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THE EDITOR'S NOTE

appy New Year! As we enter our tenth year of publishing local community magazines, we sadly say farewell to the lovely Lauren, our longest serving member of staff. Lauren joined us just under three years ago to help me for a few hours a week with credit control. Before long, she was poached by Marcus on the advertising side, increased her hours to three days a week around school pick-up and built up a huge list of happy clients. The office simply wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be the same without her and all of us, including Humphrey, wish her all the best in her new job which shaves a good hour off her daily commute/school run duties. Keep in touch Lauren! Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re pleased to announce that our circulation keeps increasing and has now reached 120,500 copies every month. When we started in 2009, our first magazine reached just 16,487 homes. We now have an email database that is almost that size! As ever, the success of this magazine is thanks to the information we are sent and the advertising we secure. Most of this is very local to the areas our five editions cover and we continue to support businesses, charities, events and organisations that are in the wider local community. We were delighted to be awarded the Trade Mark Surrey Hills last year in recognition of this and we remain committed to maintaining this commitment. If you run a local business and wish us to help you promote it, please contact Marcus at marcus@ vantagepublishing.co.uk and he will be delighted to help you. If you would like us to publicise your charity/community events, please email jottings@ vantagepublishing.co.uk. Entry as ever is free. We look forward to helping you!

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appy New Year! There’s a high chance, as you read this, that two things have happened over the last month or more. 1 - You’ve enjoyed Christmas (in reality it was most of December!) and are feeling the effects of too much alcohol, sugar and carbohydrate rich foods? 2 - You’d like to make some changes to the above, and would gladly tick one or more improvement area; improving sleep, energy, waistline and food choices again? Here are my starting the New Year with results, not resolutions; EVERYTHING STARTS WITH A PLAN Know what you want to achieve and why. If it’s weight loss, often, ‘I want to lose weight” isn’t enough of a mental anchor to get through and over obstacles that will undoubtedly appear. What are the real reasons for the weight loss? What would it mean and change in your outlook and daily life if you achieved that weight loss? WORK OUT THE FIRST STEP OF THE JOURNEY: WHAT things are you currently doing too much of? WHAT could you substitute some of the above for? (Often just stopping or eliminating something,

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results in a mental ‘kickback’ after a few days and people falling off the wagon. Replacing something as opposed to eliminating often works better) WHAT do you need to start, or do more of? WHAT obstacles are likely to occur, such as kid’s clubs, work projects, or social engagements which WILL occur - but don’t need to be a sticking point, merely acceptance and then planning around? WHAT is the FIRST step you could make RIGHT NOW, which is an improvement upon yesterday - and starting this is crucial - no matter how small? JOURNEY OVER DESTINATION Too often we place all our focus on what we want/want to achieve. For sure, we MUST know our ‘destination’, but just like a holiday or trip to relatives, once we know our destination, ALL the focus should be on the journey. Let’s say you’re heading to Cornwall - once you know this, you should forget about it until arrival! All your FOCUS should be on the journey, the roads you’ll take, the ones to avoid, best time to leave, the lunch stops etc. These are the things which will get you to your destination, not the destination itself. This is exactly the same with weight loss or self improvement. I often hear talk around lacking motivation or willpower, but it’s rarely something which just taps us on the shoulder and says “OK, I’m ready, let’s go for a run or to the gym”. Motivation comes from starting, taking action, or beginning a plan. STARTING IS THE KEY No matter how small, and then repeat again and often. Just like rolling a snowball, it starts small, but with regular

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STARTING NEW YEAR WITH RESULTS NOT RESOLUTIONS ‘rolls’, builds in size and momentum (especially if downhill!) - action steps are NO different. BUILDING A NEW HABIT If you’re looking to create a new daily habit of some kind, it’s MUCH easier, mentally and physically, to action it into your day immediately after something you already do habitually. So let’s say you’re going to start your exercise regime, with 5 press-ups and 10 squats every day, and double in week two. Pick something you do habitually; you might say: “Right, I clean my teeth twice a day, the moment I’ve finished that I’m doing my press-ups and squats!” Job done, twice a day! FIVE QUICK IMPROVEMENT TIPS: 1) More water The fact that our body is made from over 60% water so shows its importance. Lots of Christmas ‘food and drink’ has dehydrated us, leading to tiredness, fake hunger and poor concentration - aim for 1.5 litres over a day 2) Protein breakfast Carbs have been on the menu the last month, and the excess has contributed to how you currently feel. Add in protein (meat, fish, eggs etc) to help regulate blood sugar levels and therefore energy

3) Start small Like I said above, just START! 5 min jog, 15min walk, 5 minute workout. The important thing is mentally and physically starting, to break that resistance barrier 4) Get it out! Alcohol out of the fridge, mince pies etc out the cupboard. If it’s convenient, it’s available - on reflection, you’ve surely had enough?! 5) Set yourself a 10-day cut off If what you’ve planned isn’t happening after 10 days, reassess what or how you’re doing something, don’t keep repeating the same things. Good luck, and I hope 2019 is a successful and healthy year for you! Feel free to get in contact if you’d like some additional support and help. Mark Raynsford is a Personal Trainer of 17 years' experience, living in Milford, Surrey, offering both ‘in person’ personal training and online support and plans. FIND OUT MORE For more information, please visit Mark's website at www.MarksPT.co.uk or his Instagram site at www.Instagram.com/MarkRaynsford_PT

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A Meander Down the Dordogne Valley

Local author Valerie Thompson on her love for one of France's most beautiful regions

t was pure chance that drew me to the southern tip of the Corrèze, or ‘The Hidden Triangle’ as described by Freda White in her book ‘Three Rivers of France’ and used by me as the title of my first book.

Fed up with wet, Welsh painting holidays, I rented a cottage in the Loire region, and while browsing the estate agents I realised how inexpensive houses in France were - 30 years ago. Muttering for months about wanting to buy one, my husband finally relented and together with my eldest daughter and one of her friends, I borrowed a house in the Corrèze and began the search.

suppression of the Cathars and Templars, the devastation caused by the 100 Years War and the Wars of Religion, the oppression of lepers, the legends and industries, such as fishing, papermaking and the transportation of wood for winebarrels, to the present decline in population and agriculture, grew to the point of obsession. Dolmen by Valerie Thompson

Going south, the Lot was pretty but more than a day’s journey from the coast. Going west into the Dordogne department the landscape was less interesting, the population too English and the houses had less character. East was too cold. Beaulieu Abbatiale by Valerie Thompson

V. Now the sleepy villages, with their attractive ‘lauze’, stone or shell-shaped slate roofs are quiet and peaceful. As the billowing bands of mist drift up the hills in the morning, there is little noise except maybe an old tractor, or the sound of the river, sploshing over rapids or the high cries of wheeling buzzards seeking their breakfast prey.

I loved ancient Beaulieu-sur-Dordogne with its massive abbey church, which became my local town. I loved the varied countryside with occasional rocky outcrops along the River Dordogne. From here, going north-east the tree-covered hills and riverside meadows, dotted with walnut trees was where I found my little stone house, needing vision and renovation. Over the years, my fascination with the stories surrounding the river, from standing stones and dolmen of pre-history, through the Roman occupation and the final defeat of the Gauls at nearby Vayrac, through the turmoil of the

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For five years I researched and wrote about this enchanting area, which has resulted in a second book, ‘From Source to Sea - A Meander Down the Dordogne Valley’, illustrated by me in pen and ink, now available from Amazon or Lulu.com. Come on a journey with me! I was so pleased to be able to help promote Valerie's book through VantagePoint because we share a deep appreciation of the same part of France. In 1969, my French mother also fell in love with Corrèze and bought a house there just a few kilometers from Beaulieu-surDordogne, where I have spent every summer holiday since 1973, even meeting Valerie's daughters there in my late teens through another friend! At the risk of overcrowding a particularly wonderful part of France, do visit. You really will not be disappointed. Stefan Reynolds

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5 problems to avoid when selling a property This month, local expert Sonal Rabheru discusses matters that frequently appear when selling residential property. Sales can be held up by issues that are not perceived as problems during ownership. Below are some common problems which often arise: 1. Building regulations Extensions whereby building regulation consent is obtained but not the final Building Regulation Completion Certificate can have a consequence. The buyer may insist you obtain indemnity insurance/ retrospective certificate from the council. Do ensure you arrange for the council to inspect the work on completion and issue a certificate. Do not assume your contractor will do this for you. 2. Building regulations consent • FENSA certificate for double glazing since 1 April 2002;

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on the Land Registry title when you buy the property. Consent may be required from the beneficiary of the covenant for works before you carry them out. If you do not obtain the consent, indemnity insurance may be required to cover against the risk of enforcement action for breach of the covenant. It may not be possible to obtain consent as the beneficiary of the covenant is untraceable and in which case indemnity insurance may be the only choice. 4. Landlord consent It is usual for landlord consent to be required for any alterations to leasehold property. If not obtained, it is likely a buyer will insist you obtain retrospective consent from the landlord. You must approach the landlord for consent for any alteration works before you carry them out. A deed of variation of the lease may also be necessary. 5. Failure to obtain build over consent Building an extension or conservatory over a public sewer or within 3 metres of the sewer? A build over agreement from the local sewerage authority is required. Failure to obtain this means the sewerage authority can remove the structure without compensation. If this is not in place, a buyer is likely to insist that indemnity insurance is obtained. At TWM Solicitors, we have a dedicated team of experts who can advise you on all aspects of residential property. We would be pleased to assist and discuss your requirements without obligation.

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COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR SURREY TRANSFORMING LOCAL COMMUNITIES

Phil Kemp discovers what a real difference this charitable organisation is making on the ground throughout the county.

y visit to meet Director of Philanthropy Joe Crome and Victoria Kear, their Communications Officer, at the Community Foundation’s offices in Guildford was intended to help me learn more about how they are ‘transforming local communities’ as their slogan clearly states. Probably in common with many Surrey residents, I wasn’t really aware of exactly what the charity was set up to achieve – and I certainly wasn’t prepared for some of the hard facts I was to face which makes their work literally lifechanging. Launched in 2005, the Community Foundation for Surrey, which forms part of a network of 46 community foundations across the UK, has undoubtedly made a real difference having granted over £9 million to worthy Surrey causes since it was founded. “Essentially we were set up by a group of people who believed that Surrey does have

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needs, it does have issues, and we have charities that need to be resourced and supported,” Joe explained. “So we’re part of a national movement for philanthropy and we are one of the newer foundations.” “A lot of people don’t know there is so much need in Surrey which is seen as quite an affluent area and it wasn’t until I started working here that I really started to learn about the pockets of deprivation within the county,” added Victoria. The foundation provides a lot of resources online that clearly explain the depth and breadth of their activities, but it wasn’t until I was to learn first hand how they engage with communities and groups across the county that I realised just what a big difference they are making on the ground. And I found some of the key reasons for their funding support for local groups quite disturbing. “We have wards in the county that have a 30% or more child poverty rate which is really staggeringly high, and it compares to any national deprivation figure,” said Joe. “We estimate that there are over 22,000 children living in poverty in Surrey. These pockets of deprivation need extra resources so we help groups in those areas to do what they do best.”

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There are a number of groups being supported that work with disadvantaged "A lot of children including Change of Scene that provides a tranquil environment people don’t for the children to experience know there is nature on a one-to-one basis. so much need They learn to care for a wide range of animals and grow in Surrey which and cook with fresh produce is seen as quite planted on site. Another, The an affluent area Surrey Young People’s Fund, supports disadvantaged and it wasn’t until young people to gain access I started working to training and employment. here that I really Joe’s next highlight as to why the foundation is started to learn so passionate in what they about the pockets are doing delivered a shocking of deprivation statistic. “We have a very high rate of domestic abuse in Surrey. within the It is estimated that around 24,000 county" women and girls in Surrey aged 16 to 59 have been the victim of domestic abuse. Nationally that is one of the highest rates.” I could feel the raw emotion in the room as we talked through the background to this exceptionally harsh statistic. One of the groups supported by the foundation is yourSanctuary, which runs therapeutic groups for women who have suffered abuse, and who also provide support through their ‘Freedom Programme’ to help the abused gain confidence to improve the quality of their lives and keep themselves and their children safer. “Surrey also has a really high number of young carers with an estimated 40,000 in the county. As an example of what groups do that we support, The Mayor of Guildford is currently working on an initiative in the town to try and find young carers that go under the radar. They do lots of caring duties in their everyday life that are not recognised.

There are lots of them. It is really shocking.” Supported groups working in this sector include Crossroads Care Surrey and Surrey Young Carers. We could very easily have sat together over multiple coffees covering groups in every sector that the foundation is involved in – including the recently launched Surrey Mental Health Fund which initially is focused on young people. Action has been triggered by recent statistics that found 50% of mental health problems are established by the time a child reaches the age of 14, and that 70% of people who have mental health problems said that they had no early intervention support. Both Joe and Victoria are extremely confident that they will beat their fund-raising targets – and having been privileged to witness the passion both of them share in what they do I don’t doubt it. So how does fundraising and funding work? And again I was to be impressed with the way the Foundation operates. “Fundraising is primarily through wordof-mouth and referrals,” Joe explained. “What we offer is a really good bespoke service for donors who are looking to give their money effectively in a tax efficient way, and without all the hassle that can come with giving and running your own charitable trusts. We have lots of individual families that come and start their own funds with us. So it’s very similar to them having their own charitable trust but it’s without the need for them having an accountant and all of the other formalities you will need.

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COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR SURREY

Top: The Maltings in Farnham. Above: Team visit to the Artventure Trust. Right: Epson and Ewell Arts (Kobbie Boafo).

These donors have autonomy over where their money goes. We are just helping them make it happen.” The foundation also works closely with lots of businesses who are keen to engage with local communities and to help make a difference. One example is Gatwick Airport that supports Surrey projects local to them, and another is this very magazine – when VantagePoint ran a free profile of the Community Foundation a couple of years ago, they received a substantial donation from one of our readers. One key element around which the foundation is built is encompassed in their slogan ‘Transforming local communities with the power of philanthropy’. “Philanthropy is all about giving,” said Joe. “And it’s not necessarily just giving money, it’s also giving your time and your resources. I think the lens that I see philanthropy through is about helping connect people in a meaningful way to groups they might not otherwise know about, and then helping to make sure that they know that their money will be used effectively and make a real difference.” It would be totally impossible for me to encompass every aspect of the combined scope of all of the groups the foundation supports as it is truly all embracing. I featured some of the groups that Joe and Victoria highlighted

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primarily because of the sheer emotional impact I had experienced when discussing them. But there are of course a great many more that are doing equally outstanding things in communities all across the county – and a visit to the Community Foundation for Surrey’s website or social media pages will give you a very good idea. But above all be sure to spread the word about this very important charity which is there to help everyone throughout the county. They deserve our support. And the last word should be left to Victoria when I asked how much she enjoys working at the Foundation, hinted at by her endless enthusiasm during our discussions. “It’s great! You get out to meet the people we have funded and worked with, and also our lovely donors. Reading through feedback forms we have online really brings home the positive impact we are making. It’s lovely to see the difference we are making.” Phil Kemp is a Godalming-based writer and photographer. www.weyriver.co.uk. FIND OUT MORE Please call 01483 478092 or email info@cfsurrey.org.uk. More information is available at: www.cfsurrey.org.uk/ or www.facebook.com/cfsurrey/

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Black cabs are going green Andy Goundry looks at the iconic black cab as it goes green...

he black cab is a world-famous London icon: convenient, functional, and a common sight on London’s roads. Unfortunately, though, their diesel engines are a major source of pollution. That’s why London’s Mayor announced that from 1st January 2018 all new taxis must be diesel-free and able to run entirely on electric power for a minimum of 30 miles. China has ambitions of becoming the dominant player in electric vehicles, a target which is well on the way to being achieved. For example, whilst London presently has under 200 electric buses in service, one Chinese city alone – Shenzen – has over 16,000! Geely, the Chinese company who own Volvo, have invested over £325 million in a new Coventry-based business, London Electric Vehicle Company, or LEVC, which has developed a groundbreaking new electric cab, the TX e-City.

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Sensibly, in view of the iconic appearance of the traditional black cab, the new e-City is visually almost identical, but under that familiar skin lies a radically different product. After analysing how a cab is used by its driver and passengers, LEVC have brought it right up to date. For example, in a traditional cab, wheelchair space is tight, so the e-City has an extra 200mm of wheelbase. Coupled with a lower floor, wider opening doors and a higher roofline, this gives a simple, practical layout for both wheelchair users and able-bodied passengers alike. Creature comforts have not been forgotten either; the passenger compartment features a mains power socket for laptops, USB charging points and on-board WiFi, all topped off with a huge panoramic roof. The driving compartment has been brought right up to date using Volvo parts such as the driver’s seat, the central 9” touch screen and a digital instrument panel, all suitably revised to incorporate specific taxi features. By piggy-backing Volvo’s development investment in this technology, the cab driver benefits

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Above: The driver's compartment, brought right up to date. Below: A London icon, now soon to be seen on Paris streets.

significantly, the previous cab being distinctly agricultural in comparison. The new cab also uses Volvo’s latest worldleading accident avoidance technology. A 31kWh battery pack is mounted under the front floor, which powers the electric motor. The battery can be topped up when necessary using one of the two fitted fast charging ports. Between them, these cater for most types of charging connections. The cab also has a Volvo 1.5 litre ‘range extender’ petrol engine for use where no external charging is available. Every component used in the cab has been tested using a specially-developed ‘TaxiDur’ test where components undergo test cycles ten to twenty times longer than for a typical passenger car. Over a million miles of durability proving has been carried out, in all climate conditions, with final testing completed last year in London. The average cabbie lives outside central London, drives daily into the city and then covers typically 100-120 miles of fare-carrying duties before heading home at the end of a shift. The new cab is therefore designed around this duty cycle. Typically, the cabbie will charge their e-City overnight at home, driving into town in the morning using petrol January 2019

power, and switching to electric running on arrival into the city. With a battery range of up to 80 miles, the cab will easily get to lunchtime without needing recharging. A lunchtime fast charge will then top up the battery, providing ample power for the rest of the day. To cope with the occasional long-distance job, the cab can switch when necessary to petrol power, its 35-litre fuel tank giving it a range of almost 300 miles. The e-City cab will soon become a common sight not only in London but also around the world. The first international orders have already been shipped, whilst Paris has also recently announced plans to take the new cab. The battery is covered by a classleading five-year warranty. However, with sophisticated battery management on board, LEVC's engineers confidently expect a 15-year battery life. Although around £10,000 more expensive than the outgoing diesel cab, the average driver should save £100 a week by moving to the new vehicle. LEVC reckon the e-City should at least break even over a typical 5-year ownership period compared to a traditional diesel cab. Although about 600 of the impressive e-City cabs are now operating in London, uptake has been slower than expected, due not least to the very authorities who are calling for a significant reduction in emissions. While TfL are providing many new rapid charge points for electric cabs, they are apparently expensive to use – 22p per kWh, compared to 10-12p for domestic electricity. Also, the rumoured impending road use charging which could replace falling fuel duty revenue may make electric vehicle operation more expensive. Given these uncertainties over running costs, many cabbies are adopting a ‘wait-and-see’ attitude. So, TfL and Government, if you really want to reduce the pollution levels of our streets and see all of the 21,000 strong London cab fleet electrified, the ball is in your court! FIND OUT MORE If you would like to find out more about the new electric cab, please head over to the writer’s website www. autonews.uk.com © Andy Goundry 15th November 2018

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Sustainability in Farnham Phil Kemp is inspired by his visit to Okomoko the vegan café, and Keep who refill your household containers.

ucked away in Downing Street in Farnham are two relatively new businesses each dedicated to providing the opportunity for all of us to make our own contribution to help not only improve the environment and reduce waste – but also to lead healthier lives. Okomoko is a welcoming little café that boasts ‘100% plant-based deliciousness’ and is the brainchild of Sam Currie. Opened in early 2018 the café has quickly made its mark, not just with the local community but also with regular customers travelling from further afield. Sam has been in catering for many years and it was always her dream to have a café. “At the beginning of the year I decided to try Veganuary and just found that it really clicked with me. I was pescatarian-vegetarian before, but the vegan diet just fits so well with me. I felt so much better for it,” explained Sam. “I found it almost impossible to eat out as a vegan. So it seemed a natural step to open a vegan café.” The café provides customers with an appealing range of plant-based meals and drinks, and has two comfortable dining areas to settle in to enjoy their visit. “What is interesting is that of course we get a lot of people who follow plant-based or vegan diets coming in – but there are also a lot who can’t have gluten, eggs or dairy who know that they can

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just pick off the menu without having to question the ingredients. So it covers so many different options for a wide range of people.” I had deliberately dropped in mid-morning when there were likely to be fewer people around so I could chat with Sam without interruption. Taking advantage of the comfortable seating both upstairs and downstairs were customers who were clearly enjoying the sociability of the café. “We’ve changed the menu a couple of times since we started,” said Sam. “The menu was originally quite simple but the one we have now is really finetuned to what people clearly want and enjoy. And we focus very much on our specials. We prepare lots of fresh vegetables every morning and today we’ve got lasagne, a mixed-green gnocchi, our lovely leek and potato soup and we do an amazing burger too. And of course our usual sandwiches, jacket potatoes and lots of home-made cakes and other things.” I was very tempted by their home-made seitan, which effectively is a bacon replacement and served up as a BLT sandwich with their own mayonnaise. Sam of course also provides takeaways, and runs a successful fixed-menu supper club which has quickly established itself as part of the local social scene.

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SUSTAINABILITY IN FARNHAM

Top, from left: Sarah Chatterton, Annabel Hay, Sam Currie.

The second reason for my visit was to find out more about Keep, which is located upstairs above the café. Their full name is Keep Old Containers with a very simple message: ‘Zero-waste whole foods, household and personal care shop and popup. Bring your empty containers for refill’. Annabel Hay and Sarah Chatterton were busy sorting through a delivery and I took the opportunity to have a browse around their shop which is crammed full of a fascinating and thoughtprovoking range of products, all of which meet the criteria of reducing waste.

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FOOD & DRINK

Cheap but tasty eats

So it is January and you have no money and need to limit your calorie intake after Christmas. Try these cheap but tasty ideas, all using our favourite vegetable, the humble potato! Recipes taken from www.lovepotatoes.co.uk.

North African Spiced Baked Eggs with Potato

shredded (weight after stalks removed), 100g ham hock (or other cooked ham/bacon), shredded, 50g medium cheese, grated (such as Gruyere or emmental) and a poached egg (optional). For the sauce: 1tbsp white wine vinegar, 1tsp grainy mustard and 1tsp Dijon mustard. Serves 2-3.

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Ingredients:

2 large pre-boiled fluffy potatoes (such as Maris Piper), cubed when cool, 1 small pinch of saffron (optional), 2tbsp of olive oil, 1 small red onion, thinly sliced, 1 clove of garlic chopped, 1tsp ground cumin, 4 medium tomatoes, roughly chopped, 4 eggs, 1 small bunch coriander (25g), sprinkle of chilli flakes to serve and 2 tbsp of yoghurt. Serves 2-4.

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1. Preheat the oven to 200°C/180°C fan. If using, infuse the saffron in a couple of tablespoons of warm water. 2. Heat the oil in a small (24cm) frying pan. 3. Fry the onions, garlic and cumin over a low heat until the onions are soft for about 10 minutes. Add the pre-boiled potatoes and turn the heat up, mix to incorporate, then add the tomatoes (and saffron water if using). Season well and cook for a further 5 minutes, occasionally stirring (add a splash of water if the mixture is drying up and sticking). Season to taste. 4. Using a wooden spoon make 4 shallow wells in the mix and break the eggs into them. 5. Place the pan in the oven and bake until the white of the eggs are cooked and the yolk still looks a little runny (for about 5-10 minutes). 6. Let it sit for several minutes, then sprinkle with chopped coriander, yoghurt and chilli flakes.

One Pan Ham Hock and Kale Hash

1. Cook the potatoes in boiled salted water and allow to cool before halving. Season well with salt and black pepper. Heat a large frying pan over a high heat. Slide the potatoes in, spread out and resist the urge to move them about until they’re nice and crispy. 2. When all sides have crisped up, remove from the pan, turn the temperature down and add the onion, garlic and rosemary and cook for 4 minutes until softened. 3. Add the kale, then cook for another 5 minutes before returning the potatoes to the pan, along with the ham hock. Turn the temperature up to high. When the pan is hot, add the sauce and cheese and toss to coat everything. As soon as the liquid has evaporated, turn the heat off and serve. 4. Add a poached egg if desired.

Patatas Bravas with Chorizo in Red Wine Sauce

Ingredients:

350g new potatoes, roughly cubed, 150g cooking chorizo, cut into 1cm cubes, 100ml red wine, 400g tinned chopped tomatoes, 1 white onion, medium, sliced, 1 garlic, crushed, 1 red chilli, sliced, 2-3tsp chilli flakes, salt and pepper and 2tbsp olive oil. Serves 4.

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Ingredients:

400g salad potatoes (such as Charlotte), halved or Maris Pipers cubed, ½ onion, chopped, 1 garlic, chopped, 1 twig rosemary, needles removed and finely chopped, 80g kale,

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1. Boil the potatoes for 6-8 minutes until softening. Drain and leave to cool. 2. Fry the chorizo in a sauté pan until starting to crisp then add the potatoes. Cook until golden, transfer to a bowl and set aside. 3. Sauté the onion and garlic, add the wine and reduce. Add the chilli flakes and stir. 4. Add the tomatoes, cook for fifteen minutes on a gentle heat. Pour over the potatoes and chorizo and sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley.

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relish the opportunities that each season offers us. January provides the chance to pause and rest, take stock of our plants and introduce new plants to delight us over the years ahead! This is the perfect time to plant trees, hedging plants, roses, and soft fruit: plants that are lifted during the dormant season and sold bare root; the plants’ roots are coated in wax or wrapped, to prevent desiccation. Bare-rooted plants are more economical to purchase, this is also a more environmentally-friendly way of growing and purchasing plants. Plants that are sold bare root are grown in the field, not in containers, so these growers don’t need to use plastic and less water is required to irrigate the field grown plants. Mycorrhizal fungi are found naturally in our soils. These beneficial fungi form symbiotic relationships, or partnerships with plants. Mycorrhizal fungi help plants to develop more extensive root systems than a plant could otherwise achieve on its own, enabling the plant to establish itself quickly and access more nutrients and water from a wider area, which greatly benefits the plant; in exchange, the fungi receive sugars and carbon

from the plant. You can harness these benefits by purchasing concentrated amounts of mycorrhizal fungi to apply to the roots of your plants at planting time. Unwrap your bare root plants and soak their roots in a bucket full of water overnight. Apply the mycorrhizal fungi to your plant’s roots and plant in prepared ground that has been thoroughly weeded. Delay planting if the ground is frozen; keep your plants wrapped and store in a cool, frost-free porch, shed or garage prior to planting. Plant breeders have worked intensively for many years to develop all manner of fruit varieties that can be grown in containers. Look out for ‘Yummy’ and ‘Ruby Beauty’ raspberries. These plants are smaller in size, making them ideal for container growing. If you have room to plant in the ground, make the most of your opportunity, forget those two varieties, and opt instead for: ‘Malling Minerva’, an early season raspberry whose fruit are held on smooth, spineless canes, ‘Tulameen’, a Canadian bred, heavy cropping, late summer fruiting raspberry that produces large, red fruit, ‘All Gold’ a yellow fruited, autumn raspberry, and ‘Polka’ which produces beautiful, shiny red fruit in autumn. Just a few canes of each of these raspberries will produce a surprisingly large, delicious harvest, produced over a long season. Raspberries are very productive; they’re fabulous plants to grow! A ‘family tree’ is a single fruit tree that features two or more varieties grafted onto the same stem, so some branches may produce red apples, others green. Family apple, pear, cherry, and plum trees allow you to grow a wider range of fruit in a small space. Varieties that blossom at the same time are grafted onto the same stem to enable successful pollination. Top: Raspberry 'Ruby Beauty'; left: 'Ruby Beauty' in its pot

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Crondall and its countryside This is an easy walk to get the new year started, only 5 miles and completely flat. It is also very charming, with some lovely, farreaching views of the local countryside. At its beginning and end, it has the lovely village of Crondall to explore, with its AngloSaxon roots and some rather lovely historic buildings, including a great Norman church and a 500-year-old pub. There are no nettles to speak of on this walk and very little undergrowth. One of the field paths (despite being along the edge) is rather stony and you may be glad to be wearing boots. There are just two stiles, not well enough built to present any obstacle to your dog. 1. With the church and churchyard on your left, walk along the tarmac lane, passing the village hall, to reach Crondall’s main recreation ground / playing field. Turn right into the ground and go left along the edge. (Strictly, the official footpath is a little further along the road on the right going behind the tennis court but no one seems to use it.) Now veer diagonally right (keeping to the edge if there is cricket in progress!) to pass the tennis courts on your left and continue a little further to a gap in the tree hedge. (See map below.) Go through the gap and veer right to come out into a crop field. Take a path diagonally across the field to reach a junction of tarmac roads. 2. Avoid the side road sharp left, veer left on the major road and, in 30m, at a fingerpost, go right over a wooden bridge into a crop field. Turn left along the edge. The edge elbows left and leads you to a tarmac lane. Turn right on the lane. Where, in 100m, the lane bends right, go right for 20m and then left at a fingerpost onto a path along the right-hand side of a large field. This path goes under power lines and, shortly after, the boundary hedge on your right ends. Keep ahead here, curving slightly left, in a wide arc, on a path between fields. The crop here is usually tall wheat but it will be only stubble after reaping. Your path suddenly ends at a marker post. Turn squarely right here, heading for some trees, and when you reach the trees, turn left at another marker post, close to the trees on your right. Looking back, you can see the tower of Crondall church. The Walk

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3. Your path ends at an oak wood. Turn left alongside the wood and, in 25m, go right at a fingerpost on a pleasant path just inside the wood. After 300m, you reach a farm track with a metal gate on your left. Go right for 15m and left over a stile into woods. Your path goes immediately left, wheels right and meanders through this strangely thin oak wood in a more-or-less straight direction. On your right soon are the twin peaks of Horsedown Common with a trig pillar on top. Keep straight on for the length of this sheep pasture, past scattered thorn bushes, with the dividing fence close by on your left. You come through a marshy patch caused by underground springs but a boardwalk keeps you dry shod. Immediately after the boardwalk, go left to a small wooden gate with a yellow arrow. Go over the stile beside the gate (which is wired up). The stile is wobbly and can easily break, so tread gently! 4. The path curves right through a woodland of hawthorn and young beech. After 250m or so, you come out to the corner of a large field. Keep straight ahead along the right-hand edge and, at the far side, veer right and immediately left to meet a wide gravel track. Turn left on the track which soon becomes quite dark as it enters trees and turns stony. After 500m on this track, just as you see it curving right ahead, look to your right for some steps and a fingerpost. Go right up the steps and take a path straight across a crop field on a faint path. (In case the field is recently ploughed, aim for the centre of a large rounded tree.) At the far side, by a marker post, turn left along the edge of the field. Stay on the edge of the field, curving right and left, all the way (about 600m) to reach a tarmac lane with farm building opposite. 5. Turn left on this quiet lane, passing an irrelevant junction on your right, until you reach the start of some woodland, immediately after passing under power lines. Turn right here at a fingerpost on a path into the wood. The path runs parallel to the lane you were on. At the end of the wood, turn right along the right-hand side of a field with great views. When you reach another wood after 400m, take a path straight ahead into the wood, as indicated by a yellow arrow. Follow a path just inside the wood

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. The name of the village comes from an Anglosaxon word meaning “chalk” and

“valley” or “pit” and present-day golfers sometimes lose their balls in one of them. The village lies right on the boundary of the sedimentary London basin and the chalky uplands (where this walk is sited). The name is remembered by archaeologists as the place where in 1828 the teenage Charles Lefroy was out shooting when he noticed a heap of metal pieces. They turned out to be a

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Some of the lovely views taken when I did this walk in October. Humphrey enjoyed himself too! (SR)

for 200m to a T-junction by a marker post. Turn left here on a wide dusty track. In 200m, as you approach a field, ignore a narrow footpath on your left and take a farm track straight ahead between fields. 6. The track curves right and, after a total of 450m, reaches a T-junction with direction arrows. Turn left on this wide track, with your final destination in sight. This easy track zigzags and, after a total of 700m, brings you to a junction of tracks by farm buildings. Turn right and, after a metal gate, keep straight ahead on a tarmac lane. Within 200m, you are back in the village of Crondall where the walk began.

DISTANCE: 5 miles OS MAPS: Explorer 144 (Basingstoke) START POINT: The walk begins in the village of Crondall, Hampshire, near Farnham. Park near the church (postcode GU10 5QF) where there is plenty of roadside parking. For many more walks, please visit our website at: www.vantagepointmag.co.uk/category/walks. January 2019

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s I write these January Jottings, I’m enjoying the A build up to Christmas in my new house and looking forward to a short trip to Germany - I love the Christmas market in Heidelberg! Happy New Year to you all. I hope you rested well and spent valuable time with family and friends? Time now to think about those New Year’s resolutions and plans for 2019. I’m looking forward to starting back to my local singing group and joining a new exercise class. What new interest are you going to take on this year? There are many clubs in the area who welcome new member, so why not give one a try.

Guildford Ramblers Walking Programme Various dates during January All are welcome to join Guildford Ramblers walks - and January is a time when many feel the need to work off the excesses of the festive season! At 10am on New Year’s Day there will be a 6 mile walk through the Chantries, Shalford and up St Martha’s Hill to celebrate Guildford Ramblers’ 30th birthday. Optional New Year drink at the end. Call Lynne 07920 295713 for details. On Saturday 12th there’s a 7 mile walk through Windsor Great Park and Runnymede taking in a number of interesting memorials (Call Penelope 07788 584711). Our shorter Wednesday walks include, on 23rd January a 5 mile flatish walk around North Chapel (Call Basil 07552 747429) or a 6 mile hilly walk up Holmbury and Pitch Hills (Call Pat 07963 515828). Full details of all January’s 17 walks can be found at www.guildfordramblers.org.uk and click on the walks tab. Community Yoga classes 8 classes every week in Guildford, Shalford and Bramley Guildford Yoga offer drop-in yoga classes suitable for all. The mixed ability classes are great for beginners and intermediates alike. Yoga Therapy sessions cater for people with injuries, illness, stress, anxiety or those who need some TLC. Feel free to drop-in to any of the sessions and pay as you go or check out the website for discount payment options. Further details and the schedule of classes can be found on www.guildfordyoga@yahoo.co.uk. Guildford Walking for Health Various days of the month Feeling the blues? Come out for a healthy walk and talk this

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Downs and Weald Rambling Group Every Sunday Go along and try a Sunday walk with this friendly group. Eight to ten mile walks in and around the beautiful Surrey countryside with a leisurely pub lunch or bring your own pack lunch. To find out more call Bev Rand on 07939 191887 or visit www.dwrg.org.uk. Horsley Choral Society Monday 7th January 8pm-10pm New Year, new hobby? Their Spring season starts in January at East Horsley Village Hall. Go along for a free taster rehearsal. All new members of all voice parts welcome. No audition or previous choral experience necessary, just the ability to hold a tune and enjoy singing with a group. It's scientifically proven that singing with a choir is good for your health. Why not give it a try? For more information contact secretary@horsleychoralsociety.com, call 01372 457987 or visit www.horsleychoralsociety.com. Guildford and Woking Humanists Tuesday 8th January 7.30pm There will be no speaker at the January meeting. Instead, after a short AGM, there will be time for anyone to ask questions, give their views and discuss where you think the group should be going in the coming year. All are welcome. The Guildford Institute in Ward Street, GU1 4LH. Tea/coffee and biscuits break at about 8.30pm.

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Horsley Floral Decoration Group Tuesday 8th January 2pm This month’s talk is by Geoffrey Lunn ‘Wildlife on your Doorstep’. The Horsley Floral Decoration Group (affiliated to NAFAS) is a friendly afternoon flower arranging club. They meet at East Horsley Village Hall on the 2nd Tuesday of each month (except August). They have a varied programme of Demonstrators/Speakers/In-house entertainment, trips and internal competitions (optional). Visitors and New Members very welcome (Feb/AGM Members only). For fun, flowers and friendship, first visit is free. For more details please phone the Chairman on 01483 831422 or 07939 139442 or email bjg317@virginmedia.com. The Unattached Group (TUG) Weekly meetings Is your New Year's Resolution to have fun, companionship and exciting things to do? Then why not join The Unattached Group - a social group for single people aged 55-69. Theatre, walks, meals out, day and weekend trips are some of the exciting events on offer. They have a weekly pub meeting and new members are most welcome, so if you want to find out more visit www.theunattachedgroup.co.uk, or call 07855 008897. Local Folk music sessions Various locations, dates and times There is a folk music session at The Star in Church Street, January 2019

Godalming every Monday starting at 9pm and every second and fourth Thursday at The Leathern Bottle Meadrow, Godalming starting at 8.30pm. Also every second Sunday at The Star at Witley, starting at 8.30pm. Mostly English tunes with some Irish and Scottish plus an occasional song. All musicians and audience welcome. Contact Kevin on 01483 415962 or gortonkevin1@gmail.com. Badminton and Squash in West Horsley Wednesdays 7.30pm-9.15pm (Tuesdays and Wednesdays for squash) during term time CPA Sports Club is a friendly, mixed ability club using the lovely facilities at Cranmore School. They are inviting new members for badminton and squash. Go along for a couple of free sessions. Very competitive membership fees. Contact cranmoreracquets@outlook.com or ring Joanna on 01372 452513 for more details. Bookham and Horsley Rotary Various dates Rotary combines the opportunity to really make a difference in the community whilst enjoying the company of likeminded friends. A really positive experience awaits you at Rotary – whether as a Club member or if you help out occasionally. For all details and to see what’s coming up, visit www.bookhamandhorsley.rotaryweb.org or contact their secretary Mark Secker on 01372 458733 or mark. secker@outlook.com.

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Onslow Village Residents’ Association Tuesday 8th January 7.15pm ‘The Royal Star and Garter Homes 1916 -2018’. These are award-winning homes for veterans and their partners who live with disability or dementia. The digital presentation will give the history of The Royal Star and Garter Homes, the military connections and background and the new home in High Wycombe. The talk will take place in the Village Hall, Wilderness Road, Onslow Village, Guildford GU2 7QR. It is also hoped that a brief presentation will be given by Pat Radcliff about the Onslow Village defibrillator that is situated outside the Hall. Entry is free to members. £3 to non-members. Beauty and the Beast Panto Wednesday 9th to Saturday 12th January The whips are staging the panto in West Horsley Village Hall. There is a matinee on Saturday 12th and a supper night on Thursday 10th. Tickets are £8 child, £12 adult . The supper night is £17.50. Tickets from www.ticketsource.co.uk/ horsleyamdram. The Arts Society Guildford Wednesday 9th January 8pm Mad Men and the Artists. An illustrated lecture by Tony Rawlins. Fine art has provided the advertising world with a great deal of creative imagery in their campaigns. This lecture reveals some of the processes by which 40

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The Arts Society Horsley Lovelace Third Wednesday of each month 10.30am Join them to attend a wide ranging programme of lectures focussed on the arts. The lecture on the 16th January is ‘Making a Stand: Sporting Architecture & Heritage’ by Simon Inglis. Lectures are held at East Horsley Village Hall, Kingston Avenue, KT24 6QT. Coffee is available beforehand from 9.45am. New members are welcome and visitors pay £5. For details call Clare on 01483 283635 or visit www. theartssocietyhorsleylovelace.org.uk. East Horsley WI Wednesday 16th January 8pm The WI meets at the East Horsley Village Hall, Kingston Avenue, on the third Wednesday of every month except August. This month their speaker is Lesley Broster, who will tell The Story of London’s Oldest Markets, Borough, Covent Garden, Smithfield and Spitalfield, before having coffee and cake and a good chat. At the end of the month they have a New Year’s Lunch. Within the WI they have other activities book clubs, painting group, bridge and Rummikub, as well as craft events and outings. All visitors very welcome. For any enquiries please email burgejs@gmail.com.

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life? If you are struggling with someone else's drinking and need a way to cope, please join them. There are no dues or fees. For further information email discoveringchoices2018@gmail.com or text David 07878 192235 or Cyndi 07577 949944. Held at the Junior Room, Guildford United Reformed Church, 83 Portsmouth Road GU2 4BS. Library of Things Guildford Thursdays 4pm-7pm Guildford Borough Council, in partnership with Surrey County Council, have launched the Guildford Library of Things. Local residents can borrow hand-held DIY, gardening and decorating tools at a fraction of the cost to buy. For more information and to book an item please visit www. guildfordmakerspace.org.uk/news/guildford-library-ofthings. Held at Guildford Library, 77 North Street, Guildford. Enquiries to libraries@surreycc.gov.uk. The Arts Society Guildford Wey Valley Thursday 17th January 10.45am Please join them in Shalford Village Hall for their next lecture on ‘Passionate Potters: William de Morgan to Bernard Leach’ by Julian Richards. Julian will look at their works which are stunning, imaginative, even bizarre, but always unique. Refreshments available from 9.45am. Visitors £7 and new members very welcome. For more information about their programme, call 01483 423090 or email info@tasgwv.org. uk. The Ronnie Scott’s All Stars at G Live Thursday 17th January In the 60th Anniversary of one of the world’s most iconic music venues, The Ronnie Scott's All Stars: On Tour takes to G Live, to celebrate the 'Ronnie Scott's Story'. Direct from London’s world-famous jazz club and combining world class live jazz alongside rare archive photos and video footage, The Ronnie Scott’s All Stars, take you on a guided, musical tour of this music institution. Featuring classic music from the jazz greats who have performed at Ronnie Scott’s, projected images and footage, and tales of old Soho. Hosted and performed by the award-winning Ronnie Scott’s All Stars, led by the Club’s Musical Director, this is a unique evening celebrating the music and history of Ronnie Scott’s and is a must for any music fan. Visit www.glive.co.uk to book your tickets. Les Amitiès Française Thursday 17th January 7pm This lecture will be on Louis XIV and his Versailles, delivered by Thierry Viennois who has given fascinating talks for Amities Francaises for several years. Visitors are welcome and if they join Amities Françaises, their £10 entrance fee will be refunded. Coffee, tea and biscuits are served. Held at the Baptist Church Hall, Queen Street, Godalming, GU7 1BA. Visit www.amitiesfrancaises.com for more details.

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West Horsley Link Together Tea Saturday Saturday 19th January 2pm-4pm Find out about more than 20 groups, clubs and organisations you can be part of in the Village of West Horsley. There is something for everyone. Free entry, a warm welcome and tea and cake. All at West Horsley Village hall. Limited parking, so please walk, cycle or car share if possible. Call 01483 281789 or visit www.wiwesthorsley@wixsite.com for details. Jumble Sale at Shere Village Hall Saturday 19th January 2pm There will be a grand jumble sale in Shere Village Hall, Gomshall lane, GU5 9HE. Loads of jumble, plus a Tombola, book stall and tea, coffee and homemade cakes. All profits will go to Nowzad animal charity and Wood Green Animal Shelter. Entry is 50p and they would be delighted to see you at this event. 'Rising Stars' concert in Holy Trinity Church Bramley Saturday 19th January 7pm Entitled 'Across the Pyrenees' - French and Spanish music for saxophone with fantastic young musicians Jonathan Radford (saxophone) and Christine Zerafa (piano) in association with the Royal College of Music and in support of the RCM Hardship Fund. This will be an exciting and colourful exploration of the cultural sympathy and musical styles of the two countries on either side of the January 2019

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Poetry Landscapes at Watts Gallery Saturday 19th January 11am-4pm Led by Tamar Yoseloff in association with The Poetry Society. Bring along a poem in progress to this workshop with expert poet and tutor Tamar Yoseloff, before spending the afternoon drafting new poems inspired by the works of Christina Rossetti and reading them in the exhibition. Includes free entry to Christina Rossetti: Vision and Verse. Pre-booking required. Visit www.wattsgallery.org.uk.

Astolat Model Railway Circle exhibition Sunday 20th January 10am-5pm They will be holding their annual model railway exhibition at Surrey Sports Park, Guildford on There will be several model railways to enjoy as well as trade and society stands. A test track for OO and N gauge will be available for your own stock, also their Loco Doctor for any sick or ailing engines. A classic Bus will operate a free service between Guildford Rail station and the venue. Go to www.astolatmrc.co.uk for more information.

Shere Village Cinema- Nowhere in Africa Sunday 20th January 8pm A German Jewish refugee family moves to and adjusts to a farm life in 1930s Kenya. Book online at www. villagecinema.org. Guildford Rambling Club walks Various dates during January 10am Visitors are welcome to give them a try. For the nine mile walk from Sheepleas on Sunday 20th, contact David L on 07580 514270. Witley is the start point for David R’s (07935 887499) ten mile figure of eight walk on Sunday 27th. Dick, on 07516 407936, is the leader for the ten mile figure of 46

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The Arts Society Surrey Hills Tuesday 22nd January 9.45am for 10.30am start They continue their programme with a lecture entitled ‘Celebrating the Royal Academy of Arts : 25th Anniversary 1768-2018’ presented by Pamela Campbell-Johnston. This fully illustrated talk covers the illustrious history of the Royal Academy from the mid 18th Century through the 21st century. The Society meets in Shalford Village Hall on the fourth Tuesday in the month. New members and visitors are very welcome. Details of their programme of lectures, visits and holidays for 2019 can be found at www. theartssocietysurreyhills.org.uk.

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Call 01306 881816 today Circle Dancing Various days each week 7.30pm-9.30pm How about trying something different this New Year. Circle Dancing is great fun, helps to keep you fit and is relaxing. The dances are international folk dances done in a circle, creating a wonderful sense of community and no partner is required. The ethnic music, from many different countries, is beautiful. There is a wide range of dances from slow to fast and simple to more complex. Men and women of all ages are made very welcome. Classes at St Catherine's Hall. Call Lynn on 01420 474881. Historical Association, West Surrey Branch Tuesday 22nd January 7.30pm A lecture by Professor John Darwin of Oxford University: 'Not so much an empire more a world system: the British Empire in global perspective.' With the British Empire having joined those dissolved by the Great War and nearly thirty years after the collapse of the Soviet Union, it is time for a fresh understanding of the British experience. Held at St Nicolas' Hall, Bury Street, Guildford, GU2 4AW. Students free, nonmembers welcome (£3 at the door). Further details from Rollo Crookshank on 01252 319881 or email crookshank@ starkmann.co.uk. Horsley Garden Society Wednesday 23rd January 8pm Horsley Garden Society has encouraged the gardeners of the Horsleys and surrounding villages since 1924. They hold January 2019

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