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THE EDITOR'S NOTE And so spring finally arrives and our gardens awaken from their winter slumber. Having had a fabulous new extension built which properly overlooks my garden, I am very much looking forward to seeing the results of the bulb planting that was done last autumn. There is still lots more to do in my garden, and not being terribly green-fingered, it always helps to get inspiration where you can. My annual visit to the Chelsea Flower Show is always inspiring but sadly I cannot afford the cost and time for that level of creativity! However, help is at hand with the locally-based National Garden Scheme, a wonderful charity which sees over 3,500 private gardens opening annually to the public to raise money for charity – and the subject of our main article this month. The scheme offers visitors a great opportunity to see small, medium and large gardens created, in the main, by enthusiastic and dedicated owners. Some of the gardens are truly small, while others are on a much larger scale, but all offer great ideas that should work in all gardens, whatever their size. More often than not, the owners will be there to show off their creation, and almost all will always be happy to offer advice and explanation. For a very modest entry fee and usually a cup of tea and some cake, this is a great way of spending an afternoon. We have five copies of the Garden Visitor’s Guide 2019 to give away, so please visit www.vantagepointmag.co.uk/competitions for your chance to win a copy. As our Jotters have remarked, there are lots of notable dates this month, Chief, of course, must be Mothering Sunday, which falls on 31st March. This gives me the ideal opportunity to wish my own dear mum a very happy Mother's Day!
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alking is not only a very enjoyable pastime but also one that is good for your health and wellbeing. Walking is simple, free and one of the easiest ways to get more active, lose weight and become healthier. Sometimes overlooked as a form of exercise, walking briskly can help you build stamina, burn excess calories and make your heart healthier. The NHS promotes it, the Department for Transport even has a ‘walking investment strategy’, and organisations such as Walking for Health now exist to promote it. Surrey County Council (SCC) extols the benefits of it on their website. “Surrey is the ideal place to explore on foot. Whether you're an adventurous walker or prefer a short stroll, there's a walk to suit you.” Which is true, but what they don’t tell you is that they are now charging you for the privilege of using 'our' countryside by installing parking meters throughout the county. Early last year, a certain Cllr Mike Goodman, cabinet minister for environment and transport, announced proposals to install pay and display machines at Chobham Common, Norbury Park, Ockham and Wisley Common, Whitmoor Common and Rodborough Common, in Milford. Amidst much opposition, these were introduced at a cost of £330k in July 2018. SCC optimistically estimated
annual revenues of £448k against costs of £247k, with hopes that they could raise £200k per year to help with their budget shortfall. Parking charges are eye wateringly high. £1.30 per hour or £5 for three hours or more, and £6 for a minibus or horsebox. That’s a lot of money for walking in our local countryside and frankly just puts barriers in the way of encouraging people to get out more. The nearest spot to me is Rodborough Common. I must confess that I had never heard of this common until a few years ago, but since discovering it, I was an infrequent visitor. It is a perfectly pleasant place for a stroll but does not have the views of Puttenham, the openness of Hankley or the diversity of Elstead/Thursley commons, all very close. So why would anyone pay to walk Fido there instead of all the free places on their doorstep? The reality is that people have voted with their feet and are taking them elsewhere, leaving an empty car park and an empty parking meter, which I expect is still serviced several times a day by a now expensively underemployed parking warden. Rather optimistically, according to Surrey Live, SCC had budgeted for an average of 80 cars using this car park every day, with 37 required to just break even! It appears that many of the other car parks are now also largely empty, with reports of faulty ticket machines and over enthusiastic parking wardens (well, they do need something to do!). Surrey Live launched a petition in October 2018 which received more than 4,500 signatures (including mine) calling for the charges to be abolished and it appears that Surrey County Council will be debating this as this edition of VantagePoint gets delivered. But will they listen?
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The true cost of pet ownership Zoe Blake takes a look...
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ith 49% of UK adults owning a pet we certainly are a nation of animal lovers. There are approximately 11.1 million cats and 8.9 million dogs who are currently sharing our homes.
So over a lifetime you are looking at a cost of:
A recent survey (the PDSA Paw Report 2018) showed that the cost of ownership of our much-loved pets is still underestimated. In this article I want to raise awareness that it’s not just about the money when we are considering pet ownership.
These costs didn’t include initial purchasing of the pet or ongoing veterinary fees. So these figures could go up even higher.
Do you own a pet. whether it be a dog, cat or rabbit? Are you like me and feel that you are forever visiting the pet shop to stock up on their food? Are you having frequent visits to your veterinary surgeon and are worried about the fees mounting up? Have you ever stopped to think what this is all costing….? Do you know how much on average your pets cost you per month? Worryingly the survey flagged up that 69% of dog owners and 88% of cat owners underestimated these costs. The estimated minimum monthly cost was: Dog = £70-105 depending on size Cat = £70 Rabbit = £35
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So if you are considering a pet what could you do to help bring the cost down? It’s always worth chatting to friends and family to see if they have anything they don’t need, such as food, bowls, crates or hutches that they would be happy to donate to you. Chat through where they shop and compare costs of your essential items like food and vet fees. However, as well as the cost of keeping a pet, it would be wise to ask yourself: “Can I give the time and commitment it takes to provide a pet with a happy and healthy life“? It takes a lot of dedication to ensure that the five welfare needs are met: 1. To be protected from pain, suffering, injury and disease 2. To live in a suitable environment 3. To be housed with or apart from other animals 4. To be able to exhibit normal behaviour patterns 5. To have a suitable diet So please do your research if you are considering getting a pet or even adding to your menagerie. It’s not just about giving your pet a roof over their head, there is more to it than that! FIND OUT MORE
A worrying proportion surveyed thought that it would cost about £20!
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THE NATIONAL GARDEN SCHEME 90 YEARS SUPPORTING MEDICAL CHARITIES
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e often pride ourselves as a nation of garden lovers and certainly who can resist admiring the efforts of gardeners, especially when everything is in full bloom on a magnificent summer’s day. However, the benefits attributed to gardening extend far beyond working up a sweat and getting some fresh air – as I was to find out. The National Garden Scheme’s head office team are based in Hatchlands Park - a magnificent National Trust country house near Guildford. From here they organise and promote the annual open gardens events, and support over 500 volunteers across the country. Having heard that around 3,500 private gardens take part in the scheme every year I was intrigued to find out what inspires them to take part. George Plumptre is the organisation’s Chief Executive, and his enthusiasm for what the NGS achieves was to prove to be infectious. “Let’s start at the beginning. The District Nursing movement was established in Queen Victoria’s reign to train and support nurses working in the community. It had become well established by the mid-1920s when Queen Alexandria, Edward VII’s wife, was patron. She died in 1925 and Elsie Wagg, one of the trustees, had a brilliant idea of
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how to contribute to a memorial fund set up in the Queen’s memory. It was to have people open their gardens to visitors for a set fee of one shilling. All over England and Wales 608 gardens took part and in just one weekend they raised over £8,000 – that’s about £300,000 in today’s money!” The logos of various medical charities are displayed for the beneficiaries of the NGS, which includes The Queen’s Nursing Institute which ran the garden scheme until 1980 when it decided to set it up as an independent charity to continue supporting nursing. And so the NGS was founded with its own board of trustees, with the independent charity growing rapidly thereafter. Donations hit a record £3.1 million in 2018 - bringing the overall total to £55 million to benefit nursing and health charities. These include Macmillan Cancer Support, Marie Curie, Hospice UK and the Carers Trust. That’s a lot of money – so how is it raised?
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Spanish assets and Inheritance Tax At TWM Solicitors, we are often asked about the situation of expatriates who have purchased a property in Spain with a view to retiring to Spain, or who are already living in Spain but still own assets in the UK. The EU Succession Regulation (650/2012) came into force on 17 August 2015, under which Spanish successions are governed by the law of the last residence of the deceased, unless they made a Will opting for the law of their nationality (i.e. England and Wales) and this is important because it avoids the “forced heirship rules” which form part of the Spanish succession laws.
The choice of a particular Succession Law does not affect the charge to Inheritance Tax, which remains different in each country.
A British citizen could make an English or Spanish Will to cover their worldwide assets, or separate Wills for each jurisdiction.
Spanish Inheritance Tax is charged on the basis of “Tax Residency” of the beneficiary (not the deceased), which depends on having a permanent residency in Spain and spending more than 183 days per calendar year in Spain. If the beneficiary is a tax resident in Spain at the time of the deceased’s death, they would have to pay Spanish Inheritance Tax in connection with all of the assets they inherit worldwide; if they are not a tax resident in Spain at that time, then they only have to pay this in relation to the inherited assets which are based in Spain.
A Spanish Will will be valid, and admitted to Probate, in England and Wales if it was prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Spanish law at the time of its execution, as English Law regards this as being valid here. One argument for having two separate Wills is that the administration can proceed separately in each country, rather than one having to wait for the Will to be proved in the other before it can begin. When a British citizen makes a Spanish Will but already has an English Will in place, it is of the utmost importance to ensure that the Spanish Will does not inadvertently revoke the English Will; this can be avoided by showing a copy of the English Will to the lawyer preparing the Spanish Will.
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THE NATIONAL GARDEN SCHEME “Gardens registered to take part are listed in our yellow book every year which is The Garden Visitor’s Handbook,” said George picking up and flicking through the very weighty directory. “They are also publicised on our website. So on the day we will try and get participating gardens as many visitors as we can. Visitors then pay an entrance fee, all of which goes to the NGS. The fee depends upon the garden with an average of around £5 per visitor.” A large display board dominates a whole wall in George’s office and on it are listed each and every one of the gardens that took part in 2018 – all 3,500 of them. A remarkable achievement. So what inspires owners of private gardens to take part – and attracts huge numbers of visitors every year? “I think what is interesting is the variety of people that open their gardens. There used to be a perception in the old days that the Garden Scheme was a bit posh. It’s certainly not the case today. Whoever you are – if you’ve got a nice garden you can open it for us. We also have lots of smaller gardens opening in groups, so you will find say six quite small gardens in one village that will all open together as a group on the same day. We also have school
gardens and allotments – an incredibly varied portfolio.” I asked George why people enjoyed visiting other people’s gardens, adding slightly tongue in cheek if it perhaps was through jealousy or just wanting to be nosey. George smiled broadly. “We did quite a bit of research into this two years ago asking garden owners about their experiences. The owners enjoy opening because having created a lovely garden they want to share it with other people. Visitors realise they are entering somebody’s private space which appeals to them and they respect them for it. And of course they are keen to learn from their visits.” And what better way of finding out why the National Garden Scheme is so popular than to visit an open garden participant. Penny Snell has been opening her garden in Cobham for 30 years and as we explored it I could see why. Despite my visit being on a very cold and damp January day, the
Above: Penny Snell CBE in her garden in Cobham - Moleshill House, which is open three times this year and by arrangement for groups. www.pennysnellflowers.co.uk.
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garden looked wonderful with some eye-catching landscaping design. And Penny’s personal accounts of her interaction with visitors was engaging. “People are always incredibly appreciative and ask lots of questions. You can see that they love the garden and always say so. It’s lovely too to hear from people who have visited before. It’s so nice to hear them say that they’ve created new design features just like the ones they’ve seen here – and show me photographs too. It’s wonderful!” Penny, who was awarded a CBE in 2017 in recognition of her services helping to transform the NGS, is undoubtedly a wonderful ambassador for the scheme. She is a former Chairman and remains active as a County Organiser volunteer. As we chatted I could see the undoubted passion she has when receiving visitors to her garden, which include booked groups visiting from various European countries - and from as far away as Japan and Australia! “Gardening provides the satisfaction of getting outside in the fresh air, and the challenge of making things grow the way you want them to. It’s not always easy. But you’ve created something very nice and it’s wonderful to share it – and if you can raise money for charity by doing it what could be better?” George had also emphasised the benefits of gardening for people’s health and well-being. “We commissioned a report from The Kings Fund (the health charity working to improve health and care in England) in 2016. It highlighted the concept that being in a garden or a green space can be incredibly good for your health. It emphasised the benefits for people with mental health issues too, particularly depression. A chunk of our annual donations now go to nursing healthcare charities for garden-focused projects.” Thinking of joining in? What criteria does your garden need to meet? “County by county we have teams of volunteers who help to make the scheme so successful. Each has a County Organiser in charge who assess gardens that have March 2019
applied directly or who have been recommended by word-of-mouth,” George explained. “When they visit they are looking essentially for three key elements in a varying mix of quality, interest, and character. Some gardens have lots of all of them. Others may have incredibly high quality but possibly may not be so characterful. Or have more interest. Essentially we are looking for qualities that would keep visitors interested for say 45 minutes or so, although that’s not applied formally. It’s really that the assessment is intended to avoid disappointed visitors.” My own gardening skills are embarrassingly limited but I will certainly be visiting gardens taking part in the scheme around Surrey and Sussex this year to actively support the charity - and perhaps to seek some inspiration! There is an amazing array of ticketed gardens to visit and a series of events to take part in. Visit the NGS website to find out what’s on – they also have a mobile app you can download to help search for gardens near to you, and which provides details about the gardens and location directions too. Phil Kemp is a Godalming-based writer and photographer. www.weyriver.co.uk FIND OUT MORE The National Garden Scheme - www.ngs.org.uk www.facebook.com/NationalGardenScheme www.twitter.com/NGSOpenGardens www.instagram.com/nationalgardenscheme
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Outdoors and wellbeing at Leith Hill Place
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any people won’t have heard of Leith Hill Place, nestled on the southern slopes of Leith Hill about 5 miles from Dorking. Whilst architecturally it has mild significance in being Grade II* listed, its main attraction comes in the many famous names who have lived and visited, including composer Ralph Vaughan Williams, the Wedgwood family and naturalist Charles Darwin. The mansion, several cottages, two farms and about 400 surrounding acres were given to the National Trust by Vaughan Williams in 1945. The house was then let to various tenants until 2008. Initially the trust was unsure of what the future for this place could be; over the years, time has ravaged the outside of the building and major works to the roof and façade are needed. However the empty house was seen as an opportunity to open a new venue in Surrey and with the help of numerous dedicated volunteers the house first opened in summer 2013. During the past five years the trust has been experimenting with potential uses of the building, seeking to find a sustainable future. In 2018 the theme was ‘art’ and a programme of seven exhibitions or installations showed the versatility of the spaces, alongside workshops and classes. The theme for 2019 is ‘outdoors and wellbeing’, attempting to link the house with the wider estate and reconnect some of the disparate features on the hill which were all originally linked to the estate. A well-known example is Leith Hill Tower the highest point in south-east England, which was built by Richard Hull, owner of the Leith Hill estate in 1765. But lesserknown areas include the Rhododendron Wood garden planted by Caroline and Josiah Wedgwood in the 1840s when they purchased the estate and Frank’s Wood below the Tower (awash with bluebells in April/ May) and named in memory of woodman Frank Longhurst. Exhibitions and events at Leith Hill Place this year seek to highlight these hidden locations and encourage visitors to explore further on the estate. As well as the ever-popular music performances by local choirs and Royal College of Music scholars, this year’s programme includes activities linked to wellbeing, such as yoga retreat days and forest bathing. Workshops include painting with artist Jane Allison and scone baking with
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the Leith Hill Place volunteer bakers. Visit the website for full details or find us on Facebook (details below). Whilst the long term future of the house is still being sought, the mixed programme of events, workshops, venue hire for functions or meeting and exhibitions seems to suit the space, which has sheltered and inspired some of the country’s finest thinkers and creators. The house will be open Friday to Sunday and Bank Holiday Mondays, 11am5pm from 29th March to 27th October.
Top, from left: The view to the south from Leith HIll Place; the main house; scone baking. Above: Leith Hill Tower, from the poster created by Surrey Hills Enterprises (Louise Dunkley).
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Golf for all
Phil Kemp visits two local golf clubs to find out how the sport is evolving a far broader appeal
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have always tended to perceive golf clubs as the private domain of fairly well-heeled perhaps older gentlemen with a lot of time on their hands – a view perhaps not helped by the fact that when I visited golf clubs as a youngster this was certainly the case. I was invited to two local clubs where I was genuinely taken by just how much the sport is changing, and in quite innovative ways. “It was certainly the case when I first joined a golf club that you had to wear a jacket and tie in the clubhouse and it was seen as quite a stuffy place to be,” agreed Peter Gallagher, the manager at Betchworth Park in Dorking. “But things are very different now. We are really succeeding in attracting a broad range of people, both experienced golfers and newcomers to the game, and across all age groups. Of course you get retired people playing during the week as they have the time, but at weekends it’s completely different – it’s almost like two golf clubs!” Where we were sitting in the clubhouse you could watch members improving their game on the practice range, and enjoy the course stretching out into the distance in this picturesque corner of Surrey. “We are proud of our Junior Academy here at Betchworth,” Tom Bridger, the club’s Head Professional, chipped in. “It is a coaching programme for juniors where we get them ready to be able to play so they can get out on their own and make their own decisions on the course. They get 50 group lessons in the year and as much time as they need on the practice range.” “We also do an outreach at local schools where we go and deliver their PE sessions – and last year we got to 400
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pupils across the year fours. We give them the chance to play golf using big plastic clubs and tennis ball-sized foam balls. It’s great because you get all the noise and excitement that kids naturally have and its ended up with school teams playing at the club. We had a hundred juniors playing here on one morning.” “It was organised chaos,” laughed Peter. “Tom proved he had the patience of a saint – but it was brilliant. Start them young and keep them interested.” And Tom added very pointedly: “And it gets them away from their smart phones for a bit too!” At Milford Golf Club I talked with manager Shah Bani-Sadr over a cup of coffee in their comfortable and recently refurbished clubhouse. “We are a very friendly golf club with a good social side and we provide a lot of different avenues
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for getting into the game - and also for meeting other like-minded people. We do have a lot of retired members here who of course come to play golf but also really enjoy chatting and having a laugh over a meal and great coffee. It’s something we like to focus on.” The club is currently undertaking some exciting projects which includes creating three new holes and extending their membership to attract inexperienced golfers, and young people. “Simon Fowler is our Golf Professional and newcomers come and talk to him about their golfing experiences. To Simon even if they’ve only ever hit a few balls that’s not a problem. He’ll get them onto the driving range or the putting green to ease them into it and make sure they’re comfortable playing. And at the end of the day it’s their enjoyment
that is most important. They can play group lessons which spreads the cost and they’ll also enjoy the sociable aspect of that too.” I had explained to Shah that my golfing experience was minimal and I quickly realised that the club is very sympathetic to people like me. “Once we’ve got them practising we can get them comfortable to be out on the course, and buddy them up with other players of a similar standard or an experienced golfer. Then after that it’s up to the new player as to whether they want to take up membership. We have a wide range of memberships to suit everyone of all ages and there are no limits to handicaps or abilities. As long as you want to play golf you can be a member.” The clubhouse had a very sociable feel to it and a welcoming atmosphere with some members seated nearby having a lively conversation, and probably bragging about their earlier session out on the course. “We have events where we do something for fun with golfers and non-golfers. This could for example be a ninehole event where the golfer plays tee to green, and the less experienced golfer putts out. Anyone can putt out and often families come along with their children to have a bit of fun, and end the day with a barbecue and a few drinks.” My brief visits to both clubs gave me a much betterinformed opinion of what you’ll experience both on and off the course - and I must confess that I had a positive feeling that perhaps even I might one day venture out and have a go. Both managers had some great stories of people’s experiences at their clubs – with perhaps the account from George at Betchworth Park being the most heart-warming one to close with. “Last year we had a Senior Junior Competition, that’s where you have a senior playing with a junior. The winning pair was an 89-year-old and a 10-year-old!” Phil Kemp is a Godalming-based writer and photographer. www.weyriver.co.uk Far left: Peter Gallagher and Tom Bridger; Left: Shah Bani-Sadr. Above: Betchworth Golf Club
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he fifth GUTS Motor Tour took place on Sunday 16th September 2018, blessed with fine weather, a record number of participants and a wonderfully varied array of fine automobiles. Starting from Squires at Secretts, who kindly opened up early to provide bacon butties, teas and coffees to all entrants and organisers, the Motor Tour got underway at around 9.30am. The route took the cars to the Wellington Country Park for a coffee pit stop via some beautiful country roads in Surrey and Hampshire. From there, the cars made their way to The Royal Military Academy in Sandhurst, where they were parked up in a reserved spot by the lake, with picnic tables and a fine view of the main building. Meeting entrants there was John Sandy and his fine team of guides, who were on hand to offer tours of Sandhurst to all entrants. The tours were well appreciated by all who went on them, and the guides were singled out for their knowledge, great charm and humour. All in all, it was a fabulous day. With the obligatory raffle, the tour raised more than £4,500, the bulk of which will be donated to GUTS with a smaller donation to The Sandhurst Trust in gratitude for their hospitality. This takes the amount raised since 2014 to more than £18,000 for a great local charity. The next GUTS Motor Tour will take place on Sunday 22nd September 2019. If you have a veteran, vintage or classic car and would like to join our mailing list, please email gutsmotortour@gmail.com or call Stefan on 01483 421601. About GUTS he GUTS Rally was started by Sarah Grillo in 2003 to raise money for GUTS, which was founded in 1983 by Professor Chris Marks, who recognised that early detection was key to improving bowel cancer survival rates. They initiated one of the first bowel cancer mass screening programmes in the UK, reaching 20,000 patients from 37 GP practices in the Guildford area in its first year.
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The organisers would like to thank the following for their assistance in 2018: John Sandy and Vaughan Kent-Payne from Sandhurst; Nikki Merritt and Wellington Country Park; Nerissa Deeks, Joe Smith and Chris Marks from GUTS; Suzie Gortler, Lyndsay McEwan Lee and Jan Crossman for selling raffle tickets, Paul Redmond for marshalling duties and Phil Kemp for the photos. For the raffle prizes, we thank: The Holiday Inn, Winchester; Penny Eccles Pottery Courses; Albury Vineyard; RHS Wisley; Nerissa Deeks; G Live; Yvonne Arnaud Theatre; Mallow Flowers & Gifts, Midhurst; Debbie Bowyer; Red Mist Leisure and Grayshott Pottery.
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The multi-award winning Silent Pool Gin will be unveiling an exquisite garden at RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2019 (21st–25th May) for a second year. Working once again with Garden Designer David Neale and his company Neale Richards Garden Design, the Surrey based Distillery hopes to follow the success of its debut garden in 2018, which won the prestigious People’s Choice award.
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he multi-award winning Silent Pool Gin will be unveiling Made with a delicate blend of 24 botanicals and bottled on-site in the beautiful, rural landscape an exquisite garden at RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2019 of the Surrey Hills, Silent Pool Gin draws inspiration directly from its unique surroundings. The distillery aims to be as energy efficient as possible with a strong commitment to sustainability. for a second year. Working once again with garden Taking this as inspiration, The Silent Pool Gin Garden 2019 will examine plant technologies and designer David Neale and his company NealeRichards the “greening” of inner city spaces. Working with the University of Surrey, David Neale will be Garden Design, the Surrey based distillery hopes to follow exploring energy generation using plants to create a space that absorbs the stress of everyday the success of its debut garden in 2018, which won the life through the senses. prestigious People’s Choice award.
Made with a delicate blend of 24 botanicals and bottled on-site in the beautiful, rural landscape of the Surrey Hills, Silent Pool Gin draws inspiration directly from its unique surroundings. The distillery aims to be as energy efficient as possible with a strong commitment to sustainability. Taking this as inspiration, The Silent Pool Gin Garden 2019 will examine plant technologies and the “greening” of inner city spaces. Working with the University of Surrey, David Neale will be exploring energy generation using plants to create a space that absorbs the stress of everyday life through the senses.
David Neale and NealeRichards Designs are award winning designers at RHS Shows and long-time advertisers and good friends of us at VantagePoint. In 2009, David won a gold medal for his Urban Serenity design in the Small Garden category at the Hampton Court Flower Show. Since then, NealeRichards Garden Design has built a further five show gardens at the Hampton Court and Chelsea Flower shows for other designers, as well as his award-winning RHS Chelsea Flower Show garden in 2018. Once again, The Silent Pool Gin Garden will feature in RHS Chelsea Flower Show’s Space To Grow category. Launched in 2018, this new category showcases mid-size gardens along Royal Hospital Way that offer original ideas, trends and take-home messages. Held in the grounds of the Royal Hospital Chelsea every May since 1913, RHS Chelsea is the most famous flower show in the world. Showcasing the finest plants, flowers and garden design, one of the biggest attractions is the show gardens, which display both horticultural excellence and innovative landscape design.
Through the stone boulders at the garden’s entrance, the eye is drawn down the wide stone steps and into the inner space. A large, open ceiling void engages the viewer with the scented rose bed, while a teal, semitransparent, etched botanical water wall moves the air within this space
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Here are a couple of lovely, fresh seafood recipes for spring. These have been provided by Loch Fyne who are dedicated to providing the world with Scotland’s finest seafood, all available by mail order.
Crispy Oysters with Horseradish
Fillet of Gigha Halibut on Loch Fyne Shellfish Vegetable Broth
This easy-to-prepare recipe from Loch Fyne Oysters is a delicious way to serve fresh oysters, which are high in calcium, potassium, magnesium, vitamin B-12, zinc and iron, and are in season all year round. The company began farming oysters in the pristine waters of Loch Fyne 40 years ago, and now supplies top hotels and events all over the world. The guiding principle behind the company is to present the best in authentic Scottish seafood whilst minimising the impact on the environment.
Ingredients: 4 x 140g halibut fillet, skinned; 4 slices white bread; 1 egg for egg wash; 300ml langoustine stock made from shells (or seafood stock); 1 large carrot; 100g leek; 1 large potato; 4 langoustine tails; 4 fresh oysters; 4 scallops; 2 spring onions; 20g parsley; 100ml double cream; 40g butter.
Ingredients: 6 oysters; 200g mayonnaise; 40g freshly grated horseradish; 1 egg; 100g plain flour; 100g panko breadcrumbs. Method: 1. Remove the oyster meat from the shells. 2. Clean the oyster shells thoroughly and set to the side. 3. Crack the egg into a bowl and whisk. 4. Coat the oyster meat in the plain flour, dip into the whisked egg and then into the breadcrumbs. 5. Add the grated horseradish to the mayonnaise and mix together. 6. Deep fry the bread-crumbed oysters and place inside the clean oyster shells. 7. Top each with a teaspoon of mayonnaise You can order fresh oysters, sustainably farmed halibut and much more delivered to your door from their online shop at www.lochfyne.com.
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Method: 1. Turn oven to 180°C. Dice the potatoes and place them in a pan of simmering seafood stock. 2. Cut the leeks and carrot into long, thin strips, and add vegetables when potatoes are soft. When the vegetables are cooked, remove them and the potatoes from the stock and boil the stock to reduce it by one third. 3. Brush egg wash on the skin side of the halibut and press firmly onto the bread. Cut around the fillet and discard the extra bread. Heat a frying pan and add rapeseed oil. Sear the halibut by placing it bread side down in the pan, then place in the oven for 4 minutes. 4. Add cream to the reduced stock and bring to simmer again. Return the vegetables to the stock, and add spring onions and potatoes. Allow to rest. 5. Remove halibut from the oven and turn it over. Add butter, scallops, langoustine tails and oysters to the pan. Baste the halibut with butter. 6. Place vegetables and potatoes from stock in centre of serving dish. Arrange shellfish on top. Place the halibut on the vegetables and shellfish. Add chopped parsley to the stock and pour in stock to cover the bottom of the dish.
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n asparagus bed is one of life’s luxuries; an area of ground dedicated solely to the production of one glorious vegetable! It may seem an extravagance, but I can assure you that an asparagus bed is 100% worth the investment, as freshly harvested asparagus is a true delicacy. Home-grown asparagus, cooked a short while after harvesting, is a vastly superior vegetable to shop-bought stuff, its sweet flavour is utterly delectable. Spring is the perfect time to plant asparagus; so make the most of this opportunity, for the sooner you start an asparagus bed, the sooner you can enjoy your first harvest. Asparagus growers do not receive instant gratification. Asparagus can be raised from seeds, an economical, but lengthy process. A far better option is to order one-year old asparagus plants, known as crowns, which produce their first harvest in the third year after planting. This might seem an age away, but once established, an asparagus bed will produce a delicious harvest every year, from April until mid-June. Asparagus beds can be productive for 20 years or more.
Asparagus flourishes on sandy soils. Avoid shade; choose a sunny or partially shaded area, in a location where asparagus has not been grown before. Asparagus won’t grow well in waterlogged soil, so if your soil tends to be damp, consider creating a raised bed to improve the drainage. Avoid planting asparagus in areas that have recently grown potatoes or Jerusalem artichokes, as unplanned, leftover plants can pop up unexpectedly. Asparagus doesn’t appreciate competition from weeds, or other plants, so it’s vital to thoroughly weed the area as many times as possible before planting, and at regular intervals afterwards. Asparagus plants are monecious: plants are either male or female. Male asparagus plants are more productive, as they don’t produce seeds, so have more energy to produce a harvest. You could grow green, purple, and white asparagus. Purple asparagus varieties have a sweeter flavour, with less fibre. They require better growing conditions and need more staking than green asparagus. For white asparagus, cover plants with a deep layer of soil, which keeps the plants in darkness, thereby preventing the development of chlorophyll, (which creates green pigment), so plants produce white spears. Gijnlim is an F1 all male, green hybrid, that’s early and productive. Stewarts Purple is a disease resistant, mid to late season asparagus. Soak asparagus crowns in a bucket of water overnight, to rehydrate the plants. Thoroughly weed the bed, then create a central ridge, place the centre of the crown at the top of the ridge, with the plant’s roots draped at either side. Plant each crown 30cm (12inch) apart. I use a good quality nutrient rich compost as a mulch to cover the crowns after planting; you could use homemade compost, just ensure that it is free of weed seeds. Images: Asparagus 'Gijnlim' by Beth Otway.
FIND OUT MORE For more gardening advice, the results of my tomato, compost, slug and snail trials, my plant fair calendar, and much more besides, visit my website at www.pumpkinbeth.com.
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it just because of their financial situation – we are excited to see what we can do to help”.
The Wysch Foundation was set up in 2018 by the Wyschna family, Nick, Brenda, Lizzie and Andy. The goal of the charity is to make the arts more accessible to more people. Nick Wyschna, chairman of The Wysch Foundation (pictued above) said: “The older I get and the more theatre I produce with my company Guildford Fringe, the more I see how theatre and the arts is such a middle-class industry, and not inclusive enough. The thing with the arts is that it can be a great way to escape from the real world and any troubles you may be having but far too often it isn’t because people can’t afford to indulge in it. That’s where, in a small way, we hope to help. Theatre is like any business, it has to make money, but it just seems so sad that some people don’t get to enjoy
The Wysch Foundation is sending families to the theatre who wouldn’t usually be able to afford the luxury. Starting in Guildford and the surrounding areas, they hope to raise the curtain on a love for the arts to many families. As the charity grows, they hope to help students who have the talent but not the funds to train at drama school, making it easier to forge a career in theatre and the arts. There are no paid staff running this small charity, so every penny goes directly to the cause. The Wysch Foundation would like to thank Downs Solicitors and Churchmill Partnership Accountants (both based in Godalming) for volunteering their time and expertise in setting up the charity and for their continued support. This is a true example of the community coming together to help make things better. Until their website is up and running, Guildford Fringe are hosting a page all about the charity at www.GuildfordFringe.com. If you would like to get involved in some way or you know of a deserving family that could do with an evening out, please contact the team at info@GuildfordFringe.com. During the Guildford Fringe Adult Panto (Peter Pan & The Loose Boys) over £1000 was raised for the charity and The Wysch Foundation will be the chosen charity for the company for the coming years.
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Upper Froyle to Kingsley This is a pretty, largely flat walk through some varied woods and fields. The walk was submitted by Guildford Rambling Club (see guildfordramblingclub.org.uk). 1. Carefully cross the A31 from the dead end and go into the side road opposite. Cross a railway bridge and then a river bridge and immediately turn left. Walk about a mile along the road to take the first turn right, Follow this to a T junction and turn right. Continue down to cross the main road through Binsted and continue forward in the road opposite to reach the church. Turn right here, into the churchyard. Continue along its right-hand side to exit into a field. (Just by the exit is the grave of Viscount Montgomery.) Continue forward to a T junction with a track. Follow a yellow arrow right and, almost immediately, another left. Cross between fields to trees. The path dips down, crosses a tiny footbridge and then climbs up to a T junction with a path. Turn left. 2. Follow this path through trees and past a pond and from field to field, with fields right and a lake left. The path reaches a gate at the entrance to a wildlife conservation area. Go through it and walk parallel to the edge of a lake, staying up against the edge of trees. Continue forward beyond the end of the lake to reach a soggy spur of vegetation reaching out from the left-hand side and then, by the third power line pole, turn left to cross a small footbridge in trees. Go straight across the field beyond it to the tree line and turn right to walk along its edge and up the slope to Stubbs Farm. Pass the farm house and follow the signposts to jink left and right around the
barns and out, east, on a concrete track to South Hay Farm. Pass this and reach a road. 3. Go straight across to take a track passing Colesons Cottage and entering a field. Still heading east, cross two fields and then a very large one. Meet a crossing track on the far side at a post showing routes left and forward. A few yards beyond it, half hidden in the end of a hedge, is a 3-way signpost. At it, turn right. Walk close to the hedge until, just after a short dip down, taking a footpath left. At the first corner go right for a few yards to find a yellow arrow taking you left and steeply down steps through trees to emerge in another field. Go straight across, through trees and into another field where you head for the far left-hand corner. Climb over a stile and immediately fork left to walk alongside a garden hedge. Quickly reach a tiny stile and, once over it, turn right and walk to a gate onto a drive by the side of a house. Go straight across and through a gate into a grassy corridor. Continue forward, south, for almost ¾ mile, down successive straight corridors (The Straits), at one point passing Llamas and Goats. Eventually reach houses and the main road, the B3004, through Kingsley. 4. Emerge opposite the Cricketers. The village shop is 100 yards along to the left. Cross the road and take the track parallel to the road and running left, away from the Cricketers. There is a small car park and, behind it, a lake. You could picnic by the lake. After lunch, walk along the road edge, passing the pub, ignoring a first footpath left but taking the second. This takes you into the car park by the Golf Club’s club house. Exit by the far right-hand corner. Follow a track which then swings sharp left. About 100 yards on, look for a stile and a yellow arrow on your right. Cross into a field and head forward down it into a line of trees. A little way in, reach a T junction with a crossing track. Ignore the footpath left immediately before it. Emerge on the crossing track and ignore the footpath forward which is immediately opposite. Instead, turn right and walk along the track to reach a road. Turn right and walk up to the B3004 again. Cross, jink left and turn right to walk up the road signed to South Hay, passing a church. After another ¼ mile, find a footpath on the left, out into a large field. 5. You are going to be heading roughly north-west (NW) now for over ¾ mile. In the first field, head out half-right to the edge and then left along the edge to find a gap. This has a large yellow disk next to it and an arrow pointing out half-left across the next field
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to a similar disc on the other side. At this second disk, slip left through a line of trees into another field and, there, head straight out and over a stile on the far side. In the next field continue forward to a T-junction with a track and a 2-way signpost. Turn left and cross a small footbridge. Beyond the footbridge there is a pond on the right-hand side. At its far end, a yellow arrow takes you right and, a few yards later, you break left to find a stile on the right. Climb over the stile to join a crossing path and turn right. Walk through trees and at a right-hand bend in the path, fork left and into a small field. Cross slightly left to reach the start of a rough stony track climbing up between trees. Reach a road and turn left along it to continue. Pass some houses and reach a sharp left bend. 6. At this point continue forward on a gravel drive to pass the Old Stables. About 100 yards on, the track swings right but you continue straight ahead, north, on a grassy path. You will now walk north for about a mile. At first, the path runs alongside a hedge, then through trees until you reach a gap, on the right, into a huge field. Jink right, into the field, then continue
forward, north, along its left-hand edge. Reach a point where the hedge swings right. Here, jink right to go through a gap to continue on in another field. Walk north along its right-hand side to reach Malms Cottages and emerge between them onto a road. Continue forward to a T junction with another road. Go straight across this and up the bank to continue north. Pass under some National Grid power lines and quickly find a small gap, left. Go through and turn right to continue north. Eventually, reach the far side and drop down onto a road. Turn left and walk down to turn right and cross the Wey and the railway line and arrive back at the A31.
DISTANCE: 10 miles MAP: Explorer 144 Basingstoke, Alton & Whitchurch, Odiham, Overton & Hook HOW TO GET THERE: A section of dead-end road parallel to the A31 and running left from the Hen & Chicken pub. From Farnham direction, take the A31 to pass Bentley. Then look for the sign for a right turn to Upper Froyle and just beyond it a sign pointing right to the Hen & Chicken. Turn across the A31 to the Hen & Chicken and immediately turn left to cross in front of the pub and petrol station into the dead-end road. For many more walks, please visit our website at: www.vantagepointmag.co.uk/category/walks. March 2019
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The first month of spring is upon us! As I write these Jottings the snow is melting and the rain has arrived - let’s hope it does not stay long. I love the old proverb ‘March comes in a like a lion and goes out like a lamb’, which means that winter is ending and spring is beginning. For me March is the true start of the year (as it was in Roman times) with daffodils in abundance, they bring a ray of sunshine. This month we have Pancake Day, Spring Equinox, St Patrick’s Day and last, but by no means least, Mother's Day! World Day of Prayer Service Friday 1st March 10.30am All are welcome to join this service. It will be taking place at St Pius Church in Merrow. Surrey Border Movie Makers First Friday of each month They are a filmmaking club whose members consist of retired professionals, experienced film makers and complete beginners. They share a love of making films which they do to the best of their ability including holiday films, drama, comedy and documentary. If you are interested in seeing what they do, go along to one of their monthly meetings, your first visit is free. They meet at St Joan's Centre, 19 Tilford Road, Farnham, GU9 8DJ. Contact secretary@surreyborder.org.uk for more information. Volunteers needed at Pewley Down First Saturday in the month 10am Can you help look after a GBC Nature Reserve near the centre of Guildford? Pewley Down Volunteers meet inside the gate to the allotments at the top of Pewley Hill. They stop at 12 noon for hot drinks, which are provided. Please wear your oldest, warmest clothes, including work boots and thorn proof gloves. The ground is uneven with plenty of rabbit holes. They provide goggles. Work safely with hand tools, such as loppers and saws. Email pewleydownvolunteers@gmail.com for more details. A Year at Ochre Until Sunday 3rd March various times during the week Artist in Residence Helen Locke puts a spotlight on Ochre. Hidden away on the outskirts of Guildford is a unique print studio that has an amazing impact on the community. As Artist in Residence during 2018 Helen Locke has documented the daily life of Ochre Print Studio, from disability workshops to the screen stretching process of Ochre’s partner AD Colour. The Art Fund Gallery, The Lightbox, Chobham Road, Woking. GU21 4AA. For full details visit www.thelightbox.org.uk.
Polesden Lacey Wellness Walk Until Sunday 28th April Back by popular demand. Take time to reflect and recharge on our self-led trail, guiding you to some of the stunning viewpoints around the estate. Drink in the peace and beauty of the landscapes of Polesden Lacey and the Surrey Hills beyond, as you enjoy precious time to yourself. Ask for your map at reception. Normal admission applies. For full details on this and other events please visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/polesdenlacey. Corona Worldwide: West Surrey Branch First Tuesday of the month 11am If you have lived overseas and would like to meet women with similar experiences, you are warmly invited to join this group for coffee and companionship in the Beano Café of the Guildford Institute, opposite the Library in North Street - entrance in Ward Street. Probus ’83 Club Guildford First Thursday of the month This is a club for retired men with a professional or business background to meet for drinks, lunch and an after lunch speaker. Other activities include golf, bowls, visits to places of interest and an investment group. Held at Weybourne House, Old Portsmouth Road, Guildford. They welcome new members. Visit www.probus83.org.uk, call Paul Sherren on 01483 531623 or email paul.sherren@ntlworld.com. Guildford Cardiac Support Group Second Tuesday of the month 7.30pm They normally have a guest speaker at each of their meetings who give a presentation on their own dedicated topic - typically this would relate to cardiac, dietary, exercise or other current medical issues affecting people who may at some stage have undergone cardiac procedures in hospital. Talks normally last for about 30 minutes and are followed by discussions over refreshments. Visitors and new members welcome. Held at St John's Centre, Stocton Close, Guildford GU11HA. Please contact Jennifer Korolowicz on 01483 826175 or visit www. guildfordcardiac.co.uk. Art Classes at Shalford Village Hall Wednesdays A few places remain for these lively and structured classes each Wednesday with fully experienced tutor Veronica Dunce. For more details please call 01483 893723.
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Guildford Jazz Two gigs every month Guildford Jazz aims to bring some of Britain’s finest jazz musicians to a local audience, in an intimate and welcoming “jazz club” environment. They run two gigs each month at The Pavilion at Guildford Rugby Club on the second Wednesday of the month and a Jazz Cafe in the bar of the Electric Theatre on a Tuesday night each month . For full details on what’s on go to www.guildfordjazz.wordpress.com. New Public Speaking Club Every second and fourth Wednesday 7.30pm For anyone looking to improve their public speaking skills, Surrey Speakers Club is a new public speaking club which aims to help people overcome their fear of public speaking or just to improve their speaking skills. Whether for work or personal reasons, they provide a friendly and supportive environment where people can practice their speaking skills without fear of criticism or ridicule. Meeting at The Keep, Castle Street, Guildford. See www.surreyspeakers.com for details or contact Hannah at surreyspeakers@gmail.com. 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-of-things. Held at Guildford Library, 77 North Street, Guildford. Enquiries to libraries@surreycc.gov.uk. Mindfulness Meditation and Self-improvement Weekly drop in during March Take control of your life and decide to improve it by attending a session where you’ll learn to maintain focus, calm your mind and enhance your happiness. These guided, engaging and interactive sessions will show you methods to reduce stress, to handle negative self-talk and to calmly organise your activities in this world. No previous experience is required. Including free sessions for new attendees. Further details at www. calmcurious.com or call 07853 406668.
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07920 295713. Then on Saturday 30th, there's a seven and a half mile walk from Chiddingfold church through fields and farms via Coombe Court and Sandhills. Full details at www. guildfordramblers.org.uk. Rambert2 at G Live Tuesday 5th to Wednesday 6th March Rambert2 is a new ensemble made up of some of the best early career dancers from around the world, coming together to showcase just how intense, exhilarating and fierce contemporary dance can be. The group bring life to dance with outstanding ability, creativity and individuality. As well as bringing world-class dance to more people in more places, Rambert2 also create and deliver unique education and learning experiences for schools and other communities, supported by the Linbury Trust. Phone 01483 369350 or go online to www. GLive.co.uk. Guildford Travel Club Tuesday 5th and 19th March 8pm Illustrated talks on travel by a range of photographers, travellers, explorers, mountaineers and writers. The club welcomes visitors to each talk. On 5th acclaimed wildlife photographer and travel guide Paul Goldstein will be giving a lavishly illustrated talk entitled ‘Jaguars and Big Cats’ and on 19th Charlie Walker will give a talk entitled ‘Through Sand and Snow’. Visit www.guildfordtravelclub.org.uk or call Barbara Rogers on 07899 868128.
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Call 01306 881816 today Guildford Flower Club Wednesday 6th March 6.45pm for 7.30pm start Do you think of Flower Arranging as old fashioned? Think again! Visit Guildford Flower Club and see current ‘Floral Art’ trends by a variety of demonstrators. No knowledge of anything floral is needed to visit or join the club. Workshops are regularly held where members can gain new skills in a friendly, non-threatening environment. On the 6th Peter Boydnor will demonstrate A Grand Tour. For more information please call Cynthia on 01483 772019. Wonersh and District Garden Club Wednesday 6th March 7.30pm Mr Simon Richards from London Royal Parks will give an illustrated talk entitled ‘Richmond Park and the Isabella Plantation’. Looking ahead, Wednesday 3rd April is the date of their Spring Show with 16 classes of Spring Flowers. Held in The Memorial Hall. Entry forms and further information available by telephoning 01483 893627. Guildford Museum Thursday 7th March 10.30am Join them for their new talks programme being held fortnightly on Thursdays starting at 10.30am with time for refreshments and a chat. The talk will start at 11am and last for about 30 minutes. On 7th March, Emma Raymond, the museum's curatorial assistant, will talk about some of the objects on display in the ‘Our History Our Identity’ exhibition. This display focuses on some of the rural communities within the borough
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for art and ideas and were part of a circle including Evelyn De Morgan, Julia Margaret Cameron and Gertrude Jekyll. Join curators and experts to discover more about women in the Watts’s circle and see their exhibition, Christina Rossetti: Vision and Verse. For more information visit www.wattsgallery.org.uk. Paul Carrack Friday 8th March Legendary Sheffield-born singer, songwriter and former front man of Ace, Squeeze and Mike and The Mechanics, Paul Carrack, returns to the road. Dubbed by the BBC as ‘The Man with the Golden Voice’, Paul is undoubtedly a key figure in British pop history, an all-rounded musical talent and as his devoted fans know all too well, a Paul Carrack show is truly something very special. Booking information via 01483 369350 or www.GLive.co.uk. Calligraphy Course at Watts Gallery Saturday 9th March 1pm-4pm Led by Leanda Xavian. Calligraphy means 'the art of beautiful writing'. Learn how to use a dip pen and nibs to create an elegant, modern writing style before inscribing your own name in ink. Pre-booking required. For more information and to book visit www.wattsgallery.org.uk. Science Week and Spring Plant Fair Saturday 9th to Sunday 17th and Friday 22nd to Sunday 24th March Celebrate the important scientific work carried out at RHS Garden with a visit during Science week (9th-17th) when there
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will be hands-on activities, workshops and talks. Follow this with a visit to the Spring Plant Fair (22nd-24th) and meet the growers and choose quality plants from over 30 nurseries, many with the RHS Award of Garden Merit (AGM). Both events are included in normal Garden admission. More detail on the website, www.rhs.org.uk/wisley. Rotary Clubs in Guildford meeting Monday 11th March 6.15pm-8pm The three Rotary Clubs in Guilford extend a cordial invitation to an open meeting to be held in the Guildhall, High Street, Guildford. The Mayor of Guildford will be one of their guests outlining how Rotary supports work in the charitable sector. If you are interested in receiving an invitation to join them, or to find out more about the work of Rotary in general, please contact Geoff Wilson call 01252 338238 or geoffmw@hotmail. com. Get More from your Library Monday 11th and 25th March 2pm Introducing Library Guide talks at Guildford Library. Volunteers will deliver a 'talk and walk' round the Library to explain some of the services and resources on offer to members old and new. The talk is fortnightly on Monday afternoons at 2pm and lasts about half an hour. Visit www.surreycc.gov.uk/libraries for details of all events and activities at your local Library. Women in Photography: A History of British Trailblazers Until 2nd June Featuring around 70 works including Turner Prize winners and
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nominees and Venice biennale exhibitors such as Helen Sear, Sam Taylor-Johnson, Hannah Collins, Gillian Wearing and Jane and Louise Wilson. The works featured will date from the mid19th century through to 2009 and will chart progressions in style, techniques and popular subject matter. The works will be presented chronologically and visitors will be transported on a whistle-stop journey of the history of female photography. The Lightbox in Woking, Surrey, For further information please visit thelightbox.org.uk. 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 at www.guildfordyoga@ yahoo.co.uk. ToC Voices - in harmony against Cancer Mondays 6.30pm-8pm They are a choir whose members have all either had a cancer experience, are living with Cancer or have cared for/caring for someone with cancer. Recent research tells us that singing helps boost the immune system, reduces stress and makes us feel good. Make new friends and have some fun. If you would like to find out more, join them for a rehearsal at All Saints Church Vicarage Gate, Guildford GU2 7QJ.
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Rough Crossing Monday 11th to Saturday 16th March A high class comedy on the high seas, Stoppard’s most hilarious and brilliant play comes to Guildford. The sharp Atlantic winds turn to world-class gales of laughter as these colourful characters become tangled up in a typically Stoppardian string of absurd events. For more information please visit www. yvonne-arnaud.co.uk or call 01483 440000. The Inner Wheel Club Guildford Easter Cream Tea Tuesday 12th March 2.30pm Guest speaker Martin Ellis talks on ‘Clandon Park, the fire and the future’. Attended by the Mayor and Mayoress of Guildford. Held at Normandy Village Hall, Glaziers Lane, GU3 2DD. To book contact Sheila Danson on sheila.danson@gmail.com or 01428 682353. All proceeds to their charity, Sight for Surrey. Badminton and Squash Clubs Wednesdays 7.30pm-9.15pm CPA Sports Club is a friendly, mixed ability club using the lovely facilities at Cranmore School, West Horsley. Badminton and squash during term-time. New members welcome to come for a couple of free trial sessions. Squash also available on Tuesdays. Competitive fees. Contact cranmoreracquets@outlook.com or ring Joanna on 01372 452513 for details. Guildford and Woking Humanists Tuesday 12th March 7.30pm Stephen Evans talks on 'Secularism protects'. Steven was formerly campaigns manager and is now chief executive of the March 2019
National Secular Society. What makes some rabbis, some bishops and Richard Dawkins unite in support of secularism? What is secularism and why is it important for freedom and democracy throughout the world, including this country? The Guildford Institute, Ward Street, Guildford, GU1 4LH. For further information, please phone David Simmonds on 01483 800397 or visit http://guildfordwoking.humanist.org.uk. Onslow Village Residents’ Association Tuesday 12th March 7.15pm This evening includes the AGM and a talk on Dapdune Wharf and the Wey Navigation. Allan Williams, a National Trust Volunteer at Dapdune Wharf, will give a presentation about the historical background to the construction of navigations with illustrated journeys down the navigations. You will also be able to renew your membership at this meeting. Complimentary tea and coffee will be served. Entry is free to members. £3 to non members. Please remember to bring your membership cards Talk with Elizabeth Macneal and Dr Susan Owens Tuesday 12th March 7pm-8pm Elizabeth Macneal's debut novel is a tale of curiosity, love and possession in Pre-Raphaelite London. Set in the 1850s, it follows Iris, an aspiring young artist, as she meets two men who will transform her world, one a curiosity collector and the other an artist who wants to paint her. Based on Christina Rossetti and her wider circle, The Doll Factory will be published in May and has already won the 2018 Caledonia First Novel Award. Prebooking is required. For further information and to book tickets visit www.wattsgallery.org.uk.
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Watts Gallery Charity Dinner Wednesday 13th March Join Surrey Care Trusts Patron, songwriter and entertainer Sir Richard Stilgoe OBE DL for dinner at the Watts Gallery in Compton and help the local charity to blossom this spring. Guests can enjoy a sparkling reception and three course dinner in the sumptuous surrounds of this Grade II* listed Arts and Crafts Gallery, one of the most beautiful small galleries in Europe. Book online at www.visitguildford.com, call 01483 444333 or visit the Tourist Information Centre at 155 High Street, Guildford Surrey GU1 3AJ. The Guildford Scrabble Group Every Wednesday 7.30pm-10.30pm This is a very friendly group who welcome all new players, from beginners to seasoned players. Meeting in Salvation Army Hall, Woodbridge Road, Guildford weekly. Car parking is free and the cost is £4 per evening, which includes three games of scrabble, tea, coffee, cake and biscuits. All equipment is provided. For more information contact Barbara on 01483 579873 or David on 01483 715756. PeerTalk Every Wednesday 7.30pm-9pm A peer support group for anyone feeling down or depressed. A safe, confidential space to share and to be heard, to offer and to receive support from others who also know depression. No judgement, just acceptance and respect. Facilitated by trained volunteers. Followed by refreshments. Meeting at The Spike Community Centre, Warren Road, Guildford, GU1 3JH. Just come along, a warm welcome awaits. Visit www.peertalk.org. uk for more details. The Arts Society Guildford Wednesday 13th March 8pm Caravaggio : Murderer or Genius? An Illustrated lecture by Julia Musgrave. Caravaggio’s paintings inspired many artists during his lifetime and went on to influence many more from Rubens to Rembrandt. Yet he is famed not only for his art but also for his criminal record. This lecture follows the artist’s life and looks at why and how his influence spread so far. Tea and Coffee from 7.30 pm. Onslow Village Hall The Square, Wilderness Road, Onslow Village, GU2 7QR. Visitors welcome £10. Free parking. The Unattached Group (TUG) Weekly meetings Spring is finally here - do you have a spring in your step? If you want to spruce up your social life why not go along to The Unattached Group - a social club for single people aged between 55-69. They have a wide variety of social events to suit all tastes, weekly pub meeting and new members are most welcome. If you wish to find out more, please visit www. theunattachedgroup.co.uk or call 07855 008897. Jazz at The Pavilion Wednesday 13th March doors 7.30pm, music from 8pm Moscow Drug Club - A curious musical place where certain elements of 1930’s Berlin Cabaret, Hot Club de France, Nuevo Tango and Gypsy Campfire meet, have a few to drink and stagger arm in arm into the darkness of some eastern European cobbled street on a mission to find the bar where Django Reinhardt and Tom Waits are having an after hours jam with
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Guildford Chamber Choir Saturday 16th March 7.30pm With Accademia del Guado d’Oro and conducted by Max Barley. The programme comprises of Handel’s ‘Dixit Dominus’, Monteverdi’s ‘Beatus vir’ and Durante’s ‘Magnificat for 5 Voices’. Held at St Nicolas’ Church, Guildford, GU2 4AW. Tickets from Guildford Tourist Information Centre 01483 444334, Record Corner, Godalming 01483 422006, or for more information go online to www.guildfordchamberchoir.org.uk. Gardening Talk Saturday 16th March 10am for 10.30am start Hosted by the Southern Counties Group of the Hardy Plant Society, there is a short AGM followed by a talk on ‘Plant Hunting in Manipur’ by Paul Barney. Also plant sale, raffle, free tea and coffee. Visitors welcome (£4). Held at The Old Barn Hall, 55 Church Road, Great Bookham, Leatherhead, KT23 3PQ. More details at www.hps-southerncounties.co.uk or call Sandra on 01372 727715. Plants that changed the world talk Saturday 16th March 7pm A brief history of some of the most important plants that we take for granted every day of our lives. A talk by Graham Titchmarsh. Graham has been a professional gardener for over 30 years. He had a successful nursery and gardening business in Surrey, with many gardens open to the public and worked for the Royal Horticultural Society as a photographer. Tickets: £15. Includes a glass of wine and finger buffet. Held at the Holy
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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.
Gerald’s Wood Working Parties Sunday 17th March 2pm-4pm They are currently renegotiating the agreement with WPC and will be preparing a schedule of works for the next five years. If you have ideas of how the wood could be improved please do let us know. Work Parties are generally the third Sunday of every month except April & December). Please do go and see what they are up to. You can even lend a hand if you wish – tools provided. For more information visit www.geraldswoodwwg. blogspot.co.uk. Gerald’s Wood is situated on the East side of The Street close to the junction with Station Rd, Bramley and Chinthurst Lane, Wonersh, GU5 0PE.
Guildford Model Engineering Society Sunday 17th March 2pm-5pm Stoke Park railway has an open day. Miniature steam train rides, garden railways, indoor railway layout, model boats. Admission is free and there will be refreshments. Free Parking. Further open days for your diary are 14th April, 19th May, 23rd June, 28th July, 18th August - Teddy Bear's Picnic, 15th September Charity Day, 20th October, 8th December - Christmas Event. Visit www.gmes.org.uk for further details.
Parkinson's Cake Stall Sunday 17th March 10am-1pm The Guildford and South Surrey Branch of Parkinson's UK are running the charity cake stall at the Farmers' Market held at Secrett's Farm Shop, Milford. Delicious selection of cakes for all dietary needs on offer. Please do go along and support them. Bookham and Horsley Rotary Various dates during March Rotary combines the opportunity to really make a difference in the community whilst enjoying the company of like-minded March 2019
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Project and later formed the Avalon Trio with Pete Churchill to explore the possibilities of improvising on English classical music, releasing the debut album “Forlana” in 2011 to great critical acclaim. The Electric Theatre, Onslow Street. Guildford GU1 4SZ. Tickets £15 from Electric Theatre Box Office on 01483 501200.
The Orchid Doctor Tuesday 19th to Saturday 23rd March Scared of orchids? It might sound a little over dramatic, but Squire’s Garden Centres has found that many local gardening enthusiasts can be intimidated by what is often voted the UK’s favourite flower! Six of its garden centres across Surrey are hosting a series of ‘Orchid Talk’ events. Expert Dr. Manos Kanellos will share the secrets of how to care for these beautiful but delicate plants. You can even bring along your own orchid for a free MOT. Tickets £10 and include a drink and a special voucher offering £5 off selected orchids bought on the day. Places are limited so book now at www.squiresgardencentres.co.uk.
Historical Association, West Surrey Branch Tuesday 19th March 7.30pm A lecture by Professor Lawrence Goldman of St Peter's, University of Oxford: Disraeli and the Transformation of Victorian Conservatism, 1846 - 1880. A distinguished historian and excellent speaker gives his assessment of a Tory leader who had wit, style and cunning. Held at St Nicolas' Hall, Bury Street, Guildford, GU2 4BW. Students free, non members welcome (£3 at the door). Call Rollo Crookshank on 01252 319881 or email crookshank@starkmann.co.uk for more details.
West Horsley Parish Council's monthly meeting Tuesday 19th March 8pm Taking place on at West Horsley Village Hall. Everyone welcome. For more information please see www.westhorsley.info or contact clerk@westhorsley.info. Tony Woods Quartet at the Electric Theatre Jazz Café Tuesday 19th March 7.30pm A very welcome return to the Jazz Cafe from award-winning alto saxophonist Tony Woods. Tony recorded three highly acclaimed albums of original, folk inspired compositions with his group
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The Story of Art in the Lyons Teashops Wednesday 20th March 2.30pm This talk sees the start of Shamley Green History Society's new programme, with a talk about Art in the Lyons Teashops, given by Neville Lyons who has first hand knowledge of the subject, being a member of the family. They meet at the Arbuthnot Village Hall. Non-members are welcome (£2), tea and biscuits round off the afternoon. For further information please contact Valerie Esplen on 01483 892902. The Arts Society Horsley Lovelace Wednesday 20th March 10.30am They meet on the third Wednesday of each month to attend a
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wide ranging programme of lectures on the arts. This months lecture is "The Bauhaus 1919-2019; One Hundred Years of Modern Design" by Anne Anderson, which is preceded by the AGM. Held at East Horsley Village Hall, Kingston Avenue, KT24 6QT. Coffee from 9.45am-10.15am. New members welcome. Call Clare on 01483 283635 or visit www. theartssocietyhorsleylovelace.org.uk. Jack and the Beanstalk at Ripley Village Hall Wednesday 20th to Saturday 23rd March It is time for the Ripley Pantomime, who are performing ‘Jack and the Beanstalk’ at Ripley Village Hall. The Pantomime supports various local charities with funds raised from the show. For more information and to book tickets go to www. ripleypantomime.co.uk. The Arts Society Horsley Lovelace Wednesday 20th March 10.30am They meet on the third Wednesday of each month to attend a wide ranging programme of lectures on the arts. This months lecture is "The Bauhaus 1919-2019; One Hundred Years of Modern Design" by Anne Anderson, which is preceded by the AGM. Held at East Horsley Village Hall, Kingston Avenue, KT24 6QT. Coffee from 9.45am-10.15am. New members welcome. Call Clare on 01483 283635 or visit www. theartssocietyhorsleylovelace.org.uk. The Arts Society Guildford Wey Valley Thursday 21st March 10.45am Please join them in Shalford Village Hall for their next lecture on March 2019
“The Glories of Byzantium AD 330 - 1453” by Jane Angelini. Jane will explore the wealth, cultural splendour and exquisite work of the medieval centre of Christendom ranging from mosaics, frescoes and icons to silks, ivories, manuscripts and magnificent churches. Refreshments from 9.45am. Visitors £7 and new members welcome. For more information about their programme, call 01483 423090, email info@tasgwv.org.uk or visit www.tasgwv.org.uk. Annie Junior - Performed by The Whippets Thursday 21st to Saturday 23rd March 7.30pm (2.30pm Saturday matinée) The Whippets are staging 'Annie Junior' at the West Horsley Village Hall. Tickets are £9.50 per adult . £8 for under 16's. Tickets from www.ticketsource.co.uk/horsleyamdram. Keeping it in the Family Thursdays from 21st March 10am-12.30pm A four week course reading and interpreting legal records of inheritance for genealogy. With special reference to the handwriting of examples from before 1800, this course introduces the use of title deeds, wills and manorial records for family history. Held at Surrey History Centre, 130 Goldsworth Road, Woking, GU21 6ND. For more information and to book visit www.surreycc.gov.uk/ heritageevents or in person at Surrey History Centre. ToC Fit for cancer patients Every Friday 10.30am ToC Fit offers fitness and exercise classes for cancer patients in treatment or recovery. All trainers have received relevant
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and bulbs, unusual plants for sale and friendly advice from the experts. More detail on the website, www.rhs.org.uk/wisley. Family History Course Fridays from 22nd March 10am-1pm Run by professional genealogists and archivists, this six week course will cover all you need to know to enhance your research as well as providing many tips of the trade. Held at Surrey History Centre, 130 Goldsworth Road, Woking, GU21 6ND. For more information and to book visit www.surreycc.gov.uk/ heritageevents or in person at Surrey History Centre. LynchPin Theatre Company presents 'Miss in Her Teens' Friday 22nd and 26th March 7.30pm A rehearsed reading of David Garrick's 18th century comedy at Cafe Mila, Godalming, GU7 1DT on 22nd and at The Electric Theatre, Guildford, GU1 4SZ on 26th March. Tickets on the door or at www.electric.theatre/events. Guildford Art Society Spring Exhibition Saturday 23rd March to Sunday 31st March 10am-6.30pm Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss this opportunity of visiting this exciting exhibition of work by local amateur and professional artists at the New Pavilion, Guildford Cricket Ground on Woodbridge Road, Guildford, GU1 4RP. The exhibition will be opened at 12 noon on Saturday 23rd by the Rt. Hon Anne Milton MP. Free entry and free parking and free entry to their raffle with a chance to win an original painting of Guildford High Street.
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Guildford Walking for Health Various days during March Spring is in the air! Come out for a healthy walk and talk with Guildford Walking for Health and see spring unfurl. They offer free 60 minute or slightly longer health walks, from the Boxgrove Park shops Mondays 10am, Shalford Seahorse Inn overflow car park (behind the pub) Wednesdays 10am and the Whitmoor Common Jolly Farmer pub car-park Fridays 11am. Optional refreshments afterwards. See the website for more information: www.walkingforhealth.org.uk/guildford-walkingfor-health. Email guildfordwfh@outlook.com. Well-behaved dogs on leads welcome. West Surrey Natural History Society Thursday 28th March 8pm Raptors of the UK - illustrated talk by Mary Braddock. A talk about resident raptors and those that migrate to UK. Exploring the rise and fall of raptor populations, their fight to survive and some of the issues surrounding these amazing hunters. Mary has been a volunteer with the RSPB for 24 years and is currently concentrating her efforts at Farnham and Hazeley Heath Reserves where they are working hard to manage heathland for the rare species that depend upon that type of habitat. Held in Ripley Village Hall. Yoga and Art Retreat Friday 29th to Monday 1st April Do you love the beach, sea and art? Then book up with Surrey based artist and Yogi, Ruth Wheeler on her Cornish long weekend retreat in St Ives. Yoga, mindfulness and meditation available in the mornings and evenings. For full details on prices and availability visit www.ruthwheeler.co.uk. September dates also available. Rhythms of Spring Saturday 30th March 7.30pm The Surrey Hills Chamber Choir will be celebrating their first Easter/Spring concert with extracts from Handel’s Messiah, whilst the second half of the programme will be a delightful mix of songs of all styles. Held at the Holy Trinity Church, Bramley. Tickets £12 Adults, £5 Children (includes programme and drink) available from www.surreyhills-choirs.co.uk. Art & Craft Fair Saturday 30th March 2019 10am-3pm A selection of local artists and craftspeople with an emphasis on local and handcrafted items. There will be a great variety of crafts including pottery, woodwork, jewellery, watercolour paintings, cards, paintings, bags, craft gin, home decor, gifts, crochet, candles, upcycled items, knitting and more. Featuring mini family portrait photographic sessions by Laura Hirons Photography - 15 minute photoshoots for £25. A lovely Mother’s Day gift! Free entry. Free parking. Refreshments available. Takes place at Albury Village Hall, Albury, Guildford, Surrey, GU5 9AD. www. surreyvillagesartandcraft.co.uk/march-2019. Special Cruises on the Wey and Arun Canal, Loxwood Mothering Sunday 31st March 11am, 2.15pm and 4.30pm Special cruises will be running on the canal for Mother’s Day. A ‘Coffee and Danish Pastry Cruise’ will depart at 11am and Cream Tea Cruises. Black tie service will enhance the relaxing
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