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8 Pets & Petcare Zoe Blake looks at dogs and obesity 12 10 Reasons to Love Walking The benefits can be truly inspirational 18 Arts Romeo & Juliet with Guildford Shakespeare 20 Gardening Happy new houseplant 23 Food & Drink The modern vegetarian

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29 Jottings Your local community noticeboard

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• THE EDITOR'S NOTE Our main article this month is on the benefits of walking, to which I can attest. I have long been interested in walking, ever since my dad would take out of an evening for a stroll and then reward me with a portion of chips which we would share as we walked back home. Having a young Labrador means that I now walk more than ever, with a minimum of two walks a day. According to technology, I am averaging 5.5 miles a day which is certainly good for my health. It is also good for general well-being, giving you a chance to reflect, to see what is around you, to keep away from your phone, and generally appreciate the beauty that surrounds us in this lovely part of the world. Since we started our magazine in 2009, we have always published a monthly walk and will continue to do so to encourage people to get out and about. There are a number of groups like the Ramblers and Walking for Health that enable people to not only get out, but meet other likeminded people. Many of them feature in our Jottings every month, so do think about trying them out. While I will always extol the value and delight of having a dog, it is not the only reason to get out and about. We now have over 12,000 subscribers to our monthly e-newsletter which goes out no more than twice a month with a preview of our next edition, our forthcoming competitions and some of the offers provided by our advertisers, some of which are exclusive to subscribers. If you don’t want to miss out and want to receive this, please go to our website at www.vantagepointmag.co.uk and sign up there.

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Unmarried and living together? This month local expert Caroline Keeley from TWM Solicitors discusses how to protect your interests when cohabiting as an unmarried couple. Cohabiting unmarried couples are the fastest growing family type in the UK, with more than three million people living in this type of relationship. Many unmarried couples do not realise that they do not have the same rights as married couples. There is no such thing as “common law” marriage. The sharing principle which is applied to divorcing couples is not available to cohabiting unmarried couples. For unmarried couples dealing with their finances upon separation, assets are divided up according to strict property rights. There is no consideration for the partner who gave up their career to look after the family. If the family home is in your partner’s name, you may need to issue expensive and lengthy court proceedings under the Trusts of Law & Appointment of Trustees Act 1996 (TLATA) in an attempt to establish a beneficial interest in the property, which can only be established in certain fact specific circumstances. Once a beneficial interest is established further litigation will ensue to establish the extent of the potential interest. If the property is jointly owned, you may have arguments as to how much each partner is entitled to. Likewise for cohabiting unmarried couples who have children, other than the minimum obligation of Child Maintenance, if the main caring parent needs additional financial support from the non-resident parent (for example, for provision of housing) further litigation may be required. This is by pursuing an application for financial provision of the children under Schedule 1 Children Act 1989. In practice, a negotiated settlement is agreed between solicitors, or with the benefit of legal advice. Resolution, the

national organisation for family lawyers who are committed to non-confrontational divorce, separation and other family problems are trying to raise awareness for the current lack of rights for cohabiting couples. Cohabiting unmarried couples can attempt to address the uncertainty surrounding their lack of rights by entering into a Cohabitation Agreement and/or a Declaration of Trust. A Cohabitation Agreement is a contract between the parties and records arrangements between them. It establishes their rights and responsibilities in relation to a property that they live in or intend to live in, and also records what financial arrangements will be made should the cohabitation end. A Cohabitation Agreement can avoid the cost and stress of litigation and provide some certainty for cohabiting couples should their relationship end. There is uncertainty surrounding whether terms of a Cohabitation Agreement will be enforced by the Courts. There is no legislation governing Cohabitation Agreements, but it is essentially treated as a legal contract. The Court will have to take into account other legislation that may apply, such as TLATA or the Children Act 1989 when considering enforceability. However, if entered into in the correct manner, taking account of certain legal principles and procedures, a Cohabitation Agreement can be very persuasive to a Court. The Family Law team at TWM Solicitors can help advise you on all issues surrounding cohabitation for unmarried couples and how to protect your interests. If you have any queries please contact Caroline Keeley who will be pleased to assist you.

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Watch their weight! Obesity rates are increasing for our pet dogs, says Zoe Blake SO IT’S that time of year when we all make those New Year’s resolutions. Lose some weight, eat better and try and have a healthier lifestyle... sound familiar? But what about our dogs. Is it time for them to have a new lease of life? Sadly current scientific literature states that 40% of dogs are overweight, so with an estimated 9.3 million dogs living in the UK that’s approximately 3.7 million dogs that are potentially suffering with health and welfare issues. Obesity is the most concerning disease of our modern time and causes a range of illnesses and seriously affects quality of life. Every day on the news, in the magazines and on social media there will be something highlighting this. We can speak up and seek help and advice but what about our dogs? We need to be responsible for them and act accordingly. Like with us, if they eat too much and don’t do enough exercise they will naturally put on weight. As the weight starts to escalate so does the strain on the heart/joints and other body organs. So what can we do to help our canine friends? Firstly we need to actually assess whether they are overweight and then evaluate their feeding and lifestyle. The dog world is full of so many different breeds and crosses and so relying on ideal breed weights is not really the best approach. Yes it’s good to have an ideal weight target however the modern approach is to body condition score. Anyone can do this, you basically match your dog’s shape and description to the chart and then it gets a score.

So you have been told your dog needs to lose a few kgs, what now? I would firstly go home and sit down and actually write down what your dog is fed on a daily basis ensuring you ask every member of the household, include in this how much exercise they have. Then have a realistic look and see how this could be improved. • Start to measure their daily food rations and divide into small frequent meals (3-5 is ideal), following the manufacturers guidelines on feeding quantity • Cut out any human leftovers that may sneak into the bowl • Reduce the treats you give...these easily accumulate • Increase the exercise, add in an extra walk if you can. Shorter frequent walks are more effective than one long marathon. Try these for a month, reassess, if the weight is not starting to reduce then seek further help. Most veterinary practices should have a nurse who has been trained in weight management. Alternatively please feel free to get in touch with me.

If you feel like you would like to do this for yourself please visit www.royalcaninhealthyweight.co.uk/pet-obesity. Your veterinary surgeon/nurse should be using BCS along with their bodyweights to advise whether they think some weight loss may be beneficial. If you haven’t ever heard of this then please ask next time you visit your surgery.

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10 reason to LOVE WALKING Could you find time for a brisk 30 min walk daily? The benefits can be truly inspirational, says Linda Routledge IN GENERAL terms we all know that walking can be a great form of exercise, and the majority of us may well concede that we don’t walk nearly enough. Whilst sitting here writing this article I am feeling somewhat guilty that I haven’t managed a brisk walk today (must get out for lunch!). The majority of us walk simply to get from A to B. Walking has become the casualty of our modern lifestyle, being replaced by cars in the fast paced world. Unfortunately as we walk less, so the rate of chronic diseases increases dramatically. In this modern era of energy saving devices it takes a little bit more effort and organisation to find the time for a brisk walk, however if we do the benefits can be truly spectacular. MOOD Stress and depression in the workplace are increasing at an alarming rate, accounting for 35% of all work related ill health cases, and the use of antidepressants has risen dramatically in recent years. You know that feeling when you have had a tough day at work and it takes a glass of wine or a little chocolate to wind down. Walking is a much healthier alternative with the same benefits. Research has shown that regular brisk walks can have a dramatic

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effect on our mood, actually modifying our nervous system such that we experience less stress, depression and even anger. What’s more, when walking outside there is much more exposure to natural sunlight (severely lacking in our modern officebased life) that can counter the effect of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Walking with another person or a social group can also help to promote the feeling of being connected with others, boosting mood. CREATIVITY & PROBLEM SOLVING Some days you just cannot get your brain in gear, problems seem insurmountable and solutions much harder to find. On these days what we really need is a brisk walk. Research has shown that people come up with more creative ideas while walking than sitting. And even better, the effects carry on for a while, meaning you think more creatively when you return to your desk as well. Getting away from your desk and boosting blood flow to the brain with a moderately active walk can be really beneficial but do not do too much, as high intensity walking can be detrimental to the thinking process. WEIGHT LOSS Many of us want to lose weight but can’t find the time or enthusiasm to

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10 REASONS TO LOVE WALKING

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pound the streets alone or get to the gym. Although many of us wouldn’t immediately consider walking as a weight loss exercise, it does in fact improve the body’s response to insulin, which can help to reduce body fat. Also, did you know that walking burns the same calories as running; it just takes longer to cover the same distance? So a brisk 30 minute walk every day (about 2 miles) burns exactly the same calories as running 10km twice a week. And walking tones the areas of the body that we often want to focus on, like legs, bums and tums. Walking is also one of the most cost effective low-impact exercises to increase metabolism and start weight loss. SLEEP & ENERGY How often do you find your day is spent yearning for your bed, only to toss and turn all night, waking up feeling groggy and drained? Modern life can be so fast paced and draining that turning off at night just becomes a battle. Unfortunately this becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy as we are so groggy during the day that we cannot function effectively and worries follow us to bed. You might be surprised to learn that a regular brisk walk can boost daytime energy levels which in turn can help you sleep deeper and longer at night. However be cautious about timing your walk, brisk exercise can boost energy levels so much that it becomes difficult to fall asleep. Better to schedule the walk for earlier in the day (lunchtime is ideal) to boost afternoon energy levels and help with falling asleep later. BONE HEALTH So much of our day is now spent sitting down that there is very little stimulus for our bodies to build strong healthy bones, increasing our risk of developing osteoporosis (decreased bone density). Our bones are not fixed structures but in fact undergo constant remodelling to suit our needs. Our sedentary lifestyle is resulting in a chronic reduction in bone density amongst the general population, the overall result being more fractures. Walking, however, can reduce the risk of hip fracture by 30%. Walking adds

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more load to the bones, stimulating the production of more bone cells. But studies have gone even further and found that if you increase your pace (have a brisk walk rather than stroll), change direction regularly during your walk, or include a steep hill you can give even more protection against osteoporosis and fractures. HEART DISEASE As one of the biggest modern-day killers, there is a huge amount of research supporting the prevention of chronic heart disease. Studies have now proven time and time again that simply walking every day can dramatically reduce your risk of developing chronic heart disease. A daily brisk walk results in a reduction in blood pressure, reduces cholesterol levels and can reduce the risk of coronary heart disease or stroke. In fact, a study investigating high risk adults found that an extra 2,000 steps a day beyond their normal was associated with an 8% reduced risk of having a cardiovascular event. CANCER & DIABETES You may be surprised to read that walking can alleviate chronic diseases such as cancer and diabetes but the effects are now well documented. A brisk walk can help manage and even prevent Type II Diabetes. The body’s response to insulin is improved, and even a small reduction in weight can delay or prevent onset of this disease. Walking may also reduce your chances of developing some cancers including breast, prostate and bowel cancer. These types of cancers are the most influenced by a

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Local Walking Groups If you would rather walk with a group, here are some suggestions. Walking for Health Walking for Health is Englandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest network of health walks with over 400 active schemes, helping people across the country lead a more active lifestyle. For more information on all their walks, please visit www.walkingforhealth.org.uk or check out our Jottings. The River Wey by St Catherine's Lock. National Trust

lack a physical activity, and even a small amount of activity improves natural antioxidants and lymphatic filtering, both of which eradicate pre-cancerous cells before they can take hold. DIGESTION Exercise in general is critically important for our digestion. Whilst we breathe, our diaphragm presses down on the digestive tract, massaging it and helping the digestive process. Unfortunately when we sit for long periods of time, our intestines are actually squashed and the diaphragm cannot descend fully so cannot help digestion. Not only does walking help healthy digestion, it can have impressive results for those with bowel conditions. Studies have shown that regular exercising including walking saw a dramatic improvement in abdominal pain and other symptoms for those with IBS. PREVENT DEMENTIA Currently around 1 in 14 of us will develop dementia over 65 and that number decreases to 1 in 6 over the age of 80. Worldwide one new case of dementia is diagnosed every four seconds, making cognitive decline the most pressing issue of the 21st century. Crucially there is now a wealth of evidence to show that walking regularly can improve the health of our grey matter and even bring back some grey matter that has been lost! ANTI-AGING We all want to look and feel younger but walking can actually achieve this. A study presented at the European Society of Cardiology congress provided evidence that regular aerobic exercise triggers an anti-aging process that helps to repair old DNA, suggesting that it may delay the aging process. Walking is one of the simplest and easiest ways to get active, and is eminently suitable for so many people for so many reasons. Take your first step today! FIND OUT MORE Linda Routledge is a Registered Osteopath and Director at Outline Health, Farnham Tel: 01252 850814 www.outlinehealth.com

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Mole Valley Walk for Health Weekly walks in the area including Bookham, Boxhill, Dorking, Leatherhead and North Holmwood. Guildford Walking for Health Lots of weekly walks around Guildford. HeadSmart Walks in Sussex Plenty of walks stretching Petworth down to Chichester.

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Romeo & Juliet 3rd to 24th February THE AWARD-WINNING Guildford Shakespeare Company are proud to announce the casting for their opening production of 2018. Featuring Harriet Thorpe as the nurse, this will be a site-responsive production staged in Surrey’s largest Georgian church, Holy Trinity. Harriet Thorpe is one of Britain's best loved actresses, best known for her roles in Absolutely Fabulous, the Brittas Empire, French & Saunders, the Comic Strip and feature films Calendar Girls and Ab Fab the Movie. Her theatre credits include West End hits Wicked and Mamma Mia!, as well as numerous appearances at the National Theatre, most recently in Richard Bean’s Great Britain. “We are absolutely thrilled to have Harriet as part of the company for Romeo & Juliet” explains cofounder Matt Pinches. “Her wonderful comic timing and warmth are the perfect ingredients for Juliet’s nurse. This is a famously tragic love story, but there is also a lot of joy in the play, and that is fuelled by characters like the nurse.”

The title roles will be played Ricky Oakley and Lucy Pearson. Ricky joins GSC for the first time, whilst Lucy last worked with the company in 2015, playing Alice in their promenade production of Alice in Wonderland, staged to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the book’s publication, and Guildford’s links to Lewis Carroll. For more information or to book, please visit www.guildford-shakespeare-company.co.uk or call the GSC Box Office on 01483 304384.

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NOW THAT the Christmas decorations have been taken down, if you find yourself wondering how to add a renewed freshness to your home, if you dream of an energising, yet relaxing sanctuary, then you might wish to consider growing some new houseplants and bringing some living greenery to your home. It's best to work with the conditions that your home can provide. I find I can more accurately determine the brightness of a room if I am not trying to match it to a coveted plant that I am trying desperately to place. Don't worry, I can assure you that there are fabulous houseplants for any situation. I must also tell you that I recommend collecting rainwater to water all indoor plants - it can be awkward I know but worth it!

If your home offers somewhat shadier conditions, don't despair, there are plenty of beautiful and stylish houseplant companions that will love and enhance your room. Spathiphyllum wallisii, known as the peace lily, is such a darling of a houseplant. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s easy going and great to be around, complementing any style of decor. Thriving in partially shaded, to shaded conditions, peace lilies have a fresh look and feel; they also purify the air, removing toxins. The more plants you install in a room, the greater the purifying effect and the sumptuous decadent feel. If your room is really rather shaded, opt for a houseplant that will favour these conditions. Zamioculcas zamiifolia, the ZZ plant, is quite amazing, it thrives in partially shaded to deeply shaded conditions and can be grown in rooms with only artificial light. Its green, shiny leaves add a charming presence and life to any dimly lit room. If your interest in houseplants tends to wane during the summer months, then you'll be glad to know that the ZZ plant is remarkably tolerant of neglect. All of these plants will all be happy in temperatures Left: African violet. Above: ZZ plant. from 15C-25C. Below from left: Aloe Vera (Beth Otway) and a peace lily.

If your home is bright and full of natural light, a fabulous Aloe vera plant might tempt you. This beautiful, architectural succulent will provide you with fleshy leaves, which you can remove as and when their inner gel, with its cooling and soothing properties, is required to treat sunburn and other minor injuries. Saintpaulia, or African violets, are often perpetual bloomers on windowsills; they even grow well above radiators. Place your African violet container on a saucer, and top the saucer up with water when the surface of the plant's compost begins to dry out. Deadhead regularly for optimum flowering. Take leaf cuttings to create new plants.

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Another New Year, time for making plans and planning changes – out with the old, in with the new! Why not make 2018 the year for getting to grips with your garden? Award-winning garden designers, Boardman Gelly share two key garden trends for 2018… Mindfulness – the pleasure of immersing yourself in the present – not just a well-being buzzword, but a movement that’s really gaining momentum and is set to influence how we design and enjoy our gardens. Think about elements to stimulate the senses: fragrant and therapeutic plants such as lavender; a relaxing water-feature; calming blue and energizing yellow colour accents. Add a hammock or swing-seat for the perfect finishing touch. Grow Your Own – a trend that continues to grow! Spending a little time can save quite a bit of money. If you’re a serious grower and have the space, a greenhouse is an excellent investment. Or if space won’t allow, concentrate your efforts on produce such as squashes, beans and pumpkins – all suited to vertical growing. Salad leaves, herbs and tomatoes all grow well in boxes on balconies or patios and taste even more delicious when they are home-grown! A comfy seating area, a sunken fire pit, built in BBQ or pizza oven are all stylish and practical additions that will help you enjoy your garden – and allow you to entertain within it – all year round! Make 2018 the year for a garden make-over. Contact Boardman Gelly on 01306 611231 or email info@boardman-gelly.co.uk for a free, no obligation quote.

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The Modern Vegetarian

Alongside The Modern Vegetarian, Maria

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inspired by her father’s

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the cuisine a bold contemporary twist. Cypriot restaurant. Recipes by Mariagives Elia After rigorous apprenticeships at

Smashing Plates was shortlisted for the Guild of Food Writers Cookery Book of the Year, it

some of London’s leading restaurants, she

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Butternut Squash Tagine Here is my version of the amazing tagines I’ve had in Morocco. You can, of course, use any other variety of squash available or substitute carrots, turnips or courgettes. (The cooking times will vary slightly for each.) p1

Job no: 78236-5 Title: The Modern Vegetarian-UK Text Client: KC_9908-5 Scn: #175 Size: 210(w)240(h)mm Co: M8 C0 (All To Spot)(Coagl) Dept: DTP D/O: 31.12.08

Ingredients:

1 medium-sized butternut squash, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 onion, finely chopped, 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped pinch of salt, pinch of saffron threads, 3 teaspoons ground cumin, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, 2 teaspoons paprika, 2 teaspoons coriander seeds, crushed, 2 x 400g tins tomatoes, crushed by hand, 2 red chillies, split lengthways, 1 cinnamon stick, 1 tablespoon honey, 500ml water, sea salt and black pepper, half a small bunch of coriander, finely chopped, 50g roasted flaked almonds, to garnish. Serves 4.

1. Peel the butternut squash with a potato peeler. Cut in half widthways, then again lengthways, scoop out the seeds with a spoon, then cut into approximately 2cm chunks. Reserve the peel and trim for stock. 2. Heat the olive oil in a pan, sauté the onion until softened, add the garlic and all the dry spices and cook ‘out’ for 2 minutes, until fragrant. Add the tomatoes, chillies, cinnamon stick, honey and water

and bring to the boil. 3. Add the butternut squash, season with sea salt and black pepper and simmer for 30 minutes until the mixture has thickened and the squash is tender, adding more water if necessary. Stir in the coriander and adjust the seasoning. 4. Sprinkle with almonds and serve with Buttered Chilli and Date Couscous (see below). And beware of the chillies!

Buttered Chilli Couscous In Morocco, couscous is traditionally lovingly prepared in a couscoussière; it is an art form – a prolonged process of steaming and dredging. The result, however, is sublime! Here is my simple, quick version using instant couscous.

Ingredients: 350g instant couscous, 50g butter, diced, finely grated zest of 1 lemon, 1 green chilli, deseeded and finely chopped pinch of salt, 350ml boiling water, 75g dates, pitted, finely sliced, half a small bunch of coriander, finely chopped. Serves 4.

1. Place the couscous, butter, lemon zest and chilli in a bowl. Add a pinch of salt and pour over boiling water. 2. Cover with clingfilm and leave for 2–3 minutes to

steam. Remove the clingfilm and fluff with a fork to loosen the couscous grains. 3. Stir in the dates and coriander. Serve with the Butternut Squash Tagine as above.

Recipes taken from The Modern Vegetarian by Maria Elia. Published by Kyle Books. Photography by Jonathan Gregson. Readers can buy a copy for the special price of £13 (incl. free P+P, UK mainland only) by calling 01903 828503 and quoting ref. KB MENPSR. January 2018

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Peaslake to Shamley Green DEVIL'S PUNCH BOWL: HIGH ROAD AND PINE VALLEY This walk takes you through woods and fields with several ups and downs, to a lunch stop in Shamley Green. The walk was submitted by Guildford Rambling Club (see guildfordramblingclub.org.uk). Visitors to these walks are welcome.

• THE WALK 1. Go out of the right-hand side at the back of the car park, up a slope and fork right to reach a road. Cross, jinking left to pick up a track, right, running away from the road and into trees. Walk through trees for just over ½ mile to reach another road. Along the way ignore a path right and pass Bentley Copse holiday site. At the road, go straight across into the side road opposite and immediately fork left onto a path labelled 'Shere Manor Estate Welcomes You To Hurtwood'. 2. Ignore unsigned paths right and left and continue steadily down to reach a gate and beyond it a crosspaths. Continue forward and quickly reach a road. Go straight across to continue along the very wide track. At a yellow and blue arrow post, follow the yellow arrow right and up the very steep valley side. At the top, emerge at a T-junction with a very wide track with a timber yard to your right. Continue forward along the wide track. 3. Soon take a path forking right which dips down and then back up to rejoin the track. Continue forward. Go straight across a big cross tracks and again continue forward. Look for a footpath forking right and down into the next valley. At the bottom the path swings left and reaches a multiway junction at the end of the valley. Continue forward (left) into trees and keep going until reaching a road opposite the end of Jelley’s Hollow. Cross, jinking right, to turn left and follow the Greensand Way (GS) up into trees. This takes you away from the road and then swings right (west) roughly parallel to it. 4. Follow the GS arrows for about ½ mile, along the way passing through the back of Hurtwood car park number 12, to reach Hurtwood car park number 6. Don’t be tempted by the branches left that would take you off down a steep valley side. The GS takes

you across the back of the car park then down to a road. Cross, jinking left, to turn right and continue forward. Pass a gate and then fork left at a 2-way signpost. Gradually descend. Go over a crossing track and continue to another cross-tracks. The signpost here points only left but should also point forward. Go forward, straight across. You are still on the GS. 5. Soon, reach a gate and, immediately before it, the GS takes you down to the left. Drop down a field towards a house and a lake. The path swings right and runs along the edge of the property and into trees. It reaches a T-junction where you turn right and then emerge on a drive. Continue forward (i.e. left) and quickly reach a road. Turn right, walk 100 yards and then take a footpath left, next to Stroud Farm. This is still the GS. Follow it until it passes a large house and reaches a T-junction with a lane. Turn left. Walk about 200 yards and then fork left, continuing forward to reach Shamley Green near the Red Lion and the green. For refreshments, you have the options of the Red Lion and the Bricklayers. 6. After lunch, walk towards the Bricklayers and the back of the green and take a narrow path, left, between Mellow House and the high Leylandii hedge of Summer Meadow. Follow this until it emerges on the tarmac lane that you traversed earlier. Continue forward to the far end of the lane and its T junction with a road. Cross, jinking left and taking a path climbing up to the right. Pass some steps and a gate on the right-hand side. Reach a cross-paths and continue on up the slope to reach a T-junction facing some barns. Turn right and take the track running along between fences. Soon look across to your left to see St Martha’s on the hill across a valley.

DISTANCE: 8.5 miles OS MAPS: Explorer 145 Guildford & Farnham and also Explorer and 134 Crawley & Horsham STARTING POINT: The Walking Bottom car park, about 250 yards along the road running West between the Hurtwood Hotel/Inn (GU5 9RR) and the church in Peaslake. For many more walks, please visit our website www.vantagepointmag.co.uk/category/walks. Neither the publisher nor the author can accept any responsibility for any changes, errors or omissions in this route. Diversion orders can be made and permissions withdrawn at any time.

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7. Follow the track for under Â˝ mile to reach a right turn through two gates to a road. Go straight across onto the wide vehicle track opposite, signed to Kilnhanger. Follow this track for about a mile passing Kilnhanger and also Mayor House Farm, ignoring lefts and rights and eventually reaching a road. Turn left and walk about 200 yards to a junction where the road turns sharp left. Here, at the start of Row Lane, turn right on a footpath between hedges and down a slope. At the crosspaths at the bottom go straight ahead and up a hill, Dickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hill, to cross a tarmac track and continue on down the other side. The path becomes very steep as you descend carefully to a deeply sunken path at the bottom. 8. Cross straight over the path, up over a bank. There is a gate immediately ahead but you turn left and walk across to the hedge to follow a path right and up a slope. Quickly reach a stile, left, and cross into a sloping meadow. Continue along the top edge of the meadow and, after 100 yards, go right and over a stile into a vineyard. Walk along the edge and, at the other side, go over a stile and turn right. Follow the path down to climb over a stile by a large wooden gate and into woodland. Immediately reach a T-junction with a track and turn right. Quickly reach a fork with yellow and blue arrows. Choose the left fork and walk with a wire fence on your right-hand side. Soon you are walking beside a large grassy meadow with good views of the North Downs. 9. At a large wooden gate, ignore a footpath on the left and keep straight on. The path continues past Knowle Farm and its house, over to your right. It then zigzags onto the concrete drive by Hound House with its long converted barn and reaches a road by the hound-pillared entrance gate. Turn right on the road and, because of the blind bend, walk on January 2018

the left. After 100 yards, turn left through a metal gate into a meadow, now with houses of Peaslake visible ahead. Avoid the wide track half-right across the centre and instead take a grassy path running along the left-hand side of the meadow. 10. After a small metal gate, the path runs beside a field. Another small metal gate is followed by another field, after which you emerge in a lane. Turn right to walk along the lane and for some 250 yards until you see a path forking off left. This cuts off a corner and takes you down to the starting car park.

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SINGING, ESPECIALLY close harmony barbershop singing, can be the most exciting form of vocal expression there is. They sing ‘A Cappella’ (without accompaniment), both in ‘Barbershop’ style and other styles. Singing four-part close harmony is both fun and challenging and you don’t need to read music to join as they provide teach tracks for learning and always sing

without music once they have learned the piece. By coming prepared to rehearsal they can work hard to make the chords ring out, leading to a spine tingling sound. Singing with them is about the enjoyment of singing in a group and learning to work together to make it sound just right. It is also about having fun and making new friends. They rehearse on a Thursday at St Catherine’s Hall, Chestnut Ave, Guildford GU2 4HF under the direction of the highly talented Di Crosfield. Di is a vocal coach, opera singer, choral singer and competition judge whose wicked sense of humour makes her great fun to work with. Under Di’s direction, their singing has already noticeably improved, and they are excited at the prospect of further improvements with her help. As a chorus they also support a chosen charity every year. Income from performances and donations has supported many local and national charities. This year they are supporting the RNLI. Are you interested?

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further details visit www.guildfordfolkdancers.org.uk or call 01428 683423. Shere Village Cinema - Sing Street Thursday 4th January 8pm A boy growing up in Dublin during the 1980s escapes his strained family life by starting a band to impress the mysterious girl he likes. Book online at www.villagecinema.org. Polesden Lacey’s New Exhibition Friday 5th January to Thursday 3rd May Adventures in Asia - a socialite abroad. In this new exhibition, the National Trust is throwing the spotlight on 25 years of the vivid Asian pieces in Polesden Lacey's collection, from books to ceramics and furniture. When Margaret Greville died in 1942, she left not only Polesden Lacey to the nation, but

Guildford Natural History Society Talks Thursday 4th and 18th January 2.45pm On the 4th Nigel Choat will tell us about his travels in Florida and on the 18th, Chris Feare will explain why seabirds like the Seychelles. Talks take place at the Guildford Institute in Ward Street and are free to members of the society. Visitors welcome, although they do ask for a small donation. Further details from Vanessa McClure on 01483 303417. Guildford Folk Dancers Thursday 4th January 8pm-10.15pm Make an enjoyable New Years’ resolution and keep healthy by trying English folk dancing with the Guildford Folk Dancers. The club meets weekly on Thursdays at All Saints Church Hall, Onslow Village, Guildford, GU2 7QJ. They also hold dances on Saturdays and Sundays at Normandy Village Hall and welcome new and experienced dancers either with a partner or alone. For January 2018

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Horsley Choral Society - new season Starts Monday 8th January 8pm-10pm (arrive from 7.45pm) Our Managers are always to hear from exceptional candidates who wish join our greattry team. Pop in andrehearsal... talk to us orno ring us on: 01428 604414 Forbidden Nights at G interested Live Why nottodrop in and a free taster obligation vacancies areJanuary on our website www.beritazcare.co.uk Friday 5th to join. All new members welcome. No audition just the ability Forbidden Nights are skilled and professionally trained to hold a tune and a love of music. Held at East Horsley Village performers, hand-picked from around the UK with charisma, Hall. For further information call 01372 457987/01483 283683, undeniable talent, sparkling personality and honed physiques in visit www.horsleychoralsociety.com. Or just pop along any equal measure! Having made their debut on Britain’s Got Talent Monday evening. two years ago, the boys are still in high demand at theatres all Farnham Roller Hockey Club over the country with an even bigger and hotter tour for 2018. Every Sunday from 5pm Indulge yourselves as world-renowned circus artists perform Have you just got your first pair of roller skates for Christmas heart-racing tricks in an electric fusion of daring routines, and want to learn to skate, or do you enjoy roller skating acrobatics and provocative choreography and a few men in and want more excitement? Then come to Farnham Roller uniform thrown in for good measure. The evening is suitable Hockey Club – new members of all ages welcome. Beginners' for ages 18 to 80. Think Cirque de Soleil meets Magic Mike! sessions Sundays from 5pm (juniors) and more experienced Bookings via www.glive.co.uk. skaters from 6.30pm. Held at Farnham Sports Centre, Dogflud In Print - British Landscapes At Watts Gallery Way, GU9 7UD. Call Adam 07979 505878 or visit www. Until 7th January farnhamrollerhockey.co.uk. British Landscapes will be the theme of this year’s annual Guildford VOX Free Taster Evening selling print exhibition at Watts Gallery – Artists’ Village. The Monday 8th January 7pm-9pm exhibition brings together work by 13 contemporary print Ever thought of singing in a community choir but never dared? makers to celebrate the diversity of contemporary practice in Come to their free taster evening and give it a try. Singing in a this medium. This exhibition demonstrates how the landscape choir is uplifting, good for your health and very sociable. Guildford is an endless source of fascination for artists. Using wood Vox is a friendly and popular choir that sings both contemporary engraving, linocut, collage, etching, screenprinting and and traditional songs. You learn by call and response and sing solar plate etching, the exhibition shows the wide range of rich, unaccompanied harmonies. There are no auditions and you techniques employed by today’s artists to depict landscape in

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The Unattached Group (TUG) A social group for single people aged 55 - 69, have an action packed programme of events, including theatre, cinema, walks, meals out, day trips to London attractions, and many more. The have a weekly pub meeting in the Guildford area plus a Christmas dinner dance planned this month. New members are welcome. If you are interested or would like to know more, please visit www.theunattachedgroup.co.uk, or ring Becky on 07855 008897. 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, just turn up. For more information phone Kevin Gorton on 01483 415962 or 07990 727802. Surrey Garden Design Group Tuesday 9th January 7.30pm Meeting monthly for either a talk or a garden outing. New members always very welcome. Their talk in January is by garden designer Anoushka Feiler - '21st century Garden Design - what is this?' It takes place at St Mary's church hall, Church Road, Stoke D'abernon KT11 3PX. £10 visitor fee for the talk or join the SGDG for the year for £40 on the night. Places for the talk are limited so it is essential to book by contacting Nancy on 0771 366 9568, nancy.rodgers@sky.com, or visit www.sgdg.org.uk.

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Basketball for Learning disabled young people Every Monday 6pm–7pm The Scorchers Foundation charity, who run alongside the Surrey Scorchers Pro Basketball team are running Basketball sessions for young adults 16+ with Intellectual (Learning) disabilities. The first session will always be free and then at a reduced rate of £2 per person. Taking place at St Peter’s School, Merrow on Monday nights. For more information please call 07810 122389 or email the foundation at foundation@surreyscorchers.co.uk. Computing Help With Age UK Weekdays 10am-12 noon Age UK 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; Just Drop in. For further information phone 01483 452944 or email: Computerdropin@ ageuksurrey.org.uk. Guildford and Woking Humanists Talk Tuesday 9th January 7.30pm This months speaker is Dr John Nichols on ‘The History of Medicine with a Humanist Slant: the Journey from Pre-science to Science’. In his bird's eye view John will take you on a journey from the ancient Greeks, covering magic, superstition and pseudo-science through to science and modern medicine. Held at The Guildford Institute in Ward Street, Guildford, GU1 4LH. There is no charge, but a small donation is requested of £2 or £3 (but not from students) to cover the speaker's expenses

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and hire of the hall. If anyone would like further information, please call Mike Adams 01483 233324 or David Simmonds 01483 800397. Lively Art Classes in Shalford Wednesday 10th January Join Veronica Dunce in Shalford Village Hall for art classes this year. For full details, please call Veronica on 01483 893723. 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 please contact Kate on 07790 434952 or kate@weysight.org.uk. The Arts Society Guildford Wednesday 10th January Speaker Jacqueline Cockburn on ‘Emerging from the Shadows – the self-portraits of Goya’. Goya’s self-portraits are discussed in order to shed light on the turbulent times in which he lived, his illness and his sense of identity. Goya will be unraveled through his depictions of himself frequently in shadows or silhouetted against a backdrop of a Bourbon Monarchy in crisis. Monthly lecture at Onslow Village Hall, The Square, Wilderness Road, Onslow Village GU2 7QR. Tea and coffee from 7.30pm. Lecture starts 8pm. Visitors welcome £10. Free parking.

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Wintershall Community Choir Wednesday 10th January 7pm Weekly rehearsals recommence at the beautiful Wintershall Estate a little south of Bramley, and last until 8.30pm. They welcome everyone, whether you are an experienced singer or whether you have been told you cannot sing - discover that you have a voice after all! They perform a wide variety of music. There is a performance at the end of each term to aim for and they have a lot of fun on the way! If you or any of your friends might be interested, please contact Stuart White on stuartwhite@waitrose.com or 01483 892645. The Therapy Garden Shop Normandy Daily Monday to Thursday 10am-2pm Open and full of local, freshly grown produce – visit them in Normandy to see what’s been freshly dug. They are a horticulture and education charity that uses gardening to generate positive change and they are also looking for volunteers. If you have a few hours to spare and fancy working in their garden, visit www.thetherapygarden.org or call 01483 813846. January 2018

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The Art Society Horsley Monthly Lecture Wednesday 10th January 10.30am The first lecture of the new year will be ‘Charles Rennie Mackintosh’ by Anthea Streeter, in East Horsley Village Hall, Kingston Avenue, KT24 6QT. Coffee available 9.45am. Visitors £5 and new members welcome. Lectures take place every second Wednesday of the month (except August and September). For more information and the full programme phone 01372 451015 or see www.theartssocietyhorsley.org. uk. Dance To The Music at G Live Wednesday 10th January 7.30pm A sensational dancing journey through time. Dance to the Music is created by Kristina Rihanoff and stars fellow Strictly professional Robin Windsor and X Factor Singer Christopher Maloney. The show tells the story of 100 years of dance through time - not just all of your favourite Ballroom and Latin, but Break-Dancing, Contemporary, Disco, Hip-Hop, and more. Kristina and Robin resume their electric partnership to captivate you with their gorgeous routines, with Oksana and husband Jonathan performing some jaw-dropping lifts that will leave you on the edge of your seat! Don’t miss your chance to go on the best dance journey of your life this winter. Information and bookings via www.glive.co.uk The Arts Society Shalford. Thursday 11th January 10.45am You are invited to their first lecture of the year - Mary Rose Rivett-Carnac will talk to us about Art UK. Set up to catalogue every oil painting in public ownership in the UK, it involved visiting 3,000 collections across the country. This is an insider's view of the project and tailored to our locality. Coffee from 10am. Visitors £7. Call their membership secretary on 01483 860969 for more information about this event and the society. Gospel Choir Meetings on Farncombe Every other Friday 1pm Started by Guildford Parkinson’s Support Group, local people with Parkinson’s in and around Guildford, as well as their partners or carers, can now enjoy the health and social benefits of joining a new Gospel choir set up just for them. The choir meets at Binscombe Church, Barnes Road, Farncombe. For more information contact Linda Macbeth on 01483 532942. Waverley Dowsers Society Friday 12th January 7.30pm The Waverley Dowsing Society is both a fun and a scientific group. They meet to learn and practice dowsing. This includes earth energy forces which can adversely and beneficially affect our houses, gardens and workplaces, hands on energy for healing and a lot more besides. A Camberley chiropractic member will give a talk about Hands on Health and may include Neuro impulse protocol NIP, Applied movement neurology AMN as well as how chiropractics treats every person as a special individual. Held at the Unitarian Hall, Meadrow, Godalming GU7 3JB. Meetings are held every second Friday of the month. Visit www.waverleydowsers.co.uk or contact Chairman Geoff on 01276 472977 for details. New Members Wanted At Cranmore Sports Association Tuesday and Wednesday evenings 7.15pm-9pm They play badminton and squash and are looking for

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One Winter’s Night at Guildford’s Yvonne Arnaud Theatre Saturday 13th January Hosted by local singer-songwriter Gavin Thomas, all proceeds from this extraordinary evening of live music from local singers and songwriters will go to charity. Featuring Marcus Coyne, Damian Wilson, Ellie Fountain, Byron Johnston, Joshua Selimi, Harry Baker, Rebecca Jayne, Harry Miller and The Imaginary Hat. For more information please visit www.yvonne-arnaud.co.uk or call 01483 440000. Guildford Repair Café. Saturday 13th January 10am to 12 noon Join the Guildford Repair Café and learn how to repair your items yourself under the supervision of volunteers that have the knowhow to fix them. Join them at The Boileroom, 13 Stoke Fields, Guildford GU1 4LS. Expert diy-ers, seamstress, a bike doctor and a portable appliance tester will be available to help you make possible repairs, free of charge. Bring clean, broken items along. For more information visit www.guildford.gov.uk/repaircafe.

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Winter Walk At RHS Wisley Until 31st March Wrap up warm and enjoy the colours of winter at Wisley. Pick up a trail leaflet at the Garden entrance and follow the trail around the Winter Walk with its winter interest plants; colourful stems reflected in the lake, sweet smelling winter flowers, frost covered leaves and many different barks showing off their rich textures and colours. Beyond the Winter Walk trail, slip into the Pinetum with its gentle giant evergreens; or wander along the grass paths through the Arboretum where skeleton trees are silhouetted against the sky. Drop in for a warming drink at one of the cafes, or stay for lunch. The walk is free with normal Garden admission. For further details about this and other events visit www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/wisley. Photography Workshop for Complete Beginners Saturday 13th January 10am-1.30pm Did you receive a new camera for Christmas? Or have you had one for some time, but are still not confident about using it? Then why not join local professional photographer, Anna Saverimuttu, for this fun and inspiring photography workshop where you’ll learn to navigate your way around all those buttons and dials? In a packed morning you’ll discover how to get off the Auto setting, what lenses to use for different subjects, ways to use natural light effectively and the key aspects of composition and design to make your photos really stand out. Refreshments are included. Held at The Yvonne Arnauld Theatre, Guildford. Advance booking only. £99 per person. To book www. annasaverimuttu.co.uk. The Make Space at Watts Gallery Every Sunday Drop in 11am-4pm No space at home to be messy? Drop in to their family friendly Make Space every Sunday. From printmaking to painting and sewing to sculpture, families can explore different kinds of materials and making, with a new activity every week, free with admission. Visit www.wattsgallery.org.uk for more details. West Horsley Independant Players (WHIPS) Quiz Night Saturday 13th January The WHIPS are holding their ever popular Quiz night in West Horsley Village Hall. Tickets will be £15.00 each including supper. Tables of 8 can be booked at www.ticketsource/horsleyamdram. co.uk. Visit www.horsleyamdram.org for details. Could you help make a difference in Surrey? Action Medical Research are asking people across Surrey to help in their bid to save lives. Action raises funds for desperately needed research to tackle the diseases that devastate the lives of so many of our children. They organise such a diverse range of fundraising events and activities which offer a variety of opportunities to help. Could you give a talk at a local school? Perhaps help marshal at one of their many bike rides or even organise a fundraising event of your own? You can find out much information about volunteering for Action Medical Research at www.action.org.uk/volunteers.

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The Herald Players At The Star In Guildford 16th to 18th January 8pm This amateur acting group in Guildford are pleased to announce that tickets are now on sale for ‘No Exit’, one of Jean-Paul Sartre’s finest plays at the Star Inn, Quarry Street, Guildford. Three damned souls are trapped together in Hell. Expecting to be faced with instruments of torture, they gradually find that Hell is other people.Directed by Oliver Bruce. Tickets are £15 and can be purchased via www.ticketsource.co.uk/the-heraldplayers Guildford Travel Club Talks Tuesday 16th and 30th January 8pm-10pm Guildford Travel Club welcomes you whether you're a 'seasoned' or an 'armchair' traveller. The Club meets at Onslow Village Hall for illustrated talks on travel by a range of photographers, travellers, explorers, mountaineers and writers. On the 16th January Brian Anderson takes us on a trip through Yellowstone which contains some of the world's largest geysers and hot springs, magnificent landscapes and beasts including bears, bison, elk and wolves. On 30th Phoebe Smith takes you on an adventure in Great Britain. By day Phoebe is editor of Wanderlust magazine and by night she is an extreme outdoors adventurer who thrives on heading off to the wildest locations she can find. For further details please visit www. guildfordtravelclub.org.uk. Western Front Association Surrey Branch Wednesday 17th January This month’s talk is by Kathy Atherton on Dorking in the Great War. Based upon years of extensive research, Kathy talks about January 2018

the experience of Dorking and surrounding villages in the war. Kathy will focus on how the war was experienced in a small town rather than at the Front. It will bring together research into the changes in daily life brought about by the war, with conclusions drawn from research into over 800 local casualties. For full details contact Andy Thompson info@eyewitnesstours. com or call 01306 880960. Guildford Harmony Ladies This A Cappella and barbershop chorus welcomes new members to come and sing with them. If you love to sing and want to develop your vocal abilities in a warm atmosphere with a great group of women, get in touch. For more info on bookings, rehearsals and open evenings visit www. guildfordharmony.org.uk or www.contact@guildfordharmony. org.uk. West Horsley Parish Council's Monthly Meeting Tuesday 16th January 8pm This 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. East Horsley WI Wednesday 17th January 8pm The WI meets at the East Horsley Village Hall, Kingston Avenue, on the 3rd Wednesday of every month except August and are entertained by a speaker before having refreshments and a good chat. This month after they have paid their annual subscriptions and signed up for our New Year’s Lunch, tea at The Clink, Surrey Hills Festival and more,

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YOUR COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD • Magic Flute, at G Live this January Invited behind the velvet rope at London’s most exclusive club, Tamino doesn’t have time to stop for beggars, paparazzi, or even his girlfriend Pamina. Going to bed after a blazing row later that night, this ordinary couple relive the events and encounters of the evening in dreams made extraordinary by the lateness of the hour, their befuddled senses, and yes, a touch of magic. This production will re-invent The Magic Flute in fabulous new robes for the era of Trump and recessions, casting rays of light and love into the darkness. For more information and bookings visit www.glive.co.uk. Puss In Boots in Shamley Green Thursday 25th, Friday 26th and Saturday 27th January The SHADES (Shamley Green Amateur Dramatic and Entertainment Society) are proud to announce their 2018 Pantomime of Puss In Boots will take place in the Arbuthnot Hall, Shamley Green. This year’s Pantomime tells the old tale of a poor miller’s son who inherits a cat, but no ordinary cat. There will be the usual magic and mayhem you have come to expect from a SHADES pantomime. Tickets available at www. shamleygreenshades.co.uk, from Celebration Cakes of High Street, Cranleigh, the Bricklayers Arms Public House, Shamley Green Country Stores and Hair Gallery, all in Shamley Green and through the Box Office line on 01483 274530. Tickets Prices Adults £7 kids/Seniors £5. Merrow Dramatic Society (MDS) Presents Cinderella Thursday 25th until Saturday 27th January 2018 This year Merrow Dramatic Society Proudly presents ‘Cinderella’ the pantomime. Written by MDS member and last years Sleeping Beauty - Elena May Mason. Cinderella is fun filled entertainment for the whole family. Will Cinderella get her Prince??? This year they have new families in the cast as well as a former Panto junior who has returned to Merrow and become part of the adult ensemble. Performances are at Merrow Village Hall. Ticket prices are adults £12 and children £8. The box office is open on 01483 570621. Ewhurst Players Present Dick Whittington From Friday 26th January to Saturday 3rd February Ewhurst Players will be continuing their tradition of presenting a family pantomime, this year’s chosen production is Dick Whittington and will be directed by Marion Heathcote. Dick Whittington promises sparkling sets, scintillating costumes, snarling baddies, a saucy Dame and thigh slapping Principal boy not to mention a sleek and super cat. “ Oh no they wont”…“Oh yes they will”. This panto promises all the ingredients to make an enjoyable and memorable trip to Ewhurst Village Hall. The box office opens on the 2nd January at 9am and can be booked through ticketsource.co.uk/ewhurstplayers. Be sure to book your tickets early as this pantomime sells very quickly. Peaslake Panto - Snow White 26th, 27th and 28th January 2pm (Saturday and Sunday) and 7.30pm It's 'Panto time', and Peaslake Players are all set and raring to go with yet another fabulous production. In Snow White there will be gags galore, songs a-plenty, dazzling dances, 'flashbangs' by the lorry load (well, maybe a Smart car load) and of course, the usual supply of surprises which, of course, we can't tell you about otherwise they won't be surprises! They have, again, assembled a highly talented cast and hugely accomplished backstage team, with Dance-a-Ramix once more January 2018

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Horsley U3A Meeting Fourth Wednesday of each month 10.30am Meets at the East Horsley Village Hall at (except July, August and December) to hear interesting and entertaining speakers. Coffee is served from 9.45am. On 24th January there will be a talk about Vauxhall Gardens in the 18th century by Penelope Corfield. The U3A welcomes new members, the only qualification being that you must be no longer in full time employment. The aim is to “Learn, Laugh and Live”, so if you want to try something new, joining one of the fifty plus activity groups within the organisation, making new friends and sharing experiences, the U3A may be for you. For information, please visit www.horsleyu3a.org.uk or contact Bill Hewlett on 01483 283635. Workers Education Association (WEA) Guildford Various Dates Once more WEA Guildford are offering some interesting subjects to study for the new year. Beginning with an exciting selection includes American and English History, Opera, Art History, Watercolours and Architecture. There will be Day Schools for those with limited spare time, on Climate Change – Global Warming from a Marine Biologist and Oceanographer, Clandon House from an Art Conservationist and the Newlyn Painters from our popular Art Historian. Held at the United Reformed Church, Portsmouth Road, Guildford and the Baptist Church Centre, Millmead, Guildford. For more details contact Trish Fleetwood on 01483 208396 or Sally Spicer on 01483 422372.

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YOUR COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD • 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. Venue West Horsley Village Hall. New members and visitors are welcome. Anyone interested in membership at the cost of £5 per annum should contact the Chairman, Roger at r.lindsay339@ btinternet.com or Terry at terrylazenby@terrylazenby.plus. com. Holy Trinity Church Bramley Saturday 3rd February 7pm Why not join the next Bramley Music concert ‘In Celebration of Friendship’. It is in support of the local charity Dan's Fund for Burns, and promises an enchanting medley from Bach to Bernstein, Liszt to Lerner, Loewe and Mozart to Monteverdi - an evening of duets, arias and solos through the ages, with something for everyone, opera, songs from the shows and even some jazz piano. They are delighted to welcome Danae Eleni, Edward Saklatvala and Kimon Pallikaropoulos. Tickets are £10 (£5 for under 18s and students). A free glass of wine or soft drink is included and are available in advance from Robertsons in Bramley High Street, or can be reserved via Stuart White on stuartwhite@waitrose.com or 01483 892645. Oakleaf Annual Quiz Night - Save The Date Friday 16th February The Oakleaf Quiz is back! A great night of tantalising trivia and friendly competition is in store, not to mention a fabulous raffle draw, with all proceeds go to Oakleaf. Cash bar available on the

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