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ENTERTAINMENT Your Month at a glance Guildford Book Festival EXCLUSIVE: Jennifer Saunders tells you her life in laughs Interview: Bridging the Gap with Skit Bonfire Night Breakdown COMMUNITY Charity Spot: Headway Our History: The Angel, The Soldier & the Floating Nun Why does Guildford Have Three Food Banks?

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FAMILY Young Writer: F.A.O Parents Mums The Word Half-Term Round Up

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FOOD & DRINK Recipes: Pumpkin Provisions Where To Eat: Kinghams

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LIFESTYLE The Little Beauty Book Your Street: Smithbrook Kilns Charity Shopper Interiors

ME Local People, Extraordinary Lives: Toby Segar

Letter from the Editor Joe Payne When I was a wee nipper, Halloween was – somewhat weirdly – my favourite holiday. Even though it didn’t involve presents, I enjoyed the faux, sanitised macabre; the eerie undertone that was all imagined; the headache-inducing plastic masks; the 1993 classic ‘Hocus Pocus’ starring Bette Midler. Weirdly, I think I trick or treated all of twice – both times when I was too young to do it alone, so a parent was skulking in the background; and naturally, there was no ‘trick’ for the non-sugardispensers. To this day I still enjoy that classic horror movies – slightly more intense than the aforementioned Midler classic – appear on TV. I love the kind of autumnal familiarity; the ghost, ghoul and haunted house element that I now no longer believe in, but still find weirdly nostalgic fun. Or maybe it just reminds me of sweets and half term. Now, we think that the whole Halloween vibe is ripe for a consistent theme in The Guide 2 Guildford. It summarises the transition from summer to winter, is typically when schools have the first mini-break and offers an array of pumpkin-based stuff – be it picking, carving or eating. So with that in mind we have events and jaunts for young and old alike, with half term events, recipes, days out, entertainment, interviews and all kinds of other bits and bobs in the October issue of The Guide 2 Guildford. Our exclusive excerpts from Jennifer Saunders’ new book – which she’ll be discussing as part of the Guildford Book Festival – are a real scoop, we’re sure you’ll agree. Anyway, we have – of course – merely carved a scary face out of the surface of what’s inside this issue. Do read on, f(r)iends… A couple of apolgies and things to mention from September’s issue of The Guide 2 Guildford. The Archery Tag article on page 36 was written by Jenny Gardet. The Roller Derby article; the black and white photograph was taken by Rhinoa’s Photography.

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THE GOOD TIME GUI Stoptober (From 1st Oct)

Seems like a funny time of the year to have a new resolution but thousands, if not hundreds of thousands, of the UK’s smokers will be taking a huge, import and altogether brave step to try and stop smoking for the month of October. If they achieve this, they stand a great chance of quitting the horrible habit for good. So here’s something to do; if you’re a smoker why not join in and see if you can kick the habit for a month? Check out stoptober.smokefree.nhs.uk

Howard Marks at the Boileroom (10th Oct)

Does anyone need an introduction to Wales’ home-grown hero? Mr Nice will be gracing Guildford’s Boileroom with anecdotes and his infectious presence. Expect an evening of crazy tales, fast wit and mellow company. Tickets will be at a premium, so head to www.theboileroom.net to secure your place.

Jennifer Saunders Bonkers: My Life in laughs (12th Oct)

Big Draw (From 1st Oct)

October also happens to be Big Draw month. Over 200,000 people take part every year in a month that sees hundreds of really enjoyable drawing activities at museums, outdoor spaces, artists, which brings people of all ages together. These events are for those who love to draw, and those who think they can’t and need to find out they can. Try something new? Why not? Saturday 12 October, at Salters, 39 and 1/2 Castle Street (as a part of Guildford Museum) will be hosting Futuristic 3D creatures inspired by Alice in Wonderland run by artist Stu Phillips. Check out www.campaignfordrawing.org for lots of ideas and info.

How about learning to ski, indoors? (5th Oct)

The Alpine Snow Sports Centre Aldershot is the best Ski and Snowboard training centre in the South East! So whether you are a complete beginner, looking to get some practice in or just want to improve your schuss, they are the destination. Use Mr Google to find www.activenation.org.uk, and channel your inner Eagle.

Lloyd Grossman (9th Oct)

The world renowned foodie and patron of Haslemere Museum will be hitting Haslemere Hall on the 9th for a fascinating talk “Inside the Museum Walls”. A gentle evening of refinement. www.haslemeremuseum.co.uk

Thanks to the Guildford Book Festival, Jennifer Saunders will be at G Live on the 12th to share her amazing experiences, crazy tales and hilarious anecdotes in a career spanning many years. Ms Saunders has literally just published her book, ‘Bonkers: My Life in Laughs ’, and this is the basis of the show. Not just a talk per se, the book’s Editor Joel Rickett will be on stage interviewing Saunders, so it should make for a fascinating night. Oh, and if you go, you’ll receive a free copy of the book. Lovely. Tickets can be got through GLives Box Office on 0844 7701 797 or on online at www.glive.co.uk

Farncombe Fun Z one (12th Oct)

Struggling for something to do with kids? Head out to Farncombe Funzone and let the little monkeys run wild in a safe and friendly atmosphere. Telephone 01483 861666 or visit farncombefunzone.co.uk.

Max Raptor (13th Oct)

October 13th is a date for your smartphone; Midlands band Max Raptor continue touring with a gig lined up at Boileroom. Come and let the guys blow you away with classic British punk. Tickets are available at www.theboileroom.net. Great night guaranteed.

Captain F lat Cap (16th Oct)

Who doesn’t like a bit of fusion? Head to the Stoke Pub and Pizzeria of the 16th for a spot of Eclectro-swing. Captain Flatcap will be in with an uncompromisingly amazing DJ set. No need to book, just get on down and practice your Lindy Hop. www.thestoke.co.uk

Dru mmond Pub Quiz (20th Oct)

Fancy a good old Pub Quiz to go to? Head to The Drummond on the Woodbridge Road in Guildford for fine company, fine beverages,

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IDE TO YOUR MONTH great nosh and of course an amazing quiz. Telephone the guys on 01483 579395 or visit www.thedrummondguildford.co.uk to get involved.

Smoke Fairies (22nd Oct)

Amazing duo Smoke Fairies will be performing at a whole series of intimate gigs of the next few months, and Surrey gets its treat on October the 22nd at Guildford’s Holy Trinity Church. Amazing girls with amazing music in an atmospheric venue; what more can one say or want? Check out www.people-independent-music.co.uk for tickets.

Robin Ince in Cranleigh (24th Oct)

Comedian and science enthusiast Robin presents his show “The Importance of Being Interested” which looks at Charles Darwin and Richard Feynman, who are his favourite scientists. Join Robin at The Cranleigh Arts Centre on the 24th to learn why we have eyebrows, why bald dogs have bad teeth, how heavy metal music makes pigs deaf (imagine how they figured that out) and why does spaghetti always snap into four pieces? Tickets for this loving look into science can be found at www.cranleighartscentre.org.

D’ lys Uwagboe (26th Oct)

A treat at Bar des Arts on the 26th; a lovely songstress D’lys Uwagboe will be performing with a fusion of soul and indie. Featuring on BBC INTRODUCTING – where many acclaimed and hugely successful artists have been showcased - D’lys that will have you entranced with her blissfully warm voice and beautiful melodies. www.bardesarts.co.uk

Surrey Hills Lla mas (28th Oct)

Gentle and friendly creatures that they are, the Llamas of the Surrey Hills will carry your picnic as you trek with them through our beautiful North Downs. With stunning views and amazing scenery why not do something different? Talk to the Llamas at www.surrey-hills-llamas.co.uk.

Ghost Tour of Guildford (31st Oct)

Ahh, All Hallows Eve; that dark night of mystery and ghoulish fear. Spend tonight with those inhabitants of t’other realm by joining Philip Hutchinson on his world famous Ghost Tour of Guildford. The tour begins on the High Street outside Holy Trinity Church at 8pm. Lasting about one-and-three-quarter hours, the tour will take you to 20 haunted and mysterious sites in town. So join Mr Hutchinson as he regales you with tales of green ladies, ghostly dogs and damned criminals all spending the ever after with us in our ancient town. Remember that there may be some audience participation so it’s recommended for people 8 and over if you dare... Contact Philip Hutchinson on 01483-506232 or email at philip@ghosttourofguildford.co.uk.

Dawn of the Dead at The Electric Theatre (31st Oct)

The Duck House (25th Oct)

As we know, recently our beloved MPs where caught out a bit and found themselves in the duck house - no not “dog”, “duck”. This hilarious comedy featuring Ben miller centres on a world of dodgy receipts, dodgier deceit and pure parliamentary panic. Great show, and does the neat trick of being hilarious and hard-hitting at the same time. Tickets are available at www.yvonne-arnaud.co.uk - just make sure you get a receipt for expenses…

Halloween and all things spooky float like an apparition to the Electric Theatre for a spot of old school fright. Dawn of The Dead (rated 18) will be shown in full on the night of the 31st. Don’t miss the Zombie Apocolypse; phone 01483 444789 or visit www2.guildford.gov.uk/electricpeo for tickets.

Carrie at The Odeon (31st oct)

The Electric Theatre aren’t the only guys and ghouls getting involved in a spot of horrific revival - Guildford Odeon will be showing Carrie (rated 18). As with the Electric’s fayre, not one for the kids… www. odeon.co.uk/cinemas/guildford/92.

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LITERATURE LOVERS: Guildford Book Festival 17th - 27th October There’s so much great literary stuff happening at this year’s Guildford Book Festival, choosing what events to attend can be pretty daunting. Still, let’s try breaking some down into themes.

CLASSIC L I T E R AT U R E WITH A MODERN TWIST!

S P O RT I N G S TA R S

JOANNA TROLLOPE: SENSE & SENSIBILITY 26th & 27th Oct | 6.30pm The Electric Theatre £10 | £8 Concessions | £7 Under 16 You’re not going to find a book festival that doesn’t pay homage to one of our greatest women of words, Jane Austen. And you’ll find the writer given worthy tribute this year by no less than author Joanna Trollope and her book Sense and Sensibility, a modern reworking and reinvention of Austen’s most famous works.

CEREBRAL WRITERS

P O P ! C U LT U R E

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DR WHO: 50TH ANNIVERSARY

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26th Oct | 11am

School of Management Lecture Theatre 24th Oct | 7pm £8 | £5 concessions Physicist and broadcaster, Jim Al-Khlalli teams up with Simon Singh to talk about the Simpsons and their Mathematical Secrets. Apparently, the hugely successful animated series has more sophisticated maths references than many university degrees. Watch these two captivating speakers hold court on the hidden world of mathematics behind Springfield.

CELEBRATION The Electric Theatre £5 True fans of the time-travelling Doc know that there’s as much adventure in the pages of the many Dr Who books as there is on the TV series. Here Dr Who experts present two of the most exciting Doctor books ever! The Doctor: His Lives and Times by James Goss and Steve Tribe - the story of an impossible life, as told by the Doctor’s friends, by his enemies and by the man himself. The Vault by Marcus Hearn, draws on amazing, unseen material from the BBC archive making this an unmissable event for Who-heads.

For further information on all the events being held for the Guildford Book Festival 2013, visit the website at guildfordbookfestival.co.uk

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EXCLUSIVE: JENNIFER SAUNDERS TELLS YOU HER LIFE IN LAUGHS...

All these diaries are written in remarkable detail for the first couple of weeks of January. Then nothing. So a lot of the incidents that I will write about in this book may all have occurred in Januaryâ&#x20AC;Ś

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In a TG2 Guildford exclusive, we have an excerpt taken from Jennifer Saunders’ memoir ‘BONKERS: My Life in Laughs’, released on 10th October (Viking £20). Here, ‘Podge’ gives us an insight into her soupy memory…

Trying to amuse Goldie Hawn in Delhi.

I have been told that publishers these days like a particular type of memoir. They like a little bit of misery. They like a ‘mis mem’. Well, I’m afraid I have had very little ‘mis’ in my life, and nowadays I have even less ‘mem’. So we can knock that one on the head. In fact my brain is a bit soupy overall re the past. Sometimes it’s hard to know what is an actual memory and what is simply a memory of a photograph. Was I really called ‘Podge’ as a child? Answer: yes. Was I really surly, apathetic and introverted at school? Apparently not. That is simply an image I invent for myself. The truth is, I was fairly friendly, sometimes hard-working, and quite good at things. My mother has kept all my school reports. I imagined these would be a rich source of hilarity and irony, but they turn out to be decidedly average. She has also stashed a good selection of my schoolbooks, clay models, posters from my teenage bedroom wall, a few Fab 208 magazines and a selection of diaries: the Pony Club diary, the Honey diary, a diary with a small elf on the cover that was a present from my friend Karen. All these diaries are written in remarkable detail for the first couple of weeks of January. Then nothing. So a lot of the incidents that I will write about in this book may all have occurred in January. I have scant info re summers and autumns. One of the teenage diaries contained a code so I could write really important secrets. Each letter of the alphabet was represented by a shape taken from the capital letter A. Quite complicated, but luckily I had written the code down in the diary itself. I’m no fool! It is just about decipherable, so I could now read my deepest, darkest teenage desires. This was thrilling in anticipation, but sadly not in practice. I knew it was going to be disappointing when the result of the first codecrack read: ‘I really want a velvet hacking jacket.’ Memory is a liquid and strange thing. Researching my own life, I realize that there are major events I have totally forgotten, people I don’t remember meeting, shows I don’t remember being in and places I don’t remember going. And that can leave you

vulnerable. Quite a few years ago, my agent Maureen rang me at home. Her normal voice said, ‘Hello, love, a couple of things to go through vis‑a‑vis availabilities and dates and so on.’ We talked these things over and then she said, not in her normal voice, ‘Love, just wanted to check.’ Nervous laugh. ‘Have you ever been in a porn film?’ Me. Not normal voice. ‘Pardon?’ Maureen coughs. ‘Have you ever been, do you think, in a porn film? I’ll tell you why, love. The papers have been on to me to say they’ve seen your name on the credits of one such film and it looks like you in it.’ My heart is now beating fast. I think, I know I have never been in a porn film, but something is making me doubt myself. ‘I don’t know, love, I mean, I just thought I’d run it past you. I thought perhaps when you were in Italy?’ I spent seven months in Italy after I’d left school.Maureen knew this. Now I’m seriously considering the possibility. Was I in a porn film? My memory soup is working overtime. Was I drugged by some boyfriend? How could this have happened? I eventually resolved that the best thing was to say, ‘No.’ Maureen, relieved voice. ‘No. I didn’t think so, love. I suspect they’re just fishing.’ This happens quite a lot, apparently. The press go fishing and cast out into the celebrity pool with outrageous bait, just hoping to touch a nerve and get a nibble. I can honestly say to you, dear reader, that I have never been in such a film. However, there might well be a porn star out there with my name. Most people calculate their porn name by using the name of their first pet and their mother’s maiden name. That would make mine Suki Duminy. Just so there’s no confusion. Jennifer Saunders’ ‘BONKERS: My Life in Laughs’ is released on 10th October (Viking £20). Jennifer will be at G Live on Saturday 12th October as part of Guildford Book Festival. For more information, visit: www. guildfordbookfestival.co.uk.

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Talking to... Skit

What’s the creative process involved? How do you go about laying down a track? There’s not one specific way I get started. Sometimes I’ll start with the drums, sometimes I’ll start with a pad. My best mix downs have probably started with drums; if you lay them down and get them sounding right then you have that to reference the other instruments too.

Influences; musically and worldly? Clams Casino definitely; Burial obviously. Those are the two big ones, my two main influences. One’s from a hip hop background making instrumentals and the other’s from the UK with a garage and jungle background. But sonically they’re really similar.

aniel Bruin aka Skit is a member of the esteemed ACM alumni; a group of individuals that are infiltrating the music scene via the tuition of Guildford’s very own Academy of Contemporary Music. Skit’s tune, Sweat featuring Tijani, forthcoming on Plastician’s (pioneer of Dubstep and Grime) label Terrorhythm, is making women swoon and inspiring men to make woman swoon all over the UK…

Brand of music? A mix between electronic hip-hop and UK bass music - I’m just trying to bridge that gap a bit.

When did you start playing / producing music? I started playing really young. I started playing the trumpet when I was 8 and then got onto the guitar when I was 12. I originally got into producing to record bands and record my own demos but I got kind of sick of waiting around for other musicians. Then I just thought I’d start sequencing and producing electronic music; what I was listening to was just starting to really open my mind, and it went from there.

Local hang-out spot? Any nights that Kane FM put on really. I was going to places to hang out and listen to bad music… it makes more sense to go down the road to something Kane are putting on and listen to good music…

What’s your involvement with Kane FM? I did a one off show with Axon and from there I met a few people. I met Mr Fame and then some of the MC’s, and a couple of months ago Fame said we should get you on, and although I’m not living in Guildford anymore it’s still cool to do it.

What are you listening to at the moment? A lot of Sun Glitters, Koven for like the last two or three years, Deft, Two Inch Punch, Flying Lotus...there’s so much man, I could be here all day…

The highlight of your short career so far? Playing at Plastician’s night (Plan B basement in Brixton) …or maybe the Radio 1 play I got recently. A lot of my friends had been played already so it felt like I was the last one to pop my cherry!

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What are you listening to? Ben of Ben’s Collectors Records | 5 Tunsgate, Guildford | 01483 301165 A certified Surrey institution and go to destination for music lovers and keen consumers of second hand vinyl. Ben is not just the person behind the counter; he is a serious music lover, musician and collector himself - this and his personality is omnipresent at all times. What was the first record you ever bought? ‘Day Tripper / We Can work It Out’ double A-Side single by the Beatles, bought from Record Corner in Godalming. What record has had the most significance to your life? Probably ‘Hey Jude’ by The Beatles - anything by The Beatles, really - or Al Green. What are you listening to at the moment? ‘Bridge Over Troubled Water’ by Simon Garfunkel (it’s currently pouring with rain outside).

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THE BEST IN WORLD DARTS AT GUILDFORD SPECTRUM: Anyone who’s a fan of tungsten tossing simply must take heed of this fantastic showcase, taking place at Guildford Spectrum on Friday 18th October. When they say ‘the best in world darts’, this is not hyperbole – Dennis Priestley, Raymond van Barneveld, Aldershot’s finest James Wade and the greatest player in history, Phil ‘The Power’ Taylor, will be there… The night sees four of the games best players go head to head, with 16-times World Champion Taylor topping the bill. For those of you who don’t know, Taylor is essentially the Don Bradman, the Pele and Maradona hybrid, of darts… For more information, visit guildfordspectrum.co.uk or call 01483 443333.

GUILFEST 2014?

When Guilfest shut its doors in 2013 to make way for Magic Summer Live, we wrote on theguide2surrey.com back in July that – like many of you – we wanted the old festival back (search for ‘Guilfest 2014’ on the site should you wish to read the article in full). Now, with over 4000 signatures on an online petition and some dissenting voices, Guildford Borough Council have agreed to debate the prospect of its return at their next full meeting on Thursday October 10th. As we argued at the time, Guilfest wasn’t without flaw, but the lack of any form of community input at Live Nation’s corporate event was a real shame for the area. Keep updated and put your name down at you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/bring-back-guilfest. Should you wish to contact Guildford Borough Council on the matter, call 01483 50 50 50.

KANE FM 2ND BIRTHDAY PARTY Yes quite unbelievably Surrey bass peddlers Kane FM are turning two years’ old, and rather than throwing tantrums and needing to blow their nose, they are throwing a huge party on Friday 25th October – indeed, they’re throwing three huge parties, all the way until 3am… One wristband – three events. First up is a Drum n Bass Birthday Extravaganza at the Boileroom where the cream of the station’s D&B contingent will serve up the finest in upfront freshness. Running simultaneously at The Stoke, Surrey Hip Hop curators Phylum team up with Kane FM & Reading’s Holdin’ Court to present an evening of beats and rhymes. Finally, what good night out could be complete without a healthy and hefty dose of Funk & Soul? The Kings Head, conveniently situated across the road from The Stoke will do just that. Entry to The Boileroom and Stoke is via a £5 wristband, and can be obtained from either venue. Visit www.kanefm.com for more info.

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HALLOWEEN & BONFIRE NIGHT SAFETY Scare yourself, not others this autumn… Something about this time of year brings out the nocturnal instinct within us. However, we at The Guide 2 Guildford believe that fun must run parallel with safety. It’s obvious really. With this in mind, Surrey Police and their partners will again be working together during the Halloween and Bonfire Night period to target anti-social (read: nasty) behaviour and keep our fair citizens safe.

not to overstep the mark. It goes without saying, reader, that criminal offences will not be tolerated, so be nice and grown-ups, don’t over-do the alcohol. The message, in a nutshell - ‘Scare yourself, not others’.

There will be additional patrols throughout Guildford – and indeed Surrey as a whole - to address the potential rise in incidents at this time of year, and to make it clear

For information and advice on a safe Halloween and Bonfire Night, visit www.surrey.police.uk from the latter part of October.

In short then people, don’t use this time of year as an excuse to misbehave; let’s keep it friendly. Be safe. Be good to one another. Good night everybody!

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BONFIRE NIGHT BREAKDOWN Where would i find the best family bonfire?

Where would i find fireworks?

Struggling to choose which Bonfire to take the family to this year are you? Well we would whole-heartedly jump up and down and shout about Bramley Bonfire Night. Kicking off at 6pm on the 2nd of November the night will see a Guy competition, torch light procession and of course a wonderful Bonfire and Fireworks. Lovely local event. For more info check out bramleybonfire.co.uk

Want some of the best Fireworks in the area? Well then it has to be the firework display put on in Stoke Park in Guildford. Every year the display gets better and better and has a fantastic draw. Put on by The Guildford Lions on Tuesday the 5th of November, the show raises money for local causes. Entry is free, but visitors are asked if they would make a donation of £2 all of which will wing its way to the charities. More info at guildfordlions.co.uk/fireworks

Can’t decide, have you got a list of all the other good ones? Of course, here’s a little list of the great and the good for you:

RIPLEY Saturday 26th- Fun Fair, bonfire and firework display. FARNHAM Saturday 2nd- Torch lit procession and Firework display. CHIDDINGFOLD Saturday 2nd- Fantastic and historical Bonfire night in a charming Village. WOKING Saturday 2nd- Woking’s 20th extravaganza held in Woking Park. GODALMING Saturday 2nd- Town Bonfire (a bonfire in the town, not the town being set alight) and firework display.

Ok, but what about a good all-rounder, family, fireworks and the rest? Want everything? Don’t ask for much do you? Well, in that case Cranleigh Bonfire on Saturday the 2nd November is a fantastic event. Cranleigh offers you family fun, a great procession, fun fair, a HUGE bonfire and of course lots of whizz-popping Fireworks. All the fun kicks off at 6pm, there will be Guy Competitions as well as all the above. Word of advice though; if you’re thinking of grabbing a spot to eat in any of Cranleigh’s fine restaurants make sure you book. If not, don’t panic because there’s a plethora of food stalls to knock your taste-buds off. More info on the ubiquitous internet cranleighlions.org

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CHARITY SPOT: HEADWAY SURREY ccording to Oliver A McGeachy, a former media

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executive and CEO of Guildford based charity Headway Surrey, approximately 20,000 people a year in the county will suffer some sort of brain injury. “It’s something that is often overlooked in hospital,” says McGeachy, “unless there are obvious signs after an accident, it can go relatively undetected. The individual affected will be struggling with their memory and probably suffer from a general lack of concentration both of which have long-term implications.” Set up 27 years ago, Headway Surrey has just 6 employed staff and relies on a bank of 30 – 50 fantastic volunteers. Many of these have often had personal experience of a brain injury or are trainee neurologists, keen to get as much experience as possible. There are no quick fixes where brain injury is involved and it’s small footsteps rather than miraculous recoveries that take place. Brain injuries are the result of a range of causes - high risk sports accidents, car accidents and strokes. For many it’s like living in a ‘Groundhog Day,’ where they can’t recall what they did ten minutes earlier and have to repeat everything on a daily basis. Headway works with

people in their own homes re-teaching them the skills they need to live. There is also a vocational rehabilitation programme aimed at getting people back into work and education. They train the volunteers and match them to like minded individuals with similar interests. McGeachy continues: “We have one guy, a volunteer, who travels 30 miles every week so that he can come and play a game of chess with a chap who has a brain injury. It’s a free service and you can really see the difference it makes to people’s lives.” Every Friday Headway holds a ‘drop-in’ open door policy for anyone with an interest in studying brain injury. There is a different

LEND A HELPING HAND OCTOBER KELLYSTORE FUN-RAISERS GODALMING OXFAM The ubiquitous charity shop is looking for volunteers – giving up your free time to help the company would be rewarding and noble in equal measure.

This event is a sponsored run or walk around the Riverside Park, located next to the Spectrum Leisure Centre on Sunday 13th October. This is set to be an exciting day for both those taking part and those volunteering!

venue each month and all the meetings are registered on the website for any carers that want to join in. McGeachy concludes, “I can’t think of a charity that for its size has such an impact on the people for whom it was set up. You might not know about us just now but you will if you or a loved one suffers a brain injury. Then you will realise just how much support is needed.” If you would like to find out more please call Headway on 01483 455255 or visit their website at www.headwaysurrey.org

Original article appeared in the Charity Spot section of theguide2surrey.com. SOUTHERN ADDICTIONS ADVISORY SERVICE SADAS need a volunteer for one day a month to drive and pick up clients from their homes, take them to the venue for an organised National Trust Walk, and accompany them on the walk. Volunteers must be able to communicate with people with stress, depression and anxiety issues.

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OUR HISTORY THE ANGEL & THE FLOATING NUN ...a potted history of where we live and who lived here by Will Knowlton

et us away to The Angel Posting House Lwhere, it is said, the hotel hasn’t always

been a hotel (all good ghost tales start this way, don’t they?) - at The Angel it appears that some guests have checked out permanently. Mwahaha! It turns out that the hotel has a ghost that’s been seen on the staircase in the main hall. Not just spotted; this ghost has been smelt as well (ewww…) The story goes: a few years ago a manager was working late. It got to midnight and his colleague called to him saying that he could smell the ghost (really?). Having no doubt checked that his colleague hadn’t been tucking in to the bar, the two stood at the bottom of the stairs and watched a white outline of the nun who moved across the gallery that’s above the hall. This is the Floating Nun (no, not a euphemism for a poo). The smell of lavender was exceptionally pungent, heavy and intense (and probably oddly calming). They then, out of natural curiosity or because it’s all made up, followed her. As she floated lazily along the corridor, floorboards creaked and the aroma of lavender continued… Strange; historically the hotel’s famous ghost is a continental soldier not a nun. Apparently he was an imperial soldier staying in the Freiburg Suite (Guildford’s twinned with Freiburg - lovely place, you should go). The soldier is said to be dressed in a

uniform and is said to sport a droopy moustache (his companions the Indian, the Cowboy, Cop and Builder haven’t been spotted). He was first seen by a couple who noticed his reflection in the mirror of their wardrobe; they then sketched him. I would too.

As she floated lazily along the corridor, floorboards creaked and the aroma of lavender continued… . The “intrigue” doesn’t stop there though. The crypt below the hotel was a part of Whitefriars Monastery and our nun was having an affair with one of the monks. The monks (in a show of standard medieval Christian forgiveness) bricked her up, alive, and she starved to death. FYI - without water it takes three days to perish, the last few hours of which are like dying of the worst hangover you’ve had. Nasty. This makes sense as to why she’s still there, wandering the corridors looking for an exit (and a glass of water…)

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GUILDFORD: WHY DOES THE TOWN HAVE THREE FOOD BANKS? t’s a common perception Ithat Surrey’s county town, Guildford, stands as a monument to well-heeled and comfortable middle England. Only last month, the town was named “the most luxurious shopping capital in the UK” in the Telegraph after research conducted by Experian put Guildford ahead of other affluent places like Kingston and Harrogate as a thriving town centre resilient to the recession that has suffocated so many other high streets, cobbled or otherwise. And while that may be true, Guildford’s prosperous reputation disguises a worrying number of households for whom three square meals a day represents more luxury than any number of Armani or Hugo Boss outlets. Since the coalition government’s welfare reforms back in April this year, many individuals and families have seen their benefits severely reduced or cut entirely. Living, disability and jobseekers allowance have all seen heavy sanctions, stranding many at the distressing juncture of choosing between using what little income they have left to pay the rent or to feed themselves. To help those most in need, an ever growing number of Food Banks have sprung up; cooperatively run

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community projects and drop-in centres that provide desperately needed food packages to families and individuals who are struggling. Ann Mather runs the North Guildford Food Bank (NGFB) at St. Claire’s church in Park Barn. She set up the food bank in December 2012 with a grant from the Council after growing concerned for the welfare of some of the people in the area. “I felt called upon by God to do something and we did a survey of people’s needs in this area and found that loneliness and debt were the two big problems. “The result of debt was that people weren’t feeding their families properly, they were going without food themselves and their children were going without. It seemed obvious to open a food bank. We checked with a lot of local agencies and they agred and so we started.” These agencies comprise of GPs, social services, the Citizen’s Advice Bureau, churches and charities among others. People who cannot afford to buy food can visit these agencies and receive a voucher which they can present to a food bank such as NGFB for three days’ worth of nonperishable food. Their food is donated from sources such as churches, charities, the local Tesco’s store and from local businesses. Ann and her team have

fed four hundred people since opening, half of them children, although she expresses concern as the frequency of new clients has begun to increase over the summer and shows no signs of slowing. “We saw it increase about two months ago. Benefit cuts are significant in this and also the bedroom tax. It catches up with people; one minute they don’t see it then suddenly they’re in arrears and debts are sky high. Sadly, I think it is going to get worse.” One client I spoke to at NGFB, a disabled mother of four children, also with disabilities, told me: “If it wasn’t for this food bank, I don’t know what we’d do. We’d probably live on thin air.” She had lost her income support earlier in the year and has had to live off the food that the volunteers provide while she waits for a tribunal to reinstate her living allowance. “I’m not holding my breath,” she says, “I don’t want to be on benefits, I’d love to work but with disabled kids and hospital visits and everything it’s impossible.”

Guildford Citizen’s Advice Bureau have issued 49 vouchers over June, July and August this year, more than treble the amount issued in 2012. “The main reasons are problems with benefits administration,” explains Ursula Quinlan from

Guildford CAB. “I think people who’ve got the most difficult time are not necessarily those on benefits but those termed the ‘working poor’, people who have worked hard but are on minimum wage. We haven’t yet seen the full impact of the benefit cuts and bedroom tax. We can’t predict how it is going to pan out.”

The charity Oxfam reports that the number of people using food banks throughout the UK has risen from 70,000 last year to half a million in 2013. Both Oxfam and the Trussell Trust, the UK’s largest food bank operator, take the position that the introduction of welfare reforms is directly responsible for the increase in popularity of food banks, something the Conservative Minister for Welfare, Lord Freud, denies. So for all that Guildford enjoys a reputation for apparent luxury and comfort, the rise in the number of food banks and the numbers of people now dependent upon their service remains a sobering reminder that too many at risk in our community live at the mercy of draconian welfare rules, where the simple ability to feed themselves and their families comes not from the government but from the charity and kindness of others.

GUILDFORD’S FOOD BANKS: WHERE TO FIND THEM North Guildford Food Bank St Clare’s Church, Cabell Road, Park Barn, Guildford, GU2 8JW Email: northguildfordfoodbank@gmail.com www. www.northguildfordfoodbank.co.uk Salvation Army Food Bank and Drop-in Centre Woodbridge Rd, Guildford, GU1 4QQ Tel: 01483 506763 www.salvationarmy.org.uk/sou/Guildford Guildford Action Guildford Action Drop-in Centre, The Community Centre, 3 Leapale Lane, Guildford, GU1 4LY Tel: 01483 533942

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FAO: PARENTS RE: TEENAGERS BY YOUNG REPORTER, BETH ROBERTS Cooperating with teenagers can be dangerous work. With vile mood swings, a vicious attitude and a general notion that they know better, it’s easy to see why they are the most common complaint of all parents. However you’ll be happy to know that they’re only taking all their emotions out on you because they love you most of all… Trust me, they won’t want to tell you how they’re feeling if you constantly nag them with a never ending list of probing questions: “how was your day?”, “who did you ‘hang out’ with?” and,

most commonly, “are you ok?” I think it’s safe to say that most teenagers will reply with either some form of primitive grunt or an extremely sarcastic comment… So keep it short and sweet. If your child looks visibly distressed, let them explain to you why they are in such a foul mood; they will definitely come to you if they feel they need to. They honestly know that if they have any real problems, that their family are there for them and will do anything to make sure they are ok. In short, nagging gets you nowhere!

Don’t nag, listen to your teenager, be calm, and remember that your teenager is one big ball of emotion…

Now, most teenagers will claim that the most important thing that a parent can do is listen. This is probably the most important piece of advice that a parent can get. Before you get angry and condemn your teenager, remember that they honestly think that they’re right! Every teenager thinks that they know what’s best. This means that one of the best things you can do as a parent is play along. Listen to their side of the story then you can judge whether they really do have a point. If you do not agree with them, then this is the time to give them advice, without raising your voice! So, to conclude, I think that the most important guidelines for surviving being the parent of a teenager are: don’t nag, listen to your teenager, be calm, and remember that your teenager is one big ball of emotion. Any time spent with a teenager will show you that they can switch emotion in the blink of an eye and that any insignificant event may prove very distressing. So take time to observe your teenager and make sure that they aren’t facing too much pressure in education, social situations and even family life...

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MUM’S THE WORD SOMETHING NOT TO BE MISSED

Where’s Wally Hunt! WHEN Saturday 19th October | 10am – 4pm WHERE Guildford Town Centre (no booking required)

BATMAN (1966) Running Time: 105mins Cost: Amazon £4.69

The movie based on the iconic 1966 television series sees the dynamic duo face four super villains who plan to hold the world to ransom. To do so they have use of a secret invention that can instantly dehydrate people - ohhhhhhh!

What Rigby says: What is the movie about? It’s about Batman silly - and also, boy wonder! What is your favourite part of the movie? The bam, biff and the boff. Also, all the batmobiles which I would like to have… Who are the baddies? The Joker, The Penguin, The Riddler and Catwoman who is actually trying to be nice – they are the united under world and actually very naughty.

HOW MUCH Free Join in the fun by searching for Wally all around Guildford Town Centre and you could WIN a Where’s Wally? Goody bag! Where’s Wally Treasure Hunt sheets will be distributed from The Electric Theatre & Tourist Information Office.

BUSY LIZZY TODDLER MUSIC Into the G Live studio plodded an array of little people, toddlers of various ages and sizes – here’s a low-down on Toddler Music… THE TEACHER: Nicky, a bubbly lady who was quick to welcome everyone. Knowing other kids from classes before and remembering their names was quite impressive. THE CLASS: A fun session of nursery rhymes with some actions and percussion instruments for the kids to tap, rattle, jangle or bang along with. THE ATMOSPHERE: Comfortable, relaxed and fun. THE DRESS CODE: Casual. Any clothes would have been fine as the kids didn’t do much movement. Overall impression was that it’s an ideal class for kids of around 2. Toddling youngsters and kids just learning songs and with an interest in noises would get a lot from it. My daughter was pushing the boundary of age at 3-and-a-half, while my son, at 1, was more suited to the level of what was done but he was a touch too young in terms of staying in one place and listening etc. That said, I think two year olds would love it! I’d recommend giving it a go and seeing if your kids enjoy it…

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TRY SOMETHING NEW PUMPKIN WEEK AT SECRETTS IN MILFORD by Fiona Knowlton

What is it about the prospect of carving a pumpkin that makes us all turn into children? This October we’ll be heading to Secretts to find out.

ver the last decade or so Halloween has seen its popularity soar, and now gives bonfire night a run for its money. Long gone are the days of simply buying a packet of sweets just in case you get a group of children knocking on your door. The little ones now embrace this festival and all its ghoulishness. So for the second year in a row I am off to Secretts in Milford to embrace all things pumpkin-related with my children and husband (well we need someone to carry the huge orange squashes…) Pumpkin week at Secretts happens to coincide with half term - which means that you can visit anytime between Sunday the 27th October and Friday the 1st November. The main aim of the day is to, of course, pick your pumpkin - and this part of your trip involves a free tractor ride for the whole family, on your quest to find the perfect potential jack o’ lantern. Once this task is complete and you have paid for your bounty, it’s off to engage your children in some Halloween crafts. They can try making a paper plate mask and make your own ghost, using a ping pong ball and a handkerchief. There is also Winnie the Witch storytelling and a children’s entertainer - which means that you will have very happy children by the end of the day. Finally for those parents that need to stock up on sweets for the stream of trick or treaters, the farm shop has one of the best confectionary departments in the area. After all you can never have too many sugary delights at the ready…. For more details go to secretts.co.uk/event/pumpkin-week

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WHAT TO DO - Half Term Week What: The Man in the Moon day camps When: Monday 28th October to 1st November Where: Camelsdale School, Haslemere More Info: A week of day camps for children

in school year 1 and over, finishing with a performance of Hotel Transylvania. £25 per day, £20 with Day Camp Passport. www.themaninthemoon.co.uk

What: Family Arts Festival When: Friday 18th October to Sunday 3rd November from 10am daily

Where: GLive, London Road, Guildford More Info: GLive are hosting a range of events

this autumn including a mini treasure hunt around the foyer to kick your visit off, Lovely Library Books where your tiniest ones can sign up to their first library card and an interactive dance performance, Humpty Dumpty: A Wibbly Wobbly World of Words. Event prices vary. www.glive.co.uk

What: Family Festival of Films and Fun When: 28th October to 2nd November Where: The Electric Theatre, Guildford More Info: A week of family friendly films, free

arty fun, puppet theatre, workshops, interactive shows & storytelling including a showing of The Curse of the Were-Rabbit on the 31st October. Ticket prices vary throughout events. www.guildford.gov.uk

What: Fulham Soccer Schools When: 28th October to 1st November Where: Surrey Sports Park, Richard Meyjes Rd, Guildford

More Info: Billy’s Beginners for 3-5 year olds: 10-

11am at £3, Skills Development for 6-10 year olds and Player Progressions for 11-14 year olds: both from 9am-3pm at £18 per day. www.fulhamsoccerschools.com

What: Riverside Treasure Trail When: When it tickles your fancy Where: Beginning at Millmead, Guildford and

covering the most beautiful and historic places in town. More Info: Two hour treasure trails for all the family at £6.99 per trail. www.treasuretrails.co.uk

What: Extreme Activity Day Camps When: Monday 28th October to Friday 1st November 10am-4pm

Where: Guildford Spectrum More Info: Children aged 5 to 12 can spend

What: Hobble’ween Week When: 28th October to 1st November Where: Hobbledown Adventure Park, Epsom More Info: Skibblers’ spooky dungeon, fancy

dress competition & apple bobbing. Normal admission prices. www.hobbledown.com

the week bowling, swimming, ice skating, trampolining, athletics and arts and crafts activities at £107.50 per week www.guildfordspectrum.co.uk

What: Guildford Historic Trail When: When it tickles your fancy Where: All over Guildford More Info: Just pick up a Guildford Historic trail

brochure at The Tourist Information Centre and learn as you walk about Guildford’s most historic sights and buildings.

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ctober sees a new era for professional basketball in Surrey as Surrey United (formerly Surrey Heat) tip-off their debut BBL (British Basketball League) this autumn at Surrey Sports Park. With the franchise under new ownership, the team have been quick to ring the changes with a focus on young upcoming talent, including GB U20s starlet Elvisi Dusha, mixed with a number of American and European signings including Kevin Fleming and George Williams. You can be there to see how this new team develops with October home matches versus Durham Wildcats on Sunday 13 October (3pm tip) and Plymouth Raiders on Sunday 20 October (3pm tip). Plus, Guide to Guildford readers and Good Time Guide cardholders can experience the thrill of a live pro basketball game night for just £1! Book online at www.surreyunited.co.uk, www.surreysportspark.co.uk/book or call 01483 689111 and quote the offer code ‘TG2GUNITED’.

WIN AN ALL EXPENSES PAID NIGHT OUT FOR 4 AT THE THREE CROWNS WISBOROUGH GREEN.

his excellent prize from the team at The Three Crowns pub is for four people to dine out. The prize include a three course meal from their new menu, selected wines to compliment your food and return travel by taxi so that you can relax and enjoy your evening. The Three crowns has a reputation for providing exceptional food which is locally sourced and served by their friendly and professional team. The pub is cosy and inviting and always bustling with locals which means you will undoubtedly have a wonderful evening. To enter the competition please email your name, email address and phone number (we will not use this for any other purposes) to admin@thegoodtimeguide.com or go to www.theguide2surrey.com and click on the completion tab. Good luck.

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PRODUCER OF THE MONTH Crockford Bridge Far m CP UA MR VP IKNI GN New Haw Road, Addlestone, Nr. Weybridge, Surrey KT15 2BU Info Line: 01932 853 886 Farm Shop: 01932 852 630 Email: info@crockfordbridgefarm.co.uk

What you Need So you’ve got your pumpkin, now all you have to do is draw your design out on paper to use as a template and gather the right tools for the job. Tools such as these…

A SHARP KNIFE. This will trim the stem if required and is good for cutting out initial pieces.

While it might not be super close to Guildford, Godalming and Cranleigh, New Haw does boast one of the best farm shops and pick your own farms in Surrey, and one very special seasonal crop in particular pulls in the crowds from all over at this time of year…

PUMPKINS!

rockford Bridge Farm has been a favourite of foodies for the last 28 years. Owned by fifth-generation farmer Paul Smith and wife Caroline, the 78-acre farm in New Haw grows a staggering variety of crops all year round, selling the fresh fruit and veg in their renowned farm shop. The shop also sells homemade cakes, breads and pies, farmhouse cheeses, ice cream and dairy products to name a few and also boasts a fresh meat counter with handmade sausages alongside fresh poultry and fantastic joints of meat. But this being October, there’s one crop that will be drawing visitors young and old to the farm: pumpkins. “We have been growing pumpkins for at least 15 years,” says Caroline Smith. “We’ve become renowned for having a huge selection of small, large and unusual shaped pumpkins. So people that want beautifully shaped, unmarked pumpkins come to Crockford.” But what about pumpkin as an ingredient? “I think people are willing to try more unusual foods,” she says. “I think

squashes and pumpkins are very popular in pies, mixed with cinnamon and honeys, or cut into slices and roasted or put into soups. But I’d still say that 80% of our pumpkins are sold to carve.” The rotund squashes prove an annual draw for people eager to get carving for Halloween. With an average annual yield of about 2500 pumpkins, the farm makes them available to customers not just through the shop but during their annual October Halloween events where visitors can enjoy pumpkin carving by expert carvers, trick or treat hunts, face painting, spooky performances and all sorts of creepy fun. Visit their website at crockfordbridgefarm.co.uk for more details on their halfterm Halloween events. Keep an eye out too for Crockford Farms’ pumpkins on BBC’s Eastenders, Channel 4 and in displays at high-end London stores like the Mulberry. “Our pumpkins have got into all sorts of places over the years,” said Caroline, “our pumpkins are more famous than we are!”

A sturdy, metal spoon. Ideal for scooping and scraping out the insides of the pumpkin.

A large bowl. Because this will get messy.

A long, serrated knife for sawing through the tough parts.

A smaller serrated blade for finer details…

And if you’re a real artist, a scalpel.

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RECIPES - PUMPKIN PROVIS Pumpkin Bread The idea of baking bread can sometimes be off-putting. This pumpkin bread is a great starting point, as it’s half cake, half loaf and - dare I say it - fairly failure proof. Serve it with butter or apricot jam.

• 500g Strong White Flour • 280g Water • 150g Slow Roasted Pumpkin • 1 tsp Quick Yeast • 1 tsp Salt (5g)

1. Heat oven to 180 degrees or gas mark 3. 2. Cut the pumpkin in half, scoop out the seeds. 3. Cut the pumpkin meat into chunks. Drizzle in oil and put in the oven to cook. 4. 10-20 mins later the pumpkin meat should be nice and soft. If it’s going black, it’s burnt. Let it cool and then blend to a puree. 5. In a large bowl, weigh out the water and then add the yeast. 6. In a smaller bowl, weigh out the flour and then add the salt. 7. Pour the flour into the water and mix. Don’t worry if the mixture is a bit dry. The pumpkin will add the moisture. 8. Now knead the dough 15-20 seconds. Let the dough relax for a minute before you add the pumpkin. 9. Mix in the pumpkin slowly, not all at once. Fold the pumpkin into the dough. 10. Once all the pumpkin has been folded into the dough let it stand for 10 minutes to relax. 11. Fold the dough on itself 10-15 times do not knead it heavily. 12. Leave to prove in a warm room till it has roughly doubled in size. 13. Turn out the dough and mould into your tin. 14. Leave to rise again then cook for 50 – 60 mins or until a skewer comes out of the middle of the loaf clean.

Pumpkin & Lentil Soup This is my favourite soup recipe of all time. The lentils really give it the most wonderful texture, turning this into pure comfort food. You may consider not adding in the parmesan rind DON’T, as I promise you once you have tried the soup, will never make it again without this secret ingredient. • 2tbsp olive oil • 1 large brown onion • One butternut squash, peeled, de seeded and cubed. • 2 large carrots peeled and chopped into slices. • 1 litre of chicken stock (vegetable can be substituted) • Handful of red lentils • Parmesan rind

1. Heat the oil in a large pan and sauté the onions until soft. 2. Add the squash and the carrots and sweat for 2 mins over a low heat. 3. Add the stock and lentils and bring to the boil. Reduce to a simmer and add the parmesan rind. 4. Cook for 50mins then remove from the heat. 5. Remove the parmesan rind and mash the soup with a potato masher until the consistency is to your liking. Season with lots of black pepper and serve with crusty bread.

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SIONS WITH SARAH COOK

Chicken and Pumpkin Curry This is a simple curry that packs a lot of flavour. It is best served the next day once the pumpkin has soaked up all the spices. This is a great dish to have on an autumn evening.

• 2 tbsp peanut oil • 600g single chicken breast fillets, cut across the grain into 2cm pieces • 1 brown onion, halved, finely chopped • 2 tbsp finely grated fresh ginger • 2 garlic cloves, crushed • 1 tbsp ground turmeric • 1 tbsp ground cumin • 2 tsp ground coriander • 400g pumpkin or butternut squash, deseeded, peeled, cut into 2cm cubes • 375ml (1 1/2 cups) vegetable stock • 1/4 cup loosely packed coarsely chopped fresh coriander • Pinch of salt • Rice to serve

1. Heat oil in a large heavy-based saucepan over medium-high heat. 2. Add half the chicken and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes or until brown. Transfer to a bowl. 3. Reheat pan and repeat with remaining chicken. 4. Reheat pan and add the onion, ginger and garlic. Cook, stirring, for 3 minutes or until onion softens. 5. Add turmeric, cumin, ground coriander and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds or until fragrant. 6. Add the chicken, pumpkin and stock, and bring to the boil. 7. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, covered, for 15 minutes or until the pumpkin is tender. 8. Remove from heat and stir in half the fresh coriander. 9. Taste and season with salt. 10. Meanwhile, cook the rice. Serve with the remaining half of the coriander sprinkled on top of the curry.

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WHERE TO EAT

Rich Lee visits Kinghams, Shere This year Kinghams celebrates its 20th anniversary, and chef and proprietor, Paul Baker has hardly left his kitchen in all that time ..

he gorgeous village of Shere, popular with tourists, film crews and anyone seeking a slice of quintessential English village life also boasts one of Surrey’s best little

restaurants and one of its longest established. This year Kinghams celebrates its 20th anniversary, and chef and proprietor, Paul Baker has hardly left his kitchen in all that time. “We had a big celebration this April to celebrate 20 years in business,” says Paul, “and people who have been coming to the restaurant for twenty years came on the night; it was great to see old friends.” Having trained at the Royal Lancaster (now the Lancaster Hotel in London) and then ran his own catering business, Paul took a gamble in 1993 and opened Kinghams in Shere. “I had everything on the line for this place, put my house up for security and so did my father. After about year three, things really took off. It’s been hard work for a lot of years to build up a good customer base. We now have people who come from all over the place, some from London, Epsom, Guildford obviously and locals, but we’d never survive on local business alone.”

we’re so successful,” agrees Paul, “it’s always someone’s birthday!” It’s evident from our fabulous meal tonight that Kinghams’ reputation for outstanding ‘modern English’ cuisine is well founded, but here all the frills and thrills are mainly found in the flavours on offer although the kitchen makes a little presentation go a long way. To start with, a simple, classic goat’s cheese and caramelised onion tart on dressed leaves sang with a swirl of rosemary and crème fraîche dressing. Another starter, a trio of crab came with a Thai crab cake, crab and avocado timbale and crab bisque sweetened with brandy. Three fantastically tasty crab concoctions on one dish. Win.

Having never seen a mains of pork belly I didn’t like the look of, I couldn’t resist ordering the dish from the set menu. More than just a square of gorgeously tender, succulent pork, it was the extra layer The place seems to be a big draw for anyone after of sweet, smoky flavour from the spiced apple a place to celebrate: “that’s one of the reason’s and chorizo that sent me

to a very happy place, all of it sat on a rich pea puree and dark, silky jus with a vulgar arch of wicked crisp crackling on top. Our other mains was a moist breast and thigh of guinea fowl on an –unusual- mash of sweet potato and coconut that worked beautifully by itself and with a fresh, vibrant, chorizo, red pepper and coriander dressing. We finished off with a decadent, smooth mint chocolate truffle torte and a peach and raspberry crumble, a dessert as homely and comforting as Kinghams’ cottage interior: a space of low, wooden beams, an inglenook fireplace, soft lighting and intimate seating that feels like nothing less than a piece of Shere brought inside. Outstanding food, a first class wine list, a charming setting, friendly front-of-house team –many of whom are an extended family; some have even grown up at Kinghams- makes this little restaurant a fantastic destination and whose success seems assured for another twenty years, at least.

OPENING HOURS | LUNCH : Tue -Sun 12pm onwards | DINNER : Tue - Sat 7pm onwards All bookings must be made by telephone on 01483 202168 | WEBSITE : kinghams-restaurant.co.uk

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FARMERS MARKETS & OTHER FOODIE TREATS

Foodie Events CHEESE TASTING Fantastic opportunity to try cheeses old and new from all over the UK Tue 8th Oct | Cranleigh Arts Centre | £10 | Tel: 07785 790213 SAUSAGE NIGHT Make, taste and celebrate the humble banger! Thurs 24th Oct | Butchers Hall, Forest Green £10 | Tel: 01306 621118 TASTE OF AUTUMN Cookery demonstrations, apple tastings, delicious produce stalls, family activities and special guest, celebrity chef James Martin Wed 16 Oct - Sun 20 Oct | RHS Garden Wisley, Woking COOKERY DEMO - STRESS FREE DINNER PARTY Classically-trained chef David Gillott from Four Gables Food Academy shares professional tips for an impressive, stress-free diner party Wed 6th Nov | 10:30-12:30 Priory Farm Shop, Sandy Lane, Nutfield, RH1 4EJ £14.50 members | £18.50 non-members Tel: 01737 822 603 | www.PrioryFarm.co.uk

MICHELLE FRANKGATE The Kings Head, Kings Road, Guildford How long have you been in the pub industry? I grew up in it! My parents had a pub when I was younger. I swore that I’d never get into this crazy industry. I actually started working in hotels and then moved into the pub trade. It’s probably been 12 years now. What was the first pub you worked in? The Axe & Cleaver in Dunham Massey near Manchester. What makes your pub different from the rest? It’s a cliché, but there’s something for everyone: great foreign beers, Fuller’s ales and a mix of beers from local breweries. Of course we do great pub food too! And we’ve got a fantastic team here who I love. Recommendations? Frontier lager is Fuller’s first craft beer; it’s been flying out of the taps. Food wise, the pork belly is definitely a house favourite. Favourite tipple? I’m a champagne girl. If I can’t afford, then a good Vodka-based drink is always a winner. Gastro pubs or traditional taverns? Gastro. Friday nights or Sunday afternoons? My weekend tends to start on a Sunday afternoon when everybody else is finishing. I’m usually working Fridays which I enjoy; I’d be bored otherwise. Favourite pub in the Guildford area? I’m not not going to say mine am I? The Kings Head. Favourite pub elsewhere? My parents’ pub in the village I grew up in, The Blue Bell near Peterborough. If you were a drink, what would you be? No idea [here enters the other half, Jon]…a variation of a mojito, a strawberry mojito I reckon. Sweet, strong and made up of many ingredients…

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Mobile and laptop sales and repair in Guildford Unlocking & repairs of all kind of mobile phones available * We buy & sell new and second hand phones * Laptop repairs available * Refill ink cartridges available at cheap prices * All kinds of mobile phones accessories available

10% discount available on all accessories & repairs with this advert MOBILE MASTERS 109 Woodbridge road Guildford Surrey GU1 4PY Tel: 01483 569 424 mobile_masters@hotmail.co.uk www.mobilesmasters.co.uk

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THE LITTLE BEAUTY BOOK fter the lovely warm summer we have had - and with autumn well A on its way - it’s time to look after your skin, and put some moisture back that may have been lost. So The Relaxation Rooms in Guildford is the perfect place to do just that… T H E T R E AT M E N T Signature body bliss indulgence treatment W H AT T H E Y S A Y This is a treatment to put moisture back into your skin. Highly indulgent and relaxing. W H AT ’ S I N V O LV E D

T H E R E S U LT S

This is an experience which starts with your whole body being covered in a combination of oil and salt to fully exfoliate you and stimulate your skin. You then take a shower to clean this off. Your body is then massaged with a rich moisturising cream, and you are wrapped in a loose linen wrap for half an hour. While this is on, you enjoy a facial cleanse and relaxing oriental face and scalp massage.

The body bliss indulgence leaves your skin feeling fresh and extremely smooth. The treatment is also extremely relaxing leaving you feeling refreshed and calm – it comes highly recommended as the weather draws in... T H E D E TA I L S SIGNATURE BODY BLISS INDULGENCE

90 mins - £85.00 To book, call The Relaxation Rooms in Guildford on 01483 561110 or visit www.relaxationrooms.com

PRODUCT REVIEW here is no better way to put T moisture back into your skin than by using a good night cream. Cult 51 is the cream to end all creams. With its promise to reduce wrinkles and plumpen your skin, this is surely worth the investment. CULT51 Night Cream 50ml

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SAVE THE SEEDS

by Wizzi Seaton

nearly that time of year again. When holes are slashed into IItoldissheets, masks are made and ghosts and ghouls prowl Surrey’s streets for treats…

The competitive out there may already be blueprinting this year’s pumpkin designs; go on, you can admit it. Searching for the perfect carving utensil to transform the huge, seasonally selected pumpkin into a grisly instrument of terror. But what do you do with all the goo?

infection and a support for sexual function and fertility. Alongside this, a study has shown that pumpkin seed oil can help reduce the inflammation associated with arthritis. There’s more…

It turns out that amongst the stringy flesh we battle to expel each year lurks one of the highest nutritive super-foods on the market. Yep, there’s that buzzword again. With alkaline forming properties pumpkin seeds are great at balancing the acidic foods found in many of our modern diets. They have been shown to lower cholesterol - good if you eat a lot of red meat - and are high in quality protein, making them a great source for vegetarians. Oil extracted from pumpkin seeds may be beneficial to benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate) sufferers. The high fibre and phytosterol (plant sterols) content means they hold protective compounds necessary to keep everything ‘flowing’. Particularly rich in zinc, the seeds are a natural daily nibbled defence against

As well as benefitting our physical health their high content of the amino acid L-tryptophan means they may encourage better sleep and ward off the symptoms of depression. When we ingest L-tryptophan our bodies convert it to 5-HTP, which naturally aids the production of serotonin (biological happy juice). So save your seeds this Halloween and give your body and your mind a natural autumnal boost. As local nutritional therapist Janet Ledsham (janetledsham.co.uk) says Pumpkin seeds are nutritious, delicious, versatile and widely available. They are best eaten raw as cooking can damage the delicate fats they contain and for this reason, once the pack is opened, always store in the fridge.

DI D YOU K NOW ? As well as being a staple of Mexican cuisine, pumpkin seeds are one of the few substances that increase in nutritive value with age. Try storing them in a cool dry place for five months before adding them to snack pots and cereals for a protein boost after exercise. You can buy pumpkin seeds from Holland and Barrett, Guildford:

Pack of seeds 500g

£5.99 Or you can get the oil from Food for Thought, Guildford:

Viridian Pumpkin Seed Oil 200ml

£9.60

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YOUR STREET Smithbrook Kilns

C R E AT E SMITHBROOK GLASSBLOWING STUDIO 26 SMITHBROOK KILNS | 01483 548480 Truly unique glassware produced by resident glass-blower Jake Mee. Partake in a course and learn this ancient skill or simply marvel at the work as a visitor to this fascinating corner of Smithbrook Kilns. WE LOVE the glass friendship balls, a delightful gift for your favourite people.

almost the finished article

FIRING EARTH ART STUDIO 82 SMITHBROOK KILNS | 01483 268788 Whether you’re part of a group or simply a keen ceramics enthusiast, this quaint and well established studio is the ideal spot to enjoy a ‘crafternoon’. A hub of arts and creation, proprietor Mandy is more than helpful and able to assist in your every ceramic need.

S PA R K L E JON DIBBEN JEWELLERY | 40A SMITHBROOK KILNS | 01483 278170 Ethically sourced gem stones and gold, as well as a meticulous attention to detail contribute to the overall ethos and design of jewellery made by Jon Dibben. An oasis of opulence and indulgence. SIMON PURE | 3 SMITHBROOK KILNS | 01483 273111 Contemporary jewellery with a nod to natural themes within their design, Simon Pure creates gorgeous jewellery fit for the everyday and the ‘big’ day.

the natural flow of Simon Pure

LO O K G R E AT On the arm…

At home…

REBECCA JANE | 83 SMITHBROOK KILNS | 01483 548633 Reclaimed leather transformed into unique handbags, Rebecca Jane is an ethical fashion label based on innovative design. reclaimed leather transformed into designer bags A must visit for discerning fashionistas. WE LEARN to love your lost leathers and textiles! Rebecca provides fun workshops on ecodesign which can make for the perfect group outing.

ZARAFET | 26A SMITHBROOK KILNS | 01483 548844 Luxury, elegance and refinement defines, both literally and aesthetically, the hand loomed Turkish linens that Zarafet provide, by blending artisan workmanship with contemporary living.

E AT C A K E BRICKS | SMITHBROOK KILNS | 01483 276780 Naturally, all this shopping can make one hungry. Sustenance is best served in the form of cake (not scientifically true); however if your sweet tooth doesn’t ache like mine, then other food stuffs are available too!

cake you say?

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OCTOBER 2013

CHARITY SHOPPER A

veritable wealth of charity shops populate the High Streets of Guildford, Godalming & Cranleigh. Each month we'll introduce you to some thrifty treats which will inspire, save you money and make you look wonderful.

Linea ladies jacket . from Phylis Tuckwell, Guildford

.£11.99

Zara ladies jacket from Cancer Research UK, Guildford .

£17.99 .

In the spirit of Guildford Book Festival, Charity Shopper visits the Oxfam Book Shop. These textual delights caught our eye...

‘She Came to Stay’

‘The Pooh Story Book’

‘Comics: ideology, power & the critics’

by Simone de Beauvoir

by A.A. Milne

by Martin Baker

£1.99

£2.49

£9.99

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HOT SHOP: ONE FORTY 140 High Street, Cranleigh, Surrey GU6 8RF | 01483 272627 | www.oneforty.co.uk W H AT T H E Y S E L L Possibly the smallest department store in the biggest village in England. A collection of men and women’s fashion items, homewares and gifts as well as a delightful café upstairs, very much packaged in the Cranleigh way; expect country living etched with quality.

HOT SHOPPERS

W H AT W E L O V E The gorgeous crockery, fit to complete the country look of any kitchen.

W HY VI S I T ? Bubbly Breakfast – a full English breakfast or scrambled eggs with smoked salmon and a glass of bubbly. Why not?

Harriet

Jon

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Designer at Jon Dibben, Smithbrook Kilns

Harriet’s wearing a Topshop top, Miss Selfridge jeans, Nike trainers

Jon’s wearing a shirt and trousers, both from Topman and a charity shop jumper.

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VINTAGE TREATS ACROSS GUILDFORD TOWN Check out the best kept hide outs for vintage treasures in Surrey…

THE PACKHOUSE Runfold | Owned by Alison 01252 781010 This 400-year-old grade 2 listed building is crammed with antiques; no two visits will ever be the same. Shop for vintage one-off titbits, beautifully aged furniture pieces and irreplaceable gifts for your friends and family. SOMETHING DIFFERENT: Out with the old, in with the new. The Frock Exchange means you can sell your own vintage clothes and make room for some fresh timeless treasures. OPENING HOURS: Mon – Fri (including bank holidays) 10.30am – 5.30pm | Sat & Sun 10am – 5.30pm

PERRY HILL ANTIQUES Worplesdon | Owned by David 01483 236081 A shop seemingly untouched by time, Perry Hill Antiques is a real Aladdin’s cave you can get your bounty-seeking teeth into. From rustic old mirrors that wouldn’t look out of place on Downton Abbey, to ceiling high stacks of mismatched furniture, you could spend days looking around. SOMETHING DIFFERENT: ‘One mans junk is another mans treasure.’ If you’ve got ‘junk’, take it along, enjoy a good haggle and see what jewels it could reap. OPENING HOURS: Fri – Sat 9.30am – 5.30pm | Sun 10am – 4pm

MEMORIES ANTIQUES Bramley | Owned by Wendy 01483 892205 A house of continental furnishing wonder. Memories Antiques is packed with old, hand-painted furniture sourced from France, Belgium, Holland, Germany and the UK. With a keen eye for quality, they also stock special occasion pieces including silver, jewellery and decorative items for your home. SOMETHING DIFFERENT: Wedding wish list service. If you’re tying the knot and planning your marital home call them up and make your wish list of gifts. OPENING HOURS: Vary; telephone for details.

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GET THE LOOK This month we visit TK Maxx for some affordable ideas for keeping warm at home. Kenar Home throw

£14.99

Cotton throw

£16.99

Earl & Wilson throw

£24.99

Nordic throw

£39.99

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READY TO SELL? HERE’S A LITTLE HELP FROM US

S elling a home is never easy, but fortunately Director of Seymour’s Estate Agency in Guildford and Burpham, Paul Rickard, is on hand with ten tips to prepare for that all-important viewing… 1. The first impression is paramount. Make sure

8. Make the most of the garden. Mow the lawn,

2. Make the most of your property’s WOW

9. Cleanliness is keen. Although we are only

the front garden is neat, the bins aren’t out, the front door doesn’t look scruffy and the entrance hall is clear.

factor. If the best feature is the master bedroom, make it masterly. If it’s the kitchen, let it shine. Your Estate Agent will probably start with the best, so make the most of it and wow them from the word go.

3. Give them your parking space. If you’ve only

got one parking space on your driveway leave it for the viewer. It’s more welcoming and they’ll appreciate the gesture.

4. Put away the clutter. Tuck away the toys,

washing and all the bits and pieces you live with daily. Nothing says a messy mind like a messy house.

tidy the pots and show the garden off to it’s full potential. A pretty garden may just win buyers over. human, and in reality humans make mess, no one wants to see someone else’s make up smudged on the mirror. Clean the bathroom, make sure the kitchen is pristine, clean your plate and don’t let viewers be put off by an unmade bed.

10. It’s all about the little things. Open the

curtains, let the light shine in and ventilate the house so it smells fresh and clean. You don’t have to pretend you don’t live there but the viewers are interested in the house, not in you, so put away clutter-some personal belongings and welcome your viewers to their new home.

5. Make sure it’s cosy. Nobody likes a cold

house so make sure the heating is on and the atmosphere is hospitable.

6. If it’s a project, let it be a project. If your whole property needs doing up, leave it to the DIY-ers. There’s no point in wasting money doing one room up if the whole house needs work. People love projects, so leave it to them.

7. Take the dogs out. Even animal lovers

probably don’t want to be greeted by the odour of wet dog, or have their jeans paw-marked the minute they enter the house. So take a walk and let the viewers imagine their own pets wandering the halls. If you’re not in, they may also find it easier to imagine it’s theirs.

Seymour’s estate agents have 16 branches across Surrey and Greater London - visit www.seymours-estates.co.uk for more info. For the Guildford branch call 01483 576833.

THE NUMBERS The Average UK House Price = £242, 415 The Average Guildford House Price = £394, 654 For April to June 2013; the total number of homes sold in Guildford = 500 *Current data obtained from Land Registry for England and Wales

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Guildford

The Villages

Contact The Partners Matthew Burns or Richard Prynne for a

FREE VALUATION of your home

Guildford 304344 www.pewleys.co.uk

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PEWLEY HILL GUILDFORD

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Price Guide £750,000

Delightful sunny town house with distant views, yet close to High Street. 3 bedrooms, 2 receptions, Garage and charming rear gardens. EPC - F Pewleys Guildford 01483 304344

SHAMLEY GREEN VILLAGE

Price Guide £775,000

Charming 4 bedroom extended cottage, en suite. 2 large receptions and delightful long country gardens. EPC - D Pewleys Guildford 01483 304344

Coming Soon.. GUILDFORD White Lane area £725,000 Stunning views. Totally unique country cottage, beautifully presented. End of lane private, sunny setting.

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Abinger Hammer, Nr Guildford, Guide Price: ÂŁ2,495,000

OCTOBER 2013

An impressive and substantial Grade II listed Georgian country house dating, we believe, from the 18th Century but possibly with earlier origins. 6 bedrooms, 4 bath/shower rooms, open plan drawing room and dining room, kitchen, breakfast room, second floor family room, cellar, double garage, outbuilding, stable blocks, cottage with kitchen and shower room, swimming pool and party area, gardens and grounds. EPC G

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Poplar Road Shalford Guide Price: £1,150,000

Close to village green, 5 bedrooms, 2 bath rooms, 2 reception rooms, kitchen/ breakfast room, in approx. 0.25 of an acre. EPC E

The Mount Guildford Guide Price: £650,000

With arguably the best view in town with 4 bedrooms, 3 bath rooms (1 en suite), Open-plan sitting/ dining room/kitchen. EPC D

Are you thinking of moving this autumn? Please call us on 01483 405222 to arrange a valuation of your current property without obligation.

The Street Shalford Guide Price: £ 499,950

Beautiful grade II listed period cottage offers 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms , dining room, study, kitchen and garden. EPC F

Stocton Road Guildford Guide Price: £575,000

This superb 4 bed town house offers 3 bathrooms, living room, sitting room, off street parking and large office at the rear. EPC C

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Holmbury St Mary £875,000 Freehold

Abinger

A very well presented 3 double bed detached family home with a superb selection of original features throughout. Accommodation comprises 4 large reception rooms, study, well-fitted kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, master bedroom with ensuite shower room, 2 further large double bedrooms & well-fitted family bathroom. Outside offers a detached double garage with off-street parking to the front & garden to the side & rear. Situated in this sought after Surrey Hills village. EPC=F.

A 3 bed detached family home situated in the heart of the Surrey Hills. Accommodation comprises large dual aspect sitting room, dining room, good size kitchen, study, 3 double bedrooms, family bathroom & incomplete loft conversion. Features include original stripped wood sash windows throughout. Outside benefits from a good size rear garden & off-street parking for several cars. Situated in a quiet road yet providing easy access to Dorking & Guildford. Superb opportunity to extend (stpp). EPC=E.

Cranleigh

£1,495,000

Ag e nt s

Common

£695,000

Freehold

Holmbury St Mary £450,000 Freehold

A unique, high specification, newly constructed 4/5 bed family home located on a quiet, rural lane on the outskirts of Cranleigh & Ewhurst. Accommodation comprises 26ft drawing room, kitchen/breakfast room, dining room, home cinema, gym/bed 5, utility room, wc, master & guest bedrooms (both with ensuite), 2 further double bedrooms & family bathroom with jacuzzi bath. Outside offers electric double gates, landscaped gardens & oak clad garage with loft storage. Early viewing essential to secure this very desirable house. EPC=C.

A spacious 5 bed semi-detached family home set over 4 floors. Accommodation includes reception room with feature open fireplace, 17ft kitchen/breakfast room, 4 double bedrooms, single bedroom, family bathroom & large tiered front & rear gardens (rear garden offering direct access to Holmbury Hill.) Scope for side extension/conservatory (stpp). Modernisation required. No designated parking but spaces available in a bay opposite the house. Elevated village location & panoramic views. End of chain for quick sale. EPC=D.

Terra Cotta specialise in selling & renting properties in The Surrey Hills villages, covering all areas between Guildford, Dorking & Cranleigh. With over 15 years of experience, we invite you to contact us for a free, no obligation valuation.

48 Station Rd, Gomshall 01483 205150

www.terracotta.co.uk

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Keep Properties is located on Quarry Street in the centre of Guildford, less than a minutes walk from the High Street and in the shadow of the magnificent Norman Keep from which we take our name. We are an independent property agent specialising in private and relocation lettings. At Keep Properties our approach is both personal and professional and we pride ourselves on the quality of service we offer to Landlords and Tenants alike. With extensive, local knowledge of the area and the property market we offer dedicated and straightforward advice with the belief that everyone is unique with individual expectations. We understand the importance of making the right choice when it comes to your home, and always strive to mirror match you to your perfect property. We offer a personalised tailor made service with the ability to attend to every detail during the complete life cycle of your let from the first viewing to the moving day and beyond. We work closely with local businesses to help take care of all your property and maintenance needs. St Edmunds House,13 Quarry Street Guildford, GU1 3UY 01483 457489 tom@keepproperties.co.uk www.keepproperties.co.uk

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Names Nick Roylance Company name Genesis Publications Ltd. Business sector Publishing Number of years trading 39 Website genesis-publications.com

Describe your business in no more than twenty words (we know that’s a challenge…) Genesis is an independent publishing house creating signed, handcrafted limited edition books, with internationally recognised authors, for readers in 50 countries.

How did the business start out? My late father, Brian Roylance, founded the firm. One day, as a young publisher in 1974, he visited the British Library and discovered historical manuscripts such as Capt. William Bligh’s Log of HMS Bounty. He was so inspired by the first-person narratives, and by the intricate bindings in which they were preserved, that he asked the Library permission to publish a facsimile. The ensuing book sold out quickly – and Genesis Publications was underway.

To date what has been your greatest success? Success is when our author is completely satisfied and a new book exceeds the reader’s expectations. This weekend

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BUSINESS PEOPLE Genesis Publications Ltd we met with rock icon, artist and poet Lou Reed. He was delighted with his new book, Transformer. The last customer I spoke to lives in New Zealand. He cites Eric Clapton’s SixString Stories, published this spring, as our greatest yet. For me, these are two encouraging success stories.

What key skills of yours have been vital to your success so far? My sister Catherine and I grew up in and around Genesis Publications, assisting my late father. We gained an immersive experience of how the business works and a deep respect for the firm’s ethos. Today we are comanagers, and I would describe this tacit understanding as a kind of shared, core capability. We have developed a line of communication that has been a valuable source of new ideas and inspiration.

What has been your biggest challenge? One great challenge has been to manage the succession process and to cultivate a sense of business ownership, as opposed to custodianship. Family businesses often lean towards conservatism and favour resilience over growth. But there remains the fundamental element of risk-taking, inherent to any enterprise.

What has been the best advice you’ve ever received and who gave it? Last year, I enjoyed working with a professor of organisational strategy who advised me that there are two twin worlds of ‘possibility’ and ‘probability’. We ought not forget, he counselled, the third realm of ‘potential’. It’s a somewhat mysterious piece of advice, but I like it.

What motivates you? What motivates me the most is reflecting on the ways a business can create value beyond profit. Exploring how a business extends out beyond the formal boundaries of a firm is, for me, a great source of motivation.

What do you do to relax? I read a lot and spend time with my wonderful wife. We go cycling and love to travel. I enjoy seeing friends and playing guitar in a three-piece band.

Finally, what is your advice for budding entrepreneurs setting up their own business in Surrey? Some knowledge of marketing, finance and strategy is helpful. Start-ups need something more: entrepreneurs who can think divergently, generate multiple possibilities and make new connections, all the while trying to limit the downside. It’s a myth that entrepreneurs enjoy excessive risk-taking; successful entrepreneurs limit their losses as much as possible.

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BUSINESS EVENTS A look at a few business events for the weeks ahead… FIRST FRIDAY NETWORK (Every month) Friday 4th October | The Albany, Guildford | Free More Info: www.firstfriday-network.co.uk Notable in that it occurs on the same day as your brand new The Guide 2 Guildford is released, the First Friday Network event is totally free and informal. Takes place on the first Friday of each month between 12.30 and 2.30pm.

BREAKFAST NETWORKING

Friday 11th/25th October Guildford Golf Club £12 per person More Info: www.4networking.biz A business breakfast networking event that occurs fortnightly at Guildford Golf Club. From 8am until 10am.

LEASEHOLD PROPERTIES AND MANAGEMENT SURGERY Wednesday 16th October | Foxhills, Ottershaw | Non-Surrey Chambers Members £15/ Non Members £30 | More Info: www. surrey-chambers.co.uk A panel of experts and industry associates will explain the implications and obligations around Leases, customer service delivery, leaseholder expectations and much more. The panel will also discuss recent outcomes of LVT cases and the impact that this has on our ability to manage.

BUSINESS BISCOTTI Thursday 17th October Bar des Arts, Guildford More Info: www.businessbiscotti.co.uk Business Biscotti is what networking is all about – meeting and forming business relationships with like-minded people. Held at the wonderful Bar des Arts, Guildford, their philosophy is about building relationships, and these monthly meetings offer a relaxed way to meet other local businesses without commitment to an annual membership. No need to pre-book, just turn up on the day.

CONFUCIUS ON LEADERSHIP WITH JOHN ADAIR

Friday 18th October The Refectory, Guildford Cathedral Non-Surrey Chambers Members £15/Non Members £30 More Info: www.guildfordbookfestival.co.uk John Adair, the celebrated expert on leadership training, shows how Confucian philosophy can help you become a better leader today. He demonstrates how Confucius’s sayings will help you to develop the confidence, characteristics and skills you need to be the best leader you can be. Part of the Guildford Book Festival.

THE FUTURE OF GATWICK AIRPORT Tuesday 29th October | The Mandolay, Guildford | Non Surrey Chambers Members £15 More Info: www. surrey-chambers.co.uk A breakfast with guest speaker Stewart Wingate, Chief Executive of Gatwick Airport. Here he will be discussing why Gatwick will benefit from building a second runway, and why he believes it is the most affordable, sustainable and deliverable solution for London and for the UK.

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Toby Segar TRACEUR. URBAN EXPLORER. GLOBETROTTER.

LOCA L P E O P L E , E X T R AO R DI N A RY L I VE S . Q. What do you do? A. To be honest, after 8 years of practicing

Parkour, it’s now more about living a lifestyle that we’ve fabricated from climbing on roofs and what some people perceive and call ‘breaking the rules’. We try to keep away from what most people regard as fun like going out drinking instead, we’re trying to see as much as we can, travel as much as possible and physically progress at the same time.

Q. Parkour or free running? What’s the difference anyway? A. By dictionary definition Parkour would be

efficient movement, moving through an urban or rural environment in the fastest way possible. Free running brings in more aesthetics, where you’re interacting with your environment rather than getting from A to B in the fastest possible time.

Q. Occupational hazards? A. Plenty. I’ve had a couple of nasty ones. To

be honest injuries are quite rare in Parkour. I’ve been pretty unlucky, I’ve knocked out 4 teeth, broken my collarbone. I had scans last month because they thought my lungs were bleeding and all this nasty stuff. I think I’m a one-off. Parkour is more calculated than other extreme sports. We know our jumps to the millimetre and know if we can make it or not.

Q. What’s the worst injury you’ve had? A. The worst that’s affected my training is

probably my collar bone, which I broke in Lisbon last February. It was through a move which I initially thought I couldn’t do and I probably should have trusted my gut and not gone through with it…

Q. Your favourite destination to indulge in Parkour? A. I went to a university campus in Belgium,

which they call the Speeders City, it’s just a metropolis of concrete; it’s unbelievable.

Q. When did you get into Parkour? How do you go about practicing? A. I started in 2005, I was about 11, which is quite

young compared to others. It was from watching a documentary on Channel 4, ‘Jump Britain’. In terms of training, it’s turned into more of a fun day out over the past few years, rather than going out to do a jump 1000 times until you’ve got it. You get to a certain level when it’s not really regarded as training anymore.

Q. Best local location to run in? A. Most people adapt to their local areas. My

training is very different to someone who’s from Norwich due to architecture and the general layout of a town. I love Guildford - I was the lone jumper for a while but I keep seeing kids training which is good. Everyday I’m usually on the rooftops of Guildford. There’s always a long term challenge on your local patch.

Q. Best part of the job? A. Probably the achievement of making a jump

that you’ve been looking at for years. The views you get at the end of the day are amazing and the people you meet are amazing. Some of my best friends live half way across the world.

Q. Favourite place to hang-out locally? A. Rooftops mainly. The glass dome (the roof of

an unnamed building on North Street, G’Ford) is pretty sweet. I love the castle grounds too.

Q. When you’re not running and jumping from building to building, what does your free time consist of? A. Usually editing the videos we’ve been making

of us jumping from roof to roof! I’d probably say camerawork is my second love. Everywhere we go is aesthetic, so there’s always a cool shot.

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