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Farnham & Villages • October 2014

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TO THE POINT It really is getting autumnal now, which is always a good reason to think about food, and that is why we have made this issue a bit of a foodie one. It does seem to be one topic that we regularly feature and one that almost everyone enjoys. Another is walking. I am always slightly surpised (and very delighted) when I see readers Stefan Reynolds out on their strolls with a copy of VantagePoint Editor & Publisher in hand doing one of our monthly walks.

This month we have teamed up with the National Trust (NT) who are running a national campaign called the Great British Walk. We are featuring a number of guided walks that the NT will be running throughout October. We also profile some NT owned areas locally that make for great walking; just what is needed after that

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big Sunday roast. Given my imminent aquisition of a dog (Humphrey, pictured left), I’ll be needing some new routes before too long!

Another theatre tip for you. A while back I went to see The Play That Goes Wrong at the Yvonne Arnaud and I could not stop laughing. It was terrific and really is a must see. It has now gone back to the West End after a regional tour and is playing at the Duchess Theatre until February 2015. Don’t just take my word for it. “This hilarious spoof of a college theatre production is a cult hit in the making”, Charles Spence (Daily Telegraph). The perfect antedote to the arrival of the cold weather. stefan@vantagepublishing.co.uk

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Jottings We have just taken part in the GUTS Motor Tour for the first time.

It was great fun motoring through Surrey, Sussex and Hampshire through the most beautiful countryside on back roads we had never travelled on before. There were over 40 classic cars taking part, from a Rolls Royce Silver Ghost to an E Type Jaguar. Our goal was Brooklands Motor Museum where we had a picnic and time to visit all the attractions of this wonderful museum. Hopefully a lot of money will have been raised for GUTS, our terrific local charity fighting bowel cancer. A full report will appear in VantagePoint in due course.

Grayshott Decorative and Fine Arts Society’s next meeting is on Thursday 2nd October at 2pm in Grayshott Village Hall.

Denise Haywood will explore the sacred and colonial architecture as well as the contemporary arts, especially silk weaving, in ‘Laos: from Buddhist temples to modern silk weaving’. Then, on Monday 13th October, they have a visit to the Globe and Goldsmiths’ Hall.

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contemporaries and on the visual and decorative arts. If you would like more information on GDFAS please contact Caroline on 01428 714276 or have a look at their website www.grayshottdfas.org. uk.

On Thursday 2nd October, London’s West End comes to the Maltings cinema with a screening of multi award-winning Billy Elliot the Musical. Based on the Academy Award nominated film first released in 2000, Billy Elliot the Musical has won the hearts of millions since it opened in London’s West End and has gone on to captivate audiences around the world, winning over 80 theatre awards along the way, including Tony Awards and 5 Olivier Awards.

It starts at 7pm and tickets are £15, Under 15’s £12.50. Call the Box Office on 01252 745444 or go to www.farnhammaltings.com.

The RSPB Guildford and District Local Group’s next meeting is on Thursday 2nd October at Shalford Village Hall starting at 2 pm; Martin Kelsey will talk about the Nature and Landscapes of Extremadura, in the Heart of Spain. Evening meetings are held in Onslow Village Hall on

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the fourth Wednesday of each month starting at 7.45pm. On Wednesday 22nd October the speaker is Richard Crossley, author of the Crossley ID Guides. RSPB Christmas cards, calendars, bird food and feeders will be on sale.

Visitors are very welcome; £3 per person. The Group also runs an extensive programme of field walks. On Saturday 25th October there will be a walk on Thursley Common, starting from the Moat car park, on the road between Elstead and Thursley. Grid Ref: SU 899416. Post Code: GU8 6LW. Starts at 9.30 am and ends about 1 pm. Bring binoculars. The walk is not suitable for buggies, very young children or dogs. Full details of events and activities at rspb.org. uk/localgroups/Guildford.

Any queries to: gadcom2010@gmail. com or tel: 01372 467074.

Friday 3rd October brings the welcome return of renowned folk musician Kathryn Tickell, following her sold out performance at the Maltings in October 2011. Kathryn is a leading exponent of the Northumbrian pipes, a composer, performer and successful recording artist. Her many accolades include the coveted Queen’s Medal for Music and 2013 BBC Folk Awards

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It’s pumpkin time!

There is no getting away from the fact that autumn is well and truly upon us. The chilly evenings are closing in and the time has come for pumpkins, so say Secretts of Milford.

Aladdin, Cinderella, Black Forest and Wolf…..

Don’t worry, it’s not pantomime season quite yet; these are all varieties of pumpkin and squash. There are simply countless varieties of pumpkin, squash and gourd. With names as weird and wonderful as their diverse colours and shapes. Some of our favourites names are Baby Boo, Orange Dawn and Hooligan…. but never mind the random names. At Secretts Farm it’s the flavour that really interests us.

It was for food not decoration that pumpkins and squashes were originally grown.

Archaeologists and historians have strong evidence to suggest that pumpkins were grown by early Native American farmers along the banks of rivers and creeks, where the soil is rich in nutrients and naturally well-irrigated.

It is believed that a symbiotic growing method was used whereby crops of corn, beans and squash were all grown together in the same plot. The strong rods of corn served as a trellis for the bean vines, with the squash planted underneath to shelter the shallow roots of the corn and shade the ground to discourage weeds and preserve moisture. There is also evidence that a fish from the river was often buried alongside the seeds to nourish the soil.

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the smallest areas of workable land.

The pumpkin crop is relatively new to us at Secretts. We’ve spent over 100 years growing a wide variety of root vegetables, herbs, salad leaf and fruit, so about five years ago we thought it was time that we tried our hand at growing pumpkins and squashes. We now set aside two of our larger fields for the crop and what a sight they are. On a misty October morning, row upon row of bright orange spheres laying on the moist earth.

It’s impossible not to be cheered by such a colourful crop.

But with so many fabulous varieties, shapes, sizes and colours to choose from it was hard in the beginning to know which ones to grow.

We know our customers love food as much as we do, so it was not simply a case of growing the perfect pumpkin to carve into a Halloween jack-o-lantern (although this is important).

We also wanted to be sure that the varieties we grew would be great to cook with and to eat. And of course we supply many of the top London chefs, so for them, flavour and quality is absolutely paramount. We have developed our range over the last few years and have now settled on a mix that includes traditional carving varieties such as Lumina as well as some tastier ones such as Turks Turban and Harlequin.

So, apart from carving a spooky face and setting it aglow with a candle, what else can you do with your pumpkin or squash?

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cold winter months. They may well have been onto something as simply drizzled with oil and generous seasoning roasted squash is sweet, nutty and quite delicious!

Jump forward to the days of the Pilgrim Fathers and early thanksgiving celebrations where pumpkins and squashes became an important part of the traditional feast.

Pumpkin Risotto with Crispy Pancetta Ingredients • 570ml chicken stock • Small onion, finely chopped • Handful fresh sage leaves, roughly chopped • 2 tbsp olive oil • 175g risotto rice • 250g pumpkin or squash flesh, peeled and cubed • 50g unsalted butter • 8 slices of pancetta Serves 4 Method • Heat the stock until boiling then keep it over a very low heat. In a separate pan heat the oil and soften the onions until they are translucent, add the sage (reserving a small amount for garnishing) and cook gently for another minute • Add the rice and mix well to coat in oil, add one third of the stock and bring to a gentle simmer. When the stock is almost absorbed add the pumpkin flesh and a little more stock • Gradually add the stock a little at a time, stirring at all times until all the stock is added and the pumpkin is soft and the risotto has a creamy consistency. Taste and season to your liking.

• Meanwhile place the pancetta under a hot grill for a few minutes until it is crispy.

•To serve, stir the butter through the risotto and divide into four serving bowls.

Top each serving with two pieces of pancetta and a sprinkle of chopped sage.

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In the early days the pilgrims would cut off the top of the pumpkin and scoop out the seeds and loosen the flesh. The cavity would then be filled with cream, honey, eggs and spices.

The lid would be replaced and the whole thing buried the hot ashes of the fire to roast. Once cooked, the pumpkin-flavoured custard would be scooped out and shared among the guests.

Doesn’t that sound good?

The pilgrims also fermented a rudimentary beer from pumpkin, combining hops, maple sugar and pumpkin flesh and making a rich orange brew to warm the heart on a chilly October evening.

Nowadays there are many recipes ideas to make excellent use of the crop when it’s at its best in early autumn. We’ve shared a couple of our favourite recipes here, but this vegetable is so versatile the options are endless. Simple roasted pumpkin soup can be given a warming kick by adding a touch of chilli or cayenne pepper. Why not use chunks of pumpkin flesh as the base for a hearty vegetable curry; you could add aubergines, courgettes and sweet potatoes - sounds like a perfect Halloween Supper!

Oh wait! Don’t forget the seeds. Pumpkin seeds are high in protein and packed with iron, vitamin B and zinc. They can be roasted in a hot oven for around 15 minutes and sprinkled with soy sauce while they are still hot.

Fantastic on their own or tossed on your salad or risotto for a bit of extra crunch.

FIND OUT MORE

Pumpkin Week at Secretts takes place during October Half Term (27th October to 31st October).

There will be lots of pumpkin inspired tasters in the Farm Shop and the ever popular tractor rides up to the fields to pick you own pumpkin. Full details will be on the Secretts website www.secretts.co.uk.

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Learn confidence through public speaking in a fun and supportive environment. Farnham Speaker’s Club meets on the second and fourth Monday of every month at the Farnham House Hotel. For more information, please email Annie on annie.pritchard@ way-forward.co.uk or call 07866 086887.

Beat the post-holiday blues with some sociable fun!

Join Fleet Scottish Country Dance Society for social dancing on Saturday nights

in Crookham Memorial Hall, Sandy Lane, Church Crookham GU52 7RY from 7pm-10pm. Regular evenings are roughly fortnightly at this venue. Next ones on 4th and 18th October, 1st and 15th November.

Their Apprentices’ Dance is on 6th December at Courtmoor School, Fleet. Full details from Morna Partridge on 01252 711992.

Farnham Scottish Country Dancing Club also meets regularly every Tuesday evening from September to April from 8pm-10pm in the Memorial Hall, West St, Farnham GU9 7DX - details from Pippa Peatman on 01256 703909. The dances are called and you’ll receive a warm welcome at both clubs.

On Saturday 4th October St Mary’s Church, Bentley will be holding a sale of unwanted and good as new items in Bentley Memorial Hall from10am-12.30pm. Stalls will include clothing, household items, toys, books, jewellery and accessories, end rolls of furnishing

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All proceeds are for St Mary’s Church Hall building project.

The Wrecclesham History Group is holding a Coffee Morning, its first meeting, at the Leverton Hall, behind St Peter’s Church on Saturday 4th October from 10.3012.30pm. Wrecclesham is one of the oldest villages in Farnham and has a long and interesting history.

It is in great danger of losing its identity and being swallowed up

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The Brooke, the charity that works so hard to improve the lives of working horses and donkeys in the world’s poorest communities, is organising another DOGS Sponsored Walk on Saturday 4th October. Why not join them? Dog walking is a great excuse to enjoy the country air and have some fun. They meet at 9.45am for a 10am start at Tilford Village Green, Tilford, near Farnham. Grid ref GU 874434. Every one very welcome.

Enquiries: worthcote@hotmail. com There are two Farnham & District Museum Society talks in October. The first is on Thursday 9th October and the subject is Coaching and Coaching Inns on

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The William Cobbett Society’s Annual Memorial Lecture is entitled ‘From Tory to Radical, How to radicalise a Conservative!’.

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FOOD FOR THOUGHT Back in April, we ran an article extolling the virtues of supporting local food shops after research had shown that for every £10 spent in a local food business, £25 was generated for the local economy. This compared with just £14 for each tenner spent at a multinational.

So what better way to support the local community than buying some of the wonderful local produce from some of our best farm and food shops? It is only by visiting these places than one realises the variety and quality of food that is produced locally. In addition to the growing number of shops, we have a number of regular farmers’ markets in the area, all of which showcase the best of local produce on a weekly or monthly basis.

Even pubs and restaurants are getting in on the act.

I see more and more menus with local ingredients proudly displayed. Paula and Jon Briscoe, owners of The Jolly Farmers in Buckland, have long supported smaller local suppliers and championed local foods. Says Jon: “We value the community and all the individuals that work together to make the local economic wheel turn. Working together and supporting one another brings opportunity and prosperity felt through the whole community and has never been so important in today’s economic climate.”

We are very fortunate in having a good selection of farm and food shops in the local area and have spoken to five of the best to find out more.

The Godalming Food Company 99 High St, Godalming GU7 1AQ. Tel: 01483 239891 www.godalmingfood.co.uk Opened in October 2012, the Godalming food Company likes to engage with both customers and local producers to bring the best local food and drink to Godalming’s High Street. They stock many unique items that you won’t find elsewhere and also have a thriving online shop that will deliver around the UK. It is also a perfect destination for foodie gifts (as the editor can attest) and their custom food hampers are popular all year round!

The range is always evolving, whether this is from customer recommendations, or seeking out new products themselves. They are currently building a takeaway (and eventual eat-in) offering, and are also looking to expand the tasting events in store.

They also do lunches and take-away coffees, made with their own house blend, roasted locally in Merrow. A donation is given for each cup sold to a locally based charity, Seeds for Development, who support the farmers in Uganda who grow their coffee beans .

Which products do you sell that are from local producers?

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For the second year running, they are a finalist for Independent Retailer of the Year, in the Surrey Life Food & Drink Awards, as nominated by customers. Well done!

“So many! Local food is our speciality – from cheeses to chocolates, cakes to coffee, wines and ales. If it’s local, we’ve tried it, and if it’s good, we sell it!”

What are your top three selling products (by volume)?

“Cheese (including local ones such as Norbury Blue), wine, and custom made gift hampers.”

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The Hungry Guest Lombard Street, Petworth GU28 0AG Tel: 01798 344 564 www.thehungryguest.com The Hungry Guest opened in November 2011 and it really is striking that so many of the goods sold here are their own. They have an artisan bakery and production kitchens near the Goodwood estate which produces bread, jams, sauces, handmade pies, ready meals, smoked fish, meats and more, seven days a week.

Look out in store for the good range of British unpasteurized goats and sheep’s cheeses in the self-contained cheese room.

They also have a separate café in Petworth which is a short walk away but who minds a wander through the streets of Petworth?!

They have won several awards since opening, including Great Taste Awards for many of their products and were also named by

Vogue as one of the top 100 shops outside London last year.

Which products do you sell that are from local producers?

“Aside from being our own local producer, we stock meat and game from the Goodwood and Leconfield estates, local honey from Duncton, our free-range eggs are from a local farmer situated within walking distance of the shop. Local dairy products such as milk and ice cream and our fruit and vegetables are sourced from local growers too.”

What are your top three selling products (by volume)?

“Number one is often our infamous chocolate brownies!

People travel for miles to buy

them! Our temperature and humidity controlled cheeseroom is unique to the south and is also extremely popular and of course our range of over 25 sourdough breads have gained a great reputation since we opened.”

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Secretts Farm Shop Chapel Lane, Milford GU8 5HU. Tel: 01483 520500 www. secretts.co.uk The Secretts business was established in 1908, moved to Milford in 1937 and the Farm Shop opened in 1979.

Secretts still grow many of the products they sell which are available for sale just hours after having been harvested. The newly re-designed Farm Shop is also packed with individual and unique products sourced from local artisan producers, as well as top quality world food from every corner of the globe. It is one place I can usually rely upon to find those elusive ingredients you can’t easily find elsewhere.

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specialising in high quality locally sourced meat, a flower shop and clothing shop. They also have a Pick Your Own open from April to September, and their asparagus is fabulous and justifyably popular.

Future plans include the introduction of cookery demonstrations, workshops and tastings and updating the shop even further.

Which products do you sell that are from local producers?

“We sell lots of our own homegrown vegetables, salads and fruit. Bread and bakery products, cheeses, handmade pork pies, pastries and scotch eggs. We also cook our own hams along with homemade quiches, tarts, soups and pork pies.”

What are your top three selling products (by volume)?

“Our own asparagus (during its short 8 week season), strawberries and cheese from our legendary counter which has over 250 cheeses to try and buy.”

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Kingfisher Farm Shop Abinger Hammer RH5 6QX Tel: 01306 730703 www.kingfisherfarmshop.com Kingfisher Farm has been a watercress farm since 1854. It has always been a family business, with fourth and fifth generations working together at present.

The shop was opened in 1971 and the owners make routine weekly early morning visits to the London wholesale market to bring back the ‘first of the season’ quality fruit, vegetables and flowers.

The shop has a good range of products and also offers a wide range of watercress products using local producers. I was impressed with the selection of English wines.

Also on site is the Flower Shop which opened in 2003, with a

wide selection of fresh cut flowers ,with an emphasis on British grown blooms. Their bouquets reflect the changing seasons and cater for all, from parties to weddings.

Outside there are seasonal displays of herbaceous, perennial, and bedding plants and also herbs are also available. They endeavour to source a majority of these plants from local and British growers.

Which products do you sell that are from local producers?

“Seasonal vegetable, salad and fruit crops, cheese, bread, eggs, cakes, jams, chutneys, honey, wines, beers, some meats, meat

pies, chocolates, dressings, flowers and plants, charcoal and logs.”

What are your top three selling products (by volume)?

“Our top three selling products at the moment are watercress, cheese straws, and onions.

Obviously our stock is seasonal so in December we sell vast amounts of brussel sprouts and parsnips and in June and July we will sell hundreds of punnets of strawberries.”

Cowdray Farm Shop Easebourne, Midhurst GU29 0AJ. Tel: 01730 815152 www.cowdray.co.uk Opened in 2010, Cowdray buy from many different suppliers and producers in order to make their range completely unique. They always endeavour to find the best of the best in whatever category.

Sometimes it’s local, sometimes it’s organic but it’s always delicious and typically will have been made by people who really care.

I was impressed with the number of brands I had never heard of (Summerdown peppermint tea made by a Hampshire farm), jams and pickles made exclusively for Cowdray by Ouse Valley and Pump Street Bakery Chocolate (handmade in Suffolk).

There are also a lot of their own products, including the chickens who lay the eggs that they sell in the shop are their own. Pork pies, October 2014

quiches, sausage rolls and other prepared foods are all hand made from the finest ingredients by the team at Cowdray.

There is a fishmonger who calls on Tuesdays and Fridays called Andrew Johnson of Johnson’s Fish who comes up from Portsmouth.

There is also a café on site and if you enjoy a cake made by the chefs there, look out for it on sale in the shop. An added advantage is lots of car parking on site and a great setting.

Which products do you sell that are from local producers?

“Apple juice, jams and chutneys, pork, eggs, cheese, vegetables, fruit, fudge, curry sauces, beer, firewood, charcoal, bread boards, honey, candles…. it’s a long list!”

What are your top three selling products (by volume)?

“Cowdray made quiche, Cowdray eggs, and interestingly Amalfi grown lemons!”

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Sweep that chimney!

Fireplaces are going to start to get busy as the nights start drawing in and the cold weather starts to arrive.

With energy costs increasing, the use of stoves and real fireplaces is increasing, especially in this area, given the easy availability of wood to feed those fires. But how often do you check your chimney is in working order?

Your fireplace could be a hazard — and the problems are hidden from view.

Remember, it is the sweep’s job to clean the flue rather than the fireplace. To prepare for your chimney to be swept and to save time, it is important to clear the hearth space of old ash and debris, removing all fireside accessories and leave approximately one metre of clear space in front of the hearth prior to your chimney sweep arriving as this will ensure full access and promote a cleaner working environment.

Chimneys need to allow free passage of dangerous combustion gasses. Regular cleaning will remove soot and creosote, helping prevent dangerous chimney fires. Bird nests, cobwebs and other blockages will also be removed. Cleaning will increase the efficiency of some appliances. Every flue that burns solid fuel, and certainly every open fire or wood burning stove, needs to be swept regularly.

Some general tips:

The best time to have your chimney swept is now.

Waiting until late autumn means you might have to wait for an appointment, as that is the time when most people think of cleaning their chimneys.

It is always a good idea to have a small fire a day before the sweep calls, as most chimneys are not in use for the summer months and damp soot will soon accumulate. Damp soot left in the chimney is detrimental to the structure of the chimney. Older flues with brick/cement may start to rot as soot plus moisture produces an acid, which attacks the inside of the flue. Damp soot is more likely to be turned into mud and stick in the flue, eventually falling off when the fire is used again, perhaps leaving you with the impression that the sweep did not do a good job. Even the more modern stainless steel flues are susceptible to rotting from damp soot, so make sure you stay safe and get it cleared out.

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• It is better to burn hard woods than soft woods. Not only do hard woods burn slower, making them more economical, they also make the fire burn hotter. This reduces the amount of creosote deposited inside the chimney, which will help keep your chimney cleaner for longer. Reducing the amount of this flammable substance inside your chimney also has considerable safety benefits.

• Have a good stainless steel bird and rain guard fitted to your chimney pot. This will keep your chimney free from bird’s nests, protecting wildlife by stopping any bird entering your chimney and dying, or worse, finding its way into your living room. It will also keep your flue as dry as can be.

• The best safety precaution you can take is to have your chimney cleaned and inspected by a professional chimney sweep on a regular basis. There are, however, warning signs that you can look out for yourself. A fire that is burning more slowly than usual can be sign of a partially blocked chimney, as can the presence of strong odours or smoke in the room.

Jethro Tanner from Bramley Chimney Sweeps. Tel 01483 421771, 07920 774004 or email bramleysweeps@gmail.com.

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Giving support will be The Foxglove Trio, a spellbinding group with great voices and instrumental skills.

Adult Tickets: £12 / Children under 16, £6. Call Des O’Byrne on 01428 607096. Personal callers may buy their tickets for all Grayshott Folk Club events from: Magical Rooms, 2 Headley Road, Grayshott. Call 01428 608340 (opposite The Fox and Pelican pub). Grayshott Social Club, Hill Road, Grayshott.

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The choir of St Thomas-on-the Bourne has returned from a hugely successful and enjoyable tour to Prague. The concert repertoire comprised over 30 different items and featured a wide range of composers, including Tallis, Palestrina, Mozart, Haydn, Bruckner, Parry, Elgar, Rachmaninov, Vaughan Williams, through to Britten, Mawby and Lauridsen. At 6 pm on Sunday 12th October at St Thomas-on-The Bourne Church, Frensham Road, the choir will give a concert of highlights from the tour. All are welcome to this free concert with retiring collection.

Robert Lewis, the Director of Music, commented. “This was a highly ambitious tour, designed to show the wealth of talent we have in the choir. The concert at St Thomas’ will be a real treat!” For details email theparishoffice@thebourne.org. uk.

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The Guildford Book Festival has announced the full programme for the 25th anniversary edition of the Festival, taking place between 12th and 19th October in venues across the town. Joining the initial list of impressive names are best-loved BBC broadcaster Andrew Marr, with his gripping debut novel, Head of State; international best-selling author Kate Mosse, who will reveal how her latest haunting and atmospheric novel, The Taxidermist’s Daughter, was inspired by childhood visits to an extraordinary Victorian collection; cricketing legend Kevin Pietersen, who will share the highs and lows of his incredible international career, and Dame Jacqueline Wilson, celebrating the publication of her 100th book, Opal Plumstead (published 9th October). To see the full lineup and to book tickets: www. guildfordbookfestival.co.uk.

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The West Surrey Spinners Weavers and Dyers is a charitable group dedicated to the spread, retention and increased accessibility for all of the ancient arts connected with textiles.

They meet on a monthly basis at the United Reform Church Hall, 21 South Street Farnham GU9 7QU. The next meeting is on Monday 13th October at 7.30pm. This is a talk on the Guilds Certificate of Achievement which is their accreditation for skills in spinning weaving and dying which is being updated to run along with other learning programmes. They also hold workshops and taster days during the year. Find them on www.WSGSWD.org.uk or contact Heather Jones on 01483 417774 for future details.

Farnham Afternoon Townswomen’s Guild is looking forward to the next meeting on Tuesday 14th October when Geoff Lunn, known for his

wonderful wildlife photography, will give a presentation with the intriguing title ‘My Friend Jane’.

Beside the monthly groups for Scrabble, discussion and knitting, and the weekly ambles and coffee mornings, the ladies will be able to play crazy golf, enjoy a beetle drive, attend a flower arranging workshop, visit Milestones Museum and that’s all before the Carol Services and Christmas Lunch!

For more information phone 01252 722690 or 712503, e-mail zelbob@aol.com or just go along to a meeting – they meet each month on the second Tuesday at 2pm in the Methodist Church Hall, South Street.

The new brochure of events from Surrey Libraries is out! Pop in to your local library to grab one today. This season they welcome Surrey favourite Susan Lewis to West Byfleet library on 14th October; get the opportunity to tackle our nerves when it comes

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to doodling in their Fearless Drawing Workshop with Kerry Lemon and meet the gang at the school gate with Kerry Fisher.

They will be offering a number of free drop-in sessions with their health partners across the county, so you will be able to pop into your local library for information, support and advice on a number of issues. Health workshops deal with topics as varied as retirement, nutrition and chronic pain. This brochure really has something for everyone! Find all of the events, more information and tickets on the website at www.surreycc. co.uk/writersbooked and www. surreycc.gov.uk/healthevents.

Tickets are available to buy online, or by calling 01483 543599, or in any Surrey library. For all the latest news from Surrey Libraries, follow on Twitter @SurreyLibraries and like us on Facebook.

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In their locally based, award winning Dream Doors showroom at Westfield they can offer you a myriad of designs and finishes where you can get a proper feel of how your new kitchen will look. Plus, if you are only replacing the doors, you get to save thousands of pounds too!

Gary is proud of the service he and his team offer and their 5 start rating from Check-A-Trade who independently monitor and vet their recommended companies. He says: “What’s important to our customers is that we are a reliable and local, family run business who they can trust. We only employ the best local professional kitchen craftsmen, from tilers and fitters to plumbers and electricians, and we ensure that the service we provide both before, during and after the kitchen is fitted is second to none” He continues:

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Cider made easy The ‘juice and strain’ method allows clear apple juice to be obtained from whole fruit in a single step synchronous process. This is in marked contrast to the sequential two step pulp and press method. In juice and strain, whole apples go into the juicer at one end and clear apple juice is drawn off at the other. It couldn’t be simpler and, with the benefit of a juice containment and delivery adaptor, aka hose, the whole process is relatively mess free.

Once in possession of your clear juice, simple yeast addition and storage in a vessel fitted with air lock, designed to keep air out, guarantees you a finished crystal clear cider in a matter of only a few weeks. Nevin Stewart, of Onslow’s Dry® fame, takes us through the process. Roughly speaking, eight kilos of cider will make one gallon of cider. Visit http://juiceandstrain.wordpress.com for more details on quantities and the equipment you will need.

1. Pick, clean, and prepare your apples.

Check for ripeness by cupping a fruit in your hand and twisting gently. If it comes away easily from the tree then it is ripe. Also if a number of apples have already fallen this is a good indicator of ripeness. (Do not use windfall fruit for making fresh apple juice. They may be contaminated with enteric bacteria that do not wash off.)

Take all necessary safety precautions if using a ladder to harvest your crop. I have found that a telescopic apple picker is much safer, and is a good investment.

Double wash your apples and throw away any bad ones. If not using commercially grown apples, check your fruit for codling moth, and other insect damage by cutting the apple in half and removing any detritus.

2.Clean your equipment Apple juice and cider are foodstuffs, and all appropriate food handling and safety measures should be followed.

Wash your hands, sanitise all surfaces.

Sterilise all equipment that will be in contact with fresh apple juice. I use a stock solution of four Campden tablets per gallon of water to soak all the relevant parts and buckets for a couple of hours before use.

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3. Set up the juicer and strainer.

Lay out a clean towel on the kitchen table, rinse off the juicer parts, and assemble your whole fruit juicer. Attach the ‘juice containment and delivery adaptor’, aka hose, to the juicer’s spout, and feed it into the straining bag, held within a straining bucket that has holes in its base. This assembly sits neatly in the open brewing bucket with a draw -off tap at the bottom.

Set up your strainer and fermentation bucket on a stool or box, high enough that you can fit your demijohn or carboy underneath the tap. Apples go in at one end, clear apple juice comes out at the other. It couldn’t be simpler.

4. Juice and strain It is important to note that domestic juicers are powerful machines and that all safety instructions should be read carefully and adhered to. Feed apples into the juicer with a steady, even pressure on the pusher. The higher the machine’s power rating, the faster you can go. When the pulp container fills up, empty it and discard the pulp.

After every 12 kg or so of fruit, dismantle the machine and clean the pulp off the centrifuge stainless steel mesh. You’ll find that the juicing work is done in a flash, although it takes a while longer for vantagepointmag.co.uk

all the juice to strain through. I obtain the last 5% of the expected 65% by weight of juice by wringing out the straining bag.

Scottish, you see!

What you’re left with in the bag is about 1% to 2% of the original apples. This very fine pulp can be used in apple muffins.

You don’t want it to end up in your fermentation.

5. Pitch the yeast.

While the last juice is draining, pitch the yeast into a measuring jug containing fresh, clear apple juice held at room temperature. This will allow the dried yeast to re-hydrate and kick-start your fermentation. Use a champagne yeast, a Saccharomyces bayanus, for simplicity and reliability. A 5g packet is enough to inoculate 5 gal (22.5 litres) of juice.

At this point measure the original gravity (OG) with a hydrometer and write it down. Later, this figure will allow you to estimate your cider’s alcohol percentage.

If the OG is low, top the bulk juice up with a little white sugar to reach 1.040.

After half an hour, stir the jug to disperse the yeast thoroughly, then pour it into your sterilised carboy or demijohns.

Fill these up nearly to the top with apple juice and put airlocks on top. Within the hour you should see bubbles coming out through the airlock.

6. Ferment Keep the fermentation vessel(s) in a warm place like the kitchen and after three to four weeks you should have a crystal clear cider ready to be racked and bottled. Check it with your hydrometer.

The reading needs to be 1.000 or less. If it’s still high, let fermentation continue.

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When the cider is finished, measure the final gravity and read off the alcohol content from an ABV chart or online calculator. For reasonably good storage, 5% ABV is considered the target minimum.

7. Bottle your cider Siphon your cider into recycled, sterilised beer bottles that will take a crown cap. If you want a still hard cider, just bottle as is.

If you want bubbles, then add ½ teaspoon of white sugar to a pint bottle, fill up with your cider, and cap.

After a few more weeks, a renewed fermentation should be complete and you’ll have some fizz.

8. Enjoy. your cider Your cider is drinkable once it has cleared. However, leaving your product to age in a cool outhouse, garage or shed over the winter will improve it. Ideally, you should aim to be drinking last year’s cider as you’re making this year’s batch.

Serve your cider chilled and take care when opening. If you’ve overdone the priming sugar, it can go off like a fire extinguisher. When serving, you can adjust the sweetness to taste by adding sugar cane syrup. But I don’t, because I prefer my cider as dry as it can be.

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There is a short YouTube video on ONSLOWSDRY channel, entitled Cider making made simple. It shows this method in action. See: http://youtu. be/Qvc0cCh5r0c. More information is also available at http://juiceandstrain. wordpress.com.

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Autumn’ from Wednesday 15th Sunday 19th October, open from 9 am to 5 pm. Join in for an autumn celebration of tasty food, fresh air and glorious golden garden colour. Be tempted by food stalls galore selling everything sweet and savoury. Taste and buy lots of Wisley-grown apples; find out how to make juice and cider at home; plus fruit and vegetable displays, advice from the RHS Advice Team, RHS Seed Scheme information and family activities. The event is free once you have entered the Garden.

There are lots of other activities going on including half term Family Fun from Saturday 25th to Sunday 2nd November. Email wisley@rhs. org.uk or call 0845 260 9000. Also look at www.rhs.org.uk/wisley.

The Farnham Society’s evening talk is ‘Sir John Sloane’s Simeon Monument at Reading’, by Alan Windsor. It takes place on Wednesday 15th October, 7.30 for 8pm at St Joan’s Centre,

Tilford Road, Farnham. Enquiries 01252 702449. Entrance is £5, Members £2, Students £1.50.

Refreshments from 7.30pm. www. farnhamsociety.org.uk.

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Further to our Cider article this month, Nevin Stewart will be demonstrating the ‘juice and strain’ clear apple juice/cider making method in action at the Taste of Autumn Festival, RHS Garden Wisley on Thursday 16th and Saturday 18th October. Go along and see for yourself how easy it is to make your own cider!

to learn about French humour and appreciate political and social gossip. The lecture is in French spoken by an experienced teacher accustomed to English audiences. In November there will be a curator from the Courtauld Gallery to talk about its Huguenot founders and its famous collection. Brochures available in libraries and museums. Further information available from John Petty, membership secretary on 01483 861974, email johnpetty@ sky.com.

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Les Amitiés Francaises second lecture in the 2014 season will be by a favourite speaker, Guy Richeux, who will discuss Le Canard Enchaîné - the French equivalent of Private Eye. They will meet on Thursday 16th October at 7.30pm in the Baptist Church Hall, Queen Street, Godalming. This is an opportunity

Comedian Jason Byrne, as featured on ‘Live at the Apollo’ (BBC1), ‘The Royal Variety Show’ (ITV), Sony Radio Gold Award winning ‘The Jason Byrne Show’ (Radio 2) and ‘Father Figure’ (BBC1) is heading to Princes Hall, Aldershot on Friday 17th October at 8pm.

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Q: How does it feel to be celebrating such a special anniversary?

A: It’s wonderful to look back over the years and all that we have achieved. We work with many loyal clients and contacts. At Andrew Lodge we have a dedicated team and some members of staff have been with us for more than 15 years. The market has changed dramatically since we opened so we have adapted and we will continue to do so which makes for exciting times ahead.

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It is estimated that eight out of ten of us suffer from back pain at some point during our life. The most recent figures from the Office of National Statistics show that in 2013 the greatest number of working days lost was due to musculoskeletal problems. In the UK this totalled a massive 30.6 million days. In Surrey, the vast majority of businesses employ 10 or fewer people so preventing sick leave because of back pain is something that is in the best interests of both the employer and employee.

The Physiotherapy Centre at Holy Cross Hospital in Haslemere is supporting this year’s national back care awareness week, which runs from 6th to 12th October and is organised by the charity BackCare. The theme for the 2014 campaign is Back in the Office and aims to put the spotlight on the prevention of back and neck pain among office workers. Karen Ford, physiotherapist at Holy Cross Hospital, offers some advice...

How to prevent back pain With prevention being better than cure, we have put together five top tips to help you to keep your back mobile, strong and in good working order.

Common types of back pain Neck and lower back pain are the most common types of back pain. Poor posture, slouching and using a computer for prolonged periods of time are typical causes of discomfort.

1. Keep moving We have joints at each spine level and each one is nourished and lubricated by fluid and blood, which is actively circulated around the joint when you move your back through its natural range. Regular exercise will make stronger the muscles that support you and your spine.

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Ideas for how to keep moving and to remain productive: • Get in the habit of standing up to take phone calls or when you need to read a letter or document.

• Try walking or standing during a meeting – a recent study has shown this can have the added advantage of indirectly benefitting work performance.

2. Avoid twisting and bending movements Movements that involve leaning over and twisting should be avoided. Think about the position and movement of your body before you lift weighty items such as a heavy file from a shelf or bend to fill the photocopier with reams of paper.

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4. Minimise the effects of stress Stress can increase tension in muscles, which may put you at risk of injury. Try to find moments to relax or stretch out the tensions of the day. Specific back exercise classes are an ideal way to do this.

Emma works in an office in Haslemere and spends a lot of her day in front of a computer. She first came to us in August because she was suffering from neck pain and after nearly two weeks of taking painkillers, she was not feeling any relief.

While at work, adopt the habit of stretching your back at your desk every half hour. You can do this by: • placing your palms in the small of your back and looking up to the ceiling, then • fold your arms in front of your chest, turn slowly at the waist from side to side • keep your palms on the desk in front as you push your chair back behind you.

5. Sit comfortably If most of your day is spent sitting at a desk, it is important that your workspace is set up appropriately for you, particularly if you share a desk or your habit is to perch somewhere with your laptop.

When sitting at your desk, your arms should be relaxed.

Adjust the height of your seat so your forearms are parallel to the desk. Your screen should be about an arm’s length away and you should be able to sit back in the chair so there is space behind the back of your knees and your feet rest flat on floor.

Give yourself short regular breaks from your desk and you will feel the benefit from moving around and changing position. Getting yourself a glass of water or walking to see a colleague instead of phoning them can help to keep you mobile.

More tips and advice for a healthy back can be found on our website. We have put together a selection of useful links, which include videos on how to sit when using a laptop, diagrams showing how to carry out a workstation assessment and some back stretches. Visit www.thephysiotherapycentre.org.uk/backcare.

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She was quite low and fed up, especially as she was finding it difficult to get comfortable when trying to get to sleep.

Emma described her pain as an ache that usually became more noticeable after she had been at work for an hour or so. By late morning, her pain had increased and she would be feeling very uncomfortable and finding it difficult to concentrate.

During Emma’s initial assessment we looked at the range of movement in her neck and upper back, which showed us whether her muscles were tight or weak. We also discussed Emma’s typical working day and assessed her sitting posture.

Armed with this knowledge, we suggested some gentle mobilisation of the spine and a soft tissue massage. We also provided Emma with a home exercise programme and gave her some tips for improving her posture, together with some practical advice on how to make her workstation more comfortable.

Emma, along with at least 50% of people like her, felt better after just two sessions. The majority of the remaining 50% of people have usually fully recovered from their symptoms after fewer than six sessions of treatment.

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Have You Been Meaning to Write or Update Your Will?

One in three people die without a Will. This can cause additional tax and problems and often family disputes.

DIY wills may have been a quick solution at the time but they do not usually provide the most tax effective solution.

Without a Will: • A surviving spouse may not inherit everything.

• A co-habitant has no inheritance rights.

• A beneficiary may lose State benefits.

• Minor children are taken into care.

• The way the state distributes your assets might not be what you would have liked at all.

A Will can achieve all of the following: 3 Minimise tax.

3 Ensure that minor children are looked after by your appointed guardians.

3 Ensure that a young person does not inherit at the age of 18.

3 Ensure that your spouse has enough to live on but that your assets do not get swallowed up in Care Fees.

3 Ensure that your partner is provided for but your children inherit ultimately.

3 Ensure means tested benefits are protected.

3 protect your assets from your children’s divorces or business insolvencies.

A well written Will can achieve so much and is not a recurring cost.

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We should all have them because no one is immune to illness or accident.

They are the best insurance you can have.

Do you travel a lot? Do you enjoy hazardous sports? Do you run a business?

If misfortune strikes and there are no LPAs in place your spouse or other relative cannot run your affairs for you. Even a joint account can be frozen. The alternative to LPAs is an application to the Court of Protection .This is complex and expensive. It is best to have LPAs in place.

The LPA for Health and Welfare enables decisions to be made by your chosen representative rather than the State.

Shaws Wills We meet with you in informal surroundings and we spend a lot of time making sure that we get everything right and you are happy.

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Our clients tell us that the experience has been a pleasant one and they are happy they have the documents in place.

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selling acts ever at the Edinburgh Fringe festival. Tickets are priced at £17.50 and are available from the box office on 01252 329155 or via www.princeshall.com.

Tickets are now on sale for a gala charity concert, featuring the Band of Her Majesty’s Royal Marines Collingwood, at G Live on Saturday 18th October at 7.30pm, in aid of Seafarers UK. Royal Marines Band concerts have been annual features on the Guildford music scene for over fifteen years. Every year we are entertained to a wide variety of music, excitingly performed. The talented musicians mix military music, classical pieces and band numbers and the Corps of Drums is always popular. Seafarers UK was founded in 1917 as King George’s Fund for Sailors. It is the main UK maritime charity, supporting those who are, or once were, in the Royal Navy and Royal Marines, the Merchant

Navy or fishing fleets and their families including widows and children. Concert tickets are available at £24, £21 and £18 and all proceeds go to Seafarers UK. Concessions are less £1. Groups of ten or more save 10%. Tickets are available from the GLive Box Office, London Road, Guildford, at www.glive.co.uk or on 0844 770 1797.

Farnham Maltings’ annual festival of crafts will return for its 18th year on Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th October. Long-established as one of Britain’s leading independent craft events, since its launch in 1996, the festival has consistently drawn around 2,000 craft and making enthusiasts from across the country. Celebrating contemporary craft in all its forms, the event will offer a busy marketplace showcasing work from over 80 of the best makers working in the UK today, alongside opportunities to take part in a programme of

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participatory activities for all ages and levels. Open from 10am–5pm (4pm Sun). Cost £3 incl. catalogue, under 15’s free Farnham Quilters will be in Farnham library, West St on Saturday 18th October between 10am and noon as part of Farnham’s Craft Month. You are invited to go along and see some simple ideas for making stunning quilts and to get any queries you have on Patchwork and Quilting answered. www.farnhamquilters. org.uk The Mayor of Waverley presents a concert in aid of Citizens Advice Waverley featuring the Godalming Band and Godalming Operatic Society. It’s on Saturday 18th October at 7.30pm at Charterhouse School Hall.

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The autumn is the traditional time for starting a new evening class or hobby. So, if you’re looking for something different, you could do worse than trying bell ringing. If you live reasonably near Compton and would like to find out more about ringing and what it involves, contact Phil Gorton on 01483 420763, phil.gorton@btinternet. com. You would be welcome to go along to the practice session and see how it’s done. Compton ringers practise on a Tuesday evening followed by a visit to a local pub for those who wish; ringers are a sociable lot and obviously dehydrate very quickly! If you live elsewhere, there will be a nearby band of ringers who would be delighted to meet you. Have a look at the ringing website for more information: www.cccbr.org.uk.

Although bells are rung for Sunday services and special events, it’s an activity open to those of any faith or none; there is no expectation to

attend church if you do not wish to do so.

Up to 10 selected members of the Surrey Guild of Craftsmen are demonstrating and selling work on Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th October. They will be at the Festival of Crafts in The Cellar bar at Farnham Maltings.

Thirteen beautiful Christmas cards are now available from Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice shops throughout West Surrey and North East Hampshire as the charity launches its 2014 range.

Priced at £3.75 for a pack of 10, there are cards to suit all tastes with exclusive designs by Hospice patient Linda Jackson, and local Farnham artist Charles Bone. A range of modern and traditional cards including ‘Santa Owl’ and ‘Robin in the Snow’ complement three funky diaries also available this year for £2.99 in indigo blue, lime green and silver. And if

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you’re feeling lucky, why not take a gamble with some Tuckwell Chase Lottery scratch cards?! They are the perfect stocking filler or a festive addition to table place settings! Cards, diaries and scratch cards are available from the Hospice’s 17 charity shops, online at www.pth.org.uk/our-shop or by calling 01252 729446. 100% of the profits from the sale of the Hospice’s cards go towards caring for people affected by a terminal illness across West Surrey and North East Hampshire.

Is it true that “There is nothing that the scientific method cannot illuminate and elucidate”?

Scientist Chris Street will give a free talk on this controversial assertion made by Peter Atkins on Sunday 19th October at 7.30pm at the Hop Blossom Pub in Long Garden Walk off Castle Street in Farnham GU9 7HX. This will be followed by questions and discussion. Everyone is welcome –

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A WORLD OF WEAVINGS AT THE ORIENTAL RUG GALLERY! Step into a World of Weavings at Surrey’s awardwinning Rug Specialists in Wey Hill, Haslemere, and discover a fabulous array of stylish and decorative rugs, oriental carpets, kilims, and tapestries, designed to give your interior that added WOW! factor.

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A large selection of the Rug Gallery’s weavings can be viewed on the website, but with so many more in stock at the stunning shop premises, you can browse and choose from hundreds available.

As Master Rug Craftsmen, we undertake an extensive range of rug works in our Rug Gallery’s custom-built Restoration and Cleaning studios. Services include expert repairs, restoration and bespoke alterations, professional deep-wash cleaning, stain corrective treatments, durable anti-slip rug underlay, insuranceapproved written valuations, a rug and textile wallhanging technique, and with collection and delivery offered – it’s all under one roof at The Oriental Rug Gallery Ltd! For more information, please call: 01428 656 657 or visit: www.theorientalruggallery.co.uk.

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do go and join in. The talk is being hosted by Farnham Humanists www.farnham.humanist.org.uk.

Chris will include discussion of the Humanists4Science group of which he is chair, scientism and the naturalistic world view. For more information ring Sue Shaw on 01252 726684.

If you know of anyone who suffers with poor eyesight, please encourage them to go along to the next meeting of the ‘Williams Club - Helping Sight Loss in Farnham’.

This friendly club meets monthly and offers a warm welcome and entertainment followed by tea and cakes and a raffle. At the next meeting, there will be musical entertainment from local violinist Richard Lane. The venue is the Gostrey Centre on Monday 20th October, from 2.20pm-4pm - get there early to get a seat! Transport can be arranged if necessary. For more information please call David Lambert on 01252 722161

Farnham Afternoon Bridge Club meets at Farnham Maltings every Wednesday afternoon except the first Wednesday in the month.

Bridge starts at 1.45pm with a short tea break mid afternoon and finish at 4.30pm. The members, quite a few who are now on their own, all enjoy their bridge and find it a great way to meet together in a nice friendly atmosphere. New members are very welcome and can obtain further information from the Membership Secretary, Rosemary Ostime on 01252 721312.

Farnham DFAS invites nonmembers to join them for a fascinating lecture and demonstration of antique and modern harps in Farnham Maltings at 10.30 am on Tuesday 21st October when Sarah DeereJones will talk about The History of the Harp from Mediterranean Antiquity to 20th Century Europe.

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Using illustrations from carvings, wall paintings, pottery, mosaics, sculpture, stained glass, illuminated manuscripts and paintings, Sarah will trace the history of one of the world’s most ancient and beloved musical instruments. She will be bringing her collection of antique and modern harps with her for the lecture and will be demonstrating them as she progresses. Non-members should phone the membership secretary on 07918883515 to book a ticket for £5 or, for more information go to, www.farnhamdfas.org.uk.

Cobbett’s Wey DFAS next lecture promises something for everyone.

All done on Ginger Beer: the Creation of English National Opera, The Royal Ballet and the National Theatre, by Lilian Baylis at the Old Vic will take place on Wednesday 22nd October at Farnham College, Morley Road.

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for the working classes, Lilian Baylis created the companies for which she is still known. This lecture charts the achievements of a most astonishing woman.Talks on a variety of arts topics are held on the fourth Wednesday of each month. Drinks are served from 7.15pm and lectures start at 8pm.

For more information, contact farnhameveningdfas@gmail.com Free courses to improve your prospects. Are you 16-18, unemployed?

Improve your English/Maths grades. Increase your chances of employment in Business, Social Media or Gardening Skills with one of the free courses in Farnham. Contact Denise, at Waverley Training Services on 01252 725872 or find them on facebook.com/Waverley Training.

Do you want to see a member of your Farnham Safer Neighbourhood Police Team?

Well, they have organised new meeting points, same time, same place every week. They are as follows: Monday: Sainsbury’s, Water Lane 10.30- 11am; Tuesday: Farnham Hospital 2-3pm; Wednesday The Spar Shop, Elstead 2.30-3pm; Thursday: Farnham Town Hall 11-12pm and Friday: Tesco Express, Upper Hale Rd 2.30-3pm. These dates are firm to 24th December. You are welcome at any location regardless of where you live in Waverley.

The Waverley Singers start off their 2014-2015 season with a concert in St Andrew’s Garrison Church of Scotland, Aldershot on Saturday 25th October at 7.30pm.

They will be performing Durufle’s Requiem as well as Five Mystical Songs by Vaughan Williams.

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will be celebrating its 60th Jubilee Year and a full programme of four concerts has been prepared for the season, culminating in a performance of Haydn’s “Creation” in Guildford Cathedral on 20th June. Full details can be found on www.waverleysingers.com Saturday 25th October is the date of the next History of Hale Project coffee morning. As usual they will be having a Poppy Day Appeal table, and a wreath will be laid on Armistice Sunday 9th November. Also on that Sunday approx 100 wooden crosses will be laid hopefully by the children and members and each cross will have the name of the men named on the Memorial; Jill Turner has kindly volunteered to write on the crosses. It is going to be really busy on the 25th as John Ely is having an Apple Day. If you bring your apples (good condition please) John will press them and charge you a £1 a carton, all profits go to charity Linklea Trust and Post 19.

The Hale Village Hall committee has organised a trip to the Royal Chelsea Hospital on Tuesday 4th November. Coach leaves Hale War Memorial at 10.30am and returns approx 6.30pm. Tickets cost £19 to include coach travel, guided tour of the hospital and gratuities.

The next Tilford Bach Society Concert is on Saturday 25th October from 7.30pm at St Thomas on the Bourne Church, Frensham Road, Farnham GU9 8HA. Mediterranea Trio will perform Beethoven Archduke Trio, Brahms Trio Op8, Mozart trio K548 C Major. All welcome and the cost is £13.50 in advance or £15 on the door, anyone aged 8-25 may attend free thanks to CAVATINA. Full information on www.tilbach. org.uk or call Sue on 0845 519 8184.

Tweseldown Artisan Market returns on Saturday 25th October from 9am to 3pm with

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Producers include, Pret-A-Vintage with original vintage gowns, English Rose Cosmetics with their range of handmade boutique cosmetics with natural ingredients, Copper & Cane’s gorgeous gourmet marshmallows, East Ashling Nurseries locally grown seasonal plants and John Hall Plants locally grown heathers and handmade planters. Head to Tweseldown for lunch! Find regular street food favourites Ambrose Sausages, tasty gourmet hot dogs and Street Food Spain with their giant paella pan and tasty chorizo rolls. Do go along and peruse the beautiful stalls, refuel at the hot food stands, stock up on local treats and most importantly, discover something new. The Market is at Tweseldown Racecourse, Bourley Road, Church Crookham, GU52 0DY. Adults £1, under 16s free. Dogs on a lead welcome. Contact: Sally Mills on 07810 833391 or sally@ headinthesky.co.uk.

After a busy summer full of sunshine and a series of successful special events on the canal, thoughts are turning to Halloween. On Sunday 26th October, The Wey & Arun Canal, Loxwood, are organising a fun Halloween trip for younger children (lasting approximately 45 minutes). Departing at 4.30pm, tickets cost £9 per person. This will be followed by a scary trip for older brave souls (lasting approximately 90 minutes) which will depart at 7pm, and tickets cost £14 per person. Light refreshments are included on both trips. Tickets must be booked in advance.

Fancy dress is encouraged but not compulsory! To book, call The Trust Office on 01403 752403 or email office@weyandarun.co.uk. By the way, Santa Trips are planned for December; more information next month.www.weyandarun.co.uk Guildford Rambling Club is meeting at 10 a.m.at the car vantagepointmag.co.uk

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Three recipes from Four Gables Set in beautiful countryside at Ashtead, Surrey, Four Gables Food Academy is located on chef patron David Gillott’s smallholding, which allows the school to be proudly 25% self-sufficient. Here, David and his fellow chefs present relaxed, hands-on cookery tuition to people of all ages and abilities, in classes of just four to six.

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Braised lamb shanks with garlic and anchovy Absolutely perfect as the days get a bit shorter and a little colder, this is the easiest recipe. Chuck it all in the oven and it’s ready two hours later. Love rosemary, add a whole load more! What about serving the shanks with a minted mash – perfect!

Ingredients 4 x lamb shanks Freshly ground black pepper 1 tbsp olive oil 2 onions, roughly chopped 1 clove garlic, sliced 4 anchovy fillets, chopped 2 sprigs rosemary 2 bay leaves 250ml chicken or beef stock 250ml red wine Handful of fresh parsley, chopped Serves 4

Preheat the oven to 160C. Season the lamb shanks with the pepper. Brown them in a casserole with a little olive oil.

When the shanks are slightly browned add the roughly chopped onions and garlic.

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Chop up two of the anchovy fillets and add to the casserole. Tear in the rosemary and bay leaves.

Then add the stock and the wine and bring to a simmer.

When simmering, put the lid on and bake in the oven for two hours, with a little turn of the shanks halfway through.

Remove the shanks to a serving dish and leave to rest in a warm oven.

Meanwhile tend to the sauce by adding two more chopped anchovies and a handful of chopped parsley.

Bring the sauce to the boil, check the seasoning and then pour over the resting lamb shanks and serve.

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FOOD Spiced Flatbreads These are a staple in my house, not just at work. I make them with lots of things, just on their own with some dipping sauce or maybe stuffed with sundried tomato and mozzarella. Love curry? Love making it at home – these are a great substitute for naan bread!

Mix the flour, salt, coriander seeds and paprika in a large bowl, make a well in the centre and add the olive oil and the warm water. Using a fork, start incorporating the flour with the water and olive oil, if necessary add more water. Once the dough starts to come together, use your hands to form a soft ball of dough.

the flat breads for two minutes on each side.

Serve as a starter with home-made dips.

Knead the dough for five minutes, or until it is smooth and elastic. Put the dough back into the bowl, cover and set aside for 15 minutes. (This dough is much firmer to handle than bread dough and will feel heavier.)

Ingredients 250g strong white bread flour 4tbsp Olive Oil 1½ tsp salt 100ml warm water Vegetable oil or spray oil, for oiling 1tsp cumin 1 tsp, toasted and ground coriander Serves 5

Divide the dough into five equal balls.

Roll them out. Heat a pan and cook

Apple Tarte Fine We want to avoid that “soggy bottom” so make sure you cook the puff pastry fully – it needs to be really crispy and flakey!”

Heat the oven to 220C. Roll out the pastry and trim to a round about 35cm across. Transfer to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Dot the top with the butter and sprinkle with vanilla and caster sugar.

Bake for 15-20 minutes until the apples are tender and the pastry crisp.

Peel, core and thinly slice the apples and toss in the lemon juice. Spread over the pastry to within 2cm of the edges. Curl up the edges slightly to stop the juices running off.

Warm the conserve and brush over the apples and pastry edge. Serve hot with vanilla ice cream or crème fraîche.

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Puttenham Golf Club Stagecoach Farnham is now enrolling for the new term!

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park by Farnham Cricket Club on Sunday 26th October for a 9 mile walk with a 5.5 mile drop-out the option. See www. guildfordramblingclub.org.uk.

The Theatre, Priors Field School, Godalming. To book go to www. gtguk.com or call 01483 425556.

If you’re looking for a fun night out, this is definitely the show for you.

Watts Gallery is holding a couple of Workshops during half term. The first, on Tuesday 28th is ‘Watts Academy - Creepy Collage Workshop’. 10-12 year olds, 10.30am-1pm. 13-16 year olds, 2-4.30pm. The cost is £7.50 (£6.50 Friends). Create creepy drawings to make threedimensional Halloween collages.

The second workshop is ‘Make!

Workshop - Creepy Clay!’ and runs from Tuesday 28th to Friday 31st October. 11am-1pm and 2-4pm. £7.50 (£6.50 Friends).

Make some creepy clay creatures for Halloween. Recommended for ages 5+. Children must be accompanied. Max one adult per child. Adult is free of charge. To book phone 01483 810235 or book online at www.wattsgallery. org.uk.

Dare you enter the Science Dome?

As part of the Family Learning Festival, Steve and the staff at Farnham Library are inviting all potential space explorers between the ages of 3 and 12 to enter this Inflatable Planetarium. The event will be tutor led and is a captivating 60 minutes worth of fun in the dome followed by 30 minutes of book signing and questions and answers. A totally fascinating workshop, it takes place on Wednesday 29th October from 4.30pm-5.30pm. For tickets visit the Library or book online by ringing 01483 543599. You can also ring 0300 200 1001.

There is still time to get tickets for Godalming Theatre Group’s 50th Anniversary Autumn production, the five star comedy ‘Allo ‘Allo by Jeremy Lloyd and David Croft. The dates are: Tuesday 28th OctoberSaturday 1st November. Times: 7.45pm each evening, There’s also a matinee on Saturday 1st Nov at 2.30pm. It takes place at October 2014

Could you become a volunteer computer buddy? Surrey Libraries are looking for people to help others learn new IT skills. Find out how you can get involved by visiting www.surreycc.uk/ libraryvolunteers. You can also call 0300 200 1001 or ask at your local library. More information about learning at Surrey Libraries can be found at www.surreycc. gov.uk/libraries/learning.

Players of Elstead’s (PETS) autumn production is Funny Money,

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a comedy by Ray Cooney (in association with Samuel French).

Many of the cast consider this play to be the funniest they have ever produced and tickets are selling fast. Performances will take place at Elstead Village Hall on Thursday 30th, Friday 31st October and Saturday 1st of November at 7.45pm. To order tickets, visit www.elsteadtheatrical.co.uk or call 08442 329460.

Singalonga Productions is delighted to announce that their new show Disney’s ‘Frozen’ is heading to the Princes Hall, Aldershot on Thursday 30th October at 11am and 2.30pm. The Oscar winning Disney production is the most popular comedyadventure to hit the big screen in years and is a huge hit with children and adults alike. The added sprinkling of ‘Singalonga’ fairy dust guarantees you will have a great time. Tickets are priced at £15/Child £10/Family (2 adults plus 2 children) £46, Family (1 adult + 3 children) £42 and are available from the Box Office on 01252 329155 or via www.princeshall. com.

Waverley is now selling eight litre, fully compostable and biodegradable food waste caddy liners for just £1.50 for 25 bags at four locations across Waverley.

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Packing the punch for autumn Now is a great time of year to be enjoying autumn colours on both deciduous shrubs and trees. If you haven’t been to Wisley in recent weeks, make sure you call in and take an energetic walk through the arboretum, one of Wisley’s best kept secrets! Some star plants to look out for are Acer rubrum ‘October Glory’, which turns a magnificent scarlet; the enormous avenue of Tilia tomentosa which turn a wonderful buttery yellow and finally the concentration of Liquidambar trees which turn all manner of reds!

While autumn is a super time to appreciate the turning colours, it is also good to observe how they are complemented by conifers and other evergreens. The reds and yellows are most effective when in front of greens and

greys, so whether you are just selecting shrubs such as Euonymus europaeus and Cotinus for colour, or larger specimens, remember to choose some evergreen friends for them – you’ll be especially glad of them in the winter.

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Trees and shrubs for the future Autumn is such a splendid time of year for planting.

At Wisley we are currently busy planting in areas such as the arboretum and pinetum where we do not have any reliable irrigation, as autumn is the best time to establish root growth. This is because it is one of the few times of the year where we have the magical combination of both warmth and moisture in the soil which promotes good root growth, and while the plant may look inactive above the ground, everything below is still busy. Trees planted in the autumn have a much better chance at surviving a summer drought than those planted in the spring when they have a habit of drying out in their original rootball.

I would like to challenge you all to head for the bulb section of the Wisley Plant Centre this autumn and choose a type of bulb you’ve never tried growing before. Trying something a bit different always brings a thrill to gardening, and what easier topic than a bulb?

Last autumn I treated myself to some variegated crown imperials, which I planted in a lovely, slender terracotta pot, where their stripy, emerging heads brought about much interest – even to those who dislike variegated plants! Remember bulbs are great in pots, so if experimentation isn’t your bag, just try one pot of something, its good to try something new.

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However, a few things to remember when planting trees; always make sure the point at where the roots emerge from the stem is flush at ground level – never deeper. It is normal to sometimes have to pick apart the compost to find this level, but deep planting is a common cause of poor establishment, yet so many people seem oblivious to it. Finally, always buy fresh stock that hasn’t been hanging around in a pot for years – severely potbound plants are always slower to establish and in the case of a tree, sometimes never establish properly.

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Parking congestion caused by the growing success of the Grayshott Market is becoming an increasing issue in Grayshott.

Because of this, a pilot park and ride service for the market is

being planned in partnership with Hoppa, the Waverley based community transport service. The trial service will run between the Applegarth Farm Shop to and from the market in Grayshott Village Square throughout October and November. The HOPPA service will run every 15 minutes from 10.30am to 1pm. Applegarth, the main sponsor of the Grayshott Market, is allocating free parking space for up to 150 cars with volunteer parking attendants.

Whilst the service is free of charge, passengers will be asked for a donation in aid of the Macmillan Cancer Charity. The Grayshott Market runs on the third Saturday every month and is located in Grayshott Square. It opens for business at 9.30am.

“He smiled that men might learn to laugh at their own follies.”

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be the subject of an illustrated talk to be given in Farnham on 31st October by the popular lecturer Ann Clements. No other 18th century British artist evokes the spirit of his age quite as vividly as Hogarth. He was a remarkable man, and Ann Clements’ lecture will reveal much more about the man and his achievements. The lecture, part of the Farnham Public Art Trust’s regular programme of lectures on art and architecture, will be in the St Joan’s Centre, Tilford Road, Farnham GU9 8DJ, starting at 8 pm. Doors open at 7.30 pm for welcoming drinks and nibbles, and the cost is £6 per person (students £2). No advance booking; pay at the door. For further information, ring 01252 702449 or visit the Farnham Trust’s website www. farnhampublicarttrust.co.uk.

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Go on a Great British Walk with the National Trust The National Trust has unveiled some of its most lovely places in Surrey as part of its annual celebration of walking: the Great British Walk. The Great British Walk encourages everyone to explore the outdoors and discover vibrant National Trust spaces on foot. A vast and varied selection of walks is available, from those chosen by the public to handpicked walks by National Trust experts. Running to the 24th October, this year’s Great British Walk has uncovered some of the region’s most colourful vistas, stories, characters and objects to see on a walk. land between Hindhead Commons and the Devil’s Punch Bowl has been restored, creating a united, sweeping landscape.

Autumn is a great time to come and walk here. We have 30 acres of beech trees, which turn a deep orange as autumn kicks in.

Look out for the Highland cattle, the bracken which turns a russet colour, rowan berries and crab apples. The best way to see all this is to make your way to the eastern side of the Devil’s Punch Bowl and look back across the valley. Highcombe Copse offers the best autumnal views of Hindhead.

Petworth House and Park With far-reaching views across the South Downs, this 700 acre historic park is an ideal place to escape the crowds in autumn.

Try out one of our four new walking trails. Pick up a free leaflet from the noticeboards by the car park or download the leaflet from our website and follow the signposts. Bring a picnic or stop for tea and cake at our cafe.

A range of guided and downloadable walks takes in the rich autumn colour palette at Petworth, and the views that inspired artist JMW Turner. Turner was a regular guest of his patron George Wyndham, third Earl of Egremont at Petworth House. He painted the house and parkland many times.

For hints of autumn gold, follow the downloadable Ancient Tree Trail. The magnificent oaks, limes, beeches and chestnuts create canopies of butter-coloured foliage, and close to Upper Pond you’ll glimpse rich yellow swamp cyprus.

A highlight later in the season is the exciting fallow deer rut; deer have been at Petworth for centuries and are captured in Turner’s painting ‘Sunset, Fighting Bucks’, which can be seen in the Carved Room.

Petworth Park guided tours: 4th, 12th, 17th and 23rd October, 11am-12.45pm, £5, book on 01798 342207.

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Hinton Ampner, Bramdean, Hampshire The gardens are awash with colour in autumn, with pumpkins and squashes in the pretty walled kitchen garden.

Walk further afield with the Dutton Estate trail and discover vistas across the South Downs before weaving your way through the buttery-gold canopy of beech woodland. Hinton’s Ancient Tree trail tells of Civil War battles, wartime evacuees and ghostly hauntings; it also reveals some spectacular displays of autumn colour; look out for the vivid yellow foliage of the black walnut tree and the deep red hues of the Norway maple.

Harvest Hedgerow walk, 5th October, 10.30am-12.30pm, £10, book on 01962 771305.

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WALK Woolbeding countryside The ancient, lichen-covered Woolbeding Bridge is the start and finish point of a two mile self-guided circular walk that follows the picturesque River Rother. The walk, which includes glorious vistas of the South Downs, takes in ancient woodland in shades of russet, orange and gold in autumn, and the picturesque Stedham Mill.

Black Down, near Haslemere A landscape of pines and wavy hair grass, this wild heathland landscape is perfect for walks in autumn. Later, on 18th October, take part in a 12 mile leisurely walk from Black Down to Woolbeding Common, led by our Rangers, with a minibus ride back.

Enjoy views over open heaths before descending into ancient woodland full of fungi, wildlife and rich autumn foliage.

Black Down to Woolbeding Common walk, 18th October, 10.30am-4pm, £3, book on 01730 816638, meet at Black Down car park.

Slindon Estate A glorious mix of downland and farmland, woodland and wildlife-rich hedgerows.

Choose from three downloadable walks, one of which takes in spectacular views of the coast, the Isle of Wight, even the spire of Chichester Cathedral. Stroll along 2,000 years of grassy Roman road, and up to 19th century Nore Hill Folly where you can gaze across to the famous beech trees of Slindon – a canopy of gold and bronze foliage. A well-sited bench allows walkers to enjoy the panorama. Along the hedgerow running south from the folly you’ll find pink spindle, red hawthorn, blue-black sloes, and blackberries. Later in October Slindon village reveals its nationally famous display of orange, yellow and green pumpkins – a sight well worth looking out for.

Winkworth Arboretum, near Godalming One of the finest displays of autumn colour in the country can be seen at the National Trust‘s only arboretum.

Witness a magical transformation as the lush greens blaze into glorious autumn colour. Viewpoints dotted around higher points of the Arboretum offer some of the best places to experience the full beauty of the orange, gold and red and yellow leaves. The Japanese maple leaves provide a red carpet walkway and the plant life turns golden. Walk downhill to the boathouse and see the colours reflected in the lake from a picturesque wooden veranda.

Fungi Foray with expert Sara Shepley, Sunday 19th October, 1pm, £8 (£4). Booking essential 01483 208936.

Dawn Walk: a fantastic autumn colour photo opportunity, Sunday 19th October, 7am, £10 (£5) Booking essential 01483 208936.

Share pictures of your colourful walks and experiences with the National Trust this year on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook using #GBwalk.

For more information on National Trust seasonal strolls and downloadable walks visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk/greatbritishwalk.

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of spooky screenings. From animated adventure ParaNorman for the kids, to cult classics including Tim Burton’s Edward Scissorhands, featuring a breakout lead performance from a young Johnny Depp, and a special restored and remastered version of the original 1984 Ghostbusters movie, in honour of its 30th anniversary this year. Call 01252 745444 for full details or go to www.farnhammaltings.com.

Farnham Fireworks Fiesta takes place on Saturday 8th November in Farnham Park. The event starts at 6.15pm with a Torch Light Procession leaving Farnham central car park and arriving at Farnham Park at 7pm. The bonfire will be lit at 7.15pm and the fireworks display will start at 7.45 and last approximately 20 minutes. Ticket prices: Adults £5, Children £3 and family tickets £14 (2 adults+2 children).

For information on how to buy your tickets, visit www.farnhmaroundtable.org. uk. This year’s event sponsor is The Packhouse, a truly unique shopping experience, full of beautiful new, antique and vintage finds, located just outside Farnham (www.packhouse.com).

Mystery, murder and mayhem abound as Right at Home Guildford and Farnham host a Whodunnit evening on Saturday 15th November in support of the Alzheimer’s Society. Enjoy a delicious threecourse meal (with a side dish of red herrings) as the action unfolds and put your sleuthing skills to the test as you try to work out who the murderer is. The evening begins with welcome drinks at 7.30pm at St Thomas on the Bourne, Farnham.

Tickets are £23.50, or book a table of ten for £200, with all profits going to the Alzheimer’s Society. Call 01252 783426 to book.

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Sorghum has a shorter growing period, and although it is not as palatable, it would provide families with what they need to survive.

Kids for Kids is determined to provide 3 kgs of sorghum seed for as many families as possible before the end of September.

Three kgs cost approximately £4 per family, including transport (but not administration). More details on 07957 206440 email: contact@kidsforkids.org.uk.

If you would like to make a donation by cheque: Please send cheques payable to KIDS FOR KIDS PO Box 456 Dorking Surrey RH4 2WS. Bank Transfer: Kids for Kids, Account No 31670636 Sort Code 60 07 02 National Westminster Bank 14 High Street Dorking RH4 1AX. Farnham Charities Market is on Saturday 29th November from 10am-3pm at Farnham Maltings.

Free entrance. The Farnham Charities Market welcomes all notfor-profit making organisations, registered charities, volunteer and community groups raising much needed funds and awareness by making the voice of the charities heard. To take part, book your table at £15 each. Contact Maureen Hall on 07778 120402 or email hallmoe@hotmail.com.

Despite the appalling wet weather all day long, the Farnham Community Games went ahead on the Bank Holiday Monday.

Attendances were inevitably very much down on the previous year and the numbers of sports clubs taking part was reduced to 20 because of the weather and, understandably for some activities, the health and safety issues involved. Heroic is the

best description for those who carried on regardless and the determination they showed on the day was amazing. The key partners for the event have been the two host venues, Farnham Rugby Club and the David Lloyd Club, the Sainsbury’s store in Water Lane, and Active Surrey and the local authorities at Waverley Borough Council and Farnham Town Council.

All have been hugely supportive.

The Community Games are a national project in support of the inspirational London 2012 Games and they hope to see everyone in Farnham at the 2015 Games when it just has to be drier!

A life-saving charity providing a Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) in the South East is appealing for more volunteers in Kent, Surrey and Sussex. Members of the public can help out in a number of ways including placing and emptying collection boxes, selling merchandise at fundraising events and representing the charity at cheque presentations. They can also help raise awareness of the service as public speakers by giving talks to local groups, clubs, schools, societies and other organisations.

Other roles at Kent, Surrey & Sussex Air Ambulance include store and street collectors, drivers and couriers, and office administration.

The air ambulance’s volunteers come from a variety of backgrounds and age groups and include former patients, bankers, teachers, pilots and a magician. To find out more about becoming a volunteer go to www.kssairambulance.org.uk/ involved/volunteering, call Amy Hamer on 01622 833806 or email amyhamer@kssairambulance. org.uk.

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