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• THE EDITOR'S NOTE We had a great response to last month’s article on dog walking, which just goes to show how many canine lovers we have in this area. One of the readerrecommended walking areas was Frensham Little Pond and a comment was included about it being a great place for dogs to swim. Unfortunately that is not the case, as I have been asked to point out by the National Trust. Because the site has been designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest by Natural England, there are some restrictions in place which include not allowing dogs to swim in the pond. I have to say that, as a regular visitor myself, I was not aware of this and it seems that many others are equally unaware, so I am happy to let readers know. I am certainly more aware that there are rare ground nesting birds that reside in the heather, such as nightjar and woodlark, and that walkers are asked that their dogs are kept under close control (preferably on leads) during the breeding season from March to September. This obviously applies to many places in our area, so please do keep an eye out for signage when out walking with our fourlegged friends. April really is a lovely month and is the ideal time for us to get out and about. We are so lucky to have lovely gardens in the wider local area, and our gardening writer Beth has picked out a few well worth visiting in her article this month. There are so many more of course and a number of these are open for charity under the National Garden Scheme (NGS). This is a great organisation, based locally near Guildford, which has over 3,700 breathtaking private gardens open every year. What a great opportunity to see gardens much like our own in size and scale - and get design and planting inspiration or just enjoy the skills of talented amateurs. Full information is available on their website at www.ngs.org.uk or in The Garden Visitor’s Handbook 2018, available in all good bookshops. We have five copies of this available to win on our website at www.vantagepointmag.co.uk. Good luck!
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revisited Phil Kemp visits the award-winning vineyard on the Hog’s Back THE CHALKY south-facing slopes of the North Downs provides a perfect setting to reward a small group of pioneering vineyard owners for their forward-thinking adventure, this being to establish English wine as not only a popular choice for wine-lovers but also to become serious contenders in the international wine scene. Michael and Hilary Wagstaff took over Greyfriars Vineyard only seven years ago and have quickly and successfully transformed it from a hobby-scale outfit into a commercially successful winery - which last year produced 70,000 bottles of sparkling wine, and 5,000 of still wine. Until recently they were also managing a vineyard in Shere near Guildford, but surprisingly the couple had no hands-on experience of growing and harvesting wine prior to this, having come individually from successful careers in the petroleum industry and legal profession. There is an interesting story as to what triggered this dramatic life-style jump, as Michael explains: “Hilary bought me a book on viticulture, written from a geological perspective by my old geology lecturer from Imperial College, and it really sparked our interest.”
down the road – literally a mile-and-a-half away. And all that happened in the same week! So, in 2010 we moved into the village and we took over the vineyard and it’s been a rollercoaster ride since then!” The couple are supported by a hardworking and experienced team including brother-inlaw David, who is their vineyard manager, and winemaker Loic who hails from France and who also has extensive experience on vineyards in Australia and New Zealand. Greyfriars has attracted a lot of attention in the highly competitive world of wine. In 2017 the vineyard was presented with a Gold Decanter Award for their Blanc de Blancs Brut sparkling white wine, and also silver and bronze awards.
“It was quite serendipitous really,” added Hilary. “Having been inspired by the book we had also just found our dream house in Puttenham, and then someone pointed out there was a vineyard up for sale
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Images from the previous page: The vines and the vineyard owners Hilary and Michael Wagstaff. Above from top left: Michael Wagstaff overseeing production; Automated bottle filling process; vineyard manager David Line (all images Phil Kemp); the vineyard in leaf.
The cave, with its cold bare chalk walls and low-lighting, felt like a perfect set for a James Bond film. Fitting perhaps as the cave and the natural roof above provides the vineyard with a perfect site for their popular open days. I am by no means a wine aficionado but my visit to Greyfriars has certainly provided a tantalising introduction to their awardwinning range of English sparkling and still white and rose wines. Why not take an adventure out onto the North Downs on one of the Wagstaff’s tastings and open days? I’d be surprised if you didn’t share my enthusiasm. Phil Kemp is a Godalming-based writer and photographer. www.weyriver.co.uk. FIND OUT MORE www.greyfriarsvineyard.co.uk www.facebook.com/greyfriarsvine/ www.twitter.com/Greyfriarsvine
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GLORIOUS GARDENS Loseley's Walled Garden
April is a beautiful time to visit local gardens, says Beth Otway APRIL IS such a magical time of year! It’s quite simply awe inspiring to see the landscape being painted by mother nature in every beautiful shade of green, as more leaves unfurl and the view becomes ever greener each day. I love to be outside, surrounded by the birds singing and bees buzzing. On warm days you may see butterflies flying – look out for the green toned Brimstone butterfly this month. Whether you're looking for inspiration, a family day out, a beautiful place for a walk or an opportunity to unwind, I am sure you'll find everything you wish for in these beautiful gardens. Did you watch the recently filmed mini-series of Howards End, which was broadcast on the BBC at the end of last year? Vann, a privately-owned house and Arts and Crafts garden, near Godalming, was used as the location. Vann occupies a charming location, nestled in amongst beech and oak woodland, surrounded by fields. The gardens at Vann extend to five acres, and feature a truly magical water garden which was designed by Gertrude Jekyll and is a pure delight! A natural stream has been cleverly engineered to flow into the rill, down to the lake, via a series of ponds and into the water garden.
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This area is utterly enchanting and was also planted by Gertrude Jekyll in 1911, with shuttlecock ferns, Solomon’s seal, and a multitude of spreading bog and water plants including trachystemons, peltiphyllums, rodgersias, and calthas, which have endured creating a naturalistic, lushly planted paradise. The name Vann comes from the words venne or fenne, meaning bog. The snakeshead fritillaries, which Gertrude Jekyll planted, have now spread and naturalised, they simply relish this dewy ground. Gertrude Jekyll planned much of the planting at Vann. Over the years some of this planting has evolved, newer cultivars have replaced a number of the older more invasive or less floriferous plants, but this garden is still undoubtedly a Jekyll garden. Visitors can admire the vertical Yew Walk, with its central rill and twin borders filled with crocus,
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been restored and adapted by the gardens’ current owners. Dunsborough Park features borders which have undergone restoration work designed by Penelope Hobhouse, with later re-workings made by Rupert Golby. The older walled garden was remodelled with divisions to create garden rooms, which were designed by Simon Johnson. The tulip meadow will deliver the wow factor at Dunsborough Park this April, but visitors will undoubtedly be impressed by the gardens’ enchanting folly bridge, the 70ft ginkgo hedge, espalier trained fruit trees, and daffodils, alongside the garden owners’ collection of garden statues, sculptures, and ornaments. Dunsborough Park is a privately-owned house and garden, it will be opening to the public from 11.30am until 3pm, on Saturday 14th April, Thursday 19th April, Saturday 21st April and Saturday 28th April.
Top: Vann. Above: Dunsborough Park
pulmonarias, and erysimums. There’s even a topiary cat, chasing after a topiary mouse! Vann is particularly charming in springtime, its naturalised plantings of daffodils and snakeshead fritillaries epitomise the joy and wonder of spring. Wildflowers, cowslips, and forget-me-nots only serve to add to the dreaminess of this delightful spring garden, increasing this garden’s loveliness. Vann is opening to the public from Sunday 15th April until Wednesday 18th April, opening from 10am until 6pm each day. Vann is also open every Wednesday from the 1st April 2018 to the 30th June. Don’t miss your chance to see this classically beautiful, naturalistic garden as its spring glory reveals itself. Dunsborough Park in Ripley boasts a glorious 100 acres of grounds, which feature a spectacular tulip meadow, the Dutch garden, a productive cut flower garden, a tranquil Italian garden, a beautiful white garden, and the water garden with its charming folly bridge. The gardens and grounds at Dunsborough Park were originally laid out in the eighteenth century, the gardens continued to be added to over the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, and have
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Improvement works continue in earnest at RHS Garden Wisley, so the gardens may look quite different depending on when you last visited. I love to visit the Alpine House at Wisley in spring time, where you can get to know many charming, dainty alpine flowers. The plants on display are tended to daily and changed frequently, so you’ll always find a new favourite flower here! The orchard at Wisley is full of pretty apple, pear, and cherry blossom in springtime, which is complemented by spring flowering bulbs, while Battleston Hill is ablaze with the colour of camellia, magnolia, rhododendron, and azalea blooms. Do ensure that you plan at least one visit to Winkworth Arboretum in Godalming this April to enjoy their magnificent display of bluebells, which carpet the woodland at this National Trust gem. Listen out for call of the male cuckoo, or a woodpecker drilling, as you explore this woodland spring paradise. Birdwatchers can look out for chiffchaffs, willow warblers, little grebes, and common sandpipers at Winkworth, and on warm days brimstone, orange tip, speckled wood, small copper butterflies, and white butterflies can be spotted in the arboretum. There are many trees to admire at Winkworth. In April there is always a
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Brownfield Land Registers: A developer’s solution to Britain’s housing crisis? This month local expert Adrian Price discusses how the government aims to simplify residential development on previously used land. In the quest to build one million new homes by 2020, the government is simplifying the process of residential development of brownfield land through the introduction of the Brownfield Land Register. The Register, regulated under the Town and Country Planning (Brownfield Land Register) Regulations 2017, requires each of the UK’s local planning authorities (LPA) to identify and publish information on all brownfield sites available and appropriate for residential development. Brownfield sites of at least 0.25 hectares or those capable of supporting at least five dwellings are considered for inclusion on the Register which provides the public and developers with access to up-to-date information on sites in their area prime for development. Part 1 of the Register details those brownfield sites that an LPA has assessed as appropriate for residential development having regard to the local development plan, national policies and guidance from the Secretary of State. Whilst Part 2 of the Register details sites in Part 1 which the LPA deem suitable for the grant of planning permission in principle. In essence, Part 2 establishes that the brownfield site is suitable for residential
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Kew’s cherry walk delights visitors with a profusion of pink and white cherry blossom trees. There are at least two hundred and fifty magnolias at Kew, this is a great time to admire these magnificent trees, as well as to delight in daffodil, tulip, lilac, and wisteria flowers. From Friday 30th March to Sunday 15th April, younger visitors can take part in A big day out with Peter Rabbit™ at Kew Gardens with activities based on the tales by Beatrix Potter, focusing on edible plants. Comparable with gardens considered national treasures, the Walled Garden at Loseley House covers 2.5 acres and is divided into ‘rooms’ each with its own unique planting scheme and personality. There’s the rose garden with over one thousand bushes, the flower garden with its maze of pathways and hidden corners and the white garden that contrasts spectacular, showy, blooms with lush yet subtle silver and grey foliage. Then there is the extensive herb garden, the organic vegetable garden with its unusual varieties and, just outside the walls, the wildflower meadow – a haven of calm and tranquillity. Top: Tulip trial at RHS Wisley. Above: Bluebells at Winkworth. Below: Kew Gardens' Palm House
Magnolia in bloom. Magnolia Kobus, a Magnolia species that originates from Japan, produces a spectacular display of six petalled, snowy white flowers, which are touched with the most delicate tinges of pink. Wild garlic grows in profusion at Winkworth, as does my favourite, greater stitchwort in addition to many other beautiful wildflowers. The attractions I have recommended so far are not ideal venues for the disabled visitor. Much of the ground at Winkworth Arboretum is very steep and uneven, and although Wisley has improved some of its paths, it is not the most accessible of gardens. However, if you venture a little further, the Royal Botanical Gardens at Kew are a dream come true for all garden visitors. The paths at Kew are wide, flat, and smooth, they’re easy to both travel or walk over, ideal for wheelchairs or buggies, easier and smoother both for the passengers, and for those pushing them! A visit to Kew allows disabled visitors the opportunity to appreciate the gardens alongside their friends and family, rather than having to stay behind or rushing on ahead, as is so often the case when visiting gardens with narrower pathways. The gardens at Kew extend to three hundred acres, they are a delight to visit at any time of year. In springtime
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Although the Walled Garden is not open until 1st May, the Spring Garden Show takes place at Loseley from the 20th-22nd April. Visit www.loseleypark.co.uk for more details. There are of course many smaller gardens which are open for the National garden Scheme. Please see overleaf for more details.
FIND OUT MORE For gardening advice for the month ahead, dates and details of local daffodil shows, a calendar of specialist plant fairs, the results of my compost trials, and much more besides, visit my website www.pumpkinbeth.com.
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THE NATIONAL Garden Scheme (NGS) is the most significant charitable funder of nursing charities in the country, donating over £50 million so far. They help garden owners open their beautiful gardens to the public, sharing their passion and raising impressive amounts of money through entry fees, teas and slices of cake. Around 3,700 gardens open each year for the National Garden Scheme. All of these gardens, as well as access information for each, can be found on their website or in the Garden Visitor’s Handbook, published annually. We have 5 copies of this to give away to our readers, please visit our competitions page at www.vantagepointmag.co.uk for your chance to win. The new gardens open this year in the VantagePoint distribution area include: Stanley Farm, Liphook One acre garden created over the last 15 yrs around an old West Sussex farmhouse (not open), sitting in the midst of its own fields and woods. The formal garden incl a kitchen garden with heated glasshouse, orchard, espaliered wall trained fruit, lawn with ha-ha, and cutting garden. A motley assortment of animals incl sheep, donkeys, chickens, ducks and geese. Bluebells flourish in the woods, so feel free to bring dogs and a picnic, and take a walk after visiting the gardens. Tea and cakes served in the courtyard. Open Sunday 6th May (12 noon-5pm) Dyers House, Chiddingfold Approximately 2 acre family garden established over the last 30 years, extended and designed by enthusiastic owners. Year round interest, colour themed borders, fruit trees, bulbs, large Banksia rose climbs over the house. Vegetable garden, fruit cage and 17th century barn. Open Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th May (2pm-6pm) 1 Pest Cottage, Midhurst This edge of woodland, architects' studio garden of approx ¾ acre sits on a sloping sandy site. Designed to support wildlife and bio-diversity, a series of outdoor living spaces, connected with informal paths through lightly managed areas, creates a charming secret world tucked into the surrounding common land. The garden spaces have made a very small house (not open) into a hospitable family home. Architects garden studio open with exhibition boards. Open Friday 8th June (2pm-6pm)
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Guillards Oak Gardens, Midhurst Three very different gardens on the same road in the old market town of Midhurst. No 14 owned by a plants woman crammed with many interesting and colourful plants. The garden is on several levels, accessed by steps so is not suitable for wheelchair access. No 38 is owned by the winner of Midhurst in Bloom. The upper level with patio and seating area, has a bed planted with a riot of colour and the lower level, accessed by several steps, has a fish pond stocked with Koi Carp and Goldfish and is fed by a little waterfall. No 49, Garden House, is one-third of the original house. The garden has a formal design but is very informally planted by a real 'plantaholic' and is always being developed. Open 3rd and 5th June (2pm-6pm) A special garden is once again open under the NGS this year. Her Majesty the Queen has once again given permission to open the private royal garden at Frogmore House, Windsor. This landscaped garden set in 30 acres with notable trees, lawns, flowering shrubs and 18th Century lake, is rich in history. It is largely the creation of Queen Charlotte, who in the 1790s introduced over 4,000 trees and shrubs to create a model picturesque landscape. The historic plantings, including tulip trees and redwoods, along with Queen Victoria’s Tea House, remain key features of the garden today. This is a ticketed event, please visit www.ngs.org.uk/event/frogmore-housegarden-2/ to book. Tuesday 5th June (10am-5pm) The NGS really is the perfect way to discover some spendid private gardens, while also giving money to charity. What are you waiting for?! FIND OUT MORE To find out more about all the gardens open to the public under the National Garden Scheme, please visit the wbesite at www.ngs.org.uk.
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Copper and colour. Two current trends making a big impact in garden design. Muted tones – relaxing greys, eggshell blue and subtle greens - remain a popular colour palette, but bright vibrant hues are back and they are HOT! Furniture and accessories are an easy garden update. Add a pop of colour via contemporary design and different textiles to give outdoor entertaining a real WOW factor. Yes, it’s all about alfresco again this year, with outdoor kitchens, builtin BBQs and fire-pits also making a bold statement. Likewise outdoor structures. We’re not talking sheds, well we are but think “posh” or “multi-use” sheds. No longer just for storing tools, exciting features such as exterior shelving and solar hubs give the once humble shed a whole new sense of purpose. Pergolas too, with integrated lighting and heating, make an attractive focal point and offer practical advantages as well. Greater comfort means more time spent outside enjoying your garden. The biggest design trend this year, however, is likely to come from bar metals. Copper, for borders and hard landscaping, adds a wonderful dimension to planting and a striking contrast to stone, wood or gravel. Copper-effect stainless steels are also on trend. Their natural weathered patina adds depth and style as their appearance changes with the seasons – creating a unique look all year round. To discuss new ideas for your garden, contact Boardman Gelly on 01306 611231 or email info@ boardman-gelly.co.uk for a free, no obligation quote.
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Guildford has a rich vein of artistic talent that will be on show at Appart’s Easter Exhibition and Sculpture trail. APPART’S ANNUAL Easter art exhibition and sculpture trail continues to grow its reputation as a showcase for some of the finest artists in the South East including many from Guildford and surrounding villages. Last year’s appearance on BBC South Today widened its appeal and led to record attendances.
is ‘Rubin’, an Andalusian white stallion.
Surrey-based artist Roger Dellar will open AppArt on Friday 30th March (Good Friday) and will be one of many distinguished artists on view. Roger’s paintings have an impressionistic feel to them. Many of his paintings such as ‘Hampton Court Skaters’ have dark undertones and accents of light and this enables him to capture that moment in time of his chosen subject.
Naomi Beevers combines textiles with everyday objects in an amusing and skilful way and in ‘In Our Neck of the Woods’ she cleverly combines a watering can with an attractive collection of birds. Louise Sullivan medium is glass and she creates beautifully coloured opaque glass, which often conveys a message.
Henriette Van de Does sculpts and paints and her work focuses on the essence of human nature through lines and movement. She produces delicate human abstract sculptures and dynamic paintings such as ‘Digging for Gold’.
AppArt’s Easter Exhibition and Sculpture Trail is open from 10am to 4pm from Friday 31st March (Good Friday) to the 14th April. Entry is free, refreshments are available and a warm welcome is ensured.
Elizabeth Carolan works mostly in acrylic and mixed media with special emphasis on light and using vibrant colours as well as interesting textures, to create vivid movement in her paintings.
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Becca Clegg is a painter of semi-abstract landscapes. She produces colourful acrylic paintings such as ‘Dusk over the Tulip Field’, inspired by natural environments, some real, others imagined. Becca uses colour and random intentional marks to suggest real things. Sue Ransley paints everyday people and her sense of fun is revealed in her telling stories that she captures on canvas such as ‘Brass Monkeys’. She is always on the lookout for real people doing normal things. Photography is having an increased presence at AppArt and Guildford equine photographer Lisa Mardell’s work is appearing for the first time. She specialises in evocative images of horses and landscapes and one of her most striking images
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Artists anti-clockwise from top: Becca Clegg; Lisa Mardell; Naomi Beevers; Sue Ransley; Roger Dellar.
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The Colour War is Here • FASHION
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Colour is back. After quite a few years with shades of grey being a firm favourite, the power of colour is fighting back says fashion stylist, Kirstie Smillie OVER THE last few seasons more and more colour has been seeping onto the high street, so now it is hard to ignore. There are bold clashes in clothing and accessories, so you can wear as much or as little as you feel inspired to. It’s easy to add a lilac sweater, (look at & Other Stories) to your jeans look, but the fun comes when you clash a belt or bag… in yellow! Even brands known for their neutral conviction have added colour, Mint Velvet now do yellow, fuchsia and orange.
"Find the shade to suit your skin, are you a zingy or citrus yellow?" As always there are options just to add to the confusion. Pastels are quietly easing themselves into the stores with lilacs, peppermint, buttercup and soft sugar almond, just this time the challenge is to wear it head to foot, if you dare!
"Go calm or crazy with soft hues or hot tones" Homes too are brightening up, soft and sweet or bold and brave. So while I am busy adding colour into your wardrobe, our local interior expert, Sarah Louise Dix, runs traditional upholstery courses to add a pop of colour and print into your living room. If you are an upholstery beginner, she can advise which course is best for you, chat over design ideas and hopefully add a punch of colour into your home scheme. Contact her on 01483 801108 or visit www.sarahlouisedix.co.uk for more details. If painting in the pastel spectrum is your thing, Changing Perceptions in Godalming’s High Street offer furniture painting workshops where you can learn paint effects with expert techniques. For more details of how to revitalise a dated chair ‘the Frenchic Way’, call them on 01483 420436.
"If you are slightly nervous to go bold, try wearing an accessory first, a bright scarf or bag" Highlight belts, Pure Collection; yellow clutch, Whistles; pink chair, Made.com
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Above from left: cushion, Habitat; orange shoes, Mint Velvet; yellow dress, Hobbs; patchwork, Sacai. Middle: Going bold, Paul Smith; pastel pink, Emporio Armani; pistachio, Tibi; all lilac, Michael Kors. Bottom: Green layers, Public School; full clash, Aalto; blue hues, Chanel; man in red, Jigsaw.
Kirstie Smillie is a former fashion stylist for Good Housekeeping, Ideal Home and House of Fraser. For Personal Styling sessions visit www.kirstiesmillie.com or call 07773 234947. All images found on www.pinterest.com and www.vogue.com. April 2018
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SURREY HILLS is one of England’s finest landscapes, covering a quarter of the county of Surrey. It is a spectacular landscape, rich in wildlife and heritage. In 2018, Surrey Hills celebrates the 60th anniversary of its designation as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Celebrations include a range of events and activities for all the family including the Surrey Hills Sculpture Garden throughout May and the Surrey Hills Wood Fair on 6th and 7th October. Now in its 10th year, the Surrey Hills Sculpture Garden is the largest ephemeral sculpture event in Surrey and a celebration of local landscapes and artists run in conjunction with Surrey Sculpture Society.
Surrey Hills Enterprises works with local businesses to support the rural economy and to promote, protect and enhance the beautiful Surrey Hills. As a Community Interest Company, funds generated from its work goes back to support the work of enhancing Surrey Hills, its landscape and local communities.
Over 150 high quality exhibits using natural materials and themes are set within the beautiful landscape of woodlands, meadows and lakeside in the grounds of Birtley Estate within Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
They are proud of the diverse local produce and places to visit that bring to life the Surrey Hills Landscape - they think you will love them too.
It makes a great day out for all the family with refreshments on site or take your own picnic and enjoy the stunning surroundings, sculptures, woodland trail or lakeside walk for as long as you wish. Combine your visit with a craft workshop or demonstration. A marquée located on the lakeside meadow holds an indoor exhibition and provides a base for visitors during the day.
Discover the best of the Surrey Hills and the local food, drink, arts and crafts, pubs, cafés and places to visit:
Find out more and book ahead - you don’t have to specify the day and the ticket entitles you to visit as often as you like over the month. Surrey Hills Sculpture Garden runs from Saturday 5th May to Monday 28th May at Birtley Estate, Bramley, Guildford, Surrey GU5 OLB. Open 10am-4.30pm. £6 online up to 4th May, or £7 on the day. Free parking.
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The wonder of watercress • FOOD & DRINK
Watercress Soup
Smoked Haddock and Watercress Fishcakes
Ingredients:
1.5 onions; diced; 3 cloves garlic; peeled and crushed; 3 medium potatoes; peeled and sliced; 300g watercress; 1 vegetable stock cube; 125ml double cream; 75g unsalted butter; salt and pepper; 1 tbsp olive oil; 2 litres boiling water. Serves 5.
Method:
1. Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan and add 25g of the butter. Once the butter starts to foam, throw in the onions and garlic with a good pinch of salt and fry until softened and beginning to caramelise. 2. Add the water to the pan, followed by the potatoes and vegetable stock. Bring to the boil and simmer until the potatoes are cooked through. 3. Add in the watercress and bring to the boil as quickly as possible. Simmer for 30 seconds then remove from the heat. Use a sieve or slotted spoon to transfer the watercress, onions and potatoes to a blender, in batches if necessary, then use a jug to add enough hot stock to cover. Do not pour everything into the blender at once as the soup may end up too thin. Blend thoroughly. 4. Blend the cream and butter into the final batch, then whisk everything together. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Additions
You might like to consider adding fried smoked lardons or chorizo, smoked haddock pieces or even sautéed prawns to the soup before serving.
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Ingredients:
400g potatoes; 30g butter; 500g smoked haddock; 1 litre milk; 85g watercress; zest of a lemon; 2 spring onions, sliced; 2 tsp oil; flour to dust. Serves 4.
Method:
1. Peel the potatoes and chop into small chunks. Cook in boiling water for approximately 10 minutes until tender. Drain then add the butter, season and mash roughly. 2. Meanwhile in a large deep frying pan, gently cook the fish in the milk (in 2 batches if necessary) for 8 minutes or until it flakes. Lift the fish out of the milk and set aside on a plate. Chop the watercress. 3. When the fish is cool enough to handle flake it into a large bowl, add the mashed potatoes, watercress and spring onions and grate in the lemon zest. 4. Gently combine all the ingredients then shape into 8 fishcakes, using your hands. Leave to chill in the fridge for ½ hour. 5. Heat 2 tsp oil in a frying pan, dust both sides of the fishcakes with flour and gently fry on each side until they are browned and hot to the centre. Serve with a salad of fresh watercress.
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The wonder of watercress • FOOD & DRINK
Diana Henry’s Linguine with Watercress Pesto
Creamy Watercress Stuffed Chicken
Don’t be afraid of wholewheat linguine. I can’t eat wholewheat pasta shapes – too chewy – but wholewheat linguine is lovely. It’s slightly nutty too!
Ingredients:
Ingredients:
450g wholewheat linguine; 75g watercress, coarse stalks removed; 10g flat leaf parsley (leaves only); 1 clove garlic, crushed; 40g toasted pine nuts (or you can use toasted blanched hazelnuts); 30g freshly grated pecorino (or Parmesan); 7 tbs extra virgin olive oil; salt and pepper. Serves 4.
Method:
1. Put the linguine into a big pan of boiling slightly salted water and cook until it is cooked but still al dente. 2. Meanwhile, make the pesto. Put the watercress into a food processor with the extra virgin olive oil, parsley, garlic and nuts. Blitz, using the pulse-blend button. Add half the cheese, blend again, then scrape into a bowl and stir in the rest of the cheese. Taste for seasoning. 3. Drain the linguine, then return it to the pan with a little of its cooking water. Mix in the pesto and serve immediately. You can offer more cheese on the side.
50g/2oz soft (medium fat) cheese; 1 (85g) bag watercress, finely chopped; 1 small clove garlic, crushed; 4 chicken breast fillets, skinless; 4 slices Parma ham; 15ml/1 tbsp olive oil; 60ml/4 tbsp marsala wine 150ml/¼pt chicken stock; 60ml/4 tbsp double cream; salt and freshly ground black pepper. Serves 4.
Method:
1. Mash the cheese with half the watercress, garlic and salt and pepper. Use a knife to make a slit along one side of each chicken breast to make a pocket, fill with the cheese then wrap the parma ham around the chicken, tucking the loose ends of ham underneath. 2. Heat the oil in a frying pan add the chicken and cook for 8 mins, turning it over once until the ham is golden. Add the marsala to the pan, sauté for 1 minute, stir in the stock, then cover the pan with a baking sheet or foil and simmer for 15-20 mins or until tender and cooked through. 3. Transfer the chicken to a plate and keep warm. Simmer the liquid to reduce, until it becomes syrup. 4. Stir in the remaining watercress and cream and bring to the boil. Simmer for 1 minute, then remove from the heat and season to taste. Serve with crushed potatoes and green beans.
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INVESTEC INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL Huntley; tenor Paul Curievici and the baritone Ben Nelson accompanied by Festival directors, the pianists Wu Qian and Tessa Marchington will perform works by Schubert, Schumann, Mendelssohn and Brahms. Tickets are now on sale for the Investec International Music Festival, the annual celebration of contemporary classical music performed by acclaimed multi awardwinning artists and rising stars in intimate venues across the Surrey Hills. The season gets underway on Thursday 19th April in Shere with an Insight Evening hosted by former Radio 3 broadcaster, musician and author Sandy Burnett who will share his thoughts on the composers and music from the 2018 programme. Tickets for this event, priced at £5, can be reserved by emailing julia@ iimf.co.uk. Thursday 3rd May Menuhin Hall, Stoke d’Abernon. The Belcea Quartet led by Corina Belcea (Violin); Krysztof Chorzelski (Viola); Axel Schacher (Violin) and Antoine Lederlin (Cello) will perform Mozart, Janacek and Mendelssohn. Tickets for this concert ONLY are available at themenuhinhall.co.uk or call 08700 842020 (priced at £25 or £21 for under 21s) . Friday 4th May Holy Trinity Church, Guildford Soprano Anna Patalong; mezzo-soprano
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Friday 11th May Holy Trinity Church, Guildford The Sitkovetsky Trio (Alexander Sitkovetsky (Violin), Wu Qian (Piano) and Isang Enders (Cello) ) return to the Festival with Michael Collins (Clarinet) and Kate Woolley (principal horn from the Philharmonia Orchestra, London) to perform a varied programme of Stravinsky, Brahms, Beethoven. Saturday 12th May Mairlot Hall, St Teresa’s, Effingham The season finale features one of the most revered chamber orchestras in the world, the London Mozart Players (pictured). Featuring guest conductor Leonard Elschenbroich and the violinist Leticia Moreno and violist Maxim Rysanov, performing key pieces from Mozart, Rossini and Beethoven, this concert promises to offer a most spectacular end to the 2018 season. Reserved seating. All performances start at 7.30pm. Tickets priced from £25-£29 (under 21s are £21) for the 4th, 11th and 12th May concerts are available from the Tourist Information Centre, 155 High Street Guildford, 01483 444334, either by phone or in person or online tickets.visitguildford.com. Full details of all concerts can be found at www.iimf.co.uk.
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Holiday Inn Winchester, Telegraph Way, Morn Hill, Winchester SO21 1HZ. www.hiwinchester.co.uk
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The word gastronomic and Holiday Inn do not usually sit easily alongside one another, but in this case they very much do. The Holiday Inn Winchester is just outside the city, just off the A31 near the Science Centre. I was unaware that most Holiday Inns are actually franchises and this one is owned by a company that takes a great interest in food. A glance at the Morn Hill Brasserie menus shows unexpected
delights such as partridge, rabbit and John Dory, unusual dishes such as Jerusalem Artichoke velouté, pheasant rillettes and even faggots, as well as more humble but no less desirable dishes. There is also a big nod to local produce and small local producers, which is to be admired. My lunch there was truly one of the best I have had in a long while. Pigeon salad, duck parfait and the aforementioned pheasant rillettes were all lovely, a good match. My main was even better. A moist supreme of guinea fowl with haggis, neeps and tatties, game chips and a whisky jus was perfection. The ice creams are all homemade; honeycombe was great, a dark chocolate sorbet even better and a great foil to a cherry soufflé, one of the most
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Travel Fair SATURDAY 7TH APRIL 1pm-4pm, WILFRID NOYCE CENTRE, GODALMING FOLLOWING THE success of its inaugural Travel Fair last year, local travel agent Travel Dream is now in the process of planning its second event in April 2018, working in conjunction with VantagePoint Travel Club. Taking place at the Wilfrid Noyce Centre in Godalming on 7th April 2018 from 1pm to 4pm, admission is free to all visitors with complimentary drinks and a prize draw. A steel band will also provide great entertainment on the day. Johanne Wishart, a partner of Travel Dream, said: “We were so completely blown away with the success of the Travel Fair last year that we made a commitment then to repeat the show in 2018 and make it even better for local holidaymakers. At this year’s Travel Fair there will be a whole host of exhibitors from across the UK travel spectrum ready and available to talk to local holidaymakers about their travel needs and plans for the year, with every kind of holiday from weekend breaks to once-in-a-lifetime luxury holidays covered.” Pamela Jackman, also a partner of Travel Dream, added: “Talks by well-known travel companies, such as Africa Collection, Experience Travel, Inside Asia and Kirker Holidays, will also be included on the day. It really does promise to be a fun day out for all.” Stefan Reynolds, the publisher of VantagePoint, said: “This is our second Travel Fair in conjunction with Travel Dream. Based locally in Bramley Business Centre, their agency offers travellers a wealth of choice in terms of holidays and
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Capel 8 HIGH ROAD AND PINE VALLEY DEVIL'Sfigure PUNCH of BOWL: This walk is in a figure of eight, both roughly 5 miles, so if you want a shorter walk, you could do one leg at a time. The walk description is provided by Guildford Rambling Club and readers are welcome to join them on their walks (guildfordramblingclub.org.uk).
• THE WALK 1. Walk down the road for a ¼ mile from the village hall to pass the church and the Capel News offices and reach a small green on the left. Take the path left along the side of this green. Follow it into a hedge corridor and on along a wider track. Ignore a fork right, continue forward to take a right turn at a T-junction. At a 3-way signpost, turn right and follow the path down a slight slope for over a ¼ mile to a road. Turn left and walk to the A24. Cross across the near end of the big roundabout. On the far side, go right and up a road signed to Grenehurst Park. Take the rightmost of the two entrances and continue along the road. 2. At its end continue forward along a wide grassy track. Soon reach a railway crossing. On the other side, emerge on a road and turn right. Almost immediately turn left into Vann Lake Road. Now walk for almost ¾ mile along the road. Pass mobile homes, ignore a right turn signed Vann Lake, pass various houses, the road becomes a track and, eventually, immediately before Rill Cottage, follow a signpost right and into trees. The path runs along the end of Vann Lake for a short distance and then enters trees and quickly reaches a 3-way signpost. 3. Turn right. The path skirts Vann House (over on its righthand side) to reach a road. Turn right, ignore the right turn into Vann Farm Road and continue forward to pass Vann Cottage and, immediately after it, turn right at a (hidden) 3-way. The path soon runs along the lefthand side of two fields. Ignore a path, go straight on and over a stile to another field. Walk along its lefthand side and around the first corner to turn left through a gap into another field. Go straight across to a road. Turn right and walk down to cross Ockley Court Bridge and pass Ockley Church. Continue on to a point, by a house, where the road turns sharp right. 4. Here, take the track forking off left to pass the house and go out into fields. The (concrete) track
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reaches trees. Continue forward. Ignore a wide grassy track right. After another 50 yards, take a track right following a byway arrow. The track takes you over a railway bridge and to the side of the A24. Go straight across to a stile into a field. Continue forward across this field and through a few trees into another field. Cross this, keeping a farm to your left to reach another field and continue on over it and double stiles into the next. Head a ¼ left to another stile and another field. And continue on until, in the final field before the houses of Capel, crossing half-right to find a exit between a red brick and a (grubby) white house. Emerge on a road with the village hall a little way to your right. 5. After lunch, opposite the church, walk left, along Vicarage Lane for about ¼ mile. Pass the old school (now apartments) and a 30 limit sign. Then, quickly reach and cross a stream and immediately take a footpath left. Continue forward, ignoring a footpath left, to reach a driveway. Turn right and walk to a road. Turn left and, after 200 yards and immediately beyond a barn, take a path right. This becomes a wide grassy track and then swings right and enters a field, over a stile. Walk along the lefthand edge and, at the far end, into a wood by the righthand side of a small section of wood rail fencing. Follow the path through trees to a T-junction with a track where you turn left. 6. Walk in trees to reach an open area where powerlines cross above the track. Here, find a yellow arrow post hidden in heather to take you on a narrow path to the right. Walk through a wood and over a plank footbridge to enter a field at a 3-way signpost. Turn left and walk along the edge of the field. At the first corner, go through a gate onto a wide vehicle track. Jink left 5 yards to find a plank footbridge and gate to take you right. Walk along a field edge to find a gate right. Go clockwise around the next field and out at the second corner. Walk along the lefthand edge of a field to reach a road and house. Turn left and walk 100 yards to Newdigate Church and the Six Bells. 7. Turn into Church Lane. Walk as far as the vets and cross over to take a footpath right, into a field by the side of the vets. Head out parallel to the righthand side of the field
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at first but continue forward when the field expands out to the right. Go through a gate into another field and go half-right to cross it. Go through a gate and along the lefthand edge of the next field. Exit over a footbridge and continue straight ahead and through a gap into another field. (See a farm and caravans off to your left.) Cross the field and go over a stile onto a wide track at a 4-way signpost. Turn right and walk 1/3 mile to reach Home Farm. Just beyond the barns and a gate, reach a junction and turn right to follow the (part metalled, part not) access road (Dukes Road). Follow this to its junction with Rusper Road. 8. Turn right, cross and, after 50 yards, take a footpath left into a field. Walk along the righthand side of this and the next field, cross a footbridge and again walk along the righthand side of a field. Go straight past a 3-way signpost and quickly reach a gate and a 2-way signpost. Cross a footbridge to follow the bridleway forward. Go through a few trees to reach a field. Here, turn left and walk to the far end. Go through a gap and along a wide, grassy avenue. At its end, at a 3-way signpost, turn left. Follow the righthand edge for 100 yards to find a gate on the right. Now follow the righthand edge to the far side of a field and into the next. You are now walking parallel to a drive. 9. At the far side exit from the corner onto a road and turn right. Look for the second signpost on the left, hidden in the hedge opposite Aldhurst Farm.
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Go straight across a field into trees and follow the path through them to the next field. Head across it to enter trees again. On the other side go through the trees then walk alongside a hedge to find a gap, right, that leads you through more trees. Emerge in another field and walk forward for 20 yards to find a hidden stile, right. Enter a field and cross to the far left corner. Go through a gate to walk along the lefthand side of the next field and then pass a garden fence. Enter another field through two gates and head for the far left corner and a stile into Vicarage Lane. Turn left and walk to the road through the centre of Capel. Turn right and walk to the start.
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April is one of my favourite months of the year. It is the second month of spring, a time of planting and spring cleaning (well, maybe not in my house!), but best of all , the bluebells arrive. They remind me of my childhood - when we could still innocently pick a bunch or two for Mum. There are many places to view them locally - The Chantries, Hatchlands and many more - just ask Google. Busbridge Lakes Waterfowl and Gardens Until Sunday 8th April It is springtime at Busbridge Lakes Waterfowl and Gardens - the home to one of the largest collections of water birds in the country, set in 30 acres of heritage gardens and parkland with many specimen trees, three lakes, follies and caves. All lending to a peaceful day out in the countryside with nature. Visit this Easter for a truly enchanting experience. In spring the garden is full of fresh colour - masses of bulbs, daffodils, bluebells, primroses and cowslips. For further information visit www.busbridgelakes. co.uk or telephone 01483 421955. Rural Life Car Boot Fair Sunday 1st April 8am-12 noon The Rural Life Centre, The Reeds Road, Tilford, GU10 2DL, will be holding its first Boot Fair of the 2018 season. The Car Boot fee is £6, with free entrance for buyers and is organised by the Rustics in aid of the Museum. Do go along and grab a great bargain. Local Folk Music sessions Every Monday 9pm, plus every other Wednesday 8.30pm and Sunday 8pm There is a folk music session every Monday at the Star in Church Street, Godalming at 9pm, at the Leathern Bottle Farncombe every second and fourth Wednesday at 8.30pm and at The Stag at Eashing every second Sunday starting at 8pm. All musicians, singers and audience welcome. Free entry. For details call Kevin on 01483 415962 or 07990 727802.
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Horsley Garden Society Horsley Garden Society hold flower and produce shows, meetings, lectures and visits to bring together those with an interest in gardening - from beginners to experts. Held at West Horsley Village Hall. New members and visitors are very welcome. Anyone interested in membership at £5 per annum should contact the Chairman, Roger at r.lindsay339@ btinternet.com or Terry at terrylazenby@terrylazenby.plus. com. St. Martha's Court Social Club Chilworth Every Tuesday 10am At St. Martha's Court in Chilworth they have a coffee/tea/ biscuits morning every Tuesday. They also hold a small raffle and charge just 50p. This is open to people outside, not just their residents. They are also trying to arrange future events and would welcome new ideas. So why not pop along and give us your support? Contact Christine or Graham on 07725 122977 or email st.marthascourtsocialclub@gmail.com. Local wildlife charity hosts ‘The Bigger Picture’ Exhibition Launching on 3rd April This exhibition pushes the boundaries, of art and conservation. Shalford based wildlife charity, the David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation (DSWF), is hosting an exhibition by a collaborative known as ‘The Bigger Picture’ in the charity’s gallery at their headquarters just outside Guildford. The exhibition consists of moving film, artwork and photographs documenting the vital anti-poaching work of Game Rangers International (GRI) and their fight against wildlife crime - a project supported by DSWF in Zambia since its’ inception 10 years ago. You can find out more about DSWF at www.davidshepherd.org. White Rabbit Easter Trail Tuesday 3rd to Friday 6th April This Easter track down the White Rabbit in Guildford town centre for the chance to win an Experience Guildford goodie bag worth £20. They will be releasing one cryptic clue a day across their Facebook and Twitter letting you know which town centre business the White Rabbit will be visiting. All you have to do is be the first one to solve the clue and find the White Rabbit to be able to claim one of
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Gag House Comedy at the Stoke Friday 6th April It’s that all important monthly diary date where you can enjoy pizza, drinks and comedy all in one venue, all on one night. On Friday, April 6th comedians Ola, Mike Cox and Matt Stellingwerf, alongside resident MC Abi Roberts, are in charge at The Stoke Pub and Pizzeria. For the ultimate Friday night out, the Stoke is the place to be. Just remember if you’ve set your heart on a pre-comedy pizza, you’ll need to arrive a bit earlier as you can’t take your dinner in with you!
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required to get an Airbus A320 ready for a flight from London to Edinburgh, explaining all the activity around an aircraft parked at the stand, and then – once airborne – looking at the instruments and what they all do. Visitors welcome. St Catherine’s Village Hall, Chestnut Avenue, Guildford, GU2 4HF. £5 at the door. Free glass of wine on arrival. Watts Gallery’s New Landmark Watts Gallery Trust's campaign to create a new landmark for Surrey has received planning permission from Guildford Borough Council. Now, the Trust will be able to proceed with siting a new cast of Physical Energy - the monumental equestrian sculpture by the great Victorian artist George Frederic Watts OM RA (1817-1904) - in the public realm, to stand as a beacon for creativity in the region. Currently on display in the Annenberg Courtyard at the Royal Academy of Arts, the new bronze sculpture - which was commissioned last year by the Trust to mark the bicentenary of the birth of G F Watts - will now be sited in a prominent location near Watts Gallery - Artists' Village, clearly visible from the A3. The Trust has worked with Surrey County Council to secure this site and is working with leading landscape architect Marian Boswall to ensure the setting enhances the environment whilst safeguarding its ecology. Visit www. wattsgallery.org.uk for more details on the project. Folk Music at Okewood Hill Fridays 6th and 13th April Cranleigh Folk will be hosting two events at The Punchbowl
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Inn in Okewood Hill RH5 5PU, just south of Ockley, in the upstairs room, in April. On 6th, local musicians will entertain with free admission. On 13th, nationally renowned musician Miranda Sykes will be stopping off on her Borrowed Places tour, entry by ticket only, £12 at www.cranleighfolkclub@ gmail.com. VantagePoint Travel Fair Saturday 7th April 1pm-4pm Travel Dream in Bramley together with VantagePoint Travel Club are delighted to announce their annual Travel Fair will be held once again at Wilfred Noyce Centre. Admission is free to all visitors with a complimentary drink and a prize draw. A steel band will great you to help you get in the mood to talk holidays. Workshops and exhibitors will be on hand to help with all your travel options with local Travel Agent Travel Dream. Godalming’s Spring Fair is also on that day, so even more reason to come into Godalming! For more information please contact Johanne Wishart on 01483 865970 or email holidays@traveldream.co.uk. Classes for the Visually Impaired Twice weekly Mondays and Fridays WeySight is a local charity dedicated to helping adults who have a visual impairment develop new communication skills so that they can increase their independence. Classes include Braille, Moon, Touch Typing and IT skills using specially adapted software. Classes in Guildford and Godalming. Volunteers also needed. For more information 44 VANTAGEPOINT
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Guildford Repair café Saturday 7th April 10am-12 noon Learn to repair your broken items at the Guildford Repair Café. Toaster being problematic? Mobile phone giving you grief? Laptop playing up? Bring your broken items along to Guildford Repair Cafe and learn how to repair your items under the supervision of volunteers that have the knowhow to fix them. Expert diy-ers, seamstress, a bike doctor, a portable appliance tester and a phone specialist will be available to help you make possible repairs, free of charge. Bring clean, broken items along. These include clothes, toys, bikes, bags, electrical appliances, laptops and furniture, etc. Visit: www.guildford.gov.uk/repaircafe. Held at Park Barn Community Centre, Cabell Road, Guildford GU2 8JH.
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Birds of Prey Weekend 7th and 8th April, 11am and 2pm See them showing off on their perches, or soaring across the sky in their displays of agility. The bird experts will be around to answer questions when not flying the birds. RHS Garden Wisley, Woking, GU23 6QB. Call 01483 224234 or visit www. rhs.org.uk/wisley. Guildford Ramblers Association Walks Programme Various dates during April April is a wonderful month for getting out into the beautiful Surrey countryside to see the first shoots of spring. Guildford Ramblers are offering a variety of leisurely walks to get newcomers started. On Monday 9th there's a 3½ mile walk from Wood Street Village along part of the Christmas Pie trail to Flexford and back starting at 10.30am (Call Keith on 01483 563392). On Wednesday 11th there's a 5 mile walk across heathland and the nature reserve around Albury Botton starting at 10.15am (Call Basil on 01483 872990). There are longer walks on most Saturdays and occasionally Sundays. Full details of April's walks can be found at www.guildfordramblers.org. uk and click on the walks tab. April 2018
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Guildford Cardiac Support Group Tuesday 10th April 7.30pm Guildford Cardiac Support Group meets every second Tuesday of each month at St John's Centre, Stocton Close, Guildford GU1 1HA . This months topic is entitled "The benefits of a good walk" given by Mr Ian Nordon, Consultant Vascular Surgeon, University Hospital, Southampton. They normally have a guest speaker who talk about topics related to cardiac, dietary or other current medical issues affecting people who may at some stage have undergone cardiac procedures. They have some brilliant speakers planned for their 2018 programme. Visitors and new members will be made very welcome. Contact their Secretary, Jennifer Korolowicz on 01483 826175 or visit www. guildfordcardiac.co.uk. Guildford and Woking Humanists Tuesday 10th April 7.30pm This months talk is titled: Assisted Dying: Does the law need to change? By Lesley Close. We have autonomy in almost every aspect of our lives today, except when it comes to the manner of our dying. It is the state which decides for us. Should we keep intensely suffering people alive against their will, and is the law too out of step with what happens in practice, and with public opinion? Or does it at least prevent the vulnerable from feeling pressure to end their lives? Lesley Close will tell the story of her brother's journey to Dignitas and explain why she thinks the law should be changed. The Guildford Institute in Ward Street, Guildford, GU1 4LH. Tea, coffee and biscuits break at about 8.30pm. The Arts Society Horsley Wednesday 11th April 10.30am The April lecture will be ’The Art and Culture of fin de siècle Vienna in Music and Pictures' by Gavin Plumley, in East Horsley Village Hall, Kingston Avenue KT24 6QT. Coffee available from 9.45am - 10.15am. Visitors £5 and new members welcome. Lectures take place every second Wednesday of the month (except August and September). For more information phone 01372 451015 or see www. theartssocietyhorsley.org.uk. Surrey County Walkers Various dates throughout the month This is a walking group in Surrey. They have walks every weekend, usually in West Surrey, in the Farnham, Guildford, Woking or Dorking areas. Some walks are held in neighbouring counties, such as Hampshire or Sussex. Most walks are completed in a morning, followed by a visit to a
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YOUR COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD • Shere Village Cinema Sunday 15th April 8pm ‘Film Stars Don't Die in Liverpool’ - a romance sparks between a young actor and a Hollywood leading lady. Book online at www.villagecinema.org. The Kite Runner at the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre Monday 16th to Saturday 21st April Afghanistan is a divided country on the verge of war and two childhood friends are about to be torn apart. Following an outstanding West End run, an unforgettable theatrical tour de force The Kite Runner comes to Guildford. Based on Khaled Hosseini’s international bestselling novel, this haunting tale of friendship which spans cultures and continents, follows Events one man’s journey to confront his past and find redemption. For more information please visit www.yvonne-arnaud. co.uk or call 01483 440000. Guildford-Freiburg Association Lecture Monday 16th April 7.15pm What is German about German Music? That will be the subject of a lecture arranged by the Guildford-Freiburg Association to be given by the distinguished musicologist, performer, critic and broadcaster, Prof Erik Levi from Royal Holloway College. The lecture will be supported by recorded musical examples and will take place in the Council Chamber of Guildford Borough Council Offices, Millmead House. Admission free, with a glass of wine.
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PeerTalk Every Wednesday 7.30pm-9pm A peer support group for anyone feeling down or depressed. A safe, confidential space to share and to be heard, to offer and to receive support from others who also know depression. No judgement, just acceptance and respect. Facilitated by trained volunteers. Followed by refreshments. Meeting at The Spike Community Centre, Warren Road, Guildford, GU1 3JH. Just come along, a warm welcome awaits. www.peertalk.org.uk. 60th Anniversary Concert Saturday 21st April 7.30pm Epworth Choir will be holding a concert to celebrate their 60th Anniversary at Holy Trinity Church, Guildford. They will be joined once more by Epworth Brass and the soloist Samuel Pantcheff. The programme will include: 5 Mystical Songs by Vaughan Williams; Gloria by Chilcott and the World Premiere of Air and Angels by Ian Assersohn. The last piece has been commissioned by the choir to mark their 60th anniversary. For this concert, the choir will be raising funds for Surrey Young Carers, which is part of Action for Carers Surrey. Tickets are £20 and £15 for adults and £5 for under 12s and are available either at the Epworth Choir Box Office, Tel 01483 768136 or online at www.epworthchoir.org. Horsley U3A Meeting Fourth Wednesday of each month 10.30am Meets at the East Horsley Village Hall to hear interesting and
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info@hendersonsfamilylaw.co.uk withwww.hendersonsfamilylaw.co.uk over 20 years of experience, will be speaking on Healthy children in Bly; a seemingly idyllic country house. But Living. Mark is also a nutritional advisor, offering advice on shortly after her arrival, she realises that they are not alone. food and supplements and has helped clients of all ages with There are others – the ghosts of Bly’s troubled past. This weight loss as well as tips on how to live a healthy lifestyle, dynamic, thrilling adaptation of Henry James’ much loved covering topics such as the benefits of drinking water, the and genre defining classic ghost story Turn of the Screw lets importance of exercise and healthy eating. Booking essential. you draw your own conclusions about the events at Bly and Call 01483 562142, email info@guildford-institute.org.uk or where guilt resides. For more information please visit www. visit www.guildford-institute.org.uk. yvonne-arnaud.co.uk or call 01483 440000. Computing Help with AgeUK Weekdays 10am-12 noon AgeUK Surrey is offering a free drop-in service on weekdays for those over 50 to help with their computing problems with laptop, Tablet, Ipad or phone, at the Computer Drop-in Centre located at the Dray Court on Madrid Road, Guildford GU2 7UW. Novices, beginners and experienced are all welcome to use the service. No appointment required. For further information phone 01483 452944 or email: Computerdropin@ageuksurrey.org.uk. West Horsley Parish Council monthly meeting Tuesday 24th April 8pm Parish Council meeting takes place at West Horsley Village Hall. Everyone welcome. For more information please see www.westhorsley.info or contact clerk@westhorsley.info. Turn of the Screw at Yvonne Arnaud Theatre Tuesday 24th to Saturday 28th April 1840. A young governess agrees to look after two orphaned April 2018
Teletubbies Live at G Live Wednesday 25th and Thursday 26th April See the iconic, world-famous Teletubbies in their first ever theatre show created especially for your little ones. Join Tinky Winky, Dipsy, Laa-Laa and Po in a show full of love and laughter as they explore the magical world of Teletubbyland. Look out for the Tubby Phone, Noo-noo and Sun Baby in a fun, bright and safe world which captures young children’s imaginations and encourages them to explore the world around them. Visit www.glive.co.uk for more details and to book your tickets. St Catherines’s Flower Club Thursday 26th April Spring is here and you are invited you to join them for an afternoon demonstration of flower arranging by Lucia DeanTaylor entitled ‘April Showers’. You can also enjoy the members' competition as well as a trade and sales table. Following the demonstration we hope you would join them for a chat over tea and biscuits. The charge for visitors
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West Surrey Natural History Society Thursday 26th April 8pm Studying the deep ocean - illustrated talk by Martin Angel. This talk explores how we research the deep ocean and by taking a photographic journey down to depths of 5000m shows how the characteristics of the plankton and fishes change with increasing depth. Martin Angel will dispel the myth that we know more about the surface of the moon than we do about the deep ocean. Some of the commoner species that inhabit the water will be illustrated and their natural history explored. Held at Ripley Village Hall. Nonmembers £3. Ladies Golf for Beginners Thursday 26th and Friday 27th April Complimentary coaching at Bramley Golf Club. One of the prettiest golf clubs in Surrey, is offering complimentary two hour coaching sessions for ladies. Clubs and balls will be supplied so all you need to do is pull on a pair of trainers! After enjoying refreshment in the clubhouse you will head down to the practice ground where your exciting golf journey will begin. Spaces are limited so please email proshop@ bramleygolfclub.co.uk. Or call Nick English on 01483 893685. The Castle Green Bowling Club Monday nights 6pm and various open days/evenings The clubs lawn bowls season begins at the end of April and continues through to the end of September in the beautiful grounds of Guildford Castle. Lawn bowls is an age-old sport for all ages from around 12 years old on up. Coaching and spare bowls are provided for newcomers and the first year fee is half price (£37.50). All you need is a good eye, the ability to bend and stretch, the stamina to last through a three-hour long game and a pair of flat-soled shoes to protect the green. Coaching nights for newcomers and open days and evening are coming up in May. For more information visit www.castlegreenbowls.co.uk. Anyone interested may also contact the club President, John Reeves on 01483 420 253. The High Octane Club Burlesque and Cabaret Saturday 28th April 8pm Expect tassels, titillation and tantalisation as Guildford Fringe presents The High Octane Club Burlesque and Cabaret at the Electric Theatre. This naughty night of burlesque, music and comedy is strictly to be enjoyed by over 18s only. Charismatic and belty Chastity Belt is your hostess and guide for this evening of spanking fun and frolics! With a penchant
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Craft In Focus returns to RHS Garden Wisley - 3rd-7th May Craft In Focus is delighted to be returning to RHS Garden Wisley this spring to be staging its annual contemporary craft and design fair within the Garden. This has become the most popular contemporary craft event in the UK and is an event not to be missed! This year, alongside the marquees displaying and selling the work of around 190 of the UK’s finest designer makers, the event will incorporate around 30 demonstrating artists, a food village and live music! All this is set within the beautiful spring garden – the flagship garden of the Royal Horticultural Society and one of the great gardens of the world. Craft In Focus has always been at the forefront of promoting the best of the UK’s designer makers and their events have been placed above all other shows of their kind by The Independent. The event at Wisley showcases some of the finest contemporary craftmakers in various disciplines all of whom have been selected to exhibit at this event. Visitors will be able to see and purchase fine art, furniture, interior accessories, textiles, fashion, jewellery, ceramics, glassware, sculpture and garden furniture.
All exhibitors have designed and made the work that they display and have been selected for their individuality and innovation in contemporary design, as well as outstanding technical ability. The UK has a wealth of individual and talented designer makers and artists who produce wonderful original items that simply cannot be found amongst the mass-produced and imported goods on the high street. This event is therefore a must visit for those wishing to start to explore what the UK’s professional designer makers have to offer. For further information contact Craft In Focus on 01622 747 325 or visit the website: www.craftinfocus. com. Venue address: RHS Garden Wisley, Nr Woking, GU23 6QB. For more information on RHS Garden Wisley, including admission prices see www.rhs.org. uk/wisley.
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for all things loud and glittery, she always leaves audiences screaming for more. Advanced booking is certainly recommended for this night of debauchery and immorality. Tickets are £18 (£15 concessions) + Electric Theatre booking fees. To book yours, call the Electric Theatre Box Office on 01483 501200 or visit www.electric.theatre. Madame Butterfly at G Live Saturday 28th April 7.30pm Introducing the celebrated soprano Maria HeeJung Kim from the Korean National Opera, Seoul and the international soprano Alyona Kistenyova. Back by overwhelming public demand, this award-winning Opera returns with exquisite sets including a spectacular Japanese garden and fabulous costumes including antique wedding kimonos from Japan. Visit www.glive.co.uk to book your tickets. Guildford Lions Club free PSA Testing event Saturday 28th April 1pm-5.30pm This is a simple blood test and may indicate if there are any problems with the prostate. Although primarily aimed at men over 50, younger men who have a history of cancer in the family are also welcome. No appointment needed. Held at The Samson Centre, Riverside, Guildford GU1 1LW. For further information please contact Reg on 01483 425626 or Barry on 01483 575221. Mole Valley Ramblers - Spring Walks Festival Saturday 28th April to Monday 7th May This group is holding a ten day Walks Festival with two or more
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walks every day. They aim to encourage anyone to join us, to experience the Surrey countryside, exercise for healthy living and walk with a friendly group. There’s something for everyone, short walks, long walks, leisurely to challenging, with pubs, picnics, and even an evening/night walks, plus the challenge to walk 100 miles. So go and join them! Detailed information for each individual walk will be published on the Mole Valley Ramblers website. www.molevalleyramblers.org.uk/festival Las Vegas Glitter Ball Saturday 28th April In aid of Motor Neurone Disease Association, this event will be taking place at The Mandolay, Guildford. Arrive in your tux and ballgown to enjoy welcome drinks before indulging in a three course meal, followed by live music, casino, auction and much more. Tickets are just £60 per head. Get friends, colleagues and families involved, everyone is welcome.It will be a fantastic evening raising money for a great charity. For more details about the charity and to book visit www. mndglitterball.wordpress.com. Royal Philharmonic Orchestra at GLive Thursday 3rd May 7.30pm The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra’s second visit begins with two Scandinavian masterpieces – Grieg’s Holberg Suite, depicting the Norwegian countryside, and the highly virtuosic Sibelius Violin Concerto with the sensational young violinist Esther Yoo. The second half will feature Brahms epic Symphony No. 1, which took the composer a good decade to complete, so overwhelmed was he by Beethoven’s symphonic shadow. For bookings visit www.glive.co.uk. Shalamar at GLive Friday 4th May 8pm Shalamar will be performing live across the UK to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the bestselling Friends album. The acclaimed autumn tour took on 23 dates and spring 2018 will be the last chance for the public to hear the songs performed from Shalamar’s best selling and most iconic album. For more information and bookings go to www.glive.co.uk. Summer Serenade Sunday 6th May 3pm Summer Serenade is an hour of relaxing music from Bach to Ibert with the Ancora Duo : Anne Allen (Flute) and Sarah Freestone (Guitar) at St. John's Church Merrow GU4 7AA. Tickets £10 per person. Contact Brian Taylor 01483 567475, brianvalerie@sky.com or Michelle Haywood 01483 454621. Held in aid of Woking and Sam Beare Hospices. Guildford Cardiac Support Group Tuesday 8th May They will have Laura Gressell, Specialist Cardiac Nurse coming to speak from Royal Surrey's Heart Clinic. Their talks normally last for about half an hour and followed by a Q & A session with Coffee and biscuits. Held at St John's Centre, Stocton Close, Guildford GU1 Visitors and new members will be made very welcome. In the first instance, please contact their Secretary, Jennifer Korolowicz on 01483 826175 or visit www.guildfordcardiac.co.uk.
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YOUR COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD • Faith:The George Michael Legacy Wednesday 9th May 7.30pm Faith is a stunning celebration of one the greatest singer –songwriters of all time. Featuring international George Michael tribute Wayne Dilks and his eight piece band. A musical journey of 35 years of hit records, from Wham to his solo career, the show uses actual video footage from The George Michael 25 live tour and is a two hour spellbinding spectacle of his songs such as, Club Tropicana, Faith, Outside, Freedom, A Different Corner, Father Figure, Careless Whisper and many more. To reserve your tickets visit ww.glive.co.uk. Petworth Park Antiques & Fine Art Fair Friday 11th to Sunday 13 May This opens in the 'Capability' Brown designed grounds of Petworth House & Park, Petworth, West Sussex GU28 0QY. Featuring nearly 50 top quality dealers specialising in the ancient to the contemporary. Antiques fair ticket holders benefit from free parking and complimentary access to the visit Petworth House to view all its national treasures. Enjoy a day out sourcing unique works of art. www.petworthparkfair.com. Onslow Village Garden Club Annual Table Top Sale Saturday 12th May Onslow Village Garden Club are holding their 13th Annual Table Top Sale on Saturday 12th May 2018 at Onslow Village Hall, Guildford, GU2 7QR from 9.30am-12.30pm. There will be stalls selling plants, cakes, books, jigsaw puzzles, bric-abrac, jewellery, knitted and crochet goods and much more. There will also be a raffle and refreshments will be available. Enquiries/table bookings please phone 01483 563421.
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