Round & About Magazine: Farnham Edition - October 2019 by Round & About Publications Ltd

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FARNHAM

Country side

Celebrating our rural life

Farnham Heath natural art trail Craft fun at The Maltings John Craven Q&A

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Contents OCTOBER 2019 | Vol. 9 | No. 10

5 Disjointed Ramblings

20 Farnham’s art favourite

9 Country life celebrated

22 Instruments of the mind

14 John Craven Q&A

32 Grandparents’ Day!

16 Crafts at Maltings

43 Competitions

18 Farnham Heath trail

45 Classified

Local news and charity events

Headlines & hedgerows

TV star shares thoughts

Creativity to enjoy

Event for Help For Heroes

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Mindfulness with Shalini

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When it comes to this month, we’re ignoring the Brexit “deadline” and raising a toast to All Hallows Eve, grandparents and Oktoberfest fun, amongst other treats...

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charities such as Age UK. Generations have so much to learn from each other so we encourage you all to celebrate this special relationship.

One thing’s for sure: our recent political pandemonium has offered plenty of tricks and scares. Halloween, which is believed to originate from the ancient Celtic festival Samhain, marks the start of the winter. Early Irish folktales describe how drunken farmer Jack was banished from heaven and hell after he died, walking in gloom until he made a lantern from a turnip and glowing coal... And we too want to offer a little light in the darkness, in our own way. We hope you enjoy our offerings this month, from half term pumpkin carving fun in your Ramblings to glitzy shows.

Another seasonal highlight we’ve adopted from overseas is Oktoberfest. Whether you’re taking a Munich minibreak or supporting your local pub or beer festival, keep it hoppy & happy! Also in the spirit of togetherness, we’re very happy to welcome Grandparents Day on 6th October. The brainchild of Marian McQuade in the 1970s, the day is becoming increasingly popular here on this side of the Atlantic, thanks to the efforts of older people’s champion

As the nights draw in, we’re all ready for cosy comfort so we hope you enjoy our bubbling autumnal cauldron of recipes, community events and more. As ever, we’re here to prove that – in spite of the fear – there is more that unites us all than divides us! Please visit www.roundandabout.co.uk

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RAMBLINGS

Ramblings Local news & events

Promoting your event in Ramblings is FREE This month I will celebrate 16 years of marriage. For my anniversary "gift" my husband is sending me on a health & wellness retreat... 4,000 miles away. He is rather sporadic with his presents. For years I don’t get so much as a bunch of flowers. Then all of a sudden he'll redeem himself with an extraordinary present.

If you’re holding a charity event, fete, fair or anything of a non-commercial nature email it in by 4th October to feature in the November edition psavage@roundandabout.co.uk

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ne year it was a car, (he loves cars), one year it was flying lessons, (he loves extreme sports) and now this. The strapline for the health & wellness resort is "Give us your body for a week and we’ll give you back your mind". I’m not sure whether to be very grateful or very seriously offended. A call for volunteers. On Saturday, 5th October, 11am-5pm, Farnham Museum and Library of Farnham will open for a fun day of activities and events to encourage people to discover and participate in all areas of the arts, sciences and crafts. If you’ve got skills you’d like to share and would like to help plan the Fun Palace or help out on the day, email farnhamfunpalace@gmail.com or visit www.funpalaces.co.uk for more information. Following a hugely successful concert tour to Bratislava and Vienna in July, the Waverley Singers' next concert on Saturday, 26th October, at St Mary’s Church in Frensham will be an interesting ensemble of French choral music including, Poulenc’s Gloria and Vierne’s Messe Solonelle. New members are most welcome to join rehearsals. Please visit www.waverleysingers.com

Music fans, book in for Farnham Sinfonia's concert, 7.30pm, on Saturday, 12th October, at St Andrew’s Church, GU9 7PW. Tickets on the door, £17.50 or £15 in advance. Children and young adults under 35 are free. No physical tickets will be issues, but they will record advance payments and check names on the door. Tickets can be bought from Tilford Bach Society or by calling Diana Martin on 01252 716170 or Sue Sagun on 01252 613130. For more information, visit www.farnhamsinfonia.org.uk Morgan and Theo Rushton from Farnham are taking part in The Saharan Challenge this month, in support of Dementia UK and in memory of their late grandmother who sadly passed away last year. The challenge will be to walk, jog and run two marathons across the Sahara desert, in two consecutive days. If you would like to show your support to these two brave men, then please visit their Just Giving page www.justgiving.com/fundraising/theo-rushton1 Jackstraws are a group of female Morris Dancers whose members come from Surrey, Hampshire and

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Berkshire. The meet on Monday evenings in Hale from September to Easter and then they perform in the area, usually with another team, through the summer. While these generally take place at local pubs they often go to Days of Dance, weekends away, festivals and workshops. They welcome enquiries from prospective members, dancers or musicians of melody instruments, at any time. No experience is necessary as they have expert tutors on hand to guide you. For more details, email secretary@ jackstraws.org.uk or visit www.jackstraws.org.uk

The Arts Society Farnham will meet for a lecture at Farnham Maltings, 10.30am by Dr Susan Whitfield entitled The Silk Road, Silk, Slaves and Stupas on Tuesday, 15th October. This promises to be a lively and unique approach to understanding the Silk Road, the history, geography and the cultural changes of the late antiquity and medieval periods. Then a look at several wonderful objects, all of which were made on and travelled along the Silk Road. Non-members are welcome to attend for £5. For more info, please visit www.theartssocietyfarnham.org.uk Hale WI will meet at the Village Institute on Wednesday, 9th October, to hear a talk by Sheila Willis, entitled Who Dun the Whodunits? Visitors are very welcome. 1.45pm, £4 for visitors. Please call 01252 714363 or 01252 722817 if you would like more details.

Madeleine Jude, a textile designer and hand weaver known for her beautifully soft lambswool throws, cushions and home textiles, will exhibit at the New Ashgate Gallery in Waggon Yard, GU9 7PS throughout October. The free exhibition will include best-selling, bespoke trugs by Jane Crisps and fabulous baskets for cats by Judith Needham, Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 5pm. Call 01252 713208. Farnham Senior Sports Club welcomes new members. They meet at Farnham Sports Centre on Tuesday and Friday, 1.30-4pm. Members can play short tennis, badminton, table tennis, short mat bowls and enjoy a swim. There is an exercise class on Tuesday and a body balance class on Friday. Members can also attend social events such as quizzes, ten pin bowling, Christmas lunch and a New Year party. Want to join? Call Dave on 01252 545821. Surrey Border Movie Makers meet on the first Friday of each month. This film-making club, whose members consist of retired professionals, experienced film makers and beginners, share a love of making holiday films, drama, documentary and comedy. Interested in seeing what they do? Visit www.surreyborder.org.uk or email secretary@ surreyborder.org.uk. They meet at St Joan's Centre, 19 Tilford Road, Farnham GU9 8DJ (free parking). If you want to see what they get up to, your first visit is free.

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Our countryside & its wildlife is at risk. We encourage you to join the campaign to save our endangered hedgerows and share an exclusive extract from John Craven’s new book.

he hedgerows that criss-cross our countryside are not only an iconic sight, but a vital habitat and corridor for many of our native species. However, they are becoming increasingly fragmented which is threatening the wildlife that depends on them. We’ve lost about half our hedgerows since WWII. Although the rate of direct hedge removal has been reduced, hedgerows are being lost simply through how they are managed.

that depend on them, such as hedgehogs, bats, hazel dormice and song thrush.”

In Britain, habitat fragmentation is thought to be a limiting factor for the distribution of some species and a threat to others’ survival. Corridors play a vital role preserving a number of species deemed ‘at risk’. Some 16 out of the 19 birds included in the Farmland Bird Index, used by government to assess Many hedgerows the state of farmland wildlife, are are becoming associated with hedgerows.

“With 70% of UK land being agricultural, hedgerows offer the safest route for wildlife to travel across farmland,” says Megan Gimber, key habitats project officer at PTES. “Sadly, many hedgerows are becoming ‘gappy’, which fragments this amazing network. And, without more sensitive management, many hedgerows are at risk of being lost altogether. This is problematic, especially when we’re seeing a fall in numbers of the animals

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hedgerows

An extract from John Craven’s new book Headlines and Hedgerows is published by Michael Joseph

e have all heard that well-known piece of advice first coined by W.C. Fields: “Never work with animals or children.” Well, I’ve done both throughout my career (in fact, I couldn’t have succeeded without them!) so in my case at least that old adage is totally wrong.

I suppose one reason for my longevity is that I have never been very ambitious. I have not sought the headlines, never seriously courted celebrity nor been tempted to take chances on high-profile but potentially risky and short-lived programmes – apart from one, and that was Newsround, which was a six-week experiment in 1972. Thankfully it is still going strong so, as it turned out, it was not much of a gamble and a recent poll in Radio Times placed Newsround at number three in a list of the top 20 children’s programmes of all time. And Countryfile is often in the top 20 of mostwatched shows. During my 30 years there I’ve seen rural issues ranging from social isolation and deprivation to the way our food is produced climb higher and higher up the national agenda. That our audience is split pretty evenly between country dwellers and townies proves to me that, united as a nation in this at least, we want to preserve, protect and enjoy our glorious countryside... 10 | OCTOBER 2019

For my Countryfile interview with Prime Minister David Cameron, we met for an hour at Cogges Manor Farm, a rural heritage centre in his Oxfordshire constituency. The cameras were set up around the kitchen table and before he arrived a lady who seemed to be in charge of his “image” wanted to know where he’d sit. She checked the angles and saw a large Welsh dresser in the background. “Could we move some of those plates and ornaments,” she said. “It’s too fussy.” It proved that politicians have learned to be careful what’s behind them on screen. An exit sign, for instance, would be the last thing they wanted.

When Mr Cameron came in, dressed casually in a jumper – this, after all, was Countryfile – he said “I was brought up on you, John!” I don’t feel particularly old but it’s alarming when the man leading the country says you were part of his childhood! We had a wide-ranging conversation and he had no idea of the questions beforehand. I challenged him on his plan to make his administration the greenest government ever (which didn’t really happen) and overdevelopment threats to the landscape. “I care deeply about our countryside and environment,” he told me earnestly. “I’d no more put them at risk than I would my own family.” Today, I wonder what he’d make of the report by the Campaign to Protect Rural England revealing 15,500 new houses have been approved in areas of outstanding natural beauty in the years since. We also talked of his plans for a free vote in Parliament on bringing back hunting with hounds (which never happened) and persuading all other EU countries to enforce farm animal welfare laws as diligently as the UK (still waiting for that). I was impressed by his detailed knowledge of rural issues, even when pressed for details. A few months later at a Downing Street lunch for people involved in all aspects of the countryside, he smiled and said he hadn’t expected to be grilled by “a rural Jeremy Paxman.”

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Farnborough Concert Band, under the direction of Mark Atkins, will perform their annual Proms concert at the Princes Hall in Aldershot at 7.30pm on Saturday, 12th October. Tickets £13 or £6.50 for under-16s including programme and flag. This concert is in aid of the Royal British Legion’s Poppy Appeal and Topic of Cancer, a local charity carrying out research into fighting cancer using the body’s immune system. Expect a lively mix of music. As always, the concert will end with the usual patriotic finale including Jerusalem and Pomp & Circumstance No. 1. Call 01252 329155. Farnham Speakers will meet on Monday 8th and 22nd October, 7.30pm at The Maltings. Why not join them to gain confidence and improve your public speaking and presentation skills in a fun club? Call Janet on 07876 356 176 or visit www.farnhamspeakers.com for more details. How quick can you finish a 1,000-piece jigsaw puzzle? St Peter’s Church in Wrecclesham will open its doors on Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th October for their Jigsaw Puzzle Festival. There will be lots of puzzles made up and on display, all for sale. It's open from 10.30-4.30pm on Saturday and 2-4.30pm on the Sunday. Refreshments and raffle. Entry is free. Why not pick up a jigsaw to keep you and your family busy during the dark winter days or as Christmas presents?!

Questions about life? The Alpha course at St Peter’s church, Wrecclesham, on Wednesdays in October and November, explores these by looking at the basics of the Christian faith. There is no need to attend all sessions which include a meal, a short film and gentle conversation in small groups. Suitable for those with strong faith or none, 7.30-9.15pm. Email vicar@cofewrecclesham.org.uk Farnham Bereavement Cafe – Friends Together continue to meet in the Spire Cafe in South Street, Farnham. Have you gone through the grief of a loved one dying? The Bereavement Café is an informal friendly get-together and chat over a cup of tea. They talk about anything and everything, and even, occasionally, bereavement. Everyone is welcome. Meetings are held every Monday afternoon, 3-4.30pm and the second and fourth Monday evening, 7-8.30pm (excluding Bank Holidays). For more information, visit www. friendstogetherbereavement.org or call 07999 368 128. Faith Powell will go behind the scenes on a TV quiz show to a small group of ladies at their Tuesday Focus group on 1st October. They meet once a month at Weybourne village hall, GU9 9EL. Doors open at 7.45pm for 8pm start, and the evening ends with refreshments. Guest welcome; £3 on the door. Call 01252 323881 or 01252 325471.

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Country smile Liz Nicholls asks broadcaster & dad John Craven OBE, 79, about his life & career ahead of his appearance at Guildford Literary Festival

We’re enjoying your memoirs. How’s it been looking back on your career? “It’s the first time I’ve written anything like this and took a bit of getting used to. All through my TV career I’ve had to keep my scripts short but the book gave me the chance to expand. There are chapters on everything from my childhood to Countryfile, taking in my time on Newsround and SwapShop – three TV ‘firsts’ and which I’m incredibly proud of. Some people would prefer to forget the shows that made them wellknown. Not me!” Q. What’s been your highlight? “There’ve been lots but one I recall in the book is when I knocked on a door and it was answered by a future saint... Mother Teresa. I went to the Mother House of her nuns in the Kolkata slums to make a film about her mission for both the dying and young orphans. She was wonderful.”

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Q. What one change would you make to beneﬁt the countryside? “We need to stop young people leaving by building more affordable homes and amenities. Rural people have become isolated and we need to reverse that trend. More than a third of small farms have disappeared this century and many are struggling to survive. Unless we can attract more people to farming I worry for the future of our food production.” Q. Where’s your favourite part of the UK? “I was born and bred in Yorkshire and have lived in the North East, Gloucestershire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire – all places with wonderful countryside. My favourite spot in Oxfordshire is Blenheim Palace with its spectacular grounds and walks. But my favourite part of rural Britain would have to be the Yorkshire Dales where I first came face-to-face with nature.” Q. Who would you most like to have worked with? “Thomas Telford is one of my heroes as he has had such an impact on our landscapes building canals, roads, bridges and viaducts.” Q. What are you reading now? “Airhead by Emily Maitlis. It’s a brilliant, often funny, behindthe-scenes account of her working life, written by one of Britain’s best television broadcasters. It proves she’s far from an airhead!” Q. What is your proudest moment? “Apart from becoming a father twice, receiving the OBE for services to children’s and rural broadcasting – the two areas that have defined my career.”  John will talk about his memoir, Headlines & Hedgerows, at Guildford Book Festival on Tuesday, 8th October, 6.30-7.30pm, The Electric Theatre, Guildford. Book at www.guildfordbookfestival. co.uk or call 01483 444334.

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Enjoy the Festival of Crafts at Farnham Maltings on October 26th and 27th and the work of artist & printmaker Helen Locke

ry your hand at heat press with the help of artist and printmaker Helen Locke at Farnham Maltings.

Helen spent 2018 as Artist in Residence at Ochre Print Studio in Guildford and created a series of aprons using specialist heat transfer inks on to neoprene. This will be the last chance to see the work made at Ochre, which has been exhibited at The Lightbox in Woking and The Riverhouse Barn in Walton-on-Thames. Her idea puts a spotlight on all the studio has to offer: the tools of the printmaker; the sponsors AD Colour who repair the silk screens; artists

Helen spent a day at AD Colour, recording the screen repair process, leaving the unit in Shepperton with armfuls of waste mesh, she has heat pressed, printed on and manipulated the fabric to create extravagantly pleated aprons fit for Grayson Perry.

who make up the teaching team; disability groups who use the print facilities; visiting and resident artists, by drawing them and collecting quotes “overheard in the studio”.

Head to the Undercroft area of the Maltings for a film of time-lapse drawings which form the basis for screen, lino and dry point prints. You also make a heat press sample to take home. 13-17-year-olds can spend the day (11am-4pm) using heat transfer to create their own tote bags with Helen at the Watts Gallery on Saturday October 12th for £25. www.henkalullah.wordpress.com

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Natural wonders Follow the trail on Farnham Heath created by local artists inspired by the wildlife there

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iant bird boxes, crocheted funghi and a striking metal sculpture are among the artworks you can enjoy as part of this year’s Heathland Artworks.

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Farnham Assist invite you to join them for a lighthearted daytime quiz for the over-60s on Wednesday, 16th October, at Farnham Vineyard Church, GU9 7PT, from 2.30pm. The cost is £5, which includes a cream tea. For more info or to book tickets, call 01252 717710 or visit the Farnham ASSIST offices at 7 St Georges Yard, GU9 7LW.

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Farnham ASSIST will hold their annual Songs of Praise service on Thursday, 3rd October, with Rev Liz Lane in The Spire Church, Methodist Building, South Street, GU9 7RN. Join the celebratory service for the International Day of Older Persons, starting at 3pm with a delicious tea afterwards. Everyone is welcome. Call 01252 717710 or email info@farnham-assist.org.uk for more information. Farnham ASSIST will also hold a fundraising quiz night with fish & chip supper on Friday, 11th October, at 7pm at Farnham Vineyard Church with proceeds to this great local charity. It is 8 to a team but they will arrange tables to suit individuals. £15, take your own drinks. To book, call 01252 717710 or email info@farnham-assist.org.uk Farnham Scottish Country Dance Club welcome new members. Are you looking to get some exercise and maybe meet new people? Why not give Scottish country dancing a go? In this sociable group, you can go on your own or with a partner; everyone swaps partners between dances. The club meets in the Memorial Hall at Babbs Mead, West Street, GU9 7EE, on Tuesdays, 8-10pm. Beginners always welcome and soft shoes are advised. Visit www.fscdc.co.uk The Shepherd's Rest Café in The Sands Church is open every Tuesday, 12-2.30pm serving tea, coffee,

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child read all at the same time. It means when parents are with their children, they are exactly that – parents. • Healthy hobbies. Most schools will have a range of exciting clubs and activities on offer before and after school. At Highfield and Brookham we offer the usual arts and crafts, football, French and book club, but also some more unusual clubs such as yoga, judo, street dance, musical theatre and ukulele. These help children stay active, develop new skills and nurture new passions. • Socialising. Children have the space to build on existing relationships and foster new ones. They spend time with children from different classes outside formal teaching time. It gives them the opportunity to bond with other children with similar interests at the different clubs and activities. • Cuddles and care not admin and errands. Finally, evenings can focus on what is important – curling up in bed with a story! It allows parents to have family time rather than admin time with their children. At Highfield and Brookham we do the admin for you – afterschool snack, homework, clubs, activities and cook a lovely homemade dinner. For more information about Highfield and Brookham Schools and their before and after school care visit highﬁeldandbrookham.co.uk

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love for another or how someone was kind to you. Write as many as you can - this builds positive momentum and sets you up for the day. It also trains the brain to look for the many blessings we already have. The key is to let the feeling of appreciation make your whole being feel alive. Every evening before you go to sleep, write down all that you achieved that day in your achievement journal. When we stop to think just how much we’ve done, and who we’ve shown up as, it provides a sense of ‘enoughness’. Include the small acts like remembering to take your vitamin, sending a birthday card or giving a compliment that uplifted someone. Try to do this every day (conquer the resistance!) and see the difference it makes to your feelings about yourself and your life! The more you do it, the more benefits you’ll notice. If you miss a day, don’t beat yourself up - just get back to your routine and make the intention to enjoy the practice. It will serve you well! ● Sophie Thomas is the acclaimed Wellbeing & Life Design Coach for women who desire more. She works via personalised one-to-one telephone coaching so no matter where you are, she can help you achieve greater self-worth, success and serenity. Find out more at: www. sophiethomaslife.coach

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My grandma was a big part of my life growing up and staying with her often and this day marks the important contribution made by many grandparents today to the wellbeing and education of children in their family. This is a great opportunity to say “thank you” to them. A childcare survey carried out by Gransnet found that 56 per cent of grandparents look after their grandchildren once a week or more with seven per cent taking on duties five days a week. Grandparents also often contribute financially, as well as through the unpaid care, with many chipping in for clothing, holidays and pocket money. So on 6th October how about showing how much you appreciate them in return? While a gift might be nice, just spend some time with them to let them know how important they are to you. Why not bake them a cake instead and show how much you have learnt..?

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Autumn brings us spectacular colours as deciduous trees and shrubs prepare themselves for their winter rest.

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If you are in process of cleaning out your cupboards and garages why not donate your old stuff to the Sands Jumble Sale on Saturday, 2nd November? Clothes, toys, bric-a-brac and accessories are all needed for the sale, 1-3pm in the Sands Room in The Green. Entry £1. Teas, coffee and cakes available to buy. Email ann.payne303@ btinternet.com or call 01252 782873 The Arts Society - Farnham Evening will meet at Farnham College on Wednesday, 16th October, for a lecture by Gavin Plumley entitled A Hungarian Metropolis: Art and Culture in Budapest. Gavin is a cultural historian, specialising in Central European art and culture. He appears on BBC Radio 3, both as a guest and a presenter and on BBC Radio 4. Budapest was formed in 1873 by the unification of Buda and Pest. It became the focus of resurgent Hungarian nationalism which found expression through lavish new buildings, the continent's first underground railway system and myriad paintings featuring local Hungarians. Meanwhile in the countryside, composers Bartok and Kodaly began to collect the music of their compatriots. Placing these endeavours in a historical context, this talk explores Hungarian national identity. Doors open at 7.15pm with the lecture starting at 8pm.

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Help the de Laszlo family, from Alton, in their campaign, from 14 - 20th October, to raise awareness and funds for medical treatments inspired by their son Sammy.

uscular dystrophy is a life-altering condition that affects 70,000 people in the UK. It is a combination of more than 60 rare and progressive muscle-weakening and muscle-wasting conditions. Six years ago, Oliver and Tricia de Laszlo launched a nationwide campaign to help raise awareness for it. Oliver is himself an ambassador for Muscular Dystrophy UK in the South East, and their son Sammy is himself diagnosed with the Duchenne variety. After first-hand experience with MD, the family knew medical treatments could be a lengthy, expensive and drawn-out process. Due to the

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For the ragù: • 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil • One onion, finely chopped • Two bay leaves • 750g/1lb 10oz beef brisket, cut into large chunks • 5 tbsp red wine • 1 tbsp tomato purée (paste) dissolved in a little warm water • Three x 400g/14oz cans of chopped plum tomatoes • A handful of basil leaves • 20g/¾oz/¼ cup grated Parmesan • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

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Honouring the interdependence of living things, United We Stand is a new support group in the Guildford and Farnham areas for all concerned about issues such as plastics, fracking, 5G and deforestation, those who want a world that is respectful and green. The next meeting is on Saturday, 26th October, at 7.30pm, at a venue to be confirmed. Contact Vali on 07745 909012 or hapivali7@ gmail.com for more details. Poverty and Welfare in 19th Century Britain: The Swing Riots in Surrey 1830 is the title of an interesting talk by Dr Judy Hill on Friday, 18th October (doors open at 7.30pm for the talk at 8pm. Dr Hill is a historian and

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