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14 Making Wine Very Special Phil Kemp visits three local wine merchants
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26 Christmas is Coming Diana Roberts looks at local fairs and markets
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You can tell it must be Christmas, our inbox has been overflowing with items this month! Plenty to see and do and no doubt even more next month. Enjoy supporting the local concerts, fairs and markets before the festivities begin in earnest next month. Chrysanthemums in the Glasshouse at RHS Wisley From the 29th October to 27th November This grand display of chrysanthemums is created by the Glasshouse team and show cases these all-time favourites. This year’s display focuses on the charm and cascade types and features Japanese artefacts from Heron Bonsai. It promises to be a showstopper. Free with normal Garden entry. RHS Garden Wisley, Woking GU23 6QB. For more information please go to www.rhs.org.uk/wisley, call 0845 260 9000 or email wisley@rhs.org.uk. Wonersh and District Garden Club Tuesday 1st November The gardening club will be holding their next meeting on Tuesday 1st November 2.15pm at the Wonersh Memorial Hall. Their speaker this month will be Mr John Negus his talk is entitled ‘Gardening with a Flair’. Looking ahead to their December meeting Mr Tim Winter will be giving a talk on ‘Rural Crafts in bygone years’. Visitors welcome, for all enquiries please call 01483 893808. Guildford Travel Club Illustrated talks Tuesday 1st November, 15th November and 29th November The Club meets at Onslow Village Hall for illustrated talks on travel by a range of photographers, travellers, explorers, mountaineers and writers. On 1st November Catherine Moorehead takes you on a journey to North Korea where she charters a train, a boat and an aeroplane to visit areas rarely seen by Westerners. On 15th November David Edwards shares with you his expertise as a guide to Pompeii, Herculaneum and
Vesuvius. He looks at the fascinating stories to be gleaned from these world-famous sites. On 29th November they have a Members’ Social Evening when a long-standing member, Audrey Olley, will be looking back over 50 years of travel. Membership for the season (October to April) costs £32 and £16 for student cardholders. Visitors are most welcome (except for 29th November) and will be charged £7 on the door with student cardholders paying just £3.50. Doors open 7.30pm. Talks are 8pm to10pm with complimentary refreshments during the interval. For further details please contact Jenny Allan, Membership Secretary on 01483 452399, visit www. guildfordtravelclub.org.uk, or email info@guildfordtravelclub. org.uk. Archive Study Day at Guildford Cathedral Wednesday 2nd November from 10am-1pm There is an opportunity to explore the often hidden world of archiving at a free study day, with speakers from Canterbury Cathedral, Surrey History Centre, Winchester Cathedral and Hampshire Records Office. The day will consist of a series of talks and will be of interest to students, and those with an interest in history, archiving and heritage. Further details can be found on the Guildford Cathedral website www.guildfordcathedral.org ‘You Must Be Stoking’ Comedy Night Wednesday 2nd November 8pm Winter is officially here, so what better way to get over those winter blues than going to one of Guildford’s comedy nights. ‘You Must Be Stoking’ is the perfect way to kick start the month at The Stoke Pub and Pizzeria with an absolutely stonking line up! The wonderfully witty Viv Groskop is the MC for the evening and joining the line up is Kate Lucas, Colin Chadwick and the fantastic Ethan Lawrence. Ethan is best known for the BBC Three sitcom Bad Education with Jack Whitehall. He appeared as a series regular during the show’s run between
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2012 and 2014 and in 2015, he reprised his role as Joe Poulter in The Bad Education Movie. Ian Moore takes the headline spot for the night. Known for his concise interpretations on life and sharp dress sense, and following a sell-out run at the Edinburgh Festival, Ian was one of only seven British comics selected to appear at the pinnacle of all comedy festivals – Montreal’s Just for Laughs. He was alongside Jimmy Carr, Lee Mack and Milton Jones so you know you are in for yet another fantastic night of comedy. You get all this for £10.60 in advance or £12 on the door (including booking fees). Tickets can be purchased from www.GagHouseComedy.com or by calling 0333 666 3366. Lovelace Decorative and Fine Arts Society Meetings are on the third Wednesday of each month at East Horsley Village Hall. Join them for coffee from 9.30am and then enjoy the interesting variety of lectures they have on offer. This autumn you can hear about Opera, Art at the Lansdowne Club and The Christmas Story in Medieval Art. In the New Year their talks will include Islamic Art, Picasso and finding out about Sundials. For more details please go to www.lovelacedfas.org. uk or call Clare on 01483 283635. Circle Dancing A warm welcome awaits you at your local Circle Dancing (or World Dancing) groups. Here you can relax, have fun and get some exercise doing international folk dances that are done in a circle, creating a wonderful sense of community. The ethnic music from many different countries including Russia, Greece, Israel, Bulgaria, Serbia is beautiful. The combination of movement and music is both calming and energising and people speak of feeling better after a session of Circle Dancing. There is a wide range of dances from slow to fast and simple to more complex. Men and women of all ages are welcome. Lynn Frances is an experienced teacher of 33 years and has built a reputation here and abroad for creating a wonderful atmosphere in which to relax and have fun. She runs classes at Pirrie Hall Brook on Thursdays in three ten-week terms 7.30pm to 9.30pm. St Catherine’s Hall Guildford on the third Tuesday of the month 7.30pm to 9.30pm and WI Hall Hartley Wintney on the second Wednesday of the month 7.30pm to 9.30pm. For more information please contact Lynn on 01420 474881. West Surrey Family History Society Wednesday 2nd November 2.30pm Held in the Friends Meeting House, Guildford there will be a talk on ‘Dig for Victory’. Russell Bowes looks at a period when England’s gardeners took on the might of Hitler’s armies. In gardens great and small, clematis gave way to cabbages and roses were replaced by radishes. He also mentions the support of the Land Girls to get food to the tables of the nation. For more information on this meeting or joining the society, please contact Mrs. I Hawkins on 01438 535986. Autumn Public Lectures at Guildford Cathedral Thursday 3rd November and 17th November A series of free public lectures on the theme of Flourishing Humanity. The lectures will be of interest to students, those interested in ethics, the arts, heritage and development
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One Forty Fabulous For an inspiring one-stop shop Kirstie advises a visit to Cranleigh special items, a certain size or design that you are looking for.
For many years I have been celebrating family birthdays at the One Forty café. Their brunch menu is second to none, my favourite being the ‘Healthy Breakfast’ of grilled halloumi, hummus, avocado and poached egg, always beautifully presented and delivered with a smiling face. Of course, I then ruin the lower calories by ordering something gooey and delicious from the homemade cake selection!
Unique service like this is what the store thrives on, from one-toone personal fashion advice and gathering a capsule wardrobe to the floristry pop-up store in front of house for Mother’s Day, and the Christmas season which adds to the festive theatre as you walk in.
One Forty itself is a family orientated business. Owners Richard and Elaine Graham, with their two children, are third generation shop owners, with Richard’s grandfather having set up in Lewisham between WWI and WWII. Above: Owners, Elaine and Richard Graham His parents then moved to Cranleigh Below:One Forty Cafe’s delights in 1959 and opened a children’s wear store. The newly married couple rebranded the business in 2004, with a vision to offer something completely different to high street retailing.
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We risked our home and reputation to create a vibrant store, full of character and great products Richard’s background with marketing giant Saatchi, working directly with F1 racing legend, Damon Hill and super bike hero Carl Fogarty, and Elaine’s credentials in fashion design and working with Richard Branson at Virgin, eventually bought them together on a Eurostar commercial project. Inspiration came later with a world trip, sourcing ideas from the relaxed approach to retail in California, Sydney and Amsterdam - cafés, books, ‘just chilling’ space were all new to the British market at that time. You notice the creative impact as soon as you walk in the double doors with the delicate fragrance, soft lighting and gentle buzz of this compact department store. It is a one-stop shop for all the family, from dainty baby gifts, whimsical greetings cards and elegant womenswear to a home department where colours are mellow, never jarring - a bit Scandi in flavour with soft woods, plaid blankets and patterned metalwork. Elaine buys the home merchandise and was keen to express that they are happy to source
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Elaine searches out the fashion labels with manager, Fanny, and together they insist on trying on all the clothes to see how they fit different body types. From every day brand Part Two to edgier styles from Transit Par Such. New poncho ideas from Blank and if you struggle with how to wear a scarf, the Pom range make it simple - a quick flick over a Breton stripe and you are good to go!
Elaine was passionate about the faux fur neck cowls, ideal to add to your autumn jackets for an easy winter warmer, whereas I fell for the quirky but practical waterproof raincoats by Rains. Richard is extremely proud of his menswear department, keeping the outfits easy to coordinate, with classic brands including Hartford stimulated with more directional labels like Scotch and Soda. If you are looking for a day out with great food and a relaxed shopping environment, you really can’t go far wrong than here, spending a few hours buying the ankle boot of the season or the perfect Christmas tree decoration. It’s how ‘shopping’ should be.
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<8 JOTTINGS - YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD economics. On Thursday 3rd November at 7.45pm, Perdita Hunt talks on Creative Legacy. A fascinating talk from the Director of the Watts Gallery, exploring the legacy of GF & MS Watts reviving the vision of an artist village. On Thursday 17th November at 7.45pm, Revd. Sister Nora McNamara & Prof Stephen Morse talk on International Development. A rare chance to step inside the world of sustainable development, helping livelihoods to flourish, focusing on on-going work in West Africa.Further details can be found on the Guildford Cathedral website www.guildford-cathedral.org. Guildford Natural History Society Thursday 3rd November and 17th November 2.45pm Dr Jack Salway will tell you about the day Gardener’s World filmed the subtropical garden at his home in Chiddingfold. The garden is in a steep-sided combe, which provides a microclimate enabling them to grow exotic plants. On Thursday 17th November Dr Lucy Flower will explore the evolution and ecology of the modern wolf in N.W. Europe over the last two million years. Talks are held at the Guildford Institute in Ward Street and start at 2.45pm, usually finishing around 4.15pm. They are free to members of Guildford Natural History Society. Non-members are welcome but they ask for a small donation. For further details telephone Bridget Hopkins on 01483 275826. Shere Village Cinema The Revenant on Thursday 3rd November 8pm In a fur trading expedition of the uncharted American wilderness in the 1820’s, legendary explorer Hugh Glass
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Making wine very special In a continuing series promoting our great local businesses, Phil Kemp visits three independent wine merchants in the area Over thirty million British people regularly drink wine so it’s perhaps not surprising that even a quick visit to a supermarket will reveal shelves stacked high with wine, and a quick Google will almost drown you in choice. Many of us will buy a bottle or two choosing a brand that we regularly drink, or perhaps we’ll be guided by a special offer to suit our budget. A practical approach certainly but there’s definitely something very special missing – the magic of visiting an independent wine merchant where you’ll find extraordinary choice and a passion for wine you’ll never find in a supermarket. I decided to find out for myself by visiting three local merchants, and in so doing also dispel the myth that they are too expensive an option. Taurus Wines was set up over fifteen years ago in an old cowshed at Whipley Manor Farm near Cranleigh. Rupert Pritchett, spurred on by his passion for the grape and hands-on experience of the wine industry, quickly turned his fledgling business into a multi-award winning wine merchant and importer. These include separate awards as Wine Merchant of the Year for French, Chilean (twice), Argentinian and a close second for New Zealand, all judged by peers within the industry. “We’ve even won a Sherry Merchant of the Year,” said Rupert. “And very special in a 14
different way is that this year we won the Muddy Stilettos Award which was voted for by the general public. That was a lovely feeling to get because it’s one thing to know that your trade peers like you, but it’s totally another thing to know that customers genuinely appreciate what you do.” Rupert undoubtedly embraces his passion with enthusiasm, which is shared equally by his wife Felicity who runs their acclaimed wine tastings. The experienced team they have built around them include their Master of Wine and wine diploma graduates. One theme common with all three merchants is the close relationship they have with the wine producers. “As an independent, Taurus not only has an understanding and passion for wine, as a direct importer we have a close relationship with the wineries,” said Rupert. “It’s all very well getting a spec sheet that tells you what is in the bottle, but it doesn’t bring the wine to life. What brings it to life is going to meet the winemaker and finding about their own little quirks. A good example is the winemaker that likes to start fermentation when there is a full moon because he believes it increases the sugars in the grapes. That’s biodynamic winemaking at work.” John Hodges, who has over thirty years’ experience of selling wine, established The Vineyard in Dorking twelve years ago. He chose the name, not only because the town has its own vineyard, but to emphasise just how close a connection the business has with the wineries they buy from around the world. When we met, John was about to fly out to South Africa on a vineyard tour to build on his relationships with the growers. “Being an independent enables us to buy a more eclectic mix of wines and adapt more readily to people’s needs.
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We can provide a great variety and at all price levels adapted to our customers’ requirements. We also supply fifty pubs and restaurants and can quickly react to accommodate exactly the wines they want to offer to their customers.” He was keen to emphasise that wine is much more than just the label on the bottle. “It is very much a product that is about the place and the people behind it. And it is about character in wine. The more aware our customers become they want to know a lot more than just the grape variety to enhance their experience.” Simon and James Hawkins have taken a different route by specialising exclusively in English wine. The Hawkins Brothers have between them thirty or so years’ experience as publicans in West Sussex and Hampshire where their emphasis was always on using local suppliers of food and drink.
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“As a publican I loved my real ales of course and the different flavours, but you have to have a really good wine list as well to provide a balance,” said Simon. “Gone are the days when you have a really small glass filled right up to the top with something very insipid. Customers want a really decent glass of wine with lots of choice including something sparkling. And buying local provided our entrée to English wine.”
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Based in the courtyard at Secrett’s Farm Shop in Milford, Hawkins Bros. describe themselves as champions of fine English wines, a claim I don’t doubt given how energetically they’ve embraced local winemakers - right to the point where they have just launched their own vintage Brut Reserve 2013, which is available exclusively from their shop. “It’s made from grapes harvested in 2013 on the Hog’s Back and it’s a unique wine you won’t find anywhere else. It spent 2½ years in the bottle, maturing, sitting on its lees, just getting that lovely roundness and brioche tastiness that you like in a good champagne.” Given the impressive knowledge and understanding all three independents have of their trade I was keen as an occasional wine drinker to settle a few questions I have often debated with friends.
Images from top: Rupert and Felicity Pritchett at Whipley Manor Farm; Simon Hawkins of Hawkins Bros with their newly launched vintage; and John Hodges (right) with manager Phil Jones at The Vineyard November 2016
“White wine for fish, red wine for meat? We’ve got some lovely Pinot Noirs here that when chilled will go fantastically with meaty fish like turbot, and we’ve got some full-bodied white wine you can drink with lamb,” said Simon.
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Rupert agreed: “We get a lot of food and wine matching questions. Years ago a lot of the fish being caught were big fat lazy cod which didn’t taste of an awful lot, and they could be easily overwhelmed. Nowadays we have much more flavoursome fish like John Dory which is almost meaty and steaky,” said Rupert. “Screw cap versus cork? I think attitude is down to aesthetics. It might look better to have a wine with a cork closure but from a practical point of view screw caps are much easier to open, and in theory the wine is less likely to be damaged by the closure,” said John. Rupert agreed: “My brother-in-law is French and he refers to wines with screw caps as ‘wines for the tramps’! I however love screw caps. They ensure consistent quality. They allow the wine to age just as well, and bottles can be stored upright.” “I’m a big fan of screw tops for still wines, absolutely. As a publican we were sending back one wine in ten tainted by cork – that doesn’t happen anymore. The wine arrives at the table being poured exactly as the winemaker intended it – there’s no taint now, I think it’s a fantastic innovation,” said Simon. “Is wine fattening? All alcohol does have calories in it of course,” said Rupert. “But there are
Alternative suppliers: Inn at Home 189 High Street, Guildford, GU1 3AW Tel: 01483 578809 www.innathome.co.uk/guildford-inn-home/ Ranmore Wines Unit 17, Dunley Hill Court, Ranmore Common, Dorking RH5 6SX Tel: 01483 284584 www.ranmorewines.co.uk The General Wine Company 25 Station Road , Liphook GU30 7DW Tel: 01428 727744 www.thegeneralwine.co.uk Hennings, Petworth Golden Square, Petworth GU28 0AP Tel: 01798 343021 www.henningswine.co.uk The Exceptional Wine Company Cowdray Park, Easebourne, Midhurst GU29 0AJ Tel: 01730 814671 www.theexceptionalenglishwineco.com Milford Wine Centre 41 Church Road, Milford, Godalming GU8 5JB Tel: 01483 421455 The Guildford Wine Company 36 Kings Road, Shalford, Guildford GU4 8JX Tel: 01483 560647 www.theguildfordwinecompany.co.uk 16
wines on the market – one of which is about to come out – which is designed to be lower in alcohol with a drop in calories in the wine by up to a third. It’s a New Zealand Sauvignon that has been dropped down to 9.5% ABV but it’s more expensive to produce which is reflected in the price.” My initial concerns over independent wine merchants offering only higher priced quality wines was also quickly dispelled. The independents are not trying to compete head-on with the bulkbuying supermarkets and multiples on price, but they do offer a palate-teasing range of wines across all price ranges including lower priced wines. They also drew attention to the exceptionally high taxes on imported wine, which if you are thinking of buying a case or two for a party should be taken into account. “On a single bottle of still table wine it’s £2.05 excluding VAT,” said John. “It jumps to £2.50 a bottle on the bubbly, regardless as to whether it’s champagne or a simple sparkling wine. So it’s not about the alcohol really, it’s an added luxury tax.” “So if you are scraping around in the £5 bin the share of the fixed import duty is considerably higher than if you choose one say at £8, and you’ll be getting a considerably better wine too,” said Rupert. “Effectively you’re also paying tax on tax, as you pay the VAT on the import duty as well.” And perhaps the last word should go to the Hawkins Brothers campaign to have English wines revered for the quality and variety they offer. “There was recently a tasting in Paris called the Judgement of Paris where there were 14 categories of wine tasted exclusively by French judges - and English wine came out top in 13 of those 14 categories. Obviously those poor French judges were taken out and later guillotined,” said Simon with a chuckle. Simon is actively trying to seek a generic name for English sparkling wines. “It’s an issue at the moment as there really needs to be a name for the category - and there’s only one in my opinion. It’s English Fizz!” he said, perhaps slightly tongue in cheek. FIND OUT MORE
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<17 JOTTINGS - YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD Guildford Choral with London Mozart Players Saturday 5th November ‘Lest We Forget’: Mozart’s ‘Requiem’ and ‘Funeral Music’, Ronald Corp ‘And all the trumpets sounded’ conducted by Jonathan Willcocks. This concert, as we approach Remembrance Sunday, marks the Centenary of the end of the Battle of the Somme - four months of attritional carnage in 1916 during which nearly one and a half million men lost their lives. One of the truly great settings of the Requiem Mass - that of Mozart - is partnered by a stunning work by the contemporary composer Ron Corp And all the trumpets sounded. Set for soprano and baritone soloists, chorus and orchestra, the text of this moving lament for those who died in the Great War combines the ancient words of the Mass for the Dead with poetry by First World War poets such as Edward Thomas, Rupert Brooke, Charles Sorley and Wilfred Owen - all of whom were profoundly affected by the terrible slaughter of warfare. As a Prelude, the concert opens with Mozart’s brief but moving Funeral Music. Tickets are available from: boxoffice@ guildfordchoral.org/events/lest-we-forget or by phoning 01483 272191. Tickets are also available from the G Live box office on 01483 369350 (booking fees apply). Guildford Rambling Club’s Walks Programme From Sunday 6th November Unless otherwise stated visitors are welcome on all of their walks which normally start at 10am. They shall be meeting on Sunday 6th November, exceptionally at 10.15am for an 8 mile circular walk from Kew. Details from Chantal on 01483
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The MIni was first launched in 1959 and has become a motoring icon. Andy Goundry charts its development. The original Mini, launched way back in 1959, took the world by storm, being taken to people’s hearts in a way unique in motoring history. It found favour with every age group, became a motor sport legend, and even found itself starring in the 1970’s film, the ‘Italian Job’, considered even today by many motoring aficionados to be the very best film, ever. Indeed, its very name soon became a byword for anything chic, diminutive and stylish – just think ‘miniskirt’. However, after a long and successful 42-year production run of over 5½ million cars, by 2000 Mini sales were declining, and a replacement was inevitable. By then owned by BMW, this gave the car’s manufacturer a challenge. Should they break from tradition, or seek to capitalise on the world’s love of the little car by introducing an updated version? In the event, they combined the best elements of both options, creating in the new MINI a car which was still recognisably a Mini, continuing many of the styling features of the original, but now underpinned by thoroughly modern engineering and quality measures. Some of these, in truth, were long overdue. Not even its best friend could have described the original car’s comfort levels as class-leading, but the new version changed all that. Although slightly bigger than the original 1959 version, the new MINI introduced new standards of driver and passenger luxury accompanied, increasingly importantly,
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by much improved safety thanks to measures such as the immeasurably stronger bodywork. The first new MINIs rolled off the production line at BMW’s Plant Oxford on 26th April 2001, and quickly became a sales hit, even making an appearance in a remake of the ‘Italian Job’ film, albeit this time sadly playing second fiddle to the human stars. In its first year of production the new MINI sold nearly 40,000 cars worldwide, ten times the annual sales of its predecessor, confirming that BMW had certainly found the recipe for success with the new MINI. Indeed, in 2015, almost 340,000 new MINIs took to the roads, far more than the best-ever sales recorded for the original car, which never achieved more than 100,000 sales annually. An all-new second generation MINI was introduced in 2006, incorporating a number of engineering improvements, notably new and more efficient engines including for the first time, diesel options. Over time, the range has continued to expand, the original 3-door saloon, Clubman estate and Convertible being followed by the Countryman, an altogether bigger model, but still recognisably a MINI, the 2-seater Coupé and Roadster as well as the unusual Paceman and for the first time a 5-door saloon, showing just how far the MINI brand has progressed since those early days, from the traditional 3-door model to the wide range of attractive models available today. At the top of the range, the John Cooper Works MINI provides enthusiasts with a focused but practical performance car with a motor sport pedigree, being Graham Norton
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From left: The MINI Challenge race series always provide close and exciting competition, the cars being very similar to the John Cooper Works 3-door road car which is deservedly popular. Photo: www.minichallenge.co.uk. Automation at the MINI Oxford factory, where one MINI comes off the production lines every 68 seconds.
very similar to the cars which compete in the MINI Challenge race series. The latest generation MINI arrived in 2014, bringing with it a range of new and highly efficient petrol and diesel engines. Initially, the 3-door saloon was the first model to be launched, with each model in the range being updated in turn. The latest models to be launched are the John Cooper Works Convertible and, for the first time, a Clubman fitted with four-wheel drive – the Clubman All4. Interestingly, the John Cooper Works models, JCW’s as they are known by enthusiasts, now form an amazing 8% of all MINI sales, a testament to the all-round abilities and practicality of this little pocket rocket. The latest Clubman is a great example of the MINI brand expansion. Gone are the days of a cramped back seat. The Clubman now has four large, wide-opening doors, with plenty of room inside for four burly passengers and their luggage, comparing favourably for space with say a Volkswagen Golf, not traditionally considered in the same size range as a MINI. The increase in size and usable space comes without losing the traditional MINI benefits of sharp, go-kart-like handling and sheer fun to drive, and the All4 package adds even further to the limpet-like cornering abilities of the car. To further emphasise the Clubman’s move upmarket, all versions are equipped as standard with such goodies as satellite navigation, whilst the options list includes all the features one would expect from a premium brand, such as active cruise control and automatic tailgate opening. For many years, MINI production has taken place at their Oxford factory, and that continues today. Plant Oxford has seen massive investment over the years, and is in every sense a state of the art car manufacturing centre. Just to give you a flavour of this, the Body Shop, where the body shells are welded together from a number of sheet metal pressings, is home to an incredible 1,200 robots, each carrying out its allotted task of positioning components, clamping, measuring, welding or bonding with unerring precision. The Assembly Building continues this impressive level of automation, with for example the vast numbers of components which have been shipped in from over 300 suppliers being carried to their allotted place in the building using a fleet of robotic transporters. All highly impressive stuff: Plant Oxford is vast, and almost like
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a self-contained city. Indeed, it has its own fire, ambulance and security services, not to mention its own railway, on to which many of the 1,000 cars made every day are loaded to start their onward journey to every part of the globe. MINI offer a 2½ hour tour of the plant at very reasonable cost, and this makes a fascinating day out for both petrol-heads and non- petrol-heads alike, although for safety reasons no youngsters under 14 are allowed, unfortunately. The guides are generally longserving MINI people, and are full of interesting information and anecdotes. Did you know for example that Plant Oxford carries out development testing for Rolls Royce, who are, of course part of the same BMW empire? Or that since the start of MINI production in 2001, the Plant has produced over 3 million cars which have been exported to over 110 countries. See www.mini-production-triangle. com/facts-figures/plant-tour.aspx for more details So, if you have not considered a MINI as your next car, maybe thinking it is too small for you, why not visit your local dealer and see the range for yourself – you might be very pleasantly surprised.
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<20 JOTTINGS - YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD of self-penned albums including the MOBO nominated ‘Earth Roots’ through film music to dance and commissions for the South Bank. Jazz @ The Pavilion takes place at Guildford Rugby Club, Guildford Road, Godalming GU7 3DH. Doors 7.30pm, music from 8pm. Tickets £12 in advance from www.guildfordjazz.org.uk. Guildford-Freiburg Association’s Annual Public Lecture Thursday 10th November 7.30pm This year the Guildford-Freiburg Association’s annual public lecture will be on “Germany & Brexit”. It will be given by Uli Hesse, an award-winning German film maker, originally from Munich, now resident in London. She has produced documentaries for the BBC and Channel 4 and several German TV stations. It will take place in the Guildhall, Guildford High Street. Free admission. West Surrey National Trust Centre Annual Coffee Morning Thursday 10th November 10.30am This year the event will be at Clandon Regis Golf Club from 10.30am until 12.30pm. All the usual attractions will be there including ladies fashion, jewellery, Christmas cards, books, bottle stall, homemade cakes as well as a Grand Raffle. Entrance is £3, which includes coffee and biscuits. All are welcome. Enquiries to Vivien Robertson 01483 892097. National Vegetable Society Surrey District Association Meeting Thursday 10th November 8pm Fruit Expert, Gerry Edwards, will be joining the society for Before
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an informative talk about ‘Growing Apples and Pears in the Garden’ in the Lovelace Room, at East Horsley Village Hall, Kingston Avenue, East Horsley KT24 6QT. Their talks are free for National Vegetable Society members, £1 for members of Affiliated Societies and £3 for visitors. They have a break half way through the talk where you can enjoy homemade cakes, tea and coffee and a raffle. For more information you can contact Beth Otway, beth@otway.com or 01483 420989. Events at St. Martin’s Church, East Horsley Family Film Club is on Friday 11th November, with Pizza at 5pm and film at 5.30pm. Spiritual cinema on Sunday 20th November with the film at 6pm, followed by a chance to chat over a light supper. Toddler Group held on Wednesday 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th November. Starting at 10am until 11.30am. For more details please go to www.easthorsleychurch.org.uk. Guildford Art Society Autumn Exhibition Saturday 12th November to Saturday 3rd December An opportunity not to be missed! The autumn exhibition by Guildford Art Society is your chance to discover and buy original paintings, sculptures, ceramics and crafts from well-known or emerging local artists and makers. All artworks are being exhibited for the first time at the historic Guildford House Gallery. Opening from 10am to 4.45pm Monday to Saturday. Among the highlights of the exhibition is a demonstration by Liz Seward entitled ‘Still Life in Mixed Media’. To be held on Friday 25th November from 11am to 1pm, Brew House, Guildford House Gallery, 155 High Street, Guildford GU1 3AJ.
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Christmas is coming! Diana Roberts from the Guildford Tourist Information Centre, takes a look at some of the fairs and markets that you can visit in the run up to Christmas Christmas in Guildford and wider afield is steeped in tradition with lots of carol services and concerts to attend, visiting Santa in spectacular places such as the Painshill Grotto, and of course Christmas shopping.
cobbled high street where it belongs! Both markets will be from 9.30am to 4pm with over 60 producers expected. There will be lots of Christmas decorations, food and drink and gift ideas.
If you are looking for the unusual and unique gift, do check out the various markets selling art and craft produced locally.
RHS Wisley’s renowned Christmas Craft and Design Fair takes place from 23rd-27th November from 9am to 5pm each day. You can find that unique Christmas gift as you browse and buy from some of the finest craftspeople in the country. Please note the Craft Fair is held outside the garden. Free entry for RHS Members; RHS Member’s family guest entry £7; adult visitors £10; accompanied under 16s free. Garden entry included in Craft Fair ticket.
Guildford Cathedral’s Winter Market and Fair takes place on 18th-19th November between 10am and 4pm. Entry is just £3 and under 16’s go free. Now in its sixth year, you will find Christmas gifts, delicious food and drink and beautiful festive decorations. More information at www.guildford-cathedral.org. There are two special Christmas Farmers Markets in Guildford on 6th and 20th December, back on the
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The craft fair will be held in floored and heated marquees in front of the main entrance and features around 170 of the UK’s finest professional contemporary craftworkers and artists working in wood, glass, metal, textiles, ceramics and more. The UK has a wealth of individual and talented designer makers and artists who produce wonderful original items that simply cannot be found amongst the mass-produced and imported goods on the high street. Craft In Focus has selected the best of these to show at the Christmas event.
The event incorporates a Food Pavilion for a “Taste of Christmas”. Delicious food on offer includes olive oils, handmade chocolate and fudge, fruit infused spirits, Christmas cakes, truckle cheeses and a selection of English preserves and chutneys. Throughout the event there will be live music from the classical guitar sounds of The Corcovado Project and Aquillo, an instrumental guitar duo.
All exhibitors at Craft In Focus events design and make the work that they display and are selected for their individuality and innovation in contemporary design, as well as outstanding technical ability. The event is a must visit for anyone seeking something unusual and original and produced by an individual business that has a real passion for the work they create. Visitors will enjoy the relaxed atmosphere and breathtaking
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<24 JOTTINGS - YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD The renowned artist will be using acrylics, acrylic inks and water-soluble crayons on a textured surface using collage. Summarizing the event Liz Seward said: “Lots of fun to be had and imagination needed”. Free entry, but booking essential for the demonstration. For more information email heritageservices@guildford.gov.uk, call on 01483 444751, or go to www.guildfordartsociety.co.uk. West Horsley Parish Council’s monthly Parish Council Meeting Tuesday 15th November 8pm Held at West Horsley Village Hall. Everyone welcome. For more information please see www.westhorsley.info or contact clerk@westhorsley.info
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the greatest artists of the 60s! Though it may have started in America, there are many British artists that have come to define Rhythm ‘n’ Blues music, and this will be celebrated in an upcoming concert at G Live on Wednesday 16 November, starring original 60s luminaries The Manfreds. The band will be celebrating 25 years since their reformation by bringing with them some very special guests in PP Arnold and Zoot Money. For further information please contact Ellie Harman on 01483 739047 or email eharman@GLive.co.uk.
The West Surrey branch of the Historical Association Tuesday 15th November 7.30pm The association will be hosting a talk by Professor David Stevenson of the London School of Economics on ‘The Origins of the Cold War Revisited.’ Professor Stevenson is one of the foremost historians of the twentieth century and is an excellent speaker. Held at St Nicolas’ Hall, Bury Street, Guildford GU2 4AW. Non members are welcome £3 at the door, students free. For further information please contact Rollo Crookshank on 01252 319881 or email crookshank@starkmann.co.uk.
Guildford Wey Valley Decorative and Fine Arts Society Thursday 17th November 10.45am Their next lecture is entitled ‘Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera: The Golden Age of Mexican Painting’. Please join them in Shalford Village Hall as Chloe Sayer takes a fascinating look at how these seemingly ill matched and married painters achieved iconic status and helped to shape the cultural identity of 20th Century Mexico. Refreshments are available from 9.30am and the lecture starts at 10.45am. The Society offers a monthly programme of varied and fascinating talks by first class speakers. The programme also includes special study days and an annual tour for members. New members and visitors are warmly welcomed. Annual membership is £42 and visitors pay £6 per talk. If you are interested, contact the Membership Secretary on 01932 355113 or visit their website at www.gwvdfas.org.uk.
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<29 JOTTINGS - YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD Pavillions at Loseley, Compton GU3 1HS. It will be open from 9am to 5pm Thursday to Saturday and 9am to 4pm on the Sunday. It’s a great opportunity to buy festive gifts and food and also get to meet some of the producers. There will be a canapé demonstration by Abinger Cookery School. Tickets are adults £5 (£4 i/a), seniors £4.50 (£3.50 i/a), subject to 60p transaction fee. Call the hotline on 01428 684494. The event will be supporting Shooting Star Chase. Guildford Cathedral Winter Market & Fair Friday 18th and Saturday 19th November 10am Entry £3 on the door, under 14s free. A veritable feast of Christmas gift ideas, delicious food and drink, and festive decorations. Further details can be found on the Guildford Cathedral website www.guildford-cathedral.org. St John’s Church Christmas Fayre Saturday 19th November Held in the St John’s Centre, 222 Epsom Road, Merrow from 2pm to 4pm. There will be numerous stalls including gifts, home produce, tombolas, delicious teas & cakes and children’s activities. Entrance is by donation. The event is supporting St John’s Church and the Church Mission Society. Wonersh History Society Meeting Saturday 19th November 2.30pm Dr. Catherine Ferguson will be taking about ‘’The Tudor Mores of Loseley’. The meeting will take place in Lawnsmead Hall, Wonersh. Refreshments will be available and everyone is welcome.
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Firstly and most importantly, should you be sitting at all? Global studies show, on average, we sit for 7.7 hours a day at work, during our daily commute and at home. Apart from the plethora of musculoskeletal issues that arise from poor positioning, research suggests that sitting for extended periods slows your blood flow and metabolism. This leads to a higher risk of cancer, diabetes, heart disease, obesity and early death. Unfortunately, counterbalancing sitting time with exercise is not sufficient. So if you’re a gym-goer or you cycle to work, well done and keep it up, but unfortunately this doesn’t make up for the 6-7 hours (or more) that you sit per day. From a musculoskeletal point of view, sitting is a perfect storm. Hunching can create an extra 60lbs of force through the spine, leading to degeneration and disc problems. Whilst in the upper limb, rounded shoulder posture creates internal rotation at the shoulders linked with impingement symptoms and dysfunction of the rotator cuff (the muscles that stabilise the shoulder joint). At the mid spine, diaphragm function is compromised resulting in poor breathing patterns, decreased VO2 max (maximal rate of oxygen consumption) and increased stress breathing patterns which can lead to poor sleep. At the hip, the lengthened posterior structures can lead to what is kindly termed as ‘dormant butt syndrome’ or a weakening and lengthening of the gluteal muscles which is known to contribute to hip, knee and foot pain. So fidgeting is good medicine, but how can we move more and meet our targets in a busy work day? Current guidelines suggest we should not sit for longer than 20 minutes, however the amount of movement required at each 20 minute break hasn’t yet been determined. Try standing up
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for 10 seconds, stretching your arms to the ceiling, marching on the spot and turning your head from side to side whilst deciding on the next sentence you will write. Then sit down and write it… simple. Try taking a walking meeting. OK, it’s not particularly viable in a big group or the drench of a Surrey or West Sussex downpour but alongside its physical benefits, meeting side by side tends to cut through hierarchy and sets people at ease. Creativity is also increased when you get ‘out of the box’, as your brain is more relaxed and susceptible to certain chemicals. It’s only more recently that we started to meet sitting down, Philosophers and poets like Kant and Wordsworth triumphed the link between walking and deliberation. Just have the courtesy to notify your colleague in advance so they can bring an umbrella! Consider a sit to stand desk, desk raiser or wall desk to create an environment in which you can easily stand to work. A study by the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention found these devices are effective in reducing sitting time, upper back and neck pain and improving mood states. Standing tones muscles, improves posture, and increases blood flow and metabolism.
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However it should be noted that just like sitting, standing for too long can lead to poor posture and fatigue. So the key here is to be able to move easily and frequently between the two different positions throughout the day. Try using an app like ‘sitstandCOACH’ on your phone or download a programme like ‘eyesrelax’ to your computer to remind you to stand frequently. More simply, place your phone on the other side of the room with a 20 minute recurring alarm or only use small cups to collect water, forcing you to visit the water machine more frequently. Set your ‘fit bit’ or other fitness device to record your hourly steps, not the daily total, to ensure you are moving regularly as well as burning calories.
2) The T-Rex Most frequently caused by incorrect desk height.
If you can’t lower the desk, bring your chair up to have your elbows level with your hands and allow your wrists to maintain neutral. If your feet now don’t touch the ground you need to place a foot rest under them to keep your legs and therefore spine supported. 3) Over-corrected
If you don’t need to type whilst on the phone, stand up and move around. Ideally you should use a headset or headphones to prevent the urge to squeeze the phone between your ear and shoulder. So how should we sit when we have to? Here’s a lowdown of the most extreme postures I see and how to prevent them. Remember, none of these postures are wrong for a short period of time, only if they are sustained over longer periods. 1) The Slumper Classically seen during laptop use.
To help correct, place the screen on a raised platform like a pile of books or even a formal laptop stand on a desk. The top third of your screen should be level with your eyes. To test if you are at the right distance from the screen, gently reach out in front of you, your screen should be at your fingertips. Take note though that you must be in good posture with your bottom at the back of your seat to do this test.
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When we finally realise we have been slumping for the last hour this is the posture we all often adopt. Unfortunately, this can be just as hurtful as ‘the slumper’, with an increase in forces on the facet joints at the back of the spine. However to find the right posture, overcorrection is a helpful position. Bring yourself as upright as you can, then relax by 10%-20% and you should be just about right. The only areas you should feel working to hold you here are your tummy and the area between your shoulder blades. Your low back and neck muscles should feel comfortable and relaxed. Perfect office desk setup is complicated and is dependant on your body shape, current injuries and work demands. There are some general rules you can follow but if you’re still getting pain at the desk it’s worth investing in a formal desk assessment carried out by a physiotherapist. This involves body measurement and task analysis to create a bespoke desk setup for your demands. FIND OUT MORE Naomi Dinneen is a Chartered Physiotherapist with a Workstation Ergonomics qualification from the ACPOHE (Physios for work and Health). Call Physio1to1 on 01483 424470 for more information.
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<30 JOTTINGS - YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD turn up on the day. Plus at Squire’s in Shepperton, Milford and Badshot Lea you can also meet Santa’s real reindeer! See www. squiresgardencentres.co.uk for full details. Visit Santa at his grotto at Squire’s Garden Centre From the 19th to 27th November You can also visit Santa in his grotto at Squire’s Garden Centres and you will also be making a difference to a local charity. Squire’s Christmas Grottos are free to visit, but customers are encouraged to give a donation (in a collection bucket in the grotto), all of which will go directly to Squire’s local charity of choice. Children will get to meet Santa and receive a gift from him! The grottos are open from the end of November through to Christmas Eve and there’s no need to book, simply turn up on the day. See www.squiresgardencentres.co.uk for full opening times. From Russia with Love at G Live, Guildford Saturday 19th November 7.40pm Travel the Steppes of Central Asia and feel the patriotic heart of Russia beating in this concert of evocative, passionate sound painting by Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninov, Borodin and Glinka at G Live, Guildford. This is a tremendous programme: Glinka’s Overture – Russlan and Ludmilla; Borodin’s In the Steppes of Central Asia; Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No 2, and Rachmaninov’s Symphony No 2. Glinka’s overture is an earthy and exuberant showpiece of Russian folk music noted for its imaginative use of dissonance, chromotics and Eastern
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elements. East meets West again in the Borodin. In the Steppes of Central Asia was composed as a musical tableau so listen out for the sound of plodding hooves of horses and camels and the Asian theme given to the French horns. Rachmaninov’s magnificent Symphony No 2 eventually won the composer his second Glinka Award but because he lacked confidence he spent months revising the work before its successful premiere in 1908. The triumph regained Rachmaninoff’s sense of self-worth as a symphonist. At this concert, GSO is supporting Cherry Trees, the home from home specialist short break provider for children and young people with disabilities at East Clandon. Book now via the GSO Box Office on 01483 415847 or visit website www.g-s-o.org.uk. And don’t forget under 16s are free accompanying an adult! Get Festive at The Lightbox Annual Arts and Craft Fair Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th November 2016 10.30am5pm. Get a head start on your Christmas shopping with a visit to this annual Arts and Craft Fair. Browse handmade gifts from independent designers and makers. Featuring stalls from favourite independent and local vendors, from jewellery, art and illustration, textiles and homewares to glasswork and pottery and much more. Enjoy mulled wine, mince pies and listen to live festive music by artists from the Phoenix Cultural Centre, as you explore the original gifts on sale at the stalls and in their Shop, which stocks a wide range of locally made arts and crafts. Go to www.thelightbox.org.uk for more information.
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Bramley Music Concert Saturday 19th November 7pm Come and hear ‘Notes from Home’ - a concert in Holy Trinity Church, Bramley, featuring home grown musicians Sarah, Madeleine, Emilia and Clem Pickering on piano, violin, viola and cello and Alan Newcombe on piano, Alan and Stuart White with piano duets, and potentially others, playing music by ‘home grown composers such as Elgar (his beautiful Violin Sonata), Vaughan Williams, York Bowen, Richard Rodney Bennett and possibly even Billy Mayerl! They are supporting the much needed work of the charity Ace Africa. Tickets at £10 (£5 under 18 and students) are available in advance from Robertsons in Bramley High Street, and at the door, and a free glass of wine or soft drink will be served in the interval. If you wish to reserve a seat or have any queries, call or email Stuart White at stuartwhite@waitrose. com or call 01483 892645. Combined Charities Christmas Fair Sunday 20th November 11am-4pm. This takes place in the Guildhall, High Street, Guildford. There will be a huge selection of Christmas cards, an amazing array of interesting gifts, games and refreshments and an opportunity to talk to the participating charities. This annual event, now in is 17th year, is an ideal opportunity to support local charities, have a cup of tea or coffee, purchase your Christmas cards and take part in some fun and games. Musical entertainment from the String Bandits. This is also a rare chance to see inside this historic building,
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which can be described as the true heart of Guildford. The event is sponsored by Guildford Borough Council and the Mayor of Guildford and will be opened by this year’s Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson. Among the charities participating are the National Eczema Society, Bloodwise, British Heart Foundation, Disability Challengers, halow project, Headway Surrey, Motor Neurone Disease Association, Oakleaf Enterprise, Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre, Surrey Care Trust, Surrey Community Action and SSAFA. For more details contact Vicky on nescards@yahoo.co.uk. Concert at Guildford United Reformed Church Sunday 20th November 3pm Grace Francis will be giving a piano recital. The programme includes Chopin’s Scherzo No 1, Prokofiev’s Sarcasmes, Rachmaninov’s Variations on a Theme of Corelli and two pieces by Liszt. Tickets at £12 are available from Guildford Tourist Information Centre, tel 01483 444333, email tic@ guildford.gov.uk. Children 16 and under admitted free with accompanying adult. Students £3 (with ID card). The church is situated at 83 Portsmouth Road, Guildford GU2 4BS. For more information on this and the current season of concerts have a look at www.gurcms.org.uk. Shere Village Cinema - ‘45 Years’ Sunday 20th November 8pm A provincial couple have a week to go before their 45th wedding anniversary party. What should be an exciting build-up becomes interrupted by something cold and heavy, sinking to the bottom of their marriage. A letter to husband Geoff, from the Swiss authorities, explains that the perfectly preserved body of his ex-girlfriend, Katya, has been found, 50 years after she slipped into an Alpine crevasse. Katya has been rarely mentioned between these two and evidently not in years. Geoff’s reaction is somewhat more emotionally charged than incumbent wife, Kate, would have preferred! By the time the party is upon them, there may not be a marriage left to celebrate. Tickets £5 per adult and £3.50 per child. Book online at www.villagecinema.org The Guildford Institute on Ward Street Autumn Programme This local charity is committed to providing educational and cultural activities in a social atmosphere. Their autumn programme is now well underway with plenty of courses, talks and visits still on offer. Prepare for the Festive Season with Flower Arranging for Christmas. Learn how to make a door wreath as well as a candle arrangement for your Christmas table from 21st November to 12th December. On 25th November they will be running a coach trip to the Victorian Festival of Christmas at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. This is the largest Christmas market on the south coast and the ticket includes entry to all the Dockyard attractions. It’s the perfect place to purchase unique Christmas gifts for loved ones. For more information on this and all of their courses, talks and events, please call 01483 562142 or email info@ guildford-institute.org.uk. Alternatively visit their website at www.guildford-institute.org.uk.
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Christmas is a time for traditions, from those passed down through families to new discoveries with friends that become part of your festive celebrations. From sending cards to decorating trees, tucking into advent calendar treats and mince pies... then working it all off with a hearty walk come Boxing Day morning. Over the festive season, National Trust places in Surrey and West Sussex will be decked out with Christmas sparkle. There are decorated houses, exhibitions, Father Christmas, atmospheric estates and wintery countryside all bringing festive fun and Christmas to life through the ages. Make your Christmas that extra bit special in these winter wonderland locations. Every single visit this Christmas will help the National Trust look after special places in Surrey and West Sussex throughout the year. Here are our favourites: A 1930s Christmas party at Polesden Lacey 1st to 23rd December daily, 10am-4pm
The sights, sounds and aromas of a sparkling 1930s Christmas party are yours to enjoy. From the 18ft Christmas tree in the hall and giant wreath at the
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entrance way, to Italian Renaissance nativity paintings in the hallways and piano playing in the gold Saloon, imagine you’re a guest at Surrey’s most glittering Christmas venue. Children have their own Christmas trail in the house and can write a letter to Father Christmas. Take a romantic horse and carriage ride in the grounds (weekends only) and do some relaxed Christmas shopping from our wide range of National Trust gifts. Christmas lunches with all the trimmings are available in the Granary café. Free entry this year for National Trust members Little donkeys and more at Hatchlands Park Weekends from 3rd to 18th December, 11am-3pm, outdoor trail (free) and Father Christmas (£5), advance booking essential Hatchlands Park is the place for a really familyfriendly outdoor experience at Christmas. Families love meeting Father Christmas in his cosy vintage living room, snuggling up to the farm animals when they visit, singing carols and exploring the trail around the woods. The new trail tells the touching story of resident donkeys Morris and Callum enjoying their first Christmas. Have some mince pies in the historic café, or try a donkey-shaped decorated biscuit, and stop off for some Christmas shopping. It’s all in the spirit of Hatchlands’ last private owner, H.S. Goodhart-Rendel, who used to throw Christmas parties for the village children at Christmas in the 1950s. 17th and 18th December: Animals in the courtyard 18th December 12 noon and 2pm: Family Christmas Carol concert in the music room.
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Creative wreath making at Box Hill, Claremont Landscape Garden, Landbarn Farm, Runnymede, Winkworth Arboretum and the Witley Centre
Get creative this Christmas in good company. Join our festive workshop and we’ll show you how to make a wreath from the beautiful materials nature provides, such as holly, old man’s beard, butcher’s broom and snowberry gathered locally on the National Trust estates. Landbarn Farm: 2nd and 12th December Witley Centre: 4th and 12th December Winkworth Arboretum: 4th December Claremont Landscape Garden: 5th December Runnymede: 7th December Box Hill: 12th and 13th December Prices vary, see website for times and details www. nationaltrust.org.uk/surrey Cut your own Christmas tree at the Devil’s Punch Bowl
Hindhead Commons and the Devil’s Punch Bowl offers you the chance to explore a majestic landscape and pine-clad hilltops with a variety of amazing views across Surrey. On 3rd, 10th and 11th December, harvest your very own Christmas tree. On 17th and 18th December there will be a Christmas choir, seasonal food and donkey rides, plus the chance to meet Mrs Christmas. Free entry, small charge for activities
See four state rooms in the mansion dressed for an Italianate Christmas Masquerade, taking inspiration from the Italian art within the Petworth collection. Enjoy our spectacle of mischief and disguise. Why not don a mask yourself and choose your persona! Surprises await to be discovered for visitors of all ages. This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue. Mince Pie March along the River Wey Saturday 10th December, 1pm Get away from the Christmas shopping mayhem with a good natured stomp along the River Wey. This guided circular walk starts at Town Lock in Weybridge, past Coxes Mill with a chance to warm up with a mince pie and mulled wine at the White Hart. Walk back to Town Lock for a 3.30pm finish. £5 includes mince pie and mulled wine Festive trails for families at Claremont Landscape Garden and Winkworth Arboretum Follow a traditional Christmas trail to get the family outdoors and active during the festive season. Claremont Landscape Garden: 3rd Dec to 4th Jan, 10am3pm Winkworth Arboretum: 21st Dec to 2nd Jan, 10am-3pm Normal admission plus 50p for trail Boxing Day walk at Winkworth Arboretum Monday 26th December, 1pm to 2.30pm Bring family and friends to walk off the mince pies with a stroll around the Arboretum. 1pm Normal admission plus £3 per person New Year’s Day Garden and Belvedere Tower opening Claremont Landscape Garden Sunday 1st Jan 2017, 10am-4pm (Tower open 11am-2pm) Climb the Belvedere Tower at Claremont Landscape Garden for a special open day. The gardens are open as usual for a stroll with family and friends. Normal admission New Year’s walk at Winkworth Arboretum Monday 2nd Jan 2017, 2pm-3pm
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Guildford Opera: ‘The Bartered Bride’ in English at the Electric Theatre Wednesday 23rd, Friday 25th and Saturday 26th November Guildford Opera will be performing Smetana’s well known opera of Czech village life. Performances start at 7.30pm weekdays and 6.30pm on Saturday. There will also be a free preshow talk at 6.30pm on Friday for those who would like to know more about the composers and these operas. Tickets are from £20 to £22, £10 for children and students on Wednesday. Available from the Electric Theatre box office on 01483 444789 or online at www.electrictheatre.co.uk or from the Guildford Tourist Information Centre. Christmas Craft and Design Fair RHS Garden Wisley Wednesday 23rd to Sunday 27th November Find that unique Christmas gift as you browse and buy from some of the finest craftspeople in the country. Please note the Craft Fair is held outside the garden. Free entry for RHS Members, RHS Members’ family guest entry £7, adult visitors £10 and accompanied under 16s free. Garden entry included in Craft Fair ticket. Call 0845 260 9000 for details or go to www.rhs.org.uk/wisley. St. Catherine’s Flower Arranging Club Thursday 24th November 1.15pm for a 1.45pm start. Concluding their programme for 2016 with Graham King demonstrating ‘A Touch of Magic’ and the Club Competition is ‘Winter Wonderland’ (artificial plant
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material allowed). Meeting at Shalford Village Hall. All new members and visitors welcome. For further information please call 01483 578368. Les Amitiés Françaises Thursday 24th November 7.30pm This season’s third presentation is on Paris: l’Historire de Paris (Part 2) will be presented by Brian Stimpson. The meeting will take place in Godalming at The Baptist Church Hall, Queen Street. There is good parking and a lovely atmosphere with people who like to know more about France. The full programme is available at libraries, at www.amitiesfrancaises.com and on Facebook. Doors open at 7pm. For membership enquiries, please contact john. petty@which.net. Visitors are welcome. Frozen Floral Road show - Mill Studio, Guildford Thursday 24th and Friday 25th November at 7.30pm Theatrical anecdotes and award winning floral designs come together in the seasonally festive Frozen Floral Road show. This funny, witty and hugely entertaining evening is performed and presented by floral display supremo and RHS gold medal winner, Mig Kimpton. One of the country’s foremost floral designers creates a collection of breath taking festive floral displays from scratch whilst regaling the audience with amusing back stage banter from his thirty year career in theatre. Members of the audience get the opportunity to help Mig with his displays and also to win one of the designs to take home at the end of the
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and currants, are offered for sale as bare root plants. Look out for these plants at your local nursery or garden centre, in mail order catalogues, or online. Avoid moving or planting plants in waterlogged soil or frozen ground. Do remember to soak the roots of your bare root plants prior to planting. Fill a bucket or receptacle that’s large enough to contain your plant’s roots (I’ve used empty bins before), pop your plants in, fill the container with water and leave overnight.
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Each season is so distinct, yet so very special, offering us various gifts and opportunities until the moment has passed and the next season arrives with its offerings. November might seem like a quiet period in the garden, but this month offers us the valuable chance to move any plants that aren’t growing well, or indeed any that have grown rather too well and have now outgrown their current situation. I am often asked by people who keenly ordered spring flowering bulbs, and then forget to plant them, if they have missed the boat. Should they delay planting until next autumn? No, you haven’t missed the boat at all, at least not yet, though if you forget again you might do. Better late than never as they say - for your bulbs will not keep to be planted next autumn. If you haven’t already planted your camassia, allium, crocus, narcissus, tulip, lilies, hyacinth and other spring flowering bulbs, whether you’re planting directly in the ground, or in containers, do plant your bulbs now, or as soon as you can. Bare root plants are field-grown, and the plants are lifted and dispatched to customers whilst they are dormant. This is weather dependent, but it’s usually from November until March. Bare root plants are far more economical to purchase than container grown plants. Roses, trees, fruit trees, raspberry canes, strawberries, as well as bushes, such as gooseberries
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Mycorrhizal fungi are naturally found in our soils. For over five hundred million years, these organisms have been connecting with plants. Together they form symbiotic relationships - the fungi effectively work in partnership with the plant, to create a stronger, wider reaching root system. This enhanced root system helps the plant to withstand periods of drought and stress, and allows for quicker establishment after planting. You can purchase a concentrated amount of these beneficial, UK grown, fungi at nurseries and garden centres. Mycorrhizal fungi are ideal to use whether you’re planting bare root plants, container-grown plants, or moving plants within your garden. A gel form of Mycorrhizal fungi is available for bare root plants, whilst there are also selections of Mycorrhizal fungi formulated for container grown plants, roses, bulbs, lawns and more. If you are planning to light a bonfire, thoroughly check your bonfire stack before lighting to spare any hedgehogs. The easiest method is to gather your materials, checking as you go, and then light your bonfire immediately. But if you have already sited your bonfire stack, but have yet to light it, your bonfire will appear the perfect hibernating spot for hedgehogs, who may have already moved in. In this instance, it’s best to move your bonfire to a new site, and then light it. It may take extra time and effort, but it is worth it to know you haven’t killed a hedgehog… Beth Otway
FIND OUT MORE For more gardening advice, including the results of my 2016 Sweet Pea Trial, information on how you can make your garden more welcoming to hedgehogs and other wildlife, and information on specialist bulb nurseries, head over to my website www.pumpkinbeth.com
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show. Theatre manager for some of the West End’s most high profile venues and tour manager for an impressive cast of performers such as Lesley Joseph, Paul O’Grady, Sian Phillips, Janet Street Porter and Sandi Toksvik, Mig also toured extensively with Sir Ian McKellen in the UK, South Africa and on Broadway. He also added to his awards portfolio this year by winning another Gold Medal at RHS Chelsea Flower Show and a Gold Medal and Silver-Gilt Medal at RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show. “Mig is a wizard with flowers ... let him cast his spell over you this Christmas” Sir Ian McKellen, “Everyone leaves with large smiles on their faces” Financial Times. For more information and Box Office bookings, please call 01483 40000 or go online at www.yvonne-arnaud.co.uk. Ticket Price: £15 Dementia Friendly Surrey People affected by dementia can feel isolated and lonely, but Alzheimer’s Society is leading a movement to make Surrey more dementia friendly. The charity is calling on neighbours, businesses and organisations to join the movement and make a difference. A dementia friendly community is a city, town or village where people with dementia are understood, respected, supported, and confident they can contribute to community life. There are 16,252 people living with dementia in Surrey and creating a dementia friendly community will help reduce stigma and make people feel confident, understood and supported to be a valuable part of society. Many people with dementia are not able to take part in activities they enjoyed before they developed the condition, they want to engage with society but need support. It is possible for communities to make small changes that will make the day-to-day lives of people with dementia much better and enable them to stay part of the community for longer. Communities that are becoming dementia friendly can sign up to Alzheimer’s Society’s official recognition process and work towards gaining a symbol that could be displayed. For more information please contact dementiafriendlysurrey@alzheimers.org.uk or 01932 855582. Side by Side is an exciting new service which enables people with dementia to continue to do the things they love will be launched by Alzheimer’s Society in Surrey, but they need volunteers. Side by Side will enable people with dementia to lead more fulfilling lives, while reducing isolation and loneliness. Life doesn’t stop when a person is diagnosed with dementia. People often want to continue to do the things they enjoy, but they might need some extra support. This service offers the perfect opportunity for volunteers to help people with dementia to continue to feel a part of their community and to do the things they enjoy. Volunteers will be matched with people depending on their personality and common interests, so those with the condition are able to continue to do things they love from shopping, walking the dog, visiting the gardening centre or playing golf to simply just having a chat over a cup of tea. There are 16,252 people living with dementia in Surrey and with the right support people can live well with the condition in their communities. To find out more about accessing or volunteering for Side by Side service contact sidebysidesurrey@alzheimers. org.uk or 01932 855582
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RSPB Guildford and Local Groups’s Annual Christmas Fair Thursday 24th November from 9.30am-12.30pm RSPB Christmas cards and calendars will be available at the fair. In addition, homemade cakes, breads, jams and chutney, bric-a-brac, secondhand books and bird food will be on sale. There will be a tombola and raffle with a splendid Christmas hamper among the prizes and for your refreshment during the morning, a cafe selling hot drinks and delicious cakes. Held at The Village Hall, Cranleigh. All profits go the RSPB, Britain’s largest nature conservation charity. Details at www. rspb.org.uk/groups/guildford or call 01483 800173. Monthly Thursday Coffee Concerts Thursday 24th November 11.15am to 12 noon Free informal Concerts held in the Marquee at Guildford Cathedral showcasing talented and local performers. This month they welcome the wonderful Guildford Rock Choir, all welcome, free refreshments served from 10.30am. Details can be found at www.guildford-cathedral.org Sofie Hagen – Shimmer Shatter at G Live Saturday 26th November Last year’s Fosters’ Edinburgh Comedy Award Newcomer winner Sofie Hagen hits the UK with her first ever nationwide tour of her hotly anticipated and follow-up Fringe show, Shimmer Shatter. Following the success of last year’s show, where she enjoyed a total sell-out run and a plethora of the highest critical acclaim before bagging the Newcomer
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award at the Fringe, Sofie has now proven herself to be one of the strongest acts in the industry today. She began her Guilty Feminist Podcast earlier this year with Deborah Frances-White, which has since reached over half a million downloads, and her four-week run of Bubblewrap went on to perform a sell-out run at London’s Soho Theatre. Her run at this year’s Fringe also sold-out and the fantastic reviews once again came flooding in. For booking call the box office on 0844 7701 797. Chantry Singers - An evening of French Choral Masterpieces Saturday 26th November 7.30pm After their successful summer concert of light music, Chantry Singers’ next concert has something for everyone with music ranging from the 14th Century right up to the present day. From medieval polyphony to the impressionistic harmonies of Faure, Debussy and Messiaen finishing with “Chansons des Roses” by Lauridsen. They will also be joined by Paul Provost, Organist at Guildford Cathedral. Held at St Nicolas Church, Guildford. Tickets are £12 with 16 and under £2. For tickets please call 07970 627412 or email chantrysingers@gmail.com. Website www. chantrysingers@gmail.com. They are always pleased to welcome new members Blackheath Christmas and Vintage Fair Saturday 26th November 10am-3pm Taking place at Blackheath Village Hall with many stalls
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No-Bone Broth (Wild Seaweed Broth) From Wild Food Cafe www.wildfoodcafe.com
Method: 1. Start by preheating a heavy bottom pan and melting the coconut oil. Once hot add finely chopped shallots, garlic, chilli, ginger, turmeric and finely minced fresh herbs. 2. Sauté for a few minutes on low heat. Then add a good pinch of salt, finely chopped leek, carrot, mushrooms, olives and celery. Add tamari sauce and seaweed. 3. Add approx 2 litres of cold water and heat it up until simmering. Simmer gently for a couple of hours, add more water if necessary. At the end turn the heat off, mix in the lime juice and miso and serve at approx 6080°C temperature. 4. To make a thicker broth, take out some of the seaweed, place in a blender with enough broth liquid to cover the solids and blend well until you get a smooth puree. Pour the puree back into the main pot and stir. 5. If you prefer to make a big batch to use later or to freeze, allow the broth to reduce to a concentrate on very low heat. Then place all the contents in a blender and blend well till you get a thick cream. Upon defrosting use as a soup stock or as a broth by adding warm water, extra veggies or herbs. * Try adding medicinal mushroom powders - or even better, whole medicinal mushrooms, such as reishi - to your seaweed broth and allow them to extract naturally while your broth is simmering.
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Ingredients 2 tbsp extra virgin coconut oil; 2 small shallots; 2 cloves of garlic; 1 strand of fresh thyme; 5-6 leaves of fresh sage; 3-4 leaves of mint; 8-10 naturally cured black olives with pits; ½ inch of fresh turmeric; 1 leek; 1 carrot; 2-3 stalks of celery; ½ inch of ginger; ½ inch of chilli; 60g of shiitake mushrooms (optional); 50g of dry sea spaghetti ; 40g of dry wakame (or the equivalent of any other seaweed); juice of 1-2 limes (to taste); 4 tbsp tamari; 2 tbsp unpasteurised miso; big pinch of unprocessed sea salt
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RECIPES Ingredients 120g ground almonds; 140g oat flour; 30g maca or lucuma (optional); 100g cacao or cocoa powder; 175g coconut sugar; 100g coconut butter, melted or softened; 100g medjool dates, pitted; 75g cacao butter or coconut oil, melted; 100g water and 100g walnuts. Icing sugar to serve. Makes 8-10 squares Method: 1. In a food processor, blend the first set of ingredients to combine well. 2. Add the second set of ingredients and pulse to mix. 3. Finally, add the last set of ingredients and half of the walnuts and pulse to combine. The mix should come together in the food processor and just form a ball. 4. Don’t over process the mix or you’ll break down the walnuts too much and leave no texture to them. 5. Line a baking tin of your choice ( mine was a 6 inch square springform tin ) with cling film, or use a silicone mould, and press the mix into the base of the tin. You don’t need to worry about it looking perfect on top. 6. Roughly chop the remaining walnuts and sprinkle them on top of the brownie, pressing them down into the top. 7. Pop the tin in the fridge or freezer to set, about 10-20 minutes. 8. Once firm, remove and cut. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 1 week or in the freezer for months. Allow to come to room temp before eating, so they’re lovely and soft. For an extra treat, warm them in the dehydrator for 30 minutes before eating!
Spiced Hot Chocolate From Wild Food Cafe www.wildfoodcafe.com This is a magical recipe for a rich, silky, creamy, smooth, luxurious and enchanting hot chocolate treat! The combination of spices and raw cacao create a truly heartwarming drink that is a staple drink during the cold winter months.
Ingredients 60g of arriba nacional or other high-grade, sustainably sourced raw cacao paste (100% cacao with no sweetener); 3 tbsp raw almond butter; 1 tbsp coconut butter; 3 tbsp maple syrup; 1 tbsp raw honey or other sweetener; 1-2 tbsp of carob/ lúcuma powder; seeds from 4-5 cardamom pods ¼ tsp cinnamon; 1 tsp of chaga or other medicinal mushroom extract (we like to wild things up a little!); seeds from 1/2 a vanilla pod or 1 tsp vanilla essence; pinch of unprocessed sea salt; 600-1000ml of water (up to you how rich you’d like to go!)
Method: 1. Make almond milk by blending almond butter with just enough water to cover the blades of your blender till you get a smooth cream. Add the rest of the water, pinch of salt, cardamom, vanilla, cinnamon and 1 tbsp of sweetener. Blend again. 2. Divide the milk in half. Pour one half of the milk in a pot with cacao paste, coconut oil, 3 tbsp of sweetener (maple syrup) over low heat. Stir slowly. 3. When the cacao paste starts to melt (approx 65°C), pour the contents of the pot into a high-speed blender, add 1-2 tbsp of carob/lúcuma, chaga extract and blend till you get a rich and smooth chocolatey drink. 4. Slowly heat the remaining almond milk to approx 65°C while stirring. 5. Serve by filling half a glass or cup with the rich chocolate almond milk. Then slowly pour your warmed ‘white’ almond milk on top, leaving froth last.
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The walk 1. Facing the houses, go left for a few yards to turn right into a road running back between the houses and away from the main road. Walk to a junction where a yellow arrow points left. Here, go straight ahead along its graveled drive towards ‘Barns Meadows’. Pass the house on a narrow path along its right-hand side and reach Hookhouse Road. Go left along this road for about ½ mile. 2. Walk past a left turn with a signpost left then past a left turn to Church Green and then past a left turn to Dunsfold Church. Also, pass the driveway to Field Place and keep going until reaching a sign pointing left to Pear Tree Green. Follow this and walk up to take a stile at the right-hand side of Pear Tree Cottage. In the field go left, along its edge. Enter another field and then a wood. Walk through the wood to the other side and a T-junction with a wide track at a 3-way signpost. Here, turn left. Follow the wide track. It swings right and then you fork right, off of it, at another 3-way signpost. The path climbs up to emerge at Markwick Lane at the side of Markwick Farm. 3. Go straight over the road and follow a footpath climbing away at right angles to the road. At a yellow arrow pointing right go straight on. A few yards further up the track swings sharply right but you go on, following a narrow path slightly left and up into trees. Follow the path steeply up, forking right twice, until, at the top, emerging on a wider crossing track. Go right for 20 yards and then turn left along a wide but still unsigned track. Keep going for about ½ mile, following the obvious track and ignoring lefts and rights. Eventually, at a cross paths, the path ahead starts to descend. 4. At the bottom reach a T-junction with a field ahead. Turn right and walk along the edge of one field and the straight on into another field. On the far side you reach the Godalming Road, opposite the White Horse pub. Cross straight over and take Nore Lane, a track running uphill along the right-hand side of the pub. Keep going. After passing Hascombe Place Farm, the track swings right but you carry straight on along a narrow path. You parallel fields (on your left-hand side). At the top of a small rise, ignore a footpath right immediately followed by a footpath left. Instead, carry straight on. 48
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DISTANCE: 5½ miles OS MAPS: Explorer 134 Crawley & Horsham, Cranleigh & Billingshurst STARTING POINT: The village car park by the “TotemPole” on the green at Dunsfold, a few yards along the road from the Sun public house. REFRESHMENTS: The Sun Inn, Dunsfold www.suninndunsfold.co.uk - 01483 200242 The White Horse, Hascombe www.whitehorsepub.net - 01483 208258 Neither the publisher nor the author can accept any responsibility for any changes, errors or omissions in this route. Diversion orders can be made and permissions withdrawn at any time.
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