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Why Do We Make Wills? Without a Will: • An unmarried partner has no inheritance rights • Orphaned children are the responsibility of the Local Authority • A married spouse (with children)does not inherit everything. The importance of drawing up a will is often highlighted as one of the biggest financial planning steps you will take. It can include a considerable measure of protection and can save a great deal of Inheritance tax and yet it is a one off modest cost. Making sure your will has been properly written and is legally binding is often something that is overlooked. Without correct legal terminology, following strict witnessing rules or picking a reliable and well qualified person to write your will, you risk leaving your family with nothing but a legacy eaten away by legal bills or unnecessary tax. It is essential to have proper legal advice. When wills go wrong, people may lose their only source of income, children may be left without a guardian and so have to be looked after by the Local Authority, property is left in limbo and the financial and emotional cost of dealing with the fallout is massive. The lack of regulation means that people currently have no way of knowing whether the person writing their will is a reputable qualified person or just a person with no qualifications who simply processes forms. This often means the wording fails to meet requirements -
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This article is necessarily brief. Specialist advice should always be sought.
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TO THE POINT Humphrey writes... As I write this, the sun is shining and it feels like summer is visiting us early, although by the time you read this all could have changed. It has been lovely seeing young children out playing with balls and other things for me to chase or steal. A new favourite is to go and seek out the fishermen on the banks of the River Wey or at Frensham Little Pond, with their packed lunches not so well hidden in their small tents. Not so sure about those wiggly yellow things they have lying around however.
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Martha’s and Newlands Corner. The Ed is also promising me a trip to the seaside, either the Witterings or Climping, both within easy reach. Sounds like there might be lots of children to play with there too I hope and the odd picnic lying around, although I’m not sure I fancy the summer salads in this edition...
On that note, the Ed and I are writing a feature on best places in the local area to walk dogs safely and pleasurably, so please email and let Stefan Reynolds us know your favourite walks for all seasons Editor & Publisher and and we will try and incorporate them in the article. If you can recommend any dog Now the weather is getting better and the evelocal magazine friendly pubs, the Ed would also love to hear nings are lighter, we have lots of excursions The produced by local planned now that I can walk a bit further. Box people for the local from you! Hill and Blackdown are certainties as are St community, Contact the editor: stefan@vantagepublishing.co.uk
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6 Jottings Your local community noticeboard
8 Bumblebees of the South East A sadly declining species
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We’re really enjoying the longer days and, at last, the warmer weather and are looking forward to having the first BBQ. It’s only a couple of weeks to go until the General Election; but I shan’t be sorry when it’s all over, whichever way it goes. Many thanks for all your jottings and for sending attachments in the ‘Word’ format, which has really helped. With half term and two Bank Holidays coming up in May, there’s quite a lot going on for us all to enjoy. From Saturday 25th April – Wednesday 20th May, the Society of Wood Engravers 77th Annual Exhibition will be held at Kevis House Gallery, in Petworth, West Sussex. The Society of Wood Engravers is the principal organisation for the art of wood engraving in Britain. The Society’s Annual Exhibition tours the UK, and the Petworth show this spring will be the first time for many years that the exhibition has been held in the South East of England, other than in London. May is a very busy month at RHS Wisley GU23 6QB. The Spring Craft Fair runs from Thursday 30th April – Monday 4th May, 10am – 5pm. Meet some of the finest craftspeople in the UK and browse a range of contemporary and traditional crafts, which have been inspired by the beauty of the garden at this time of year. These include jewellery, wood craft, glass, pottery and ceramics, clothes and art. It’s free once you have entered the garden. There is an Early Photography Morning on Saturday 23rd May from 8am. Capture the garden as it comes alive in the early morning light with early summer blooms in May. Book in advance on 020 31765830 (weekdays 9am-5pm) at no extra cost. Normal Garden entry applies. For further information and full details of what’s on, call 08452 609000 or go to www. rhs.org.uk/wisley. The exhibition will feature original prints by some of the Society’s 70 members, as well as work from selected international artists. A mixture of wood engravings,
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woodcuts and linocuts will be on display. Although often intricately detailed, the pictures are remarkably affordable, with prices ranging from just £45 to £550. Grayshott Gardeners are holding their Annual Plant Sale on Saturday 2nd May at Grayshott Village Hall from 10am to 12 noon. There will be hundreds of home grown and reasonably priced plants for sale. Entry is free and there is parking at the Hall and nearby. Refreshments available. On Wednesday 13th May Grayshott Gardeners are hosting a lecture on composting given by gardening expert Geoff Hodge at Grayshott Village Hall at 7.30pm for 8pm. Geoff Hodge is now a freelance writer and broadcaster on horticultural topics after an illustrious career with Scotts Miracle Gro and the Royal Horticultural Society and Gardening magazine. This lecture is free to members; visitors £8 and members of other Gardening clubs pay £5 on production of a membership card. For further information please look at the colourful and informative website www. grayshottgardeners.net email info@grayshottgardeners. net or telephone Maureen Boorman on 01428 722000. Two concerts from Garyshott Folk Club this month. Both concerts feature genuinely World Class musicians. On Saturday 2nd May they welcome The Patsy Reid Band to Grayshott Village Hall. They are travelling down from their native Scotland to play for us. Patsy is a highly respected Fiddle player and is currently a nominee for The Spiral Earth Folk Musician of the Year Award 2015. Adults £12/Children under 16, £6. On Friday 15th May they are extremely proud to be presenting Altan in concert at St. Alban’s Church in Hindhead. For 35 years Altan have been performing Traditional Irish/Celtic Folk music to audiences all over the world and will be coming on the back of a 24 date North American tour. They are arguably the best traditional Irish/ Celtic band playing anywhere in the world at the present time. In addition that night they will be introducing Lily Neill to their audience. Lily is an exceptional Harp player
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Bumblebees Bumblebees are endearing and familiar insects. Their animated behaviour and deep buzz as they fly from flower-toflower makes them a delight to watch, says Jack Hebden.
quite untroubled by them as they zoomed about their business. They happily ignored me completely.
Sadly though, our bumblebees have been declining because of changes in agricultural practices that have largely removed flowers from the landscape, leaving the bumblebees with little to feed upon. Most UK species have declined greatly in recent years, and two have become extinct in the UK since 1940.
I think that ‘my‘ decking bumblebees were Buff-tailed bumblebees which are apparently quite common. I hadn’t realised until recently just how many different bumblebees there are and some are quite rare and threatened. There are 250 different species worldwide but there are six or so that we are likely to see here in the South East.
Last summer, to my consternation, I discovered that I had obviously got a bumblebee nest under some decking and another nest in the front door porch roof. In both places there were frantic comings and goings all the time. As it turns out I needn’t have worried and I found sitting outside watching the action fascinating and entertaining; it was like a non-stop miniature Heathrow. Those taking off quickly climbed away to a good height, at least house roof height, and then they seemed to get their bearings and head off to their chosen pollen source. I thought that their flight paths would be random but no, there seemed to be two distinct directions and they were quite different. Some went one way and some the other but they didn’t just fly around aimlessly. The hive under the decking had prompted my interest because I could sit there almost on top of them watching and yet be 8
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Bumblebees of the South East – 6 Common Species Buff-tailed bumblebee, Bombus terrestris Queens are very large and common in early spring. Workers have a largely white tail, but usually with a hint of buff at the front margin. Yellow bands are slightly darker/dirtier than in the White-tailed bumblebee. Early bumblebee, Bombus pratorum A small bee, often nesting in bird boxes for tits. The yellow band on the abdomen is sometimes missing in females. Colonies are very short-lived producing males as early as May. Rarely seen from July onwards. Common carder bee, Bombus pascuorum Abundant everywhere, the only common all-brown bumblebee. Can generally be distinguished from the much rarer Brownbanded carder by the presence of some black hairs on the sides of the abdomen. White-tailed bumblebee, Bombus lucorum A common bee, often nesting under garden sheds. Distinguished from the similar Buff-tailed bumblebee by pure white tails and lemon yellow bands.
Red-tailed bumblebee, Bombus lapidarius Very common on chalk downland, frequently found in gardens. Distinguished from the much rarer Red-shanked carder bee by black hairs of pollen basket on hind legs.
Garden bumblebee, Bombus hortorum A very long-tongued species preferring deep flowers (such as foxgloves, delphiniums, honeysuckle). Distinguished from the generally smaller Heath bumblebee by much longer face when viewed from the front.
For more information do visit the Bumblebee Conservation Trust website at www.bumblebeeconservation.org. Membership of the Trust costs £20 for adults.
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who is also from Ireland and this should prove to be an unforgettable evening of music, which has been included in the Haslemere Festival programme of events, for which they thank Festival Administrator Hamish Donaldson. Advance Adult Tickets: £18 or £20 on the door. Children under 16: £9/£10. Call Des O’Byrne on 01428 607096. More at www.grayshottfolkclub.co.uk. With spring flowers in full bloom, warmer weather on the way, Bank Holiday weekends and half-term school holidays to look forward to, May is the ideal time to get outdoors, discover new locations and try new things. This May there is a raft of activities for all the family with the National Trust as well as plenty of 50 Things to do before you’re 11¾ adventures like kite flying, den building and rock pooling. Find out more and take the 50 Things challenge at www.50things.org.uk. For more information on National Trust events, visit their website at www.nationaltrust.org. uk/events. As the evenings begin to draw out once again Godalming and Haslemere Ramblers will be starting their Friday evening walks. Walks are usually 4-5 miles long and finish at a popular local pub where walkers make the most of the hospitality; a good way to meet new friends and wind down for the weekend. New walkers are always welcome and are able to join a couple of trial walks before joining. Full details of the walks and start points can be found on the group’s website www.gandhramblers.org.uk.
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Are you looking for something different this year? Liss Archaeology is looking for new members and this friendly group have a season full of excavation, finds processing, field walking, geophysics and research. There will be something for all ages and abilities to take part in. No previous experience is required. Discovering what lies under your boots is an amazing thrill. Why not come along to a field near you and discover history by taking part. At the same time you can get fit and enjoy the Great Outdoors. And it’s fun. Full training is available for all archaeological skills. There will be opportunities within East Hampshire and West Sussex, all within a 20 miles radius of Liss/Petersfield/ Alton. Up to 18th May there is an opportunity to take part or simply go along and see what has been discovered at the Colemore site. This Romano-British confirmed site will be interesting to the beginner and highly experienced archaeologically minded individuals. Previously uncovered structures have been located and are waiting for further excavation. If you too would like to learn more about Roman history and maybe dig some of it up then why not contact Liss Archaeology now and take an active part in their activities. Follow them on twitter or Facebook. A new website is due soon. Contact Sally Pritchard, the membership secretary on sally.l.pritchard@ntlworld.com, or contact Juliet, the site director at starmesmith@aol. com, or call 07732 327697. The Hard of Hearing Support Group holds regular dropin clinics at Haslewey, Haslemere on Thursday mornings from 9.30am – 11.30am. Monthly clinics are also held at
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Fernhurst Village Hall on the first Thursday of each month from 11.45am – 12.30pm. Trained volunteers provide help and advice with NHS supplied hearing aids (e.g. supply of batteries, retubing and cleaning). Further information can be obtained from 01428 658190. Walking for Health is a national health initiative founded by a doctor who believed that many patients would benefit hugely by walking regularly to improve their health. Supported initially by the Government and NHS from inception in the 1990s until April 2012, it is now run by a separate ‘Walking for Health’ branch of The Ramblers with funding from MacMillan Cancer Support with over 600 schemes in the country. Four walk Centres are available in the Waverley scheme. Regular weekly walks lasting about an hour leave from Cranleigh, Farnham, Godalming and Haslemere, the latter with three walks per week. New walkers are always welcome and you can suit your schedule and needs. All four groups also offer 30 minute walks once a month, to encourage people who would find a full walk too much, even to build up towards the main walks. For more information go to the national website www.walkingforhealth.org.uk. After an initial browse, use your post code or town via Walk Finder for Waverley or Haslemere dedicated entries, where walks are listed. Haslewey shopping & pamper event is on Sunday 3rd May 3rd from 11am-3pm. There will be a variety of stalls from home and garden, children’s clothing, all age gifts, beauty
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& more. Also, a treatment room providing mini treatments. These can be pre-booked, contact lavenderlily.jade@ gmail.com. Come along for a browse, tea/coffee & nibbles! Free entry, excellent facilities & parking. Weald & Downland Open Air Museum is holding a Food and Folk Festival on Sunday 3rd and Monday 4th May. The Museum’s Spring Food Show is an annual celebration of the South East’s finest produce, crafts and traditions, which has been running since 1989. There will be over 70 local food, craft and trade stands, including dozens of fantastic food and drink producers from the region. In addition to browsing and buying, there will be a series of talks and cooking demonstrations in the Southern Co-operative Cookery Theatre, plus traditional folk music, storytelling, dancing and rural craft demonstrations. There is no need to book to watch the talks and demonstrations – all visitors to the show are welcome. Find out more about the museum and its events at www.wealddown.co.uk. Reflexology Comes To Haslewey. Debbie Bowyer, ITEC MAR, will be offering Reflexology every Friday afternoon in the treatment room - £25 per session. This gentle, relaxing and rejuvenating treatment can help achieve relief from muscular pain, backache, digestive disorders, sinus problems, headaches, depression, stress, tension, low energy and much more. Call Debbie on 07863 115984 to book your appointment - and give your feet a weekend treat!
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Haslemere Educational Museum
Sarah Bain, a Trustee of Haslemere Museum, reflects on the Museum’s contribution to the local area and the challenges of running it. Haslemere Educational Museum, now over 125 years old, was founded in 1888 by Sir Jonathan Hutchinson FRS, an eminent London surgeon who lived in Haslemere. By travelling widely and purchasing at auction, Sir Jonathan built up an extraordinary collection of artefacts. Having some very progressive ideas on education for the time, he was convinced that the best way people could learn was by seeing and handling objects, and wanted to make his collection Above: A view through the Natural History Gallery Below: Haslemere Educational Museum from the High Street
accessible to as many people as possible. His first museum was in an outbuilding at his private home, but his Sunday afternoon guided tours became so popular he had to move it to a dedicated site, originally on Museum Hill. We have occupied our imposing Georgian building on Haslemere High Street since 1926, and our collections, started by Sir Jonathan and now drawn from all over the world, are so extensive that we are sometimes, rather flatteringly, referred to as a mini-British Museum. But if to you the very word ‘museum’ conjures up an image of somewhere children need to be on their best behaviour and adults quiet, knowledgeable and rather earnest, then read on and perhaps you will think again. Our Collections and Special Treasures: For a start, our collections really are extensive with a staggering 400,000 objects. It is unusual for a provincial museum to hold important collections unless their origins are local. But Haslemere Museum holds three broad categories of significant merit: Natural History, Geology and Human History: each has its own dedicated gallery. Our Natural History collection is the largest in South East England and includes some outlandish taxidermy specimens. These include a 3m crocodile, our mascot, a Siberian Brown Bear known as Arthur, and a Giant Japanese Spider Crab, pictured overleaf, which is 3ft high and very scary. Just as captivating, but less alarming, is our fabulous butterfly collection with specimens from all over the world. Our Geology collection is largely of minerals and fossils. The gallery is organised on a timeline explaining topics such as the
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solar system and formation of fossils. Prize exhibits include a meteorite, a Burgess shale fossil, a Moa skeleton (an extinct New Zealand bird) and, closer to home, an intriguing 3-D model of Haslemere’s Black Down hills. A star feature of the Human History collection is the Ancient Egyptian collection which includes a genuine Egyptian mummy. We also have an extensive archaeological collection which includes Stone Age tools and an important European Peasant Art Collection which was the inspiration for Haslemere’s Peasant Art industry based along King’s Road in the late 19th century. This gallery is also organised on a timeline. But it is not just our extraordinary collections that make Haslemere Museum so special. Education at our Heart: Our educational programme, particularly for schools, sets us apart. Actually, the clue is in our name: Haslemere Educational Museum. It reflects the importance Sir Jonathan Hutchinson placed on education and it is education which is at the heart of all our work. So we not only have a large, dedicated Education Room but also a full-time, qualified education officer. Drawing inspiration from the collections, we have developed a diverse range of interactive educational programmes. Our schools programme supports the National Curriculum and includes sessions on the Egyptians, the Romans, rocks and fossils, dinosaurs and modern-day invertebrates. In addition to having 3-5 visiting school groups almost every week of term-time, our education officer organises children’s activities in the school holidays and half-terms as well as regular groups designed for the under 5’s, for children aged 5 to 11 and for those over 12. ‘Early Years’ children, accompanied by a parent, meet fortnightly, while the ‘Museum Explorers’ 14
group, for children aged 5-11, learn through imaginative craft activities linked to key museum exhibits. For the over 12’s our HYPE (Haslemere Young People’s Exhibition) Team meets monthly. Participants run their own curating and research projects and learn diverse creative skills such as music-mixing and animation. Activities for families include quizzes, trails and puzzles with magnifying glasses and torches available to show those extra details of our collections. We are enormously proud that our wide range of family activities and welcoming atmosphere won us the accolade of most ‘Family Friendly Museum’ in 2012. A Gold Mine for Local Historians: For anyone interested in local history our local archive is a real treasure trove. It has wonderful collections of photographs dating back to the mid 19th century, countless old maps of the area, archive copies of local newspapers and parish magazines and extensive records of local societies. Our library has a huge collection of books, mostly now out of print, many of which were written by or about people who lived here or in the area. As the arrival of the railway, in 1859, brought an influx of writers, artists and academics, such as Lord Tennyson, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and the renowned physicist, Professor Tyndall, our archive is a particularly rich source of information. So it is not surprising that we receive inquiries not only from local people, wanting to find out more about the history of the town or their houses, but also from academics. The library is open on Tuesdays when our volunteer librarians and archivists can help with research and find photographs. Reproductions of photographs are available to order. For those more interested in the present day, we are also home to Haslemere Visitor Information Centre which is fully funded by Haslemere Town Council. Information officers are available to advise during our opening hours on local events and amenities. Exhibitions and Events: Formerly a beautifully proportioned private home, Haslemere Museum has retained much of the building’s vantagepointmag.co.uk
old-world charm, making us an excellent location for meetings, exhibitions and events in the centre of town. We have two exhibition rooms, the Haslemere Room for major exhibitions and the Waverley Room for smaller ones. Exhibitions are either museum-curated to show objects not on permanent display, such as our recent Polynesian exhibition, or external exhibitions put on by artists or groups. Our Lecture Hall, with its minstrels’ gallery, is the perfect venue for local clubs and societies to hire for lectures or public meetings. As it adjoins the Waverley Room and opens onto our gardens it is also ideal for private parties and wedding receptions. Making Ends Meet - a Perennial Problem On his death, Sir Jonathan Hutchinson left his museum to the town and it has been run by townsfolk ever since. But, as an independent museum, we receive virtually no public funding: it is only through the generosity of generations of Haslemere people that our museum still exists. Although we have a full-time curator and education officer, other staff are part-time and we could not offer a fraction of the exhibitions, events or services we put on without the efforts of a small army of hard-working volunteers who give their time extremely generously. Almost everything we do, from manning the reception
Events in May Plant Sale - May 9th 11am – 2pm: Don’t miss our superb Spring Plant Sale sponsored by Transform Landscapes. All types of plants from trustees’, volunteers’ and Museum Patrons’ gardens will festoon the Lecture Hall from 11am, with a splendid array for both rare plant and bargain hunters alike. Entry free, café open. Haslemere Festival - 15th -31st May: Haslemere Museum will host Haslemere Festival lectures and the Haslemere Art Society’s festival exhibition. Lectures include topics such as this year’s anniversaries – 1215, Magna Carta, 1815, Battle of Waterloo - the History of Haslemere and the archaeology of Black Down. www.haslemerefestival.org.uk Box office: 01428 642161. Book on-line: www.haslemerehall.co.uk or email boxoffice@haslemerehall.com May 2015
Images from far left: A giant Japanese Spider Crab; a line drawing of Arthur, the Siberian Brown Bear, by local artist John Davis, and a design extract from the Ancient Egyptian mummy coffin lid.
desk and shop, to running the library and archive, to cataloguing our collections is dependent to some degree on volunteer help. Yet despite our constant vigilance on costs, and the amazing support of local people and businesses, every year there is a stubborn gap between our income and our outgoings, partly because, for all it offers, our building is expensive to run. So fund-raising is crucial to us. In February 2013 we launched our ‘Museum in a Million’ appeal to raise a £1.5 million endowment to plug our funding gap. To date we have raised almost £1.0 million, which is a fantastic achievement, but we still have a way to go. But while we grapple with completing our appeal, there are many easy ways you can support us, from something as simple as attending events, or becoming a member or a volunteer, to organising a small fund-raising event for us or making us your chosen charity next time you run a marathon! However modest, all contributions are very gratefully received and help make sure our museum, which has so much to offer, is safe for future generations. More a museum for Haslemere than a museum of Haslemere, we are also a centre for education, for exhibitions, for meetings and for research, located in one of the finest Georgian buildings on the High Street: Haslemere Educational Museum is probably Haslemere’s finest gem.
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Midhurst Decorative and Fine Arts Society’s lecture on Tuesday 5th May is ‘Freemasonry, Knights Templar and Rosslyn Chapel’ by Pauline Chakmakjian, lecturer with a BA in English Language and Literature. This will be held in the Midhurst Methodist Church Hall. Coffee available from 10 for 10.45am start. Please contact the membership secretary if you would like to attend on 01730 814641 or visit www.sussex.nadfas.net. West Sussex Decorative and Fine Arts Society’s next meeting is on Tuesday 5th May. Dominic Riley will give a talk on ‘Lost on the Titanic - the making of the Great Omar binding’. Completed in 1912, it was considered to be the most beautiful jewelled bookbinding ever created. Looking ahead, the lecture on Tuesday 2nd June, given by Zara Fleming, is ‘The Sacred Art of Tibet’. Tibet is home to a rich artistic tradition inspired by the teachings of Buddhism. Meetings are held in Fittleworth Village Hall at 2pm and coffee is available from 1.20pm. For membership details, contact Beth Dugan on 01730 815339. Visitors are welcome for a fee of £5. With the nice weather around the corner, why not come and walk with the Liphook & District Ramblers. They meet during the week and at weekends. Walks vary from a couple of hours to almost all day. Some of their May walks include: Tuesday 5th May, a couple of hours’walk (around 4 to 5 miles) along Rake Hanger and on Wednesday Beritaz 0914_Layout 1 14/08/2014 Page 1 evenings in the summer, a couple of11:45 hours’walk, such as on the 6th May through Cognor Wood. Weekend walks are
usually longer, ranging from 3-4 to 5-6 hour walks, such as on Saturday 9th, from West Meon. They look forward to seeing you on their walks. All information on www. liphookramblers.wordpress.com. Grayshott Flower Club is hoping to attract new members to learn and enjoy the art of flower arranging by watching professional demonstrators and also by taking part in hands-on workshops throughout the coming year. At the next meeting on Wednesday 6th May members are invited to bring a friend with them to take part in a Workshop given by Lesley Stemp entitled ‘Simply Roses’. Members, guests and visitors are asked to bring roses; the average ‘supermarket’ bunch will be perfect and a pair of scissors. Anything else can be bought at the meeting. This workshop is free to members, their guests and visitors. It will be held at Grayshott Village Hall 7pm for 7.45pm. For more information and a worksheet, telephone 01428 651956. Winkworth Arboretum, the beautiful park situated in Hascombe Road, Godalming, have their next Wednesday Walk on 6th May from 2.30pm to 3.30pm. Meet at the kiosk for a seasonal guided walk around the Arboretum. Normal admission prices apply and the guided walk is free. On Saturday 23rd to Sunday 31st May they have organised a children’s half term trail which runs from 10am to 4pm each day. A great way to enjoy the outdoors and have fun. Normal admission prices apply plus 50p per trail. On Wednesday 27th May there is an outdoor adventure session for kids and mums. Running from 1.30 to 2.30pm,
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Jottings - YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD there will be a bug hunt, tree and bird spotting and looking at the difference in the seasons. Each session ends with a craft activity using natural materials found on your walk. Suitable for under 5’s. Normal admission prices apply plus child £5, accompanying adults free. On Friday 8th May, Chiddingfold Cinema presents ‘The Theory of Everything’. Doors open at 7.30pm, the film starts at 8pm and running time is approx. 120 minutes (+ 15 minute interval). Starring Eddie Redmayne as Stephen Hawking and Felicity Jones as Jane Hawking, this widely acclaimed film, won Eddie Redmayne a best actor Oscar and if you didn’t catch it first time round do try and do so now. On Friday 22nd May there is a Double-Header. First up is Big Hero 6, an animated comedy adventure, winner of the Oscar for Best Animation. Hiro, a gifted young inventor, forms a bond with a rotund and cuddly inflatable first-aid robot! Doors open at 5pm and the film starts at 5.30pm. Running time is approx. 100 minutes (+ 10 minute interval). Next up is Birdman, a comedy drama, winner of four Oscars, including Best Film and Best Director. A washed up actor, once famous for a series of superhero blockbusters, attempts to resurrect his career using the last of his money to produce, direct and star in his own play on Broadway. Doors open at 7.40pm and the film starts at 8pm. Running time is approx. 119 minutes (+ 15 minute interval). Tickets for each film cost £5 (£3 for children under 15) on the door, or in advance via www.chiddingfoldcinema.com, or from Chiddingfold Post Office. Season Tickets are also available from both locations. For further details, especially
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anyone interested in volunteering to help, please contact Matthew Lacey on 01428 683120, or email boxoffice@ chiddingfoldcinema.com. In May Chiddingfold Horticultural Society will hold two meetings in the Village Hall, Coxcombe Lane. The first is the Plant Sale at 10am on Saturday 9th May when they will sell plants grown by their members and also shrubs and garden equipment from a local nursery. This is a good chance to buy plants to fill in the gaps in your garden. On Wednesday 20th May they will hear Dr Jack Salway on ‘My Garden-as seen on TV’ which will show the Gardeners’ World team visiting Jack’s unique garden in Chiddingfold. You are welcome to go and hear Jack; visitors fee £2. Don’t miss Haslemere Museum’s superb Spring Plant Sale on Thursday 9th May from 11am to 2pm. This year the Spring Plant Sale, held in their Lecture Hall, is sponsored by Transform Landscapes who have kindly agreed to hold a free ‘Gardeners’ Surgery’ during the sale. There will be a fantastic array of perennial and bedding plants, vegetables and herbs and even house plants, most of which come from Patrons’, Trustees’ or volunteers’ gardens and greenhouses. With many unusual species as well as trusted garden staples, Haslemere Museum’s Spring Plant Fair is a must for rare plant-hunters and bargain-hunters alike. Entry free, refreshments available. Haslemere Musical Society has two popular events to bring their 2014-15 season to a close. On Saturday 9th May
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LIPHOOK & DISTRICT MODEL RAILWAY CLUB Over 50 years of playing trains A brief history of model railway clubs The idea of a club for model railway enthusiasts is over a hundred years old and the first in the world was formed in London in 1910. It was called simply The Model Railway Club and still exists today. Several clubs in the UK are between 80 and 95 years old. The interwar years, despite the Depression, saw a tremendous expansion in the number of model railway clubs in the UK and throughout the world. Many of them were started on the back of the Hornby Railway Company, developed by Meccano Ltd through the monthly Meccano Magazine. Large model railway exhibitions in London, in the provinces and in local towns became a regular feature and Model Railway News magazine was launched in the 1920’s. 1964-Liphook on the model railway club map The 50’s and early 60’s were the golden age of the hobby and it was in 1964 that the ‘Petersfield, Liphook & Liss Model Railway Club’ was formed. The name was quickly shortened! The first meetings were held in member’s houses, but we have no firm record of the date the first meeting was held or exactly where. The club soon started arranging its own small model railway shows. The first was held in the Liphook Village Hall. Later the club arranged joint exhibitions with clubs in Haslemere and Guildford in addition to its own exhibitions in Bohunt School and The Peak Centre, Liphook. Local fêtes were also popular venues for exhibits.
Finding suitable premises in which to hold meetings and store layouts is always a problem for model railway clubs. The first proper club room seems to have been ‘The Pavilion’ located in the grounds of the Anchor Hotel in Liphook, followed by a converted chicken house in Bramshott; a former Longmoor Military Railway building; unconverted farm buildings in Milland; a member’s garage in Milland, to finally full comfort since 2011 in the Committee Room of Milland Valley Memorial Hall. There the club has its own secure storage area which was constructed with the agreement of the Hall Trustees. The club membership has never been larger than 22. It currently is around 12 to 15. In times past there were juniors and seniors. Now the age range is from 30 upwards, with a wide range of interests in British, Continental and American outline in a variety of scales (N, H0, 00). To celebrate the club’s 50th birthday in 2014, they held their first open day in Petersfield, exhibited at more shows than usual, and gave £50 worth of books on railways to Hollycombe Primary School in Milland. They hope to publish a small booklet on the history of the club later this year. The club exhibits at about six local and regional shows each year with members or club layouts and they have their own club open days. They are currently building an H0 scale German layout called Friedrichstrasse, set in Berlin in the two decades following the end of WWII. Meetings are every Friday evening between 7.30pm and 10.30pm (except Christmas/New Year) at the Committee Room of the Milland Valley Memorial Hall, Iping Road, Milland GU30 7NA. Top: Yamanouchi Oshika station park & ride – this layout was featured twice in Continental Modeller magazine, but has now been sold. Above: German N Gauge Layout Vierbrucken by member Ben Russ at Midhurst Modellers Exhibition 2008. Left: First of the new Open DaysOct 2005 in Liphook Village Hall Gauge 0 layout.
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at 7.30pm in Haslemere Hall, they have a full orchestral and choral concert with a mostly American theme. The symphony orchestra will play Dvorak’s very popular New World Symphony and the Gershwin overture Girl Crazy, then will accompany the chorus in songs by American composers Whitacre, Barber and Lauridsen. Also, in a ‘world’s first’, the society has commissioned a cycle of songs by renowned local composer and conductor Clive Osgood, who has done a moving arrangement of folk songs originating in Surrey and Sussex. Tickets for the evening are on sale at Haslemere Hall, priced £8 -16. The society then moves on to its very popular Summer Sessions in which, on the evening of each Monday in June, local vocalists and instrumentalists who wish to sing or play in an evening of music from scratch are invited to join members of the society for what is always an enjoyable occasion. Further details for this and the May concert can be found on the society’s lively website: www.hmsoc.org.uk. On Friday 10th May, Billy’s Band Family Concert takes place at Haslemere Hall. This is a fantastic show for children age 3-9. They are doing two shows, at 1pm and 3pm and tickets are available from www.haslemerehall. co.uk or 01428 642161. The show is performed by five musicians including Billy and is created by Dan Newell, the creator of Billy’s Band and a professional trumpet player and music educator. Dan started playing trumpet at the age of five and went on to study music at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama; he also plays on film soundtracks such as Love Actually and Lord of the Rings
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plus he has worked with artists like Muse, Elbow and Peter. The Friends of Storrington First School are holding a Duck Race at Riverside Walk and Library Car Park on Sunday 10th May from midday. Funds raised will help to fund additional equipment, community events and activities in support of the school. The ever popular event will again offer a great range of family entertainment with funfair rides and stalls, face painting, traditional coconut shy, ‘bat the rat’, a huge range of local craft and artisan stalls - including Storrington in Bloom - fantastic food including BBQ, ice cream and candy floss as well as live music to cheer us all along. There will be six hotly contested duck races, rubber ducks I hasten to add; - with the top ten placed ducks from each of the first five races being entered into the final race of the day. Ducks for each race can be bought in advance or on the day from the many volunteers. Cash prizes are on offer for the winning ducks. A great fun day out for all the family. The May meeting of the Midhurst Garden Club will be held on Monday 11th May at the South Downs Memorial Hall, North Street, Midhurst. The speaker is Stephen Harmer who will be talking about Sissinghurst. Refreshments will be served from 7pm and the lecture will start at 7.30pm. Visitors are very welcome. This promises to be a very interesting talk, especially so because on 21st May the Club has a coach visit to this wonderful garden. For more information about this talk or the club in general please contact Denise Skinner on 01730 814194.
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For mother’s of the bride or groom, choosing ‘the outfit’ can be a very stressful experience with the worries of warmth, size, colour and comfort...
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A lot of the doubt stems from trying on styles that are alien to our every day life. ‘Posh’ clothing, these days, has fewer outings. Unless you are a regular at the races or have plenty of dressy evening ‘dos’, most of us are so comfortable in jeans and jumpers that tailored pastels just feel wrong. Then there’s the hat!
Select collection of sophisticated dress and jackets or dresses with chiffon layers. Blush, 2b High Street, Haslemere, GU27 2LY. Tel: 01428 656412
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“I’m worried a guest will have the same outfit” This is a concern, but there are ways to avoid it. Visit independent boutiques for your outfit as they often only buy one per size to keep it unique. They would also know who bought the other dresses to double check with your guest list. Shops like Blush in Haslemere, have beautiful exclusive brands so they are unlikely to be duplicated. If you are buying from a high street, try and mix it up. A dress from Phase Eight, a jacket from Hobbs, shoes from LKBennett and bag from Anthropologie. All great brands but aim to make one piece your statement, maybe the hat or shoes. Just avoid buying the whole look from one place, even though it’s the easy option sometimes.
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Stunning alternatives to the classic MOB looks, including soft suiting by Isabel de Pedro. The Gate, 57 North Street, Guildford GU1 4AE. Tel: 01483 453466 Modern designer, including dresses by Milly and divine cocktail hats by Layla Leigh. Sloanes, New Street House, New Street, Petworth GU28 OAS Tel: 01798 343747 Beautiful, feminine dresses with sleeves or cropped jackets, tailored plains or pretty florals. Ordri Boutique, 38 Downing Street, Farnham GU9 7PH Tel: 01252 891555 Huge range of upper end brands, tailored separates and dresses: MaxMara, Hauber, Bernshaw. Mulberry Silks, 14 Downing Street, Farnham GU9 7PB Tel: 01252 714171 For wear-again dresses and separates by brands including Josef Ribkoff. Ben Vestito, 1 The High Street, Dorking, RH4 1AR Tel: 01306 898040 Superb range of accessories for that ‘wow’ factor. Luigi, 50 High Street, Haslemere GU27 2LA Tel: 01428 651250
“Do I choose a hat or a fascinator?” If you are comfortable in a full-brimmed hat, then the overall look will be very striking. Otherwise consider a fascinator that can stay on all day and during the meal, but avoid the very small comb and feather decoration. Guests can get away with it, but not the head table - enjoy an excuse to be more flamboyant. It’s much easier to choose your outfit first and then your hat, making an appointment with shops like The Mad Hatter in Guildford, which have a changing area for you to try on the full ensemble. Decorated pillbox styles work well as they are dramatic but not overpowering. This style pictured by Beverley Edmondson can be made in many different colours to work with your outfit and is neat enough to stay on all day. The Mad Hatter, 12 Castle Street, Guildford GU1 3UW. Tel: 01483 566845 Beverley Edmondson Millinery, 27B the Borough, Farnham, Surrey GU9 7NJ. Tel: 01252 715039 20
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This all depends on the venue. If you are staying at the venue, changing for the evening is a great idea to feel fresh and also dazzle the guests a second time around. You can also have a change of shoes for comfort and decide if you can really wear heels any longer. If you are not staying at the venue, a tailored jacket could be exchanged for a little bolero (www.edenblu.com), a change of shoe and new clutch. If you are beginning to feel the pinch (toes more than purse) buy a backup pair of ballerina pumps that roll up in a little bag (Kurt Geiger, Mia £25 or check out www.rollasole. com for lots of colour choices from £10 and even a boxed multi-pack for guests)! Sleek bolero, £49 Edenblu
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What’s your look…? Think out of the box. - Try not to fall into the same looks you think a MOB/MOG should wear. - If you end up with an outfit you are not comfortable in, you won’t enjoy the day. - Think about trouser suits or soft separates in luxury fabrics, or try a jumpsuit or culottes. - If you are not so confident, go for a simple silhouette but have fun with the accessories. - Start with heels but have a backup comfort shoe for later on. - Avoid a full-on linen outfit, a jacket yes, but the dress ideally shouldn’t crease too much or you will regret it later on. - Remember, for those with a tighter budget, a little creativity can make a huge difference: changing the buttons on a high street jacket to contrast with the dress or adding a fabric corsage to a classic clutch can make all the difference and add a unique twist.
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“I don’t often wear much make-up, is it that important?” “A little make-up is definitely worth it for the big day”, says celebrity hair and make-up artist, Hanna Wildman. “A light foundation and eye definition will make you look fresh in the photos. A soft pink on the lips is often enough with a layer of shine. My favourite is L’Oreal Glam Shine 6 Hrs, perfect on occasions when you want your make-up to stay put all day and available in lots of nudes and brights.“ Hanna offers make-up on the Day, £60 and oneto-one lessons from £95. Email hanna@hannawildman.com Tel : 07831 353317
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“I never photograph well in photos, how can I look my best?” Photographer, Anna Saverimuttu, suggests some top tips: - Turn your body about 45 degrees from the camera - it’s much more flattering than facing it squarely. - Don’t forget that a natural smile starts with the eyes and that it’s not all about showing your teeth for the camera - if you’re enjoying yourself, then your smile will be genuine! Learn more from Anna at www.annasaverimuttu.co.uk Tel: 01483 571119
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Thanks to extra funding secured by Nikki Barton, Independent Surrey County Councillor for Haslemere, the highly successful Brighter Futures course at Haslewey Community Centre, designed to empower people currently unemployed back into the workplace, is to be repeated for the third time from Monday 11th May. Brighter Futures is absolutely FREE of charge to residents of Haslemere & District and funds are also available for childcare if needed. A warm welcome, a complimentary light lunch and refreshments are also provided. This amazing six week programme of specialist courses, held from 10am – 2pm every Monday, has already achieved outstanding results with people of all ages and stages in life. Whether you are unemployed or between jobs, looking for full time, part-time or wanting a complete career change, returning to work after a long absence or wanting to work in a voluntary capacity, a parent with school age children or recently retired, Brighter Futures could be the answer to your future. For more details contact Haslewey manager, Kerry Morren-Jeffs on 01428 648716 or email her at haslewey@haslemere.com. Hurry, places are limited! ‘Maurice Ravel (1875-1937) – sa musique et ses sources d’inspiration littéraires’ is the title of Emilie Capulet’s talk on Thursday 14th May at 7.30 pm. It takes place in the Baptist Church Hall, Queen Street, Godalming. This is the latest event in Les Amitiés Françaises’s series of lectures in French, organised for members in Godalming, Guildford, Cranleigh, Farnham and Haslemere. Non-members are very welcome at the group’s lectures (£6 at the door). June will see a visit to Chartwell on Saturday 4th. Then on Saturday 18th, there’s a talk by Thierry Viennois on ‘Napoléon – not just Corsica...’ appropriately on the 200th Anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo! The talk will be preceded briefly by the group’s AGM. As well as a programme of lectures, members enjoy convivial dining occasions together and visits to Historic Houses and Gardens, all with a French connection. For further information, contact John Petty, membership secretary on 01483 861974, or john.petty@ which.net and on www.amitiesfrancaises.com. Grayshott Decorative and Fine Arts Society’s next meeting is on Thursday 14th May at 2pm in Grayshott Village Hall. Anthea Streeter will explore the work of Thomas Heatherwick, highlighting the broad range of his designs
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including the Olympic Cauldron, the new RouteMaster London Bus and his proposed Thames Garden Bridge. Then, on Friday 15th May, you can see some unique furniture and how it is achieved when there is a visit to The Edward Barnsley Workshop. On Thursday 4th June, Kevin Karney will give a ‘Perspective on Civilisation’s Timekeeper’ in Life and Times of the Sundial’. If you would like more information on GDFAS please contact Caroline on 01428 714276 or look at their website: www.grayshottdfas.org.uk. Pilates classes are held weekly in Hascombe, Cranleigh and Fernhurst. For more information, contact Laura on 07557 018276 or kaizen.pilates@outlook.com. Massage clinics are also available. On a personal note Angie and I are still doing our weekly Pilates classes in Godalming, which we’re pretty sure is doing us good! On Friday 15th May at 7.30pm in Grayshott Village Hall, Headley Road GU26 6TZ there’s a Musical Evening with The Luard Trio: Sacred to Secular. This Trio of classically trained singers has regularly appeared in some of the South’s most prestigious venues including Winchester Cathedral and the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst. Dressed in silks, satins and sequins, Caroline, Valerie and Julie’s repertoire ranges from Baroque to Boogie Woogie and from Mozart to Mancini. All profits to Macmillan Cancer Support. Tickets from Mrs Jose Stead on 01252 794434. Cost £20 per head, including a two course supper. In celebration of Midhurst Methodist Church’s newly refurbished church sanctuary, they are holding a Flower Festival from the 15th to 17th May. 10am-4pm Friday and Saturday and 11am-4pm on Sunday (morning worship 10am-11am). On the Friday morning they will be having their usual coffee morning from 10.00-12.00 but flowers can be viewed throughout all visiting hours. Tea and coffee will be available during the weekend. Donations for local charities. Michele Guinness will speak on Friday May 15th at 7.30 for Petworth Churches Together (PACT) at St. Mary’s Church, Petworth GU28 0AD. Michele is a Jewish convert, married an Anglican Vicar, Peter, who is a great, great grandson of Arthur Guinness the brewer. She has written numerous books including The Heavenly Party and Recover the Fun. She is an amusing and inspiring speaker and will be accompanied by her husband Peter. Free entry; refreshments available, including cans of Guinness! Further details from Geraldgreshamcooke@gmail.com or call 01798 342151. The Southdowns Group of the 7mm Narrow Gauge Association are pleased to announce the Swing Model Railway Exhibition. It takes place on Saturday 16th May from 10am to 4.30pm at Felpham Community College, Felpham, Bognor Regis, PO22 8EL. (On the A259, east of Bognor Regis). Adults £4.50. Kids Go Free (under 16, with fee paying adult). Association members, (7mm NGA, 009 Society and Gauge O Guild) £4. Refreshments will include homemade cakes, Westbourne sausage rolls, Buffers bacon rolls etc. Free parking and disabled access. New larger vantagepointmag.co.uk
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A Home from Home! Moorhouse Nursing Home in Hindhead is a beautiful Edwardian country residence, set in two acres of delightful grounds with open views across the Golden Valley and other National Trust land, with the facilities of Haslemere, Grayshott and Beacon Hill conveniently nearby. This glorious house, designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens at the turn of the 20th Century, enjoys an idyllic rural setting with stunning gardens and provides the very best care in a comfortable, friendly and relaxing home from home. Moorhouse provides a tranquil and homely environment where residents may maintain as much independence of mind and spirit as their condition will allow. From residential to full nursing care, respite to convalescence, the highest standards of medical and nursing care are administered under the direct supervision of Matron/ Manager, Val Prebble RGN, ably assisted by a team of highly trained Nursing Sisters and professional Care Staff, providing twenty four hour first class care.
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“My Aunt has been at Moorhouse for nearly two years and has received a high level of care during this time. The staff are all very friendly and my Aunt particularly enjoys the good quality food”
Physiotherapy, Chiropody and Speech Therapy are available as required and a wide variety of related medical, respite and convalescence services can be arranged to the needs and requirements of each individual. Good, wholesome and tasty food is important at Moorhouse and we are proud to have talented and dedicated chefs who offer a delicious, freshly prepared and varied daily menu comprising a three course lunch and light supper – not to mention scrumptious homemade cakes for tea! The 35 bedrooms are all individually decorated and have colour televisions, direct dial telephones and nurse call, radio intercom systems and fire security detectors. Many rooms have full en-suite facilities and the bathrooms are fitted with specialist baths and bathing aids. Wireless internet access is also available and there is an in-house Hairdressing Salon. For residents able to maintain an independent lifestyle, but wanting to enjoy all the facilities of Moorhouse at the same time, Moor Lodge (pictured) is the answer! A charming detached property adjacent to the main house, Moor Lodge has four light and airy apartments
overlooking the gardens and comes with the reassurance of always having professional help near at hand. Residents are welcome to bring favourite items of furniture, paintings and other personal belongings to make them feel at home and pets are allowed at the Manager’s discretion. In addition to the elegant dining room and comfortable residents lounge, there is a sun room that opens onto the veranda and gardens, which is used for our daily social activities, concerts and twice monthly Communion Service. From culture to arts and crafts, outings to musical entertainment, themed quizzes to gentle armchair exercise classes – there are plenty of activities to choose from at Moorhouse and a library is available to all residents. At Moorhouse, we never forget the importance of an excellent quality of life for our residents. As well as the very highest standard of nursing care and support, we treat all residents with respect and sensitivity to their individual needs in the most caring and compassionate way, to ensure that all are happy and contented within our ‘extended family’
Moorhouse Nursing Home, Tilford Road, Hindhead, Surrey GU26 6RA
For more information contact: 01428 604381
or go to www.ashberry.net/moorhouse-nursing-home.html “The activity co-ordinators go out of their way to research and think up new ideas to interest a wide range of tastes. The friendly Carers do an awful lot for us and there is a very warm atmosphere.”
“I shall have very warm memories of my fortnight respite stay at Moorhouse. The nurses were very caring and nothing seems to be too much trouble. The atmosphere is more of a private house than a nursing home”
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venue, 18+ layouts, hands on demonstrations, ‘have a go’ shunting puzzle layout, Ride on railway, weather permitting (small extra charge). Specialist model railway manufacturers and traders and society stands, 7mm NGA sales and second hand. LGB sales, Squires tools, Standard and narrow gauge model railways. For information contact Richard on 07970 556651 or go to www.swing.model-railway.org.uk. You are invited to a Sociable Scrabble in aid of Sue Ryder at St Alban’s Church Hall, Tilford Road, Beacon Hill, GU26 6RB on 16th May from 4pm to 6.30pm. Tickets £5: include light buffet with canapés donated by the Café Lounge. Tickets available from the Sue Ryder Shop and The Hub Coffee Shop. Remember the mods? Well, they never really went away! The ‘High-s’ are bringing their brand of 60s and 70s Mod Rock to Lurgashall Village Hall on Saturday 16th May. You already know the artists they cover: The Kinks, The Who, The Jam, The Small Faces, Paul Weller, The Animals (your chance to revisit The House of the Rising Sun) and many more. The High-s’ drummer, Glen Martin, was voted ‘Best Rock Drummer in Europe’ two years running. So, if you love the drums - or know someone else who does spread the word! Doors open 7.30pm for 8pm. Cash bar. Tickets £10 each from Lurgashall Village Shop, the Hall’s ticket hotline 07843 161053 or on the door. Visit www. lurgashallvillagehall.org for directions; it’s just seven miles from Haslemere and seven from Midhurst. Fernhurst in Sussex three miles south of Haslemere has had an annual fete for over 100 years, called The Revels. This year it’s on Sunday 17th May at the Recreation Ground, next to the Red Lion pub. It’s a fun family day out from the procession through the village starting at 12.30pm to the maypole dancing and fancy dress competition. There’s a traditional May Queen, the George Regis Jazz, the Petersfield Bowman and a falconry demonstration There will be children’s races, a dog show and they also expect a wide variety of classic cars, as well as the usual stalls, beer tent, hog roast , tombola, silent auction, bric a brac and tea and cakes stalls. www.fernhurst.net/revels/index.htm. Haslemere U3A Special 20th Anniversary meeting, part of the Haslemere Festival, takes place at Haslemere Hall on Monday 18th May (note date change!) at 2pm. It’s
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entitled ‘The Rise and Fall of the English Switzerland’ and is an illustrated talk by Dr Marion Dell about Hindhead as a bohemian retreat for influential artists at the end of the 19th century, and how its popularity led to its downfall. Admission £2 including bubbly celebration! Non members welcome. For more information, call membership secretary Margaret Mowatt on 01428 652338 or Meetings Sec. Alan Davis on 01428 717115. Interested in birds? Whether you are a beginner or expert, do join the free bird walk at Thursley Common on Thursday 21st May organised by the RSPB local members’ group. Starting point is the Moat Pond car park, GU8 6LW; SU 899416 just off the B3001. The three hour walk begins at 9am and is approximately 3 miles. Easy walking on sandy paths and boardwalks, but unsuitable for wheelchairs. Birds they hope to see include heathland breeding birds, birds of prey, plus curlew and hobby. The site is also good for dragonflies and butterflies. Any queries to gadcom2010@ gmail.com or phone 01372 467074. I want to mention this again as it would be great to raise as much as possible for a very good cause. Over 300 musicians, inspired by a very special little girl, are coming together on Saturday 23rd May at Guildford Cathedral to raise money for local charity the Rainbow Trust. Rowan Todd, who lives in Guildford, was diagnosed with a brain tumour when she was just five years old and she and her family have been supported by the Rainbow Trust throughout years of treatment at Great Ormond Street Hospital. Rowan’s dad, Will, is an internationally-recognised composer, whose Mass in Blue has been performed all over the world and is a well-known figure in Guildford. Under conductor Jeremy Backhouse, it will be a concert full of toe-tapping jazzy music with the power of massed-group singing. It will be an evening to remember and the organisers are expecting a full house, with all proceeds going towards the valuable work of the Rainbow Trust. Tickets, priced from £16 to £28, are available from www.vivacechorus.org and the Guildford Tourist Information Centre on 01483 444334. This is always a fascinating trip out. Cowdray Ruins reopens for the season on Saturday 23rd May. It will be open on Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holiday Mondays until Sunday 6th September. The opening times are 12pm-4pm (last entries at 3pm). For more information see www. cowdray.org.uk. The award-winning village of Grayshott nestling among beautiful countryside is a wonderful place to visit at any time, but every two years it unveils one of its best kept secrets – The Hidden Gardens. From large and palatial ones, to small traditional and quirky ones, there is something to attract everyone. Not forgetting homemade refreshments, treasure hunts, plant sales and a plethora of informative gardeners. Thanks must go to Grayshott Pottery who have sponsored the ‘Owl hunt’ which takes place on the bank holiday weekend of 24th/25th May. In all, there are 20 gardens and two allotment sites to be viewed. Entry is £5 with children under 16 free. Programmes can be purchased on the day from St Luke’s Church Rooms, Headley Road,
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If you are determined to have a go, you will need to prepare the bed well by digging in lots of well-rotted farmyard manure and removing all weeds. Once the soil is prepared, dig a straight trench approximately 30 cm wide by 20cm deep, then pour soil into the trench to form a mound the length of it that is around 10cm high. Position the asparagus crowns so that they are perched on top of the mound with the roots spread out either side. Set the crowns roughly 30cm apart and then cover with about 5cm of riddled soil.
Growing Asparagus from the team at Secretts Farm Shop, Milford According to Queen Nefertiti it is the “food of the Gods”…. and to the peasants in ancient England it was known as ‘Sparrow Grass’. Regardless of whether you rank as royalty or pauper, there is little disputing that asparagus is an utterly delicious and highly sought-after vegetable. The short harvesting season typically runs from 1st May until Father’s Day in June and this only goes to heighten the excitement and desire to enjoy it while it lasts. In fact, amongst the more passionate foodies, there’s a definite tendency to gorge on it! And why not? Perhaps the earliest reference to the crop can be found on an ancient Egyptian frieze dating back to 3000BC. There are also records of Roman Emperors commissioning Asparagus Fleets to gather the finest spears and deliver them back to the royal kitchens.
As the young plants begin to grow, you will need to keep covering the shoots with more riddled soil until the autumn, by which time the entire trench should be full. Keep the plants well watered and resist the temptation to harvest any succulent young spears that might peep through the soil. Now the hard bit - you must continue to resist the urge to harvest for a further two years. Instead allow the plants to form lots of ferny foliage. Each autumn cut this foliage back to around 5cm above the ground. As you nurture your precious crop you must also keep an eye out for the pesky asparagus beetle. These little critters are 6-8mm long with red and yellow bodies. Left unchecked they can cause a great deal of damage to the plants by stripping the outer skin from the spears which in turn causes the plant to turn yellow and brown. In the third year you can finally harvest your long awaited bounty. Cut the spears when they are about 12cm long, with a sharp
In modern times most of the world’s asparagus is produced in Peru, Mexico or the United States and in many ways it is rather a shame that it can now be found on the supermarket shelves for all 12 months of the year. Having said that if you really want to enjoy the very best flavour and the excitement of the finest asparagus straight out of the ground and on your plate within minutes then why not have a go at growing it yourself? A word of warning though. You will need a fair bit of space in your vegetable plot or at the allotment and a good deal of patience before you see the fruit of your labours. 28
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If this all sounds like it requires far too much effort and the patience of a saint, then visit Secretts Pick Your Own Farm in Milford and you can experience the same wonderfully fresh asparagus without all of that hard work. The Secrett family have been growing asparagus on the farm in Milford for 27 years. Greg Secrett, the Farm Manager says: “Asparagus is one of our favourite crops as it creates such a buzz in the Farm Shop and at the PYO where it heralds the start of the season. Despite having an area of 9 acres set aside for the crop and producing a whopping 4,000 kilograms of the crop every year, the demand always outweighs supply”. He goes on to say: “We supply many of the top London restaurants with our other produce and they are always desperate to get their hands on our asparagus, but we never have enough for them. Surrey’s discerning food lovers and local chefs take every spear we grow”. The varieties grown at Secretts Farm are Franklim, Boomlim and Jersey Giant, all known for excellent flavour and consistently good yields. When asked how he enjoys his asparagus, Greg Secrett recommends boiling it for five minutes, adding lashings of butter and a good grind of black pepper. Serve on a thick slice of granary toast with parma ham and a lightly poached egg. Greg’s father, Charles Secrett, has a simpler approach, preferring to sauté in a hot pan with a generous knob of butter, a splash of water and lots of seasoning. This method allows you to stop cooking at just the point when the spears are perfectly tender with just the right amount of crunch.
VantagePoint Reader Offer For those that want the true field-to-fork experience, there is nothing that comes close to visiting Secretts PYO and harvesting the spears yourself. Secretts are offering a special offer to VantagePoint readers of £1 off per kilo of PYO asparagus. Simply bring along your copy of this article to get the deal. May 2015
Ingredients: • 140g plain flour • 85g cubed butter • 185g Montgomery cheese (finely grated) • 5 eggs • 175ml milk • 300g asparagus, trimmed and cut in half Method: Preheat the oven to 180C/Gas Mark 4. Put the flour into a bowl and rub in the butter until it resembles bread crumbs. Add 85g of the cheese and 3 tablespoons of water and mix until the pastry forms a ball, wrap in cling film and chill for five minutes. Grease a 20cm loose-based tart tin and line with the rolled out pastry. Chill in the freezer for a further 20 minutes then line with parchment and baking beans and bake blind for 15 minutes. Remove parchment and beans and pop back in the oven for a further 10 minutes. In a jug whisk the eggs and milk together. Sprinkle half the remaining cheese and the asparagus into the pastry case and then pour over the egg mixture and the remaining cheese. Bake in the lower half of the oven for around 35 minutes until the egg is set and golden brown. Serve with a green salad and boiled new potatoes. FIND OUT MORE
Secretts PYO is open for asparagus picking on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9am until 1.30pm and the Farm Shop is open seven days a week. The start of the asparagus season does depend on the weather so it is always worth checking the Secretts website for updates before making a special trip www.secretts.co.uk. 29
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OPEN UNDER THE NATIONAL GARDEN SCHEME - 30TH AND 31ST MAY
A visit to the garden at Lowder Mill is a treat not to be missed. The garden, which has gained an enviable reputation, is open for the 11th successive year under the National Garden Scheme, on Saturday 30th and Sunday 31st May this year. The garden, in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, nestles in a valley below Blackdown, in a near perfect setting. Over the last 10 years the garden has attracted over 5000 visitors over the two days that it is open each year, and raised over £50,000 for the National Garden Scheme charities. It was 13 years ago that the transformation began, with the development of the lower pond in front of the mill building and the formation of the courtyard which links the mill house with the mill. In the following years
the greenhouse was restored and the raised vegetable beds added. The lake, at the higher level, and the original source of water for the mill, was completely overgrown but now visitors can enjoy a walk around its banks, stopping to admire the beautiful views of the mill and the magnificent display of Candelabra Primulas. The garden has something for everyone to enjoy. The innovative planting in unusual and quirky containers which are found around every corner grabs everyone’s attention. The courtyard is a particular favourite, with the backdrop of irises around the edge of the lower pond. A leisurely wander through the garden, with its many streams and waterfalls, and you find the collection of rare breed chickens and ducks. For the open weekend the top floor of the mill is laid out as a tearoom, serving home-made teas, with a vast selection of cakes served on vintage china and seating overlooking the lake, This offers the opportunity to enjoy watching the ducks and seeing the kingfishers. There is also a large and comprehensive plant stall, stocked with home propagated, interesting plants. On Sunday at 11am a local choir will be singing.
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Grayshott GU26 6LF, and the gardens are open from 12.30 to 6pm each day. The programme is valid for both days so take your time and view some gardens one day and the rest the day after, making more time to sample those homemade cakes or purchase yet more plants! The 69th annual Brook and Sandhills village fete, one of the most popular and longest-running in southern England, will be held on Bank Holiday Monday, May 25th, from 1pm-5pm. As ever, the emphasis is firmly on good old fashioned family fun, in the idyllic setting of the village green, surrounded by the picturesque Surrey hills, on the A286, right opposite the Dog and Pheasant Pub. This year’s event, sponsored by nearby King Edward’s Witley, offers a host of activities and games for children of all ages, plus a large number of stalls offering all sorts of produce. The dog show always attracts wide-ranging entries and is great fun to watch, along with fairground rides, shooting gallery, hook a duck, bash the rat, face painting, name those ships, plate smashing and coconut shy. Inside the Pirrie Hall will be the usual huge selection of bric-a-brac for the bargain hunter, as well as many hundreds of good hardback and paperback books and children’s toys and games. Donations for these and for the tombola can be made beforehand and over the bank holiday weekend, please call 07827 337942. Funds raised will help maintain The Pirrie Hall which is so important to the local community. On Monday 27th and Tuesday 28th May at 8pm at St Christopher’s Church, Haslemere the Waverley String
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Ensemble and Haslemere Singing Studio combine forces in a concert performance of Purcell’s first opera ‘Dido & Aeneas’. It’s directed from the harpsichord by Michael Veazey. The lovers are sung by Amanda O’Brien (mezzo soprano) and Philip O’Brien (tenor) with Eleanor Rastall (soprano) taking the role of Belinda with chorus and smaller roles sung by the Haslemere Singing Studio. Tickets are available at www.haslemerehall.co.uk or 01428 642161. Haslemere Flower Club will hold its May meeting at Haslemere Hall on Wednesday 27th May at 1.30pm. Visitors are always very welcome at a charge of £5.The demonstrator for the May meeting will be Pat Macdonald, from Birdham, West Sussex, and her title will be ‘Walking the Dog’. Ater the demonstration the flower arrangements will be raffled, and the afternoon ends with tea and biscuits. Go along and take your friends for a fun afternoon - if you can’t make this one there’s always another as meetings are held monthly. They look forward to seeing you. Midhurst Art Society is a very friendly group of amateur and semi-professional artists who like to learn from each other, improve their skills and exhibit their work. The Society’s annual membership started in April. Next year’s fees include eight 2 hour demonstrations and participation in the eight day Summer Exhibition held in August. In addition there are weekly painting sessions held at the Grange Leisure Centre each Thursday 2pm-4pm. If you would like to join please contact the membership secretary Joanna Finch on 01798 815640 or email Joannafinch63@
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TOBY JUGS Bob Moores, from NestEgg Antiques in Petworth, takes a look at early English Toby jugs. A brief history When you hear the words ‘Toby jug’ you may well think of the thousands of 20th century character jugs produced by numerous potteries, most notably Royal Doulton. Whilst these are widely collected and can be very attractive, our passion is for the earlier late 18th century and early 19th century Toby jugs produced primarily in Staffordshire and the North of England. Whilst no-one is absolutely certain, it is likely that the first Toby jugs were produced around 1750 by John Astbury. These were the group of ‘Midshipmites’ including the tailor, soldier, fiddler and Lord Rodney. Charmingly naïve, the creamware bodies are decorated with translucent running glazes in the limited palette of ochre, manganese, green and cobalt blue. There was no black available until around 1800 and thickly applied manganese was used for the colouring of hats and shoes. My thanks to Bonhams for this picture left of the Tailor Toby jug which sold in 2009 at their Bond Street saleroom for a record price of £36,000. Although few of this group were produced, it is clear that the affection for Toby jugs was established and by 1790 numerous potteries in Staffordshire were producing a wide variety of different jugs. This golden period continued up to around 1820 and included potteries in Leeds, Scotland and Yorkshire.
see they were made in many variations. From left to right: a Neale & Co c.1790, Ralph Wood Long Face c.1780, Ralph Wood Shield c.1780, Yorkshire c.1810 and Pratt ware (this refers to the colours) c.1780. Values on these are between £1-2,000 with the Shield Toby being in excess of £8,000. The addition of a potter’s impressed name (rare on 18th century pottery) or some unusual feature such as the shield, a raised pipe or perhaps a dog between his feet can raise the value of a Toby considerably – eg the Shield is a lovely Toby which might normally (without the applied shield) sell for £2,500! The more unusual Toby jugs – see Plates 2 and 3 Apart from the Ordinary Toby there are many quite different and often rare Toby jugs. Plate 2 below shows, from left to right: a Lord Howe c.1790; Hearty Good Fellow c.1800; Squire c.1780; Ralph Wood Sailor c.1790 and Martha Gunn c.1780. Martha Gunn found fame in bathing the young Prince of Wales at Brighton. Values on these vary between £750 and £4,500.
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Plate 3 above shows, from left to right: the Thin Man c.1780; Step Toby c.1770; Drunken Sal by Davenport c.1850; Large Pratt ware Postillion c.1790 together with a smaller (rarer) Postillion c.1800. Values on these vary between £1,800 and £4,500. Continental Toby jugs – see Plate 4 Many countries followed England’s example and produced their own Toby jugs – copying our designs but also creating new versions. Below from left to right: medium sized Dutch delft c.1880; naïve 18th century Delft; large Portuguese Hearty Good Fellow c.1820; Portuguese Reading Toby c.1820; Dutch delft c.1800 and centrally a tin-glazed money box Toby, probably Dutch early 19th century. Values on these vary between £120 and £3,500. The Reading Toby is one of several fine Toby jugs which for many years were regarded as English and very rare. Examples sold in both London and good provincial auction houses were catalogued as English. Wonderful Toby jugs but these were in fact Portuguese! Wilkinson WW1 Toby jugs – see Plate 5 We rarely sell Toby jugs made after 1850 but make an exception for the excellent set of
11 Toby jugs depicting the WWI political and military leaders made by Wilkinson’s between 1915 and 1920 and designed by the eminent cartoonist Sir Francis Carruthers Gould. Most of these were produced in limited runs of between 250 and 500 and sell for approximately £700. However, General Louis Botha was deemed to be the least popular and only 150 were made – ironically this is now the rarest and a collector wishing to complete the set will have to pay £4-5,000 for him. A similar set of Toby jugs depicting 12 WWII allied leaders has just been launched in a limited edition of 100. They are priced at £300 for each Toby and Nestegg Antiques have been appointed UK distributor. Collecting can be addictive! Many collectors start by acquiring attractive post 1850 Toby and character jugs and quickly amass quite a number - then they buy a late 18th century Toby jug and their beloved collection is put to shame! Our advice is to start with fewer but better early Toby jugs as these are much sounder investments. Whilst some early Toby jugs are costly, it’s perfectly possible to acquire good 18th century Toby jugs for just a few hundred pounds. Once you have acquired your first early Toby jug you may develop a strong desire to buy others and even reach the stage where you need to hide each purchase from your spouse. This is quite normal so don’t be alarmed! In addition to collecting being a source of great enjoyment (often for your spouse as well), it is also potentially an excellent form of investment – the value of good early Toby jugs continues to increase. FIND OUT MORE
Bob Moores and his wife Debbie Serpell run NestEgg Antiques, the leading provider of early English Toby jugs and work with collectors and museums around the world helping them to enhance their collections. Please have a look at the website and you will find approximately 150 early Toby jugs. Feel free to contact them as they are very happy to meet both existing and new collectors and offer advice where necessary.- www.nesteggantiques.co.uk. May 2015
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book reviews
With Beth Otway
Straw Bale Gardening by Joel Karsten
deners all the information and guidance they need to create a successful SBG, whatever their circumstances.
This is Joel’s second book on Straw Bale Gardening; an updated version of his 2013 edition containing additional information for potential straw bale gardeners. Straw bale gardening (SBG) is a revolutionary gardening method which Joel has enthusiastically perfected and trialled over the last 15 years; his passion for the subject, as well as the benefits of gardening using this technique are truly inspiring and exciting to read. Joel promises that straw bale gardeners will not need to weed their straw bale gardens – this in itself will be quite an incentive for many gardeners to give this method a try! Other benefits of SBG include greater harvests, extending the growing season, saving money; it’s an easier non-dig technique for gardeners to try.
Joel’s passion and enthusiasm for straw bale gardening is evident throughout the book, and you can’t help but feel inspired to find a local farmer, order some straw bales, and give it a try!
(Cool Springs Press, £15.99, paperback)
I love making gardening accessible to everyone and this is certainly true of SBG. The bales create immediate raised beds that can be easily arranged to suit the gardener. The height of the bales allows room for those gardening in wheelchairs, making gardening easier for disabled or elderly gardeners. A SBG can easily be created on top of concrete or hard standing, giving gardeners without direct access to the soil a new way to garden. Straw Bale Gardens Complete is a comprehensive book, which details everything you need to know about how to create, maintain and design your own SBG. Every aspect is covered – from sourcing the bales, how to set them up in your SBG, conditioning the bales, and even making your own bales if you can’t find a straw bale source locally! There are clear instructions on planting, outlining which plants will thrive using the SBG technique, and which crops aren’t as well suited to it. There are plans and designs as well as photographs of successful gardens. This book gives potential straw bale gar-
Epic Tomatoes by Craig LeHoullier (Storey Publishing, £14.99, paperback)
The author of this book, Craig LeHoullier, is a tomato adviser for Seed Savers Exchange. This is an American non profit organisation, established to save and share the seeds of heritage varieties of seed with the aim of conserving and promoting America’s culturally diverse, garden and food crop heritage through future generations. Don’t let this put you off. Although you couldn’t purchase every tomato variety suggested at your local garden centre, you might be surprised to find that a quick internet search will help you find many of your favourites online with UK suppliers. The ‘problem solving’ section of this book would have been greatly improved by the addition of photographs or illustrations to clearly depict every tomato problem the author identifies. Additional images would have made this section far more informative, interesting and useful for the reader, I felt. Both seasoned tomato growers and beginners can learn a great deal from this book. With a lot of the information centred around heritage, and American varieties that aren’t as well known here, it gives a real and welcome opportunity to expand the tomato varieties we grow and the flavours we enjoy. This book has certainly inspired me to grow some of the tomatoes the author recommends. I can’t wait to try them!
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Free parking. Don’t forget that anything sold also benefits the NCT.
Just to remind you that Fernhurst Centre is offering a brand new course - An Introduction to Researching Family History; learn and practise how best to use the resources on the internet to research your family history in their two week course. The course is designed to introduce new knowledge over the two weeks. Both sessions will introduce new resources and techniques and will also involve practical student exercises using the computers provided. Some class time will be allocated to students’ own research, with the tutor providing assistance when difficulties are encountered. Two x 2 hour sessions on Thursday 28th May and 4th June from 2 pm – 4pm. The cost is £20. Details of other courses are on their website www.fernhurstcentre.org.uk and places must be booked in advance either on 01428 641931 or email them at ferncent@gmail.com. There’s lots of free parking at the rear of the Centre.
Guildford Choral Society celebrates its 175th anniversary this year and their programme culminates in a performance of Berlioz’ ‘Te Deum’ at the Royal Albert Hall on Wednesday 3rd June at 7.30pm. Founded in 1839, at the start of Queen Victoria’s reign, under the Patronage of Lady Noel Byron and the Lord-Lieutenant of Surrey, the Earl of Lovelace, Guildford Choral Society is one of England’s oldest established amateur choral societies with an unbroken history. It is proud to be sponsoring this magnificent work with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra under the baton of Jonathan Willcocks. Written originally to celebrate Napoleon Bonaparte, the ‘Te Deum’ was ultimately dedicated to Prince Albert, the Queen’s Consort. For their performance in June, Guildford Choral Society (numbering over 150 singers) has invited The Chichester Singers, Portsmouth Choral Union and the City of London Choir to join its celebration. The children’s choir will be composed of young people from Francis Holland School, The Royal Grammar School, Guildford and the children of the Guildford High School Junior Choir, numbering some 200 young people in all. The choir performed the St Matthew Passion at Guildford Cathedral in March and it was a truly memorable evening, which Angie and I enjoyed enormously. I expect that this concert will be equally as thrilling. Tickets are available from the Royal Albert Hall box office (http://www.royalalberthall.com/ tickets/royal-philharmonic-orchestra/berlioz/default.
Petersfield and Liss NCT have an excellent sale being held on Saturday 30th May from 1pm till 3pm at the Taro Leisure Centre, Penns Place, Petersfield, GU31 4EX. The cost of kitting out your child for the first five years can run into thousands of pounds. NCT nearly new sales are the perfect solution. Top-quality nearly new baby and children’s clothing up to age 7, maternity wear, toys and equipment and more all at bargain prices and all under one roof. Arrive early to grab the best bargains! £1.00 entry.
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Asparagus Season starts 1st May! come to Secretts PYO to harvest your own or buy form the Farm Shop
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Seasonal spring salads With hints of warm weather appearing, what better time for a lovely salad made with the best seasonal ingredients that May has to offer.
Asparagus and Feta Salad Ingredients 1 tsp sesame seeds, 150g asparagus, 50g cooked peas (cold), 200g sliced courgettes, 1 tsp sesame oil, couple of handfuls of Secretts rocket leaves, 30g feta cheese and grated zest of half a lemon.
May is the time for the best English asparagus and this recipe comes from Secretts in Milford. Look for the offer on Pick Your Own asparagus on page 30.
1. Lightly toast the sesame seeds in a dry pan and set aside. 2. Steam the asparagus for 3-4 minutes then drop into a bowl of iced water to cool. Drain and then dry using kitchen paper. Cut spears to 5cm lengths. 3. Heat a griddle pan until very hot and brush with the oil, cook the sliced courgettes until striped with dark brown. 4. Combine all the above ingredients along with the rocket leaves, feta and lemon zest. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and drizzle with oil just before serving.
Jersey Royals with Hot Smoked Salmon and Watercress Salad Ingredients 500g Jersey Royal new potatoes, 100g crème fraîche, 1 tsp creamed horseradish, juice of 1 lemon, 2 spring onions, finely sliced, 2 hot smoked salmon fillets, skinned and flaked, 1 bunch watercress, rinsed
If you can’t find hot smoked salmon use local smoked trout from Tillingbourne Trout Farm, or you could also use smoked mackerel, smoked salmon and even roast beef. This recipe is from www.jerseyroyals.co.uk and serves 2.
1. Bring a pan of water to the boil. Add the potatoes and reduce the heat to a simmer and cook the potatoes for about 15 minutes or until tender 2. Mix together the crème fraiche and creamed horseradish. Add enough lemon juice and black pepper to taste. 3. Drain the potatoes and leave to cool slightly. Add the spring onions and salmon. Stir in the crème fraîche mix until all the ingredients have a light coating. Toss in the watercress and serve, either slightly warm or cold. 36
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This dish is simple and easily prepared and makes for an excellent supper dish. You can however turn it into an excellent salad side dish by adding a simple sherry vinegar dressing and serving it warm. The original recipe comes from Elizabeth Luard’s Tapas: Classic Small Dishes from Spain and serves 2 or perhaps 4-6 as a salad side dish.
1. Blanch the beans in boiling, salted water for 2-3 minutes, unless they are old ones in which case they will need 6-10 minutes to become tender. 2. Warm the oil in a small pan. Add the chopped pancetta or bacon and fry for a few minutes until golden. 3. Stir in the parsley and the beans. Put a lid on the pan and cook gently for 5 minutes. Taste and add salt and pepper as required.
Chilli and Lime Crab Salad with Ciabatta Toasts Ingredients 4-6 ciabatta slices, cut diagonally from a small loaf, 75ml extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for brushing, juice of 1 lime, plus lime wedges to serve, 3 spring onions, finely chopped, 2 tbsp good quality mayonnaise, handful each fresh chives, deseeded and finely chopped , 1 red chilli, finely chopped, 300g fresh white crab meat, any shell discarded (from your local fishmonger or supermarket), mixed baby salad leaves, to serve.
To make this light crab recipe into a more substantial meal, toss through 400g cooked and drained pasta. This recipe is taken from www.deliciousmagazine.co.uk and serves 6.
1. Preheat the grill to medium. Put the ciabatta slices on a large baking tray, season with salt and freshly ground black pepper and brush all over with the extra olive oil. Grill for about 1 minute each side, until golden. Set aside on a wire rack to cool. 2. In a bowl, mix together the remaining 75ml oil, lime juice, spring onions, mayonnaise, fresh herbs and chopped red chilli. Season to taste and set aside to infuse for 5 minutes. 3. Put the crab meat into a large bowl and gradually mix in the herb and chilli mixture to combine. Season to taste. 4. Place a handful of the salad leaves onto 4-6 serving plates and spoon the crab mixture alongside. Serve with the ciabatta toasts and extra lime wedges.
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event. In this, their first summer exhibition in Haslemere, Clare will be showcasing over 30 of her previously unseen original oil paintings whilst Nick will present photographs from his wide ranging portfolio. Clare, a painter and adult art teacher for two decades, has been working on this collection of landscapes and seascapes for the past three years. The combination of the bursary and the draw of two studios at one location can only be an enhanced attraction on the Open Studios circuit. Further details of the event are available from Haslemere Library or at www. surreyopenstudios.org. Visit www.clarebowenfineart. co.uk and www.imaginecolour.com to preview Clare and Nick’s work. Sussex Guild ‘Contemporary Craft Show’ takes place at Parham House & Gardens on Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th June, 10.30am to 5pm. Over 30 Sussexbased designers and makers of contemporary and traditional crafts will be at Parham to show and sell their products. Members attending will be showing and selling ceramics, furniture, glass, jewellery, metalwork, silversmithing, textiles and woodwork. Commented Lady Emma Barnard, chatelaine of Parham, “We are delighted that so many very talented Sussex Guild members are coming to Parham again this year. The beautiful objects they produce, both for display and for sale, always delight and inspire our visitors. I know this year will be no exception.” Normal Parham Gardens only admission prices apply: Adults - £8; Concessions - £7; Children (5-15 yrs) - £4; Family (2 adults and up to 4 children) -
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Bepton, Chilgrove and the South Downs A Norman church, a secret orchid hillside and a Bronze-Age burial site are among the surprises of this lovely walk, along with two excellent country pubs. Although this walk can be done with good walking shoes in the drier months, you will be glad to be wearing boots on two or three of the tracks. Since the few stiles on this route have left a gap, your dog can come too and can run free for much of the way. I did this walk in late February and it was muddy in places but the views from Linch Down were spectacular and well worth the trip you might make to do this walk. Both pubs also heartily recommended. Ed. This walk is supplied with thanks from www.fancyfreewalks.org, from where you can download this walk with larger and more detailed maps.
The walk 1. From the side of the car park, follow a wooden rail and a little tarmac path to go through a wooden swing-gate past a bench with views, reaching the side entrance to the church. This little church is usually open and is definitely worth visiting. Continue down a path from the side entrance to exit through a wooden swing-gate onto the approach lane. Turn right, going past a small pond, and turn left at a T-junction onto Bugshill Lane. You pass the Old Rectory and a farm and reach a junction in 400m with Bepton village on your left. Instead turn right on a signed byway. Follow this stone-lined path for 500m. If you encounter some mud here it should soon be gone and should not return until just before the end. As the path curves left into trees you come to a marker post on your left. 2. Turn right at the marker post, as indicated by the blue arrow, steeply uphill, in 30m going under a tall beech and a yew tree. After the yew tree you need to measure exactly 100m (150 paces). The path rises for 60m, then flattens out under ash trees. After 25m, it rises a little, zigzagging slightly left-right over roots. Immediately look for a faint path very sharp left. (In fact it is a crossing path.) The path runs straight up a long gently rising contour. Take this path, almost reversing your direction. The path becomes clearer as you proceed, although you will need to step over the debris of small fallen branches. After 170m, your path comes into a lighter area of shrubs and curves right up to a small metal gate. Go through the gate onto Bepton Down. Keep ahead up the sloping meadow on a faint path, but keeping just to the left of the brow of the hill so that you get the best advantage of the fine views to your left. You pass a solitary round beech about 30m on your left. The views are of Black Down and Bexleyhill. Keep following the path into the far corner where there is a large 40
metalgate. Go through a wooden swing-gate beside it and turn very sharp right on a broad track. 3. The grassy slope of Bepton Down, with fine views beyond, is now on your right, with steep woods on your left. Stay on this chalky path, soon avoiding an unmarked path on your left. The path curves left, flattens out and runs between fields, leading to a 4-way fingerpost. The crossing track here is the South Downs Way. Cross straight over on a grassy bridleway and, in 350m, at a 3-way fingerpost, turn right. In 25m, turn left on a horse track slightly downhill. In 150m, go straight over a wide forestry track on what may be a rather muddy patch. In just 20m, leave your straight downward path by forking right on another wide forestry track through Bepton Wood. You shortly pass a 2-way fingerpost, confirming that this is an official bridleway. Your path descends gently, then more steeply and afterwards suddenly up again between plantations. You reach a junction of several paths by a 3way fingerpost. 4. Turn left on a signed bridleway and follow this stony path for 450m where the bridleway goes over a crossing path near a wooden gate on your left. You shortly pass notices for Sussex Wildlife Trust’s West Dean Woods and a rather worn picnic corner. On your left is a long wattle fence. After an inspirational walk, you emerge by open fields with views ahead. Tall oaks and ash trees are your escort along a narrower grassy path. Finally our path ends at a
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wooden gate beside a large metal gate. Turn right here on a tarmac lane. 5. At a road junction, veer right, signposted Chilgrove, passing Staple Ash Farm and its thatched farm house. At a sharp left bend by a drive and wooden gate, keep left, staying on the lane. Just before Yew Tree Cottage, ignore a footpath on your right. Your undulating lane goes under grid lines and curves right: avoid a footpath on the left here. At a 3-way fingerposted junction ignore a drive on the right for Brooks Farm and keep left passing several picturesque houses and cottages with their gardens. Soon the lane zigzags leftright and reaches the White Horse in Chilgrove, which is a lovely, if slightly upmarket pub. 6. After a refreshment break, continue to the main road and turn right, using the grass verge where possible. In a short distance, go over a stile on your right and turn immediately left on the grass parallel to the road. As the meadow opens out, veer slightly right to go over a stile and straight across a crop field. An avoidable stile, a drive and another stile lead you along the right-hand side of a pasture. After a line of trees, you are walking beside another pasture similarly. At the other side, go over a stile by a fingerpost and veer right onto a bridleway. At a fork with two large wooden gates, take the left fork as indicated. After a pleasant 500m, keep ahead at a diagonal crossing path by a 4-way fingerpost. Eventually, 1km after the fork, you reach the hamlet of Hooksway opposite the Royal Oak. The Royal Oak is one of the celebrated pubs of the area, more rustic than the White Horse. As well as food and drink, it has quite a history. 7. After your break, facing the pub, turn right and keep straight on avoiding a bridleway through the car park on your left. There are now three possible routes ahead. Avoid the footpath by the wooden gate on your right and the track curving off to the left and take the middle option, passing a sign for a restricted byway uphill. DISTANCE: 10 miles OS MAPS: Explorer 120 (Chichester) STARTING POINT: The walk begins at Church Farm, Bepton, West Sussex, postcode GU29 0HX. This is approached from the village of Cocking just south of Midhurst and the day’s adventure really begins here as you follow a narrow country lane under an old railway bridge and through the best Sussex farmland to an ancient village hidden beneath the
Your path continues on a straight course, gradually uphill. After more than 1km, you reach a 4-way fingerpost: keep straight ahead, thus joining the South Downs Way (SDW). You will be following the SDW for most of the rest of the way. Soon there are meadows visible on either side as you go under large beeches. Soon, on your left is a sign for the Devil’s Jumps, a Bronze Age monument and a short diversion not to be missed. 8. Continue along the SDW and shortly ignore a stile and footpath on your left. You are now on a beautiful wide path through a luxurious woodland of tall ash trees. The path curves right imperceptibly. Suddenly you are out of the woods with terrific views on both sides. At the end of the long meadow on your left, ignore a bridleway sharp left. The path rises with a view of Linch Down ahead. At the end of a fence, just after a 3-way fingerpost, turn left on a path that curves right down into trees. The path makes a shallow descent down the side of the hill with Didling Hanger on your left. The path becomes sunken under all beeches and ash. At a junction of paths near a meadow on your left, keep straight on downhill. The path continues between banks and you finally arrive at a drive in front of Linch Farm, through a large metal gate. Turn right and veer right on a tarmac lane, Bugshill Lane again. After some houses, the church comes into view on your left. The lane bends left under maple and beech. Turn left on a cul-de-sac lane leading back to Church Farm where the walk began.
South Downs. Bepton’s 12th-century church is at the end of a short branch lane. There is a large space provided by the farm for visitors to the church and they welcome walkers. REFRESHMENTS: Both these pubs are on the route. The White Horse, Chilgrove (01243 519444) and The Royal Oak, Hooksway (01243 535257). Image: Linch Down © Copyright Dave Spicer
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UNLOCK THE MYSTERY OF ART WITH HASLEMERE DECORATIVE AND FINE ARTS SOCIETY Stained Glass Windows, the Seasons in Art, Poetry and Music, Nordic Landscape Painting, the Easter Eggs of Carl Faberge, Vermeer, The Royal School of Needlework…. these were some of the recent lectures enjoyed by members of the Haslemere Decorative and Fine Arts Society (HDFAS). As well as topics reflecting the wide variety of artistic media, art movements and personalities involved in the art world, there have been talks on cultures near and far which have included the Art of Ethiopia, the Painted Monasteries of Bulgaria and the Heritage of Sicily. Topics still to be discussed in 2015 include Bhutan - Kingdom of the Thunder Dragon, the Wilton Diptych Enigma and the Green Man in Art. Meetings take place on the third Tuesday of the month (September-June) at Haslemere Hall. New members and visitors are welcome, the opportunity to meet people being enhanced by the chance to chat over a cup of tea. The National Association of Decorative and Fine Arts Societies (NADFAS) accredited lecturers are chosen for their knowledge and ability to present subjects in an interesting and entertaining manner. NADFAS is the umbrella organisation attracting speakers of a high quality for hundreds of Decorative and Fine Arts Societies throughout the UK. All the lectures are illustrated with projected images. An hour is not always long enough to get to grips with a subject, so Study Days, comprising two or three lectures, are arranged by HDFAS at the Haslemere Educational Museum. Coffee and light refreshments or lunch are included. The next two Study Days will be on the Art of Akhenaten & Nefertiti, ancient Egypt’s unique royal couple, and on Jewellery in the Age of Queen Victoria. Outings to places of artistic and historic interest are organised by the Society, often referencing past lectures, and all within a coach ride of Haslemere. Visits to country houses and London locations include private tours which, coupled with delivery to and collection from the May 2015
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between Tickner’s Heath in Dunsfold and Fast Bridge on the A281 at Alfold, its first navigation restoration project in Surrey. It is hoped to officially re-open the restored section next year in time for the 200th anniversary of the northern part of the 23-mile long canal being declared open at the Compasses site in September 1816. Although much of the work to be carried out by contractors is fully funded, around £280,000 is still needed to complete the £700,000 restoration project. To make a donation, or volunteer to help with the finishing work, visit www. weyandarun.co.uk. Ten local primary schools met on Wednesday 18th March at Midhurst Rother College to compete for the Rotary Rother Valley Debating Cup. The winners were Hollycombe –Elsa (Captain), William and Honor. Easebourne were worthy runners-up. Congratulation to them and indeed, to all those who took part. The Fête in the Park takes place at Petworth Park on Saturday 11th July. This year is the tenth anniversary of this popular Petworth event. To mark this milestone they aim to make this year’s Fete in the Park special and finish the day with a free concert. They have booked a fabulous local band with a national reputation - yes, The Fabulous Fug Band, with their blend of Soul, Disco and Rhythm ‘n’ Blues. Music will be a theme throughout the day, with Celtic folk, brass bands, ukulele workshops, traditional dancing and much more. Other attractions will include the ever popular classic car and tractor parades, a fun dog show and agility classes and Burnett ’s Funfair. There will be a variety of other activities and attractions will be provided by a variety of stalls from local groups and charities as well as commercial stalls. Local pubs will be providing hot food and a bar. PACT (Petworth Area Churches Together) will be providing the tea tent along with cream teas and cakes. The Fete will start around noon and the concert will be 5pm-8pm. Further details 01798 343124 or email feteinthepark@gmail.com. Plenty of advanced notice for this one. The Rotary Club of Midhurst and Petworth Charity Golf Day 2015 takes place on Wednesday 5th August. The venue is the scenic Cowdray Park Golf Club. This well organised event is played by teams of four, either mixed or otherwise, keenly competing for worthwhile prizes. The day includes a very good lunch and a lot of fun. If you would like more details contact: john.barrett@midhurstandpetworthrotary.org. uk. Lurgashall Village Hall film nights are on the first Wednesday of each month. Tickets £5 each on the door. Doors and bar open 7pm for 7.30pm. Visit www. lurgashallvillagehall.org for the full programme. FIND OUT MORE
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