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Here you might expect a jovial message of greetings and salutations from this delectable publication courtesy of a certain Mr D’Arcy. Alas, it is not he who writes this opening page – for you see it would appear that D’Arcy has found his Miss Bennet. It is I, his surrogate compiler/editor/writer/puppet, who writes to confirm that the old cad has wed and is currently enjoying the blissful surrounds of a far-flung country for his honeymoon. Aw. We should note that at this point, unlike Jane Austen’s classic, Mr D’Arcy’s first name is not Fitzwilliam, nor is his bride actually called Elizabeth Bennet. However, for the sense of poetic licence, we’re sure you’ll appreciate the comparison. Anyway, we at TGHQ will take this opportunity to offer our hugest and heartiest congratulations to the brainchild of this publication and assure him that we are, in fact, equipped to deal with his absence. We hope... 58-59

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43 But onwards, upwards and forwards we must go – and onto the magazine proper. As we wave a teary goodbye to the summer months, we must look to September. This is the month of seasonal transition, children returning to school and (as the month draws on) a lengthy debate about the suitability of putting on the heating. In the words of Lord Eddard Stark – winter is coming… Anyway, whether you’re on a train, on the sofa, in your place of business or on the lavatory: read on! And most importantly, enjoy…

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Your Community News PROPOSED GUILDFORD AND WOKING GREENBELT DEVELOPMENTS UNDER FIRE Plans to develop housing on sites near Mayford and Wisley have drawn heavy criticism from locals and organisations for their potential impact on residents, wildlife and the environment. Plans to develop land near Mayford Village came after Woking Borough Council’s consultation, launched on June 18 and finished on July 31, which made proposals for the large-scale redevelopment of significant parts of Woking town centre for both residential and commercial use, which would also require a certain amount of green belt land will be given up to accommodate some of the nearly 5,000 additional homes needed to in the borough by 2027.

For Mayford, this could mean sites such as land to the north and the west of Saunders Lane and Nursery Land adjacent to Egley road coming out of the green belt. Local residents have expressed alarm that the developments could cause gridlock in an area already constricted by three narrow railway bridges. Meanwhile, a decision on whether more than 2,000 homes can be built in the green belt at the former Wisley Airfield has been postponed for five months. The plans include, in addition to 2100 new homes, a primary school, shops, offices, travellers pitches and sports facilities.

Action Group, and a petition has attracted more than 128,000 signatures. Highways England, Surrey Wildlife Trust, Elmbridge Borough Council and the RSPB have also raised their own concerns as well as Surrey County Council’s own highways department. A spokesman for the borough council said: “The applicant has agreed to an extension of time for the determination of the application. “This is to allow the council time to consider the representations received and to obtain further

The plans have faced criticism from residents represented by the Wisley

£10,000 RESTORATION PROJECT SAVES POLESDEN LACEY’S HISTORIC GARDEN WALLS The historic walled garden at Polesden Lacey has benefited from restoration to pointing on the historic brickwork costing £10,000.

June and July. But the walled garden also features several garden ‘rooms’, which include a lavender garden, an iris garden and a peony border.

The walled garden, which belonged to Mrs Margaret Greville until 1942, is one of best and oldest examples of a traditional walled garden in the UK. Mrs Grenville used the property to entertain royalty and politicians and it was also the venue of the honeymoon of the future King George VI and Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother. These days most visitors enjoy the fabulous rose garden, at its best in

“The cement mortar doesn’t allow the walls to breathe and move, which they do with changes of climate and temperature throughout the year,” says Erica Emery, a Lead Building Surveyor for the National Trust. “This inflexibility puts pressure on the bricks leading to disintegration.”

made possible by income generated through visits by members and nonmembers alike. The program focuses on a different area of the property each year, including the walled garden, the house including the clock tower, and the working building including the stables. For more information about Polesden Lacey visit nationaltrust.org.uk/ polesdenlacey or call 01372 452048.

This restoration work is part of an ongoing preventative conservation programme

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On Friday 25th September, people all over Surrey and the UK will be raising a mug in aid of Macmillan Cancer Care. The World’s Biggest Coffee Morning is Macmillan’s biggest fundraising event for people facing cancer. They ask people from all over the UK to host their own Coffee Mornings and donations on the day are made to Macmillan. Last year alone they raised £25 million and this year are aiming to raise even more. The first ever Coffee Morning happened back in 1990. The idea was simple: a few guests would gather over coffee and donate the cost of their cuppa to Macmillan in the process. It was so effective, the charity repeated it again the next year – only this time nationally. Since then, Coffee Morning has raised over £138 million for Macmillan. With thousands of coffee mornings taking place, you’re bound to find one near you. Just head to coffee.macmillan.org.uk for more information.

A new facility for people with severe learning disabilities is set to be built after Surrey County Council signed off plans to buy a former farm. On 29th July, the Cabinet today gave the go-ahead to purchase a former farm at Alford, near Cranleigh, with the intention of converting it into accommodation for up to 10 young adults. It comes after the county council was approached by the Simon Trust – led by the Lawrence family whose son Simon has serious learning disabilities – to identify suitable premises in Surrey. It is hoped that people will start moving in within two years.

BIDS POUR IN FOR SHARE OF COMMUNITY CASH Community groups across Surrey are going after a share of a £500,000 pot of cash to help people improve their local areas.

Surrey get schemes up and running that benefit their local communities.

Surrey County Council received 65 applications for money from the Community Improvements Fund before the deadline in July.

“It’s a great example of the county council and residents joining together to make Surrey an even better place to live. Even a small amount of cash can make a big difference in local communities and I’m looking forward to seeing many more groups get projects off the ground that will be of lasting benefit to residents.”

The fund was launched by leader David Hodge three years ago to help residents’ efforts to independently enhance their neighbourhood, and more than 80 projects have already received financial support, including a youth cafe, an outdoor gym and a community shop.

A panel of councillors will consider the applications, with Mr Hodge due to give the final sign-off in October 2015

The Surrey leader said: “I started this fund to help people across

WAVERLEY’S PARKS AWARDED FLAGS OF EXCELLENCE

Residents in Waverley are benefitting from award-winning parks. This summer two parks in Waverley were ranked among the best in the UK after being awarded flags of excellence. Both Farnham Park and Broadwater Park in Farncombe received Green Flag Awards – the mark of a quality park or green space - the third year running Farnham Park has received the award, but which is a first for Broadwater Park. A Green Flag flying overhead is a sign that the space boasts the highest possible standards, is beautifully maintained and

has excellent facilities. Both parks are managed by Waverley Borough Council, with help from local volunteers. As well as having Green Flag status, Farnham Park is a Site of Nature Conservation Importance (SNCI), an area of Historic Landscape Value (AHLV) a Grade 2 listed Historic Park and Garden (English Heritage designation), and a Local Nature Reserve (LNR). Broadwater Park in Farncombe covers 29 hectares and has a large lake, woodland, open grass areas, and sports and play facilities.

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Your Community News GUILDFORD, GODALMING AND WOKING CELEBRATE HERITAGE OPEN DAYS - 10TH TO 13TH SEPTEMBER

Meet at Tunsgate Arch, High Street, Guildford, Discover the grisly aspects of Guildford’s past. Witches, highwaymen, grave robbers and ghosts. Guided walk for accompanied children aged 6 to 14. Led by Guildford Town Guides, walk approximately 75 minutes. Event not suitable for children under the age of 6. Thursday: 6pm

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For all of Woking’s reinvigorated, forward thinking outlook, it remains a town with a long and rich history. It contains several nationally-significant heritage sites, such as Brookwood Cemetery, Woking Palace, the Shah Jahan Mosque, and the Peace Garden at the Muslim Burial Ground. Also, two of the borough’s most historic places of worship will be welcoming visitors, at the churches of St. Peter and St. Mary-the-Virgin. Often described as ‘hidden treasures’, these sites offer a rare glimpse into Woking’s fascinating past. But Woking’s modern landscape isn’t being entirely left out. Visitors on these days can also enjoy more modern buildings, such as WWF-UK’s award-winning headquarters The Living Planet Centre and the Lightbox nearby. They can even peep behind the scenes at the New Victoria Theatre for free. For more information about Heritage Open Days pick up a leaflet which also features a handy map from the Civic Offices, Woking Library or any of the participating venues. celebratewoking.info

The County Town of Guildford, no slouch in the heritage department itself of course, will also be showing off its historic jewels over the three days with free access to a great variety of fascinating sites and walks. Some of the highlights include:

GRUESOME, GHASTLY GUILDFORD GUIDED WALK

Some of the Boroughs’ most iconic buildings will be taking part in Heritage Open Days between 10th and 13th September, in a scheme that celebrates England’s fantastic architecture and culture by offering free access to properties normally either closed to the public or that charge for admission.

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CHARTERHOUSE Charterhouse Hill, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 2DX One of the country’s great schools, founded in 1611. In 1872 they moved away from insalubrious surroundings in London to a new site on the outskirts of Godalming. Guided tours including the South African cloisters, the Founder’s chapel, the Memorial chapel, the Main Hall, the library and the Scholars’ Court. Saturday: Tours 10am, 12.30 & 2.30pm Godalming Museum 01483 426510

GUILDFORD CASTLE Castle Hill, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 3UQ Important discoveries made during ma jor conservation work in 2003 include the fact that the tower was originally lower in height. Following these developments, the first floor reception chamber has been re-floored and roofed for the first time in centuries, allowing a permanent exhibition display inside. The tower may be the only surviving building by King Stephen (1135 - 1154). Free entry on Saturday. Saturday: 10am-5pm, last admission 4.30pm

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The Bandstand, Godalming, Surrey

Led by Guildford Town Guides, walk approximately 90 minutes. Discover the past industries that helped make Guildford prosperous...the cycle shop, railway and breweries all played their part. Saturday: 3pm walk For more info go to heritageopendays.org.uk

Enjoy the final weekend of the summer season of open air concerts at the bandstand in the park, by the river. On Saturday evening “Proms in the Park” with the Heroes Band and on Sunday afternoon the Godalming Band provide a traditional end to the summer sponsored by the Godalming Trust for Heritage Open Days. Concerts are free, bring your own chairs and a picnic. Saturday: 5pm-7pm | Sunday: 5pm-7pm

OAKHURST COTTAGE Hambledon, Godalming, Surrey, GU8 4HF Step inside this 16th century timberframed home and travel back in time. This humble cottage gives a rare glimpse into the domestic life of a farm labourer in the mid-19th century, complete with a traditional cottage garden to explore. Saturday: 2pm-4pm

GODALMING TOWN WALKS High Street, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 1AQ Walks will start at The Pepperpot, High Street, and last about an hour and a half, taking in the town’s history. Saturday: Walk 10.30am | Sunday: Walk 10.30am Proudly Sponsored by Practical Philosophy www.practicalphilosophyguildford.com

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Care in the Community With winter fast approaching, a familiar topic returns to the spotlight – just how well do we treat the elderly in our community?

t’s now well known that, in the UK as a whole, the collective population is aging. Over the period from 1985 to 2010 the number of people aged 65 and over in the UK increased by 20% to 10.3 million. Surrey reflects this trend, with 18.05% of the county’s population aged 65 and over in 2013, in comparison to England estimates of 17.43%. The politics of how we are equipped to deal with a steadily aging populous has been well-discussed; but what about how to take care of our elderly nearest and dearest? The fact is that the Surrey population aged 70 and over is set to explode in the coming years, with the subsequent health-related issues likely to put a massive strain on resources. We in Surrey are fortunate in that, as an affluent county, there are numerous care homes in which to help out. But we can do more to help the aging population of Surrey and

beyond in other ways too. In recent months we at TGHQ have been emphasising the importance of volunteering – so why not do so at a care home? Many of the care homes in the area would appreciate people offering some of their free time to aid them. Young people can do so for work experience or Duke of Edinburgh Awards schemes too. The work of Age UK Surrey could not happen without the group of dedicated volunteers of all ages. These people are involved in every aspect of their work in providing care and opportunities for older people to make their lives better and easier. So if you have the time, then why not commit some of it to this worthy cause? Age UK Surrey has numerous volunteer job opportunities. Call 01483 503 414 or visit ageuk.org.uk/surrey to find out more.

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Kingsbury Court Care Home

Cedar Court Care Home

Guildford Road, Bisley

Essex Drive, Cranleigh

At the Maria Mallaband Care Group - one of the UK’s leading care home providers - the belief is that growing old is more exciting than ever. The group are pleased to introduce our beautiful new home “Kingsbury Court” which is now open for residents.

Keeping mind and body active. Residents at Cedar Court Care Home, Cranleigh regularly enjoy a host of activities, shows and day trips.

Kingsbury Court is a 60 bedded superior development located in the picturesque village of Bisley, Surrey, providing 5 star luxury accommodation, and outstanding specialist care. All 60 bedrooms are en-suite, with charming views of our landscaped gardens, and decorated to an elegant hotel standard, whilst incorporating leading safety features and state of the art nurse call system. The home is finished to a lavish standard throughout, offering comfort, elegance and security, and our facilities include a café, a number of quiet lounges, cinema, hair salon, and complimentary therapies. Kingsbury Court would like to invite you to pop in and use our cafe, perhaps you or someone you know lives alone and would like to visit for lunch and a chat and whilst here visit the on-site hair salon, or even utilise the assisted bathing facilities. They will also be offering film afternoons, and screenings of special events which will be open to the local community in their cinema. There’s little doubt that moving to a care home can be a daunting experience, and the team are here to help, so why not visit us at anytime. Kingsbury Court will also be holding a number of open days, coffee mornings, and breakfast meetings in the coming months, so they can ensure that you have the Kingsbury Court diary to keep you up to date with events in the home. Contact them 01483 494186 or mmcgcarehomes.co.uk

The Elderly in Surrey There’s an estimated 217,400 over sixty-five yearolds in Surrey, which is just over 20% of the entire county’s population. Average cost of a care home in Surrey is just under £1,000 per month 72% of all adult care in Surrey is related to those aged 65 and older There approximately 2,500 placements into Nursing and Care homes in Surrey each year

Stimulating mind and body is integral to the well-being of all of us and especially the elderly. Keeping up with hobbies and interests that we have enjoyed throughout the years provides comfort and enjoyment. Michael Gains, Activities Coordinator, at Cedar Court, is passionate about creating a programme that enables the residents to continue active lifestyles. “We promote resident well-being through our diverse activities programme that caters to a wide range of tastes and interests. Many of our residents feel rejuvenated after just a short time at Cedar Court,” Michael said. Complementing the special events at Cedar Court, Michael frequently organises day trips for the residents. Places of interest visited include, RHS Wisley, Notcutts Garden Centre, Graysott Pottery, Lightbox Museum, Woking, Denbies Vineyard and Brighton. Day to day activities within the home also cater for those who are less able to enjoy events beyond Cedar Court. Every week entertainers and school children visit and provide music, theatre and dance as well as providing vital links with the community. The hard work at Cedar Court doesn’t go unnoticed. In November 2014, the team was awarded the prestigious Surrey Care Association - Involving Friends, Family and Community Award. Contact them 01483 342 161 or cedarcourtcarehome.co.uk

Source: surreyi.gov.uk Life expectancy at birth in Surrey is 80.8 years for men and 84.3 years for women, which is higher than the England averages (78.6 and 82.6 respectively) The future estimates of health-related issues in Surrey’s 65+ population is expected to increase between 12 and 20% by 2020 Surrey Heath is expected to see the sharpest rise in those aged 65+ over the next five years, with a projected 45% rise between 2013 and 2020

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Astor Care and Nursing

Lower Guildford Road, Knaphill

Astor Care and Nursing is a family-run Homecare and Nursing provider which started in 1990 in Knaphill near Woking. The centre care for many people in Surrey and received a rating of ‘Excellent’ from the Care Quality Commission, who are the regulators of homecare businesses, at their last inspection. There are many reasons why people require some extra help at various times in their life. Astor Care and Nursing can arrange for one of their kind and highly competent carers to come to your home and help you or family members with any of the following tasks: personal care, bathing, hair-washing, companionship, simple cooking, shopping, medication management and light domestic duties. They can also accompany you on visits to medical and social appointments and try to keep visits allocated to a small number of regular carers to build continuity of care. Homecare is a realistic and affordable alternative to moving into a care home. It enables you to remain living in the comfort of your own home surrounded by familiar friends, neighbours, relatives and possessions. Astor Care and Nursing believe that the longer people can stay in their own home the happier they are so they strive to maintain client’s independence for as long as possible. Their service is tailored to meet your individual needs from 1/2 hour per week to 24 hour live-in care provided by carefully selected, locally recruited staff, who are fully trained, criminal record and identity checked. Office staff are qualified in Health and Social Care and co-operate fully with everyone connected with a client’s care. A supervisor will visit you for a free, no obligation assessment of your needs before any care is put into place. Astor Care and Nursing are always interested in talking to kind, compassionate people who may be interested in joining their friendly team of carers. Find out more about Astor Care and Nursing by visiting astoragency.co.uk or calling 01483 797950

Care and Support At Home • A friendly, flexible service with help available for 1/2 hour per week to 24 hour live-in care.

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• A family owned and run business who were fully compliant at our last inspection by the CareQuality Commission. • Trustworthy, caring. professional stall, fully trained and referenced with Criminal Records clearance. • We can offer you support with: personal care, bathing, hair washing, physical therapy exercises, companionship, nursing care, simple cooking, shopping, medication management, ironing or light domestic duties. • Trustworthy, compassionate and reliable individuals required to join our friendly team. Experience not essential as full training is provided For further information, or to arrange a free no obligation meeting in your home, please call 01483 797950 or visit our website www.astoragency.co.uk

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Kingsbury Court Care Home

5 Star Luxury Care Home

Now Open! Kingsbury Court is located in the picturesque village of Bisley, Surrey and provides elderly care for 60 residents in single en-suite rooms. The home features a number of cosy lounges and dining rooms, creating areas for personal choice and space. Residents can be pampered in our on-site hairdressing salon, watch a movie in our cinema room or simply enjoy a drink with friends and family in our cafĂŠ. Why not call in for a coffee today and have a look around our luxurious home.

Guildford Road, Bisley, Surrey GU24 9AB

Tel: 01483 494186

kingsbury.court@mmcg.co.uk

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WIN A YEAR’S FULL MEMBERSHIP AT SURREY SPORTS PARK! Surrey Sports Park is the county’s sporting heartbeat and is home to a host of professional and successful teams. Surrey Scorchers (Basketball), Storm (Netball) and Smashers (Badminton), the Harlequins (Rugby Union) and Fulham Ladies (Football) are just a few of the teams that the Sports Park boasts. The complex has also recently announced that it’ll be the home of some of the competing teams in the upcoming Rugby World Cup. Even more recent was the completion of the Park’s new £500,000 gym refurbishment that saw the introduction of new, state-of-the-art equipment, more elite-level strength and conditioning and functional training areas, all to coincide with the growing trends and demands of the Park’s users and the evolution of fitness industry. So - fancy joining for nothing? Of course you do. Surrey Sports Park’s giving away a year’s membership (worth £792!) to one lucky winner! A year’s membership at one of the top sports facilities in the country. Amazing eh? Visit theguide2surrey.com/competitions in September to enter. Good luck!

Sunday 27th September, Loseley Park, Guildford

Saturday 12th - Saturday 26th September

An action packed day out for the whole family!

Fun for the whole family as we celebrate the very best in Surrey’s farms and locally produced food and drink.

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Gun dogs, stunt riders, falconry, hounds, fly fishing, terrier racing and horse logging 50 bird sporting shoot plus have-a-go muzzle loading, clays and simulated pigeon Food theatre and food hall with celebrity chefs Shopping, rural crafts and farmers’ market Donkey rides, Punch & Judy and family dog show Plus much, much more! Early bird reduced rate tickets available at www.surreycountyshow.co.uk

Vineyard tours, farm walks, food fairs, demonstrations, activity days, wildlife tours and much, much more! Walks, tours and activities are free! To find out more visit www.surreycountyshow.co.uk Charity no: 293515

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HISTORY

THOMAS HOWARD Last month we learnt all about the Warennes, which got me wondering about other blue-blood types our county has. Then I found out that The Earl of Surrey is in Norfolk. Heraldry makes about as much sense as a lion getting more press than a despotic dictator in the same country. But I digress… By Will Knowlton Back in the day, the Earl of Surrey was a good and loyal man. In 1485 Henry Tudor decided he fancied a bit of kingly action and took hold of these fair isles by way of Wales. At this time the Earl of Surrey was Thomas. Tommy, being a team player got his crew together and headed out to join up with King Richard III (body in Car Park geezer) for a good old fashioned ruck. Tom took up position on the right flank and got stuck in. However, the battle was not too old when Tom was wounded and CASEVAC’d back to the historical equivalent of a field hospital; think more leeches and moss than Ceelox and Israeli Bandages. Having seen this movie, we know that Richard ended up brown bread, so Tom stuck to the usual response of the time; he did legs. Even without the help of the world’s biggest network of CCTV, he was caught fairly quickly. Meanwhile, the new King Henry was busy telling parliament that he wanted the date of the start of his reign to be the day before the battle. This way, everyone who backed NCP spokesperson Ricardo would be guilty of treason, so he could hack all their heads off and start afresh with a new (and now slightly intimidated) bunch of Lords and Earls. Parliament, being

that wonderful and bureaucratic animal that it still is, told him to do one and made the official start date the day after the battle. Still, everyone had to go to the new Headmaster’s office and explain themselves and when it was old Tommy’s turn he pointed out that he was loyal to the King, whoever that was. We salute the rank, not the man as it were. Luckily for Tom, he was a popular chap and that coupled with the fact that he clearly wasn’t a complete twit meant that Henners decided to send him up North to police the Scottish border and keep the White Walkers out. Basically, stay the **** out of the way. A few (cold) years later Tom was still there doing a pretty good job at the tender age of 70, fuelled by loyalty and Chips & Gravy. By then the old Sperminator himself, Henry VIII, was on the throne and decided to have a crack at France. King James IV of Scotland thought this was a good opportunity to have a go at invading England, so it was left up to Tom and his missmatched band of Night’s Watch types to defend the land. Which they did good-style in September of that year at a place called at Flodden Field. When I say he beat the Scots, I mean he opened up

a whole truck-load of Whoopass. Post-match scores for Scotland were not good: King James dead, 7 big league clan chiefs dead, 33 pretty big time Lords dead, loads of knights dead. Oh and add to that about 10,000 soldiers too. Proper decisive result. Understandably, Henry was deeply impressed and made Tom the Duke of Norfolk which was a good promotion. And from that day to this, the title of Earl of Surrey is given to eldest son of the Duke of Norfolk. The things you learn…

ENTERTAINMENT

SEPTEMBER 2015

Inside the Dream Factory: By Rich Lee

THE ACADEMY OF CONTEMPORARY MUSIC TURNS 20 For two decades the ACM has trained students to forge dream careers at every level of the music business. As the academy celebrates its 20th anniversary, we take a look at the remarkable journey of this iconic Guildford institution…

ince the birth of rock and roll, musicians have trained the next generation of singers and instrumentalists from makeshift classrooms in bedrooms and garages and home studios. But a little over twenty years ago, a guitar tutor from Woking had a vision to bring contemporary music education and the music business closer together, giving budding musicians, songwriters and creative professionals a huge advantage in a notoriously competitive industry. While the Academy of Contemporary Music wasn’t the first of its kind, the school Phil Brookes founded in 1995, in a small building in the heart of Guildford, established a footprint that has seen it become a centre of music excellence and, with its recent melding with industry giant Metropolis Studios, a ma jor force in the music business with global aspirations. But more than that, in its two decades the ACM has arguably become inextricably woven into the fabric of Guildford, benefitting the local economy and infusing the town’s arts scene and community, becoming one of the town’s most

recognisable organisations in the process. Not bad for an idea that began in a home studio in Woking, and guitar lessons for about £10 an hour. Bruce Dickinson, lead guitarist with 90s rock band the Little Angels and one of the Academy’s first tutors recalls the days when the school was in its infancy: “It was an amazing time but music education twenty years ago was like being involved in mobile phones in 1995. It was a new thing. There was a real need for this sort of music education, as the universities and the music colleges in London were too elitist and focused on non-commercial music. We just thought we wanted a more rock and roll option that reflected the real world.” In 2000, the academy took up home in Guildford’s iconic Rodboro Building, with a launch attended by pop luminaries and the inventor the Stratocaster guitar, Leo Fender. Thanks to partnerships with local musical instrument retailer Andertons and ma jor industry brands, the new look academy was, and remains, a lively warren of neon-lit metal, brick and

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mortar, studios and practice booths, gleaming with musical instruments and cutting edge production equipment and the promise of exciting careers in the music business ahead. The effect upon visitors was spellbinding then and hasn’t diminished twenty years on. But within this dream factory the very serious business of, well, the music business is drummed into students through the collective experience of some of the UK’s finest musicians, managers, producers and publishers. The ‘learning by doing’ ethos espoused since the Academy’s start continues, with highly practical lessons where collaboration is encouraged alongside discussion and debate. Recently graduated production student Doug Statham told me: “I came in not knowing much and left knowing more than I ever thought I could.” However, I was curious to know how competitive the atmosphere was among such creative students. “You’ll sit in a class and someone’s work will be amazing,” said Doug, “but that makes me want to be better. And everyone does that for each other. Everyone always gets on.” Without doubt, it’s an environment that has nurtured some of the brightest talents to have entered the industry in

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the academy took a massive step towards its founding vision of providing unprecedented access to the heart of the industry. Europe’s largest independently owned recording studio and complex, Metropolis has been Mecca for some of music’s greatest artists, including Queen, the Rolling Stones, Madonna and Rihanna. “The music industry at one level is ubiquitous,” says Metropolis’, and now ACM’s, owner Kainne Clements. “Where’s the opportunity for people to have sustainable careers? Metropolis is like a spyglass into every aspect of the industry, from publishing, recording, to management and performance, so now we are addressing the gap between what education does and what industry needs.”

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We wanted a more rock and roll option that reflected the real world.

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But his plans go deeper than just the collective expertise, training and employment pathways provided by both academy and studio. Clements’ designs include employing psychology tutors to train students in the more esoteric properties of music: “What draws people unconsciously into a song? What is it that makes you feel positive, or negative? To know that you’ve got to understand states of mind and emotion.”

Metropolis studios are a spyglass into every aspect of the industry

a generation. Newton Faulkner and Ed Sheeran cut their teeth here, as has DJ and producer Zomboy, to say nothing of the countless musicians and professionals now working at every level of the business. Over 10,000 students have walked through the ACM’s doors since its inception and walked out again with diplomas or degrees, but the grit and grind of forging a career in music has never been sugar coated. “The world is much more complicated than it was 20 years ago,” says Dickinson. “You have to take responsibility and have a great product whether that’s music or management. You’ve got to have the goods.” Thanks to the new alliance with legendary studio Metropolis in 2013,

With plans to grow the student body by nearly 20%, and with four international centres under the ACM banner being considered, the future for this remarkable school, a place where talents are honed and dazzling careers take their first steps, looks more compelling than ever. If the academy continues its tra jectory it could soon be as indispensable to the music industry as it is to the identity of Guildford itself.

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“I’m as excited as the students to see how this develops over the next few years,” says Clements. “If we get this core model right, it’ll be the envy of the sector. I may be inclined to open another ACM, but it’s not my objective to franchise or grow for the sake of it; this is all about this incredibly special place here in Guildford.”

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Lord of the Flies

16th – 19th September / New Victoria Theatre, Woking We all remember this dark classic from our school days, and seeing this amazing production at the New Victoria Theatre will be far more fun than burying your nose in a highly annotated GCSE book. The plot - heavily in the ‘dystopian’ genre – takes place in the midst of an unspecified nuclear war. A group of British schoolboys are stuck on an uninhabited island and try to govern themselves with disastrous results. But you knew that… London’s award-winning Regent’s Park Theatre will be the ones performing Golding’s classic, so be sure to see this production while it’s conveniently located in lovely Woking. It’s a ‘Thrilling descent into horror’ according to The Daily Telegraph… Find out more about buy your tickets at atgtickets.com

Shappi Khorsandi: Because I’m Shappi...

9th September / The Electric Theatre Live At The Apollo, Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow, Friday Night with Jonathan Ross, Have I Got News for You and Q.I – these are just some of the televisual delights that the brilliant Shappi Khorsandi has appeared in over the years. Now she returns to Guildford with a brand new show. Self-effacing and charming wit ahoy… Buy your tickets at electrictheatre.co.uk

Bob Geldof in Concert

Betty and The Boy

You may be familiar with Sir Bob Geldof – he co-wrote a song you may have heard entitled ‘Do they Know it’s Christmas?’. It may have been played once or twice during the festive season. Sir Bob also a successful musician in his own right with the Boomtown Rats and as a solo artist – so don’t miss this opportunity to see this living legend at Dorking Halls!

The ever brilliant – and ever popular – Grayshott Folk Club is a monthly event taking place at the eponymous Village Hall. For September, they welcome Betty and The Boy, who come all the way from Eugene, Oregon. Their music straddles the worlds of Folk, Americana and Bluegrass and will be a welcome way to spend a Saturday night. Do not miss out…

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Sweet Billy Pilgrim

John Clarke tells us all about The History of Brookwood Cemetery, which is the largest cemetery in Western Europe. Do not feel this is a morbid event folks – the grounds are very beautiful and steeped in history. Definitely an event for history buffs.

An incredibly exciting bit of news for the muso’s, with the Mercury Award nominated Sweet Billy Pilgrim bringing their critically acclaimed art-rock masterpiece Motorcade Amnesiacs to St Mary’s Church in Guildford in September.

10th September / Brookwood Cemetery

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16th September / St Mary’s Church

Released in May, Motorcade Amnesiacs has received stellar reviews across the board including from Sunday Times, The Independent and Q magazine. Do not miss your chance to see them in Gtown! sweetbillypilgrim.com

Summer Sounds: Cactus Brass 12th September / Woking Park

Undercover Festival III

Listen to the coolest sounds around at Woking Park’s Bandstand. Taking place across the entire summer, the 12th September sees Cactus Brass, a brass quintet of considerable talent.

One of the most exciting local festivals in the year, Undercover is so named because it takes place… undercover. Bisley Pavilion to be precise.

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18th – 20th September / Bisley Pavilion

Boasting some of the biggest names in punk, dub and ska, this really is a must for fans. The Damned? UK Subs? X Stiff Little Fingers? All here, and so many more. It is truly a hugely impressive line-up... undercoverfest.com

Fine Art Auction

18th September / Ewbank’s Auctioneers

Ewbank’s, located just outside of Woking on the A3, is undoubtedly one of the best auction houses on this Fair Isle. With events throughout the year, it is always worth consulting their calendar to find out what’s in store. This fine art auction on 18th September includes art works by Carel Weight (1908-1997). Find out more at ewbankauctions.co.uk

Falstaff: Verdi 12th and 13th September / Woodhouse Copse, Hombury St Mary Woodhouse Opera Festival is now in its 15th year. The special musical experience is enhanced by the stunning grounds and amphitheatre in which it’s held. This performance of Falstaff, the last opera written by Giuseppe Verdi, is set to be spectacular – and if the weather is unsuitable for an outdoor performance, the event will take place in the Concert Hall. Find out more about this breath-taking event at woodhousesounds.com

Nina Conti: In Your Face

18th September / G Live, Guildford

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13th September / Village Way Car Park, Cranleigh The traditional Sunday morning car boot at Cranleigh’s Village Way Car Park. Come early, eat bacon roll, buy treats, continue with your Sunday… More info is at cranleighlions.org

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Richard Dadd: A Religious Fascination

Jo Brand, one of the country’s most famous comedians, comes to Cranleigh for this special work in progress performance. Having not performed stand-up for a while due to other commitments, this is a huge opportunity to see one of Britain’s best-loved comics try new material without the need to traipse to the Big Smoke etc.

A talk at this cultural haven about one of the nation’s most enigmatic artists. Dr Nicholas Tromans, Curator at Guildford’s Watts Gallery and expert on the infamous Victorian artist Richard Dadd, will explore Dadd’s fascination with religious texts and how this impacted on his life and art.

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Chobham Festival

26th September – 10th October / Across Chobham Chobham has been this scribe’s home in the past, and we must say it is everything that is right with an English village. The Chobham Festival encapsulates this, with an array of classical concerts and other events taking place as we enter autumn. Check out festival.chobham.org to find out more

The Season Finale at Epsom Downs 27th September / Epsom Downs Racecourse

Martin Carthy and Dave Swarbrick

19th September / Holy Trinity Church, Guildford Having been on the scene for nigh on fifty(!) years, both Martin Carthy and Dave Swarbrick are absolute legends. This remarkable pairing played an important part in the tremendous shake up given to British folk music in the middle to late 60’s. This is some of the most virtuosic, enthralling and authentic folk music you’ll hear, all in the beautiful Holy Trinity Church.

The Season Finale at Epsom Downs Racecourse waves goodbye to the horse racing season. A big day on the calendar, be sure to head to Epsom for one last day out at the gee gees. Find out more and buy advance tickets at epsom.thejockeyclub.co.uk

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Aviation Day

20th September / Brooklands Museum Touchdown at Brooklands Museum for a kerosene fuelled day of aviation antics and activities. The hub of historical British motorsport offers plenty of events throughout the year, so if there is an aeroplane enthusiast amongst you, then you’d better ruddy well make sure they get down here! Info can be found at brooklandsmuseum.com

Renaissance Painting Workshop

21st – 25th September / Cowdray Park, Midhurst During this workshop students will be taught the traditional art of egg tempera and gilding. Through understanding traditional painting and gilding techniques of such artists Bottecilli, students will gain a good foundation in traditional how these masters prepared their pigments from the earth, rocks and plants, which, when mixed with egg yolk, led to the creation of some of the most beautiful and enduring paintings in the history of western art. Find out more about this exquisite craft and sign up at cowdray.co.uk

Sherlock Holmes & the Ripper Murders

28th September – 3rd October / Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford The most famous detective investigates the most famous series of murders – a grisly match, but what an exciting prospect. Holmes and Watson explore the killings in Whitechapel, unravelling plots involving freemasons, conspiracies and the highest level of the establishment. But for Holmes, there is a uniquely personal element to this new and terrifying case… Find out more at yvonne-arnaud.co.uk

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29th September / Ambassadors Cinema, Woking A documentary about the immersive performances of one of the greatest albums ever, streamed live across the globe – this will be a momentous occasion, and one that the Ambassadors Cinema is partaking in. If you’re a Floyd fan, you’ve got to experience this highly anticipated event. Buy tickets at atgtickets.com and find out more at rogerwatersthewall.com

Soirée Française 29th September / Cellar Magneval

Bonsoir! Ça va? And whether that’s all the French you know or that is merely a starting point for your own highly developed grasp of the lingo, you should definitely head to Woking’s wonderful Cellar Magneval for Soirée Française. Come and improve your French the social way… Book your place and find out more about this exceptional venue at cellarmagneval.com

The Art of Nature

29th September – 4th October / RHS Garden Wisley As we all know, RHS Garden Wisley is one of the jewels in Surrey’s crown, and when they host events such as this, you get a double whammy of gorgeous venue and wonderful event. Created by adults with learning and/or physical disabilities, The Art of Nature is a partnership event with Surrey Choices ‘About Us’ learning service and the Education Team at RHS Garden Wisley. More info can be found at rhs.org.uk/wisley

Hollywood Special Effects Show 2nd October / G Live

An explosive family production! The Hollywood Special Effects Show takes audiences behind the scenes of their favourite movies to see how incredible special effects are created for the screen, comes to Guildford’s G Live on Friday 2nd October. Join a team of professionals who’ve been behind the special effects on a vast range of productions including Game Of Thrones, Guardians Of The Galaxy, The Dark Knight Rises and Phantom Of The Opera. They’ll be exposing the trade secrets to creating movie magic and giving a revealing insight into some of the most spectacular scenes in Hollywood… Find out more at glive.co.uk

Surrey Hills Wood Fair 3rd and 4th October / Birtley Estate, Bramley Now in its 6th year, the Surrey Hills Wood Fair gets bigger and better yet retains the traditional charm of a rural day out in the Surrey Hills for all the family. But what does a wood fair entail? Coppice Crafts & Wood Products, Trade Stands, Local Produce, Horse & Wagon Rides, Bug Hunts, live music, Children’s Activities and of course a beer tent. Oh, and that merely scratches the surface of this two day event. You simply must visit their website to find out more… surreyhills.org

Surrey Heritage Showcase 3rd October / Shere Village Hall

Reeves Gabrels and His Imaginary Fr13nds

The Surrey Heritage Showcase is back! This will be the fourth of its kind in the county, organised by Surrey Heritage, part of Surrey County Council.

Reeves Gabrels & His Imaginary Fr13nds are an American power trio fronted by – and these aren’t our words - “one of the most daring rock-guitar improvisers since Jimi Hendrix”. Very big words indeed, but if there was ever a reason to go and check a band out…

The Showcase invites local residents to engage and explore their local heritage whilst discovering new things about their locality. A highlight of the day will be ‘Ask the Expert’ sessions where experts will be on hand to give free, practical, professional advice on preserving and identifying, books, letters, documents, maps and photographs. Brilliant!

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Python, Travel Writer and Britain’s Nicest Man: it’s fair to say Michael Palin has led an incredible life. Ahead of his October visit to Woking as part of the Thirty Years Tour, we conversed about why he started detailing his life, why journals are important and his three decades of published diaries – the Life of Michael, if you will…

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You’re coming to Woking as part of your national tour celebrating thirty years of your diaries – but have you always kept a diary? Did you keep a journal as a child or is it something you developed as an adult? Like a lot of people I half-heartedly started to keep a diary at school for a while. My parents always gave me a schoolboy diary which had lots of interesting facts about cricket and bridge building and things like that. It had a little section for each day that I would laboriously fill in for the first couple of months – one I kept right up until May, which was quite a feat – but in the end life would always become too interesting to keep a diary, so it fell by the wayside. I think I always just enjoyed recording things; whenever I travelled I took little notebooks. But it truly began in 1969 when our first son was born. When he was a small lad, about six months old, I was still a heavy smoker. I realised that smoking and little kids weren’t compatible so I virtually quit cold turkey – I got such a surge of willpower that I thought ‘what else can I do?’; so I decided to keep a diary. That was in April 1969, and funnily enough it was a bit of a limbo in my career. I’d been working very hard in comedy shows from ‘65 to ’68, but nothing was really happening at that point: but then Cleese rung up and talked about a new comedy show. So coincidentally writing a diary came about with the start of Monty Python, and I’ve been keeping a diary right up until today…

What kind of diary writer are you? Are you a bullet pointer or do you write a kind of mini-story? It’s a bit of a narrative of the day, so I like to feel it’s telling a kind of story. One thing leads to the other, as though it’s been preordained; of course it’s not like that at all, it’s a series of disconnected events. But I like to describe the main things that I did the day before and it is like telling a bit of a story - and you feel like you have a bit more of a purpose if you’ve written it down! The diary mainly records where I’ve been and I try and keep a balance between family and work; sometimes external things come into play, though far less than one might imagine. Food and drink – there’s always rather too much of. I’ve published diaries before and people say ‘all you do is drink and eat!’ but I’ve been lucky. A lot of our work from Python onwards was done over a glass of wine or beer and a meal – that’s part of it!

Naturally, diaries hold intimate insights into the author’s character to those reading it, but they also offer the author themselves an opportunity to reflect. Has there even been a moment that you’ve read back and had it really flood back as if it was happening again – joy, regret or sadness? A lot of interesting entries were around moments where I lost people I was very fond of, like my mum or [fellow Monty Python member] Graham Chapman or my sister. I kept these in my diary because I felt that it was really important to try and mark those moments by recording my own feelings. It’s most interesting how grief hits you, and very often it isn’t straight away; initially you can be very practical. But suddenly there may be a moment that you will find something that reminds you, in a very poignant way, that the person you’re fond of is no longer there. It was times like that that I thought that my recollections would have been rather fuzzy without the diary. But it’s work you’ve done too. When you’re filming shows such as GBH - which was a very long series I did for channel 4 in 1991 – it was a good piece of work and I was very proud of it. But I look back and I think of all the obstacles I was putting in my way – ‘can I do this, am I doing this right?’ – and it was interesting to see that one didn’t just waltz into it and it wasn’t just another job. Each one required some soul-searching before you got it right. That’s in pretty much everything I do. I think one thinks that you get used to it, but you don’t really – it’s the same process each time you take on anything.

In tandem with the release of your book on tour, on your website themichaelpalin.com you’ve launched ‘Diary Corner’ offering advice and tips for fellow journal writers – is this an agony uncle type role you’re embarking on?! *Laughs* Well it’s trying to publicise the joys of keeping a diary really! Well, not just the joys; when I began, I just remember that it was difficult and I kept thinking ‘Am I really going to write this down?!’ But after a couple of years or so it becomes a habit and now it’s something that I can’t begin my day without – recording the day before.

So finally, in your own words – why keep a diary? I’ve just found it so useful to have that material there. I think for future historians, looking back on our time to get people’s everyday story through their diaries would be an incredibly important resource.

But also, it’s pleasant to do – I value my time more, because I consider what I’ve done with it and days don’t go back into a complete fog. You can actually say ‘on this day I did that’ and it reminds you in an honest way about what really happened. You tend to look back at events happening in a smooth curve, but it’s actually lots of ups and downs and blips on the grass. It’s done a lot for me; I feel the balance of my life has been much improved by keeping a diary. So I’m just trying to tell others that I think that a diary – and I don’t mean a blog, I mean your own personal thoughts that you write by hand – you’re not necessarily going to show it to anybody, which is important. Nowadays we feel that we must lay out everything straight away; with a diary you can do that and look back over the years. And then you can say ‘God yes, I got that wrong, I got this wrong, I’m glad I never told anybody about that!’ *Laughs*

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ABOUT Taking place throughout the month of October, The Big Draw is the world’s biggest drawing festival. Now in its 16th year, across the county (and indeed, the globe!) there will be a whole bunch of (mainly) free drawing activities which connect people of all ages with museums, outdoor spaces, artists, designers, illustrators - and each other. The 2014 Big Draw involved twenty-six countries, with 414,000 people attending over 1800 events by 1000+ organisers – and naturally, 2015 promises to be even bigger. This year’s theme is ‘Every Drawing Tells a Story’ – so what more do you want? Get drawing, get colouring and get involved! Find out more at thebigdraw.org

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Open to all ages the competition will take place throughout September and October, with the winners being announced in the November edition of the publication. All you have you have to do is colour in the Guildford Borough Big Draw 2015 poster (below) and let your imagination run wild! Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to have your art work published and win a prize. £40 gift voucher kindly donated by George Weil Arts and Crafts supplies based in Guildford.

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After half a century of world class comedy and drama, the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, on the leafy banks of the River Wey, remains one of Guildford’s most cherished cultural landmarks. As the theatre celebrates its anniversary this season, we look at its journey and the highlights coming up over the next several months.

t goes without saying that Guildford’s theatrical roots stretch back further than 1965, the year that the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre first opened its doors. The year 1619 in fact, when the first theatrical record appears referencing the six shillings that the townsfolk had raised. Not in support of local arts, mind you, but in order to bribe a troupe of travelling players NOT to perform in the town. Thankfully, their miserly obstruction of the arts didn’t hold sway for long, but that collaborative community spirit has, albeit for more creative endeavours. Indeed, it has been the catalyst for a ripe theatrical heritage that dates back to the first purpose built theatre in Market Street in 1789. It was also the force that saw Guildford’s iconic Yvonne Arnaud Theatre rise from the figurative ashes of the former Guildford Repertory Theatre, on the site of the old Borough Hall, which burned down in 1963. Bereft of a local theatre, the community rallied raising nearly 70% of the original cost in covenants and gifts. With land provided generously cheap

by the Guildford Corporation (now the Borough Council) the new Yvonne Arnaud Theatre (YAT) opened its doors in 1965 in a ceremony led by founding chairman former Mayor of Guildford Archie Graham-Brown and actress Vanessa Redgrave. In fact, the very first production was A Month in the Country starring two stage titans of their day, Ingrid Bergman and Vanessa’s father, Michael Redgrave. Their appearance would set a precedent over the next fifty years, as the theatre drew productions crafted by the greatest playwrights and performed by some of the most talented actors that the UK has seen, including Dame Joan Plowright, Sir Alec Guinness, Dame Judi Dench and Sir Anthony Hopkins. Under the directorships of Laurier Lister, then Val May and currently James Barber (see right), the YAT has in that time established itself as a diverse and vibrant canvas for an eclectic mix of classical and contemporary work ranging from Sophizhat and Shakespeare, Webster, Ibsen and Chekov to Coward, Priestley,

Ayckbourn, Hare and Stoppard. Alongside numerous premieres of new plays it presents musicals, small and mid-scale opera and ballet. That would have been enough for most regional theatres, but a defining aspect of the YAT is the contribution it makes in nurturing new talent and encouraging smaller productions with the introduction of its Mill Studio in 1993. Other artistic fields are represented including the unmissable film seasons and artist exhibitions. And what family doesn’t enjoy the local institution that is the Yvonne Arnaud Christmas Pantomime? Regional theatres have faced huge challenges in the 21st century, with many closing their doors due to financial pressures and dwindling audiences. That the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre has not only survived but thrived over the years, we think speaks volumes about the passion that their team pours into every production. It remains a Guildford Theatre built by and for the people of Guildford, and long may it continue, for another fifty years and beyond.

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TALKING TO: DIRECTOR

James Barber

What does your role as a Theatre Director entail? I suppose it’s a bit of everything. I take responsibility for how we develop. I work with the heads of department -everybody really- all the areas, and we try and steer it in the right direction. I’ve got the overall say on the programming. And we produce our own shows; I choose the show, cast it and hire a director and so forth. So it’s a very varied role which is why it’s such a joy.

What makes the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre so special?

Who was Yvonne Arnaud? Although she never lived to see or perform at the theatre that would proudly bear her name, Yvonne Arnaud was a renowned star of English theatre for almost as long as her namesake has been delighting audiences. Born Germaine Jeanne Arnaud in 1890 in Bordeaux, Yvonne Arnaud grew into an exceptional musician, a concert pianist who would tour Europe and America from the ages of 16 and 21. In 1911 she fell in love with the theatre in London and became a star overnight for her 1912 leading role in musical comedy The Girl in the Taxi at the Lyric Theatre. Her career took in a score of films as well as tours entertaining the troops during World War II. With her husband Hugh Mclellan, she adopted Guildford as her home and lived on a farm in Effingham from 1937 and, in 1956, a house on London Road. Two years later she would die after being taken ill while working in her garden. As a passionate patron of theatre in Guildford, her husband gave permission for her name to be given to the new theatre built in 1965. Hugh, a member of the board of directors and a trustee at the Yvonne Arnaud died in 1982, but a memorial stone to both him and his celebrated wife remains on the ground of St Martha’s on the Hill.

The wonderful thing about the Yvonne Arnaud is that it is truly Guildford’s theatre. It wasn’t some big commercial undertaking, it wasn’t a chain of theatres, nor was it a civic theatre. It was a theatre built by theatre-goers who lived locally and wanted a theatre of their own, and it was the perfect example of cooperation between local people and their local borough council.

You’ve been with the YAT for 35 years now. How did you go from working backstage to managing the entire theatre? I can’t quite remember what age I was when I started, maybe 21 or 22? But I was sweeping the stage back then. I think I learned so much working backstage. Year after year, so many amazing people came through -actors, directors, playwrights- and you do kind of learn how things are done. I just worked my way up, really. After all this time, I’m so lucky and really blessed.

What challenges has the theatre faced over the years? We’re not alone in this; there are so many regional theatres that struggle financially. We’ve had several occasions in the past where we thought we had come within an inch of closing. But somehow through a combination of local support, local businesses, generous trustees and individuals, and perhaps a little bit of political manoeuvring, we managed to keep it going. Guildford Borough has invested millions into the theatre over its life, and without them we would have surely closed.

The theatre’s seen some true legends of the stage over the years. Who sticks out in your memory? Oh dear, it’s invidious to name names… but I did have a very bizarre week spent looking after Sir Lawrence Olivier in the eighties. He was a very old man and wasn’t very well and his wife Joan Plowright was in a show here, and I was put in charge of him. He’d get a little bit muddled sometimes but he was still naughty and wicked and funny and really quite wonderful. And I’ve worked with some wonderful women like Vanessa Redgrave and my good friend Penelope Keith who has been a great supporter of the theatre over the years. I’ve been really spoiled.

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Surreys’ U C A LAR T C E P S Food Fairs

SEPTEMBER 2015

Get ready for a feast as not one but five food festivals and fairs descend on our county, offering inspiration and entertainment to foodies as well as celebrating all the wonderful produce available right on our own doorstep. Grab a canvas shopping bag, a picnic blanket and a healthy appetite as we explore the culinary cavalcade of food festivals popping up around Surrey over September and October…

The Surrey Farm, Food and Drink Festival

Saturday 12th September – Saturday 26th September

his is the Big One, folks. A two week celebration of food and farming taking place all over the county. If it’s scoffable, quaffable or growable, there’ll be an event near you that you won’t want to miss. The festival is the brainchild of the Surrey Agricultural Society - the masterminds behind Surrey’s biggest annual event, the Surrey County Show. Their Surrey Farm, Food and Drink Festival offers families the opportunity to experience life on local farms, learn about what local food and drink is available, the benefits of eating local and seasonal and where to buy from. Visitors can sample what’s grown, reared, brewed, caught, baked, smoked or processed in our fair county. All the visits are free of charge with many farms and producers offering refreshments and the chance to buy their delicious, home-grown produce. www.surreycountyshow.co.uk | 01483 890810

Wildcroft Rare Breeds Farm Walk Saturday 12th September 10am – 4pm Clear Barn Farm, Puttenham.

See rare breeds of pig, sheep, goats, rheas, chicken, ducks and goats. Refreshments and gate sales.

Goldstone Farm Dairy Farm Walk Sunday 20th September 2pm – 5pm Goldstone Farm, Polesdon Lacey.

Trailer tours to see the 2015 Surrey County Show Reserve Dairy Ayrshire cattle, calves, milking and modern farm technology in a stunning setting. Fun games including ‘welly wanging’ and home-made cakes.

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Saturday 26th September 11am – 3pm Kingfisher Farm Shop, Abinger Hammer.

View the watercress beds and find out how this superfood, fed by pure spring water, was once a ma jor Surrey industry. Enjoy delicious tastings and watercress recipes. Please wear suitable boots or shoes.

Hardwick Court Farm Medieval Farm Walk

Merrywood Farm Old Spot Farm Walk

Thursday 24th September Hardwick Court Farm, Chertsey.

Saturday 26th September | 2pm Merrywood Farm, Lyne

Explore this historic farm with its 15th century barn once used as a manorial court. Medieval field systems, heavy horses, cattle, sheep and vintage farm machinery. Refreshments offered.

Meet the pedigree herd of Gloucestershire Old Spot pigs – the oldest breed of spotted pig in the world and sample sausages and bacon from this quality herd. Refreshments offered plus the change to take home some top produce.

Village Greens Farm Shop Farmers’ Market and Tunnel Tours

Saturday 26th September | 12 – 4pm Village Greens Farm Shop, Coles Lane, Ockley. Enjoy a great foodie experience with a farmers’ market, polytunnel tours, freshly baked pizza, a BBQ and a hog roast.

Imbhams Farm Granary Walk and Activity Day

Saturday 26th September 10.30am – 4.30pm Imbhams Farm, Furnace Place Estate, Haslemere. The day includes a ‘flour trail’, a ‘Walk on the Wildside’ tour with the Surrey Wildlife Trust, a chance to mill your own flour, discover bats and other wildlife and enjoy award winning foods and country crafts.

Albury Vineyard and Silent Pool Distillery Visits and Tours Every day | Albury

Visit the vineyard and distillery, which is powered by a 1970s steam boiler from Liverpool Docks. Sample top quality sparkling and Rose wines and spirits. There is also the opportunity to take a 90 minute tour – booking essential via info@alburyvineyard.com

Greyfriars Open Day

Saturday 12th September 11am – 4pm | Greyfriars Vineyard, The Hog’s Back, Puttenham Enjoy vineyard tours and tastings at Greyfriars Vineyard, the home of award winning English sparkling wine.

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The Surrey County Ploughing Match

Sunday 27th September | 10am – 1pm Eashing Farm, Godalming. Entry to the ploughing match is free with parking

rowing off the Surrey Farm, Food and Drink Festival is a rural spectacle that’s an institution in itself. The annual Ploughing Match brings experienced and novice ploughmen from all over the country to compete for first prize in classes including heavy horses, vintage and modern tractors and hand ploughs. The competition is steeped in history with the ground being blessed before a rocket marks the start of the ploughing. Competition is fierce, with each furrow being judged on straightness, depth and levelness.

The Surrey Game and Country Fair

Sunday 27th September | 9am – 5pm | Loseley Park, Guildford | surreycountyshow.co.uk

ou could make a case for autumn officially starting in Surrey from the commencement of the brilliant Game and Country Fair. Another event hosted by the Surrey Agricultural Society, the fair celebrates the change of the seasons with a riot of rural family fun and foodie goodness.

pigeon release. But that’s nothing compared to the treats in store for visiting foodies. In top billing is TV chef Mike Robinson, one of the UK’s top experts on game. He’ll be demonstrating how to prepare and cook game, demystifying this glorious food in the process.

Animal lovers are spoiled with all kinds of displays. Visitors can watch thrilling horse riding stunts from the Stampede Stunt Company’s production of ‘Gulliver’s Carnival’. There will be the ever popular Warrenby Gun Dogs and Huxley’s impressive falconry team, hilarious terrier racing (which your own dog can join), a sheepdog display and a

Local legends are well represented too with one of Guildford’s favourite chefs, Dan Britten, also appearing to demonstrate his own recipes and techniques using local ingredients. The makers of the famous Norbury Blue Cheese will be giving a cheese making demonstration, Tillingbourne Fish Hatchery will reveal the secrets to fish smoking and Silent Pool

Distillery will hold court on the mysterious arts of gin making. Rest assured, there will be samples! Meanwhile, visitors can amble among the food stalls of the expanded Food Hall. Elsewhere at the fair, country life will be celebrated in all its glory with showcases on fly fishing, bees and honey, ferret racing, vintage tractors, rural crafts and shopping and so much more. The Surrey Game and Country Fair really does have something for everyone. A child ticket starts at £4.50 if bought in advance, with an early bird adult ticket costing just £7.50.

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Cranleigh Food and Music Festival Saturday 3rd October | All day and evening from 10am | Cranleigh Arts Centre and Cranleigh Village

How do you make food better? Set it to music! At least that’s the canny idea behind this year’s Cranleigh Food Festival, which sees a collaboration between Cranleigh Arts Centre and the Cranleigh Chamber of Commerce.

his unmissable event will celebrate and showcase the very best of local musical talent and locally produced food and drink, in addition to raising money for the Arts Centre’s Target 25 fundraising campaign. If you’ve been before then you’ll know what to expect as the Cranleigh Arts Centre plays host to dozens of stalls selling a mouth-watering array of homegrown food and drink, with many of the exhibitors taking part in live food-themed demonstrations. So expect freshly baked cakes, artisan breads and oil, in addition to local breweries and a number of new stalls offering some international flavours to the line-up.

Surrey Hills Ukulele Band, jazz act Four Part Trio and folk artist, Camilla Royale. The festival will conclude with a concert in the Arts Centre’s main auditorium with three headline musical acts taking to the stage. Other musical performances and activities will also take place during the afternoon and early evening at Cranleigh Cricket Club, One Forty, The Richard Onslow, Sundial House (Informed Choice Financial Planners headquarters), Fountain Square, Stockland Square, The White Hart, Manns of Cranleigh, the Co-op and Cranleigh Library, among others.

So with delicious food to hand that just leaves the entertainment - and there’s a lot of it! And the whole village is on it as a bevy of artists including local bands, dance troops, singer-songwriters and poets will appear throughout the afternoon in a variety of different venues up and down Cranleigh High Street.

In addition to live performances, there will also be activities on the day such as spoken word open mic, a treasure trail around Cranleigh and fun exhibits with a food-theme. Each musical act will have a collection at the end of their set, with all of the proceeds being donated to Cranleigh Arts Centre’s Target 25 Fundraising Campaign which was set up earlier this year by the Arts Centre to raise £250,000 to fund urgent repair work to the Centre’s nineteenth century building.

Confirmed acts so far include indie-folk band Following Foxes, the

So for anyone who loves fun, food and music - and we’ll wager that’s

everyone - they won’t want to miss this year’s Cranleigh Food and Music Festival. We already can’t wait to see what they put on next year!

Haslemere Food Festival 2015

Saturday 19th September - 10am - 4pm | Lion Green, Haslemere | Free Entry

When an event’s been running for a decade, you just know they’re doing something right. The Haslemere Food Festival will once again be highlighting all that is great about the region’s local produce, showcasing the superb food and drink available on our doorstep from award winning suppliers in the town and surrounding areas.

xpect to find a great mixture of homemade and local offerings including bakery delights, cheeses, olives, chutneys and preserves, pies, oils, organic meat, English sparkling wine, locally brewed beer, ales, sweets, crepes and ice creams!

Alongside more food stall holders that the festival has ever seen, there’s a chance for you to become the winner of Haslemere’s first ever ‘Bake Off’ competition. The event will be judged by Miranda Gore Browne who achieved widespread acclaim as a finalist on the first series of BBC 2’s The Great British Bake Off. Miranda, who has since established a reputation for wonderful home baking will also be hosting a book signing session on the day. Elsewhere the festival will feature a packed programme of demonstrations and tastings, children’s entertainment, live music and the acclaimed sausage competition (held on the Aga stage). We’ll see you there! Visit www.haslemere.com for more information

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The Elmbridge Food Festival 2015

Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th September | Painshill Park, Cobham

Not to be left out of the feast, Elmbridge gets its nom on with the return of their own fabulous food festival…

ith over 9,000 visitors last year, a second event was a shoe in, and so the Elmbridge Food Festival returns for a second shake, once more showcasing the Borough’s best food producers and purveyors.

Held once again in the in the picturesque surrounds of Painshill, England’s most elegant 18th century landscape garden, located in Cobham, entry for all visitors to Painshill and the Elmbridge Food Festival will be free over the course of the weekend. Visitors can expect to find over 45 stalls serving food from around the world and an array of speciality produce. The centrepiece will be the Food and Drink Theatre with live demonstrations taking place all weekend. Chow down on offerings by Mantio Ice Cream, Churros Garcia, Exotic Tagine and Bumblebee Cupcakes among many others. Thirsts can be quenched at the Big Red Bus Bar (seriously, you won’t be able to miss the double decker serving beer, wine and other refreshments), while meat masters Surrey Hills Butchers will be doing a live demonstration on Sunday 1pm. Entertainment will come in the form of Ember Big Band playing a selection of songs from its wide jazz repertoire including many popular swing standards of the interwar era, through to modern Latin and funk on Saturday, 26 September at 3pm and Elmbridge Choir will be performing for the hungry hordes on Sunday, 27 September at 11.30am and 12.30pm. If you’re bringing little ones, then they’ll love the ‘Little Foodies’ area with a full programme of free children’s activities running all weekend. Dib Dab Art Club will also provide creative, fun and educational art classes for babies to older children up to age 8, firing their imagination and allowing them to express themselves. Dib Dab Art Club will be running a free taster session on Saturday at 2.30pm.

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Now in its fourth year, the G Live Beer Festival returns on Friday 11th and Saturday 12th September…

he G Live Beer Festival has already become something of a tradition amongst local ale-sippers. Taking place in what is usually a glorious late summer weekend (fingers crossed…), this gathering of CAMRA die-hards, casual tipplers and cider-quaffers has proved to be a huge hit with the people of Guildford and beyond. And rightly so! Those of you who have attended the event before will appreciate its greatness, but if you’re new to this particular partay (additional ‘a’ deliberate), then let us regale you with what’s in store. The event takes place across two days, with an evening session on Friday 11th September and both afternoon and evening sessions on Saturday 12th. First and foremost, let’s talk about the beverages. The beers will of course be the staple – the best and brightest from across Surrey and the South-East will be bringing their stouts, bitters, lagers, milds and other such tipples. The benchmark of a beer festival is, naturally, the beers, and G Live will be providing you with dozens. Next, ciders – appley goodness need not be confined to the West Country, dear reader. Shifting east, we still see many a scrumpy to have a try of. Whether it’s a fruity one or some of that murky stuff that makes your mouth sting, there’s something for you. But you will need something to absorb the alcohol, will you not? While we would never condone irresponsible drinking here at TGHQ, we can always recommend food to help line your stomach so you have an additional beverage or two. So how does a hog roast and BBQ sound? Ruddy delicious is how. Expect a delicious pig in a bun (and naturally a veggie option too) with trimmings, but be warned – time your arrival to the food source correctly, lest the queue get the better of you.

Now naturally a beer festival cannot be complete without live music. As the beer hits and you become chattier, you need a jaunty backdrop do you not? Well here is what to expect: Friday evening: The Salts. A co-operative of seasoned musicians, they create what is fast becoming one of the most exciting and energetic folk concepts of recent times. Individually The Salts, fronted by twice BBC Young Folk Finalist Lee Collinson-James, have circumnavigated the Commonwealth with tours of Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, India, Singapore and Hong Kong. Not to be missed. Saturday Afternoon: The Nefarious Picaroons. Those of you who saw the Picaroons back at our Big Busk on Guildford High Street in March will know how much fun this lot are. Describing themselves as Folked-Up-PopStomp, we think you can guess that you’re in for a hoot when you check out the ‘roons… Saturday Evening: Uke Jam. What more is there to say about Uke Jam? Having brought giddy delights at the Guildford Beer Festival earlier in the summer and with a regular slot in The Britannia pub, if you’re a Guildford regular you have almost certainly seen them. So if you were sitting on the metaphorical fence, have we convinced you? We’re sure we have. Tickets are £12 per session (including a branded glass and programme) and naturally you must be over 18 to attend.

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SIX OF THE BEST Tipples to recommend at Guildford Beer Festival. Pacific Gem Firebird Brewing / 4.2% abv A pale straw colour beer with a pronounced bitterness, oaken flavours and a signature blackberry aroma. Surrey Nirvana Hogs Back Brewery / 4% We all know about the Hogs Back’s incredible Traditional English Ale, but try the Surrey Nirvana for a good bitter sweet balance and a strong citrus aroma. Little Slow Little Beer Corporation / 5% This delightful Guildford-based microbrewery offers the Little Slow, a flavourful deep honey coloured Pilsner. Pure delight… Shere Drop Surrey Hills Brewery / 4.2% The Surrey Hills Brewery’s flagship beer is pale in colour with a subtle hint of grapefruit and lemon in the aroma. Rambler Frensham Brewery / 3.9% This award-winning session ale contains a well-rounded and interesting combination of both floral and hop aromas. Glass Half Full Hoptimists Brewery / 4% This aptly named bitter produces a pleasant floral hop aroma. A great session beer from this Godalming-based brewery.

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WHERE TO EAT: BRIT

By Rich Lee Still going strong since launching in 2013, we returned to Britten’s to see what’s cooking at one of Guildford’s few truly independent restaurants…

as it really been over a year and a half? When we last visited Chef Dan Britten’s restaurant at the beginning of 2014, not long after it had launched, it felt like a gamble that sorely needed to work. Not just for the married father of two and former Masterchef contestant himself, but for Guildford too. In a town with only a handful of entrenched independent restaurants and a glut of here today-gone tomorrow chains, a fresh new option was never more needed, particularly one that served true modern British food. Fortunately for both the chef and the town, Britten’s hasn’t just survived but thrived, winning a loyal clientele drawn to Dan’s vision of a friendly neighbourhood restaurant. And some damn fine cooking too. That’s fine cooking rather than fine dining. While it’s common for many ‘new’ chefs to stroke an ego before they’ve earned one, Dan Britten has kept his food simple and honest from the start,

although as we’ll see, there’s some fierce technique and not a little flair to be found here. The restaurant itself has seen some welcome if subtle changes over time. Already an intimate dining space to begin with, inside Britten’s interior has a cheerier, more confident look than before, from the little trendy traces of ‘upcycling’ to artworks by local artists (apparently popular as souvenirs among a few customers they’ve had.) So much for the restaurant, had the menu changed much since our last visit? Britten’s revels in its individuality and Dan’s almost geekish obsession with whatever happens to be good right now. Which means that menus change almost weekly depending on season and whim, “Just to annoy people,” he tells me later with a wink. The a la carte menu reads without fuss or fanfare and presents staple English ingredients for this time of year. But when the plates meet the table a real show begins to unfold. The first

act? A dish of scallops, all pan-kissed edges and luscious, tender centres sat amid genius dabs of squid ink aioli humming sweetly with garlic. Little flecks of crispy chicken skin added a crafty, salty crunch that lifted this way beyond the tired, perfunctory scallop dishes of many other restaurants. Sweet, earthy, lightly seared pigeon breast fanned over braised peas and pancetta would have been good enough, but with the addition of a rich dark orb of black pudding coated in tickly golden breadcrumbs this dainty little starter was, in truth, a colossal tease. So much so that we indulged in another: a plate of English asparagus with confit egg yolk and brioche croutons that was a simple yet utterly sumptuous taste of spring and summer. Mains brought a delicate little slab of pan-fried sea trout, more of that gorgeous buttery-fresh English asparagus and broad beans balanced with tangy slivers of pickled beetroot.

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TTEN’S, GUILDFORD So far, so light right? Any heavy lifting was left to a plate of tenderest Etherley Farm chicken breast and silky-rich Anna potatoes, all drizzled with sweet dark jus and a heady onion cream. £17.50 asks a lot from a chicken dish but this one delivered magnificently, leaving me to chase the sauce around the plate with a fingertip. I’m not proud. Speaking with Dan after the meal, he mused in typically modest fashion that they didn’t really consider themselves ‘dessert chefs.’ Don’t believe a word of it. A pudding of spiced strawberries tumbled into torn pepper scones with a juicy fresh strawberry ice cream over clotted cream was a big silly grin on a plate. Like an afternoon tea that had stepped on a landmine. As a neighbourhood restaurant, Britten’s continues to hit all the right notes and is as good for a decadent brunch as it is a fine lunch or evening meal out. With an agile menu that celebrates what’s bang in season, and at real bang for your bucks, it’s the restaurant that Guildford has needed for a long time.

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--Pan-fried scallops, squid ink aioli, crispy chicken skin, cucumber relish £11.00 English asparagus, confit organic egg yolk, brioche croutons £8.00 Pan-fried pigeon breast, crispy black pudding, peas and pancetta £7.50 --Pan-fried sea trout, English asparagus, broad beans, pickled beetroot £17.00 Etherley Farm chicken breast, pommes anna, baby courgettes, onion cream £17.50 --Spiced Strawberries, pepper scones, strawberry ice cream and clotted cream £6.50 Maragda Chocolate tart, peanut brittle, salted caramel ice cream £6.50 Food Total for 2 Persons = £74.00

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TALKING TO… Stu Henshall “Paul Hollywood’s like a good cookie. Hard on the outside but soft on the inside.”

He was the ‘punk rock baker’ tipped for success on television phenomenon the Great British Bake Off, but Stu Henshall’s elaborate efforts in the first heat met with an early, bitter defeat. Not to be held back, the Guildford-based musician and married father of two extols his passion and formidable talent for food on his fantastic blog, the Alternative Kitchen. We spoke to Stu about his Bake Off experience and his unique approach to cooking…

Punk Rock to cookery - which came first? I have always been a big fan of filling my face with goodies, and leftovers from my mum’s restaurant as a kid, but the music bug took hold at ten and became the obsession for the next twenty years. The food bug followed in my twenties when I moved away from homecooked meals and the need to feed myself became a necessity. I then realised how much I loved the preparation almost as much as consuming the results. Over the next ten years my love of baking and cooking acted as relief after hours in the studio. How did you get chosen for the Great British Bake Off? I had a gap in my touring schedule when the deadline was coming up so I thought I’d take a punt and apply. My sisters, various friends, and colleagues had been pestering me to do it, so I thought it would get them off my back. And then I got the call for a phone interview. After that there were many stages of auditions. I understand that thousands applied so I am made up I made it into the tent. Having met the judges Paul Hollywood and Mary Berry, and hosts Mel & Sue, how have they surprised you in real life? Amazing meeting those guys. I was actually

terrified of Mary Berry. I wanted her to be pleasantly surprised by my bakes. Nervewracking. Sue and Mel are unbelievably genuine and twice as awesome as they come across. Had a few good chats with Sue about tats and Mel was great at putting you at ease. Paul’s like a good cookie. Hard on the outside but soft on the inside. He’s a pretty cool guy really. Were you at all prepared to leave the show so early? I went into the competition to try and shake things up by putting an ‘alternative’ twist on the classics. I didn’t think my appearance would be limited to the one weekend at all but the judgement didn’t go my way and I’ve got to respect their decision. Where did your gateaux go wrong for you on the show? They really didn’t dig my addition of beetroot but I didn’t want to soak the sponges in kirsch. I think it works really well and no odder than carrot in a cake but they weren’t keen. What creations did you have planned for further along in the series? I had an arsenal of oddities that I was looking forward to showing them like Chorizo, Orange, and Black Olive Biscotti but

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for themselves which reflect my culinary mind. From spicy savoury dishes to indulgent deserts, all with my own spin on them.

What have you taken from your experience on the Great British Bake Off? So much but mainly that I know I deserved to be there and that I may have a little proving to do. Watch this space!

As a Guildfordian, what are your impressions of the food scene around here and where do you like to eat out? You know what, more and more food festivals are springing up and I love the farmers market in Guildford for all the little independent bakers and grocers. It is tough for the independents to get a look in on the high street due to high rates and chain completion, but there are a couple that are great like Al Vicolo (Swan Lane).

What’s the idea behind your blog The Alternative Kitchen? Making up recipes is much like writing a song. There are similar components to both but what makes them original is pulling your inspirations and applying them. The Alternative Kitchen is a place I can put my recipes up for people to try

Finally, do you have a personal philosophy that inspires your cooking? Learn the basics and go wild!

STU HENSHALL’S PEANUT BUTTER AND HONEY CINNAMON ROLLS RECIPE Buttery Danish Pastry filled with crunchy peanut butter and orange blossom honey with a sharp lemon icing Prep time: 12 hrs | Cooking time: 20 mins

Danish Pastry

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500g Strong white bread flour 10g Sea salt 80g Caster sugar 10g Fast action yeast 2 count Medium eggs beaten 125 ml water 250g Cold unsalted butter

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250 g Crunchy peanut butter 250 g Honey (I used orange blossom honey) 2 tbsp Ground Cinnamon 1 count Medium egg beaten 1 count Lemon juiced 1 cup Icing sugar

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Add flour to a large bowl, place salt and sugar on one side and yeast on the other

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Roll the pastry out to 80cm long, this time with the long side facing you, and 25cm wide

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In a jug add milk and water, zap in a microwave until lukewarm, and add beaten eggs

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With a hand mixer slowly add wet ingredients to dry. Once combined increase speed and mix for 5 minutes

Dust the cinnamon over the pastry, mix the honey and peanut butter, and spread over pastry leaving a cm closest to you

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Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and roll into an oblong ball, place in a plastic bag and put in the fridge for one hour

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Roll the pastry away from you into a large roll

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Between two 80cm long pieces of grease proof paper bash your butter into a rectangle of 20cm by 40cm

Slowly cut the roll into 5cm segments and place on two large baking trays leaving space to grow

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Remove your dough from the fridge and roll out to a 22cm by 60cm rectangle with the short side facing you

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Leave to prove for half an hour, brush with egg wash, and bake at 170°C for 20 minutes

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Place the butter on the two thirds closest to you and fold the uncovered third at the top towards you and then fold the edge closest to you over the top. Pinch the sides together and return to the bag and then the fridge for an hour. This is a single book turn don’t you know!

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Remove the dough from fridge and with the short edge facing you roll the dough to the same 20cm by 60cm rectangle as before. Complete another single turn and repeat this step twice more

Once cooled add enough icing sugar to the juice of one lemon to thick pouring consistency and ice the rolls. If you can wait for icing set then you are a better person than me

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After the final turn return to the fridge overnight or for at least 8 hours

The pastry recipe makes 1kg of pastry. You can always come up with your own filling and/or shape the pastry into any other shape. More ideas to follow.

For more of Stu Henshall’s recipes visit his blog at www.thealternativekitchen.net

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FOODIES FEATURE The Britannia, Guildford

With its great central location opposite the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, on the banks of the River Wey, the Britannia is ideal for any situation. With its gorgeous interior and outdoor covered courtyard the atmosphere is relaxed and friendly. But if food is your thing then this award-winning pub nails it all with great value dishes that celebrate the best of British, with a few nods to the exotic. The menu is served all day and includes all the traditional favourites plus a number of twists, including a new buffet menu. With regular specials, you will not be disappointed with the wide choice of food on offer. The Britannia is at 9 Millmead, Guildford, Surrey GU2 4BE 01483 572160 | www.shepherdneame.co.uk

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Café Class could have stopped with just their celebrated restaurant that serves beautiful, rustic Italian tapas. But no, they went and added a deli counter serving meats and cheeses selected from the best Italian farms. Then they threw in a gelato counter offering wonderfully authentic flavours of ice cream. And now they’ve opened an upstairs lounge. It’s all vintage cool and an ideal spot for a leisurely glass or two of something sparkling and delicious with great company. Café Class, we salute you! Café Class is at 14 The Broadway, Woking GU21 5AP 01483 723080 | www.cafe-class.co.uk

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Kingfisher Farm, Abinger Hammer

40 years of Retailing the best of British food and 157 years of growing in Abinger Hammer

One of our favourite farm shops, Kingfisher is always bursting with fantastic produce. And they’re ready to greet the new season when the new crop of apples arrive along with fresh seasonal vegetables like kale, black cabbage, chard and squashes.

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On 26 September, why not join Barrie for a talk on the history of their signature watercress business, grown on the farm since 1859, or book your place at their popular supper clubs on the 1st October? Always a delicious feast with their great watercress products thrown into the meal. Kingfisher Farm Shop is at Abinger Hammer, Surrey RH5 6QX 01306 730703 | www.kingfisherfarmshop.com

Changing Perceptions, Godalming

This remarkable charity provides skills training and work opportunities for people affected by epilepsy and disabilities, channelling their creativity into recycling and upcycling furniture into highly desirable pieces for your home. Treasures await in the saleroom but no visit is complete without a long, leisurely stop in their bright, quirky and family friendly tearoom. Here you can treat yourself to beautiful home cooked food including cakes, soups and other nibbles, while supping on their carefully selected loose leafed teas and quality Peros coffee. Take your time, enjoy free Wi-Fi and children’s play area - you may even buy the seat you were sat on! Changing Perceptions is at 133 High Street, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 1AF 01483 420436 | www.changingperceptions.org.uk

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Redber Coffee, Guildford Redber are the happy answer to a question raised by local coffee lovers, namely: how do we get exquisite, expertly selected and fresh roasted coffee right to enjoy at home? Thanks to Graham and Petra, not only do we have such a shrine to superb coffee on our doorstep but a level of service that promises to improve your relationship with the magic bean altogether. They begin with the coffee, naturally, selecting and importing over 25 different origin coffees, sourced from Africa, Asia, Central and South America including micro-lots, estate coffees & decaffeinated. Then they carefully roast them to medium and dark, coaxing out characteristics and complexity that transcend an average cup of coffee by miles. You can pick up your coffee at their shop and roastery or have it freshly delivered to your door via the website. If you don’t know what kind of coffee does it for you, Graham and Petra are happy to help you find the perfect variety to suit your palate and your preferred brewing method. It’s a personal service and a journey in one, with two friendly experts on hand to help you explore the world of coffee. Redber also sell a fantastic range of coffee products from brewers and grinders, flasks, cups and mugs and even speciality hampers. And not forgetting the perfect accompaniments to a good cup: Elizabeth Shaw chocolates! Whether you’re already a coffee connoisseur or ready to make the leap into the invigorating world of origin coffee, Redber Coffee Roasters make the perfect guides. Redber Ltd is at Merrow Depot, Merrow Lane, Guildford GU4 7BQ | 01483 808580 | www.redber.co.uk

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SPORTS NEWS WHAT’S ON THIS MONTH

Woking FC vs Cheltenham Town Saturday 19 September | Kingfield Stadium, 15:00pm Home form is key for the Cards if they are to improve on last year’s eighth position finish. Garry Hill’s side looked on course for at least a play-off position until a horrendous festive period saw their hopes dashed. They spent the remainder of the campaign playing catch-up, but never regained the momentum that saw them shoot up the table early on. After some ins and outs this summer, the Kingfield

Rendell ruled out for the season Woking’s Scott Rendell has been ruled out for the season after a serious injury in the opening day defeat to Tranmere. The striker, who was the club’s highest scorer last campaign with 24 goals, suffered anterior cruciate ligament damage to his right knee and will undergo surgery at the start of September.

faithful will be hoping to see a new look, more consistent side – especially at home. That said, Cheltenham Town, who have dropped into the non-league for the first time in sixteen years, are among the favourites for automatic promotion this season, so the three points are by no means guaranteed. For ticket information visit wokingfc.co.uk and cheer on the team as they push for the Football

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Club physiotherapist, Steve Snelling, explained: “I was 99% sure what Scott had done given the symptoms but we needed it confirmed by MRI [scan], so it’s no surprise to me.

The Surrey Half Marathon is the biggest closed-road half marathon in Surrey. The run boasts a flat, scenic route with water stations, bands and fantastic local support. The event supports a number of charities and works with businesses in the community.

“It’s a massive blow to him and he is very upset and so is everyone else at the club. It’s not what you want for anyone on the first day of the season.”

For more information visit surreyhalfmarathon.co.uk

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Surrey Scorchers vs Newcastle Eagles Friday 25 September Surrey Sports Park, at 19:30pm surreysportspark.co.uk Newly formed Surrey Scorchers kick-off their home fixtures late September against Newcastle Eagles at Surrey Sports Park. This fixture comes just six days after their opener away at Bristol Flyers. New coach Creon Raftopoulos returns to Surrey following a stint in charge of Surrey heat back in 2013. Following the return he said: “We’ve got some It’s time to get your hands need to conquer the Toilet Toil, make fears and register for Tough Sh!t now. great plans to develop a club built around community engagement that is both successful and sustainable, (and everything else) dirty! it across the Sewers Canal and survive something that Surrey has been cryingthe out for a long time. Porta Slide. Not to mention The You’ll get an amazing race day On 24 October, join 1,500 others

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Rugby World Cup HERE IS OUR GUIDE 2 THE RUGBY WORLD CUP…

t feels like ages since Jonny Wilkinson’s last gasp drop-kick sent England to World Cup glory against, host nation, Australia. It’s because it was ages ago. Ages ago back in 2003. That’s the thing. Now, as the eighth tournament comes to our English shores, so does hope, optimism and top drawer support. On September 18th, Stuart Lancaster’s men will walk onto the hallowed Twickenham turf to face Fiji in this year’s opening fixture.

Where to watch the Rugby World Cup

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ecause there’s nothing quite like a thick, black Guinness to sink whilst slurring Swing Low, Sweet Chariot…

Following the big games in style at Guildford’s Radisson Blu with their exclusive VIP package from £50.00 per person on their newly refurbished roof terrace. The package includes: a guaranteed table for all England matches, five drinks, unlimited BBQ buffet food, big screen viewing, table service and entry into a prize draw! THE WHITE HOUSE 8 High Street, Guildford, 01483 302 006

Bright, light and airy, the newly refurbished White House brings an extra splash of style to Guildford’s riverside scene. With a cosy bar area, a relaxed conservatory and a gorgeous garden and terrace, it’s the perfect pub to enjoy the match! THE WEYSIDE Milbrook, Guildford, 01483 568 024

With a riverside setting & large outside terrace, The Weyside sits opposite some of the most scenic pastures along the River Wey. When the sun shines there is no better place to enjoy the beauty and community feel of Guildford – and that especially applies when you want to see an England XV go to glory (hopefully)…

FOX & PELICAN Headley Road, Grayshott, 01428 604 757 A wonderful community pub, The Fox & Pelican is very much part of village life in Grayshott. Serving great locally sourced food and outstanding cask ales, you’re always assured a friendly welcome! Soak up the atmosphere here… THE HAND & SPEAR Old Heath Road, Weybridge, 01932 828 063 Set in the heart of Weybridge and conveniently next to the mainline train station, this unique building is the perfect setting to escape the hustle and bustle. With a reputation for being a great pub to watch sports, you really will be glad to visit here. THE MULBERRY INN Petworth Road, Haslemere, 01428 644 460 Diners & drinkers alike are welcome to a great selection of old and new world wines & local ales. The perfect place to watch some rugger.

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Key Fixtures:

on England’s World Cup chances “The World Cup’s an extremely competitive thing. When you get to the World Cup Group Stages you need to be on your metal every time as we found with the Six Nations. When we went over to Ireland in the Six Nations we weren’t on-point and it cost us, potentially, the entire tournament.

ENGLAND VS FIJI Friday 18th September, 20:00pm kick-off ENGLAND VS WALES Saturday 26th September, 20:00pm kick-off SOUTH AFRICA VS SCOTLAND Saturday 3rd October, 16:45pm kick-off

“But going into the World Cup, we need to make sure that every time we go on the pitch, especially at Twickenham, we make sure all our details are spot on. The intensity has to be up there and our game plan needs to be spot on. “I’m sure the pressure will build and grow because we are the home nation. But you can look at it as, it’s a huge incentive for us, it’s huge excitement and we’ve got sixty-million people supporting us. It’s not us against that country; it’s us against a team with the entire country behind us. If we use what could be perceived as pressure and use it in a positive way, it’ll only help.”

ENGLAND VS AUSTRALIA Saturday 3rd October, 20:00pm kick-off IRELAND VS ITALY Sunday 4th October, 16:45pm kick-off ENGLAND VS URUGUAY Saturday 10th October, 20:00pm kick-off FRANCE VS IRELAND Sunday 11th October, 16:45pm kick-off WORLD CUP FINAL Saturday 31st October, 16:00pm kick-off

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orld Cup’s throw up new names and new faces. Jona Lomu came to light in 1995, Wales’ Shane Williams in 2003 and Sam Warburton in 2011, but who will it be this year? Here’s a few names to look out for…

JOSH STRAUSS (Scotland)

With a beard like this fella, he’s a hard one to miss. He’s been Glasgow’s driving force at No 8 for a couple of seasons now and the big South African is likely to be a significant asset to Scotland at the World Cup having qualified on the three-year residency rule.

LOANN GOUJON (France) He may sound like a breaded chicken strip, but I dare you to tell him that. He’s 6ft 4ins and 17st 5lbs. He gave an indication of his threat by making 99 metres on 11 Roman raids against Italy in an impressive Six Nations. HENRY SLADE (England) Could the Exeter playmaker prove the missing link in the English midfield? Can slot in at fly-half, centre or fullback, but it’s at 12 that he could really bring another dimension.

NEHE MILNER-SKUDDER (New Zealand) Played a big part in the Hurricanes making the Super 15 final and with Israel Dagg having struggled for fitness and form this year, the uncapped 24-year-old could be a bolter for the 15 spot. BEN MCCALMAN (Australia) He’s playing the best rugby of his life and has just been named the outstanding Western Force player of the season and handed a flexible three-year Australian RU deal that allows him to go to Japan after the World Cup - such is the value they place on him.

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SURREY SPORTS PARK: Surrey Scorchers open their campaign against Bristol Flyers on September 19th Surrey Scorchers are the brand new basketball team, owned and managed by Surrey Sports Park. Their previous incarnation as Surrey United had a disappointing 2014/15 season, finishing bottom of the British Basketball League (BBL). Now under new ownership and with a new name, new roster of players and return of highly successful previous coach Creon Raftopoulos, expect the Scorchers to set the 2015/16 BBL alight.

KEY FIXTURES

Talking to Creon Raftopoulos

25/9/2015 Surrey Scorchers vs Esh Group Eagles Newcastle (BBL)

We spoke to Creon on his return to Surrey basketball, some of his new signings and what the future holds for the county’s basketball scene…

ON HIS RETURN

17/10/2015 Surrey Scorchers vs London Lions (BBL Cup)

“I’m delighted to be back [In Surrey], it’s where I feel I belong. I’ve enjoyed some good times here and I hope there’s now more to come. “I’m here to put basketball back on the map in the county. It’s been kind of forgotten about over the past few years and, in a county that has many, many sports, we need to raise basketball’s profile again”.

2/1/2016 Surrey Scorchers vs London Lions (BBL) 10/1/2016 Reading Rockets vs Surrey Scorchers (Away: BBL Trophy) 14/2/2016 Surrey Scorchers vs Plymouth University Raiders (BBL) 17/4/2016 Surrey Scorchers vs Leeds Force (BBL)

ON HIS WORK-INPROGRESS TEAM

ormer Surrey/Guildford Heat Coach Creon Raftopoulos will lead the new Surrey Sports Park franchise in its maiden season. The Zimbabwean led Guildford Heat to three consecutive play-off runs and, in his final season, secured the club’s best ever BBL finish of fourth, took Heat to the play-off semi-final and the Trophy quarter-finals. Creon returns after a two season hiatus, in which time he turned his attentions to community development including a role in the successful Walking Basketball project around the country.

“I’ve bought in players that fit my style and ethic. I need players to know that as well as giving me and the team 100%, they need to be dedicated to the community work that comes with it too. “Yes it’s about getting results and doing the best we can in the BBL, but it’s also about getting the community involved, getting them interested in Basketball again. We need to think about the future and hopefully seeing Surrey Scorchers do well will get more people involved and create a long-term plan for the franchise. “But yeah, I’m happy with the squad I’m building and everyone that comes in ticks all the boxes”.

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INTRODUCING THE TEAMS ON THE ARRIVAL OF TAYO OGEDENGBE AND THE DECISION BEHIND HIS CAPTAINCY APPOINTMENT “I’ve worked with Tayo for a number of years now and I’ve seen him develop as a player. When I was at Surrey/Guildford Heat with him I could see he was going to be special. I think with his experience, his leadership and his quality, he’s the obvious choice [for captain]. “He’s been at Glasgow Rocks the past two seasons and has spent some time in France with Calais too, so to have a player of that calibre, with that experience, will be key”.

ON SIGNING LAST SEASON’S SURREY UNITED CAPTAIN, ELVISI DUSHA “I’ve always kept a close eye on it and Elvisi was one of the players that stood out for me. He’s a young player with a big future. Jack Ma jewski (former Surrey United coach) opened the door for him and gave him opportunities, and I’m going to do the same. “I think to now be in a team that has so much experience will help him too. His role will be different to the one he played last season, but it’ll help him and it’ll improve him as a player, I’m sure”.

Surrey Storm First off, congratulations to Surrey Storm’s Tamsin Greenway, Pamela Cookey and Rachel Dunn for winning bronze at the recent Netball World Cup in Australia! The new Storm season begins in January, where they aim to defend their Netball Superleague title. Keep your eyes peeled in this publication and theguide2surrey.com/sport for more.

Fixtures: 02/11/2015 Surrey Smashers vs MK Badminton 30/11/2015 Team Derby vs Surrey Smashers

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ON WHAT HE LOOKS FOR IN A PLAYER “It’s not all about ability with me. They have to be good enough, yes, but if they don’t share the same work ethic as me, then they aren’t for Scorchers. A big part of playing for us is also doing community work. “Going to schools, doing coaching classes, speaking to the media. It’s about getting the word out there that Surrey Scorchers are here to stay, they’re here for the long-term. “So if someone isn’t dedicated to that and can’t see my vision, it wouldn’t work”.

ON SURREY SCORCHERS IN FIVE YEARS’ TIME “Most important for me is to see attendances rise at home games. We have fantastic facilities here at Surrey Sports Park and I want to fill our capacity. Of course it would be good to be challenging in the BBL each year, and hopefully we can do that simultaneously, but my main vision is to increase the fan base and get people talking about Surrey basketball again”.

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Surrey smashers Surrey Sports Park’s National Badminton League high-flyers Surrey Smashers return for the new season. This is a truly high-octane and engrossing spectator sport, so if you’ve never seen competitive live badminton before, absorb the fixture list below and be sure to check out the Smashers live…

FIXTURES 02/11/2015 Surrey Smashers vs MK Badminton 30/11/2015 Team Derby vs Surrey Smashers

08/02/2015 University of Nottingham vs Surrey Smashers 21/03/2015: Birmingham Lions vs Surrey Smashers

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SEPTEMBER 2015

Fulham Foundation Ladies FC

By Tayler Willson The summer of 2015 has been one of vital significance for women’s football. With the success of the World Cup in Canada, followed by record attendances at Women’s Super League and a substantial rise in media coverage, the female’s game has finally taken off.

t’s a rise that has been coming. With England’s surprise third-placed finish on the world stage - along with the aforementioned increased coverage and the ever influential social media – it’s taken its chance by the horns and hasn’t disappointed. Despite this sudden increase, the male’s game remains in the clouds in terms of coverage and popularity. But what’s the next step for the women’s game? What needs to be done to take it a level further? Fulham Goalkeeping and Ladies Team Coach, David Newland, invited us down to pre-season training at Motspur Park (the club’s usual training base is Guildford’s Surrey Sports Park) to explore what it’s like from the inside. “As long as the FA continue to add in bits and pieces all the way down

to Sunday league, I can’t see why women’s football can’t continue its growth for years to come,” David told us, “It’s not just about youngsters playing the game, but about young female coaches too. It’s about growing the game as a whole and getting more females involved.

in itself, but for us to get to the semifinal is amazing. I think the media and certainly the social media has made people more aware of the quality that the women’s game possesses.”

“If the media coverage continues, the money in the game will only increase too. But unfortunately, at this time, it’s really about money.” England national team coach, Mark Sampson, guided his side to third place at this summer’s World Cup, a tournament that David thinks is the beginning of great things to come. “The expectation of them wasn’t particularly high when we went into it, if we could get out of the group stage, many said that would be a success

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Domestically, the Women’s Super League has recorded a substantial rise in attendances since the tournament’s conclusion, a sudden increase that shocked the Fulham coach. “I was surprised to see how quick the attendances did rise, yes. Most clubs in the WSL (Women’s Super League) were announcing 50%-60% rise in attendances, with some even as high as 80%, just two weeks after the girls returned. That’s just amazing really. “England’s performances touched the nation and I think that’s the way to

do it. They received a well-deserved hero’s welcome. It’s good to know that England do really have a team to be proud of.” Women and Girls Football Operations Officer, Timo Cato, told us that from the club’s perspective, there had been a noticeable difference this pre-season from others. “One thing that’s very obvious is that we’ve had more trialists than we did last year. A lot of parents of younger girls have contacted us and are keen to get their daughter’s involved and have

directly said it’s because of the World Cup. “I think in terms of younger girls having role models too, the World Cup has helped. The girls have always seen the male footballers as a sort of idol, but now they have female idols too, which I think is brilliant.” “As long as this all continues in the same manner, they keep doing the same as they’re doing right now, the only way is up for the women’s game.” Find out more at fulhamfc.com/ladies

what the players say We spoke to the Fulham Foundation Squad on the impact this summer’s tournament has had on the womens game...

Megan Lovelock, 24, Midfielder

HELEN OGLE, 22, Forward

Nicola Marr, 22, Defender

“It’s not just friends and family cheering the girls on now, it’s the country, it’s football fans in general – be that male or female football followers – and that’s great for the sport”

“I feel like women’s football has been growing for years, but this World Cup’s just highlighted how far it’s come, really”

“When I say to friends or new people I meet that I play football, they always seem surprised. I hope in years to come it will be more normal for a female to play football”

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