VantagepPoint August 2017 - Godalming & Cranleigh by VantagePoint Magazine

|| vantagepointmag.co.uk

Godalming & Cranleigh • August 2017

VANTAGEPOINT YO U R B E ST V IEW OF W H AT ’S GO ING O N LO C ALLY

|| WIN SOME GREAT PRIZES INCLUDING: TICKETS TO SEE BLOOD BROTHERS AT G LIVE

THE LOXWOOD JOUST Inside: || FAMILY WALKS || HERITAGE OPEN DAYS IN GODALMING || HANDMADE MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS || GODALMING FILM FESTIVAL

The local magazine produced by local people for the local community

THE BIG SALE

25% OFF USUAL PRICES DORSET OAK

NOW OPEN SUNDAYS 10AM-5PM

PLUS AT LEAST 20% OFF OUR TOP SELLING RANGES

Clovelly Oak Avon Oak Siena Oak

The

Chunky & Torridge Pine Painted or Waxed Fulham Sofas and Chairs

Furniture Emporium The trading name of Cranleigh Furniture Ltd

264 High Street, Cranleigh, Surrey GU6 8RT www.cranleighfurniture.co.uk

01483 271236

YOUR LOCAL MAGAZINE || Vantage Publishing Limited 9 Chestnut Suite, Guardian House, Borough Road, Godalming, Surrey GU7 2AE.

Sales: Editorial:

01483 01483 01483 01483

420173 661088 661089 421601

VantagePoint is published by Vantage Publishing, a Godalmingbased local magazine business which was first established in 2009 when we launched our first community magazine. We publish five magazines which are delivered monthly by Royal Mail to over 118,675 homes across the Hampshire, Surrey and West Sussex, giving us the largest local circulation in the areas we cover. Each of our magazines is specifically localised and tailored to its geographical area and hand-delivered by your postman. Please visit www.vantagepointmag.co.uk or contact any of us below if you need any more information. CONNECTSURREY

M e d i a Surrey and Sussex

|| YOUR LOCAL TEAM SO here we are in August, and it is holiday time for us in the VantagePoint office. While Lauren is staying in the UK for her camping holiday, Marcus and family are following in Nick and Angieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s footsteps and are off to Bulgaria for a couple of weeks. Jesse is off to the Leeds Festival while Jane is chasing the sun in Crete. As for Humphrey and I, we are off to la France profonde as usual for our fortnight with friends and French family. Cue much bread, cheese and wine consumption, alongside canine hair removal from the swimming pool. I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wait! More and more people choose a staycation and there is much to do in the local area and beyond. Day trips to London or to the coast, weekend camping trips, or just enjoying all the great places to

August 2017

Stefan Reynolds Editor & Publisher

THE ONLY ROYAL MAIL DELIVERED

MAGAZINE PRODUCED by

LOCAL PEOPLE

for

THE LOCAL

see or things to do on our own doorsteps. RHS Wisley, Brooklands, local museums, entertainment venues and most National Trust properties all have many events planned for the holiday period. For a cheaper option, and one of my favourite days out, why not go for a lovely walk in our beautiful countryside, with or without a pub stop en route. We have a couple of small walks this month suitable for the whole family, including toddlers and grandparents. For more ambitious walks, take a look at our website www.vantagepointmag.co.uk where we have a number of walks which can be downloaded and printed. Whatever you do, have a lovely summer!

COMMUNITY WWW.VANTAGEPOINTMAG.CO.UK

Contact the editor: stefan@vantagepublishing.co.uk

Marcus Atkins, Sales Director 01483 420173 / 07702 132157 marcus@vantagepublishing.co.uk

Lauren Broughton, Sales 01483 661088 / 07852 041227 lauren@vantagepublishing.co.uk

Jesse Boon, Sales 01483 418141 / 07542 710508 jesse@vantagepublishing.co.uk

Nick and Angie Crisell, Jottings 01483 421601 jottings@vantagepublishing.co.uk

To advertise, please call 01483 420173

Contributors: Phil Kemp, Beth Otway Print: Buxton Press

|| CONTENTS The local magazine produced by local people for the local community

Les Amitiés Françaises Monthly speakers on French history, art and culture Audience of French speakers and people interested in all things French We are a friendly group originally set up 28 years ago by a French teacher to develop students’ understanding of spoken French. Amitiés Françaises has grown: it is one of the most popular French circles in the country, and now attracts people who have lived in France as well as those wishing to regain the language they loved and learned at school and university. We meet in Godalming (see below), usually on a Thursday night and also organise convivial events to which members’ partners and friends are invited. Membership is £27 a year and visitors welcome at £10 per talk. Members also receive regular newsletters. Please email john.petty@which.net to join. 2017-2018 programme: All talks are in French. 21 septembre La guerre franco-prussienne 19 octobre Les élections du printemps 2017 16 novembre Paris au XXème siècle 7 décembre Le Judaïsme en France 18 janvier Quelques personnalités marquantes de la Révolution française 22 fêvrier Gauguin, Cézanne et D.H. Lawrence 22 mars Bourgogne et Beaujolais - Joyaux de la France profonde 19 avril Le Français - La langue de la diplomatie? Dates and topics may change. For updates visit www.amitiesfrancaises.com Facebook page: les Amitiés Françaises de Waverley Pick up les Amitiés Françaises brochures in libraries, tourist offices and on community boards. Look out for us every month in the Jottings section of VantagePoint.

6 Jottings Your local community noticeboard

9 Handmade Musical Instruments Phil Kemp meets local craftsman Mervyn Mewis

15 Summer With... 21 Godalming Film Festival Free films being shown in Godalming - 15th-19th August 23 Your Health in Your Own Hands Prevention is better than a cure 27 Heritage Open Days in Godalming The official programme of events - 8th-10th September

32 Festival of Fine Food & Drink Taking place at G Live on 10th September

35 Gardening Jonathan Hogarth and his Hostas

39 Food & Drink Recipes from Loaf Bakery, Bake Godalming winners

44 Walk

Family walks with the National Trust

46 GUTS Motor Tour Sunday 17th September

49 Profile

The Meath

51 Business Cards Small ads for trades and services

55 Competitions Win one of three great prizes

VANTAGEPOINT YOUR B E S T V I E W OF W H AT ’S G OI N G ON L OC AL LY

We meet at Godalming Baptist Church Hall, Queen Street, Godalming GU7 1BA

The contents of this magazine are protected by copyright and nothing can be reprinted without prior permission of the publisher. The publisher has tried to ensure that all information is accurate but does not take any responsibility for any mistakes or omissions. We take no responsibility for advertisments printed in the magazine or loose inserts that might be delivered alongside it. © Vantage Publishing Limited.

To advertise, please call 01483 420173

vantagepointmag.co.uk

Hughes Waddell_Layout 1 03/09/2015 15:44 Page 1

Are you:Looking for a pro-active accountant who’ll help you manage and grow your business? Worrying about your tax affairs?

Accounting support for you Bookkeeping - Accounts - Payroll - VAT Company Secretarial - Management Accounts

Roffe Swayne has been providing outsourced accounting and payroll services to local businesses for over 80 years and offer a number of benefits:

Hughes Waddell is an independent firm of accountants and business advisers based in Godalming. We offer accountancy, taxation and business advisory and support services to a wide range of businesses and individuals. Now licensed to carry out non-contentious probate work For a free initial 30 minute consultation, please call 01483 419000: The White House, 2 Meadrow, Godalming, Surrey GU7 3HN Web: hugheswaddell.com Email: info@hugheswaddell.com

Time saving – free up your staff and resources Stress free – let us manage all the paperwork and filing on your behalf. Plus you won’t have to worry about HMRC deadlines, leaving you to focus on running your business. All inclusive fee – a fixed price agreed upfront, no hidden charges for small or large businesses.

Call Scott or Lulu for your free initial meeting 01483 416232

Ashcombe Court, Woolsack Way, Godalming GU7 1LQ 01483 416232 www.roffeswayne.com

The LOCAL Independent Choice for ALL Your WINDOWS, DOORS & CONSERVATORIES Giving a Family Service Since 1992 to Our Private and Trade Customers

• PVCu - Timber - Aluminium Tel: 01483 894489 • Bespoke Conservatories www.bramleywindows.co.uk • Sofﬁts & Fascias The Tannery, Tannery Lane, Gosden Common, • Guttering & Cladding Bramley, Guildford GU5 0AB • Highest Quality of Workmanship • Full 10 Year Insurance Backed Guarantee • Genuine Customer Care with a Relaxed Approach August 2017

To advertise, please call 01483 420173

|| JOTTINGS YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD

JOTTINGS

Jottings is your community noticeboard for local events and information, compiled by Nick and Angie Crisell. To feature here, please email us at jottings@vantagepublishing.co.uk by the copy date shown below. Please note that space is limited and inclusion cannot be guaranteed.

As I finish the Jottings I can actually report that it is raining! The first miserable day for weeks. It has been a wonderful summer up to now and we have virtually lived outdoors, just hoping that this rain is just a temporary blip. August is the real holiday month and many of you will be going away to other parts of the UK or perhaps abroad. Maybe you are just staying put, however whatever you are doing, have a great time and get some well-earned relaxation. If you are staying at home during August, there is still quite a lot going on locally so hopefully you will manage to keep the whole family entertained. Community Recycling Centres You may or not be aware that Surrey County Council are considering closing four centres, Bagshot, Cranleigh, Warlingham and Dorking. They also propose to close all CRC’s on two weekdays so all sites are open just five days a week. I appreciate that the Council need to make savings, apparently around 10% of their budget, but these cuts would seem to me to be self defeating. They have already brought in restrictions and charges for dumping certain items such as building rubble and car tyres and further restrictions can only lead to more fly tipping and generate apathy towards recycling apart from causing us all more inconvenience. Have you noticed that at the Witley Centre there is now always an operative at the gate asking what you have to dispose of? Isn’t this a huge waste of resources? Anyway if you think as I do you can give your views online at www. surreycc.gov.uk/recyclingcentres.

Music Festival Until Monday 7th August The British Isles Music Festival takes place at Charterhouse School in Godalming. Daily concerts are given by outstanding young musicians from 20 countries who perform chamber music and solos. Concerts are open to the public and take place at Ipm, 6pm and 8pm. Tickets available on the door: £10/£5 under 18’s free. For programmes visit www.bimf.org.uk/concerts. RHS Garden Wisley Until Sunday 3rd September Five go on a Garden Adventure! There will be a summer of activities in RHS Gardens to celebrate the 75th anniversary of Enid Blyton's Famous Five. Children are invited to follow a self-guided trail and help Uncle Quentin to uncover more about the mysterious Robo Bees! Crafts, den building, garden games and storytelling will also be on the menu. Additionally, to celebrate Enid Blyton's 120th birthday, on 11th August, visitors are invited to pack lashings of ginger beer and a blanket and join a themed picnic party in the garden. Squire’s Garden Centres Until Thursday 31st August They have some great gardening and craft activities for children this Summer Holidays. Called ‘Create & Grow’, there are different activities each week, including planting and decorating a strawberry pot, painting a ceramic toadstool birdhouse, and decorating a trio of bug wind chimes. It’s on Regain the use of your conservatory

.com

Insulated Conservatory Roofs

GODALMING & CRANLEIGH DELIVERED TO 23,787 LOCAL HOMES Like us on Facebook at Vantage Point Magazine

@VantageLocalMag

For more articles, please visit it us online at

www.vantagepointmag.co.uk Next Copy Date: 7th August 2017 2015 Next Copy Date: 10th August 6

To advertise, please call 01483 420173

vantagepointmag.co.uk

rewarding retail brillia nce

<6 JOTTINGS - YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD every Monday and Tuesday morning (9am-12.30pm), as well as Wednesday mornings at many centres. No need to book; simply turn up on the day. All activities are on a first come, first served basis. See www.squiresgardencentres.co.uk. Winkworth Arboretum From Tuesday 1st August They are running their popular summer adventure holiday club ‘Wild Learning’. Great fun for the kids, exploring the woods and learning about nature. The dates are as follows; Tuesday 1st to Thursday 3rd August, Tuesday 8th to Thursday 10th August, Tuesday 15th to Thursday 17th August and Tuesday 22nd to Thursday 24th August. The day runs from 10.30am–4.30pm. For more details, costs and to book, visit www.wild-learning.net. Julian Lewry Music Wednesday 2nd August Jason Mcniff will be playing at Hector's On The Wey, Farncombe Boat House. A London based Yorkshireman of Irish and Polish descent, he has made five records of what is loosely described as Folk or Americana, yet there is something very British about him. He's a great songwriter and top-notch finger-style guitarist. He is touring in support of his recently released double CD anthology. Tickets are £12 in advance, £15 on the door, but given the small size of this venue only a very limited number of tickets are available and the last show there sold out in advance. Call 01483 421520 / 07769 592452 or go to www.julianlewrymusic.com.

12>

Cranleigh Antique Collectables Fair Thursday 3rd August 7.30am-3pm This takes place at Cranleigh Village Hall, Village Way, Cranleigh GU6 8AT. There’s easy access and parking nearby. There are many stalls at this long established popular fair and freshly cooked refreshments are available. You will find antiques, collectables, vintage, bric-a-brac, books, records, cards and jewellery. Free entry. Contact Paul on 07980 384491 or David on 01483 274012. Milford and District U3A Friday 4th August 2pm to 3.30pm Enrolment Day for Milford and District U3A is from 2pm to 3.30pm in Milford Village Hall when you can join/rejoin for the next year, September 2017 to May 2018. Free refreshments will be available. Open Air Theatre Live - As You Like It Friday 4th August 7.30pm Following the success of last summer’s Much Ado About Nothing, critically acclaimed MadCap Theatre Productions return to Cranleigh with another open-air comedy in the rector’s garden of St Nicolas Church. Shakespeare is always made understandable and enjoyable with MadCap’s fun, fast-paced and entertaining staging that combines comedy, music, dance and physicality. Take some chairs and a picnic as this will be an evening not to be missed! Doors open at 6.45pm. This event is kindly sponsored by Informed Choice. Tickets: £13.20; £11 students; £44 family. Call 01483

Providingspecialist specialistlegal legaladvice adviceand andsupport supportin inall allfamily family law law matters: matters: Providing

Divorceand andseparation separation ••Divorce

Children ••Children

••Cohabitation Cohabitationdisputes disputes

••Pre-nuptial Pre-nuptial&&cohabitation cohabitation agreements agreements

••Financial Financialremedies remedies

••Mediation Mediation

• Domestic violence

• Collaborative law

• Domestic violence

Lynn Lynn Henderson Henderson

• Collaborative law

If you are experiencing matrimonial and relationship problems then If you experiencing matrimonial and relationship problems then we can are support you to explore options and find affordable solutions. we can support you to explore options and find affordable solutions. Our aim is to help you move forward and get your life back on track.

Our aim is to help you move forward and get your life back on track.

If we can help then please contact us for a free initial appointment.

Simon Clark

If we can help then please contact us for a free initial appointment. THE WHITE HOUSE | 2a Meadrow | Godalming | Surrey | GU7 3HN

THE WHITE HOUSE | 2a Meadrow | Godalming | Surrey | GU7 3HN 01483 901060 www.hendersonsfamilylaw.co.uk 01483 901060 8

www.hendersonsfamilylaw.co.uk

info@hendersonsfamilylaw.co.uk

To advertise, please call 01483 420173

vantagepointmag.co.uk

HANDMADE

MUSICAL

INSTRUMENTS Phil Kemp meets local craftsman and musician Mervyn Mewis We have many opportunities to enjoy live music at local venues. From blues, rock and pop through to jazz, folk and choral – and everything in between. And for the more adventurous have-a-go music fans there is also a vibrant community of enthusiasts who provide a chance to join like-minded

people in organised jam sessions, choral groups, or to take up one-on-one tuition. However, Godalming-based musician Mervyn Mewis goes one better - and in style for not only does he perform at a range of venues with his traditional musical instruments, he also designs and handcrafts them. But he doesn’t stop there. As a highly experienced woodworker and respected woodsman he literally sources the materials he needs from local woodland, prepares the raw wood and builds his instruments from scratch. Impressive, and even more so as Mervyn also runs classes so that others can benefit first-hand from his skills as instrument maker and musician. Oh, and furniture maker too! Mervyn invited me to join him for a personal introduction to his craft and a demonstration of how he performs with the range of instruments he builds. My time with him flew with unwelcome speed but will remain with me for what it proved to be – a fascinating, inspiring and enthusiastic tour of his craft. “It was at the Ram Cider House in Catteshall Lane I discovered English Irish folk music. It’s also where I met Kathryn Young my partner and where, by chance, I ran into a professional instrument maker,” Mervyn reminisced. “He offered to make me a musical instrument and it was he that instilled the idea of me trying for myself. Once I had got a City & Guilds in carpentry Kathryn suggested that I study musical instrument making, which I did, and it was there I built my first instruments.”

Top right: Mervyn on the hammer dulcimer Above: Playing his handmade bowed psaltery

August 2017

Mervyn reached over to pick up a triangular-shaped string instrument, which I was to learn was a bowed psaltery. “This, and the hammer dulcimer, are two of my favourite instruments,” he explained. “Some 25 years ago in The Ram a lady played one of these and I had never heard



To advertise, please call 01483 420173

incredible depth and volume of sound coming from such a small hand-held instrument. “It’s not particularly difficult to play, and is very resonant and very expressive. From my very first bowed psaltery I started to experiment and change the design. I made it bigger and wider, thicker, deeper and longer – and I put a curve in it. For such a small instrument it’s not what you’d expect, and I’ve seen people stop in their tracks to listen, totally captivated.” Carefully placing the psaltery down, having scolded me for reaching out to touch the hair strings on the bow which apparently can be spoiled by human skin secretions, he sat on the stool by the large hammer dulcimer where it was resting on a wooden cradle, naturally also built by Mervyn. Mervyn in the music room at Hatchlands Park/Cobbe Collection where he performs.

anything quite like it before. It was really quite amazing.” As he moved the bow across the psaltery’s two-dozen strings to demonstrate I was immediately taken by the

“The trees I use in my woodwork are all locally sourced, and virtually all of it comes from within ten miles of the Godalming area. They are mostly indigenous species, or parkland species which are planted

Ashton Manor Farnham

Robertson NH Godalming

Springkell House Hindhead

Nursing Care for Alzheimer’s & Dementia

Nursing Care

Residential Care for Alzheimer’s & Dementia

Beales Lane, Wrecclesham, Farnham GU10 4PY

Priorsfield Road, Hurtmore, Godalming GU7 2RF

Wood Road, Hindhead GU26 6PT

info@ashtonmanor.co.uk www.ashtonmanor.co.uk

info@robertsonnursinghome.co.uk www.robertsonnursinghome.co.uk

01252 722967

01483 421033

01428 605509 info@springkellcare.co.uk www.springkellcare.co.uk

We believe our clients deserve a quality lifestyle that respects their dignity and independence, providing assurance and peace of mind to their loved ones. Our family-owned homes are warm and welcoming; offering a professional, caring and compassionate approach in a secure environment, specialising in the care of the elderly and those with dementia or Alzheimers. Our Managers are always interested to hear from exceptional candidates who wish to join our great team. Pop in and talk to us or ring us on: 01428 604414. All our vacancies are on our website www.beritazcare.co.uk.

To advertise, please call 01483 420173

vantagepointmag.co.uk

specifically for ornament. Those that come my way are either part of woodland management, or as thinning and dangerous tree work with people like the National Trust.” Mervyn started to gently strike at the dulcimer’s strings with a spoon-shaped mallet hammer in each of his hands. “With all of my instruments one thing that they have in common is that every single one of them to me is beautiful for their own intrinsic qualities. I use a range of timbers.

Where can you meet Mervyn?

Mervyn gives demonstrations most Tuesdays and Wednesdays until the end of autumn at the Weald and Downland _Jan17:Layout 1 05/01/2017 10:07 Page 1 Living Museum www.wealddown.co.uk. 30th September–1st October, Surrey Hills Wood Fair, Bramley Saturday 16th December, Grayshott Folk Evening

From wild cherry, London plane and sycamore, to yew, elm, ash and western red cedar. All of these particular instruments came off the North Downs. My favourite is probably the ash tree – its timber is just so beautiful.” In response to my question as to how long it takes to make an instrument he stopped playing and ran his eyes over the dozen or so hand-made instruments on display. “It can vary considerably of course, but for this hammer dulcimer it took six to seven days of work, including the stand. That’s also taking into account the actual go-getting of the tree as well as preparation of the timber.” I could have very easily filled this magazine with everything I learned whilst with Mervyn, space I sadly didn’t have. If you want to listen to Mervyn, and Kathryn who incidentally plays a handmade harp, they play at venues around the country. If you would like to learn more, and perhaps even join Mervyn in one of his classes, please visit his website. Phil Kemp is a Godalming-based writer and photographer. www.weyriver.co.uk FIND OUT MORE Email mervwm@btinternet.com or visit www.surreyhillsgreenwoodworks.co.uk

FAMILY LAW SERVICES • • • •

Divorce • Civil Partnership Dissolution Children-related issues • Matrimonial Finances Co-habitation Agreements/Issues Pre and Post Nuptial Agreements

FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION* Please contact Sarah Hodges for an appointment on 01483 411503 or s.hodges@downslaw.co.uk

August 2017

To advertise, please call 01483 420173

<8 JOTTINGS - YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD 278000 (Tuesday to Saturday 10am-4.30pm) or visit www. cranleighartscentre.org.

Est 1995

Luxury you can see and feel

Godalming Music Listening Group Friday 4th August 8pm Last year they celebrated 60 years of meeting every Friday evening. They still do, at Godalming Baptist Church in Queen Street from 8pm-10pm. You don’t need to book, just turn up and pay £2 on the night. Programmes for August include music by Vaughan Williams, Matinu and Richard Strauss. On Friday 18th there will be a presentation by the Chairman of Bookham Recorded Music Club.

Est 1995

Luxury you can see and feel “The service we received was excellent, the plumber explained everything and it was easy to understand. runsbusiness a very “AKevin family professional company.” that really cares about

delivering exceptional Covering Mrs. Axford, Basingstoke client service” the Basingstoke Covering Mr James, Woking

& Newbury Godalming, areas Cranleigh & surrounding areas

THE TWINTEC S3 Works to protect your home and improve

THEthe TWINTEC S3 water. quality of your

Works to protect your home and improve Non-electric, efficient & compact quality of your water. Provides continuous supply of softened water Extends theefficient life of your&appliances Non-electric, compact Trade-incontinuous discounts supply of softened water Provides 10 Year Extends theGuarantee life of your appliances Over 5,200 customers Trade-in discounts and 10 Year Guarantee For more details contact Kevin Goody on Over 5,200 customers

01276 27924 or email kgoody@uk-water-softeners.co.uk For more details contact Kevin Goody on 01276 27924 or email kgoody@uk-water-softeners.co.uk

www.uk-water-softeners.co.uk

www.watersoftenersuk.com

www.uk-water-softeners.co.uk

www.watersoftenersuk.com

Godalming and Haslemere Ramblers They have a full programme of walks in August, ranging from 4 to 12 miles and from the North Downs to the south coast. The friendly, relaxed walks 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? Further details at www.gandhramblers.org.uk or search for them on Facebook. Hascombe Charity Concert Saturday 5th August 7.30pm The 18th Charity Concert is being held in aid of Cherry Trees Respite Care Home and St Peter’s Church Fabric Fund. The venue is St Peter’s Church, Hascombe GU8 4AJ. It’s an invitation to the dance with a programme that includes Romanian Folk Dances by Bella Bartok, The White Swan by Tchaikovsky and Hoedown by Aaron Copeland, played by

To advertise, please call 01483 420173

vantagepointmag.co.uk

JOTTINGS - YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD

16>

The Tapestry Chamber Orchestra. Take a picnic and sit by the beautiful village pond, weather permitting, from 6pm. . Tickets are restricted to 100 and cost £25 (£12.50 to the charities). Send your cheque made payable to Hascombe PCC, with a Gift Aid Declaration if appropriate, to Roger and Tammy Wood, High Leybourne, Hascombe GU8 4AD. You can also call 01483 208599. The Peatbog Fairies Saturday 5th August 7.30pm G Live welcome this hugely popular band that hail from The Isle of Skye. They have toured the world and delighted audiences with their inventive and unique brand of music which is a mixture of traditional jigs and reels, jazz, hip hop and reggae. Tickets are £20, concessions £18. To book, call 01483 369350 10am-6pm, Monday to Saturday. Alternatively go to www.glive.co.uk. The Loxwood Joust Weekends 5th/6th and 12th/13th August A day out at the Loxwood Joust is like no other. It’s fun and educational and there is most definitely something for all the family. There are all action jousting tournaments, daring displays of weaponry, archery and cannon fire and fully armoured knights meeting in thunderous battles. Experience the Living History Village and browse the Mediaeval Market Place with traders and hawkers vying for attention whilst wandering minstrels, the Court Jester and dance troupes entertain. Little ones will revel in Children’s Kingdom with

“Must you always ask me if I’ve made a will just before we get on a plane?” We hope our cartoon makes you laugh. But you’ll be laughing on the other side of your face if you die without making a will, or one that no longer reflects your wishes. Or rather, your family will. They’ll be lumbered with a right old mess to sort out. Worse, there’s a fair chance that some of your wealth will end up in the hands of people you wouldn’t have left it to. Which is why making a will is so essential.

We have a way with wills.

GLASS & GLAZING SERVICES New Premises, Same Great Service In House Glazing Service Replacement Windows and Doors Secondary Double Glazing supplied and fitted Kitchen Splashbacks Double Glazing Repairs Lead Lights made and repaired Unframed mirrors and table tops made to order Toughened Glass made to order Unit 2, Miltons Yard, Petworth Road, Witley GU8 5LH Tel: 01483 422799 Mob: 07851 620463 Monday to Friday 8am-5pm, Saturday 8am-Midday August 2017

We’re accountants who’ve been looking after the financial affairs of high net worth individuals for over a quarter of a century. In that time we’ve drawn up many dozens of wills. You see, we may be accountants, but we work side by side with solicitors. This close working relationship ensures that your will is not only sound legally, but also tax efficient.

Fancy a chat? We are happy to visit you and give you an hour or two of our time, without any obligation on your part. Call Carol Cheesman on 0207 354 3914. Or drop us a line at wills@cheesman.co.uk Don’t leave it too long though. It may be your Last Will and Testament. But it’s amongst the first things you should be thinking about doing.

To advertise, please call 01483 420173

In celebration of our founder Leonard Cheshire VC

Families Summer Watts Gallery - Artistsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Village

Harvest Fete Hydon Hill Saturday 9 September 2017 2pm - 5pm Clock Barn Lane, Godalming

Explore with family trails Make at drop in workshops Play in woodlands

Kids

FREE

Guildford GU3 1DQ | wattsgallery.org.uk

Your Local Wool Shop

Join us

... for Stalls, Games, Dress the Scarecrow, Music and Cream Teas. This promises to be a fun day out for your whole family.

Further information: Contact louise.wright@leonardcheshire.org or call 01797 361746

leonardcheshire.org/centenary Leonard Cheshire Disability is a registered charity no: 218186 (England &Wales) and no: SC005117 (Scotland).

To advertise, please call 01483 420173

vantagepointmag.co.uk

SUMMER WITH...

Summer with the Watts Gallery This summer explore Watts Gallery - Artists’ Village, Guildford, with fun multi-sensory trails, make your own art and play in the woodlands. Bring a picnic or enjoy the delicious summer menu in the Tea Shop. Every Thursday in August hunt for different colours around the Artists’ Village and then head to the studio to see how paints used to be made. Paint inside and outdoors and make spontaneous colourful paintings using watercolours with oil, salt and plastic wrap. Admission for children is free. No space at home to be messy? Drop in to our family Make Space every Sunday. From printmaking to painting and sewing to sculpture, families can explore different kinds of materials and making, with a new activity every week. Admission for children is free. Summer Holidays with Inghams If you haven’t yet organised your summer getaway for 2017 then fear not! Godalming-based tour operator Inghams has availability on a range of holidays based around

August 2017

the beautiful lakes and mountains of Europe. All holidays include flights, transfers, accommodation and the services of an Inghams Rep to provide any help or advice you may need while you are away. Choose from relaxing holidays around beautiful lakes, self-guided walking in the mountains, escorted rail journeys, gentle cycling along the Danube, short city breaks and more. Destinations include Italy, Austria, Slovenia, Switzerland, Norway, France and Germany. There is a huge range of accommodation to choose from to suit all budgets and a range of catering options from all-inclusive to self-catering. There are optional excursions on offer – but absolutely no pressure to join them if you prefer to do your own thing. Inghams has some great special offers at the moment. You can save at least £50 per person on all 2017 holidays to Switzerland – with even greater savings on holidays using certain accommodation. If you are already thinking about your 2018 get away you can save £50 per couple if you book early (subject to availability) and £100 per couple if you book a holiday staying in a chalet or Chalet Hotel by 30th September 2017. Take a look at the Inghams website to find out more – www.inghams.co.uk or give their reservations team a call on 01483 345 857.

To advertise, please call 01483 420173

Milford Window Company OctJOTTINGS 13_Layout-1YOUR 12/03/2015 14:57 P <13 LOCAL COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD

The Milford Window Company THE FAMILY RUN BUSINESS THAT’S NO PANE IN THE GLASS!

• Aluminium Bi-Fold Doors • Composite Front Doors • UPVc WIndows • Aluminium Windows • Conservatories • Porches • Orangeries Insurance Backed Guarantees 1st Class Workmanship

01483 426141 www.themilfordwindowcompany.co.uk

18>

have a go Archery, Face and Wound Painting and Pelt the Peasant! Loxwood joust is located in Loxwood Meadow, West Sussex, off the B2133 near Billingshurst. Lots more information at www.loxwoodjoust.co.uk. NCT - Godalming and Cranleigh Branch Saturday 5th August As part of the Godalming Staycation programme, they will be hosting a Cheeky Monkeys Tea party for local families to have some fun. They have some really exciting activities lined up for children including a baby sensory taster, sing and sign and diddidance as well as arts and crafts, a bake sale, games, lucky dip and refreshments. They are a nonprofit organisation so there is a small charge for the event of £3 per child or £5 per family. With the funds raised from this event, the Godalming and Cranleigh NCT can continue to support families to prepare for the changes a baby brings and reach out to those in danger of isolation. Godalming Writers Group In July 2015 a small group of authors and would-be authors met together for the first time in Godalming. Some had a mix of writing experience: a couple had self-published books whilst others had long-forgotten first drafts somewhere. After numerous meetings, the idea arose of actually writing a book together - a book of short stories all linked in one way or another to our home town. ‘Godalming Tales’ is now out from Amazon as a paperback and on Kindle. Sounds very interesting! Cats Protection Guildford and Godalming Branch Sunday 6th August They need your kind support at the Alice Festival, Castle grounds, Guildford where you will find them from 11am4pm. Would you like to become a volunteer to help on fundraising days? If so, call 01483 422529 or email Guildfordandgodalmingcatsprotection@hotmail.com or find them on Facebook, Cats Protection Guildford and Godalming branch. All funds raised will go to help unwanted and abandoned cats whilst they wait to find loving new homes. Opera on the Vineyard Sunday 6th August 3pm-6pm Featuring performances of much-loved music by young professional opera singers, Albury Vineyard promises an afternoon of award-winning organic wine and homemade cakes. Sit amongst the vines and enjoy beautiful views over the Surrey Hills whilst sipping ‘A glass of Albury’ and listening to a medley of opera favourites. Tickets are £30/ person which includes a glass of wine and cakes, and booking is essential www.alburyvineyard.com/newsevents/events. Car Boot Sale Sunday 6th August 8am-12 noon The Rural Life Centre in The Reeds Road, Tilford GU10 2DL will be holding its next Boot Fair on Sunday 6th. The Car Boot fee is £6 with free entry for buyers, and is organised by the Rustics in aid of the Museum. Do go along to see what great bargains can be had.

To advertise, please call 01483 420173

vantagepointmag.co.uk

Conservatory Sails New product for summer Conservatory roof sail blinds Machine washable Reduce heat and glare Fast delivery

InShade conservatory sails are the modern, efficient way to control heat and glare in your conservatory. InShade uses an exclusive solar control fabric that reflects heat, provides shade and cuts harsh rays, transforming your conservatory into the perfect summer space.

Creative Blinds and Shutters Visit our showroom Monday - Saturday 11 The Street, Wrecclesham, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 4PP T: 01252 727490 - 01483 478857 | E: info@creativeblindsandshutters.co.uk www.creativeblindsandshutters.co.uk

<16 JOTTINGS - YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD

RUGMART Surrey’s Biggest Rug Shop www.rugmart.co.uk

Visit us for a huge range of Modern, Contemporary & Bespoke rugs

Godalming Croquet Staycation Day Tuesday 8th August 2pm-4pm Guildford and Godalming Croquet Club invites you to a free croquet taster session They have four lawns located at Broadwater Sports Club, Guildford Road, Godalming GU7 3DH. Everyone is welcome including children over 10 years if accompanied by a parent or guardian. Equipment is provided, no special clothes needed other then flat soled shoes e.g. trainers. Croquet is enjoyable at any age, and can be played socially or at a competitive level. For more information email info@guildfordandgodalmingcroquetclub. co.uk or go to www.guildfordandgodalmingcroquetclub. co.uk. Godalming Flower Club Tuesday 8th August Go along and meet them, have a cup of tea and watch

Desktop & Laptop Repairs Wireless & Wired Networking PC Upgrades & Tune Ups Virus & Spyware Removal Data Backup & Recovery Server Support

Hand Woven Oriental Rugs Traditional & Antique Rugs Large and Over Size Rugs Persian & Afghan Rugs Handmade Tribal Kilims Hall Runners & Hearth Rugs

Come and visit our showroom: 2-3 Woodbridge Road, Guildford GU1 4PU Be inspired by our treasure trove of rugs over 4 floors and 7000 sq ft!

01483 578874 18

Cranleigh Grass Court Tennis Festival Monday 7th to Saturday 12th August Cranleigh Tennis week was a huge local event which ran for an incredible 86 years. Well, great news, it has been resurrected and is ostensibly a fabulous ‘pop up grass court tennis tournament/festival’ for juniors ages 8-18 years of age. It takes place on the village cricket green in Cranleigh and has something for everyone – there is even Cardio tennis for the adults while the children play. Find out more including entry details, at www. cranleighgrasscourttennisfestival.co.uk.

ONSITE REPAIR OR COLLECTION PROFESSIONAL AND RELIABLE SERVICE RESIDENTIAL & BUSINESS CUSTOMERS ARE WELCOME

REASONABLE PRICES AND FAST TURNAROUND

07809 401721

01483 419468

www.TechGuy.biz

michael@TechGuy.biz

To advertise, please call 01483 420173

vantagepointmag.co.uk

JOTTINGS - YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD Graham King of Godalming Flower club demonstrating fabulous arrangements as part of Godalming Staycation. They will be in the Broadwater Community Hall from 11am12pm and 2pm-3pm. The club meets once a month in Godalming; if you would like more information go to www. godalmingflowerclub, email lindatompkins42@gmail.com or phone Linda on 01483 494727. Farncombe Morning Townswomen's Guild Wednesday 9th August 2.30pm-4pm This month the guild's meeting will be in the afternoon for their Annual Cream Tea and there will also be a Bring and Buy table and raffle. Their meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month when they have a speaker or activity together with refreshments and raffle. For their September meeting held on 13th at the regular time of 10am until 12 noon, they will welcome Mrs Hilary Austin who will talk about the Street Angels in Guildford. Visitors are always welcome for a £1 fee. For further information on becoming a member of this friendly guild, call Wendy Morton on 01483 429409. Special Cruises on The Wey & Arun Canal Wednesday 9th and Thursday 24th August If you are looking for something different to do with the children during the summer holidays then why not join in the fun of a Pirates & Princesses Adventure Trip. Come in fancy dress and enjoy some good swashbuckling fun with ‘sea’ battles to try and defeat the pirates. The trips will last

20>

WOODSIDE PARK GARAGE www.woodsideparkgarage.co.uk

www.woodsideparkgarage.co.uk

LOCAL

AFFORDABLE

RELIABLE

MOT Testing + Servicing & Repairs Centre + Tyres + Diagnostics + Fault finding + Brakes + Airconditioning + Free courtesy cars + While you wait service + Free Collection & Delivery service within the local area + Female friendly Garage

Low Prices on Big Brands MOT AND SERVICING Free Brake FROM Pads£139.00 INCLUDING VAT

MOTS £39

CHECK for the lifeFREE timeWINTER of your car!

MOTS £39 interim service from £75 + vat Woodside Park Garage, Unit 1A £20 &1B, Coopers Place, Combe Lane, Wormley, MOT only when booked Godalming, Surrey, GU8 5SZ

with a full service

01428 687831

All services include a complimentary car wash and hoover Air con Recharge £49.00 woodside park A6 v2.indd 1

includes free anti-bacterial clean worth £20

01/10/2015 12

V MOT Testing V Air Conditioning V Servicing & Repair Centre V Tyres V Diagnostics V Fault finding V Brakes V While you wait service V Female friendly V FREE courtesy car V Free collection & delivery service

Woodside Park Garage

Unit 1A & 1B Coopers Place, Combe Lane, Wormley, Godalming GU8 5SZ

Tel: 01428 687831

info@woodsideparkgarage.co.uk August 2017

To advertise, please call 01483 420173

<19 JOTTINGS - YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD approximately 1½ hours and will depart at 11am and 2pm. Tickets cost £11 per person to include light refreshments, and a share of the captured treasure for all the children. Booking in advance is strongly recommended. The boat departs from the wharf beside the Onslow Arms on the B2133 in Loxwood. Bookings can be made online via the Boat Trips page of the website www.weyandarun.co.uk.

22>

classics and new world wonders, making this a friendly and sociable evening, in the cool Jack Wagg auditorium. All wines available to purchase. Tickets: £20. Call 01483 278000 (Tuesday-Saturday 10am-4.30pm) or visit www. cranleighartscentre.org.

Waverley Dowsers They are a community and scientific Group with most members living within a 15 mile radius of Godalming. They meet in the Unitarian Hall in Godalming. Information is always available; just Google the Waverley Dowsers web site. You can see them at Godalming Town Council’s Staycation on Wednesday 9th August or visit them on September 8th when John Donaldson will be talking about ‘Intuition and Radionics’. They run a balanced programme of talks and activities on dowsing skills. One of the strangest talks was on Crop Circles and the 1-3% of circles which are unexplained so far. Further information from Michael 01252 541639 or Geoff 01276 472977. Wine Tasting & Jazz Friday 11th August 6.30pm-10pm The Trustees of Cranleigh Arts Centre invite you to a fundraising event. Boxwood & Broom, Cranleigh's local wine merchant will be pouring 20 wines on the evening, which will be paired with a range of local cheese, local produce and blissful Jazz. From local organic fizz to old world

Farnham Roller Hockey Club Do you enjoy roller skating and want some more excitement? Then join the Farnham Roller Hockey Club - new members of all ages always welcome. They have beginner sessions at 5pm on Sundays (7-14 year olds) and for the more experienced skaters from 6.30pm. The first session is free. It is held at Farnham Sports Centre, Dogflud Way, Farnham GU9 8TQ. Call Adam on 07979 505878 or visit their website for more details www. farnhamrollerhockey.co.uk. Godalming Town History Walk Saturday 12th August 2.30pm This month’s walk, a repeat of the June walk, will look at the history of Godalming through the buildings of the High Street and Bridge Street and its place on the route from London to Portsmouth. No booking required; it is free so just turn up at the Pepperpot at the top of the High Street. For more details contact info@thegodalmingtrust.org.uk. For details of some September walks see the Heritage Days Programme in this issue. Godalming Operatic Society Saturday 12th August 6.30pm As part of Staycation 2017, Godalming Operatic Society

Leading the way in providing an AFFORDABLE PROFESSIONAL service

Westminster Law Wills & Estate Planning

If you are over 65 it will only cost you £75* to make or update your Will. We are also Lasting Power of Attorney Specialists - only £85* each LPA if instructed during the Will appointment. FREE home visits, so no travelling! Call us now for a no obligation chat on: 01483 256625 www.westminster-law.co.uk

email: info@westminster-law.co.uk

Westminster Law, Hindhead, Surrey, GU26 6UG

*OUR PRICES INCLUDE VAT. These very special rates are only available if you are over 65 years old. Our normal low price for a standard single Will is £125, £195 for two. 20

Mag half page landscape Roundabout 180815.indd 1

To advertise, please call 01483 420173

18/08/2015 09:53:47

vantagepointmag.co.uk

A FREE FILM FESTIVAL IN GODALMING Tuesday 15th to Saturday 19th August 2017 TO CELEBRATE THE 10th anniversary of the Godalming Film Society (GFS), we have organised the Godalming Film Festival. Entry is free for the whole community to enjoy some of the fabulous films that have entertained GFS members over the past 10 years. This is the first in what we hope will become an annual event in the town.

The full programme of films and events is shown below. To book your tickets and see the extensive film notes for the 2017 Festival, including responses from GFS members for those films that were shown as part of the Godalming Film Society's programmes over the years, please visit www.godalming-film-festival.org.uk.

GFS will be providing an exciting selection of fantastic films and fun film events at locations in and around Godalming, including matinée and evening performances. We are utilising a variety of large and intimate venues, from Godalming Borough Hall and the Wilfrid Noyce Centre to Café Mila and the Meath, The Star and the Richmond Arms.

Ticketing is handled through Eventbrite. For full information about each event, and to get your tickets, just click on a link in the table. All events are entry by ticket only, but tickets are FREE! If you have any questions or require further information please contact us via email on enquiries@godalming-film-festival.org.uk.

10 FILMS ACROSS 6 VENUES OVER 5 DAYS Film or event: Date: Time: Venue: Intouchables 15th August 2017 19:45 - 21:45 Borough Hall The Red Balloon 16th August 2017 14:00 - 14:40 Café Mila Upstairs The Red Balloon 16th August 2017 15:00 - 15:40 Café Mila Upstairs Chinatown 16th August 2017 19:45 - 22:00 Wilfrid Noyce Centre Zootropolis 17th August 2017 14:00 - 15:50 Wilfrid Noyce Centre Departures 17th August 2017 19:45 - 22:00 Wilfrid Noyce Centre Hugo 18th August 2017 14:00 - 16:20 Café Mila Upstairs The Straight Story 18th August 2017 19:45 - 21:35 Wilfrid Noyce Centre Way Out West 19th August 2017 14:00 - 15:10 The Meath West Side Story 19th August 2017 14:00 - 16:45 Borough Hall Way Out West 19th August 2017 15:30 - 16:40 The Meath Leon 19th August 2017 19:45 - 22:00 Borough Hall Film Quiz Film Quiz

15th August 2017 17th August 2017

20:00 - 22:00 20:00 - 22:00

The Star Inn Richmond Arms

VantagePoint is the media partner to the Godalming Film Festival 2017 August 2017

To advertise, please call 01483 420173

<20 JOTTINGS - YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD

26>

Bake with Jack at Albury Vineyard Sunday 13th August 11.30am-2pm Learn how to bake and shape bread with local food hero Jack! The event will start with a demonstration which will last around an hour. There will be plenty of tasters to go round, and recipes to go home with. The demonstration will be followed by lunch and a glass of Albury wine, with a beautiful setting in which to enjoy it. Tickets are £25 which includes lunch and a glass of wine, and booking is essential www.alburyvineyard.com/news-events/events.

presents a FREE concert at the Wilfrid Noyce Centre, Godalming, featuring a superb performance of 'Cox & Box' - a hilarious 3 man farce about a Printer, a Hatter, their unscrupulous Landlord and their convoluted 'girl troubles', with music written by Arthur Sullivan. G.O.S are also opening up their afternoon rehearsal as a 'Come and Sing' event for those who'd like a taster of the Society and for all those who simply love to sing and want to join in. 'Come and Sing' places are limited however so call Linda on 01252 703376 to book your slot for the afternoon rehearsal starting at 2pm. Although the evening is completely free, you do need to book tickets by calling Linda on 01252 703376.

Milford Probus They have monthly luncheons and various other activities for retired and semi-retired professional and business people over 50. They meet in Godalming on the third Friday of each month for lunch followed by a talk on a wide variety of subjects. In August, Henk Van Roest will talk on computer security 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. The Secretary will be pleased to arrange for you to meet a member in advance if you wish. For more details, see their website www.milfordprobus. com or contact Mike Thompson on 01483 428181, email thmmic@btinternet.com.

Summer Fair Sunday 13th August 12 noon-4pm The Ash Friends of Shooting Star Chase are a group of volunteers raising money to help fund these wonderful hospices. They are hosting a Summer Fair at Tongham Community Centre, Poyle Road, Tongham GU10 1DU and amongst the many attractions will be a live music stage, BBQ, craft, produce and cake stalls, over 50 classic cars and motorcycles, face painting and of course, a bouncy castle! There will also be fairground rides, tombolas, community exhibits and much more. Shooting Star Chase is a leading children’s hospice charity caring for babies, children and young people with lifelimiting conditions and their families and it costs £9.5 million a year just to maintain their current level of care and only around 10% of that income comes from government funding, so they rely on their supporters’ generosity to keep the service running.

Milford Footpath Companions Monday 14th August They are a sociable walking group of mainly retired

Our specialist team of private client solicitors can help you with: Wills • Trusts • Powers of Attorney • Probate and Estate Administration • Estate and Inheritance Tax Planning

SOLICITORS & NOTARIES

FREE 40 MINUTE LEGAL ADVICE *

Please contact Victoria Evans for an appointment on 01483 411512 or v.evans@downslaw.co.uk *Places are limited and subject to availability – please mention Vantage Point.

The Tanners • 75 Meadrow • Godalming • Surrey • GU7 3HS • 01483 861848 • www.downslaw.co.uk

To advertise, please call 01483 420173

vantagepointmag.co.uk

YOUR HEALTH

IN YOUR OWN HANDS Welcome to Health Assess UK (HAUK) - www.healthassessuk.co.uk

‘Genomics’ has arrived and if it hasn’t yet fully registered on your consciousness, it will do soon. The NHS recognises the huge benefit of understanding and forecasting medical issues before they become critical and will no doubt commit ever-increasing financial resources to this area in future years. HealthAssessUK (HAUK), launched in late 2016, is an affordable health test which provides a special ‘moment in time’ health assessment and experience, designed to give everyone a real appreciation of their overall health today and if appropriate, a plan for the future. Importantly, this is a ‘now’ experience, not one you have to wait for. The founders of HAUK believe that most of us, deep down, want to make a prevention, not cure, decision and gain a reasonable understanding of our likely future health position. That said, it is appreciated that undertaking a health test is The Mews Practice

something most people will tend to put off until later for genuine reasons including – time, cost and simply not wanting to know if something’s wrong.

"Prevention is better than a cure" Professor David Haslam, Chairman, The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) To combat this reluctance, the HAUK Health Test has been designed to be an enjoyable experience, one that is tailored specifically for each individual patient, delivered in state of the art facilities, by senior doctors and consultants. HAUK’s providing Medical Partners are based in Guildford at The Mews Practice (www.themewspractice.com) and County Pathology which is based at the Surrey Research Park (www.countypathology.co.uk). The HAUK website (www.healthassess.co.uk) tells the story in much more detail but they believe a one-to-one conversation with a real person is so important. A couple of months ago, the editor of VantagePoint magazine, Stefan Reynolds, decided to undergo a health test with HAUK and he has written about his experiences overleaf...



August 2017

To advertise, please call 01483 420173

YOUR HEALTH IN YOUR OWN HANDS In conclusion, the HAUK test gives men and women an absolute understanding of their health status today. With that knowledge and if appropriate, a wellness plan can be designed to reduce biological age, increase longevity and very importantly enjoy life longer.

Readers of VantagePoint magazine are encouraged to call the team at The Mews Practice on a dedicated line - 01483 578770. There will be no selling, just listening and advising. Please quote HAUK/VP when you call. A voucher will be applied to all bookings made by the end of September 2017.

CASE STUDY When I first heard about the Health Assess UK test, I was quite attracted to the idea of a ‘health MOT’ so long as the cost was affordable. Like many people my age (I am 46), I have no concerns about my health and rarely visit my doctor. That said, I very sadly lost an old school friend to cancer around three years ago and only last year heard that the husband of another school friend had also succumbed to the same disease, both in their early to mid-forties.

After breakfast, it was time for a personal consultation with the doctor. He asked me about my medical history, that of my family and various lifestyle questions including all the usual suspects such as smoking, drinking, physical activity and sleep behaviour. This was then followed by a full examination.

Having heard my very own MP, Jeremy Hunt, the Secretary of State for Health, speak at a number of functions, I am only too aware that prevention is better than cure, and that for both the patient and the state it is fundamentally important to try and stop things developing as early as possible. Given my rare visits to the doctor, I thought that the HAUK test was probably something I should get done so that my general assumptions about my health could be tested and should there be any causes for concern, they could be dealt with.

Happily, it was all pretty positive although interestingly the blood test had picked up the fact that I had a very slightly underactive thyroid, something my mother and sister both have, and something for which the doctor gave me a prescription. He suggested I could lose a tiny bit of weight and drink a little less, but that was only to be expected. The doctor also suggested a couple of other mini-changes but the overall picture was happily positive and reassuring.

The test was easy to arrange and an appointment was made. I had to be ‘nil by mouth’ for 12 hours prior to the appointment but was offered a small choice of breakfast which I was asked to email them in advance. I duly presented myself at 9am at the very inviting Mews Practice in Guildford one morning, where I was met by one of the charming nurses. The first part of the test was the main checkup. This included fasting blood tests including PSA, plus the usual weight, height and BMI tests. Also included was audiology, spirometry, blood gas oxygen levels, urinalysis and a resting electrocardiogram (ECG). This was followed by the breakfast break, with some much-needed (and very good) coffee, while the blood samples were sent by courier to County Pathology on Surrey Research Park. 24

As the blood tests are back within an hour or so, the doctor was then able to go through all the results with me in great detail, which was terrifically informative and interesting.

As part of the test, a follow-up appointment was also arranged for the following month to answer any questions I might have once I had the chance to read the full report which was being prepared, and in my case to discuss if the prescription he had given me was working. So was it worth it? Yes, in short. This was a comprehensive, general health assessment which was a good thing to have undertaken and something I will look to repeat in say five years just to make sure that nothing is out of kilter. Happily it showed nothing untoward, but did pick up a (minor) issue I was unaware of and the doctor gave me a few pieces of good advice for the future. I have even lost half a stone as well since, so I’ll raise my (non-alcoholic) glass to that! Stefan Reynolds

To advertise, please call 01483 420173

vantagepointmag.co.uk

WINNER

Food and Drink Innovation

AWARD WINNING GIN FROM THE SILENT POOL IN SURREY Open seven days a week, from 10:00am to 3:00pm. For details and to order online, visit the website.

www.silentpooldistillers.com

<22 JOTTINGS - YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD members from the Godalming, Milford, Witley and Haslemere areas, who meet fortnightly on Mondays for longer walks and once a month for short walks. The long walks usually comprise 4 to 5 miles in the morning, a pub lunch and 1 to 2 miles in the afternoon. The short walks cover about 3 miles in the morning, again followed by a pub lunch. The group would welcome some new members, so if you are interested, contact the Secretary, Chris Rogers, on 01428 682790 or at chrogers@btinternet.com. The next long walk is on Monday 14th August. Please note that dogs are not permitted on walks.

33>

Guildford Rambling Club From Thursday 17th August Their walks programme can be found at www. guildfordramblingclub.org.uk. Unless otherwise stated visitors are welcome to try them out on any of the walks which normally start at 10am. For details of the 5.5mile morning walk from Peaslake on Thursday 17th August, call Maria on 01306 644836. Bob, on 07745 572494, has the details for the 11 mile circular walk on Sunday 20th August from Pulborough Brooks. For the train ride and the 10 mile linear walk along the route of the Blue Bell Line on Sunday 27th August, call Steve on 07957 803912. Look to Dick on 07516 407936 as your contact for the 9 mile circular walk from the Basingstoke Canal Visitor Centre on Sunday 3rd September. Finally, the 9.5 mile circular walk on Sunday 10th September starts at the Town Bridge in Guildford. Call Mick on 07765 205353 about that one.

Godalming Film Festival Tuesday 15th to Saturday 19th August This is exciting news; a free film festival is being organised to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Godalming Film Society (GFS). The whole community will be able to enjoy some of the fabulous films that have Quiz & Nibbles Sunset Cruise entertained GFS members over the past ten years. This is Friday 18th August 6.30pm-8pm the first in what they hope will become an annual event Enjoy a topical quiz, a glass of wine and a selection of in the town. They are utilising a variety of large and ‘nibbles’ whilst gently cruising along the beautiful Wey intimate venues; from Godalming Borough Hall and the & Arun Canal. Tickets are £40 per table of four. Booking Wilfrid Noyce Centre to café Mila and the Meath, The Star in advance is essential. The boat departs from the wharf and the Richmond Arms. To see the full programme of beside the Onslow Arms on the B2133 in Loxwood. If you films and events go to: www.godalming-film-festival. would like further details or wish to book seats on one org.uk. It will also explain how to book your free tickets. of the special cruises (or enquire about private charters Butcher Janyou 14_Layout 10/12/2013 16:01 Page 1 IfGodalming you have any queries can email1 enquiries@ or weekend public trips, volunteering opportunities or godalming-film-festival.org.uk. membership), call The Wey & Arun Canal Trust Office

SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL INDEPENDENT BUTCHER

SAUSAGE MONTH! 15% OFF VOUCHER Please cut out or show this voucher toqualify for a 15% discount on all sausages bought in August 2017. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other oﬀer.

Check out our new website www.thegodalmingbutchers.co.uk 39 High Street, Godalming, Surrey GU7 1AU Tel: 01483 425733 26

To advertise, please call 01483 420173

vantagepointmag.co.uk

HERITAGE OPEN DAYS

GODALMING & ENVIRONS - FRIDAY 8TH TO SUNDAY 10TH SEPTEMBER

Heritage Open Days offers free access to buildings which are normally closed to the public, with tours and events which bring local history to life. Godalming in the 21st century seems just a sleepy little town THE by the river but the town has had a varied PEPPERPOT history, from its Saxon origins through its wool trade, Godalming’s old Market House and Town Hall, built by public subscription 1814leather to replace the framework knitting,inand processing, plus being ruinous medieval structure. Designed by local a major coaching stop on the London to Portsmouth architect John Perry, it has survived several attempts road. coming of the railway this trade was to knockWith it downthe for road improvements and has lost, the town grew The with for London becomebut the “trademark” of Godalming. seat housing of the town’s politics until the present council offices commuters. were built in 1908, it then became the town Museum until that moved over the road in 1987. During 18th centuries, Godalming was During thethe weekend thereand will be19th an exhibition of old postcards and an opportunity more like ofa Godalming northern mill towntowith a big industrial see some short animated films on local history. presence and a large number of non-conformist Open courtesy of Godalming Town Council. religions for workers. Godalming has also Opencatering SATURDAY andthe SUNDAY 5.00pm been home10.00am to atillnumber of historical personalities, FREE – JUST TURN UP

THE PEPPERPOT BIG THANK YOU Godalming’s House The organisers wishold to thankMarket the many people who and have Town built helped Hall, with Heritage Openby Days public in Godalming. Particularly for subscription in Godalming 1814 Town to Council replace the use of the Pepperpot and their generous the subsidy ruinous structure. towards medieval the cost of the programme, Godalming Museum distribution of the tickets, and Designed by for local architect John the members Trust, for their work Perry, it of The hasGodalming survived several and stewardship at the open venues. attempts to knock it down for road improvements and has become the “trademark” of Godalming. The seat of the town’s politics until the present council offices were built in 1908, it then became the town Museum until that moved over the road in 1987. During the weekend there will be an exhibition of old postcards of Godalming and an opportunity to see some short animated films on local history. Open courtesy of Godalming Town Council. Open SATURDAY and SUNDAY 10.00am till 5.00pm FREE – JUST TURN UP August 2017

among them General Oglethorpe, founder of the State of Georgia, and Mary Tofts, the infamous “Rabbit Woman”. Godalming was also the first town in the world to have a public electricity supply. In 2017 we are celebrating many local anniversaries, 125 years of the Meath, 150 since King Edward’s school moved to Witley, the Masons have been 300 years in Britain and 130 in Godalming and Busbridge Church is 150 years old. Whatever you choose to do or see this weekend, enjoy this insight into our rich Heritage. FREE BUT PRE-BOOKING REQUIRED This symbol means that tour tickets need to be booked in advance. They will be available from Godalming Museum 01483 426510 from 10am on Saturday 12th August 2017.

GODALMING MUSEUM Follow the story of Godalming and the surrounding area in this friendly museum situated in a medieval building in the heart of town. Explore the work of Gertrude Jekyll and the South West Surrey Arts and Crafts movement and visit the fascinating local studies library. Find out how life in Godalming has been shaped by the landscape in the new Living Landscape gallery. There are family activities throughout the museum: join in the cats’ tea party, explore the oldest house in Godalming or race around the cycle speedway board game. There will also be an exhibition by Studio 12 of a mix of paintings in different media. TUESDAY to SATURDAY 10am till 5pm. Extra opening for Heritage Open Days SUNDAY 10am till 4pm Refreshments available FREE – JUST TURN UP LADYWELL CONVENT Tuesley Court was designed in the Arts and Crafts style by the London architect Sir Guy Dawber and first occupied in 1911. It is constructed of Bargate stone set at intervals with leaded windows. In 1956 the house was purchased by the Franciscan Missionaries of the Divine Motherhood as their Motherhouse. Since then To advertise, please call 01483 420173

the convent has been extended sensitively in the style of the original building and a magnificent chapel, with striking mosaics imported from Italy, has been added. Tours on SATURDAY at 2.00pm, 2.30pm andMEADROW 3.00pm. UNITARIAN CHAPEL,

This Grade II listed chapel was completed in 1789 in FREE BUT PRE-BOOKING REQUIRED the modest style of a dissenting meeting-house, with the later addition of an internal balcony and adjoining Also in of nearby Minster cottage. Built brick and finished with stucco, Field it is set the road to avoid unwelcome a isbacka from shrine marking theattention site atof time when religious dissent was highly unpopular. Godalming's first church, known It houses a full-immersion underfloor baptistry in as thewith Minster believed keeping its GeneralChapel, Baptist origins, which will to be open for been viewing. The chapelbetween has a rich social history, have built AD550 including early provision of a school for poor children and 650. The shrine is always open and a lending library for adults – believed to be the to the public. first in Godalming. Open SATURDAY 12 noon till 4:00pm Refreshments available. UNITARIAN CHAPEL, MEADROW FREE - JUST TURN UP

THE MEATH

This Grade IIa large listed chapel was Westbrook Place is Georgian house with a mostly 19th century his death completed ininterior. 1789From in 1718 theuntil modest in 1785 it was the home of General James Oglethorpe, style of a dissenting meetingfounder of the state of Georgia. In the 19th century its house, the builder later ofaddition owner waswith Lord Brassey, the Portsmouthof Railway which passed through grounds. anDirect internal balcony and the adjoining In 1891 the Countess of Meath bought it and opened a cottage. Built of brick and finished Home of Comfort for Epileptics, looking after girls with stucco, it isepilepsy. set back from the and young women with The Meath Epilepsy Trust continues that work today. Visitors will see the road to avoid unwelcome attention main house, the walled garden and the chapel and there will be a display on the 125 years of the Meath. Tours on SATURDAY at 10.00am, 11.00am, 2.00 pm and 3.00pm 27 FREE – TOURS BY TICKET ONLY

at a time when religious dissent was highly unpopular. It houses a full-immersion underfloor baptistry in keeping with its General Baptist origins, which will be open for viewing. The chapel has a rich social history, including early provision of a school for poor children and a lending library for adults – believed to be the first in Godalming. Open SATURDAY 12 noon till 4pm Refreshments available. FREE - JUST TURN UP THE MEATH Westbrook Place is a large Georgian house with a mostly 19th century interior. From 1718 until his death in 1785 it was the home of General James Oglethorpe, founder of the state of Georgia. In the 19th century its owner was Lord Brassey, builder of the Portsmouth Direct Railway which passed through the grounds. In 1891 the Countess of Meath bought it and opened a Home of Comfort for Epileptics, looking after girls and young women with epilepsy. The Meath Epilepsy Trust continues that work today. Visitors will see the main house, the walled garden GODALMING and the chapel and there will be a display on the 125 years & ENIVIRONS of the Meath. HERITAGE OPEN DAYS Tours on SATURDAY at 10am, 11am, TH 2pm and 3pm TH

FRIDAY 8 TO SUNDAY 10 SEPTEMBER 2017

FREE BUT PRE-BOOKING REQUIRED

CHURCH OFPROGRAMME ST PETER & ST PAUL THE

Organised by Stephen & Jeni Goddard

Godalming’s parish churchTrust. and a in association with The Godalming

Heritage Days arebuilding, part of a Pan-European GradeOpen I listed there event has

been a church here since Saxon times. Stones from the church font, the earliest in England, dating from 820 to 840, are on display. 28

The Normans added a short tower and the distinctive oak framed, lead covered spire was in place by 1375. Over the centuries the church has expanded to meet the demands of a growing population with a number of refurbishments throughout the 18th and 19th centuries, the last major changes being done with the help of Sir Gilbert Scott in 1878. Open SATURDAY and SUNDAY 10am till 5pm. Services on SUNDAY at 8.00am and 10am and cream teas in the Octagon 3pm to 5pm FREE – JUST TURN UP GODALMING MASONIC HALL In 1988, the construction of a new road to relieve traffic congestion in the High Street necessitated the demolition of the old Masonic Hall in South Street, so a new Masonic Hall was built along the Ockford Road. Although less than 30 years old, it includes several features from its 1886 predecessor, including the fireplace and several ornate chairs, which are still in use in the temple. The hall including the Temple will be open and various items of masonic regalia, including the travelling masonic Exhibition celebrating 300 years of Freemasonry in Great Britain and Surrey in particular, will be displayed. Local freemasons will also be on hand to talk with visiting guests. Ample car parking available. Open SATURDAY and SUNDAY 10.30am till 4.00pm FREE—JUST TURN UP TEDDY BEARS PICNIC To celebrate 130 years in the community, join in the fun with Godalming Freemasons and their families at the Godalming Masonic Centre for a fun-packed afternoon of games plus a tombola and a raffle for a giant TLC Teddy Bear. Celebrate the Teddies for Loving Care Charity which donates teddy bears to help severely distressed children at A&E units throughout the UK - over 80,000 in Surrey hospitals alone! A variety of stalls will be available on the lawns, including balloon sculpture and face painting, burgers, hotdogs and a variety of soft drinks. Inside the centre is a restful licenced bar area for adults or those wanting To advertise, please call 01483 420173

a quieter afternoon. Ample car parking available. THE OLDtill MILL, SUNDAY 1pm 5pmMILL LANE Originally a corn picnic mill mostly built in early 19th Teddy Bears starts atthe 2.30pm century with early 18th origins. It was converted by Admission is free and every child Mr. Biggs circa 1980 into offices, with his own under the age of 10 will1streceive a free living accommodation on the and 2nd floors. WhenTeddy he sold the property, the whole building was TLC Bear. converted to offices, now occupied by Drake and FREE—JUST TURN UP Kannemeyer, surveyors, and two other companies. Open SUNDAY 9.30am till 12 noon

THE OLDFREE MILL, MILL LANE – JUST TURN UP

ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST CHURCH

Originally a corn mill mostly built in FARNCOMBE the early 19th century with 18th Built in 1849 in response to the rapidearly population growth created by theItrailway. Designed in theby century origins. was converted early English by Sir Gilbert RA. Mr. BiggsGothic circastyle1980 into Scott offices, There is a tablet in memory of John George (Jack) with his living accommodation Phillips, theown wireless operator on the Titanic, as he on the sang firstinand second the church choir floors. as a boy. When Theresold will be athe display on the historythe of the whole Church. he property, Open SATURDAY 10.00am tillto 12 noon building was converted offices, Open SUNDAY 2.00pm till 4.00pm now occupied Drake and Refreshmentsby available. Kannemeyer, FREE – surveyors, JUST TURN UP and two other companies. THE STAR, CHURCH STREET Open SUNDAY 9.30am till 12 noon One of the few survivors of Godalming’s many pubs FREE – JUST TURN and breweries, the Star UP is a mainly 18th century house with 16th century origins, it became a pub

soon after the Beer Orders Act of 1830 when the ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST CHURCH, Government encouraged a switch to wholesome BUSBRIDGE English beer from the evils of Hollands gin. This littleat Victorian Gothic Toursspecial on SATURDAY 11.00am and 12 noon FREE – TOURS BY TICKET ONLY Revival church, celebrating its 150th anniversary this year, is a treasure trove of grand designs by the grand designers of the day. Designed by Sir George Gilbert Scott, it has a remarkable metal chancel screen by Edwin Lutyens, who also designed the WW1 memorial and the Jekyll family memorial. There are lovely stained glass windows by Edward Burne-Jones for Morris & co., and later ones by A K Nicholson. The cobbled paths may have been designed by Gertrude Jekyll, who was an active church member. The graveyard also has some interesting occupants. Refreshments available. Open SATURDAY 9am till 4.30pm Tour on SATURDAY at 4pm Open SUNDAY 12 noon till 4pm FREE – JUST TURN UP

RAKE COURT, STATION LANE, MILFORD Rake Manor (formerly Rake House, the home of the owner of Rake Mill vantagepointmag.co.uk

— hence Milford) is a fine Tudor brick and timber building. From c.1880, what is now Rake Court gradually added to the old house to form a kitchen wing, together with a billiards/music room. The architects for these additions include Lutyens and Baillie Scott. Visitors will get a view of the house from the outside & the lake. Only the billiard room will be open ST MICHAEL AND ALL ANGELS CHURCH inside the house where we have an THURSLEY exhibition of dates artback byto Alfred Bestall This Saxon church 1030. See the 11th windows, still containing original oak of century Rupert Bear fame. the Car parking frames, and its 14th Century timber bell-turret with isshingled available instands theupon courtyard. The spire, which an enormous timber frame. In theis churchyard there isfor a nationally important garden suitable wheelchair set of table tombs and also the famous Sailor’s Tomb, access but the Billiard Room is not. which commemorates the nearby murder of an unknown Tours SATURDAY at in2pm sailor byon three fellow travellers 1786 and and a 3.30pm. monument designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens. FREEOpen BUT PRE-BOOKING REQUIRED SATURDAY 10.00am till 5.00pm Tours on SATURDAY at 11.00am and 2.30pm

Refreshments available. ST MICHAEL AND ALL ANGELS – JUST TURN UP CHURCH,FREE THURSLEY

founder, George Fox, preached here in 1655. 2014 was the tercentenary of the Meeting Room, built from the ruins of a cottage CHARTERHOUSE OneGoreways of the country’s schools, founded called ingreat 1714. The other in 1611. In 1872 they awayisfrom building, originally a moved stable, insalubrious surroundings in London to a new site believed to date from the 1600s. on the outskirts of Godalming. Guided tours There be African a display ontheaspects includewill the South Cloisters, Founder’s the MemorialTea Chapel,and the Main Hall, the of Chapel, Quakerism. biscuits the Scholars’ Court. availableLibrary for aand donation. Tours on SATURDAY Open SATURDAY 10am at 10.00am, 12.30 pm till and 4pm 2.30pm TOURSUP BY TICKET ONLY FREE – FREE JUST–TURN 3 CHURCH STREET

3 CHURCH STREET Nye Saunders Ltd, Chartered Architects Nye Saunders A three storey oak Ltd,framed Chartered former town Architects. A house, just over 450 years old, jettied on two three storey floors with decorative oak framed ogee curved braces. former town Tours on SATURDAY house, just at 10.30am and 12 noon Including acorn over 450“from years to acrow-prop” the old,compleat jettied on history of twooakfloors with timber framed buildings. decorative ogee FREE –braces. TOURS BY curved TICKET ONLY Tours on SATURDAY at 10.30am and BELL RINGING 12 noon. Including 'from acorn to The bell tower of SS Peter & Paul will be open on acrow-prop' the complete history of Saturday. Come and visit the ringing chamber, hear a oak talk timber framed buildings. about English church bell ringing, and see a demonstration of this unique and ancient art. Time FREE BUT PRE-BOOKING REQUIRED

A Frith’s series postcard of Thursley Church posted in Godalming 4th August 1906

This Saxon dates back QUAKER church MEETING HOUSE MINT,the MILL11th LANE century to 1030.THESee The Society of Friends, or Quakers as they are known, windows, containing has a long history instill the Godalming area. Less than the two original oak frames, and itsGround 14th miles away, in Binscombe, is a Quaker Burial used from 1695 to 1720 andbell-turret Fox's Barn, so called Century timber with because the Society's founder, George Fox, preached shingled spire, which stands upon here in 1655. 2014 was the tercentenary of the Meeting Room , built from the ruins of a cottage called Goreways an enormous timber frame. In the in 1714. The other building, originally a stable, is churchyard there is There a nationally believed to date from the 1600s. will be a important set of table tombs and display on aspects of Quakerism. Tea and biscuits available for a donation. also Open theSATURDAY famous10.00am Sailor’s Tomb, till 4.00pm which commemorates the nearby FREE – JUST TURN UP murder of an unknown sailor by three fellow travellers in 1786 and a monument designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens. Refreshments available. Open SATURDAY 10am till 5pm Tours on SATURDAY at 11am and 2.30pm FREE – JUST TURN UP QUAKER MEETING HOUSE THE MINT, MILL LANE The Society of Friends, or Quakers as they are known, has a long history in the Godalming area. Less than two miles away, in Binscombe, is a Quaker Burial Ground used from 1695 to 1720 and Fox's Barn, so called because the Society's August 2017

permitting, there is also a possibility that you could have a go yourself. The friendly band of local

THE STAR, CHURCH STREET ringers is looking to recruit new members and this for yousurvivors to come along and Oneis a good of opportunity the few of see if taking up ringing is for you. Godalming’s many pubs and On SATURDAY at 2.00pm and 3.30pm breweries, Star a mainly FREE –the ENTRY BYisTICKET ONLY18th Please note for safetywith reasons16th under 18s must be century house century accompanied by a parent or guardian origins, it became a pub soon after the Beer Orders Act of 1830, when the Government encouraged a switch to wholesome English beer from the evils of Holland's gin. Tours on SATURDAY at 11am & 12 noon FREE BUT PRE-BOOKING REQUIRED

CHARTERHOUSE One of the country’s great schools, founded in 1611. In 1872 they moved away from insalubrious surroundings in London to a new site on the outskirts of Godalming. Guided tours include the South African Cloisters, the Founder’s Chapel, the Memorial Chapel, the main hall, the library and the Scholars’ Court. Tours on SATURDAY at 10am, 12.30pm and 2.30pm FREE BUT PRE-BOOKING REQUIRED

BELL RINGING The bell tower of SS Peter & Paul will be open on Saturday. Come To advertise, please call 01483 420173

and visit the ringing chamber, hear a talk about English church bell ringing, and see a demonstration of this unique and ancient art. Time permitting, there is also a possibility that you could have a go yourself. The friendly band of local ringers is looking to recruit new members and this is a good opportunity for you to come along and see if taking up ringing is for you. On SATURDAY at 2pm and 3.30pm Please note for safety reasons under 18s must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. FREE BUT PRE-BOOKING REQUIRED

ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST CHURCH, FARNCOMBE Built in 1849 in response to the rapid population growth created by the railway. Designed in the early English Gothic style by Sir Gilbert Scott RA. There is a tablet in memory of John George (Jack) Phillips, the wireless operator on the Titanic, as he sang in the church choir as a boy. There will be a display on the history of the Church. Open SATURDAY 10am till 12 noon and SUNDAY 2pm till 4pm. Refreshments available. FREE – JUST TURN UP ST PETER’S CHURCH, HAMBLEDON The first mention of a church at Hambledon is in 1291, but St Peter’s was almost entirely rebuilt in 1846. Set in beautiful countryside and a stone’s throw from the Greensand Way, this Grade II listed church is built of Bargate stone, with ashlar dressings and Welsh slate roof and a mostly chalk interior. In the churchyard there are two immense and ancient yews, the larger of which measures 30ft in circumference and is hollow. Across the footpath is a disused lime kiln, a reminder of Surrey’s past brickmaking industry. Open SATURDAY 10am till 4pm Open SUNDAY 1pm till 4pm FREE - JUST TURN UP ST PETER’S CHURCH, HASCOMBE Grade II listed and consecrated in June 1864, built to replace the derelict old church, believed to have been built around 1220. Designed by Henry Woodyer in the general style of the 13th century, it is built 29

Open SATURDAY 10.00am till 4.00pm Open SUNDAY 1.00pm till 4.00pm FREE - JUST TURN UP

open. Car parking and toilets are available. Tours on SUNDAY at 1pm and 3pm FREE BUT PRE-BOOKING REQUIRED

of ST Bargate quarried within PETER’Sstone, CHURCH, HASCOMBE Grade II listed andwith consecrated in June 1864, built to the parish, a shingled bellcote. replace the derelict old church, believed to have been Many items were salvaged from built around 1220. Designed by Henry Woodyer in the the old church including 1690 general style of the 13th century, it is builtthe of Bargate stone, quarried within thefont, parish, much with a shingled Purbeck Marble of the bellcote. Many items porch were salvaged the old wood in the andfromthe oak church including the 1690 Purbeck Marble font, much chancel screen. of the wood in the porch and the oak chancel screen. Open SATURDAY and SUNDAY 8am Open SATURDAY and SUNDAY 8.00am till 6.00pm TourTour on SATURDAY at 3.00pm at 3pm. till 6pm. on SATURDAY Services on SUNDAY at 8.00am and 10.00am Services on SUNDAY at 8am and FREE - JUST TURN UP 10am FREE Tour - JUST TURN UPavailable from tickets will be

Godalming Museum 01483 426510

from 10.00am on Saturday 12th August 2017 KING EDWARD’S SCHOOL, WITLEY 2017 is the 150th anniversary of King Edward's being located at Witley. Founded in 1553 in the City of London, King Edward's has a history which represents the cornerstone of the school's renowned links with the city. Initially housed within Bridewell Palace on the banks of the Thames by Royal Charter of the boy King Edward VI, the mission of our parent foundation - Bridewell Royal Hospital - was to home and educate poor children living in London. In 1830 the foundation moved to Southwark where a new House of Occupations was opened, here a greater emphasis prevailed on the education of children rather than reform of character. Children aged from 8 to 18 were accepted from the City, County of Middlesex and the Borough of Southwark. In 1860 a new charity scheme for Bridewell Royal Hospital was set up and the House of Occupations was renamed King Edward's School. In 1867 the school relocated to Witley, allowing the pupils to benefit from the fresh air and green countryside of Surrey. The tour will start under the Archway at the entrance to the School, there is also a small school museum available to view. The tour is suitable for children but inaccessible for people with disabilities as there are some stairways. The coffee shop will be

BARROW HILLS SCHOOL, ROKE LANE, WITLEY GU8 5NY Great Roke, the principal building of Barrow Hills School, was built in 1909 in the Arts and Crafts style. The house was designed by architects Buckland and Haywood Farmer and has been said to be “the most ambitious house undertaken by the partners and is arguably one of the finest large houses produced by the Birmingham movement”. Plaster work is by CattersonSmith Jnr. Visitors will be able to see the gardens, originally laid out by Gertrude Jekyll, but since substantially altered. Open SATURDAY 11am till 1pm. Tours on SATURDAY at 11am and 12 noon FREE – JUST TURN UP Visitors to report in to school reception area. ORGANISED BY WONERSH HISTORY SOCIETY :

ST JOHN THE BAPTIST CHURCH, WONERSH GU5 0PG The Church of St John the Baptist, probably originally Saxon, was re-built shortly after the Norman conquest in the 11th century with additions made until the 15th century. Major rebuilding took place in 1793 and restoration in 1901, however the core is still the Norman church. Wheelchair accessible. Refreshments, parking and toilets available. Open FRIDAY 10am till 1pm FREE – JUST TURN UP WALK AROUND WONERSH VILLAGE Wonersh History Society are hosting two guided walks around the village. Meet outside the pharmacy in the centre of the village, GU5 0PE. Limited parking is available in the surgery car park as signposted. Please arrive at 10.20am or 2.20pm if you wish to use this facility. Walk will take approximately 60-75 minutes. Wonersh has narrow pathways, some cobbled, people will need to be traffic aware. SATURDAY at 10.30am and 2.30pm FREE – JUST TURN UP To advertise, please call 01483 420173

HISTORY WALKS Enjoy a guided history walk around Godalming led by Stephen Goddard. Lasts about 1½ hours. Starting from under the Pepperpot SATURDAY and SUNDAY at 10.30am FREE – JUST TURN UP MORRIS DANCING Mayflower Morris will be dancing around the town. Listen for the bells and music to find them. On SUNDAY between 12 noon and 5pm. FREE—JUST TURN UP MUSIC ON THE BANDSTAND The Bandstand is in the park by the river, bring your own chairs and a picnic! Concerts will take place in the parish church if weather is too bad. PROMS IN THE PARK with THE GODALMING BAND SATURDAY from 5pm THE HORSHAM BAND will be playing the final concert of the summer, sponsored by The Godalming Trust on SUNDAY 3pm till 5pm FREE—JUST TURN UP For details of Heritage Open Days events round the country see www.heritageopendays.org. BIG THANK YOU The organisers wish to thank the many people who have helped with Heritage Open Days in Godalming. Particularly Town Council for the use of the Pepperpot and their generous subsidy towards the cost of the programme, Godalming Museum for distribution of the tickets, and the members of The Godalming Trust, for their work and stewardship at the open venues. THE GODALMING TRUST The Godalming Trust is a voluntary organisation working to maintain our heritage and quality of life in Godalming and Farncombe by promoting high standards of planning, conservation and regeneration in the area. They also financially support and facilitate the local Heritage Open Days each year. Annual subscription for a family is just £12. Please pick up an application to join in the Pepperpot during Heritage Open Days or in Godalming Museum or Library or download one from www.thegodalmingtrust.org.uk. Charity No. 263033. Organised by Stephen & Jeni Goddard in association with The Godalming Trust. This programme is correct at time of going to press, changes will be posted in the Museum & Pepperpot.

vantagepointmag.co.uk

Could you use some help with your Cleaning, Ironing or both?  Regular hourly rate only £12-£13/hr (area related)  Price quoted includes agency fee (no hidden extras)  One off spring cleans available. Call for price details  Times and hours to suit you (min. 2 hours per week)  Maid2Clean registers workers only after vetting  550+ Reliable, honest, suitable workers – why pay more?  Ease of replacement if you wish to change your worker  Worker sickness replacement cover provided if required  Insurance provided

Call Liz on 0800 0925 773 Email services@ maid2clean.co.uk You deserve a rest so be served by the best

LIVE-IN CARE IN THE COMFORT OF YOUR OWN HOME Rest Assured We Care Ltd, established in 2002, is a specialist live-in-care agency offering a real alternative to a nursing home. We aim to help you maintain your independence and quality of life in your familiar home environment. What we offer: • • • • • • • • • •

Companionship Help with personal care, washing and dressing Continuity ofd care worker Assisting with medication Assisting with medication Cooking wholesome and nutritious meals Shopping, light housework, laundry Someone to accompany you on outings Someone to drive your car Support of a friendly professional care team

Our care workers are of the highest standard and are fully trained, referenced, police checked (DBS), fully supported and selected for their caring nature and practical abilities.

Telephone: 01483 481000 Email: team@restassured-wecare.com Website: www.restassured-wecare.com

August 2017

To advertise, please call 01483 420173

FESTIVAL OF FINE

10.09.17

Love local food? Then you will love this! G Live, Guildford’s busiest arts and entertainment venue, is holding its first ever Festival of Fine Food & Drink on Sunday 10th September.

east,” says Tracy Carroll, founder of Local Food Britain. “September is the perfect time to share and celebrate the bounty of this corner of Britain.”

FOOD & DRINK It has joined forces with Local Food Britain, the food network of London and the South East, to showcase quality handcrafted products that will be a feast for the eyes as well as the taste buds. What better way to celebrate harvest time than to eat and drink delicious goodies from more than 40 producers from Surrey, Sussex, Kent and London. Sample the best from artisan bread makers, wine producers, butchers, fruit and vegetable growers, cake specialists and many more.

As well as exhibition stalls laden with gourmet delicacies, there will be masterclasses, food and drink demonstrations and a Local Food Afternoon Tea using ingredients from some of the exhibitors. Children will be invited to decorate plates with their favourite or imaginary food designs which will be displayed in a special gallery at G Live before and after the event. Home chefs will be able to bring in their produce to be judged by an expert Local Food Britain panel. And if that isn’t enough to whet the appetite, there will also be a hog roast and a barbecue!

Let temptation get in the way and try crumbly buttery fudge from Mummy Makes Fudge, based in Farnham, or tingle the taste buds with Deelicious Chilli Jams made in Aldershot. Try a tipple or two from Silent Pool Gin and local wine producers Albury Organic Vineyards and Greyfriars, or sip the summer’s newest beer from Reigate’s Crumbs Brewing. There will also be opportunities to buy gourmet goodies for enjoying at home.

G Live’s Director, Tim Brinkman, says: “I am very excited to be holding our first ever food and drink festival. I encourage visitors to come hungry and celebrate with us the wonderful produce from the south east.”

“This is a hands-on food festival and families will truly be able to immerse themselves in the sight, smell and taste of the very best from the south

To find out more or to register for your free entry or to book a masterclass, visit www.GLive.co.uk, drop in or call the Ticketing Desk on 01483 369350.

The festival will be open from 11am to 4pm; entry is free, but masterclasses and the Local Food Afternoon Tea will need to be booked in advance.

“A GREAT NIGHT OUT!” - "WE'LL BE BACK NEXT YEAR" - "PLEASE MAKE THIS AN ANNUAL EVENT"

Dorking Wine Festival

Friday 22nd and Saturday 23rd September 2017, Dorking Halls • Over 140 wines from across the world • Wine experts • Local wine producers Plus live music, entertainment, concessions, food, money-off wine vouchers and more.

www.vantagepointevents.co.uk 32

To advertise, please call 01483 420173

vantagepointmag.co.uk

<26 37> JOTTINGS - YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD on 01403 752403 or email office@weyandarun.co.uk. Bookings can be made online via the Boat Trips page of the website www.weyandarun.co.uk. The Unattached Group They are enjoying a summer of varied and exciting activities, including an evening of magic and a narrowboat trip. Also planned are walks, meals out and theatre etc. If you are single and aged between 49-69, looking for a social life, why not go along to one of their weekly meetings to find out more. Details are available on their website www. theunattachedgroup.co.uk or by phoning Becky on 07855 008897. Anniversary Sculpture Trail at RHS Garden Wisley Saturday 19th August to Sunday 24th September The Surrey Sculpture Society (SSS) will be staging the 20th Sculpture Trail. One of the largest Sculpture Trails in the country it will feature the works of both new emerging and highly acclaimed established sculptors, showing over 80 sculptures set within the internationally renowned gardens. Opening times are: Monday to Friday 10am-6pm, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays, 9am-6pm. RHS Garden Wisley is situated at Wisley, Woking, Surrey GU23 6QB. Call 01483 224234 or go to www. rhs.org.uk/wisley for details of entrance fees. Astolat Model Railway Circle Saturday 19th August 11am-5pm They will be holding their annual Open Day at the National Trust, Dapdune Wharf, Guildford GU1 4RB. AMRC will be

celebrating 50 years since their formation with a display of Model Railways in various gauges. Also available, a test track to run your own locos and a Loco Doctor if you have any engines not running as they should. Progress on their latest project under construction - Savernake - will also be on show. Access is via the National Trust site, Dapdune Wharf (NT Entrance fee applies) with all their facilities available. Actually, Dapdune Wharf is probably Guildford’s best kept secret, but maybe not for much longer! Jazz Picnic Sunday 20th August 12.30pm-4pm The Clockhouse in Milford, are holding a Jazz Picnic at Upper Ridgeway Farm, Sailors Lane, Thursley, GU8 6QR by kind permission of Mr and Mrs Pat Coles. Music will be provided by PG Stomper's Jazz Band. Tickets £10 (under 16 free entry) are available at The Clockhouse, Chapel Lane, Milford GU8 5EZ. Tel 01483 420668. Just bring yourselves, a picnic, drinks, table, chairs and gazebo. There will be a tombola and the Secret Garden will be open to enjoy. Entry is by donation but unfortunately they cannot take dogs. What a great way to spend a Sunday lunch with your friends and family. Surrey County Walkers Sunday 20th August They have organised walks just about every weekend and you can find details at www.surreycommunity.info/ surreycountywalkers. One that is coming up and is quite

Refresh Your Tired Kitchen! Have you always wanted the kitchen of your dreams, but can’t quite justify paying the expensive price tag that comes with it?

With the savings you make on your kitchen makeover, why not consider a beautiful new

Now you can by just swapping the doors and worktops.

quartz stone worktop

• Excellent reputation • Installed quickly and cleanly by our own local professional fitters • Huge choice of worktops, doors & appliances

EST.

1999

laid right over your existing worktop? It’s maintenance-free, durable and hygienic.

Visit our Showroom: 56 Westfield Road, Westfield, Woking GU22 9NG

www.dreamdoors.co.uk

Call NOW for a FREE estimate: 01483 August 2017

342171

To advertise, please call 01483 420173

Design â&#x20AC;˘ Construction â&#x20AC;˘ Planting Contact David Neale for a complimentary initial consultation Surrey, Hampshire, Sussex and London Visit our website to see further case studies Web: www.nrgardendesign.com Tel: 01483 893989 Email: enquiries@nrgardendesign.com

Award Winning Garden design and Build Team Now is a great time of year to get tired gardens designed, whether it is a total makeover or just a new planting palette through your borders. We are here to provide a new lease of life to your garden that meets your lifestyle, demands and further enhance your property. Our clients often tell us how they enjoy the whole process from early design ideas through the build to the softening and atmosphere that planting can create. With NealeRichards there is the added bonus of the designer being on site throughout the build to ensure the design vision is continued through to the finished garden.

RHS Gold medalists NealeRichards have a great passion for designing, building and planting bespoke gardens throughout the south east. With over 20 years of experience that has included the building of Best in Show gardens for the last two consecutive years at RHS Hampton Court Flower show we feel we can offer a range of skills to each and every job from town gardens to country estates. www.roundandaboutssh.co.uk 34

GODALMING, CRANLEIGH & VILLAGES R&A x 45 To advertise, please call 01483 420173 vantagepointmag.co.uk

|| GARDENING

With Beth Otway

Jonathan Hogarth and his Hostas Jonathan Hogarth holds the National Collection of small and miniature Hostas. In 2016 Jonathan exhibited his Hosta collection at the RHS Chelsea and Hampton Court Palace Flower Shows, and was presented with a Gold Medal by the RHS judges at both events. In 2017 the RHS judges at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show awarded Jonathan Hogarth a Silver Medal for his display of miniature and small Hostas. I met Jonathan at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show to learn more about his Hosta collection and his unstoppable passion for this particular plant genus. Beth: So who first introduced you to miniature Hostas, or did you come across Hostas for the first time in a garden? Jonathan: I bought a house and it came with a Hosta. From there, ten years and two children later, we went to visit some friends and I saw there were different Hostas there.

I thought there was only a green Hosta! So I started getting a yellow one, the blue one, and then I found the variegated ones, so I came away with twelve different Hostas. I knew how to grow Hostas by then, as for 10 years I’d looked after my plant, put a few slug pellets around and it almost looked after itself. I thought to myself, well this Hosta is quite a nice plant – it’s looking after me as much as I’m looking after it! Beth: Yes it is! JH: I then found a specialist Hosta nursery, and I joined the British Hosta and Hemerocallis Society, of which I have recently been appointed as Chairman. Beth: How exciting, congratulations! Beth: Are there any new Hosta plants featured in your exhibit? JH: Hosta 'Mini Skirt' is the new plant. Beth: What’s special about Hosta 'Mini Skirt'? JH: Hosta 'Mini Skirt' was produced in 2013 by Walters Gardens. In 2014 I bought it in America. In 2017 it has just become available in the UK for the first time. It’s a beautiful plant, with a really yellowy, frilly white edge to it, just like Marilyn Monroe’s skirt when she was holding it down with the wind blowing up from the grate. It’s just so pretty like that. And of course it’s one of the Blue Mouse Ears Series, it's just an unbelievable plant, it really is.



Images: Jonathan Hogarth and his Hostas, both by Beth Otway. August 2017

To advertise, please call 01483 420173

Beth: I have previously written about Hostas that I had grown, which hadn’t at the time suffered from slug damage; I think the slugs read my articles, because since then many of my Hostas have been damaged! JH: It’s down to the thickness of the leaf. If the slug or the snail tries to bite the Hosta and can’t get a hold of the leaf, it gives up. But it’s different as the Hosta is coming out of the ground. If the slug can get to the leaf then, as it’s coming out of the ground, it’ll nibble away. Those nice, thick leaves are still quite soft when they're young, so the slug will most likely go crazy and destroy all the leaves. But if you can let the plant grow for about a month, and keep the slugs and snails at bay, then you’re onto a winner. The plants in the Blue Mouse Ears Series produce a thicker leaf and it does put the slugs off. To say it’s slug proof is not what it is. But if the slugs and snails can’t chew a hole through the leaf and carry on nibbling, they’ll just tell all their friends to ‘forget it’, so there you are.

two things – it kills the slugs and snail eggs completely, and it kills the slugs and snails themselves. One of our society members makes an effective slug deterrent; they put a garlic bulb into some tights, put this in a pint of water and simmer for twenty minutes. Discard the tights and garlic mush, and leave to cool. Add about five drops of the garlic concentrate to a one-pint container of water; spray under the leaves, and on top, to keep the slugs and snails at bay. Beth: Did you have a favourite garden at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show? JH: Chris Beardshaw's garden was my favourite. Hosta Mini Skirt

Beth: Which Hostas would you recommend that offer the most resistance to slugs and snails? JH: There’s some medium to large Hostas, such as Hosta 'Rhino Hide' and Hosta 'Sum and Substance'. Beth: Yes, Sum and Substance is a lovely Hosta, although that has been eaten this year. JH: It has, because as the plant came up from the ground it will have been nibbled. There are some ways around it – and that’s to use a weak ammonia mix before the plants emerge in the spring. Use a small amount, put it into your watering can, as a weak solution and water it all over the area where the Hostas are growing in the ground. It does

FIND OUT MORE For a longer version of this interview. more information on the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, tips on protecting your plants from slugs and snails, gardening advice for the month ahead and much more besides, visit Beth's website at www.pumpkinbeth.com.

Beautifully designed & crafted outdoor spaces for you to enjoy

Do you need a Helping Hand? Planning a garden makeover? Give us a call… • Landscaping • Planting • Patios & Stone Work

• Decking & Steel Work • Water Features • Outdoor Play Areas

Award Winning Garden Design & Construction

www.boardman-gelly.co.uk

With 28 years of experience in caring for people within their own home, and a commitment to using only directly employed carers, we have the expertise to provide the best care possible from 30 minutes to full-time Live-In care.

Looking for care?

Looking for a job?

01483 698 811

01483 667 395

To advertise, please call 01483 420173

vantagepointmag.co.uk

<33 JOTTINGS - YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD local is a 6¼ mile easy walk around Hurtmore, Peper Harow and Eashing. Meet just before 10am at Godalming Crown Court Car Park. Ref 186/971440. The walk leader is Hannes, tel 01483 234541. NSPCC Volunteers Surrey NSPCC are looking for people to join their fundraising group and help with events like coffee mornings, cake sales, garden parties etc. You may even have some fundraising ideas of your own. It is a nice way to meet people and at the same time help a very important charity. If you would like more information or would like an informal chat, call the fundraising manager on 07769 301528. Rock Choir Across the UK there are going to be hundreds of opportunities for local people to join Rock Choir for an unforgettable ‘Summer of Love’. Thousands of people have already booked their place so to find your nearest ‘Summer of Love’ venue and details of how to book go to www. rockchoir.com. You can also go for a free Rock Choir taster session, just go to the website or call 01252 714276. Bee Keeping Demonstration Sunday 20th August As well as producing lovely wine, Albury Vinyard also keep bees. Join bee-keeper Sergio for a fascinating insight into bee-keeping followed by a glass of award-winning Albury Estate sparkling wine with honey cake. You'll be suited up as a bee-keeper yourself, and so able to handle the frames and

SAS Roofing & Building Ltd

38>

enjoy a close-up view of the busy workers. Maximum group size is 12 for this interactive event but unfortunately it is not suitable for children. If you would like more information or would like to talk to them about arranging a private beekeeping demonstration for a group of friends, or a corporate outing, email lucy@alburyvineyard.com. Also see www. alburyvineyard.com/bee-keeping-demo. Concert at St Nicolas Church Saturday 26th August 7.30pm Augmented 4th are a lively new vocal quintet based in London who will be performing the 4th concert at St Nicolas Church, Cranleigh this year. The group was formed last year and all members are from Kings College London Chapel Choir and regularly broadcast on the BBC. Tickets £10 on door or from Church Office, Church Lane, Cranleigh GU6 8AR. You can also call 01483 273620 or go to www. stnicolascranleigh.org.uk. Free Family Flicks Saturday 26th August 10.30am-12noon There’s a free screening at Godalming Baptist Church, Queen Street. Pop along and watch a cowboy and his toy friends try to escape a children's day care! There is also a toy sale during this time so do have a look. Email: Catherine@ lawtonfamily.net for more information. There is also a coffee shop till 12.30pm. It’s donation only and monies raised will go towards a community event called MAD which is being held in October half term at Godalming Baptist Church.

We specialise in: New Roofs • Flat Roofs • Tile & Slate Roofs Re-pointing Chimney Stacks • Leadwork Valleys Renewed & Repaired • All Roof Repairs New PVC Fascias & Gutters External Painting • Moss Removal Free Estimates No Obligation Pay No Deposit info@sasroofingandbuilding.co.uk info@sasroofingandbuilding.co.uk info@sasroofingandbuilding.co.uk www.sasroofingandbuilding.co.uk www.sasroofingandbuilding.co.uk www.sasroofingandbuilding.co.uk SAS Roofing & Building SAS Roofing SAS Roofi ng&&Building Building @sasroofingandbuilding @sasroofingandbuilding @sasroofi ngandbuilding Live feed video roof inspections Live feed video roof inspections Live feed video roof inspections

London: 0208 050 8727 London: 0208 050 8727 surrey: 01483 399 727 20 years material guarantee surrey: 01483 399 727 mOBiLe: 07590 246 654 Fire retardant mOBiLe: 07590 246 654 Very durable Roofing & Building Maintenenance Free SAS Roofing & SAS Building No joints, seams or welds Proud members of Recommended, vetted & monitored UV resistant Proud members of Recommended, vetted & monitored local traders & service providers. local traders & service providers. Recommended by previous customers, Waterproof

Godalming: 01483 399727 Mobile: 07590 246654

Recommended by previous customers, vetted by Checkatrade, monitored via

by Checkatrade, monitored via feedback. Wherevetted reputation matters customer Where reputation matters customer feedback. Obtain an up-to-date report of SAS Roofing on www.checkatrade.com Obtain an up-to-date report of SAS Roofing on www.checkatrade.com

ALL WORK GUARANTEED August 2017

To advertise, please call 01483 420173

<37 JOTTINGS - YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD Milford Horticultural Society Saturday 26th August 2pm They will be holding their Autumn Show in Milford Village Hall. There are special classes for dahlias, fruit and vegetables together with general classes for summer flowers and foliage, pot plants, flower arrangements and photography. Doors open at 2pm and the raffle draw and prize giving will take place at 4pm. Entry is 50p for adults, exhibitors and children enter free. If you are interested in joining an active, friendly gardening club then why not go along and meet many of the members. Annual subscription to the Society is only £8. There are 8 meetings a year with a speaker, 3 flower shows, 3 visits and a members' social evening. For more information check the website www. milfordhortsociety.org.uk or contact Hilary Potter on 01483 415710 or email her on potters38@hotmail.com. Wings & Wheels Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th August The 13th annual Wings & Wheels will be held over the August Bank holiday weekend at Dunsfold Park near Guildford and is open to spectators from 9am until 9pm. There will be the usual fantastic displays including a Eurofighter Typhoon, Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (two Spitfires and Lancaster), Chinook (Saturday only), Apache Display Team with pyrotechnics, Tigers Parachute Team, The Blades and much more. The Red Arrows will headline the display. For car buffs there will be a two hour displays which will include cars such as the McLaren 12C, Lamborghini

40>

Aventador Roadster and Huracan, Pagani Zonda, Ferrari California T, Aston Martin Rapide, Dodge Monaco, TVR Tasmin 280i, Ducati Multistrada 1200s, Ferrari F355 Berlinetta, Ford GT40 and Lotus Elise. Advanced rate tickets from £22 for adults or £50 for a family. Single child tickets (for children aged 5-15) will be £7. Children under 5 go free. Hospitality packages start from £155 per person, weekend passes, grandstand tickets and camping are also available. For more information visit www.wingsandwheels.net or to book standard tickets call 08712 305572. Winkworth Arboretum Saturday 26th August 8pm-10pm There’s a ‘Bat Walk’ where you can explore the Arboretum with their bat expert to see if you can track down the Arboretum’s resident bats. The cost is admission plus £10 for adults and £5 for children. Other events are going on, please visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk for more details. Haslemere Festival of Sport Monday 28th August 12 noon-4pm Last year they had 18 different sports and about 700 people came to this event which had a theme of ‘Pick up and Play’. This year they have even more sports and activities for all ages to try. These will include athletics, equestrian, badminton, football, stoolball, bowling, hockey, dance, subaqua, table tennis, golf and sailing. They hope to be adding polo, cricket, martial arts, cycling, gymnastics, netball, rambling and pilates and coaches from all these local clubs

Lingerie & Swimwear for you: We stock Empreinte, PrimaDonna, Marie Jo, Simone Pérèle and many other brands. Fitted for you: We provide a professional and friendly bra fitting and lingerie styling service to all our customers. 26 Church Street, Godalming, GU7 1EW 01483 427022 | enquiries@sheer-delight.co.uk | www.sheer-delight.co.uk 38

To advertise, please call 01483 420173

vantagepointmag.co.uk

FOOD & DRINK ||

Recipes from Loaf Bakery Loaf Bakery recently won the Sugarcraft category for professional bakers at Bake Godalming at this year's Godalming Food Festival.

and Peta Jarman, the owners, are the fourth generation of a family of bakers which can trace its bread-making history back to beginnings in a bakery in London in the late 19th century.

Loaf is a family-owned, independent artisan bakery operating locally in Farnham, Godalming and Farncombe. Husband and wife team Simon

A variety of traditional and more contemporary breads are crafted each night in the bakehouse by a team of highly skilled bakers. The range of classic breads are made

from Cotswold-milled flour, and the team are constantly working to create a more diverse and contemporary choice. Each product is clearly made with passion and using the best available ingredients. Here are a couple of their recipes for readers of VantagePoint. www.loafbakery.co.uk

Swedish Seeded Crispbread

A vegan, vegetarian and wheat-free snack ideal with drinks Ingredients: 40g corn meal, 55g sesame seeds, 25g pumpkin seeds, 55g sunflower seeds, 30g linseed, 30ml rapeseed oil, Â˝ teaspoon salt, 125ml boiling water

Method: 1. Stir all ingredients together and leave to soak up the liquid for 15 minutes 2. Flatten dough as thin as possible between two sheets of baking parchment.

3. Sprinkle with extra sesame seeds and sea salt if desired. 4. Bake at 150 degrees C for 60-90 mins. 5. Leave to cool then crack into pieces.

Sparkly Vega Vanilla Shortbread Ingredients: For the biscuit:: 500g veg margarine, 750g white flour, 250g caster sugar, several drops of vanilla extract For the pink sparkle: caster sugar, natural pink food colouring

Method: 1. Cream margarine, sugar and vanilla then blend in flour briefly. 2. Form dough into regular sausage shape. 3. Add several drops of food colouring to a bowl of caster sugar and mix by hand until sugar is coloured pink. August 2017

4. Roll dough sausage in pink sugar until fully coated and refrigerate on parchment for 1-2 hours 5. Preheat oven to 160 degrees C. Cut sausage into 1cm thick rounds and place on baking parchment. 6. Bake for 14-20 minutes and leave to cool

To advertise, please call 01483 420173

<38 JOTTINGS - YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD Got something dirty? – No time to clean it? - Take your cleaning to:

A New Dimension

Ovens ‘n’ Stuff For the cleaning of domestic ovens, hobs, extractors, microwaves and freestanding cookers. We specialise in AGA /Rayburn and Range cleaning Prices from £38.00 for a basic single oven, Racks £1.50 each, Hobs & Extractors £15.00

Tel: 078 078 16 347 Why not try our other services? We also clean fridges, freezers, dishwashers, showers, and baths So why delay? We love doing the jobs you hate! Call us today for your friendly local service Find us on Facebook Or at www.yell.com Email us at: ovensnstuff@uwclub.net Based in Godalming, Surrey Est. 2009

inside out landscapes For all your hard and soft landscaping and driveway construction. Carried out to a high standard using quality materials.

and activities will be present to show you what to do. This is a wonderful opportunity to try a new sport and see if you like it and if you wish, take it further by joining a local club. There will also be food, music, an inflatable slide, classic cars and a carnival atmosphere. Entry is free and all ages are welcome. Woolmer Hill Sports Centre, Haslemere GU27 1QB. Blood Brothers Tuesday 29th August to Saturday 2nd September 7.30pm 2017 has marked 30 years since Bill Kenwright’s production of the international smash hit musical first toured the UK. In celebration, this iconic musical has been visiting theatres across the country, performing to sell-out houses and receiving standing ovations. The tour is continuing at G Live in Guildford. Blood Brothers tells the captivating and moving story of twin boys separated at birth, only to be reunited by a twist of fate and a mother’s haunting secret. There are matinee performances on the Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday at 2.30pm. Tickets are £25.50-£39 and there are concessions and group discounts and a very good deal for schools. Call 01483 369350 (10am-6pm, Mon-Sat) or go to www.glive.co.uk. Godalming Freemasons In celebration of 300 years of freemasonry and 130 years of Godalming Freemasonry, they have organised a couple of events. On Saturday 9th September the Godalming Masonic Hall will be open to the public as part of Godalming's Annual

MONTHLY NETWORKING MEETINGS GUILDFORD RUGBY CLUB VISITORS WELCOME! FOR DATES AND TIMES VISIT

www.connectsurrey.uk COOKED BREAKFAST (OR CONTINENTAL)

08.30 - 10.15

ANSELL’S SALES & MARKETS Kirdford Rd, Wisborough Green, RH14 0DD

EVERY SATURDAY - VINTAGE SALE & MARKET from 10am - 2 pm

Office: 01483 275535 M: 07974 773412 www.inside-outlandscapes.co.uk E: philmann8@icloud.com https://m.facebook.com/cranleighinsideout/

1st SUNDAY EVERY MONTH ANTIQUES MARKET & COLLECTORS SALE from 10am - 2pm Free parking & no entrance fee For details or to book: 01403 700633 or 07798 941940 Various independent units are also open for business

To advertise, please call 01483 420173

vantagepointmag.co.uk

JOTTINGS - YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD Heritage Weekend. Then on Sunday 10th September, there’s a Teddy Bear's Picnic at Godalming Masonic Hall. This is a party for all the family, open to the public, and every child under 10 attending will receive a free teddy bear. It is also to celebrate the Teddies For Loving Care (TLC) Charity and marking the milestone of two million TLC teddies freely given to distressed children at A&E units. Godalming Museum will be holding a special exhibition on 300 years of Freemasonry from 4th to 9th September.

42>

Complete Property Solutions Providing you with your complete property solution

Language Lessons for Adults – Taster Lesson Friday 1st September 7pm Language For Fun runs daytime and evenings classes for adults in Godalming and Guildford. If you are interested in learning French or Spanish, whether a complete beginner, improver or at an intermediate or advanced level, this is your chance to meet the teachers, check your ability level and try a taster lesson for free. Classes are small and friendly, enrolment for the autumn term will take place on the taster evening so book your place to take part. Email heather@ languageforfun.uk or call her on 07842 206184 for bookings. More info at www.languageforfun.org.

We provide a high quality, professional building service from start to finish. We have two generations of experience within the building industry and you can be confident that you will receive the best possible workmanship and attention to detail.

Phyllis Tuckwell’s Dash of Colour Saturday 2nd September 1pm This hugely popular 5k fun run will take place at Frimley Lodge Park and is the perfect way to raise money for local hospice care. Since it was launched in 2014, Dash of Colour has raised over £194,000, a fantastic amount to support

Tel: 01483 865352 or 07826 222327

• Extensions • New Builds • Refurbishments • Plumbing & Electrics

• Kitchens & Bathrooms • Flooring • Tiling • Painting

Email: info@cp-solutions.co.uk

The Barn, Rear of 45 Farncombe Street, Godalming, Surrey GU7 3LH

SOLICITORS

✔ Wills ✔ Power of Attorney ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

•Godalming •Farnham •Cranleigh

FREE HOME VISITS THROUGHOUT WAVERLEY

Fixed-Fee Probate Inheritance Tax Care Fees Conveyancing

✔ Family Law

Carl Ingram, Partner & STEP qualified solicitor

FREE 1/2 hour of advice

POWER OF ATTORNEY £195+vat each £350+vatfor two

up to

£100 OFF WILLS IN AUGUST

T AC T CON

01252 471211 01483 494122

carl@goodlawsolicitors.co.uk Eastgate House, Dogflud Way, Farnham £129+vat single/£199+vat couples*

*Straight-forward wills completed in one appointment(normally £199/299). GoodLaw are authorised & regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. Court fees apply to register powers of attorney

August 2017

To advertise, please call 01483 420173

<41 JOTTINGS - YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD this wonderful local charity. Registration is £18 and can be completed online at www.pth.org.uk or by calling PTHC’s fundraising team on 01252 729446. Home-Start Guildford Home-Start Guildford is looking for new volunteers. They are a family support charity covering the whole of the Guildford Borough, plus Bookham and Fetcham in Mole Valley. They provide home-visiting volunteers to support families who have at least one child under five and are struggling to cope. They support families with a whole range of difficulties from post-natal depression and lone parenting to family breakdown and financial worries. Their next Volunteer Preparation Course starts in September 2017 and they are recruiting now! If you have parenting experience, would like to make a real difference, and are interested in learning new skills on their friendly, free course, please call Debbie or Liz on 01483 511181, or email office@hsguildford.org.uk for more information. Organ Recital Friday 8th September 7.30pm It takes place at Guildford United Reformed Church, 83 Portsmouth Road GU2 4BS, and features Daniel Moult, a highly acclaimed organist renowned for his engaging performances. The programme includes music by Handel, SS Wesley, Parry, Whitlock and Britten. Tickets £10 available from Guildford Tourist Information Centre, 155 High Street GU1 3AJ. Tel: 01483 444333. Children 16 and under admitted free with accompanying adult. Students £3 (with

47>

ID card). More information available at www.gurcms.org.uk/ events/75. Quiz Night Friday 8th September 7pm Pit your wits at the Godalming Quiz Night to be held at the Wilfrid Noyce Centre - 7pm for 7.30pm until 10pm. Tickets are £10 per person to include a Fish and Chip Supper and are available from admin@godalmingcab.cabnet. org.uk. All funds from this event will go to Citizens Advice Waverley. More detail at www.waverleycab.org.uk/events/ godalming-quiz-night. Bramley Music Saturday 9th September 7pm World renowned trumpeter Crispian Steele-Perkins will be performing in Holy Trinity Church Bramley – this year’s Celebrity Recital in the Bramley Music series. He brings not only a wide variety of composers (Handel, Stradella, Haydn, Mozart, Bernstein, Bacharach and Glenn Miller) but also a wide variety of instruments, including (particularly for Hoffnung fans) how to make music from a hosepipe! Tickets are £15 (under 18s and students £5) and can be bought in advance from Robertsons in Bramley High Street, or at the door, or can be reserved via Stuart White stuartwhite@ waitrose.com. tel 01483 892645.There is a free drink in the interval. The charity will be supporting the Fountain Centre at the Royal Surrey County Hospital. Busbridge Evening WI Tuesday 12th September 8pm Meetings commence again on Tuesday 12th September when Frances Benton will talk on her 'Passion for Pearls'. A lively talk on nature's only living gemstones, combined with science, history - real and fake, myth and legend. There is no meeting in August. Meetings are normally held every 2nd Tuesday in each month in Busbridge Village Hall, Brighton Road, Godalming GU7 1XA. Visitors are warmly welcomed to any of their meetings. For further information, contact Pat Oxborough on 01483 417303. Cranleigh Camera Club Thursday 14th September The club has a varied programme which includes visiting speakers, talks and demonstrations by club members, evenings of advice on members’ work, regular internal

Beautiful hand-made curtains, blinds and cushions made to order so you can achieve the perfect fit, fabric and finish with simplicity and confidence.

B M Decorating Interiors & Exteriors

Book a free, no obligation home visit via our website www.tailor-madehome.co.uk, by email christina@tailor-madehome.co.uk or on 01483 277474

• Free estimates • Fully insured • References available Bmdecorating@icloud.com 07711284459

To advertise, please call 01483 420173

vantagepointmag.co.uk

Family walks with the National Trust This month we have a couple of short walks for all the family, especially young children. These walks are from our friends at the National Trust and they have many more on their website at www.nationaltrust.org.uk/walking.

The walks Box Hill Stepping Stones 1. From the visitor centre at the top of Box Hill, follow the surfaced path away from the visitor centre. Ignore the track going off to your right and continue along the surfaced path running parallel to the road and you’ll see the view opening out in front of you. 2. Once you’ve admired the view from Salomon’s Memorial, walk down the sloped path which runs below the viewpoint. Take a right and continue along this path. 3. You’ll see some steps cut into the ground on your left; follow these downhill through the Yew woods. There are 275 steps to the bottom - take care as they can be slippery sometimes. Continue along this path; on the left you’ll catch glimpses of the river Mole. 4. Continue downhill. As the path flattens you’ll reach a fork in the path. Take the left fork signed to the Stepping Stones. The River Mole and Stepping Stones are in front of you. You have a choice here. Either take a right at the rivers’ edge and follow the riverside path (you can cross the river at the bridge a little further along), or cross the Stepping Stones and follow the path running parallel to the river on the other side. 5. Once you’ve reached the footbridge, go through the gate next to it. This brings you out into a large open space. This is called Burford Meadow. Continue through the meadow. On the opposite bank of the river there are wooded chalk cliffs. These are known as the Whites. 6. At the far end of Burford Meadow there will be a road bridge in front of you. Follow the path upwards, just to the left of the bridge and you’ll come out on the pavement next to the A24. Take a

right and cross the river and walk past the hotel on your right hand side. Continue along the pavement. 7. Take the right hand path immediately after the hotel. At the fork, take the left hand grassy track and continue heading directly uphill. 8. Join the wide grassy path on the ridge of the hill. The grassy slope becomes a white chalk path, follow it uphill. 9. Take the pathway on your left. As it joins the stony path, take a right and continue as it heads uphill. 10. You’ll pass an old building on your right. This is Box Hill Fort. You can walk all around the outside but not inside as there are bats living in it. Continue up the stony track and turn right at the road to return to the visitor centre.

DISTANCE: 2 miles OS MAPS: Explorer 146, Landranger 187 STARTING POINT: National Trust Visitor Centre, The Old Fort, Box Hill Road, Tadworth, Surrey KT20 7LB Summer Star Gazing walk at Black Down 1. From the car park on Tennyson’s Lane at point 1, take the main stone surfaced track out onto Black Down (there is a second car park further up this track). Head up on the main track and through the gate, past a notice board. Continue up the track, through a gully and past a bench with day time views over the weald to the east. 2. Continue along the main path, ignoring paths to your left and right, and past some small ponds on your right at point 2. Away from the light pollution of nearby towns, Black Downs sweeping skies and unspoilt views make it an ideal spot for observing the stars. Try and spot the Milky Way, a ribbon of millions of stars, threading its way across the night sky. The light you see from a twinkling star has travelled across the universe for millions of years to reach you; so when looking at a star, you are actually looking back in time. Black Down’s prominent position in the landscape has also been used for much more over the years. A site on the hill was a key link in the chain of beacons that were designed to carry news of impending invasion to London. In daylight there are extensive views to the north here.

To advertise, please call 01483 420173

vantagepointmag.co.uk

WALK ||