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Welcome The Parents of Windlesham - POWS - would like to wish you a very warm welcome to the Windlesham Christmas Fair 2019! We have a wide range of gift stalls this year and hope you will enjoy a wonderful morning of Christmas Shopping. You will find everything you can think of ...from jewellery to clothing and stocking fillers. On the POWS stall we will be selling Christmas Cards based on the mosaic Dove of Peace made by the children to commemorate 100 years since the end of WW1. We are also selling Windlesham water bottles, umbrellas and unique pottery bowls made by the children. And it wouldn’t be the Windlesham Christmas Fair without the fabulous carol singing by the children in the choir accompanied by Mr Fitt - thank you to you all for giving us the Christmas spirit during the morning! Not to be left out... the youngest children in the school will be visiting Father Christmas in his grotto at the top of the Malden Family Theatre! Look out for the Elves!
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We make 6 sizes of Traditional Christmas Puddings for different diets, all of the puddings are vegetarian and dairy free. The varieties are Puddings with Wheat, Gluten Free, Vegan with Wheat (Awarded Great Taste 2 Stars 2019), Vegan Gluten Free and Kits suitable for Diabetics (these kits only come in the smaller size). Please go on line to www.plumduffandstuff.co.uk for information on sizes and prices. Please email info@plumduffandstuff.co.uk to place your orders. The Christmas Puddings will be delivered to Windlesham School for you to pick up at the Windlesham Christmas Fair on 22nd November from the Windlesham products stand.
Wiston Estate Awarded ‘Winery of the Year 2018’, the beautiful Wiston Estate has been owned and managed by the Goring family since 1743. With winemaker Dermot Sugrue at the helm, we produce English Sparkling wines of exceptional purity and finesse from Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier grown on our chalk vineyard on the South Downs. We are extremely fortunate at Wiston Estate to be blessed with an abundance of ingredients on our land, from pheasants, partridge and deer, to apples, hazlenuts and wild garlic when in season. Our English Sparkling wines pair beautifully with them, so much so that we’ve held several Food & Wine Pairing Dinners in the vineyard this year to celebrate. Looking forward to Christmas, here are our recommendations to ensure your festivities are a sparkling success! Wiston Brut NV: With a crisp acidity and notes of green apple and lemon zest, this wine is the most versatile of all of our wines and is the perfect wine to celebrate opening stockings on Christmas morning or with nibbles at a drinks party. Wiston Estate Cuvée 2009: Cheeseboards tend to be a major fixture at Christmas and with Sussex producing some stunning cheeses, like Mayfield and Brighton Blue, there are many to choose from. Pair them with our Cuvée 2009, which has delicious notes of truffle, toasted hazlenuts and peach. Wiston Estate Rosé 2014: It wouldn’t be Christmas without a Roast Turkey or Christmas Pudding and our Rosé 2014 tastes sublime with them both. With cranberries, redcurrants, seville orange and gingerbread characteristics, this is always a staple at our Christmas celebrations. Wiston Estate Blanc de Blancs 2011: We are lucky to have plenty of delicious fish and shellfish just off the Sussex Coast, so why not treat your guests at New Year with a decadent Fruits de Mer platter? The ideal pairing has to be our Blanc de Blancs 2011, with its chalky minerality and creamy finish. This wine has also just won a historic BEST IN SHOW from Decanter World Wine Awards.
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INGREDIENTS Serves: 30 FOR THE PUDDINGS 125 grams best-quality dark chocolate (finely chopped) • 350 grams cooked and cooled Christmas pudding • 60 millilitres Cherry Brandy or Rum • 2 tablespoons golden syrup • FOR THE DECORATION • 100 grams white chocolate (finely chopped) 100 grams of red fondant • 150 grams green fondant • TOOLS • • •
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Christmas Day is December 25th. Not everywhere. When the Gregorian Calendar was adopted to replace the Julian Calendar in 1582 to correct drift of the calendar with respect to the equinoxes, October 4th was followed by October 15th, giving a ten day difference, Further drift since then between the two calendars now makes the difference 13 days so Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas Day on January 7th. Except the Armenian Apostolic Church, who celebrate Christmas on January 6th.
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Press Release from Windlesham House School Announcement of New Headmaster The Board of Governors are delighted to announce the appointment of Ben Evans as Headmaster of Windlesham House School on the retirement of Richard Foster in summer 2020. Ben is currently Head at Edge Grove School, where he has been since September 2012, and has previously worked as Head of the British School Colombo (Junior) and as Deputy Head at Bramdean College, Exeter. Ben will be joined at Windlesham by his wife Alex, who is looking forward to playing a full role in school life, and their two boys, aged 5 and 8. They were attracted to the role by the opportunity to continue Windlesham’s development as one of the country’s top coeducational boarding schools. Ben Evans: “Alex and I are very much looking forward to joining the Windlesham community in September 2020. From our first visit to the school, we were struck by the warm and friendly atmosphere, the tremendous opportunities available to pupils and were hugely impressed by everyone we met. We are keen to build on the school’s long tradition and outstanding education and be part of its exciting future.” The Governors are very excited about Ben and Alex joining Windlesham and building on the wonderful contribution consistently delivered by Richard and Rachel Foster over the course of what will have been 13 incredible years. Douglas Moody-Stuart, Chair of Governors: “We very much look forward to welcoming them into the Windlesham community. Ben will bring a wealth of experience, dynamism and leadership to the School to build on Richard’s fantastic legacy”. Richard Foster: “Rachel and I are delighted with the news that Ben Evans has been appointed as the next Head of Windlesham. We look forward to getting to know him and his family well as we begin the all-important handover process during the course of the next academic year. Windlesham is such a wonderful family orientated environment and I believe that Ben and Alex have all the right credentials to take on the baton from us and lead this amazing school into a very exciting new era.” During the next three terms, Ben and Alex will visit Windlesham, while not diminishing their commitment to their final year at Edge Grove. They are very much looking forward to meeting parents, staff and other members of the school community. Enquiries should be directed to: Lucy Thornton Head of Marketing & Admissions Windlesham House School lthornton@windlesham.com +44 1903 874819
Nicola Fleming Wardrobe Consultant Nicola Fleming shares her thoughts on keeping a tidy and functioning wardrobe that will streamline your life and remove the daily sigh of disappointment that our ideal outfit hasn’t jumped out at us each morning! GOLDEN RULES: Do spend time sorting your wardrobe once a season minimum. It will save you time and money in the long run, so ask a friend (or me!) to help you make decisions on whether to keep or ditch. Keep a ‘To Buy’ list in your phone for each season to keep you focused when out shopping or browsing online. My rule when shopping is if I’m not wearing it tomorrow (unless it’s for a special occasion or a holiday) then put it down. You don’t need it or love it enough! Always have a spring/summer wardrobe and an autumn/winter wardrobe. Store the one that’s out of season in large blanket bags under the bed - you will have more room in your wardrobe and be able to see your clothes better. Thin velvet hangers, Perspex storage boxes, clear blanket bags and scarf hangers are well worth the initial spend and will keep your wardrobe organised without too much effort. If it’s peeled, bobbled, snagged or has been attacked by moths, put it in the bin regardless of how much you love it. WARDOBE MUST HAVES: Tanks in black, white and cream to go under clothes when they are too transparent or you are too cold, so useful all year round. Loved and treasured black boots for the winter, consider alternating between high and low heels each year, that way you will accumulate a great boot collection – go for timeless styles over the high fashion as boots are expensive and you want them to last. A pair of fashion trainers – practical and acceptable for so many more occasions than they used to be. Updated jeans in black, grey, and blue – look at the trends and go for it if you feel they could work of you. Classic cream and black knitwear – I know it sounds way too safe but accessorize and they don’t have to be. An elegant pair of black leather evening shoes that are comfortable but not 15 years old, yes you can tell! Nicola is a wardrobe wizard/consultant. Her styling services cost £80 per hour and she is offering Windlesham Fair visitors a 20% discount if they book a 3-hour session before the 15th January 2020. www.nicolafleming.com
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Windlesham House School
Set in 65 acres of the glorious South Downs, Windlesham House School is one of the country’s leading co-educational prep schools offering world-class day and boarding for children aged from 4 to 13 years. Established in 1837 and is one of the oldest prep schools in the country. We provide children of all academic abilities with an opportunity to reach their personal potential in subjects and activities in which they show promise, from maths and science, languages, the arts and sports. Last term saw our best C.E. results ever with every child gaining a place at their chosen senior school with a record breaking number of scholarships across academia, sport, drama, music, ICT, Art and DT as well as plenty of ‘all rounders’. We send to around 35 different senior schools each year and take time working with the children and family to ensure that they go to the best senior school for them. Whilst academic excellence and success are a high priority, we think that it is important to maintain a very caring, family atmosphere at Windlesham through our unique pastoral care. We have a very talented and totally committed staff that make the happiness, security and personal development of each child their priority. Pupils flourish in a nurturing environment. Every child is involved in drama (acting, music, set design, sound and lighting) and sport at all levels. We have an extensive range of co-curricular activities where children learn new skills and our enrichment programme including a diverse range of outside speakers and workshops encourages pupils to stretch their imagination. Our setting gives us the opportunity for extensive outdoor learning including forest school, nature walks, bushcraft, camping in our tree houses and survival nights. Children make dens, climb trees and enjoy their rural surroundings. They learn about independence and interdependence and leave Windlesham well-rounded and prepared for senior school and the next stage of their life. We offer day, part and full time boarding options, a local bus service, wraparound care (from breakfast through to supper) and holiday clubs. Come and see Windlesham in action either on an open morning of a private visit. For more information, contact our admissions department on 01903 87470 or email admissions@windlesham.com
With Thanks An enormous thank you to everyone who has so generously advertised in our very first Windlesham Christmas Fair Programme. Every single advertisement placed makes a huge difference to the charities we support, and I know they would want to thank you. I have really enjoyed putting this programme together and speaking to all the lovely people that I have encountered along the way. It has been a great reminder of the kindness and generosity of people. I would also like to personally thank our printers, Oasis Empire who have held my hand through the process, I have never undertaken anything like this before and simply could not have done it without them! Thank you from myself and on behalf of our charities, all your help and kindness has meant more to us than you will know. Wishing you all the happiest of Christmases. Marie Co Chair Parents Of Windlesham
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