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Saving Sherlock Holmes s the sizzling summer sun continues to shine, Life in Haslemere is launching a campaign to save Undershaw, former home of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the creator of Sherlock Holmes. In June, Waverley Borough Council planning committee has accepted a developer’s application to divide Undershaw in Hindhead into nine residential homes. All is not yet lost, as the Undershaw Preservation Trust (UPT) is hot on the case. They have complained to the local government ombudsman about the council’s handling of the planning application and may seek a (costly) Judicial Review – the Trust is taking advice from a QC about the strength of its case. For Life in Haslemere the best solution would be to convert Undershaw into a Conan Doyle / Sherlock Holmes museum. Alternatively, renovate it as a private house and open it to the public several times a year (UPT says there is such an application with the council). Just imagine the potential interest, tourism value and revenue for local retailers if that were to happen. What you can do is provide your immediate support to the cause by going to www.saveundershaw.com or by calling Trust administrator Lynn Gale on 01428 602907. The more people who support the Trust, the more chance we have of achieving what Life in Haslemere believes is a sensible resolution. Meanwhile in this issue you can enjoy sizzling BBQ recipes; the promise of the Haslemere Food and Beer festivals, and the Goodwood Revival meeting; sunshine health tips; and the champagne life for polo fans at Cowdray Park. There is an interesting story on Midhurst and some clear advice on care for the retired. This month also sees Life Magazines move into brand new Petersfield offices. See contents page for our new address.

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Contents

Welcome

Saving Sherlock Holmes

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News

Waverley Recycling Scheme; Scouts’ centenery; Design Statement

Style

Autumn fashion

Promotion

Guide to retirement

Health

Summer protection

Events

Haslemere Food Festival; Beer Festival

Promotion

Host the perfect Barbecue

Business News Alan Baker & Co Interior Design; Haslemere Travel Award

Interiors

Must haves for the home

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Introducing Midhurst

Travel

Make holidays greener

Gardening

Pippa Greenwood

Property

Saving Undershaw, home of Conan Doyle

Food and Drink Riverford Award; Duke of Cumberland

Social column Party by Katherine Morrow

Arts

Ascent of a star: Honeysuckle Weeks; Chichester Festival Theatre autumn programme; VivArtis; Credit couture

Community

Volunteer Service; Volunteer Awards

Sport

Create a Star; Veuve Clicquot Gold Cup; Haslemere swimmers

What’s On

Competition

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Directory

Local Contacts

News: 4

Health: 12

Business News: 18

Interiors: 20

Food & Drink: 30

Sport: 36

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New tunnel traffic levels hen the new A3 Hindheaad tunnel opens next summer, it is likely to generate 10 per cent more daily traffic, according to the Department for Transport. In answer to a question from

Damian Hinds, MP for Hampshire East, about the level of traffic from 2004 to 2009, and projected figures after the Hindhead tunnel opens, Michael Penning, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Roads, said that traffic on

Weyhill makeover

group of local residents and business people in Weyhill have come together to improve the shopping experience and the overall look of the area. To ensure that Weyhill looks vibrant, a number of empty shops have been transformed by simply dressing the windows. The first empty shop was dressed with a photographic display of Weyhill during the

Food waste

new food waste recycling service has been started by Waverley Borough Council. (WBC). Households in Haslemere, Farnham, Godalming, and Cranleigh are the first to get this service, launched “by popular demand”. “So far, we’ve invited 6,000 householders to take part, from across the borough,” says Cllr Bryn Morgan (Cons), who is responsible for the environment.

that stretch of the A3 was likely to increase from a consistent 35,000 vehicles a day to 38,000. This would result from traffic returning to the A3 having stayed off it to avoid congestion at the Hindhead lights.

last 100 years and this proved to be very popular. Everyday people could be seen looking at the photographs in the window and then viewing the street to see the changes. The display was put together by Tim Winter and supported by the Weysprings Residents' Association. Since then a number of empty shop windows have been transformed with attractive

displays which are continually changing to maintain public interest. The latest empty shop window to be dressed has been undertaken by Ros Maule from the Midhurst Branch of the Macmillan Cancer Charity to promote their work in and around Haslemere. Project Manager Ken Griffiths said, “None of this could have been achieved without the support of the owners of the shops.” Ken Griffiths, 01428 644113

“They are mainly residents living in properties that don’t have space for a composter. “This service is even better than normal composting because our residents will now be able to recycle all food waste, including food leftovers, fish, bread, raw and cooked vegetables, as well as both raw and cooked meat - even the bones! “What I want to see next,” he adds, “is a commitment from manufacturers and suppliers to reduce packaging materials to a

minimum acceptable level.” Waverley Borough Council, www.waverley.gov.uk/recycling

Scouts’ centenery

he first Camelsdale Scout Group has celebrated its centenary with a jam-packed Fun Day for members, past and present, in July. The day started with a lunchtime picnic, followed by an afternoon full of activities. Cream teas were served in the afternoon and a fruitcake, baked by a cub leader’s mum, was raffled to raise funds to provide a new cooker for the group head quarters. Said Scout Leader Keith Clayton: “It was fantastic to

reunite people who have been involved in Camelsdale scouting from every decade back to the 1940s, sharing memories and enthusing the around 80 young people in the current generation of Beavers, Cubs and Scouts.”. Nearly 300 people came along to the day, organized by present day leaders, keeping alive the Camelsdale tradition of inspiring young people. Keith Clayton, Camelsdale Scout Group Leader, 01428 653823

Design Statement starts

aslemere Town Council has set up a steering group to initiate a Town Design Statement (TDS), as have other towns and villages in the UK. The steering group consists of a member for each of the five wards which make up Haslemere and Hindhead. A number of people have expressed interest in working on the project, including some with useful professional skills. Eventually a published document after a series of public consultations, a TDS provides a detailed guide to the character of the town, with particular reference to the buildings and landscape; and recommendations on how to encourage new development which enhances and complements what already exists. It sets out to raise awareness of local design and environmental issues, act as a catalyst for new initiatives and speed up development processes. Insensitive development would have greater chance of rejection if without local consent and it would also be a benefit to landowners, developers and architects who would have guidance before preparing proposals and insensitive development A meeting is set for all residents on Wednesday 6 October at the Georgian House Hotel, at 7pm. The town council urges residents from Haslemere and Hindhead to attend and give their views on what matters to them in the town and surrounding areas. Haslemere Town Council, 01428 654305 L

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Fall forwards Life in Haslemere finds hot fashions for autumn

Eye shadow, Paul and Joe, £18.59 at Woodie and Morris

manda Moore from Black Swan Colour and Makeup Studio suggests the key looks for the approaching season: “Floor length elegant skirts and a slouchy jumper combo mash up grunge and glamour for evening. Invest in a statement skirt and throw on your favourite jumper. Match electric purple with cactus green. This season welcomes back the simple leg-lengthening trousers – no more challenging harem mishaps! Choose luxe wools, tuck in a silk blouse with a skinny belt and heels – this is tailored, easy dressing. Try golden browns for autumn warmth. Lovely lace is sweetly pretty for day and sensual for evening. For a dramatic entrance go for a floor sweeping gown or match a nude lace top with a pop of red trousers.”

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Options for Care Independent care advocate Fiona Jeynes, of Clarity Care Consulting Ltd, tells readers of Life in Haslemere of the many options when it comes to retiring

or most of us, plans for retirement and later life tend to focus on taking that trip of a lifetime, improving our golf game or spending more time with friends and family. Very few of us ever think about what we would want or might do if the vagaries of old age were to catch up with us. But with an ageing population and people living longer than ever before, it’s worth thinking about what’s available should you or a loved one begin to find it difficult to manage. Staying at home is the preferred option for many of us, and there are now a large number of private and voluntary organizations to provide support at home. Support can range from pendant alarms, shopping, help with meals, and right through to personal care. Those wanting a little more security may find options in a retirement village and sheltered housing. These give the independence and privacy of your own front door. Older people who are very frail or require specialized support may need to be cared for in a residential or nursing home. Moving out of your home, however, is a big step and it’s important to get the right advice and support you need to make that decision.

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health

Here comes the sun Protect yourself from the sun this summer, from your head to your toes, says Aimee Plant

Hair Just like your skin, your hair needs protection from the sun too. The Eden Hair and Beauty team in Wey Hill advise all their clients of the benefits of post-sun hair nourishment provided by a conditioning masque. Eden swears by L’Oreal’s sun-savvy Solar Sublime Range™ for protection against the drying effects of the sun. The shampoo is designed to wash out sand, salt and chlorine, and wash in instant moisture. The range includes a ‘sprtiz-tacular’ way to improve your hair's summer defence strategy and can be applied each time you reapply your sun cream. Lavant Rowe Hairdressing in Petersfield recommends 'Kerastase Soleil' to protect hair from harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays. Solar rays

can cause irreparable photo-degradation to the fibre of the hair, while exposure to water can further this destructive process. 'Kerastase Soleil' is a hair care programme for protection from sun, sea and chlorine. Eyes and skin Martin Chandler, founder of independent chain Chandlers Opticians, expands on current issues regarding UV exposure and glare protection:“UV radiation can contribute to skin cancers, serious eye diseases and even blindness. The risk is well documented – simple measures can be undertaken to prevent damage but are frequently ignored. Excess UV can contribute to the formulation of skin cancers both

carcinoma (affecting the outer layer of cells) and melanoma (affecting the cells containing the pigment melanin). Eyelids are frequent sites for both these easily avoidable conditions. “Slightly further back on the eye, damage to the conjunctiva and cornea can range from relatively common conditions such as pingueculae (yellow / white deposit seen on the exposed white of the eye) to more serious degenerative conditions after many years of cumulative UV exposure. Within the globe of the eye we know that UV has been implicated in the formation of cataract (a loss of transparency of the lens) and age-related macular disease (damage to the most sensitive part of the retina). “Everyone is at risk from UV and glare, but particular attention must be paid to the young, certain skin types, those on medications which make them extra light sensitive, or those who spend a lot of time outdoors. The elimination of glare can be achieved by use of appropriate glasses but UV protection relies upon the use of sunscreen, hats and specifically sunglasses. “When choosing sunglasses, look for labels to ensure 100% UV absorption. Current styles are excellent at providing wrap protection to cover eyelids and the eyes and prevent the “leakage” of light around the frames. “Fixed tint, prescription sunglasses should always absorb UV light but photochromic (light-reacting) lenses, such as Transitions, are also excellent UV absorbers and also reduce glare. Anti-reflection coatings can also help tremendously in reducing glare and also stop most UV reaching the eye. “Contact lenses cannot be relied upon to eliminate both glare and UV, but many lenses now incorporate a UV inhibitor so combined with sunglasses make this an excellent combination. “Visual comfort is important and ocular health is obviously desirable. Simple protective measures such as using sunglasses or hats especially for younger eyes will help ensure many years of good healthy vision.” Contact Chandlers Opticians, 01428 652512 Eden Hair and Beauty, 01428 658548 Lavant Rowe, 01730 266661 L

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events

Taste Sensations

The fifth Haslemere Food Festival promises a mouth-watering menu of events for two weeks in early September ayor Melanie Odell will open the festivities at the Aga Shop at 12noon on Saturday 4 September with a helping of Haslemere chocolate cake and local champagne cider. Also on Saturday, the Pride of the Valley Hotel, Churt, will serve a locally sourced three-course meal at a Late Summer Jazz Night at 7.30pm On Sunday the Haslemere Farmer’s Market celebrate three years in Haslemere and many will flock to the Georgian House Hotel afterwards for a Sunday Lunch cooked with produce sourced from the market. A delectable Vanessa’s Vines’ Evening Tour, Pegasus Vineyard, Bell Vale Lane takes place at 6.45pm on Monday. Tuesday sees The Good Fish Shop hosting an evening of traditional sushi techniques. There is a chance to learn more about Fairtrade at the Haslewey Centre on Wednesday 8 September, and on Thursday the Haslemere Air Cadets have their annual BBQ , with Chinook burgers and Spitfire Sausages at the Youth Campus in Wey Hill. The Italian Market at The Swan car park on Friday, while the Aga Shop hosts ‘Thank Fish it’s Friday’ in conjunction with the Good Fish Shop from 12 to 3pm. There is also a chance to join Haslemere Travel for stylish sushi sessions all day. A Tastings Trail are held throughout Saturday and there is a unique opportunity to visit some of Haslemere’s most interesting, and unusual historic sites and buildings as a result

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of Heritage Open Day between 9am and 2pm from 9 - 12 September. The Haslemere Museum will be hosting a number of short food lessons over the two weeks, from bread making to growing vegetables. The Supreme Sausage Competition starts on Saturday 11 at the Aga Shop from noon. On Sunday there is a Teddy Bears’ Picnic on Lion Green, with live stage shows, children’s stalls and an entertainer from 2pm to 4pm. Sunday is Pat Chapman’s Curry Night at The Georgian House Hotel at 6.30pm. The winners of the Supreme Sausage competition are announced on Saturday 18 September at the Aga shop and on Wednesday 22 September a delicious lunch is served

at the Haslewey Centre with the winning sausages. Branksome Place offers Pie and Mash night on Thursday 16 September and the Mayor’s Charity Gala Dinner starts at 7.30pm on Friday at the Georgian House Hotel raising money for the Haslemere Educational Museum and the Haslemere Hall. The shops in Beacon Hill invite you to visit their street market and BBQ at the entrance to Beacon Hill Road from 11am until 3pm where a wide range of foods are available. The Wheatsheaf Inn and All Saints Church have their Italian Supper and Concert by Candlelight from 6.30pm. The Festival ends on Sunday 19 September with events ranging from Crafty Chefs Toddlers’ Workshop at the Haslewey Centre to the Open Day at Lower Roundhurst Farm. Haslemere Food Festival, www.haslemere.com/foodfestival

Haslemere Open Days

“Fourth round” for real ale lovers

ore than 1,000 people are expected for the 2010 Haslemere Beer Festival in September. Now in its fourth year, this event is firmly established in the hearts and minds of real ale enthusiasts and music lovers in the South East. The event returns to Haslemere Hall on Friday 10 and Saturday 11 September as part of the 2010 Haslemere Food Festival. More than 40 great real ales, ciders and perries, a wide range of live music and delicious local food have proved a winning formula for the festival. Friday and Saturday evenings are from 7pm to 11pm and feature a selection of great local bands organised by Mike Upjohn of Buskers Express. Saturday lunchtime between midday and 4pm has a more relaxing atmosphere with jazz to while away the afternoon. Hot food featuring local produce will be available at each session. “Meet the Brewers” is a new feature of the 14

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Saturday lunchtime session. Representatives of some of the breweries at this year’s festival will be on hand to discuss their beers. Simon Labrow, one of the organizers, said: “Specialising in beers from Surrey, Sussex and Hampshire the festival looks to support local brewers, create a great atmosphere which brings the local community together and to raise money for charity. Join us and drink for charity! Tickets are limited so buy them now.” Tickets for Haslemere Beer Festival, a not-for-profit event, cost £5 for each session if bought in advance or £6 on the door. This includes a souvenir glass. Limited numbers of tickets are available from Haslemere Hall Box Office in Bridge Road. Haslemere Beer Festival, 01428 642161, www.haslemerehall.com

aslemere holds a series of Heritage Open Days from Thursday 9 to Sunday 12 September. This is a unique opportunity to visit some of the town’s most interesting and unusual historic sites and buildings. Heritage Open Days celebrate architecture, culture and heritage across England, when buildings of every age, style and function open their doors to a series of free events, tours and activities, allowing visitors free access to interesting and fascinating properties. Look inside some of Haslemere’s marvellous buildings and learn more. Haslemere Visitor and local information centre, 01428 645425

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Applegarth ‘Shakesperience’ attracts a record audience. By Peter Harrison

ore than 400 flocked to Applegarth Farm in July to see the ‘Shakesperience’, a unique combination of a summer picnic supper, exhilarating polo and Shakespeare’s comedy Love’s Labour’s Lost. “We were selling tickets right up to the last minute,” said organizer Vivien Harrison of Grayshott Concerts. “We’d ordered an extra 20 seats but even then we almost ran out.” The evening began with an alfresco barbecue supper, prepared by Applegarth’s TV celebrity chef Guy Wolley, served at tables under the trees, while guests enjoyed the excitement of a professional polo match organised by exEngland team polo star Tom Benson of Polo4. After the presentation of cups to winning team Huntington and to runners-up Polo4, guests strolled round to a specially constructed stage set on the edge of a beech copse to see the comedy performed by professionals, The

Guildford Shakespeare Company. “We’re delighted that so many local people turned out to enjoy a wonderful summer’s evening,” said Applegarth MD and coorganiser, Will Benson. “Everyone seemed to have enjoyed themselves.” “It was a perfect evening and a lovely event – atmospheric, innovative and completely charming,” said guest Kay Houlin. “It was a real Shakesperience! Let’s hope there’ll be more.” Grayshott Concerts’ next event is on Saturday 11 September at St Luke’s Church, featuring world-famous pianist Howard Shelley performing Beethoven’s ‘Emperor’ piano concerto. More than half the tickets have already been sold. Grayshott Concerts, 01428 606666 Applegarth Farm, 01428 712777 Polo4, 07920 445587

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Master musician Concerts’ patron honours Grayshott

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the internationally recognized composer and patron of Grayshott Concerts, will conduct his own masterpiece Stella Natalis especially for Grayshott in St Luke’s Church on 26 November. Stella Natalis was top of the charts in the BBC Music magazine last year and has inspired audiences around the world. “We are very excited to announce this,” says Vivien Harrison of Grayshott Concerts. “I adore his music – it’s so spiritual, moving and exciting.” Karl became Grayshott Concerts’ patron last year after attending a local performance of his music. Karl was so impressed by the quality of the local group performing his work ‘Stabat Mater’ at Grayshott Concerts that, in reply to an invitation from Vivien, he said he would be honoured to be patron. A recent survey shows that Karl is the most performed living composer in the ‘The Armed Man – A Mass for Peace’ has been performed live 1,000 times in 20 different countries. In July Vivien and Peter Harrison were invited to the premiere of his latest work, Gloria, sung by a 2,500-strong choir at the Royal Albert Hall. After receiving an OBE in 2005, Karl Jenkins was awarded a CBE in the 2010 Queen’s birthday honours list for his services to music. Grayshott Concerts, www.grayshottconcerts.co.uk

Children’s theatre launches Elmer the patchwork elephant is coming to Grayshott

lmer’s visit on 2 October will celebrate the launch of Grayshott Children’s Theatre at the Village Hall. Elmer will perform at 11am and 2pm. The production, by the award winning Blunderbus Theatre Company, is a vibrant and energetic adaptation of David McKee’s wellloved children’s books. It is a magical musical jungle adventure, aimed at children aged four to seven. Tickets include the chance to have some fun www.lifeinpetersfield.co.uk

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in the Café au Play after the show, do some drawing, try a bit of dressing up, and enjoy a drink and an Elmer biscuit. Grayshott Children’s Theatre is a community-run, not-for-profit project which was set up thanks to the kind generosity of 10 local companies who have sponsored this first show. The Christmas show is The Very Noisy Night on 18 December, with plans for three more shows in 2011, and visits from wellknown authors and outdoor productions. Grayshott Children’s Theatre, www.grayshottchildrenstheatre.co.uk

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BBQ

Barbecue Host the perfect

Make the most of your garden and the warm summer weather by eating out doors. Life in Haslemere asks local experts how to host the perfect barbecue (BBQ)

Mrs Rees’s Recipes Fish fillets wrapped in proscuitto Life in Haslemere loves fish on the barbecue. The proscuitto is wrapped around the fish to protect its delicate flesh from the fierce heat of the barbecue, as well as giving it a delicious flavour and texture. This can be made with either fillets of round fish, such as trout, cod and haddock, or with whole small fish such as sardines. Ingredients (Serves four) 4 fish fillets, or 4 small whole fish gutted and descaled 8 slices proscuitto 2 tbsp olive oil salt and pepper Method Carefully place 2 slices of proscuitto together, slightly overlapping. Season one fillet with salt and pepper, then lay it out on the proscuitto, folding the proscuitto over the fish. Repeat with the other fillets. Place in the fridge for 15 minutes. Brush each fillet with olive oil, and cook on the barbecue for about 5 minutes per side, depending on its thickness. Moroccan kebabs This marinade is made with a spice blend called ras el-hanout, which can be bought in most supermarkets. These kebabs can be made with most meats, and is particularly good with chicken breasts, or lamb steaks. A delicious vegetarian alternative is to use halloumi. Ingredients (Serves four) 600g chicken breasts or lamb steaks or halloumi, cut into large chunks Wooden skewers, soaked in water overnight (to stop them burning) For the marinade: 3 tbsp ras el-hanout Juice of 1 lemon 3 garlic cloves, crushed 2 tbsp olive oil

hen considering garden design, to make the alfresco experience a comfortable and inviting one, Christopher James from Graduate Landscapes suggests a warm, sunny position for a terrace, deck or patio. “I find that often afternoon gatherings soon lead on to evening ones,” he says, “so it is best to have a position which receives the last of the evening sun and if possible much of the afternoon. “Think carefully about location. You don’t want your guests traipsing long distances to the fridge or toilet, nor do you want to be far away from the action when preparing the food. Illuminate steps and pathways at dusk to ensure they are easy to negotiate.”

Cooking The Big Green Egg, available at the Cowdray Farm Shop, Midhurst, is a must have for anyone who loves to cook outdoors. It is an outdoor oven, based on the ancient design of the Indian Tandoor and the Japanese Kamado. The Egg is constructed using highly durable ceramics, it is a grill, smoker and oven and can efficiently maintain temperatures between 80400º Celsius. It can cook in any weather, be left outside all year round and won’t rust. 16

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Method 1. Mix all the marinade ingredients together. Add the meat/halloumi and stir well. Leave, covered in the fridge for up to 24 hours. 2. Thread the meat onto the skewers. Place on the barbecue and cook for 10 minutes, or until cooked, turning frequently.

The thick ceramic walls make it fuel-efficient, and enable moisture and flavour retention. Cowdray Farm Shop manager Lucy Garner says: “We were searching for a premium quality cooking companion for the meat from our in-store butchery and the Egg ticked all the boxes.” Contact Graduate Landscapes Ltd, 01428 724080 Cowdray Farm Shop, 01730 812799 Mrs Rees, 01730 817479

Tzatziki Serve your Moroccan kebabs with this light but creamy dip Ingredients ½ cucumber 1 clove garlic, minced 200g Greek yoghurt Small bunch of mint roughly chopped Salt and pepper Method Grate the cucumber and place in a sieve over a bowl. Sprinkle over some salt, and leave for 15 minutes. Mix all the ingredients together and L season to taste. Issue 23 August/September 2010

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business

Travelling to the top

NEWS IN BRIEF Team efforts

Haslemere Travel scooped a top industry prize at an international conference

Flying high: (left to right) Di Brownrigg holding the trophy prize, Gemma Antrobus with their winning certificate, and Andrew Brownrigg

espite tough competition from 100 agencies, Haslemere Travel won the Specialist Travel Agent of the Year award at the annual Association of Independent Tour Operators (AITO) Specialist Travel Agents conference in Mallorca. “I am truly delighted that

Haslemere Travel has been awarded 'Agent of the Year',” says Gemma Antrobus, managing director, Haslemere Travel. “As this is voted for by our fellow industry partners and tour operators, it is testament to the ongoing relationships that we forge and build in order to ensure

our clients have the best possible experience when travelling with us.” AITO Specialist Travel Agents is the leading organization of its kind in the UK with more than 140 members. Haslemere Travel, 01428 658777

JL Nobbs re-furb Nobbs, the established J Lstationery shop known for it’s finely dressed windows will open its doors to the public for a ‘Meet the business’ evening in the middle of August. Julianne Evans is the third generation of her family to run JL Nobbs. The shop has stood since the 1890’s and was bought by Julianne’s grandfather in 1935.

Julianne will not only be celebrating 75 years of the family run JL Nobbs but will also boast a brand new modernised interior of her shop when she opens to the public in August. “The shop is due a whole new facelift,” says Julianne “The last time it was done was over 20 years ago.” The re-vamp will be new and

fresh without compromising the current layout so as not to alienate loyal customers. There will be a larger range of cards, new gifts and an abundance of stationary ready for those weeks leading up to going back to school. JL Nobbs, 01428 643 996

den Hair and Beauty salon have reached the finals in their category of The British Business Hairdressing Awards. They are one of five contestants for the UK’s Salon Team of the Year. The whole team will represent Eden and Haslemere at the hairdressing industry’s awards grand finals in London in September. Meet and support the team at their annual Charity Fun Day on Sunday 8 August from 10am-2pm. The theme is ‘Bloomin Great Tea Party’ and staff will be in fancy dress. All proceeds will go to Cancer Care Charity. Eden Hair and Beauty, www.edenhair.co.uk

Expansion

iphook-based Mzuri Design has expanded to include new Account Manager Zoë Dunn who joined the team in mid-July. “We’ve been looking for the right person to join us as we take Mzuri to the next level,” said Katherine Bolton, co-founder of Mzuri, a full service graphic design, marketing and website development agency. “Zoë is exactly who we’ve been looking for and her skills and personality are a great fit with what Mzuri is all about Mzuri Design, www.mzuridesign.co.uk

Natural progression A new Weyhill enterprise aims to provide wide ranging interior design services

lan Baker & Co Interior Design was launched in June, when Alan and Amanda Baker hosted an opening from their brand new premises on Weyhill. With a team of experienced international designers, the new enterprise has evolved from an established flooring business. Alan said: “We enjoy a reputation for quality and excellence and have, for many years, been involved with interior design so it was a natural progression to formally expand into this area.” The company aims to provide a ‘by appointment only’ service, 18

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from simple remodelling projects through to larger renovation works that require architectural skills and project management. Head designer Sahran Abeysundara has brought a fresh Sri-Lanken eye to the new interior design company. Sahran likes to mix antique and modern aspects in a room, which is evident from the eclectic show room “I strive to bring the range of assorted objects in a person’s home together to make them work,” he says. Alan Baker & Co Interior Design, 01428 288313

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It is nice to treat yourself once and a while to some modern and stylish pieces for your home. Sometimes just a small piece of new furniture or a stylish painting for your wall can make a room feel fresh and rejuvenated. Life in Haslemere found some quirky new pieces in the local area hen struggling with ideas and inspiration for the interior of your home, a little professional help can save you time, stress and money, and help you get the right ambiance you are looking for. Claire Cipollone is a local professional interior designer who can help with all interior decorating anxieties. “I will create an inspirational design scheme based on your tastes, ideas and budgets,” says Claire “Having discussed with you your requirements, I will find everything necessary to deliver a fabulous, inspirational design.” Claire can take the stress out of refreshing your home with expert knowledge about patterns, textures, balance and colour etc for a simple paint colour scheme or a full design service.

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midhurst

Introducing

Midhurst Step back in time in the old market town of Midhurst…..

ou can imagine, as you walk down the high street and the little roads and alleys around Midhurst, what life was like in 1621 when the population was only 400. The streets were busy with people shopping at the local butchers, grocers, blacksmiths and weavers, while horses and carriages kicked up dust along the road. Midhurst, from the Old English ‘Middeherst’, means the middle wood. Sources indicate that Midhurst has been inhabited for well over 2,000 years. The well-preserved market town has no Roman remains nor is it mentioned in the Domesday Book. It is said that Midhurst developed from 1103. Now Midhurst thrives with many businesses, restaurants, pubs and hotels. It is situated within the beautiful Cowdray Estate, which has a big impact on the town. The relationship between the estate and the town goes back centuries and is still felt strongly today. The Cowdray Estate consists of the Cowdray Ruins, the partly restored ruins of the grand Tudor manor house of Cowdray House, a victim of fire in 1793; the Walled Garden; the Cowdray Golf Club; and the Cowdray Park polo grounds which attract many visitors to the town every summer.

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The home of polo Set in Viscount Cowdray's 16,500 acre West Sussex estate, Cowdray Park is recognized worldwide as the home of British polo. The game of polo has been played at Cowdray for almost a century, the first competitive tournaments were recorded in 1910 and by the 1920’s competitions were established. John Cowdray built up the country's leading string of polo ponies during the early post-war years. In 1953 the first international tournament after the Second World War was held at Cowdray, the Coronation Cup, originally presented in 1911 to celebrate the coronation of King George V. Teams from England, the US, Argentina and Chile were present. The Gold Cup continues to be the highlight of the polo season at Cowdray. Sponsored since 1995 by leading champagne house Veuve 22

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Clicquot, the Gold Cup enjoyed its Golden Jubilee in 2006 with due celebration. The Spread Eagle Hotel Among the quaint old buildings and small cobbled roads that still exist stands one of the town’s four traditional taverns, The Spread Eagle Hotel. The first-known mention of the hotel was in 1627 but it may well date from much earlier. Once a coaching inn but now a top spa and hotel, the oldest part of the building has mediaeval foundations and a timber-framed structure. Nowadays guests can stay in the traditionally furnished rooms and eat in the historic dining room with huge oak beams and an open fireplace. The old stables have been converted into a function room with a small bar and doors opening out onto a garden area. With old Bayeux tapestries on the wall and the original windows and timber framing, the Spread Eagle Hotel retains the past on both the inside and outside. The Angel Hotel In North Street, the Angel Hotel has stood on the same site since 1652. So named, they say, because it was a resting place for the Pilgrim Fathers who would stay only at establishments which bore the sign of the angel. The Angel has been the bolthole for several famous notaries, such as H G Wells, Hilaire Belloc, King George V, and Guy Fawkes, who was the butler at nearby Cowdray Castle.

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Recently, the hotel has been beautifully restored with 15 bedrooms with luxury bathrooms and fluffy pillows; welcome treats for a tired traveller. The new restaurant, Bentley’s Grill, specializes in Argentinean Steaks and has a selection of dishes to suit every taste. The hotel’s function suite, The Courtroom, was once the Midhurst Magistrates Court and still retains the beautiful carved wooden fireplace and the recently discovered secret compartments in which the judge concealed

the bottle of grog that got him through the day. Other attractions Other Midhurst attractions include Midhurst Castle and The Weald and Downland Museum. It’s close to Chichester and Goodwood and is perfect for exploring the beautiful Southdowns. Midhurst Tourist Information, 01730 817322

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Contemporary facilities blend beautifully with homely heritage at the Spread Eagle Hotel and Spa in Midhurst istory tells us that the Spread Eagle Hotel has been a resting place for weary travellers passing through Midhurst since before 1430. Since then, the hotel has seen numerous guests come and go and many owners and landlords keeping happy customers coming through the doors. The bedrooms at the Spread Eagle are traditionally furnished and all have en-suite bathrooms. Each room has historic and interesting features. The Oak Room, for instance, is panelled in original oak beams; and one of its windows, which hides behind an oak cupboard, was bricked up in 1805 to avoid the ‘Window Tax’. The lounge bar, with two open fireplaces, is the oldest part of the hotel and is tastefully furnished to suit the historic building. This leads into the dining room where the renowned Spread Eagle cuisine is served beneath oak beams, with another open fireplace. The original stables of the hotel built in 1650 were converted in 1971 into the grand Jacobean Hall, now used as a function room. Doors from this stone building open out onto a well-kept garden so that drinks can be enjoyed on the lawn. The traditional exterior and

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well-trod floorboards of the hotel section of the building lead into the distinctively contemporary Aquila Spa, which boasts modern facilities underneath a Scandinavian-style wooden ceiling. The spa has an air-conditioned fitness suite and an indoor heated swimming pool, Cascade Spa Pool, Scandinavian sauna and Turkish steam room. The many beauty treatments available help to relieve the body and mind. Visitors only have a short stroll down a corridor to the conservatory where lunch or just a refreshing beverage can be served. The Spread Eagle Hotel and Spa, South Street, Midhurst, GU29 9NH, 01730 816911 www.hshotels.co.uk

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1 When was the window in the Oak Room bricked up? 2 What room is in the oldest part of the building? 3 What style of ceiling has the Aquila Spa got? Send your entries to: Spread Eagle Hotel and Spa Competition The Media Barn, Kings Court St Peters Road, Petersfield GU32 3HX Or email: info@lifemags.co.uk Terms & Conditions Entries must be received by Monday 6 September. One entry per person. The winner will be announced by a draw of all the correct entries in the OctoberNovember issue of Life in Haslemere. The judges’ decision is final. No cash alternative is available. By entering the competition you accept that your data can be passed on to the sponsors at the Spread Eagle Hotel. Employees of Life Magazines and associates of the sponsoring companies are not allowed to submit entries.

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Green fingered guidence Here are some super summer seasonal suggestions from our gardening expert Pippa Greenwood

• Keep on and on AND ON weeding. It may seem like a never-ending task, but done when the weeds are small, it will not take too long and makes a great difference to how the garden looks and grows. • If you want to enjoy eating a high percentage of your late strawberries and raspberries, it is well worth erecting a net 'cage' over the plants. Make sure that the net is kept taut so that birds do not get trapped in it. • Make sure that peppers and tomatoes are kept free from 'blossom end rot' (AKA Black, Leathery Bottoms!), a problem which occurs when these developing fruits do not have a regular supply of moisture. • Your hedge may be growing rapidly right now, but don't be tempted to cut it or even trim it yet, as birds may

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well still be nesting and so could be disturbed! Take a look at some of the specialist bulb catalogues, and plan ahead by ordering some superbly stunning spring flowering bulbs for planting this autumn. Cut back flopping and faded foliage on marginal plants around ponds and water features. Don't forget that if you're being plagued by gardening pests and other problems, you can log on to my website, www. pippagreenwood.com, click on AskPippa and use the prompt, personal garden problem-solving service. Pick courgettes and beans promptly - they'll not only taste better and be more tender than if left too long, but if left on the plants they will decrase the formation of more fruits! L

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property

The game’s afoot

The future of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s former home at Undershaw, in Hindhead, is far from elementary. By Nick Keith

ndershaw was designed in the 1890s for Conan Doyle, who wrote some of his famous stories in the house, including ‘The Hound of the Baskervilles’. He also received many famous authors there, such as J M Barrie (Peter Pan) and Bram Stoker (Dracula). Now the old house is under threat, as Fossway, the developer which has owned the property since 2004, was given planning permission on 9 June for plans to build a nineunit residential development at Undershaw. Waverley Borough Council (WBC) Southern Planning Committee gave permission, with certain conditions for Fossway to fulfil. This turn of events has evoked a strong reaction from the Undershaw Preservation Trust (UPT), formed in 2009. Led by John Gibson, an architect and Holmes’ expert having published five books on the author, the Trust and opponents of this scheme are seeking justice for Undershaw. The Trust seeks to take the case to the courts and to the local government ombudsman. Director John Gibson has given all his papers to a QC to see whether there is a case for contesting the planning decision through a Judicial Review. (English Heritage have warned that planning decisions can be overturned in court only if they are proved to be “fundamentally flawed in planning law”). The Trust has told WBC in writing that it is lodging a complaint to the local government ombudsman of the council’s dealings with Undershaw – which stands out of sight of the A3 on the left having gone through the Hindhead lights heading south. A member of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors, John Gibson is prepared to put his own money into defending Undershaw if the Trust gets a positive legal

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response. He told Life in Haslemere: ”I don’t think the Waverley councilors realize what an important house Undershaw is. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle was an internationally known writer of major repute. A first edition of one of his major works is set to fetch over £400,000 at auction.” If Undershaw was in any other country with a love of Sherlock Holmes, John Gibson is sure that it would have been preserved through investment as a museum and monument – a visitor attraction which would bring fans flocking to Hindhead, especially when it becomes more rural next year after the A3 tunnel opens. This, he added, would mean substantial income for the whole area from visitors, whereas now all revenue would go out of the area into the hands of the developers. He insisted that, before the decision was made on 9 June, WBC had been sent an alternative application to revive Undershaw as “a single dwelling, a family home open to the public several days in the year.” He claims WBC had received this plan from Max Norris, but “had chosen to ignore it”. The Fossway plans allow for a gazebo on a public footpath beyond the south side of the grounds from where people can view the site from afar. Fossway is required to meet the WBC conditions by September, and UPT must declare its intentions within three months of September planning approval. A Judicial Review would halt any plans by the owners to begin work and prevent them from selling Undershaw until the Judge made the decision. The plight of Undershaw has ‘ gone national’ with a feature in the Guardian, which says that the Trust campaign is being backed by Julian Barnes, Stephen Fry, Ian Rankin, among others, and the

author’s descendants. As this Life in Haslemere approaches publication, The Trust was organizing a letter to The Times, signed by over 40 high profiled individuals. Robin Pellow, Waverley’s Head of Democratic Services, told Life in Haslemere: “Regarding Mr Gibson’s concerns around our handling of his application, he wrote to Waverley to set out his dissatisfaction with the handling of planning issues relating to Undershaw. “These concerns are now being dealt with through our complaints procedure and Waverley will respond to him within 10 working days.” The council’s views are available from the online link below. Undershaw, www.saveundershaw.com Waverley BC, www.waverley.gov.uk L Opinion: Save Undershaw The case of the Undershaw Planning Permission is baffling. John Gibson is right, and Undershaw must be saved. Conan Doyle and Sherlock Holmes are international heroes and their heritage deserves better attention. No doubt the planners mean well, and this site has been empty for many years. But the Fossway plan to turn Undershaw into eight homes is wrong, in my view. The community must rise up and protest to protect this incredible local asset which, if sensibly developed, would attract visitors from around the world, and bring in much-needed tourist revenue to the area. Now it’s up to us to stand up and support the Trust in its late bid to Save Undershaw. Contact Lynn Gale, a director of the Trust, on 01428 602907. Email: info@saveundershaw.com As Sherlock Holmes would say to his famous sidekick, Dr Watson, “The game’s afoot.” Issue 23 August/September 2010

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food & drink

Reward for Riverford

FOR A DESIGN AND SERVICE AS UNIQUE AS YOU iverford has been named Best Online Retailer in the Observer Ethical Awards 2010, voted for by the public. The award was presented by actor Colin Firth and The Observer’s Lucy Siegle at a star-studded ceremony at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London this summer. This is Riverford’s third Observer award: last year the company won Best Ethical Business and its farm restaurant the Field Kitchen was named

Best Ethical Restaurant in the Observer Food Monthly Awards. Andy Dwyer, who runs Riverford’s Surrey franchise, said: “We have a loyal and growing number of customers who recognize that business is not just about making money and profits.” Other winners included campaigner Hugh Fearnley Whittingstall, politician Caroline Lucas and Gordon Roddick. Riverford, www.riverford.co.uk Tel 01428 751741

New kitchen, new plans The popular Duke of Cumberland pub has a charity re-launch party in August an Lazenby was a regular at The Duke of Cumberland Arms in Henley, near Fernhurst, for 25 years before he took it over in 2008. Two and a half years later the former Aga salesman says he has big plans for his 16-century hillside coaching inn. The newly extended kitchen has allowed Simon Goodman, head chef, to express his full potential as Pub Chef of the Year. The kitchen can now cater extension retains the style of the for the hungry guests that come to sit in the tranquil surroundings building. Tables are tucked away in the and try the famous Duke of beautiful gardens meticulously Cumberland food. cared for by Percy the gardener. Giles Coren, TV presenter and A stream trickles into small pools food critic, writes of The Duke, inhabited by trout which are “Terrific food: local, seasonal used for the kitchen’s fresh fish and straight-forward. You just dishes. couldn’t ask for more from an Sunday 22 August will see English spring afternoon.” the launch of the renovation. To keep up with the demand for Simon’s fresh food, the dining Bands and food stalls will help to celebrate and funds raised area has been extended. This will go to support the Duke does not compromise the cosy White School in India, a charity atmosphere in the bar area, supported by Lord and Lady with its log fire and traditional Cowdray. gas lighting. Wooden panelling The Duke of Cumberland sourced from the nearby L Arms, 01428 652280 Cowdray Estate ensures the 30

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The party –

Life In Haslemere by Catherine Morrow

I’ve buried my head in the sand for too long and with Lucy’s fourth birthday fast approaching I decided it was time to hold her first proper party. It should be an exciting time, but it filled me with dread, who do we invite, the whole class or just her closest friends? Where to hold it at home or a hall? Do I pay an entertainer or do it myself ? Decisions decisions. . . y daughter’s going to be four and yet I felt under pressure to book Kylie to keep the little ones amused. But rather than paying a few hundred pounds I thought I would go it alone and organise an old-fashioned party at our Haslemere house. Writing out the invites was no easy task; the pen had just dried on the first one, when my daughter announced: “Actually, I don’t want him to come because he called me a worm 10 days a go.” Now she tells me! Little did I know, these days no child can lose a party game, all children are winners and in each neatly-wrapped layer of pass the parcel a sweet or present must pop out because this is what children expect. In my day, pass the parcel was one present wrapped up in crumpled layers of newspaper. How times have changed! So 15 layers of sweetladen wrappers later I‘d accomplished my first mission.

I was writing clues for the treasure hunt and felt very pleased with myself, until my husband pointed out that the party guests were 4 and my cryptic clues would be better suited to the Krypton Factor, so I went back to the drawing board. When it comes to the party food it used to be jelly and ice cream, now you have to swap lolly sticks for carrot sticks and ice cream for humus to cater for children whose parents will only eat healthy food. I tried to strike a balance between the two. I think the party bag fills every mother with horror. We are haunted by party folk-lore where every child was given an iPod or two first class return tickets to New York. Some bubbles and a bouncy ball just can’t compete, but that’s what I went for, I didn’t want to set the bar too high for future parties. Then the big day arrived. At 3pm, the door bell rang and a small smiling super

hero appeared followed by an Indian and lots of princesses all ready and waiting to be entertained. The pressure was on, children can be very critical and honest and if they don’t like something they won’t spare your blushes. As the first game began all eager eyes were on me, it was like being a stand up comedian, on an empty stage, not knowing if you were going to be a hit or heckled off stage. To give credit to all the children they were impeccably behaved and made my job easy, so it was a huge relief when the last superhero flew out of the house. Although it was a traditional party with no glitz or glamour I hope fun was had by all. I am already planning what to do for my next party; I just need to track down the number of Kylie’s agent. L

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Ascent of a star

Rupert Everett as Henry and Stephanie Cole as Mrs Higgins

Crunch couture

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Geraldine Keith went to Pygmalion at Chichester agog to see Rupert Everett play Professor Higgins, but Honeysuckle Weeks captured her heart as Eliza Doolitle oneysuckle Weeks’ wonderful performance pulled this production of Shaw’s famous play up on to its feet. She has the on-stage magnetism that makes a star and her humour and passion brought life to a production which at times felt flat. Honeysuckle, our very own West Sussex girl, has a sister and a brother, both actors, and says she was encouraged by her parents to act. She was a member of the Chichester Festival Youth Theatre for six years and successfully managed the transition between being a child actor and an adult actor. It wasn’t all plain sailing, and at one point the work dried up, “I became depressed,” she said, “and I took a break to do a degree.” Then she landed the part of Sam Stewart in the longrunning Foyle’s War on ITV and Honeysuckle was on the up again. She was thrilled to be asked to play Eliza at Chichester’ “It felt like a home-coming. I jumped up and down with joy. It is one of the best things to have happened to me and it does seem somehow fitting to return to the place where it started.” Honeysuckle plays Eliza with wit, intelligence and charm. Her comedic skills are so evident in the second act as she attempts to walk, talk and sit in a ladylike fashion aided and abetted by Stephanie Cole's powerful and reassuring presence as Mrs Higgins. The brilliant Phil Davis, recently seen on television in Sherlock Holmes: A Study in Pink, plays Eliza’s father, Alfred Doolittle. Shaw wrote his well-known classic Pygmalion in 1912 after developing a great interest in phonetics in the late 1880s. His central

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character Professor Higgins was loosely based on Henry Sweet, the much-respected, though apparently ill-natured, leading phonetician of the day. The story is one of the best known in English theatre: how the Professor takes on a bet with the affable Colonel Pickering that he can, in six months, pass a cockney flower girl off as duchess at the Ambassador’s ball. The Professor is all upper class, hard-hearted bachelor; Eliza is a bawling, emotional, hardworking, cockney gal. At times the play feels wordy and dated, and Rupert Everett plays Professor Higgins as rather a lumbering one-dimensional character - an eccentric academic, a mummy's boy, However, Shaw was not the misogynist he has often been taken for. He did value the promotion of women's rights – Higgins and dear Colonel Pickering just make it hard to believe. We have to wait until the final scene, when Higgins is trying to persuade Eliza to stay in his household. He has obviously fallen for her though he is too emotionally mute to understand, and Eliza professes she could never live with someone so ill-mannered. Colonel Pickering, on the other hand has, she says, always been a model of beautiful manners and gentlemanly behaviour. “The difference between a lady and a flower girl,” she tells Higgins, “is not how she behaves but how she is treated.” Though there is much to enjoy in this production of Pygmalion, it does not do justice to the brilliance of Shaw’s writing. But Honeysuckle Weeks alone makes the ticket well worthwhile. Factfile Honeysuckle Weeks • Born: 1 August 1979 in Cardiff to Robin and Susan Weeks. • Her name: Honeysuckles were in bloom when she was born. • Raised: Chichester and Petworth. • Siblings: younger sister and brother, Perdita and Rollo, both actors. • Education: Roedean School and Pembroke College, Oxford (upper-2nd class honours degree in English). • Career: Child member of the Chichester Festival Theatre's Youth Theatre. Since 2002, has starred as Samantha Stewart in three ITV series of Foyle's War opposite Michael Kitchen. • Awards: Nominated in the Most Popular Newcomer category at the National Television Awards, 2004. • Married: Lorne Stormonth-Darling, July 2007

change in season demands a change in fashion, but this year it is not the fashionistas of New York, Paris, Milan or even London that are dictating the latest ‘must haves’. It is the tres chic young people at the Wey Centre Haslemere that have shown what is on trend. Inspired by the make do and mend era, the young people of Haslemere, aged 14 to 15, have altered and customised charity shop bargains and have even made outfits from scrap pieces of material. The five girls, who are working towards their Duke of Edinburgh Award, displayed their work ‘Credit Crunch Couture’ at the Haslemere Educational Museum throughout June. The students spent six months honing their sewing talents, they learned the skills necessary to organise and market an event and have also filmed and edited their own fashion show. With the help of Surrey County Council, youth workers and volunteers each participant created a collection of their own showing that frugal fashion doesn’t have to look cheap. Haslemere Educational Museum, www.haslemeremuseum.co.uk/events

Programme

he Chichester Festival Theatre (CFT) season gathers pace in August with the brilliant comedy double bill of The Critic (Sheridan) and The Real Inspector Hound (Stoppard) running to the 28th in the Minerva, where Howard Brenton’s Ragged Trousered Philanthropists continues until 26th. In the main theatre, Pygmalion remains in rep with the thrilling 42nd Street (ends 28 Aug) From 9 September to 9 October, Michael Pennington star’s in Ibsen’s The Master Builder in the main theatre, where Enron returns for a short run (sold out from the 10 to 18 September). Turgenev’s popular tale of A Month in the Country closes the 2010 season on the main stage from 24 September 16 October. Adapted by leading Irish playwright Brian Friel, stars Kenneth Cranham and Janie Dee. CFT, 01243 718812, www.cft.org.uk Issue 23 August/September 2010

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Viva artists

enowned local sculptor Faith Winter opens VivArtis 2010, Southern England’s largest art and sculpture show this autumn. VivArtis is a three-week arts festival at King Edward’s School in Witley, with the show running from 26 September to 17 October. Now in its 14th year, it features art, sculpture, music and photography. More than 400 professional and amateur artists, and a large contribution from King Edward’s

own pupils will be exhibiting at the art and sculpture show. The exhibition tends to attract a huge following, from London dealers to fellow artists and people with a passion for art. Evelyn Phillips, Director of the Art Exhibition, says: “I am very excited that VivArtis attracts so much talent and enthusiasm from artists of different abilities and styles.” VivArtis 2010, www.kesw.org

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community

Volunteer Awards

new Volunteer Awards scheme, supported by the Rotary Club and Tindle Newspapers Ltd, has been launched in Haslemere. The awards recognize people in the Haslemere district who have donated an exceptional service to the town or an individual in some way. “There will be a lot of medals handed out to begin with,” says Hamish Donaldson who will chair a small committee to judge the nominations. Twice a year the panel will go through the applications and pick the individuals who they think most deserve an award. The first ceremony will take

place on Tuesday 7 December in the Haslemere Museum, in a cocktail party format, and the outstanding volunteers will be acknowledged and praised for their services to the town. After this, there will be two sets of judging and prize-giving every year. Volunteers must be nominated twice and the judging panel will have the final say. Download application forms from the Haslemere website or pick them up from the Haslemere Museum, Town Hall or the library. www.haslemere.com/ awards

Humanitarian expedition

aty Teasdale, Osteopath at Haslemere Osteopathic Clinic, embarks on a humanitarian medical expedition to Africa in September with the Divinity Foundation, which nurtures orphaned, abandoned and impoverished children. Katy’s expedition takes her to Kenya’s capital city Nairobi and then north to Pokot. The team will hold camps to serve impoverished communities in Kibera, Kangemi and Eastleigh slums. They will deal with

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musculo-skeletal problems, work to improve mechanisms in the body to speed up healing, and help with conditions such as chest congestion. Contribute by donating cash or items, such as used clothes, blow-up toys, colouring pencils, crayons, colouring books and sweets. The medical team also values diagnostic equipment that is useable and no longer needed. Haslemere Osteopathic Clinic, 01428 651067

Centre in reach

olunteer Centre Haslemere, at High Lane Community Centre, has launched a new drop-in service. Staff from the centre will run regular sessions at new venues, where anyone interested in volunteering can go for a chat, ask questions and find out about local volunteering opportunities. Katherine Clements, Outreach Worker for Haslemere, said: “We want to make it as easy as possible for people to come and talk to us about the opportunities that volunteering can offer.

We work with hundreds of local organisations and are constantly seeking new volunteers to join us. This new service will make it more convenient for people to drop in and have a chat with us, at a time and place that suits them.” Volunteer Centre Haslemere covers a wide area including Grayshott, Godalming, Chiddingfold and surrounding villages. Volunteer Centre Haslemere, 01428 661166, Tuesday to Friday, 10am to 1pm

Correction In Issue 2 of Life in Haslemere, February-March 2007, we quoted Simon Labrow as saying “My wife Sabina is doing a law degree…” We are asked to point out that this is incorrect as she gained her law degree in 1997. L Issue 23 August/September 2010

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Get in the

green

Simple actions can make every holiday greener aking small changes while you are on holiday will help local people to benefit and protect the environment in their area. Local independent travel agency Haslemere Travel is an avid supporter of the UK’s Travel Foundation charity and their initiatives for sustainable tourism. Here are their 10 green tips: • Buy locally. Buying locally made souvenirs and eating and drinking at local cafes benefit the local community. • Respect the local culture and traditions. Dress and act appropriately for the place that you are visiting. • Use water sparingly. Take short showers rather than baths and inform staff if you are happy to reuse towels and bed linen. • Remove packaging from items that you are taking on holiday. Many countries can not cope with high levels of waste, and do not have recycling services as we do in the UK.

• Book excursions with local suppliers and tour guides. This will enrich your experience and help to support the local economy; hire a car only if you have to. • Turn down/off heating and air-conditioning when not required, and turn off the TV rather than leaving it on standby. • Do not step on, touch or remove any coral when you are snorkelling. It is extremely fragile. • Do not have your photo taken with any ‘wild animals’. These animals are often taken from the wild when young, and may be mistreated and killed when they get too large or difficult to handle. • On safari, book your trips with a licensed and trained guide so that you can enjoy your day out and the wild animals are not disturbed or threatened by your presence. • Don’t buy products made from

endangered or wild animals and plants, including coral, shells, starfish, horns, teeth and animal skins and fur. • Do three simple things whenever you are on holiday to help make holidays greener and have a positive impact on

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Progress in the pool Team Haslemere enjoyed great success at the 2010 South East Regional Youth & Senior Swimming Championships. By Darren White mpressive swims from Danny Anderson, aged 20, earned him a gold and two silver medals in the 50m, 100m & 200m breaststroke in the senior championships. Tom Kennedy, 18, gained a full set of gold, silver and bronze medals from the 200m & 100m butterfly and the 200m freestyle. Tom, who swam the 200m butterfly for Team England at the World School Games, was in scintillating form, winning this event by more than four seconds. Ellie Loveman, 15, completed the individual haul with a hard-

fought bronze in the 100m breaststroke. In the youth championships Lawrie Stockdale, 14, won a gold, two silver and a bronze medal in three different strokes in the multi-disability events. Personal bests and impressive swims throughout the squad included strong performances from Jeremy Goddin (17), Amy Edmonds (15), Holly Chapman (15), Suzy Perry (17), Tom Williams (18), and Zack Rushby (15). The boys 400m Freestyle relay squad – Tom Kennedy, Jeremy Goddin, Chris Morgan

Training for Triathalon star

ayle Vickers, from Haslemere has been selected to represent Great Britain in the ITU Triathlon Sprint Distance World Championships in Budapest, Hungary in September this year. This is a huge achievement for Gayle, a personal trainer, “This is my first year trying out so I was really surprised”. She now has to train hard until September. Gayle is now looking for a sponsor to help with costs for travel, payment, accommodation, race kit and other basic things. Gayle Vickers, 07787117508

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Car Heaven at Vintage

A new initiative by Sport Haslemere aims to help young sporting talent reach the top through funding

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From 13-15 August the gates will open to the first Vintage at Goodwood, the new annual festival celebrating five decades of British cool from the 1940s through to the 1980s.

Create A Star he new ‘Create a Star’ sets out to encourage people, especially youngsters, with high potential in their chosen sport to play at an international level. Chris Grimes, Chairman of Sport Haslemere says, “There is a lot of sporting talent in Haslemere which has been recognised at the annual Haslemere Sports Awards. There are exceptionally strong swimmers, a number of potential athletes and a tennis star that is sixth in the county for his age.” ‘Create a Star’ will help fund them to receive the training and equipment needed to support them to perform at the highest level. The scheme, subject to charity commission approval, expects to sponsor individuals with a fund supported by local organizations, businesses, charities and individuals. The amount of annual funding will depend on how quickly the fund grows. The target is £25,000, and the Haslemere Sport Association already has a kitty of £10,000. Any individual in the area demonstrating 36

and Tom Williams – dominated their race to win gold. This performance crowned these championships, which were split between the 50m pools at Portsmouth and Crawley. Haslemere now have 10 individual swimmers and 2 relay teams who will take their talents onto the national stage where they will compete with the best swimmers in the country. Delighted Head Coach Lawrie Thomson said: “To compete with the biggest clubs in the south of England is a great achievement and I am so proud of all our swimmers.”

(L to R) Nick Chilton, Chairman of Active Waverley: Tony Manos, Director of Haslemere Sport Association; Melanie Odell, Haslemere Town Mayor; Carole Cockburn, Mayor of Waverley; Alistair Cockburn; Chris Grimes, Chairman of Sport Haslemere; Don Stacey and Andrew McQuillen potential in any Olympic sport can apply. An independent selection panel will consider the applications and base their final decision on past performances and support from their club or region. Chris Grimes, Sport Haslemere, 01428 607176

op fashions, dance, design, DJs, art, a Vintage High Street and great live music with dozens of top bands and artists performing – including The Faces, Sandie Shaw, Earth Wind and Fire, Heaven 17 and Joy Division. Vintage at Goodwood will have period vehicles galore. Classic cars and bikes, hot rods, scooters, commercial vehicles, camper vans and caravans will be on display, with popular and desirable vehicles representing each decade, from the 1940s through to the 1980s. In July the Goodwood Festival of Speed saw Formula 1 motor racing champions Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton among the many big attractions novelties. Both took a turn behind the wheel of the 1986 world championship winning McLaren driven by Alain Prost. Current champion Button said it was “the best day of his life”. Other F1 stars included Mark Webber, later winner of the British Grand Prix at Silverstone. Among the heroes from the past were Sir Stirling Moss, Sir Jackie Stewart and Damon Hill. Hundreds of great cars and motorcycles tried the famous 1/16 mile Goodwood climb. Jackie Stewart took the wheel of the Lotus 38/1 which had won the Indy 500 in 1965 in the hands of Jim Clark but had not been out since then. After Vintage at Goodwood in August you can look forward to the Goodwood Revival on 17-19 September. Goodwood, www.goodwood.com

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sport

Hot cup final Dubai won the Gold Cup polo tournament at Cowdray in July. By Aimee Plant

his year 20 teams entered the Veuve Clicquot Gold Cup, a major international polo event and the premier tournament in the UK. After 40 matches over two months, Dubai Polo team beat Lechuza Caracas 14-12 in the final on 18 July. Dubai led for most of the first half of the game, but by the end of the fourth chukka the scores were 9-9. In the last two chukkas Dubai took the lead again with some very close goals by Aldolfo

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Cambasio for a narrow victory. The champagne was flowing from Veuve Clicquot, who have sponsored the event since 1995, and the VIP tent was brimming with finely dressed guests. Notables included Ruby Wax, Greg Rusedski, Belinda Jagger, and the host Lord Cowdray. The afternoon weather was perfect, with a cloudless sky, as spectators bagged prime spots for their picnic blankets and enjoyed an exciting day.

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Haslemere cricket team: Back Row: J. Morley (Secretary/Scorer), L. Clement, C. Sturt, L. Thayre, K. Gray, S. Williams, D. Boxall, S. Eastment, P. Dudley, M. Walsh (Chairman/Umpire) Front Row: N. Cooper, G. Boxall (Captain), M. Boxall (President), A. Hastilow (Vice Captain), CJ Hooker

fter 10 games of the season, Haslemere CC 1st XI were in second place in their Fuller's Brewery Surrey County League division and promotion was looking likely. They have played most of the other top sides, and in their final fixtures they faced teams in the bottom half of the division.

The strengths of the side have come from Graham Boxall's positive captaincy and batting. The top five batsmen have all scoredÂ around 250 runs so far. They team has called on only 16 players to attain this position, and their last game of the season is on 28 August. L

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what’s on

AUGUST

If you would like your event listed here, email details to info@lifemags.co.uk Sunday 1 August Farmers’ Market Venue: Haslemere High Street Time: 10am1.30 pm Contact: 01483 523088. Sunday 1 August Polo4 Open Day Venue: Applegarth Farm Time: 1.30pm –5pm Contact: Estelle Benson, 07811 942096

Time: 11am-4pm Price: £3, Children free Contact: 0844 980 2302 Sunday 8 August ‘Bloomin Great Tea Party’ Charity Fun Day Venue: Eden Hair and Beauty Time: 10am-2pm Contact: 01428 658548

SEPTEMBER

Saturday 14 August Beacon Hill Fun Day Tuesday 3 August to Saturday 28 Venue: Beacon Hill Time: All day August Art exhibition by Roger Dellar Venue: Haslemere Educational Friday 13 - Sunday 15 August Vintage at Goodwood Museum Venue: Goodwood Estate Contact: 01428 642112 Time: from 11am Web: www.vintageatgoodwood. Sunday 8 August com Summer Fun Day Venue: Branksome Place Saturday 4th to 11th September 116th Haslemere Art Society Exhibition Venue: Haslemere Educational Museum Time: 10am-5pm, Tuesday to Saturday Contact: www. haslemereartsociety.org Saturday 4 to Sunday 19 September Fifth Haslemere Food Festival 2010 Cooking, growing; tasting food; farmers and Italian markets; wine tasting; Beer Festival; competitions; Mayors Charity Dinner and much more Venues: Various Contact: www.haslemere.com/ foodfestival Sunday 5 September Farmers’ Market Venue: High Street and behind Collingwood Batchellor Time: 10am-1.30pm Contact: 01483 523088 Monday 6 September An evening at Vanessa’s Vineyard Venue: Pegasus Vineyard

Time: 6.45pm Price: £15 Contact: 01428 648716 Thursday 9 September Heritage Open Days Evening Town Walk Venue: Outside Haslemere Museum Time 7pm - 8.30pm Contact: 01428 642 112 Sunday 12 September Haslemere’s Heritage: Heritage Open Days 2010 Venue: Haslemere Contact: haslemerevisitor@ haslemere.com Friday 10 to Saturday 11 September Haslemere Beer Festival 2010 Venue: Haslemere Hall Time: Friday 7pm-11pm, Saturday 12-4pm and 7pm-11pm Contact: www.haslemerehall.com Thursday 16 September Haslemere Food Festival: Pie & Mash Night Venue: Branksome Place Time: From 7pm Price: £9.95 per person

Saturday 21 August Summer Picnic and Family Fun Day Venue: St Ives School Time: 2pm to 5pm Contact: haslemeregrantsand funds@yahoo.co.uk.

Wednesday 25 August Film: “Rebecca’s Wild Farm” Venue: Haslemere Educational Museum Time: 7.30-9pm Price: £2.50 Contact: 01428 641241

Sunday 22 August Charity Cricket Match for Macmillan Venue: Fernhurst Recreation Ground Time: 12noon - 7pm

Thursday 26 August Bonkers about Balls sports summer holiday camp Venue: Tri-Golf Practice Centre Time: 10am – 3pm Contact: Iain Looms, 01428 713131

Monday 23 August Toast and Roast Venue: Haslewey Centre Time: 12.30 pm Price: £7.50 Contact: 01428 658190

Wednesday 27 July Car Boot Sale Venue: Country Market, Kingsley Time: 9am Contact: 01420 472486

Saturday 18 September Age Concern Fundraising Quiz Venue: Haslewey, Lion Green Time: Evening

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Tuesday 21 September Jazz Night: Clive Wilson’s New Orleans Serenaders Venue: Haslemere Hall Time: 7.30pm -10pm, Price: £14.00, £12.00, £10.00 Contact: 01428 642

Tuesday 28 September HDFAS Lecture: The Turner Prize Explained Venue: Haslemere Hall Time: 2pm Price: Members free, member’s guest £5 Contact: 01428 642720

Saturday 25 September Crossways Charity Black Tie Ball Venue: Haslewey, Lion Green Sunday 26th September Time: 7.30 pm Wedding Show Price: £50.00 per person to Venue: Branksome Place include three-course dinner Time: 11am-2pm Contact: Leonard Bate 01428 Contact: 01428 664600 606 221, leonard.bate@tiscali. Sunday 26 September to Sunday co.uk 17 October 2010 Monday 27 September VIVARTIS 2010 Toast and Roast Venue: King Edward’s School, Venue: Haslewey Community Witley Time: 10am and 5pm. (26 Sept Centre Time: 12.30pm 2pm-5pm) Price: £7.50 Contact: Judith Mott, 01428 Contact: 01428 658190 686773

Thursday 23 September Sunday 26 September Burnay Twinning Event: Haslemere to Bernay Weekend Contact: Ann Fitchett 01428-653 L

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competition

New kids on the box invite you

to win a delicious organic hamper

CLOSING DATE 6 SEPT 2010

For your chance to WIN delicious Riverford produce worth £100 All you have to do is answer the following questions: 1 In which year did Riverford begin? Riverford in Haslemere recently sprouted new owners in the shape of husband and wife team, Andy and Haley Dwyer. To celebrate their launch, they are giving you the chance to win an organic Riverford hamper worth £100 which includes delicious produce such as organic meat, vegetables, fruit, milk, bread, juices, wine, ales and even chocolate!

ulti-award winning Riverford Organic Vegetables is an independent provider of organic produce, supplying customers in Haslemere and the surrounding area with mouth watering delights, including amazing organic meat, seasonal vegetables and delicious BBQ salad complements. Riverford began in Devon in 1987, delivering to just 30 local homes. Word soon spread, and with it came the challenge of how to meet demand without compromising a commitment to local growing and employment; supporting local farmers and keeping a close link between grower and consumer. The solution was to team up with sister farms, including Upper Norton Farm in Hampshire, who share the same ethos, growing and delivering to their local communities. Riverford first came to Haslemere in 2003. Each week, hundreds of customers receive www.lifemags.co.uk

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distinctive Riverford boxes packed with delicious vegetables, fruit and other foodstuffs, and business continues to blossom as the popularity of buying fresh organic produce grows. “For a long time, organic farming and produce have been labelled as elitist and expensive,” says Andy, “but as more and more people buy organic food, prices have fallen and the vegetables and fruit are good for your health and the environment, as well as your pocket. Riverford prices have been proven to be significantly lower than organic vegetables sold through leading supermarkets, and of course our delivery is free.”

Riverford’s commitment goes beyond supplying customers with mouth watering organic produce. Riverford was recently named Best Online Retailer in The Observer Ethical Awards 2010, voted for by the public. This is Riverford’s third Observer award. “As well as serving our customers by having a good presence online, we strive to provide them with a friendly, open and honest service in Hampshire and Surrey.” says Haley. Riverford Organic Vegetables www.riverford.co.uk 01428 751741

COMPETITION WINNER Congratulations to Mrs Brenda Dennis from Bracklesham Bay; Mr Andrew Sewell from Milford; Peter Bricknell from Weyhill and Eric Goulding from Liphook. They’ve all won a family ticket

to the exciting Hollycombe Steam Museum. Eric will be taking his grandchildren, Jessica and Stephen, who are particularly excited to be visiting the steam engines!

2 What is the name of the Riverford farm in Hampshire? 3 Which Observer ethical award did Riverford win in 2010? Send your entries with your name, address and phone number to: The Media Barn Kings Court, St Peters Road Petersfield, GU32 3HX or email: info@lifemags.co.uk Terms and conditions Entries must be received by 6 September 2010. One entry per person. The winners will be decided by draw and announced in the October/ November 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, Riverford. Employees of Life Magazines and associates of Riverford are not allowed to submit entries.

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