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8 Pets & Petcare Zoe Blake looks at dogs and obesity 10 Road Test Volvo XC60 - the safest car in the world!

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12 10 Reasons to Love Walking The benefits can be truly inspirational 16 Craft Inspiration Guilia Mauri transforms a blank canvas bag 19 Food & Drink The modern vegetarian

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• THE EDITOR'S NOTE Our main article this month is on the benefits of walking, to which I can attest. I have long been interested in walking, ever since my dad would take out of an evening for a stroll and then reward me with a portion of chips which we would share as we walked back home. Having a young Labrador means that I now walk more than ever, with a minimum of two walks a day. According to technology, I am averaging 5.5 miles a day which is certainly good for my health. It is also good for general well-being, giving you a chance to reflect, to see what is around you, to keep away from your phone, and generally appreciate the beauty that surrounds us in this lovely part of the world. Since we started our magazine in 2009, we have always published a monthly walk and will continue to do so to encourage people to get out and about. There are a number of groups like the Ramblers and Walking for Health that enable people to not only get out, but meet other like-minded people. Many of them feature in our Jottings every month, so do think about trying them out. While I will always extol the value and delight of having a dog, it is not the only reason to get out and about. We now have over 12,000 subscribers to our monthly e-newsletter which goes out no more than twice a month with a preview of our next edition, our forthcoming competitions and some of the offers provided by our advertisers, some of which are exclusive to subscribers. If you don’t want to miss out and want to receive this, please go to our website at www.vantagepointmag.co.uk and sign up there.

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Watch their weight! Obesity rates are increasing for our pet dogs, says Zoe Blake SO IT’S that time of year when we all make those New Year’s resolutions. Lose some weight, eat better and try and have a healthier lifestyle... sound familiar? But what about our dogs. Is it time for them to have a new lease of life? Sadly current scientific literature states that 40% of dogs are overweight, so with an estimated 9.3 million dogs living in the UK that’s approximately 3.7 million dogs that are potentially suffering with health and welfare issues. Obesity is the most concerning disease of our modern time and causes a range of illnesses and seriously affects quality of life. Every day on the news, in the magazines and on social media there will be something highlighting this. We can speak up and seek help and advice but what about our dogs? We need to be responsible for them and act accordingly. Like with us, if they eat too much and don’t do enough exercise they will naturally put on weight. As the weight starts to escalate so does the strain on the heart/joints and other body organs. So what can we do to help our canine friends? Firstly we need to actually assess whether they are overweight and then evaluate their feeding and lifestyle. The dog world is full of so many different breeds and crosses and so relying on ideal breed weights is not really the best approach. Yes it’s good to have an ideal weight target however the modern approach is to body condition score. Anyone can do this, you basically match your dog’s shape and description to the chart and then it gets a score.

So you have been told your dog needs to lose a few kgs, what now? I would firstly go home and sit down and actually write down what your dog is fed on a daily basis ensuring you ask every member of the household, include in this how much exercise they have. Then have a realistic look and see how this could be improved. • Start to measure their daily food rations and divide into small frequent meals (3-5 is ideal), following the manufacturers guidelines on feeding quantity • Cut out any human leftovers that may sneak into the bowl • Reduce the treats you give...these easily accumulate • Increase the exercise, add in an extra walk if you can. Shorter frequent walks are more effective than one long marathon. Try these for a month, reassess, if the weight is not starting to reduce then seek further help. Most veterinary practices should have a nurse who has been trained in weight management. Alternatively please feel free to get in touch with me.

If you feel like you would like to do this for yourself please visit www.royalcaninhealthyweight.co.uk/pet-obesity. Your veterinary surgeon/nurse should be using BCS along with their bodyweights to advise whether they think some weight loss may be beneficial. If you haven’t ever heard of this then please ask next time you visit your surgery.

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Volvo XC60 – the safest car in the world! • ROAD TEST

With Andy Goundry

VOLVO INTEND to make their cars among the safest on the road and have pledged that by 2020 nobody will be killed or seriously injured in a new Volvo. This quest has been so successful that safety experts Euro NCAP have just assessed the recently launched Volvo XC60 SUV as the safest car yet tested. Impressively, their rating was based on the car’s standard specification, unlike many manufacturers who rely on expensive option packs to boost safety. So, are the XC60’s safety features helpful or intrusive? We set out to find out. Volvo are now firmly established as a premium brand and the XC60 is beautifully finished inside and out. In true Scandinavian style, the cabin design is clean and minimalist with few physical switches, most functions being controlled through the portrait-format central touch-screen. A second screen replaces the traditional dials and incorporates a camera-based traffic sign display. As well as this visual speed limit display, an audible warning alerts the driver to exceeding the prevailing speed limit. Some lane departure systems give only an audible warning that the car is about to stray into another lane, unlike Volvo’s system which vibrates the steering wheel gently and nudges the car back into the lane if necessary. It also continually monitors for objects in the car's path and helps the driver to avoid them. Oncoming Lane Mitigation is also standard and is intended to prevent head-on collisions. If you move out of your lane

into the path of an oncoming car, the system will warn you of the potential danger, automatically providing steering assistance to guide you safely back into your lane. Blind spot warning systems are not uncommon, again Volvo's system goes much further than the usual warning light in the door mirror, and automatically applies the steering to bring the car back into the lane. Thankfully, none of the advanced safety systems needed to be put to the test in our time with the XC60. However, they reassure by their very presence. We did, however, try Pilot Assist, Volvo’s semi-autonomous driving option. This controls accelerator, brakes and steering to keep the car in the centre of its lane at a safe distance from the vehicle in front, and is intended to ease motorway driving. Activation of the system is made very clear by a prominent symbol illuminating on the driver's display screen. Once in operation, the system can be disengaged by a simple touch on the brake pedal and re-engaged by one steering wheel button press. Overall, Pilot Assist works extremely effectively and certainly makes motorway driving easier. So a big thumbs-up for the XC60 as a whole: not only very safe, also superb quality, spacious, quiet and refined, easy to drive, smooth and comfortable. Try one soon! FIND OUT MORE A fuller review of the Volvo XC60 can be found on the writer's website www.autonews.uk.com. © Andy Goundry 18 November 2017

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10 reason to LOVE WALKING Could you find time for a brisk 30 min walk daily? The benefits can be truly inspirational, says Linda Routledge IN GENERAL terms we all know that walking can be a great form of exercise, and the majority of us may well concede that we don’t walk nearly enough. Whilst sitting here writing this article I am feeling somewhat guilty that I haven’t managed a brisk walk today (must get out for lunch!). The majority of us walk simply to get from A to B. Walking has become the casualty of our modern lifestyle, being replaced by cars in the fast paced world. Unfortunately as we walk less, so the rate of chronic diseases increases dramatically. In this modern era of energy saving devices it takes a little bit more effort and organisation to find the time for a brisk walk, however if we do the benefits can be truly spectacular. MOOD Stress and depression in the workplace are increasing at an alarming rate, accounting for 35% of all work related ill health cases, and the use of antidepressants has risen dramatically in recent years. You know that feeling when you have had a tough day at work and it takes a glass of wine or a little chocolate to wind down. Walking is a much healthier alternative with the same benefits. Research has shown that regular brisk walks can have a dramatic

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effect on our mood, actually modifying our nervous system such that we experience less stress, depression and even anger. What’s more, when walking outside there is much more exposure to natural sunlight (severely lacking in our modern officebased life) that can counter the effect of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Walking with another person or a social group can also help to promote the feeling of being connected with others, boosting mood. CREATIVITY & PROBLEM SOLVING Some days you just cannot get your brain in gear, problems seem insurmountable and solutions much harder to find. On these days what we really need is a brisk walk. Research has shown that people come up with more creative ideas while walking than sitting. And even better, the effects carry on for a while, meaning you think more creatively when you return to your desk as well. Getting away from your desk and boosting blood flow to the brain with a moderately active walk can be really beneficial but do not do too much, as high intensity walking can be detrimental to the thinking process. WEIGHT LOSS Many of us want to lose weight but can’t find the time or enthusiasm to

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pound the streets alone or get to the gym. Although many of us wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t immediately consider walking as a weight loss exercise, it does in fact improve the bodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s response to insulin, which can help to reduce body fat. Also, did you know that walking burns the same calories as running; it just takes longer to cover the same distance? So a brisk 30 minute walk every day (about 2 miles) burns exactly the same calories as running 10km twice a week. And walking tones the areas of the body that we often want to focus on, like legs, bums and tums. Walking is also one of the most cost effective low-impact exercises to increase metabolism and start weight loss. SLEEP & ENERGY How often do you find your day is spent yearning for your bed, only to toss and turn all night, waking up feeling groggy and drained? Modern life can be so fast paced and draining that turning off at night just becomes a battle. Unfortunately this becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy as we are so groggy during the day that we cannot function effectively and worries follow us to bed. You might be surprised to learn that a regular brisk walk can boost daytime energy levels which in turn can help you sleep deeper and longer at night. However be cautious about timing your walk, brisk exercise can boost energy levels so much that it becomes difficult to fall asleep. Better to schedule the walk for earlier in the day (lunchtime is ideal) to boost afternoon energy levels and help with falling asleep later. BONE HEALTH So much of our day is now spent sitting down that there is very little stimulus for our bodies to build strong healthy bones, increasing our risk of developing osteoporosis (decreased bone density). Our bones are not fixed structures but in fact undergo constant remodelling to suit our needs. Our sedentary lifestyle is resulting in a chronic reduction in bone density amongst the general population, the overall result being more fractures. Walking, however, can reduce the risk of hip fracture by 30%. Walking adds

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more load to the bones, stimulating the production of more bone cells. But studies have gone even further and found that if you increase your pace (have a brisk walk rather than stroll), change direction regularly during your walk, or include a steep hill you can give even more protection against osteoporosis and fractures. HEART DISEASE As one of the biggest modern-day killers, there is a huge amount of research supporting the prevention of chronic heart disease. Studies have now proven time and time again that simply walking every day can dramatically reduce your risk of developing chronic heart disease. A daily brisk walk results in a reduction in blood pressure, reduces cholesterol levels and can reduce the risk of coronary heart disease or stroke. In fact, a study investigating high risk adults found that an extra 2,000 steps a day beyond their normal was associated with an 8% reduced risk of having a cardiovascular event. CANCER & DIABETES You may be surprised to read that walking can alleviate chronic diseases such as cancer and diabetes but the effects are now well documented. A brisk walk can help manage and even prevent Type II Diabetes. The bodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s response to insulin is improved, and even a small reduction in weight can delay or prevent onset of this disease. Walking may also reduce your chances of developing some cancers including breast, prostate and bowel cancer. These types of cancers are the most influenced by a

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Local Walking Groups If you would rather walk with a group, here are some suggestions. Walking for Health Walking for Health is Englandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest network of health walks with over 400 active schemes, helping people across the country lead a more active lifestyle. For more information on all their walks, please visit www.walkingforhealth.org.uk or check out our Jottings. The River Wey by St Catherine's Lock. National Trust

lack a physical activity, and even a small amount of activity improves natural antioxidants and lymphatic filtering, both of which eradicate pre-cancerous cells before they can take hold. DIGESTION Exercise in general is critically important for our digestion. Whilst we breathe, our diaphragm presses down on the digestive tract, massaging it and helping the digestive process. Unfortunately when we sit for long periods of time, our intestines are actually squashed and the diaphragm cannot descend fully so cannot help digestion. Not only does walking help healthy digestion, it can have impressive results for those with bowel conditions. Studies have shown that regular exercising including walking saw a dramatic improvement in abdominal pain and other symptoms for those with IBS. PREVENT DEMENTIA Currently around 1 in 14 of us will develop dementia over 65 and that number decreases to 1 in 6 over the age of 80. Worldwide one new case of dementia is diagnosed every four seconds, making cognitive decline the most pressing issue of the 21st century. Crucially there is now a wealth of evidence to show that walking regularly can improve the health of our grey matter and even bring back some grey matter that has been lost! ANTI-AGING We all want to look and feel younger but walking can actually achieve this. A study presented at the European Society of Cardiology congress provided evidence that regular aerobic exercise triggers an anti-aging process that helps to repair old DNA, suggesting that it may delay the aging process. Walking is one of the simplest and easiest ways to get active, and is eminently suitable for so many people for so many reasons. Take your first step today! FIND OUT MORE Linda Routledge is a Registered Osteopath and Director at Outline Health, Farnham Tel: 01252 850814 www.outlinehealth.com January 2018

Mole Valley Walk for Health Weekly walks in the area including Bookham, Boxhill, Dorking, Leatherhead and North Holmwood. Guildford Walking for Health Lots of weekly walks around Guildford. HeadSmart Walks in Sussex Plenty of walks stretching Petworth down to Chichester.

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INSPIRATION Reusable bags these days are more and more becoming a trending alternative to single-use plastic bags. This month Giulia Mauri shows you how to decorate an ordinary blank canvas bag to make it into something special to be carried around the high street with pride. It's an ideal project to be done with children from the age of 3 onwards that will literally help you reduce your carbon footprint!

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Gather all of the materials. Blank canvas bags can be purchased online for as little at 60p each. There are so many different sizes and models; with short or long handles and canvas thickness varies as well. If you are handy with a sewing machine you could indeed sew your own too.

As for the fabric paint, it’s available in so many different colours, but to minimise the cost of this project, you could just buy primary (red, blue and yellow) and create secondary colours (purple, orange, green) by mixing them together. You’ll also need a medium size paintbrush, a couple of dishes to mix the colours in.

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When the hand/foot has completely been painted you are ready for the printing! Position the hand just above the canvas and then gently rest it on the fabric of the bag and press it against it. (Tip: You want to make sure that even the paint in the concave part of the hand is touching the canvas as well otherwise you’ll end up with a gap).

Wash or wipe the hand or foot before painting the other one. To fix the print permanently on your bag, turn it inside out once dry and iron it using a high heat setting.

Prepare the area you are going to be working in. Newspapers or an oilcloth would be ideal. If you are choosing to decorate with your children’s footprints you definitely want to carry out this project in the bathroom to avoid rainbow prints all over your lovely house.

Begin by painting rainbow stripes on your child’s hand or foot. This process needs to be done fairly quickly to avoid the colour drying out. For an educational twist ask your child to pick the orders of which they would like the colours to be on the print beforehand. If they are a little bit older you could get them to stir the colours in the pot as well.

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Giulia Mauri is a local artist, illustrator and early years and prep school teacher. She runs art workshops and is the author of the upcoming book: “Miss Giulia is in the house! - Art and Craft Projects for Children of all Ages”. To find out more about Giulia or to invite her to run a workshop in your local school please visit her web site: www.giuliamauri.com.

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Vegetarian MARIA ELIA knew

The Modern Vegetarian

Alongside The Modern Vegetarian, Maria

she wanted to be a

is the author of Gourmand award winning

chef at the age of four,

title Full of Flavour. Her third book, Smashing

inspired by her father’s

Plates draws on her Anglo Greek heritage and

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the cuisine a bold contemporary twist. Cypriot restaurant. Recipes by Mariagives Elia After rigorous apprenticeships at

Smashing Plates was shortlisted for the Guild of Food Writers Cookery Book of the Year, it

some of London’s leading restaurants, she

was a Food52 Piglet Awards semi finalist and

began her progression through the culinary

also received a special commendation award at

world working within various kitchens,

the André Simons.

including El Bulli and Arzak. She then held her

Maria has appeared on Saturday Kitchen

first head chef position at Delfina for nearly a

and Sunday Brunch, and has contributed to

decade, before setting up The Whitechapel

various publications such as the Guardian, BBC

Gallery Dining Room, a role that garnered her

Good Food, Food and Travel and Olive.

rave reviews, two AA rosettes and a Michelin

Now based in London where she writes,

recommendation. She was then head hunted

chefs and teaches, Maria has established

to open ‘Jimmy’s restaurant at the Landing’ in

herself as a consultant in demand, working for

California, where she created a unique fresh

restaurant start-ups worldwide.

and eclectic Greek Californian cuisine.

Butternut Squash Tagine Here is my version of the amazing tagines I’ve had in Morocco. You can, of course, use any other variety of squash available or substitute carrots, turnips or courgettes. (The cooking times will vary slightly for each.) p1

Job no: 78236-5 Title: The Modern Vegetarian-UK Text Client: KC_9908-5 Scn: #175 Size: 210(w)240(h)mm Co: M8 C0 (All To Spot)(Coagl) Dept: DTP D/O: 31.12.08

Ingredients:

1 medium-sized butternut squash, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 onion, finely chopped, 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped pinch of salt, pinch of saffron threads, 3 teaspoons ground cumin, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, 2 teaspoons paprika, 2 teaspoons coriander seeds, crushed, 2 x 400g tins tomatoes, crushed by hand, 2 red chillies, split lengthways, 1 cinnamon stick, 1 tablespoon honey, 500ml water, sea salt and black pepper, half a small bunch of coriander, finely chopped, 50g roasted flaked almonds, to garnish. Serves 4.

1. Peel the butternut squash with a potato peeler. Cut in half widthways, then again lengthways, scoop out the seeds with a spoon, then cut into approximately 2cm chunks. Reserve the peel and trim for stock. 2. Heat the olive oil in a pan, sauté the onion until softened, add the garlic and all the dry spices and cook ‘out’ for 2 minutes, until fragrant. Add the tomatoes, chillies, cinnamon stick, honey and water

and bring to the boil. 3. Add the butternut squash, season with sea salt and black pepper and simmer for 30 minutes until the mixture has thickened and the squash is tender, adding more water if necessary. Stir in the coriander and adjust the seasoning. 4. Sprinkle with almonds and serve with Buttered Chilli and Date Couscous (see below). And beware of the chillies!

Buttered Chilli Couscous In Morocco, couscous is traditionally lovingly prepared in a couscoussière; it is an art form – a prolonged process of steaming and dredging. The result, however, is sublime! Here is my simple, quick version using instant couscous.

Ingredients: 350g instant couscous, 50g butter, diced, finely grated zest of 1 lemon, 1 green chilli, deseeded and finely chopped pinch of salt, 350ml boiling water, 75g dates, pitted, finely sliced, half a small bunch of coriander, finely chopped. Serves 4.

1. Place the couscous, butter, lemon zest and chilli in a bowl. Add a pinch of salt and pour over boiling water. 2. Cover with clingfilm and leave for 2–3 minutes to

steam. Remove the clingfilm and fluff with a fork to loosen the couscous grains. 3. Stir in the dates and coriander. Serve with the Butternut Squash Tagine as above.

Recipes taken from The Modern Vegetarian by Maria Elia. Published by Kyle Books. Photography by Jonathan Gregson. Readers can buy a copy for the special price of £13 (incl. free P+P, UK mainland only) by calling 01903 828503 and quoting ref. KB MENPSR. January 2018

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Happy New Houseplant â&#x20AC;˘ GARDENING

With Beth Otway Simply remove a fully developed leaf, and pot it up carefully in gritty, well-drained compost, ensuring that the base of the leaf is touching the compost. Cover with a clear plastic bag if you wish, but it's not essential.

NOW THAT the Christmas decorations have been taken down, if you find yourself wondering how to add a renewed freshness to your home, if you dream of an energising, yet relaxing sanctuary, then you might wish to consider growing some new houseplants and bringing some living greenery to your home. It's best to work with the conditions that your home can provide. I find I can more accurately determine the brightness of a room if I am not trying to match it to a coveted plant that I am trying desperately to place. Don't worry, I can assure you that there are fabulous houseplants for any situation. I must also tell you that I recommend collecting rainwater to water all indoor plants - it can be awkward I know but worth it!

If your home offers somewhat shadier conditions, don't despair, there are plenty of beautiful and stylish houseplant companions that will love and enhance your room. Spathiphyllum wallisii, known as the peace lily, is such a darling of a houseplant. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s easy going and great to be around, complementing any style of decor. Thriving in partially shaded, to shaded conditions, peace lilies have a fresh look and feel; they also purify the air, removing toxins. The more plants you install in a room, the greater the purifying effect and the sumptuous decadent feel. If your room is really rather shaded, opt for a houseplant that will favour these conditions. Zamioculcas zamiifolia, the ZZ plant, is quite amazing, it thrives in partially shaded to deeply shaded conditions and can be grown in rooms with only artificial light. Its green, shiny leaves add a charming presence and life to any dimly lit room. If your interest in houseplants tends to wane during the summer months, then you'll be glad to know that the ZZ plant is remarkably tolerant of neglect. All of these plants will all be happy in temperatures Left: African violet. Above: ZZ plant. from 15C-25C. Below from left: Aloe Vera (Beth Otway) and a peace lily.

If your home is bright and full of natural light, a fabulous Aloe vera plant might tempt you. This beautiful, architectural succulent will provide you with fleshy leaves, which you can remove as and when their inner gel, with its cooling and soothing properties, is required to treat sunburn and other minor injuries. Saintpaulia, or African violets, are often perpetual bloomers on windowsills; they even grow well above radiators. Place your African violet container on a saucer, and top the saucer up with water when the surface of the plant's compost begins to dry out. Deadhead regularly for optimum flowering. Take leaf cuttings to create new plants.

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Peaslake to Shamley Green DEVIL'S PUNCH BOWL: HIGH ROAD AND PINE VALLEY This walk takes you through woods and fields with several ups and downs, to a lunch stop in Shamley Green. The walk was submitted by Guildford Rambling Club (see guildfordramblingclub.org.uk). Visitors to these walks are welcome.

• THE WALK 1. Go out of the right-hand side at the back of the car park, up a slope and fork right to reach a road. Cross, jinking left to pick up a track, right, running away from the road and into trees. Walk through trees for just over ½ mile to reach another road. Along the way ignore a path right and pass Bentley Copse holiday site. At the road, go straight across into the side road opposite and immediately fork left onto a path labelled 'Shere Manor Estate Welcomes You To Hurtwood'. 2. Ignore unsigned paths right and left and continue steadily down to reach a gate and beyond it a crosspaths. Continue forward and quickly reach a road. Go straight across to continue along the very wide track. At a yellow and blue arrow post, follow the yellow arrow right and up the very steep valley side. At the top, emerge at a T-junction with a very wide track with a timber yard to your right. Continue forward along the wide track. 3. Soon take a path forking right which dips down and then back up to rejoin the track. Continue forward. Go straight across a big cross tracks and again continue forward. Look for a footpath forking right and down into the next valley. At the bottom the path swings left and reaches a multiway junction at the end of the valley. Continue forward (left) into trees and keep going until reaching a road opposite the end of Jelley’s Hollow. Cross, jinking right, to turn left and follow the Greensand Way (GS) up into trees. This takes you away from the road and then swings right (west) roughly parallel to it. 4. Follow the GS arrows for about ½ mile, along the way passing through the back of Hurtwood car park number 12, to reach Hurtwood car park number 6. Don’t be tempted by the branches left that would take you off down a steep valley side. The GS takes

you across the back of the car park then down to a road. Cross, jinking left, to turn right and continue forward. Pass a gate and then fork left at a 2-way signpost. Gradually descend. Go over a crossing track and continue to another cross-tracks. The signpost here points only left but should also point forward. Go forward, straight across. You are still on the GS. 5. Soon, reach a gate and, immediately before it, the GS takes you down to the left. Drop down a field towards a house and a lake. The path swings right and runs along the edge of the property and into trees. It reaches a T-junction where you turn right and then emerge on a drive. Continue forward (i.e. left) and quickly reach a road. Turn right, walk 100 yards and then take a footpath left, next to Stroud Farm. This is still the GS. Follow it until it passes a large house and reaches a T-junction with a lane. Turn left. Walk about 200 yards and then fork left, continuing forward to reach Shamley Green near the Red Lion and the green. For refreshments, you have the options of the Red Lion and the Bricklayers. 6. After lunch, walk towards the Bricklayers and the back of the green and take a narrow path, left, between Mellow House and the high Leylandii hedge of Summer Meadow. Follow this until it emerges on the tarmac lane that you traversed earlier. Continue forward to the far end of the lane and its T junction with a road. Cross, jinking left and taking a path climbing up to the right. Pass some steps and a gate on the right-hand side. Reach a cross-paths and continue on up the slope to reach a T-junction facing some barns. Turn right and take the track running along between fences. Soon look across to your left to see St Martha’s on the hill across a valley.

DISTANCE: 8.5 miles OS MAPS: Explorer 145 Guildford & Farnham and also Explorer and 134 Crawley & Horsham STARTING POINT: The Walking Bottom car park, about 250 yards along the road running West between the Hurtwood Hotel/Inn (GU5 9RR) and the church in Peaslake. For many more walks, please visit our website www.vantagepointmag.co.uk/category/walks. Neither the publisher nor the author can accept any responsibility for any changes, errors or omissions in this route. Diversion orders can be made and permissions withdrawn at any time.

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7. Follow the track for under Â˝ mile to reach a right turn through two gates to a road. Go straight across onto the wide vehicle track opposite, signed to Kilnhanger. Follow this track for about a mile passing Kilnhanger and also Mayor House Farm, ignoring lefts and rights and eventually reaching a road. Turn left and walk about 200 yards to a junction where the road turns sharp left. Here, at the start of Row Lane, turn right on a footpath between hedges and down a slope. At the crosspaths at the bottom go straight ahead and up a hill, Dickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hill, to cross a tarmac track and continue on down the other side. The path becomes very steep as you descend carefully to a deeply sunken path at the bottom. 8. Cross straight over the path, up over a bank. There is a gate immediately ahead but you turn left and walk across to the hedge to follow a path right and up a slope. Quickly reach a stile, left, and cross into a sloping meadow. Continue along the top edge of the meadow and, after 100 yards, go right and over a stile into a vineyard. Walk along the edge and, at the other side, go over a stile and turn right. Follow the path down to climb over a stile by a large wooden gate and into woodland. Immediately reach a T-junction with a track and turn right. Quickly reach a fork with yellow and blue arrows. Choose the left fork and walk with a wire fence on your right-hand side. Soon you are walking beside a large grassy meadow with good views of the North Downs. 9. At a large wooden gate, ignore a footpath on the left and keep straight on. The path continues past Knowle Farm and its house, over to your right. It then zigzags onto the concrete drive by Hound House with its long converted barn and reaches a road by the hound-pillared entrance gate. Turn right on the road and, because of the blind bend, walk on January 2018

the left. After 100 yards, turn left through a metal gate into a meadow, now with houses of Peaslake visible ahead. Avoid the wide track half-right across the centre and instead take a grassy path running along the left-hand side of the meadow. 10. After a small metal gate, the path runs beside a field. Another small metal gate is followed by another field, after which you emerge in a lane. Turn right to walk along the lane and for some 250 yards until you see a path forking off left. This cuts off a corner and takes you down to the starting car park.

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The Conservatoire Concerts • PROFILE A wave of Classical Music hits Godalming IF YOU are a lover of classical music concerts, you might have been aware of a new musical experience that arrived in Godalming last January. I am referring to a new, well one year old now, series of almost monthly concerts, which was initiated by Suzanne Cacciottolo, a local music teacher and piano accompanist, together with the support of the Tilford Bach Society. This series is entitled Conservatoire Concerts and provides paid performance opportunities to young music professionals and those budding musicians who are toiling away trying to make a successful career in this most competitive profession. Concerts are held almost once a month and are always free with a retiring collection to help cover musicians’ fees and other expenses incurred. So far, ten concerts have been held at Busbridge Church or Godalming Baptist Church. Each concert has brought various ensembles to our town; string quartets, flute and guitar duo, cello and piano duo, violin duo, piano trios and also a wind ensemble - all performing exciting programmes by various composers from all eras.

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This year, Conservatoire Concerts are taking a step further by inviting larger ensembles. A Candlelight Baroque concert will be held at the Baptist Church on Saturday 13th January, 2018 at 6.30pm performed by Purcell School Baroque Ensemble. This will be a celebration to mark the first anniversary of this series, which has been welcomed by the Godalming community and is fast growing in popularity. Another and even larger ensemble of 30 musicians from Trinity Laban Greenwich, Sinfonia Strings, will be visiting us on the 17th March to perform a varied programme. Other concerts planned for this year include a cello and piano sonatas recital on the 17th February where Schubert’s Arpeggione and Frank Bridge’s cello/piano sonatas will be performed. For the Beethoven aficionados, we have an all- Beethoven violin and piano recital which includes the wellknown Spring and Kreutzer sonatas. This concert will be held in May and both concerts are taking place at Godalming Baptist Church. Besides offering an enjoyable and uplifting musical experience by highly talented musicians at a low cost, these concerts have become a social focal point in the calendar of those who have attended and keep returning. One must also add that these concerts are an excellent opportunity for young learners to be inspired by these talented musicians. Thus, if you haven’t yet experienced the joy of classical music provided by Conservatoire Concerts now is the time to start. Look out for concerts publicised in this magazine and for posters and banners around town and we hope to see you soon. Conservatoire Concerts are grateful to anyone who wishes to make a one-off donation or long term sponsorship in order to support this series and enable musicians to perform and earn a fair fee. FIND OUT MORE For more details about the series or on how to become a sponsor, please contact Suzanne Cacciottolo on suzanne.cacciottolo@ gmail.com or visit www.facebook.com/godalmingconcerts.

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YOUR COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD • Soroptimist International Surrey Hills Monday 8th January and Friday 19th January Soroptimists are women working together to transform the lives of women and girls throughout the world. As a woman, do you want to make a difference to your life and to others in 2018? Are you interested in global projects and your local community? SI Surrey Hills meet in Godalming twice a month. They would love to hear from anyone interested in finding out more about them and their work. Have a look at their website www.sigbi.org/surrey-hills or contact them at sisecretarysurreyhills@gmail.com for further details. Cranleigh Arts Centre – Pottery Classes Tuesdays 9th to 30th January 2pm-4pm or 7pm-9.30pm This four week course is led by Su Rogers of Bus Stop Pottery. Try your hand at making beautiful creative objects out of clay. Learn slab and coiling techniques, how to throw a pot on a wheel and experiment with the art of glazing. Workshop Fee: £145 including materials. Call 01483 278000 (Tuesday-Saturday 10am-4.30pm) or visit www. cranleighartscentre.org.

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Milford & District U3A Friday 12th January 2pm The Friday talk for Milford & District U3A takes place at Milford Village Hall when Martin Harris will talk on ‘Great Ormond Street Hospital’ highlighting the history and work of this renowned children’s hospital. The talk is preceded by a lunch at 12.30pm, cost £5 and tickets can be ordered through the secretary Ann Stewart at ann-stewart@milfordu3a.org.uk. Waverley Dowsers Society Friday 12th January 7.15pm for 7.30pm They meet at The Unitarian Hall, Meadrow, Godalming GU7 3JB, opposite the Texaco garage on the A3100. Meetings are held every 2nd Friday of the month and the Society is both a fun and a scientific group. They meet to learn and practise dowsing which includes earth energy forces which can adversely and beneficially affect houses, gardens and work places and a lot more besides. Also includes hands on energy for healing. Check their website for more information www.waverleydowsers.co.uk or contact the Chairman Geoff, on 01276 472977. Computing Help Weekdays from 10am Age UK Surrey is offering a free drop-in service from 10am to 12 noon on weekdays for those over 50s to help with their computing problems, with laptop, tablet, Ipad or phone, at

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all ages to join the worldwide family of Rotarians. It is a great way to make new friends, enjoy interesting and rewarding activities, improve networking opportunities and help the community and the environment. Activities include community and fundraising, volunteer driving, assisting school reading, youth competitions (young chef, young musician etc.), carol concert, 10k charity race, model train exhibition, quiz evening, youth leadership course, burger and hot dog stand and Cranleigh in Bloom. They support all sorts of charities, local national and international. If you would like to learn more, call Patrick Leake on 01483 271559 or email patrickleake@googlemail.com. Further information is also available at www.cranleighrotary.org.uk/. For those who have restricted time available for volunteering on a regular basis, they are looking to recruit ‘Friends of Rotary’ who they could call upon to help with a few of their activities and events when time permits. Alpha Course Tuesday 16th January Godalming Baptist Church is running a free 8 week course starting on 16th January and finishing on 20th March. There is a Holy Spirit day on Saturday 10th March from 10am to 4pm. It is for those wishing to explore the meaning of life or refresh their faith with coffee and cake! They have a crèche for little ones to be looked after. To book a place, or for more information, email Catherine Lawton at catherine@ lawtonfamily.net or call 07973 927233.

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YOUR COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD • Pledging for the Planet Thursday 18th January Ever wondered what you can do in your everyday life to help protect the planet? Hear from Hermione Taylor, founder of Do Nation, and be inspired by some of small lifestyle changes you can make to positively impact the environment. From eating seasonably, getting on your bike or, eating less meat – all of these pledges can help reduce carbon emissions, improve health and help to protect the planet! Tickets £5, available from www.wwf.org.uk/whatson. It takes place at Living Planet Centre, Rufford House, Brewery Road, Woking GU21 4LL. Guildford Wey Valley Decorative and Fine Arts Society Thursday 18th January 10.45am Join them in Shalford Village Hall for their next lecture entitled ‘Sunflowers and Lumiere: The Art of Vincent van Gogh’ when the Rt Rev Christopher Herbert will explore the glorious colours and landscapes of this artistic genius and help you banish the winter gloom. Refreshments are available from 9.30am. Visitors £6 and new members very welcome. For more information about lectures and activities, contact the Membership Secretary on 01483 423090 or visit www.gwvdfas.org.uk. Les Amitiés Françaises Thursday 18th January 7pm They start their 2018 programme with a talk on the main characters of the French Revolution by Thierry Viennois. Thierry is a really interesting and well-prepared lecturer, used to foreign audiences and an inspiring talk is expected. You will be most welcome to go along to the Baptist Church Hall in Godalming GU7 1BA. Doors open at 7pm with coffee and biscuits and the lecture starts at 7.30pm. New members and visitors are welcome; please get in touch with John Petty on john.petty@which.net or visit www.amitiesfrancaises.com or Facebook @ amitieswaverley.

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Julian Lewry Music Saturday 20th January What a great way to blow away the January blues with an evening of Beatles music, provided by the excellent tribute band The Vox Beatles. They give an incredibly accurate portrayal of the recordings that we all know and love. The equipment is identical and the costumes are reproduced in detail. A real musical and visual treat. Tickets are £14 in advance or £17 on the door. To book, go to www.julianlewrymusic.com/www.facebook.com/ farncombemusicclub or call 01483 421520/07769 592452 Guildford Rambling Club From Sunday 21st January 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 the 10 mile walk from Bramley on Sunday 21st January, call Bob, on 07745 572494. Look to Steve on 07957 803912 as your contact for the 8 mile walk from Gomshall on Sunday 28th January. For the 10 mile walk from Alresford on Sunday 4th February it will be Dick, on 07516 407936. Then Sally B on 01306 885976 for the 8 mile walk from Fernhurst on Sunday 11th February. The West Surrey Decorative and Fine Arts Society Tuesday 23rd January They continue their programme of lectures with a lecture entitled ‘Lawrence of Arabia: Excavating a legend’. Dr Neil Faulkner will contrast the legend of Lawrence of Arabia with the true story of what happened in the famous desert war of 1916–1918. The Society meets in Shalford Village Hall on the fourth Tuesday in the month at 9.45am for coffee. The lecture starts at 10.30am. New members and visitors are very welcome. Details of their programme of lectures, visits and holidays for 2018 can be found on their website www. nadfas-westsurrey.co.uk or by calling 01483 414976. Historical Association (West Surrey Branch) Tuesday 23rd January 7.30pm Nicola Tallis presents her lecture entitled ‘Crown of Blood: The Deadly Inheritance of Lady Jane Grey.’ Pretensions to power in Tudor England had a habit of proving lethal. It takes place at St Nicolas’ Hall, Bury Street, Guildford GU2 4BW. Visitors very welcome (£3 at the door) students free. Further information from Rollo Crookshank on 01252 319881 or email crookshank@starkmann.co.uk. Electric Theatre Jazz Café Tuesday 23rd January 7.30pm Award winning vocalist Anita Wardell, best known as an outstanding scat singer, is also a skilled writer and performer of vocalese, and a sensitive interpreter of standards and jazz originals. She was the recipient of a 2006 BBC Jazz Award, and a British Jazz award in 2016. Should be an outstanding

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Puss in Boots Thursday 25th/Friday 26th January at 8pm and Saturday 27th January at 3.30pm and 7.30pm The SHADES (Shamley Green Amateur Dramatic and Entertainment Society) are proud to announce that their 2018 Pantomime, Puss In Boots, will take place in the Arbuthnot Hall, Shamley Green. This year’s Pantomime tells the old tale of a poor miller’s son who inherits a cat, but no ordinary cat! Tickets are available online at www. shamleygreenshades.co.uk, and from Celebration Cakes of High Street, Cranleigh and the Bricklayers Arms Public

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House, Shamley Green, Country Stores and Hair Gallery, all in Shamley Green. Also, through the Box Office line on 01483 274530. Ticket prices Adults £7 Children/Seniors £5 (Thursday night special Adults £5 Children/Seniors £4) Milford Probus At their November meeting, eminent historian John Glanfield gave a fascinating talk about the POW camp set up on Merrow Down, next to the Golf Club. The camp held about 880 prisoners regarded as low risk and included Italian and German soldiers. The club is for retired and semi-retired professional and business men and women from Waverley and beyond, and they meet in Godalming on the third Friday of each month for lunch followed by a talk on a wide variety of subjects. Prospective members are invited to attend a meeting without obligation. Lady members will be especially welcomed. For more details, see www.milfordprobus. com or contact Mike Thompson on 01483 428181, email thmmic@btinternet.com. Snow White Friday 26th, Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th January and Thursday 1st, Friday 2nd and Saturday 3rd February It's 'Panto time', and Peaslake Players are all set and raring to go with their fabulous production of this much loved panto. There will be gags galore, songs a-plenty, dazzling dances, 'flash-bangs' by the lorry load (well, maybe a Smart car load) and of course, the usual supply of surprises which, January 2018

of course, they can't tell you about otherwise they won't be surprises! Details and tickets are available via www. peaslakeplayers.co.uk and their Facebook page. In addition to evening performances at 7.30pm, there are matinee performances, 2pm, on both Saturdays. Sunday 28th is a matinee performance only. The venue is Peaslake Memorial Hall and tickets are priced at £8.50 for adults/£6.50 aged 12 and under. Dick Whittington Friday 26th, Saturday 27th January and Friday 2nd, Saturday 3rd February Ewhurst Players present this traditional family pantomime to help brighten up the post Christmas winter gloom. Ewhurst Players have deservedly gained a high reputation for the quality of their pantomimes for which they have received many awards. Dick Whittington promises sparkling sets, scintillating costumes, snarling baddies, a saucy Dame and thigh slapping Principal boy not to mention a sleek and super cat! It takes place at Ewhurst Village Hall. As well as evening performances which start at 7.45pm, there are matinees at 2.30pm on Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th January and Saturday 3rd February. The box office opens on the 2nd January at 9am and tickets can be booked through ticketsource.co.uk/ ewhurstplayers. Be sure to book your tickets early as this pantomime sells very quickly.

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Family Theatre at Cranleigh Arts Centre Saturday 27th January 8pm Gerard Logan’s stunning performance offers a deep personal insight into the life of one of the nation’s greatest and most controversial writers, Oscar Wilde. Wilde Without the Boy is a dramatization of De Profundis, Oscar Wilde’s heartfelt letter to his lover ‘Bosie’ written while he was serving a two-year sentence for committing homosexual acts. The play is followed by a deeply moving rendition of Wilde’s poem The Ballad of Reading Gaol. Suitable for ages 12+. Tickets at £13.50 Call 01483 278000 (Tuesday-Saturday 10am4.30pm) or visit www.cranleighartscentre.org. The Cranleigh Art and Crafts Society Demonstration Saturday 27th January 2.30pm-4.30pm Stephen Hawkins will be showing his audience how to create a winter scene using acrylic and pastel paints. He is a popular demonstrator and won the SAA Artist of the Year Award. They meet in the Bandroom, Village Way, Cranleigh GU6 8AF and visitors are welcome [£3 donation]. Further details from 01483 278698. Grayshott Folk Club's Barn Dance Saturday 27th January 7.30pm-11pm Their first event of 2018 will be a Barn Dance in Grayshott Village Hall, featuring Farnham’s very own Hog’s Back Band and Caller, Lisa Purkiss. Late January is notorious for being the gloomiest time of the year and they are hoping as many as possible will join them, including whole families. Don't worry if you have never been to a Barn Dance before because their caller, Lisa Purkiss will put everyone at ease and make things as simple as possible. Lisa also has a wicked sense of humour! Tickets are £12 for adults and £6 for under 16s and are available from Grayshott Post Office Grayshott Wine Centre and Haslemere Bookshop. You can also ring Des O'Byrne on 01428 607096. More details at www.grayshottfolkclub.co.uk. Play Tennis for free Saturday 27th and Wednesday 31st January West Surrey Tennis Club will be holding an informal, relaxed Open House event both on the last Wednesday evening (7.30-9pm) and Saturday morning (11-1pm) of every month. This presents a great opportunity for prospective new members to try the club out. There will be mixed doubles matched ability on courts two and three, and either free coaching or the ball machine on court one. All abilities and rusty racquets welcome! More details available on the club website www.westsurreytennisclub.com. The club address is Station Lane, Enton Green, Godalming GU8 5AF. Or call 07811359492 if you have any questions.

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Come and Sing - Elgar’s Dream of Gerontius Saturday 27th January 10am–4.30pm The Vivace Chorus are holding a Come and Sing day. It costs £24 and includes music hire, tea and/or coffee throughout the day, and a delicious lunch of homemade soup and quiche, and of course,you will sing this glorious music with their wonderful conductor, Jeremy Backhouse and incredible accompanist, Francis Pott. This annual event usually sells out, so book straight away. It is at Normandy Village Hall (plenty of parking). For more details and also to apply online, visit www.vivacechorus.org.

Godalming Museum Lecture Wednesday 31st January 7.30pm for 8pm The second in the series of Wednesday lectures run by Godalming Museum and Godalming Trust will be given by Anthony Isaacs, MBE, Chairman of the Waverley Branch of the Campaign to Protect Rural England. The lecture is entitled 'The Gill Family and Eashing Park' and takes place at the Octagon, Godalming Parish Church, Church Street. Tickets are £5 and available from Godalming Museum or at the door.

The Waverley Singers and Romsey Choral Society Performance Saturday 27th January Performing Verdi's towering masterpiece, the Messa da Requiem. Famously described as 'an opera in all but name', it's conceived on a huge scale, with four soloists, a large orchestra including an oversized bass drum,and offstage brass fanfares. It's simply high drama from start to finish, an extraordinarily dramatic and powerful work. The performance takes place in Guildford Cathedral, conducted by Waverley Singers' Director of Music, Richard Pearce. Tickets are now available from all Waverley Singers members, online at Ticketsource. co.uk, Strutt & Parker, Farnham and Newbury Building 42 VANTAGEPOINT

Puss In Boots Saturday 3rd February 3.30pm and 6.30pm; Sunday 4th February 1pm and 4pm This year’s Panto being performed at Godalming United Church will feature 50+ children and adults who will be performing in parts such as: Fairy Bovver Boots, Fairy Goody Two Shoes not to mention Dame Dotty Dimple! To book your tickets, contact Margaret Maile on 01483 421433 or email frymaile@gmail.com. Romeo & Juliet Saturday 3rd to Saturday 24th February Guildford Shakespeare Company open their 2018 season with Shakespeare’s timeless love story. Staged in Surrey's largest Georgian church, Holy Trinity in Guildford, this siteresponsive production will be staged in the same period (late

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The Eighties are well and truly back and these legendary stars will be tearing up stages across the UK with an incredible, once in a lifetime, experience reminding audiences why theirs is some of the most enduring and popular music ever made.

Entertainers is proud to bring together your favourite eighties artists all on one stage! The latest line-up includes Go West, Nik Kershaw and Cutting Crew in one unique concert on 4th February at the New Victoria Theatre in Woking at 7.30pm. The Eighties are well and truly back and these legendary stars will be tearing up stages across the UK with an incredible, once in a lifetime experience, reminding audiences why theirs is some of the most enduring and popular music ever made. To win a pair of tickets, please answer the following question: Q: Name one of the bands appearing at the concert. Please enter online at www.vantagepointmag.co.uk by 22nd January 2018.

WIN... 2 tickets to the Importance of Being Earnest in Guildford The Importance Being Earnest, by the master of comedy Oscar Wilde, makes a welcome return to Guildford society in this wonderfully witty, deliciously decadent and classic revival from The Original Theatre Company. Win 2 tickets for the performance on Wednesday 24th January at the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre. Starring the imperious Gwen Taylor (Coronation Street, Duty Free and Barbara) as the formidable Lady Bracknell and the delightful Susan Penhaligon (Upstairs Downstairs and Bergerac) as the hapless Miss Prism, Wilde’s most famous and entertaining play is set to delight. Find out more at www.yvonne-arnaud.co.uk. For a chance to win a pair of tickets, please answer this question: Q: Name a TV show in which Gwen Taylor has appeared. Please enter online at www.vantagepointmag.co.uk by 15th January 2018. TERMS & CONDITIONS OF ENTRY: By entering these competitions you agree to receive periodic emails from VantagePoint Magazine, Vantage Publishing Ltd and the originator of the competition you are entering. You can opt out of receiving these at any time and your data will never be passed on for use by third parties. The prizes are nontransferable and have no cash alternative. Only one entry per person per competition and prizes will only be sent to homes with a GU, KT and RH postcode.