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I hear a huge sigh of relief as students around the country finish their GCSE and A Level exams. It’s a stressful time of year for students and parents alike and in my experience the vast majority of kids work incredibly hard to achieve success. No exams takers among the grandchildren this year, but two taking GCSEs and one taking A Levels next year! Jottings are relatively quiet this month, as is usual for July; however there are still plenty of events to entertain as we get into holiday mode. Haslemere Museum 1st July to 2nd September The Rustic Renaissance: Haslemere’s Arts and Crafts Heritage. Don’t miss this new exhibition which tells the intriguing story of how over 100 years ago, Haslemere became a thriving centre for a community of artists and craftspeople, inspired by the Arts and Crafts Movement. It will showcase wonderful objects from the Museum’s remarkable European Peasant Arts Collection as well as rarely seen textile designs made by local weavers. On Saturday 8th July from 10am-12 noon, the Horniman Museum will be hosting a free family drop-in event, so come along and learn a Swedish craft. The event coincides with the loan of some wonderful Swedish straw goats to Haslemere Museum as part of this new exhibition. To find out more, visit www.haslemeremuseum.co.uk. The museum is open Tuesday to Saturday from 10am to 5pm. Admission by donation.

Summer Fair Saturday 1st July 12 noon–3pm Enjoy an afternoon of fun for all the family at the Hollycombe Primary School Summer Fair, sponsored by Keats of Liphook. With a great line-up of activities, you can enjoy a mobile climbing wall, bouncy castle, hook-a-duck, crafts, face painting, raffle and more! There will be a variety of food and drink, with a BBQ, bar, cake stand and the fabulous Dylan’s Ice Cream van. Hollycombe Primary School is situated at Wardley Green, Milland, Liphook. Discovering Dinosaurs – An Exhibition at Haslemere Museum 1st July to 1st September Ever since huge bone fossils were discovered, dinosaurs have sparked the imagination. Find out more about the fascinating world of dinosaurs in this family-friendly interactive exhibition all about these amazing prehistoric animals. On Thursday 27th July, families can enjoy a fun-filled morning examining the fantastic fossils in the museum’s handling collection and create a plaster ‘fossil’ to take home as well as take part in fossil arts and crafts activities. Why not make a day of it and bring a picnic and stay for lunch in the beautiful gardens of the museum! Family memberships are available and include discount on family workshops and events, 10% discount on all purchases in the shop, and much more. To find out more, visit www.haslemeremuseum.co.uk. The museum is open Regain the use of your conservatory

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National Garden Scheme 1st-2nd and 29th-30th July 1pm–5pm Bardsey, 11, Derby Road, Haslemere is a lovely 2-acre garden in the heart of Haslemere. It will be opening its doors under the NGS scheme, for two weekends in July. The garden has several distinct areas containing scent, texture and movement. It also has a stunning pictorial meadow within a parterre and a large productive fruit and vegetable garden. Homemade teas will be available and all proceeds will go to Macmillan Cancer Support, Midhurst.

Tuesday to Saturday from 10am to 5pm. Admission by donation. National Garden Scheme – Bardsley Weekends of 1st-2nd July and 29th-30th July Bardsey, 11 Derby Road, Haslemere is open the weekends 1st and 2nd July and 29th and 30th July 1pm-5pm for the National Garden Scheme. An unexpected 2-acre garden in the heart of Haslemere. Several distinct areas containing scent, texture and movement. Stunning pictorial meadow within a parterre. Large productive fruit and vegetable garden. Homemade teas available all proceeds of which go to Macmillan Cancer Support, Midhurst.

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St Hilary’s School 90th Anniversary St Hilary’s in Godalming will be celebrating its 90th anniversary later this year and would like to encourage past pupils, parents and staff to share their memories of the school for a collection, which will be compiled. If you have a memory of the school or you have a photo or particular memory of the school buildings, teachers, trips away or even the school lunches, then we would love to hear from you. If you are able to help, please email the St Hilary’s Association at sha@sthilarysschool.com or send your material to the School Archivists at St Hilary’s School, Holloway Hill, Godalming, Surrey GU7 1RZ.

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SUMMER at RHS Garden Wisley FOR MORE THAN 200 years, the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) has been the force behind the nation’s love of gardening, backed up by its core vision to ‘enrich everyone’s life through plants, and make the UK a greener and more beautiful place’. A shining example of this is the charity’s flagship garden, RHS Garden Wisley in Woking, Surrey, which is one of the UK’s most visited and best-loved gardens. This summer, RHS Garden Wisley has created a programme of activities to appeal to visitors of all ages, coinciding with its seasonal, show-stopping horticultural features.

Horticultural Highlights During the warmer months, RHS Garden Wisley bursts into life with vibrant colours and stunning planting schemes at their best. Here’s three ‘must-see’ displays for summer 2017: 1.The Mixed Borders In summer, these borders are one of RHS Garden Wisley’s main attractions. In their full glory from July, the plants mingle effortlessly to produce an intriguing display of colour and form, height and structure. 2.The Bowes Lyon Rose Garden Summer is a fascinating time when you can see the Bowes-Lyon Rose rose garden at its very best. Visitors will find roses of all shapes, sizes, colours and fragrances in this beautiful area of the garden. 3.Exotic Garden From July, an exciting new garden showcasing tropical and exotic-looking plants will open to visitors, providing an immersive, jungle-like atmosphere. July 2017

Filled with impressive flowers and large juicy leaves of bananas, cannas, palms and much more, this new garden is a must-see.

Fun for all the Family To celebrate the 75th anniversary of Enid Blyton’s first book from The Famous Five series, RHS Garden Wisley has created a programme of activities based around the much-loved books to keep children entertained all summer long.

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The star attraction will be the ‘The Famous Five on a Garden Adventure’ trail for young explorers, which runs from 22 July-3 September 2017. The trail was developed to encourage children to share Enid Blyton’s passion for the great outdoors by following its self-guided trail around the garden. Children taking part will be tasked with helping The Famous Five to find Uncle Quentin, who has gone missing on a horticultural research mission, with clues to discover and puzzles to solve along the way. The 11th August marks another special anniversary for Enid Blyton, as it would be the author’s 120th birthday. To celebrate the occasion, RHS Garden Wisley is hosting a mass picnic party in the beautiful surroundings of the garden. There’s no need to book, visitors just need to come along with a picnic on the day to join the fun. Other fun activities will be running daily at the garden, such as craft and music sessions, as well as puppet and creepy crawly shows.

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Images clockwise from left: Cottage Garden in Summer at RHS Garden Wisley. Copyright ©RHS, Lee Beel; Visitors walk along the Mixed Borders in summer at RHS Garden Wisley. Copyright RHS, Georgi Mabee; The Bowes-Lyon Rose Garden in Summer at RHS Garden Wisley. Both © RHS RHS, Lee Beel.

Celebrate Summer Making the most of the warmer and longer days, RHS Garden Wisley is hosting a range of events that enable visitors to experience the garden from a different point of view: • Wisley Late Evenings On 23rd June, 21st July, and 11th August, visitors can enjoy a late-evening opening of the flagship RHS Garden, and experience the tranquillity of Wisley after hours. Last entry 8pm. • Summer Nights Open-Air Cinema On 14th-15th July an open-air cinema will screen classic movies Grease and Top Gun under the stars. Pre-booking is required. • Arts Fest Enjoy a weekend of artistic celebrations in the garden from 15th-16th July, including live music, poetry, theatre performances, as well as demonstrations and workshops from The Surrey Guild of Craftsmen. • Surrey Sculpture Trail Running from 19th August to 24th September, Wisley will provide the beautiful backdrop to a display of contemporary and traditional inspirational sculptures from some of the South East’s finest established and emerging artists. All will be available to purchase. • 25 years of the RHS Wisley Flower Show To celebrate 25 years of the RHS Garden Wisley Flower 10

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Celebrating Years of Cycling Tony Upfold on the Guildford-based Cycling UK, the world’s oldest transport organisation. Millions of people around the globe are toasting a very special birthday this summer – none more so than those who work at the Guildford home of the world’s oldest transport organisation. On 12th June 1817, German baron Karl von Drais demonstrated his latest invention, the draisienne – a two-wheeled horseless vehicle propelled by its rider. From the humble beginnings of the good baron’s ‘running machine’, the bicycle was born. And that’s a 200th birthday worth celebrating from the point of view of

Cycling UK, the national cycling charity based at Parklands in Railton Road, Guildford. Originally called the Bicycle Touring Club on its formation in the era of the penny-farthing, Cycling UK has been promoting cycling and protecting cyclists since 1878, nearly two decades before the RAC was founded. By 1883, the organisation had become the Cyclists’ Touring Club – to appease the many early members who rode tricycles – and in April last year CTC entered a new era when it rebranded as Cycling UK. Since those far-off days of the Victorian cycling pioneers, oil-powered lamps have given way to LED lights, the old

Here are just some of the organisation’s achievements on behalf of cyclists over the decades:

• 1888: Legal right agreed for cycles to use the roads as ‘carriages’ – dubbed “the cyclists’ Magna Carta” at the time.

• 1885: London’s Richmond and Regent’s parks opened to cyclists – a forerunner of Cycling UK’s Space for Cycling campaign today.

• 1898: Landlady of the Hautboy Hotel in Ockham, Surrey, taken to court for refusing to serve CTC member Lady Harberton because she was wearing ‘Rational Dress’ – baggy knickerbockers and a jacket. The case was lost but led to more women’s cycling groups and was a milestone on the road to female emancipation. Fast forward 119 years, and Cycling UK’s Women’s Festival of Cycling is taking place throughout the whole of July 2017.

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CTC uniform of dark green serge jacket, knickerbockers and peaked helmet has morphed into figure-hugging Lycra (some would say for the worse), while cloth-backed maps and sepia-tint photographs have developed into GPS and GoPro. But one thing hasn’t changed: Cycling UK’s role as the voice of the everyday cyclist. Today, the organisation has 65,000 members - many hundreds of them in Surrey, Sussex and Hampshire – with 130 member groups and more than 600 affiliate groups across the country putting on thousands of rides each year. It also organises nationwide projects such as the Big Bike Revival and Bike Week in a bid to get millions more people in local communities cycling, helping to counter the nation’s growing obesity crisis and ease pollution in the process. Channel 4 News presenter Jon Snow, Cycling UK’s President, said: “Rebranding from CTC to Cycling UK last year provided a more appropriate reflection of what we do and what we are as an organisation in the modern era. Cycle touring is, and always will be, a fundamentally important part of Cycling UK and will continue to be the first love for many of our 65,000 members.

Images from above Pennyfarthing rider with CTC members, probably taken in the early 20th century; CTC organised the first Cyclists Special rail excursions in 1955; cyclists on the Downs Link.

“But our work and ambitions embrace so much more and our objective is to get everyone cycling in the UK. It doesn’t matter whether it’s on-road or off-road, whether you’re 3 or 103, male or female, disadvantaged or disabled, everyone should have the opportunity to cycle. It’s good for people’s health, fitness and wellbeing as well as bringing benefits to the environment and the economy.” Those VantagePoint readers who already love life on two wheels will need little convincing about the fantastic cycling country on offer around the beautiful borderlands of Surrey, Hampshire and West Sussex – although a few of the main roads are worth avoiding! Whether you cycle on or off-road, there are challenging hills, sunken country lanes, vast tracts of

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• 1923: Driving force behind the first National Bicycle Week. Cycling UK now co-ordinates Bike Week each June, with half-a-million people taking part in more than 1,000 events.

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• 2007: Fill That Hole launched, enabling all road users to report potholes. • 2015: First Big Bike Revival held, with £1million Government funding, aimed at getting thousands of forgotten bikes out of sheds and back into use. • 2017: ‘Rides of Way’ published, the first stateof-the-nation report into the UK’s off-road cycling scene. Government’s Cycling & Walking Investment Strategy announced after a successful campaign by Cycling UK and its partners.

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Images from above: 'Running machines' in action in 1818; Cycling UK inclusive cycling volunteers at Alice Holt and Cycling UK Chief Exec Paul Tuohy.

common land and – in Surrey’s case – more trees than any other county in England. The North Downs Way dissects the region, or, if you prefer your off-road cycling a little flatter, there’s always the Downs Link from Guildford to Shoreham-on-Sea, plus towpaths alongside the River Wey and Basingstoke Canal. West Surrey CTC is Cycling UK’s official local group for the area, with members who live in or around Guildford, Woking, Godalming, Farnham, Haslemere, Camberley and Frimley. They offer mainly on-road rides at a range of speeds and over a variety of distances. Fleet Cycling and CTC West Sussex are also member groups, while G-BUG – the Guildford Bike User Group – campaigns to make Guildford safer for cycling and is affiliated to Cycling UK. Other affiliated groups can be found in Farnham, Farnborough, North Camp, Alton, Aldershot, Bordon and Whitehill, Dorking, Horsley, Woking, Ash, Cranleigh, Leatherhead and Midhurst. You’re spoiled for choice! Inclusive cycling is also a cause close to the charity’s heart. As Chief Executive Paul Tuohy said: “For nearly 140 years, we have championed a simple belief – that cycling is a wonderful gift that should remain accessible and available to all. Where there are barriers, we provide ways to overcome them.” To that end, Cycling UK supports vital projects such as Alice Holt Inclusive Cycling, near Farnham, where a team of volunteers devote their time and energy to help people with disabilities to enjoy cycling in a safe environment on a range of speciallyadapted cycles. The Alton Cardiac Rehab cycling group is another venture which plays a beneficial role in the local community. The brainchild of medical student Stanley Cotterell, the Bicycle Touring Club 16

was launched in Harrogate on 5 August, 1878. After many years based in London, the organisation moved its national HQ in 1966 to 69 Meadrow, Godalming – named ‘Cotterell House’ after the founder. In addition to the biggest rebranding exercise in its illustrious history in April last year, Cycling UK also celebrated the 10th anniversary of its move from Godalming to its current home in Guildford. About 30 staff now work at the office in Parklands, while there is also a Cycling UK team in Scotland plus a network of Cycling Development Officers across the country. The organisation’s principal stated objective from day one was: “To promote, assist and protect the use of bicycles, tricycles and other similar vehicles on the public roads.” That aspiration is as true and relevant today as it was then. Paul Tuohy added: “Cycling UK’s vision is for a healthier, happier and cleaner world because more people cycle – and joining our charity is a great way to find fun, friendship and fitness through the freedom that riding a bike brings.” So it’s thank you to Baron Von Drais for his marvellous invention, and a quick note of gratitude to Scottish blacksmith Kirkpatrick Macmillan, who added pedals to the old ‘hobbyhorse’ in 1839. Here’s to the next 200 years! FIND OUT MORE Visit the website at www.cyclinguk.org

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Eric Knowles, the BBC’s Antiques Roadshow expert, a trail around the Arts and Crafts industry buildings and houses of Haslemere, a guided tour of Gertrude Jekyll’s iconic garden at Munstead Wood, dinner by candlelight at St Christopher’s Church and much more. An exhibition at Haslemere Museum will run throughout July and August. To find out more visit www.haslemere.com/ artsandcrafts. Chiddingfold Village Hall Cinema Fridays 7th and 21st July 8pm The first screening is Hidden Figures (2016), a film about the early days of the American space race and how so much of the brain power behind the scenes was supplied by black women in a time when there was so much gender and racial segregation. The second screening is Beauty and the Beast (2017) staring Emma Watson and Dan Evans. It is a well known story and received rave reviews. Please note this film starts at 6.30pm. Tickets: £6 Adults, £3 under 15s (where permitted). More information at www.chiddingfoldcinema.com or call 01428 683251. Chiddingfold Village Hall Cinema, situated in Coxcombe Lane, Chiddingfold GU8 4QA, is a 200 seat venue with high definition digital format, surround sound and 4.5 m screen. Licensed bar, cakes, refreshments and locally sourced icecream are available.

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Wey & Arun Canal Cruises Various dates from Friday 7th July to 6th September These include Pimms and Ploughmans Sunset Cruises, Pirates and Princesses Adventure Trips, Cream Tea Voyages and even Quiz and Nibbles. The boat departs from the wharf beside the Onslow Arms on the B2133 in Loxwood. If you would like further details or wish to book seats on one of the special cruises (or enquire about private charters or weekend public trips, volunteering opportunities or membership), please call The Wey & Arun Canal Trust Office on 01403 752403 or email office@weyandarun.co.uk. Bookings can be made online via the Boat Trips page of the website at www.weyandarun.co.uk. Fête in the Park Saturday 8th July For a tenth year, after a one year break, Petworth is delighted to once again host the annual Fête in the Park in the beautiful and historic grounds of Petworth Park. With a musical theme, there will be a whole host of stalls, displays and entertainment. The event will begin at midday and there will be something for all the family, from rides to boats on the lake and vintage cars as well as the fantastic Grand Draw! Local community groups will be performing as well as some of the areas fantastic professionals and during the evening they will be showcasing musical talent with a concert. Entry is free.

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Photographic Exhibition Saturday 8th July 10am-12 noon All are invited to a superb exhibition of landscape photographs and portraiture being held at Haslemere Methodist Church, Weyhill, Haslemere GU27 1LD. Taken by local photographer Peter Searight [FBIPP] you will be amazed by the beauty and sensitivity of his work. There is no charge for admission, but donations will be welcomed for the Midhurst Macmillan Service. Additionally, you can enjoy coffee, tea and biscuits in the church’s Open Door Lounge. Dashwood Day Saturday 8th July The Wey & Arun Canal Trust and the National Trust are jointly celebrating the 150th anniversary of JB Dashwood’s adventurous journey down the River Wey along the Wey & Arun Canal towards the Solent. His mission was to see the Spithead Review in 1867 and he took his small boat

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‘Caprice’ from Thames Lock at Weybridge, along the Wey & Arun Canal on his way to Portsmouth. The plan is to enact this journey starting at Thames Lock and the finishing line is at Gun’s Mouth, Shalford, on the Wey & Arun Canal. If you would like to take part or would like more information, go to www.weyarun.org.uk. Grayshott Gardeners Saturday 8th July It is the annual Summer Show and everyone is welcome to see a splendid array of plants, flowers, vegetables and fruit, home produce and photography. Entry is free and viewing is from 2-4pm. There will also be a plant sale, tea with homemade cakes and a raffle. The monthly Club Night Lecture is on Wednesday 12th July when David Jewell, Head of Collections at the Sir Harold Hillier Gardens, will be talking about Perennial Borders. The doors open at 7.15pm for refreshments, club news and socialising. Visitors welcome, £5. Both these events are held at the Grayshott Village Hall with adjacent parking. More information on 01428 722000 or www.grayshottgardeners.net. Woodland Fairy Fair at Watts Gallery Saturday 8th Sunday 9th July 10am-4pm Calling all pixies, gnomes and fairy folk for a weekend of magical adventures in their enchanted woodlands. Follow the fairy kingdom trail to find fairy doors. Make wands,

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wings and fairy crowns. Build dens and enjoy the view over the fairy kingdom in a tree-top adventure with The Great Big Tree Climbing Co. Wear your wings to an interactive performance of A Midsummer Night’s Dream and watch a ballerina in the dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy. 2 for 1 adult admission, 16 and under free. Most activities free with admission excluding tree climbing. Watts Gallery is situated in Down Lane, Compton GU3 1DQ. More information on this and all the other activities during the month at www. wattsgallery.org.uk. Macmillan Classic Motor Show and Family Fun Day Sunday 9th July 11am to 4.30pm Macmillan Cancer Support Guildford Area Group is hosting its 7th Classic Motor Show and Family Fun Day on the Clandon Park Estate, West Clandon GU4 7AA. There will be classics galore, lots of refreshments, children’s entertainment and pony rides. Pre-registration of classics is advised and free by contacting macmillanclassiccarshow@ hotmail.com or calling 07932 869876. Admission on the day is £7, £6 concessions and under 12 are free. Entry on the A25/A246 Merrow to West Clandon Epsom Rd. All proceeds to Macmillan Cancer Support. Liphook in Bloom Sunday 9th July The flower beds in Liphook have looked amazing

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Summer Motoring Andy Goundry's hints and tips for safer driving this summer WITH THE WINTER months firmly out of the way, most of us will be looking forward to leisure drives, either around the country or perhaps even further afield. Often, the car used for these trips will have been only used for shorter and more mundane tasks for several months beforehand.

getting anything else from your stricken car. Possessions can be replaced, people cannot: sadly, over 1,500 people are killed or seriously injured on motorway hard shoulders every year. So what can be done to avoid breakdowns and help make sure your car is ready for the summer?

Modern cars are generally so reliable that we expect them to be ready to take us to our chosen destination regardless, yet they can quietly deteriorate over the winter months, meaning that their first longer summertime journeys, often at higher speeds and carrying heavier loads, can result in breakdowns or accidents. Half of all breakdowns occur as a result of basic mechanical problems which could have been avoided with simple checks. And as well as disrupting your travel plans, breakdowns can be very hazardous. The hard shoulder of a motorway, or the side of a main road, is an incredibly dangerous place to be. So if you do break down, it’s vital to get everyone out of the car and into a place of safety as soon as soon as possible, even if it is raining. Generally, this will be behind any crash barrier, and as far from the carriageways as possible. Only then think about phoning for help. And don’t risk July 2017

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which are particularly common on cars which don’t cover many miles in the winter. Probably the most important thing to do, though, is check your tyres. Not just for pressure and tread depth, but condition. All areas of each tread and side wall should be free from significant cuts, bulges or other weaknesses. This is not always easy to do, as the inner faces of your tyres can be hard to see but they are vulnerable to issues such as pothole damage or uneven tread wear due to misaligned wheels. I’ve been caught out in the past by assuming that a tyre was in good condition judging by the outside, yet it was so worn on its inner face that the steel cords were exposed – an accident waiting to happen! Tread depth can be checked using a depth gauge, obtainable cheaply from the likes of Halfords, or simply use a 20p coin to see whether your tyres’ tread depths are at least 1.6mm. Insert the 20p at several points across and around each tyre. If you can see the coin’s outer rim at any point the tyre is illegal and must be changed immediately.

Making sure you can see through the windscreen clearly may sound obvious, however it’s amazing how often sat navs and the like are mounted in a position to restrict vision. The law – and commonsense – says that nothing should be within the area swept by the wipers.

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And whilst most of us probably clean the outside of our windscreens and windows regularly, less obvious is the need to clean the inside of the screen, where an insidious layer of grime can build up. This can often be tricky to remove, but a good proprietary car glass cleaner should quickly shift it, leaving your screen once again sparkling. A dirty windscreen in bright sunlight makes for difficult driving

So important are regular tyre checks that for peace of mind you may wish to get the experts at Kwik Fit or one of the many other tyre companies to do this for you. I make no apology for highlighting the need for good tyre care, for this, more than any other, is the reason why so many summer journeys don’t go according to plan. Indeed, tyre problems account for over 40% of serious or fatal accidents caused by vehicle defect-related incidents. This tyre care is particularly important for vehicles which may have been stored over the winter such as caravans and classic cars, for tyres deteriorate with age as well as use. Remember the rule – ACT responsibly: check Air pressure, Condition, and Tread depth regularly and always before any long journey. 22

Finally, with your car in good shape – enjoy your summer motoring, and stay safe! THE AUTHOR Andy Goundry spent his entire working career in vehicle design and development, and, since retirement has continued a close involvement with vehicles, writing for specialist magazines and websites, as well as producing his own motoring website www.autonews.uk.com

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Cyclesport on 23rd November. They have around 1,000 volunteers across the UK, but are always looking for more. If you think you could help, you can find out much more information about volunteering for Action Medical Research at https://www.action.org.uk/volunteers. Midhurst Garden Club Monday 10th July ‘Fuchsias Through The Seasons’ - A talk by Carol Gubler of Little Brook Nursery near Alresford. Carol has a wealth of knowledge about Fuchsias and has published a book entitled ‘A Step by Step Guide to Growing Fuchsias’. Should be an interesting and informative evening. For more information about the Club, contact Denise Skinner on 01730 814194 or email askinner3@sky.com. You can also or check out their website www.midhurstgardenclub.org. uk. Amitiés Françaises

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to join and you will be added to the list. If you are unsure, go along as a visitor ad see for yourself. Visit https:// amitiesfrancaises.com for further information. Concert in Grayshott Wednesday 12th July 7.30pm The King’s Men, a superb close harmony group formed of seven of the current Choral Scholars of the choir of King’s College, Cambridge, are returning to St. Luke’s Church in Grayshott. They will perform a varied programme of Choral Music, popular songs and organ works to dazzle and delight. Tickets cost £15 (£5 for under 18s) and are available from the Church Office, call 01428 606703, visit the Red Rose Tea Room or go to their website www. stlukes-grayhsott.org. Gibbet Hill 10k Run Wednesday 12th July 7.30pm Entries will be taken on the day when over 200 runners are expected to compete in the 29th Gibbet Hill 10k Run. The race starts at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Weydown Road, Haslemere. The route, one of the most picturesque in the South, winds its way to the top of Gibbet Hill before sweeping round the rim of the Devil’s Punch Bowl and back towards Haslemere down Farnham Lane. Runners pass the Royal School who generously sponsor the event. Medals will be given to all taking part with the fastest

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Conservatory Sails Sail Blinds are the exciting new way to shade your conservatory. They control heat and glare and work with any shape of roof or construction type.

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They were developed specifically for UK conservatories to tackle some of the issues associated with traditional pleated blinds. The specially designed sail uses a high performance fabric to control the heat without having to cover all of the roof. Allowing you to enjoy all of the benefits of the view and sun without the excessive heat. The breathable fabric and robust flexible construction means you don’t have to look at the dead flies trapped in your pleated blinds because you can simply shake them off and then when you want to remove any dust or dirt you can wash them in your machine at 30 degrees.

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From the 15th–22nd July Graffham, a beautiful downland village just south of Petworth, will be hosting its fourth annual festival and this year’s focus is on local food and drink. Eight days, ten events: something to get everyone in the family licking their lips! 1.Foraging The centrepiece of the festival led by one of the UK’s leading wild food experts, Robin Harford. On your foraging walk, you will be shown how to identify at least 20 wild edible plants, as well as learning about their folklore, mystery and history. Having taught foraging at the Eden Project and around the world – when it comes to eating weeds, Robin really knows his onions and excitedly says the Graffham site is a real ‘zone of abundance’. BBC Good Food Magazine called Robin’s courses ‘a revelation’ so it’s no surprise that his Sussex foraging courses for the rest of 2017 are nearly sold out. The good news is that there are 60 tickets available through Graffham festival – and at just £15 for adults and £10 for children aged 4 +, they’re fantastic value too.

3. English Wine Tasting With sales of English wine rising faster than production levels, the English wine revolution is happening. Ian Heggie, founder of the Midhurst-based Exceptional English Wine Company will talk about the development of English wine production and host a tasting of sparkling and still English wines.

8. Village Feast An al fresco summer supper- with locally sourced beef, venison and crevettes cooked on individual hot stones. The evening’s entertainment includes Seaford College Jazz Band.

4. Tasting Menu Tour Ten villagers will throw open their kitchens to prepare one course each including French, Italian, Sri Lankan and Sussex Tapas.

9. A Talk ‘Food and Drink in Religion; from Roasted Mammoth to Big Mac’: a talk by Richard Bailey, formerly of Seaford College.

5. The Fifteen Mile Food Fair Showcasing the talents of Pauline and Richard Marks from Manor Farm in Cocking; Indian home

10. Quiz From the keyboard, Richard Bailey will tinkle the ivories and tax your knowledge of food and drink related trivia in a quiz featuring special music and tasting rounds. A food festival with a heart as well as a stomach The festival also aims to help those locally who don’t have enough to eat and will be collecting donations for Stonepillow (a local homeless charity) and a Petworth satellite of Chichester District Food Bank throughout the festival.

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7. Cocktail Evening Learn to mix cocktails with the owners of Olive & Vine (voted one of the top five cocktail bars by the Sussex Times).

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competing for trophies in various age categories. See www.gibbet10k.co.uk. The Unattached Group (TUG) TUG have planned countryside and London walks, local music events, theatre events, a river trip and are making arrangements for the annual summer party. A Surreybased group of about 70 single professional people aged 55 - 69 who enjoy times together including informal weekly pub meets as well as meals out, theatre and cinema trips, walks, quizzes, bridge, opera and book clubs and the occasional leisure weekend away. New members are most welcome and information can be obtained at www. theunattachedgroup.co.uk or Maggie on 07855 008897. Fernhurst Centre Thursday 13th July 6.30pm-8.30pm Something different at the Centre - ‘Food for a Summer Evening’. Louise and Gill from the Great Little Cookery School will be demonstrating how to knead, shape and prove a basil, tomato and mozzarella loaf, make the perfect fruit pavlova, delicious homemade lemonade and refreshing teas using garden herbs. The cost is £10 and bookings should be made direct to Gill on 01428 643564 or Louise on 01428 645197 before 7pm or email tglcs16@gmail. com. On Wednesday 2nd August (2.30pm–4.30pm - £12) they have a two-hour session to help you take fantastic

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photos with your ipad. Bookings to ferncent@gmail.com or call 01428 641931. There is free parking at the rear of the centre. The Clockhouse Car Wash Thursday 13th July They are holding a car wash, with the help of volunteers from the finance department of Surrey University, in aid of The Clockhouse on Thursday 13th July between 9.30am and 3.30pm at The Clockhouse, Chapel Lane, Milford GU8 5EZ. £5 per car. Cake, tea/coffee will be available while you wait. Just come along. Godalming and Haslemere Ramblers They have a full programme of walks in July, ranging from 5 to 12 miles and from the North Downs to the south coast. They take place on weekdays and weekends. Why not put on your boots, go along for a free trial walk and see if it suits you? You can find further details of all walks at www. gandhramblers.org.uk. RHS Garden Wisley Friday 14th and Saturday 15th July Outdoor film screenings of much-loved classics Top Gun and Grease will take place in the relaxing surroundings of RHS Garden Wisley. Ticket price for RHS members and non-members, £13 per person for each screening, under 5s

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putting his new rack to use and revel in his gory tales of torture. And, at 'The Mediaeval Gaming Zone' you can try your hand at Tafl – a strategy game from the Viking era. Venture to the Enchanted Woodland to meet the Witches in their den and hear the Mediaeval Baebes’ sing romantic songs of chivalry, love and loss. And don’t forget to listen as the Mediaeval Housewife presents to you the dirty laundry of the Middle Ages and The Copper Pot Cook unveils the myths of mediaeval cookery.

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go free. To book, visit www.summernightsfilm.co.uk or call QUAD Box Office on 01332 290606. Liss Archaeology 14th-16th, 21st-23rd and 28th-30th July They have members from far and wide and this July, over 3 long weekends, they are returning to Stroud, near Petersfield, for Big Dig Stroud. As part of the Festival of British Archaeology, the heritage of the village will be investigated by way of small test pits in residents’ gardens plus geophysical survey at various locations. Booking is essential. New members always welcome! If you have always wanted to have a go at archaeology this is a very good project as a starting point. For more information see their website www.lissarchaeology.uk or email them at lissarchaeology@gmail.com. Find them on Facebook and Twitter Oxmarket Stride Open Art Competition The competition, run by The Oxmarket Gallery in Chichester, is open to artists living in Sussex, Hampshire, Surrey and the Isle of Wight and covers just paintings and drawing. They are based at The Oxmarket Centre of Arts, St. Andrew’s Court, off East Street, Chichester, West Sussex PO19 1YH. The Prize giving is to be held 9th October at the gallery and the closing date for entries is 11th September. Full details and terms and conditions can be found at www.oxmarket. com/openart.

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Transition Haslemere Summer BBQ Friday 14th July 6.30pm Join them for our summer barbecue at Swan Barn, Collards Lane, Haslemere GU27 2HU. All welcome! If you are interested in what they do, or missed their talks on bees, chicken, or gardening, do go along and ask questions. Take your own food and drink, they provide the fire - The National Trust provides the view! They are a local volunteer group taking action on global warming, and sustainable living. More information at www. transitionhaslemere.org. The Two Gentlemen of Verona... and a Dog called Crab 14th to 29th July 7.30pm, Saturday matinée 2.30pm GSC continue their ‘summer of love’ of open-air theatre at the University of Law Gardens with a new staging of one of Shakespeare’s earliest comedies, set in 1950s Italy. Considered by some to be his very first play, it follows the story of two best friends who leave their quiet home-town of Verona for the glamour and adventure of Milan, but when they both fall in love with same girl, the strength of their friendship is put to the test. Foreshadowing plays such as Romeo and Juliet, The Merchant of Venice, As You Like It and A Midsummer. For bookings and more information visit www.guildford-shakespeare-company.co.uk or call GSC Box Office 01483 304384. July 2017

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Cowdray Heritage Saturday 15th July Known locally as The Ruins, they open for the summer season on Saturday 15th July. The magnificent ruins are set in the stunning landscape of Cowdray Park, and are well worth a visit. For more information, contact heritage@ cowdray.co.uk. Graffham Festival Saturday 15th to Saturday 22nd July Following another sell-out arts festival in 2016, this year’s festival focuses on local food and drink. There will be 10 events over the 8 days of the festival including foraging with the UK’s leading wild food expert Robin Harford. There’s also a children’s cookery workshop, English wine tasting, a tasting menu tour, a fifteen mile food fair, cocktail making, a village feast and lots more. For more information and tickets visit www.graffhamfestival.co.uk. Wisley Arts Fest 2017 Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th July Work from sixteen designer-makers from The Surrey Guild of Craftsmen will be on sale when the members demonstrate their various crafts at Wisley’s 2017 Arts Fest in the beautiful setting of the RHS Garden Wisley, near Guildford. Members will be exhibiting a wide range of handcrafted items including jewellery, ceramics, glass,

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textiles and metalwork and visitors will be able to have a go at some or indeed join a short workshop for just £6. More information at www.surreyguildofcraftsmen.co.uk. Oakleaf Enterprise Do you enjoy gardening and would like to make a difference in your community? Well, Oakleaf are looking for gardening volunteers to join the team at Oakleaf Enterprise; a mental health charity based in Guildford. If you are a keen gardener and are available during the week to work with Oakleaf Staff and clients on local projects, they would love to hear from you. Hours are flexible. Contact Beatrice Curtis on 01483 303649 or email beatricecurtis@oakleafenterprise.org for more details. Historic Haslemere Guided Town Walks Sunday 16th July 2.30pm Discover more about Haslemere and the fascinating history of the town on this guided town walk with local historian Tim Winter. No need to book, just turn up. Meet outside the Museum. To find out more, visit www.haslemeremuseum. co.uk. No entry fee, just a donation to Haslemere Museum. Midhurst U3A Tuesday 18th July 2.15pm The next meeting at the Methodist Church Hall, North Street, Midhurst, has Gary Baines talking about ‘Shoreham

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Rob Butler at Physio 1to1 shares his personal view of the increasing popularity of cycling locally. Physio 1to1 has a few rules… rule one is ‘always have minty fresh breath’. Rule two is ‘never discuss religion or politics’ and rule three is ‘every patient is different’ (hence the brand name). My personal rule four used to be ‘never confess that you are a cyclist’. It is without doubt one of the most risky things I used to tell my patients. That is to say, it polarised their opinion of me. The use of local roads by cyclists is not without contention, that is for sure. However that radically changed last year when we formed Physio 1to1 Bike, and got off the fence. Now we are proud of our wheels! We now cater for ‘Stravausing, lycra-clad roadies’, ‘muddy, full-sus downhillers’ and ‘wetsuit-wearing – the bike is my best discipline’ triathletes. We even have an age group GB triathlete (and holder of multiple QOM’s) amongst our staff. So I’m now proud to state that ‘cycling is undoubtedly one of my greatest pleasures’ in and out of my clinic. Cycling is also a July 2017

great way to get fit without placing too much stress on joints. Perfect for those with weight problems, those with osteoporosis (bone thinning), those with gym or lycra phobias (no it’s not essential for cycling!), and those who just enjoy being outdoors to get their fitness. Cycling has without doubt enjoyed a resurgence in recent years, however it has not been a smooth ride. My wish is that all would share my enthusiasm, my aim however is more realistic. I want to help you understand Physio 1to1’s rule three, ‘everyone is different’. We treat each patient as an individual. I ask that you treat every bike as an individual. After all every ‘bike’ carries an individual, quite likely a person with a family and friends. Potentially someone who doesn’t actually want to inconvenience you on your commute. As a driver I’m all too aware of the

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inconvenience that cyclists can present and consequently I will often mutter under my breath when they appear to be less than considerate. However, I am also very aware of the fragility of the cyclist, having witnessed first-hand cycling accidents and treated the aftermath of several, in my clinic. I can assure you that cyclists present as individuals too. I can hear the arguments now… ‘Cyclists don’t pay road tax’. To be clear road tax hasn’t existed since Winston Churchill abandoned it. All road users pay vehicle excise duty, including cyclists. Those vehicles that don’t pollute the atmosphere don’t pay (including electric cars). Road maintenance is paid for by the entire community and hence roads are public access regardless of the form of transport. Indeed there are a few inconsiderate cyclists, as indeed there are a few inconsiderate drivers but please don’t assume we are all the same.

As pedestrians we see each other as human. We are quite literally face to face with each other. This includes joggers (who also don’t pay pavement tax), however I realise the view of a cyclist is literally the opposite! Believe me though behind (intentional pun) every lycra-clad bottom, is a human being. So my appeal to all local road users is this: please can we treat each other with the respect we afford each other as pedestrians? Treat everyone as you would wish to be treated irrespective of their chosen mode of transport. Rob Butler is the Clinical Director of Physio1to1. Visit www.physio1to1.co.uk or call them on 01483 424470.

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If you have read this far you are probably a cyclist. Therefore I’m safe in admitting we have all cycled with inconsiderate cyclists. You know who they are, the ones that give us a bad name. This is for them… Guide for safe group cycling:

Obviously (one would hope). Respect junctions and signals, don’t give cyclists a bad name.

abreast (as recommended in the Highway Code). When the road is wide enough, this allows cars to overtake safely over a much shorter distance. However do not constantly up the pace whenever a rider draws level to you. Known as ‘half-wheeling’ this is a definite no.

Communicate

Ride consistently and predictably

Don’t ride in the gutter

Always pass on received information within your group. There are a number of hand signals which are important to be aware of. Ask any experienced cyclist.

Hold a straight line when possible. Be smooth on the brakes, if you stand out of the saddle, be aware, and don’t let your back wheel drop back.

Be Aware

If road conditions and traffic allows you’ll often be riding two

If you’re on the front of the group, don’t sit in the gutter. You will be forcing everyone else to follow you, increasing the likelihood of hitting obstructions. Where possible, ride one metre out from the curb (as recommended in the Highway Code).

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in front. Look past the riders in front. Always let riders around you know before moving position within the group.

Obey the rules of the road

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The Bank of Mum and Dad? We are told that Mum and Dad are now the biggest lenders to the younger generation for house purchase. Property price inflation has made life very difficult for younger generations who now have huge mortgages in spite of the generosity of Mum and Dad. Many of our children simply cannot afford to pay into pension schemes. An inheritance in the future will help them. • Do you know how much Inheritance tax (IHT) you will pay? • Are you sure your Will enables all tax allowances to apply? The new Residence Nil Rate Band is important and many Wills do not qualify. • A Will is a modest ‘one off’ cost and can achieve so much. Without a Will:  A surviving spouse may not inherit the entire estate.  In ‘ blended families’ there could be competing interests.  An unmarried partner will not inherit.  Orphaned children are the responsibility of the local authority.  Children inherit at 18 which is not a ‘responsible age’.  A person on ‘means tested’ benefits may lose those benefits.

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Best in Show at Chelsea! The M&G Garden designed by James Basson was awarded a Gold Medal, the Best Construction Award, and Best In Show at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2017. I caught up with James at Chelsea to find out more about this special garden.

Beth: The surface of your limestone is different than I expected - I imagined it being rougher, like a cliff edge. JB: Yes; if you look at photos of quarries, even after hundreds of years, they’ve got this kind of pristine feel, and so it is how it is. If you look up ‘Maltese Quarry’ you’ll see these sorts of lines. 'Troy' was filmed in them, 'Gladiator' was filmed in them, and they’re just these magnificent spaces. Beth: How tall is the stone in the garden? JB: That one is 8 metres tall – and 15 metres down, with piles to support it, to make sure it doesn’t move in the wind or anything. Beth: Did you get any extra time to construct the garden? JB: No. No extra time – we were going to have extra time, but for some reason it didn’t work, so we did it in time. Beth: So you didn’t get an extra day, even though you had to finish a day earlier? JB: No, everyone got an extra day. Beth: What’s your favourite plant? JB: There’s a little daisy called Pallenis spinosa, which looks… it’s just got this very golden flower to it, beautiful. I don’t know if you can see it from here – the plant might be over there, because we’ve planted the stand opposite too. It’s really a special one.

Beth: Are the plants going back to Malta afterwards? JB: No, all of the plants are owned by Crocus, so they’ll take them back to the nursery. The plants were all shipped over. Some came from Sicily, some came from Rome, some came from Malta from a nursery who were amazing – they had all these native plants that you’re not allowed to take out of Malta; but we got governmental permission to do it. Beth: So the Maltese Government supported you and your work to build the garden? JB: Absolutely, yes. And all the stone was cut in Malta, then shipped over, and then the Maltese came over and helped to install it here at Chelsea.

Beth: Are there any other secrets about the garden you can tell us? JB: There’s lots of stories, like the knackered-looking tree up there is called a Tetraclinis articulata, and that is the national tree of Malta – and it’s a very hard thing to find. In my head, I wanted something really kind of gnarled, and old, and lots of character, and these were in the nursery car park to stop the trucks hitting the fence. I was like “oh my god, this is what I’ve been dreaming about”! Beth: What is it about you and half-dead trees – you love them, don’t you? JB: Yeah, I like it – I like natural beauty! Beth: Me too, I love old apple trees, they’re just so beautiful, I think there’s really nothing for me as beautiful as that. FIND OUT MORE For more information about the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, gardening advice for the month ahead and much more besides, visit my website at www.pumpkinbeth.com.

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Beth: In last year's garden, you had the little snail shells scattered around. Do you have any other secrets like that around, last minute things? JB: We do, we do have another kind of shell in the garden. It’s particular one you find all over the landscape in Malta, so we’ve scattered that all over the garden.

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fort, past, present and future’. Refreshments available from 2.15pm followed by the talk at 2.30pm. For more information on events, groups and meetings, contact the Membership Secretary on 01730 813374. Guildford Rambling Club From Thursday 20th July Their walks programme can be found at www. guildfordramblingclub.org.uk. Unless otherwise stated visitors are welcome to try them out on any of their walks which normally start at 10am. For details of the 5 mile morning walk from Thursley on Thursday 20th July, call David on 07935 887499. Chantal, on 01483 535971, has the details for the 9 mile linear walk From Waterloo station on Sunday 23rd. For the 11 mile circular walk from Lurgashall on Sunday 30th July, call Mick on 07765 205353. David on 07935 887499 is the contact for the 10 mile circular walk from Beare Green on Sunday 6th August. Finally, there is a 10.5 mile circular walk on Sunday 13th August is in 13_Layout Ashdown Forest, on the trail16:21 of Winnie the45Pooh. GU7 September 1 13/08/2013 Page Call Steve on 07957 803912 about that one. Milford Probus Club The Club has members from Waverley and beyond and membership is open to retired and semi-retired professional and business men and women over 50. They meet in Godalming on the third Friday of each month for lunch

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followed by a talk on a wide variety of subjects. At the July meeting, David Alvey will be giving a presentation on dementia. Guests are always welcome by invitation and their next outing is a trip to Salisbury Cathedral and a visit to Wilton House. Prospective members are invited to attend a meeting without obligation. Lady members will be especially welcomed. For more details, go to www. milfordprobus.com or contact Mike Thompson on 01483 428181, email thmmic@btinternet.com. Egdean Church Cream Teas Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd July 2.30pm-5pm Delicious cream teas will be served in the garden of Church Cottage, Egdean, Nr Fittleworth, RH20 1TJ, in aid of the little rural church, St Bartholomew’s, which is next door to the cottage and will be open for viewing. Midhurst Art Society This friendly society welcomes artists from beginners to professionals. They meet on Thursdays at 2pm in the Grange in Midhurst for practical afternoon sessions. If you would like to join them contact their Membership Secretary, Joanna Finch at joannafinch63@hotmail.com. RHS Garden Wisley Saturday 22nd July to Sunday 3rd September Five go on a Garden Adventure! There will be a summer of

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Circle Dancing It’s holiday time so take a break and try Circle Dancing (or World Dancing). It is relaxing, fun, great exercise and you will make new friends. The combination of movement and music is, apparently, both calming and energising and a lot of people speak of feeling better after a session of Circle Dancing. 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-9.30pm. St Catherine’s Hall, Guildford on the 3rd Tuesday of the month, 7.30pm-9.30pm. WI Hall, Hartley Wintney on the second Wednesday of the month, 7.30pm-9.30pm. Contact Lynn on 01420 474881. Tea and Talk at Haslemere Museum Tuesday 25th July 2.30pm The Rustic Renaissance: Haslemere’s Arts and Crafts Heritage. Join Collections Manager, Lindsay Moreton for an introduction to the remarkable European Peasant Arts Collection and the fascinating story of the craftspeople and artisans who inspired the local Arts and Crafts Movement. Museum Members Free, Non Members £3. No need to book, just turn up. To find out more, visit www. haslemeremuseum.co.uk. Waverley Dowsers Group They are both a scientific and fun group who are working on various projects and honing their skills in readiness as well as to dowse whilst they are on holiday. They meet normally in the Unitarian Hall Godalming and have field events. The group is keen to work in the community and some readers might have seen them supporting the Rushmoor Voluntary Services Volunteering Day, demonstrating how chickens used to be checked for being male or female by dousing. They are planning a dousing display at the Rural Life Centre at the end of July. Further information on their activities can be obtained by looking at their website or by contacting Michael Haxeltine on 01252 541639 or Geoff Mitchell on 01276 472977.

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