back to life. There is a celebration of our aviation heritage with some thrilling aerial manoeuvres in the skies above this former Second World War aerodrome, and some rarely-seen pre1966 aircraft on static display in the Freddie March ‘Spirit of Aviation’. Official practice on Friday 18 September sees all the cars and motorcycles taking to the track throughout the day. And there are opportunities to stroll round the paddock inspecting wonderful cars, enjoy air displays, watch track parades and witness the Bonhams sale of fine cars and automobilia at 5.30pm. They also hope to have a parade each day to celebrate the 80th birthday of Sir Stirling Moss. The first day of racing on Saturday 19 September starts at 10am, with the Goodwood 24

Trophy. Racing ends and the track closes at 5.30pm when there is an air display. The second day of racing on Sunday 20 September follows a similar pattern, with racing starting at 10 and finishing with a prizegiving at 6.15pm – as before, there will also be a number of air displays and track parades of those vehicles taking part in the special demonstrations. The race titles reverberate with traditional echoes: the Brooklands Trophy, Richmond Trophy, Barry Sheene Memorial Trophy, Royal Automobile Club TT Celebration, the Freddie March Memorial Trophy, the Chichester Cup, and the Whitsun Trophy. Gates open daily at 7.30am Contact: Goodwood, 01243 755055 Action from the Festival of Speed in July

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The Beacon

lights up

A new development, The Beacon, in Hindhead, is finished and ready for occupation. A short walk from the Devil’s Punchbowl, the gated community has a mix of two- and three-bedroom apartments, with carpets and contemporary flooring fitted throughout

Award winner Andrew Maull (pictured) of Ardmore Construction, who are constructing Bramshott Place Village in Liphook, has won a national Quality Award in the NHBC’s Pride in the Job Awards for his outstanding project management skills

ride in the Job (PIJ) has been rewarding project managers with excellent standards on site for 29 years, and Andrew has been hand-picked from thousands gardens, with lawns and reg Ketteridge, Managing of contenders across the UK Director at the developers, parkland, and with wildlife and for an award. This is the second woodland. Crest Nicholson (South), said: consecutive year that Ardmore “At The Beacon we are looking Incentives for buyers Construction staff have won include HomeBuy Direct, a to promote a fresh approach awards in the first stage of the new initiative designed to be to physical activity in our competition. residents’ daily lives. We have a ‘stepping stone’ to home Some 400 Quality Award ownership. First-time buyers can tried to create a community winners were selected as first that emphasizes quality of life, secure a brand new home at The round winners, Andrew will now and the private tennis courts Beacon, from just 70% of the go through to the next heat to try property’s asking price; making a are designed to offer hours of for a ‘Seal of Excellence’ Award pleasure and also to provide a two bedroom apartment at The in the autumn. And four UK Beacon (priced at £219,950) good way to keep fit.” Supreme Award winners will be In addition to the three private, an affordable £153,965 with announced at a Gala Awards on-site tennis courts, The HomeBuy Direct. ceremony in January 2010. For more information visit Beacon also has a golf green for Judging is based on 38 different the Sales and Marketing Suite residents. And there are many elements of project management, and new show apartment, good golf courses in the local from technical knowledge, open daily, 10am to 5pm, or area. consistency in the build process go to: Crestnicholson.com/ The Beacon has views of to excellent leadership and TheBeacon. Surrey's areas of outstanding organisational skills. Only project Contact: Clark Gammon natural beauty. It is set in 6.4 who demonstrate the      Weller,     managers  01428 664800 acres of mature landscaped highest standards in each of these

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How far for a glass of wine? Spurred on by a TV meeting with Gérard Depardieu, a Haslemere author travelled 8,000 miles in a Land Rover, to research and write a book about North Africa and its wine

ate in 2008 Francis Gimblett, the Wine Adventurer from Haslemere, appeared on the Graham Norton Show with Gérard Depardieu, the French film star and winemaker. As a result, he decided to visit Depardieu’s Moroccan vineyard and try the wine. Francis is the first person in a generation to explore the North African Atlas Mountains and the forgotten vineyards of Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia. From these journeys comes his new book In and out of Africa ...in search of Gérard Depardieu, published on 1 September for £7.99 – the debut release from the Wine Adventurer publishing house. “These three countries make extraordinary wine against the odds,” he says. “All are governed under strong Islamic rule and there is almost no promotion or advertisement of alcohol of any kind. Just locating the vineyards was difficult.” With some help from native wine makers, and over 300 phone calls, Francis produced a comprehensive travel itinerary. “The most dangerous

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Restful restaurant The Gurka Chautari (a place of rest) in Liphook is the sister restaurant to the Gurkha Durbar (fortress) in Grayshott. It is certainly restful and a place of sanctuary as its name implies

part of the journey was Algeria,” he adds, “with the presence of Al-Qaeda, and the fundamentalists’ threat to anyone in the wine business. Armed escorts, reticent government officials and undercover policemen contributed to an eye-opening experience.” Contact: Francis Gimblett. Tel: 01428 643 658 / 01428 656 319 francis@thewineadventurer.com www. thewineadventurer.com.

epalese people build a chautari to provide a shelter for themselves and all passers-by – looking after those who live in or visit their village. Here travellers can sit in the shade and catch their breath. “These shelters are of huge importance to all, representing the openness and hospitality,” the Gurkha Chautari explains – places where “local villagers can gather just to shoot the breeze!” When Life in Haslemere dined at the Gurkha Chautari we found the restaurant to be pleasant and the staff were extremely attentive. To start with, we shared a juicy salmon dish. Then we had sweet and sour prawns, which were succulent and spicy, a lovely chautari mixed sizzling platter, with chicken, king prawns, salmon and pork – a delicious all-round dish which we would highly recommend. We also had mushroom rice. The meal was reasonably priced and truly different from anything else you might find. The food was light and full of flavour, and the restaurant was a peaceful den away from the hustle and bustle of the previous day. Owner Sudha Rai says on the website: “Visitors to the Chautari are guaranteed shelter, rest and sustenance in typical Nepalese fashion. So come and enjoy...” They are absolutely right! Contact: Gurkha Chautari, 18 Station Road, Liphook GU30 7DR. 01428 729355 L

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Ramster charity shoot raises £30,000 Ramster, the Chiddingfold estate famous for its gardens and as a wedding venue, raised over £30,000 when it hosted one of the largest ever charity simulated clay pigeon shoots

here were 157 guns and the charities supported were Help for Heroes, Combat Stress, The Special Boat Service Association and Toe in the Water. This is the second consecutive year that Rosie and Malcolm Glaister have thrown open the doors of Ramster to support military charities, having raised £50,000 for Help for Heroes in 2008. In the clay pigeon shooting, 22 teams competed, and the winners for the second year were the local team Chaleshurst, captained by David Henriques, who again beat the home team of Ramster, captained by Malcolm Glaister. The shooting was followed by a champagne reception, fundraising lunch and silent auction. The event was supported by Ramster, local artist Paul Gunn, recruitment company The Somers Partnership, and Lea & Sandeman Fine Wine among others.

The Organising Committee (l-r): Mark Somers, Jo Somers, Malcolm Glaister, Rosie Glaister, David Jones, Lisa Jones Rosie Glaister, of Ramster, said: “We were delighted to host this terrific event again to raise money for these charities. The support of fundraisers for military personnel is needed now more than ever, and we are grateful to all those who supported this successful day.” Contact: Ramster, Chiddingfold, GU8 4SN. 01428 654167 www.ramsterweddings.co.uk

Help dreams to come true

olly Moocow host two charity picnics this summer, in aid of ‘Dreams Come True’. The first was on Wednesday 29 July and the second scheduled for Wednesday 26 August from 11am to 1pm in the grounds of St Ives School, Three Gates Lane, Haslemere. The two fun-filled picnics will include a Molly Moocow Show, bouncy castles, arts and crafts, animal trails, hook-a-duck and much more. This is a Midhurst-based children’s charity which helps turn dreams into a reality for seriously and terminally ill children. Go along and join the fun, bring a picnic and help Molly Moocow to make as many ‘dreams come true’ as possible. Tickets for Molly’s Dream Picnics cost £6 per family on the door, or £5 if bought in advance Contact: www.mollymoocow.com.

Up to the Challenge Some 140 people of all ages took part in the Titty Wittering Challenge, a breast cancer fundraising walk or run between Liphook and West Wittering

itty Wittering was the idea of Julie Cox, from Liphook, who has recently finished a long and draining stint of treatment at the Royal Surrey County Hospital, Guildford. Julie completed the challenge and said: “I even had enough energy to run the last 500 yards and felt no ill effects the next day.” The organizers, Hammer Bottom Charitable Trust, are aiming to raise £30,000 for three charities. All the money raised will be shared between three breast cancer charities: BUFFER and Juniper Trust (local charities involved in research into diagnosis and treatment), and Lavender Trust, who specifically offer support and information for younger women with breast cancer. A presentation evening will happen in September. With three distances – 38, 19 and 10 miles –the first group set off at 4am on a foggy morning from The Millennium Hall, Liphook, sporting pink t-shirts. The route took them past Titty Hill just outside Liphook (hence the challenge name)

Julie Cox with Dr Anthony Neal Consultant, Clinical Oncologist, The Royal Surrey County Hospital, Guildford. via Midhurst, Heyshott Down to Singleton, where they were joined by the 19-mile walkers. Then they trudged over the Trundle Hill to Chichester, with the 10-mile start point, and on to the finish at The Old House at Home, West Wittering. Three men ran the whole 38 miles, and Alastair Doyle of Liphook was quickest to finish in just over 6 hours. The oldest was John Ballinger from Selsey, aged 74, who walked 38 miles. Donate at: www.justgiving. com/thetittywitteringchallenge Contact (during office hours), 01428 648888. www.twittering.org.uk

Hospital’s new centre

oly Cross Hospital, Haslemere, celebrated the official opening of its brand new Physiotherapy Centre in July with the visit of Bishop Kieran Conry of Arundel and Brighton. Over 90 guests from the local community, and all those involved in the project were there to see Bishop Kieran unveiling the commemorative plaque, and tour the new facilities, which feature a hydrotherapy pool. Bishop Kieran paid tribute to the vision of the Sisters who had always envisaged a hydrotherapy pool and had worked hard over the years to achieve their dream. Carol Fowlie, Director of Clinical Services at Holy Cross Hospital, says: “Hydrotherapy can accelerate results in rehabilitation. Our service aims to help people return to work, get back to sport or make day-today activities pain-free.”

Bishop Kieran Conry of Arundel and Brighton unveils the commemorative plaque Holy Cross Hospital is owned by the Congregation of the Daughters of the Cross, a registered charity for the promotion of healthcare and education. Contact: Karen Ford, Holy Cross Hospital, 01428 647647 www.holycross.org.uk L Issue 17 August/September 2009

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easonal meals can save you money says Annie Jermain who distributes Riverford boxes in SW Surrey and Hampshire. “The headlines are full of doom and gloom, but we’re convinced that you can save money and enjoy a varied diet by simply ‘vegging out’ and choosing seasonal produce. You really can enjoy healthy ‘fast food’ this way!” Riverford began at Wash Farm

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www.riverford.co.uk/norton where you can also download some great recipes! Meet Riverford at Haslemere Food Festival Riverford is taking part in the Haslemere Food Festival and Annie is organizing a ‘Chat and Chop’ event, on the evening of Tuesday 8 September 2009 at Barista Coffee, Charter Walk in Haslemere. Participants will be able to taste some of the Riverford organic food whilst the charismatic company founder, Guy Watson cooks and tells how Riverford has changed from a smallholding with a wheelbarrow, to the current company delivering to around 47,000 homes around the UK. Annie says, “I am really delighted that Guy Watson will be coming to Haslemere, and hope that some of the Life in Haslemere readers will be able to meet him and try out our wonderful produce.” To book your place at the ‘Chat & Chop’ event at 7.30pm on Tuesday 8 September 2009, or for further information about how to order a Riverford Box, please contact Annie on 01428 751741. Email: annie@riverfordhomedelivery.co.uk

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Local photographer Peter Searight, who runs the Remarkable Studio in Lynchmere, has scooped two top prizes in a professional photography competition

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eter Searight won first prize for The Best Family Portrait (pictured) and for Best Wildlife Picture in a competition run by the Master Photographers Association (MPA) for the South East. The winning family portrait picture was of Phillip Evitt, headmaster of Highfield School, and his family. “I think Peter deserved to win,” said Mr Evitt. “He really managed to capture the essence of our family. All of us really love the portrait!” His picture of two soldier crabs promenading along a beach on Moreton Island in Australia won him the wildlife

award. “We were on holiday, enjoying a walk along the beach when I spotted these wonderful crabs making a stately progress along the beach. As always, I had my camera with me and took several shots of the crabs. I was really pleased about the way their steely blue-grey colour contrasted against the warm yellow grainy surface of the sand.” He said that the Evitt family were great fun to work with for the family portrait. “I was pleased with the overall composition of the picture and, of course, I am thrilled that this family portrait won against some rather stiff competition!” Having set up The Remarkable Studio in 2004, Peter has worked hard to qualify as a full member of the MPA. In 2007, he won a first prize in a national Royal Horticultural Society photography competition for his shot of a tree – at Highfield School. Contact: 01428 725067. www.theremarkablestudio.com

VivArtis festival One of the most popular events in the Surrey Arts calendar is VivArtis, which in 2009 takes place from 27 September to 18 October

ow in its 13th year, the Festival has become one of Southern England’s most significant art and sculpture exhibitions. VivArtis goes from strength to strength with over 400 professional and amateur artists exhibiting. It also features Surrey Sculpture Society’s largest outdoor Sculpture Trail, which winds its way through the attractive leafy grounds at King Edward’s School, Witley. The festival will be opened on 27 September by sculptor Nic Fiddian-Green, whose mainly equestrian works in bronze are in demand in the US, the UK and Australia. Two of his monumental pieces have found fame at Glyndebourne Opera House and Dublin. Last year was the most successful ever for VivArtis, with more than 6,000 visitors, and sales up 20% at nearly £80,000. Festival director Judith Mott said: “During this period of low economic growth, it would appear that the canny investors are buying art and enjoying their money, rather than depositing it in low interest accounts!” Admission is free, and the exhibition is open from10am to 5pm (2-5pm on 27 September). On the evening of 10 October, Peter Oxley and his quinter, Jutta’s Party Band, perform contemporary jazz at the school (adults, £12.50; KES pupils and children, £6.50) Contact: 01428 686773. www.kesw.surrey.sch.uk L

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Fontwell woos the ladies Ladies evening at Fontwell Park on Thursday 20 August is one of the most popular meetings of the season for the much-loved West Sussex racecourse

nce again Fontwell will give £1000 cash to the Best Dressed Lady, with prizes for all those who reach the top 10. And the first 200 ladies through the gates will receive a free glass of Pimms. But the evening is not just for the girls because men are welcome too! With six races on the card, the first at 5.05pm and last at 7.50pm, the card features a special hurdle race for lady riders only. After racing, the tribute band Take That Experience will play live music. There will be a collection for Jo’s Trust, a women’s charity fighting cervical cancer.

Fontwell also has a 'Party in the Park' package for £20 (advance only), which includes an admission ticket, a drink (a pint of beer, glass of wine or soft drink) and a race day programme. Hospitality packages are available for groups of 10 or more from £75 including VAT. Tables for a three-course dinner in Silks Restaurant are also available for £40 per person; this excludes the admission price, which is £17 in advance and £20 on the night. Contact: 01243 543335. www.fontwellpark.co.uk

Push for promotion After beating the league leaders Haslemere are set to challenge again for promotion. By Jo Morley

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Fifty not out Grayshott Cricket Club, now in its 50th year, gives many local youngsters the chance to enjoy the game, to have proper coaching and to play matches

Pushing for promotion, Haslemere firsts (back row, l to r): Mike Walsh (Umpire), Kym Hooker, Kevin Gray, Andrew Hastilow, Graham Boxall, David Boxall, Peter Dudley, Chris Sturt, Jo Morley (Scorer). Front Row: Sam Williams, CJ Hooker, Mike Boxall (President), Jon Larbey (Captain), Simon Eastment

aving come so close to promotion in 2008, Haslemere 1st XI are again contenders this season. They have won more games (8) than any other team in the league and are winning convincingly. With six games to go, Kevin Gray had scored over 300 runs at an average of over 50. Lee Clement is the top wicket-taker, 22 at an average of 12.41. Graham Boxall, who has taken 19 wickets, scored an explosive 80 not out in 54 balls to blast Haslemere to victory at Lingfield, then the top team. That win alone ensures that Haslemere will be somewhere in the top three at the end of August. Some of the most promising youngsters in the county provide the backbone to the Haslemere firsts. Simon Eastment, Chris Sturt and Sam Williams are a trio that any side in the league would be pleased to have. As CJ Hooker and Peter Dudley have come of age

this season, together they make a formidable five. One of the highlights has been a devastating double over Old Suttonians, who are no pushovers. Haslemere firsts were put into bat by the Old Suttonians at the Recreation Ground and scored 231 for 3. Kevin Gray (91) and Sam Williams (a classy and faultless 65 not out) put on 151 for the third wicket. Then they dismissed Old Suttonians for a meagre 67 in 15 overs. Chris Sturt removed Dagley with his first ball, a fast yorker, and went on to take another four wickets, all bowled. In the 2nd X1 game, Roger Eastment (78) and David Smithers (132) put on a record opening partnership for the league of 234 in a huge total 353 for 3 declared in only 38.4 overs (another league record). Poor Old Suttonians were out for 124 (Ellis 10-1-53-5). Photograph by David Leadbeater

n entry in Grayshott Cricket Club minute book from 1959 shows that, at an extraordinary meeting, the players and supporters decided to enter a team in the Youth league run for the I’Anson & Miller Cup competition. Early progress was slow with few boys living in the village at that time, and it was difficult sometimes to raise a team. In the mid-seventies youth cricket took off under the watchful eye of the late Mick Greathurst. Peter Clapham and Graham Tickner (still a Vice President) were involved. Peter, who remains a stalwart, was the driving force in the 80s and 90s, and the club started to get a good name for the development of young cricketers. In 1978, Mick Greathurst presented a shield for the club to use as the top Youth award and the first winner was Mark Sobey, now a Vice President. Subsequent winners of this trophy still play for Grayshott, emphasizing the importance of youth cricket. In 2006, the last year the Club won the I’Anson Cup, nine of the regular winning cup side were former youth players. The club’s many successes in the Two Counties Youth League & Cup (which replaced the I’Anson & Miller Cup in the mid-sixties) include: U17 League & Cup winners in 1988, 1990 and 1994; U11 League winners in 1993 and 1995; and

U9 League winners in both 2007 and 2008. Last year the U15s entered the South East Hants District League and won the ‘B’ League at the first attempt. In 1995 Grayshott’s Mo Miah captained the Two Counties U15s tour to Kent. Gary Clapham went on to play for Surrey Young Cricketers, with whom he toured the West Indies. Andy Lang did well for Hampshire and also appeared in their 2nd XI. The U15s reached a final at the Oval in Andy Wheble’s first summer for the club and he hit a boundary! Graham Sampson has headed up the Youth structure for the last few years and has taken the club to a new level, introducing cricket for U9s, and in 2009 re-introduced U17 cricket to Grayshott after an absence for several years. Girls’ cricket started in 2005, and the club worked hard with Hampshire last winter to promote the sport for girls. In 2005, Grayshott also achieved Clubmark Accreditation, the first village club in Hampshire to do so, and the first in the I’Anson Cup competition League. Issue 17 August/September 2009

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Jodie Kidd’s golf day TV star and model Jodie Kidd held her Annual Golf Classic, a golf day in July, when many stars turned up at Goodwood to have a swing at supporting her. They included cricketer Sir Ian Botham, rugby star Matt Dawson, entertainer Bruce Forsyth, athlete Denise Lewis, and actor Dougray Scott

hey gathered at the Kennels, Goodwood golf clubhouse, for breakfast, a chat and a practice session before heading out onto the course. The Jodie Kidd Foundation was set up in 2007 to support charities “close to my heart”. These are Greatwood for retired racehorses, the Monsoon Trust (to educate and improve the lives of Indian children), and the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC). Jodie, who also plays polo and races Maserati cars, was brought up and educated in Petworth. An 18-handicap golfer, this is the second year of her Golf Classic. She plans to hold more fundraising events at Goodwood’s golf course and racecourse. Contact: www. thejodiekiddfoundation.co.uk

Bruce Forsyth (left), and Kenny Logan, Matt Dawson and Sir Ian Botham (above right)

Disabled British Open

he UK’s largest and most inclusive competition for disabled golfers will take place at Old Thorns Golf & Country Club, on 24-25 August. The inaugural, two-day Disabled British Open (DBO) – a unique event in the UK – will be shown on Sky Sports, and is expected to attract dozens of golfers from across the UK and Europe. The event will offer both able bodied and disabled spectators the opportunity to try golf for the first time, receive free coaching from qualified pros and receive a free, level 2 NVQ in marshalling. Entry for spectators is free. Contact: www.disabledbritishopen.org

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Until Saturday 29th August Enron Venue: Minerva Theatre, Chichester Time: 6pm Price: Evenings/matinees: £26.50 Contact: box.office@cft.org.uk

Thursday 20th August Alzheimer’s Society/ Information Table Venue: Haslewey Time: 10am-1pm Price: Free Contact: 01428 642055

Friday 7th August The Upbeat Beetles Venue: Haslemere Hall, Bridge Road Time: Doors Open: 7pm, Performance: 8pm Price: £15 Contact: 01428 642161

Sunday 23rd August Haslemere’s Society 125th Anniversary Event, Second Town Walk Venue: Leaving outside Haslemere

Saturday 8th August - Sunday 9th August Chilli Fiesta Venue: West Dean Gardens, Chichester Time: 10am-5pm Price: £7.25 Contact: 01243 811301 Sunday 9th August Haslemere and District Conservation Volunteers Venue: Frensham Pond Time: 10am-1pm Price: Free Contact: 01428 654681 Saturday 15th August Sunday 16th August National Garden Society Open days Venue: 11 Derby Road, Haslemere Time: 11am-5pm Price: £3.50, Children: Free Saturday 20th August - 6th September Film festival Venue: Chichester international cinema, New Park Contact: 01243 786650

Educational Museum Time: 10.30am Price: Free (Please Book) Contact: www.haslemere.com/ haslemeresociety Monday 24th August Toast and Roast, last Monday in each month, unless a BH Venue: Harlequin’s Café, Haslewey, Lion Green Time: 12.30pm Price: £6.50 Contact: 01428 648716 Monday 24th August Haslemere Rugby Club summer camp Venue: Haslemere Rugby Club Time: 9.30am-3.1pm Price: Info on website Contact: www.socioussports.co.uk Tuesday 25th August Three Counties Association of National Trust members Venue: Outing Time: All day

Price: £25 adults, £19 children Contact: Haslemere Society, c/o, the Haslemere Educational Museum, High Street, Haslemere, GU27 2LA Tuesday 3rd September Haslemere Town Council meeting, members of public welcome Venue: Town Hall, High Street Time: 7pm Saturday 5th SeptemberSunday 6th September Totally Tomato Show Venue: West Dean gardens, Chichester Time: 10.30am-5pm Price: £7.25 Contact: 01243 811301 Saturday 5th September Saturday 19th September Food Festival Venue: Haslemere See Box Saturday 5th September -Sunday 6th September Weyfest Music Festival Venue: Rural Life Centre, Reeds Road, Tilford Time: 11am-11.30 pm Saturday, 11am-10.30pm Sunday Price: See website for details Saturday 5th September SWSCA fundraising summer hog roast Venue: Borough Farm, Milford

Time: Evening Price: £25 Contact:01428 604520 Sunday 6th September Haslemere Town Walk Venue: Outside Haslemere Educational Museum, Time: 2.30pm for about one and a half hours Price: Donation to museum Contact: 01428 642112 Sunday 6th September Haslemere Farmers’ Market Venue: Behind Collingwood Batchellor, High Street Time: 10am-1.30pm Contact: 01483 523088

Sunday 13th September Haslemere and District Conservation volunteers Venue: Gilham’s Moor, Liphook Road Time: 10am-1pm Contact: 01428 654681 Saturday 12th September Saturday 19th September Haslemere Arts Society Annual Exhibition and Sale Venue: Haslemere Educational Museum Time: 10am-5pm Price: Free Contact: www.haslemere.com/ artsoc

10th September - 3rd October Separate Tables Venue: Chichester Festival theatre Price: £11-£33 Contact: www.cft.org.uk

Sunday 13th September Food Festival barbeque and ice creams Venue: Beacon Hill Time: Lunchtime, after dedication of Woodcock Green, Beacon Hill Price: Pay as you eat barbeque

Friday 11th September Three Counties Association of National Trust members Venue: Outing Time: daytime

Thursday 17th September Haslemere Town Council meeting Venue: Town Hall, High Street Time: 7pm

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