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8 Pets Shall we get a rescue dog?

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• THE EDITOR'S NOTE My early May bank holiday was interesting. As it was a lovely day, I met with a friend for a lunchtime drink at the Dog & Pheasant in Brook (other pubs are available…). I left around 2pm to return home, and about half a mile from house I drove past my other car! My immediate thought was to wonder who had borrowed it, closely followed by the realisation that it had been stolen from my house.

After briefly trying to give chase, I called 999 and spoke to the police, who by the end of the call had also had a report about the car, probably because it was being driven at great speed. I returned home to find that my house had been broken into, but apart from some cash and the car, nothing else had been taken and there was thankfully no damage.

A policeman arrived within 30 minutes and took a statement, telling me that several cars and the helicopter were ‘on the case’. A few minutes later, he received a call to say that my car had been found undamaged in Liphook. A colleague of his soon arrived to get my key to recover the car, and just before the first policeman left, he told me an arrest had been made. An hour and a half later, a young lady from the Serious Organised Crime Agency came to dust for fingerprints and any DNA.

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Zoe Blake offers advice to anyone looking to re-home one of the very many rescue dogs looking for love.

MAKING THE decision to welcome a dog into the family is never an easy one. You need to think it through, chat with family and friends and consider what impact a new addition will make on your life. Can you provide exercise, routine, stability and of course give the correct care to the dog?

If the answer is yes to all these then it’s probably time to start doing your research.

After all the recent public awareness surrounding puppy farms, you may be cautious of getting a puppy and may feel that maybe a rescue dog would be a good option, especially given the large number of dogs looking for a new home. Rescuing a dog that maybe hasn’t had the best start in life and offering them a second chance can be very rewarding.

Rescue dogs come in all shapes and sizes, pedigree breeds, mixed breeds and dogs from overseas. We are surrounded by many well-established dog rehoming centres like Battersea/Blue Cross/Dogs Trust as well as

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many lesser-known organisations. I could probably predict that nearly every town in the country will have some kind soul doing their best to rescue and re-home dogs. If you were considering a particular breed, the kennel club have a breed rescue list so you can look up the organisations that work with the specific breeds.

So what now?

First and foremost you need to decide what type and size of dog you would want. I always ask my clients ‘what do you like to do at the weekend?’. If you are a stay at home type trying to catch up on your housework and box sets, a working type dog would not be for you. However, if you like to go out and stomp for miles over the countryside, then a more active type would suit you. Also the type of property you live in would influence your decision. It would be no good considering a giant mountain breed type dog if you live on the top floor of a 5-storey apartment complex.

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RESCUE DOGS

their search online. Many rescue centres will let you go and have a look around to see who they have there. Others may only let you go by appointment once you have completed a comprehensive questionnaire to ensure that you would be suitable. The rescue centres work tirelessly to try and match the right dogs to the right people to give the dog the best chance of finding their forever home. They don’t want to see the dogs returning time after time as things haven’t worked. So as much as the forms and application process can seem intense, it is for good reason.

When buying a puppy, you may go with a checklist of questions to ask about the start they have had and would want to meet the parents to gain an idea about temperament.

However when you get a rescue dog you won’t often know its history. This may feel like you will be taking quite a gamble. How do we know that they will be ok with our children, our cats, other dogs? Sadly the answer may sometimes be ‘well you don’t know... you will just have to wait and see’.

This is often why people are put off getting a rescue dog. Understandably they want to know that they can trust the dog and that it will fit in to their family unit.

Anyone who is involved with dog rescue would have tried to gain as much information as they can about their history.

They would fully assess them and ascertain any behaviour/temperament issues that may need to be flagged up. They may test them with children and other animals to gain a better idea of their overall temperament.

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On top of this they would have had a full health check to ensure there are no underlying health conditions.

I would always advise that you meet the dog on a number of occasions and ensure that they meet all members of the family. I would go for a walk and try and see how the dog reacts away from the place they are staying. Some dogs may not show favourable behaviours whilst in a kennel situation and so can often be overlooked. Equally a dog who may appear quiet and unsociable may be the opposite once it was put in a more favourable environment. Many rescue centres actually foster their dogs out now so that they are in a home - this should provide a better temperament test.

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SURREY CRICKET in the community

Phil Kemp visits Surrey County Cricket Club at The Oval I MUST confess that although I’ve personally never taken a particularly active interest in cricket I was genuinely bowled over by what I was to experience during my visit to The Oval Cricket Ground. I’d seen images of The Oval of course on television, but to experience for the first time this expansive and very imposing cricket ground was nothing short of breathtaking. However, even more extraordinary for me was how much I was to learn about the Surrey County Cricket Club (SCCC), who have made The Oval their home for over 170 years.

My coach on all things cricket was Richard Gould, the chief executive of the club. As I entered his office I almost froze to the spot in complete disbelief. Don’t worry - it wasn’t Richard, who was most welcoming – it was purely and simply the magnificent panorama that dominated the room from beyond its windows. There, laid out in full view, was the whole expanse of The Oval. The beautifully maintained pitch stretched out in all of its green glory in every direction, the imposing stands visible on all sides, and the towering electronic scoreboard. But, best of all, is the fact that Richard can watch every match - literally without having to leave his desk!

area.” Richard’s hand waved a descriptive path across his window scene. “The Duchy of Cornwall gave permission for the land to be leased and we’ve been here ever since, and at the time of course this wasn’t even a London borough.” That last point neatly resolved my puzzled bewilderment that Surrey’s county club is based in London’s Borough of Camden. What Richard was to recount next served to stoke up my interest even further.

“Then there was this chap, Charles Alcock.”

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He almost had to cough to catch my attention, but thereafter it didn’t take Richard long to have my full attention with the fascinating story he began to tell.

“The cricket club began at the Oval in 1845. Prior to that this was literally a vegetable patch, it was quite a rural

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Richard Gould and the view of The Oval from his office (Phil Kemp)

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SURREY CRICKET IN THE COMMUNITY was outstanding in that he invented and created so much.

He put this place firmly on the map. For example, it was Alcock’s idea to stage the first ever FA Cup Final here in 1872 – and he even managed to get to play in the final! It was him too that created The Ashes here. He’d heard that Australia were touring, and in those days they used to only play against the county teams really. So, he arranged a game whereby England would play against Australia. And that was the first one in 1870. Although not long after, in 1872, Australia beat us for the first time”.

I noticed Richard glancing out of the window at a match in play on the pitch below. I was about to ask him about the game when he bowled another googly at me. “The Oval at the time was in effect a mix between the O2 Arena and the Wembley of its time. They even had a walking race here – one thousand miles over a week and a bit, with competitors only allowed a 15-minute break every hour. And much of the first ever flood-lit sport took place here too. It was the entertainment and sports capital of the country – and believe it or not the first rugby international in England was held here as well".

I was about to steer Richard back in the direction I really wanted to explore. How the modern-day club not only staged high profile cricket competitions at the ground but

also engaged at grass roots level in Surrey.

However he had already eyed-up that wicket. “Fortunately, this place is mostly left to cricket nowadays, playing three different formats of the game. Championship cricket, which is the county version of test cricket played over four days; one-day cricket competitions in which the teams bat and bowl for 50 overs each, and then there’s a version of Twenty20, which is the most popular in terms of driving attendance on match day. The only games we don’t play here are when we go down to Woodbridge Road in Guildford".

At that moment a huge cheer could be heard from the ground. Richard excitedly raised both his arms and shouted loudly: “Got it. Got it. Well done Virdi – another LBW for Virdi!” I couldn’t but help feeling a little jealous of this very unusual and positivelycharged office atmosphere. Richard explained that the Surrey bowler was one Amar Virdi and he’d just taken the wicket of one of Hampshire’s strongest batsmen in the Championship Match currently

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SURREY CRICKET IN THE COMMUNITY in play. And the real magic was that Amar is one of the county’s up-and-coming young players – which brought us back totally on pitch.

“Surrey has been playing cricket at Guildford since the early part of the century and it is effectively our home away from the Oval. We’ve been recently working with the council to refurbish the pavilion there – and the council have done an excellent job. The pavilion opens this season, which will be great news for cricket in Guildford. It also means that we’ve got excellent facilities we can use when we come and visit.

It’s a great facility for the whole of Guildford too because there are good meeting and event rooms there. We do a lot with Guildford and our academy works out of there.”

Noticing that I had glanced quickly out of the window distracted by action on the pitch, Richard nodded in the direction of the match adding: “Surrey has got seven home-grown players out there today. From Guildford, our academy recruits players into our county teams from schools and cricket clubs throughout Surrey. We work with them and provide the best possible coaching, so that they can hopefully one day come forward and represent Surrey, and perhaps England. But if not, we encourage them just to really enjoy their cricket and to play to their best possible potential”.

SCCC also works closely with the Surrey Cricket Foundation who have 15 officers working throughout the county, and who have their very successful Chance to Shine inner-city cricket initiative. This has engaged nearly 27,000 young people since 2008 with a fast-paced version of tape-ball cricket. Another successful youth initiative that Surrey has engaged with is the English Cricket Board’s Kwik Cricket.

This is tailored specifically for children up to the age of 11, playing in teams of eight players with a plastic bat and ball over only eight overs.

Having satisfied my interest in the county’s grass-roots initiatives to actively engage local communities’ interest in cricket, I had also unwittingly reminded myself that as well as Guildford Cricket Club providing great opportunities to play and watch cricket - they also have a very popular Beer Festival at the Woodbridge ground every June.

Just before I left Richard, leaving him to carry on enjoying the Championship Match from the comfort of his office chair, he perfectly summed up what makes SCCC so successful.

“We do have a really supportive club here – and I think it’s because the club is owned and managed by its supporters, all of whom are focused on the long-term interests of the club. No one is trying to make a quick buck. We are trying to make sure that cricket continues to thrive and appeal to the widest possible audience – and that we just do things in the right way.”

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Phil Kemp is introduced to the ancient craft of leatherworking NESTLING IN the beautiful countryside in Capel near Dorking is Broomells Workshop, home to skilled artisan leatherworkers who apply ancient skills to create beautiful and practical leather goods.

Pippa Bassett, ably assisted by her fellow artisan Becky Harman, not only provides a service to the equestrian community but also to anyone who wants virtually anything made out of quality leather.

“We are working in a time where things are changing rapidly, especially in saddlery.

Online, things like eBay mean that people can buy factory-made saddles more cheaply

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which has resulted in hand-made saddles, which can take weeks to make, falling out of favour,” Pippa explained, whilst seated at her workbench in the workshop. “Then saddlers can make adjustments to ensure the saddles fit the horses correctly. But unfortunately, quite a few owners are not checking for a correct fit which means that horses get terrible back problems, and sometimes riders get injured when a horse chucks them off due to a poorfitting saddle.”

Looking around the workshop, with its welcoming log burner glowing gently at the far end, I could see various items at different stages of creation and repair. As you enter the workshop you pass by a large display of equestrian equipment and accessories, including of course saddles and harnesses.

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PIPPA BASSETT: ARTISAN LEATHERWORKER how to mould leather from my father, and the seat needed moulding. One of my friends had dropped in for a cup of tea, and I used her bottom to mould the seat!” Pippa’s infectious laugh at the memory got me going too. “But of course, I use other ways for moulding now!”

Once we’d both stopped chuckling, Pippa went on to explain that she has successfully branched out into making bespoke leather items which has in effect saved her business, which she has been running for over 27 years.

“I get requests for handbags and other items like briefcases, belts and curtain ties. They’re all of course handmade to exactly what the customer wants which means a lot of work goes into it – a handbag for example may take a day and a half to make, sometimes longer. Collars for dogs and cats are popular too. We also do a lot of leatherwork restoration for old cars and motorbikes. And we make, for example, leather washers for traction engines, and leather strapping for old carriage springs. And we only use best quality English leather from Cheshire.” Repair work also helps keep the workshop busy, and I couldn’t resist asking about a large leather pig that had been staring at me for some time from its vantage point by a large stitching machine. “Oh, he’s come in for some bottom work – his tail has fallen off!”

I had to fight another fit of giggles. “He’s over 100-yearsold. His hide is genuine pig hide which is really tough, and he’s stuffed with straw. I take my hat off to whoever crafted him.”

Images from top left: At work on a leather belt; the workshop and log burner; Broomells Workshop (all PK)

“A turning point for me was when we had the foot and mouth outbreak. This meant that you couldn’t move your horses around or take part in equestrian activities, and it hit us very badly on the saddlery side. I started to play around making other bits and pieces and put these up on our new website which a friend had built.” Pippa’s face brightened up as she continued. “Then people started to come in asking us to make things for them. One gentleman came in and asked me to make a saddle for his vintage motorbike. At first I refused, having never made one before, but he successfully persuaded me.”

Pippa put down the tool she was using on a leather belt before continuing. “To be honest I was very proud as it turned out really well.

It was a bit of trial and error but I’d learned

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As I watched Pippa continuing to work on the belt she was creating, I asked her to take me through what is involved on a step-by-step. The process, even for something like a belt, is incredibly involved. I was introduced to various tools including a plough gauge for accurate cutting, a clickers awl for marking the leather, an edger for scribing rounded edges and a screw crease for creating decorative marks. And when it comes to stitching I was amazed to learn that a belt could have 60 stitches just around the top with hundreds more along the full length. Pippa also demonstrated how leather is dyed and boned, which is where a cow’s rib bone is rubbed up and down to push the dye in and smooth the leather.

Pippa is also an accomplished horse-drawn carriage driver with a number of bronze and silver awards in national and international competitions, which has contributed to her hands-on knowledge and undoubted skills in saddlery.

Phil Kemp is a Godalming-based writer and photographer. www.weyriver.co.uk FIND OUT MORE Broomells Workshop, Misbrooks Green Road, Capel, Near Dorking RH5 5HL Tel: 01306 711514 www.broomells.com.

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Searching the high street for clients' wardrobes, I often find myself in Guildford’s Hobbs store, says fashion stylist, Kirstie Smillie The story of Hobbs started in 1981 when Marilyn Anselm opened a shoe store in Hampstead, London. Now a global force, the company has over 140 stores including concessions within the larger department stores. I have had a little look behind the scenes and it’s good to know that as a brand, the company upholds corporate responsibilities of ethical initiatives, fair-trade and fair pay. They also support the Smart Works charity, donating interview clothes to unemployed women helping them to enter the UK workforce again.

AS A great wardrobe has to include perfectly fitting classics, which in turn make it easier to add the creative pieces, I frequently find myself in Hobbs.

I am able to find the key items like great trousers, fitted jackets, jeans, white t-shirts and a striped Breton top in a quality that will last.

I recently had the pleasure of meeting manager Jay Syedan, who joined the company in 2011 and took over the helm at Guildford in September last year, with a supporting managerial role over stores in the south. When Jay is not in-store, customers have come to know the cheerful team including deputy manager Oliver, team leader Amy and AnaMaria, the in-house stylist, with whom you can book complimentary 1-2-1 appointments. The team are also happy to accommodate event bookings, be that your office of fifty or just five friends with bubbles included.

Accessories are still a large part of the design brief, and shoes are made in their own factory in Porto San Giorgio on the Adriatic Coast of Italy to high standards, from classic patent courts to on-trend metallic brogues.

Team hugs from left: Oliver, Karishma, Yasmin, Raitvile, Ana-Maria, Emily, Gemma, Jay.

THE CAPSULE WARDROBE Rebecca leather tote, £199; Striped Sonya top, £35; Mallory machine washable crops, £79; Ava slingback, £149. All at Hobbs.

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THE HOLIDAY WARDROBE Sorrento linen dress, £139; Kate leather trainer, £99; Amelie Bikini top, £39; Iris Maxi skirt, £69; Pink Pixie Tee, £22; Lula leather bag, £149. All at Hobbs.

With on-line shopping very much part of our lives, the experiences we have in stores are more important than ever. I believe if the service is good, most of us would prefer to try on and buy instead of guessing and possibly returning items. For me, a smiling face and simple greeting is essential when you first enter a store. Happily, Jay and his team are on board with this, ‘customer-centric’ being an ethos of the brand.

I started my Style Workshops a few years ago as I love the idea of having fun with fashion, allowing you to experiment with shapes and colour again (as we did as teenagers) - layer with this or with that, and try a new colour combination, gain confidence with friends and find out what styles really work for your lifestyle now. Come along and join me at Hobbs and see how you get on!

Style Workshops at HOBBS Guildford Former fashion stylist for Good Housekeeping, Ideal Home magazines and House of Fraser, Kirstie Smillie has teamed up with HOBBS in Guildford to host Style Workshops for a chance to experiment with fabulous clothes and learn summer wardrobe tips.

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To grow Florence fennel successfully, choose a bright and sunny or partially-shaded location, as Florence fennel does not enjoy growing in too shaded a spot. There’s no need to start your seedlings off in seed trays - Florence fennel seed is best sown directly in the soil where it is to grow.

WHAT A joyful month June is! June’s warm sunshine seems to infuse every fibre of our beings, imbuing our souls with a feeling of uplifting bliss that can only be found outdoors.

June also brings us the gift of sweet summer rain to refresh our plants, and with it the excitement of a great many wonderful growing opportunities in the garden. It’s hard to beat this time of year!

Ensure that your plants receive regular, frequent watering to enable your Florence fennel plants to grow and develop their sweet, slightly aniseedy swollen leaf bases. Do make sure that you provide your plants with sufficient water. Give them a good soak twice a week - if Florence fennel plants become too dry, even for a few days, they very quickly sulk, before bolting skywards when they then become tough and inedible.

Florence fennel is a marvellous vegetable to grow! The entire plant is edible, so there’s no waste. There’s also very little time-consuming washing or preparation required, which is a real boon when you’ve been working hard in the garden, or at your allotment all day. All you want is to eat some of your freshly harvested, home-grown, delicious produce for supper, but have exhausted yourself gardening and so need to prepare a delightful, but simple meal.

If you’re really tired, you’ll be glad to know that Florence fennel tastes great raw too.

Make sowings of Florence fennel seed every few weeks to provide you with a good, sustained harvest at regular intervals into late autumn or early winter, depending of course on our great British weather.

Happy growing!

There are a number of fantastic Florence fennel cultivars, which can be sown now, including ‘Romanesco’, ‘Zefa Fino’, and ‘Rondo’: three of my top-performing Florence fennel cultivars.

In previous years, ‘Rondo’ has produced the largest bulbs for me out of these three when sown this month, but all three cultivars flourished, producing delectable tasting bulbs and foliage.

I have found that Florence fennel thrives on our sandy soils. For best results add a mulch of home-made garden compost, or peat free compost over the soil prior to sowing your seeds. This mulch will help to suppress weed growth, it will also provide your plants

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Clockwise from top left: Florence fennel; fennel Romanesco; fennel Rondo; and fennel Zefa Fino.

FIND OUT MORE You’ll find more gardening advice for the month ahead, the results of my Compost Trials, and much more besides on my website, www.pumpkinbeth.com.

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Thanks to the founder Jan Howard’s vision and energy, this unique and romantic garden is a colour fest bursting with roses, clematis and scented garden herbs. Visitors can sit in the secluded orchard or stroll along the lavender walks.

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GREAT GODALMING DUCK RACE AND FETE If you go down to the River today you are sure of a Quacking Surprise!!

Saturday 23rd June is the day to be down at the river bank to witness the second Great Godalming Duck Race.

Daffy fun for all the family and your chance to sponsor a duck and watch it paddle to victory along our very own River Wey. Records will be broken, fun will be had and we hope lots of money raised. Visit the tea and cake tent, dress up as a duck, wear something yellow – now is your chance to join in this eggstraordinary spring time fun.

The fête will start at 11am and run until 4pm and the first Race will start at 12 noon with heats every 20 minutes from then until the Grand Final for the heat winners.

Heat winners will win £20 with prizes of £250, £100 and £50 for the first three places in the Grand Final.

Many of the local schools and youth groups are involved promoting the race by selling tickets and will have stalls at the fête. They will also receive a donation of 25% of the value of the tickets that they sell.

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We are very grateful for the continued support of Roy and Andrew Axtell, directors of Axtell, which is a major employer in the area with a Godalming head office. It is a product and service supplier to the construction industry.This includes ready mix concrete, concrete pumping and waste disposal services together with a contracting division undertaking groundworks and surfacing.

Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice Care provides supportive and end of life care for local patients and families who are living with an advanced or terminal illness, such as cancer. They provide medical and nursing care, therapies, counselling, social work advice and practical support, in patients’ own homes, at the Hospice in Farnham and at the Beacon Centre in Guildford.

The Kent, Surrey, Sussex Air Ambulance Trust is an independent charity funded almost entirely by public donations.

Their doctor and paramedic teams can deliver all the skills and equipment of an A&E department to critically ill and injured patients – wherever and whenever it is needed.

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NEWS - Summer 2018 -

Town Meetings MONEY Unusually, two town meetings were held this year within the views of the electors present at the meeting to the a fortnight of each other. The first of these was an consultation process. At the time of going to press the ANNUAL ACCOUNTS 2017/18 extraordinary town meeting called to debate the proposal results of the consultation were unknown.

The Council’s accounts are prepared in accordance with the Account & Audit Regulations to close Green Oak School. The Mayor of Godalming 2015.for They The are subject to internal audit (by an independent appointed by the Town (Cllr Anne Bott) chaired the meeting, which allowed second town meeting was held on auditor Thursday, 19 April Council) and to external audit (by a different independent auditor). Every year local constructive debate, and enabled electors to ask questions again chaired by Cllr Anne Bott.

Surrey Police & Crime government electors are given an opportunity to examine the Council’s accounts and financial and the accounts will also be published on the Town website. and express their views and concerns to representatives of records Commissioner, David Munro, attended theCouncil’s meeting Surrey County Council and the Diocese of Guildford.

As and gave an update about the work of the Surrey Below is a summary of how the Council’s budget (including overheads) was spent in an outcome of the meeting the Mayor, as Chairman of Note Police in our area.

TheonMayor Godalming 2017/18. that these figures are based the mostpresented up to date actual figures available at theto time ofTown writing,Council’s but that theyAnnual may be subject 2017/18ataccounts the Parish, represented the views of the Town Meeting Reportto change which because can bethefound have not yet http://godalming-tc.gov.uk/annual-reports/ been finalised. the Consultative body. The Town Council also expressed Where the Money Came From

Annual Accounts

Transfers from Reserves, £23,811 , 2%

Recharges , £27,000 , 3%

Interest , £363 , 0% The Council’s accounts are prepared in accordance with financial records; the accounts will also be published on MONEY PWLB Loan, the Account & Audit Regulations 2015. the Town Council’s website. £300,000 , 26%

ANNUAL ACCOUNTS 2017/18

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2015. auditor They are subject to internal an independent by the Town 50% Note Council) and (by to external audit (by a different independent auditor). Every year local audit a different independent auditor). that these figures are based on the most up to date government electors are given an opportunity to examine the Council’s accounts and financial records and the accounts will also be published on the Town Council’s website.actual figures available at the time of writing, but that Customer Below is a summary of how the Council’s budget (including overheads) was spent in & Client Receipts, £215,678 , opportunity examine accounts andavailable accounts 2017/18.

Note that theseto figures are basedthe on theCouncil’s most up to date actual figures at the time of writing, but that they may be subject to change because the 2017/18 accounts19% have not yet been finalised.

Transfers from Reserves, £23,811 , 2%

Recharges , £27,000 , 3%

Financing Charges, £52,412 , 5% Grants , £54,250 , 5%

Interest , £363 , 0%

PWLB Loan, £300,000 , 26%

Precept, £570,896 , 50%

Customer & Client Receipts, £215,678 , 19%

Joint Burial Committee , £61,696 , 5%

Staffing , £246,718 , 22%

Supplies & Services , £266,317 , 23%

Transport , £1,828 , 0%

Premises , £454,527 , 40%

Where the Money Went Financing Charges, £52,412 , 5% Grants , £54,250 , 5%

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Joint Burial Committee , £61,696 , 5%

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Staffing , £246,718 , 22%

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Mayor's Awards For Volunteers 2018 Breast Cancer Charity, stalwart volunteer marshal at Godalming Town Council Festivals, and his extensive support of local organisations.

Anne Attwater for giving up her time and resources over the last 25 years, which has encouraged the wild birds back to Broadwater Lake. The award also recognises her generosity of spirit, friendship and companionship to others.

Elizabeth Baker for her work at the Farncombe Day Centre, which includes her role as a Trustee of the Centre’s Executive Committee, her dedication and determination in fundraising to support the work of the day centre and her volunteering during the busy lunchtime service.

Photo left to right: Anne Attwater, Roger Humphrey, Cllr Anne Bott, Elizabeth Baker, David Allen and Martyn Sandford (Phil Kemp).

The Annual Town meeting gives the Mayor an opportunity to say thank you to volunteers who contribute to community life and give freely of their time and resources to make a difference for others.

Presentations were made by the Mayor of Godalming, Cllr Anne Bott, to this year’s recipients of the Mayor’s Award. This year’s recipients were all nominated for their outstanding contribution to the community of Godalming: David Allen for his contribution to Godalming Town Football Club, St Mark's Church, Godalming Woolsack Rotary, his work as an ambassador for Walk the Walk

Roger Humphrey for volunteering in Godalming over a period of 50 years! Including working with The Meath, Llanaway Homes Charity, Farncombe Youth Football, Milford Football Club, Burton Pavilion at Milford Heath, distributing prescriptions in the Farncombe/Godalming area, gardening for elderly people and Godalming & Farncombe Bowling Club.

Martyn Sandford for his continued support for the Farncombe Initiative, The Neighbourhood Plan, the Godalming & Guildford Greenway and for working towards better facilities for people with hearing impairments in Godalming.

Recipients were presented with a framed certificate, Town badge and a small token of gratitude for their hard work and dedication by the Mayor of Godalming, Councillor Anne Bott.

Boarden Bridge When Surrey County Councillor Penny Rivers approached Godalming Town Council for funding to renovate Boarden Bridge in Borough Road, the Town Council was delighted to engage with this project which it had been made aware of by her predecessor.

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pleased to put a proposal to The Peter Caudle Memorial Trust who were delighted to support this wonderful project, which will not only benefit current Godhelmians but future generations.

The Bridge was officially opened

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Floral Godalming

Town Council Grants Scheme

Subject to us not experiencing any further arctic weather, Godalming Town Council hopes that residents will be delighted by Godalming’s new floral displays.

Our thanks go to The Peter Caudle Memorial Trust for making this possible.

Godalming Town Council has supported a wide range of organisations in the town with grant aid totalling £55,000. This is an important part of the Town Council’s work recognising the huge contribution that these organisations make to the quality of life in our community.

Food Festival Saturday, 7 July Once again Godalming Town Council will be supporting Godalming & District Chamber of Commerce’s ‘Taste of the World Food Festival’.

A variety of artisan food stalls from around the world, including cuisines from India, Thailand, Spain, Mexico and North America will be located along the high street. We are delighted that this year will see a new French market alongside the annual Cider festival organised by The Star in Church Street. Local singers and bands will be performing throughout the day at The Pepperpot;there will also be food-themed activities for children to enjoy. For up to date details please visit http://godalming-tc.gov.uk/godalming-food-festival/

Godalming Town Council Organisation Following a review of Town Council services and resources, the Council has undergone an internal reorganisation. Shown below are the details of the Town Council's restructure.

Organisation Structure Andy Jeffery Town Clerk

Rita Tong

Suzie Gortler

Community Services & Communications Officer

Support Services Officer/RFO

Peter Harris

Sergeant at Mace

Lynne Purnell Support Services Executive

Karen Warner Facilities Supervisor

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Andrew Redfern WNC Caretaker

Alison Pattison Museum Curator

Angela Terelak Volunteer Co-ordinator

In 2017/18 the largest of these grants was to Citizens Advice Waverley (CAW) to ensure the continued provision of a service in Godalming. The Council has also continued to provide on-going support to Godalming Museum and Sport Godalming.

For further details on how to apply for Godalming Town Council Grant Aid, please visit http://godalming-tc.gov.uk/grants/

Town Dates for your diary...

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Godalming Round Table Town Show, The Bury’s Field Farmers' Market Godalming Food Festival, Town Centre Farmers' Market Godalming Staycation Dogalming, Aarons Hill Recreation Ground Farmers' Market Farmers' Market Farmers' Market Godalming Fireworks, Town Centre Remembrance Sunday, 100th Anniversary commemorations of the armistice and unveiling of the new World War Memorial Godalming Christmas Festival & Lights Switch-on, Town Centre Godalming Churches Together Town Day, Town Centre & Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice Santa Fun Run VANTAGEPOINT 33

YOUR GODALMING TOWN COUNCILLORS CLLR ANNE GRAY

CLLR OLLIE PURKISS

CLLR KIRSTY WALDEN

CLLR DAVID HUNTER

CLLR STEVE COSSER

CLLR ROSS WELLAND

CLLR LIZ WHEATLEY

CLLR TONY GORDON-SMITH

CLLR NICK WILLIAMS

CLLR RICHARD WAINRIGHT

CLLR JOY POULTER MBE

CLLR ANNE BOTT TOWN MAYOR

Binscombe Ward 3 Netherwood Court, Filmer Grove, Godalming, GU7 3AF T: 01483 427159 E: annebriangray@hotmail.com

Binscombe Ward 86 Furze Lane, Farncombe, Godalming, GU7 3NP T: 01483 421231 E: davidmalcolmhunter@yahoo.co.uk Waverley Borough Councillor

Binscombe Ward 1 Sol-Y-Vista, Frith Hill Road, Godalming, GU7 2EF T: 01483 423492 E: lwwaverley@aol.com Waverley Borough Councillor

Binscombe Ward 4 South Hill, Godalming, GU7 1JT 1c T: 07860 861771 E: richardjgwainwright@outlook.com

Godalming CLLR ANDREW BOLTON

Town CouncilCentral & Ockford Ward 4 Huxley Close, Supporting our Community Godalming, GU7 2AS T: 01483 429078 E: andrew_bolton@btinternet.com 1d Waverley Borough Councillor

CLLR NICK PINCHES

Central & Ockford Ward 9 Hilltop Close, Guildford, GU3 3HR T: 01483 234253 E: nickpinches@hotmail.com

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Charterhouse Ward 3 Hillside Way, Godalming, GU7 2HN T: 01483 414035 E: stevecosser@btinternet.com

Charterhouse Ward 15 Nightingale Road Godalming, GU7 3AG T: 01483 424483 E: ragsmith@waitrose.com Waverley Borough Councillor

Charterhouse Ward 59 Edison House, Flambard Way, Godalming, GU7 1FF T: 01483 389439 E: joy_poulter@sky.com

Godalming CLLR STEFAN REYNOLDS

Town Council Charterhouse Ward Brooklands, Red House Lane, Supporting our Community Elstead, Godalming, GU8 6DR T: 01483 421601 E: stef.reynolds@gmail.com Waverley Borough Councillor

CLLR JULIE NOYCE

Farncombe & Catteshall Ward 19 Overbrook, Godalming, GU7 1LX T: 01483 429815 E: julienoyce@btinternet.com

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CLLR PAUL FOLLOWS

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Farncombe & Catteshall Ward 3 Camargue Place Godalming, GU7 1JQ T: 01483 673894 E: kirstyawalden@gmail.com

Farncombe & Catteshall Ward 19 Elm Road, Farncombe, Godalming, GU7 3SW T: 01483 527445 E: ross.welland@waverley.gov.uk Waverley Borough Councillor

Farncombe & Catteshall Ward 26 Town End Street, Godalming, GU7 1BH T: 01483 239997 E: nickatlaw@aol.com Waverley Borough Councillor

Holloway Ward Acorns, The Fairway, Godalming, GU7 1PG T: 01483 420014 E: annemareebott@hotmail.co.uk

CLLR STEPHEN BOTT

Holloway Ward Acorns, The Fairway, Godalming, GU7 1PG T: 01483 420014 E: stevebottis@hotmail.co.uk

CLLR PETER MARTIN

Holloway Ward 18 Windy Wood, Godalming, GU7 1XX T: 01483 425644 E: peterj.martin@surreycc.gov.uk Waverley Borough Councillor Surrey County Councillor

CLLR TOM MARTIN

Godalming Town Council

Holloway Ward Tanglewood, Station Lane, Enton, Godalming GU8 5AE T: 01483 527006 E: tom.martin@waverley.gov.uk Waverley Borough Councillor

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Godalming Town Council, Municipal Buildings, Bridge Street, Godalming, Surrey GU7 1HT Tel: 01483 523575 E-Mail: office@godalming-tc.gov.uk Web: www.godalming-tc.gov.uk Town Clerk: Andy Jeffery

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Welcome The Godalming & District Chamber of Commerce is delighted to be bringing another 'Taste of the World Themed' Food Festival to Godalming on Saturday, 7 July.

Enjoy browsing the foodie stalls where you will find a mouth-watering array of global street food and drink. Savour the international flavour of this year’s festival and enjoy the many tastes and aromas to tantalise your taste buds.

We are delighted that this year will see a new French market selling French breads, cheeses, tartiflette and saucisson alongside the annual cider festival organised by The Star in Church Street. Baked American goods, exotic curries from India, Polish delicacies, Thai treats amongst others and, of course, the traditional succulent Godalming Hog Roast will all waiting to tempt you. New too for this year’s food festival is a vegan hot food stall and no festival would be complete without Ole Espanol – Churros and chocolate sauce! Make sure you visit each food concession where you’ll be able to sample delicious tasters of food and drink.

Back by popular demand are the amazing Bulgarian Dancers with their colourful costumes and tasty pastries for everyone to try; with a food-themed Kiddie’s Corner and an exciting line up of entertainment throughout the day, we think you’ll find something to suit everyone’s taste.

With local producers, growers, restaurants, bars and food retailers firmly at its heart, Godalming is a showcase of the fantastic food, drink and hospitality to be found in probably one of the prettiest towns in Surrey, where all the shops and hostelries will be set to welcome you warmly.

We are extremely grateful to our partners at Godalming Town Council and our thanks go to everyone involved in this event. We look forward to seeing you on the day!

Euan Davidson, President of the Godalming & District Chamber of Commerce

We are for for Godalming’s Jam,chutney chutney pickle.

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Are you our winner?

Are you our winner?

If you think you have what it takes, pop along to the Godalming Food Co. Deli, 99 High If so pop along to and the Godalming DeliEach and homemade pick up an entry form. £2willpercost entry Street, Godalming pick up anFood entryCo. form. submission £2 and must be dropped off at the Deli by 4pm on Thursday 5 July.

There is a selection of incredible prizes for each category as well as an overall winner.

There is a wonderful selection of prizes for each category as well as an overall winner.

The results will be announced at Godalming Food Festival on Saturday 7th July 2018, Judging will take place over Friday 6 and Saturday 7 July and results will be announced justatoutside thejust Delioutside at 4.30pm at the Godalming Food Festival 4.30pm the Deli.

All entries will need to be submitted to the Godalming Food Co. Deli at 99 High Street by Thursday 5th July.

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Pepperpot Piazza!

Entertainment at The Pepperpot - come, sit and enjoy performances by local, talented artists: 10.00am Sing-o-lingo Come join Sabrina in a free mini "Crazy Cooking" session al fresco at 10am at the Pepperpot.

We will be learning fun facts about food whilst making a delicious treat followed by a little boogie! Spaces are limited (20 children under 12) so please arrive promptly to avoid disappointment. Bon appétit!

11.00am Godalming Rock Choir - with Tom George Plus official opening with the Town Mayor and President of the Chamber of Commerce 12.00 noon Riverboat Shuffle Jazz Band - our very own jazz band to get your toes a-tapping!

1.00pm Bulgarian Dancers 2.00pm Blues Café - soulful sounds 3.00pm Emilee Lucia - a local, young singer to entertain you 3.30pm Jim Cozens - classic singer/songwriter storyteller 4.00pm Changing Colour - Ed and Harry will be singing some of their special songs 4.30pm Let's Jam - judging of the Jam/Chutney competition

Kiddies’ Corner in Crown Court

Bring the children along to enjoy food related activities all day Thanks to Moss Lane School PTA

CHURCH STREET Visit Church Street for The Star’s award-winning Cider Pub of the Year Festival and the French Market HIGH STREET A wide variety of stalls will be found along the High Street PEPPERPOT Live music and entertainment all day CROWN COURT Free Punch & Judy Shows 1.15pm and 4.00pm and The Dobby Horse Carousel PARKING Free parking at Godalming College (subject to availability), with grateful thanks to Godalming College.

Thank you to Seymours for sponsoring the festival and the advertising boards which benefit local schools and charities.

The Godalming Food Festival is organised by Godalming & District Chamber of Commerce and Godalming Town Council and supported by Seymours Estate Agents. Thank you to Sainsbury's and Waitrose for their support. Special thanks to all our marshals and volunteers for their help with the Food Festival, expecially MCs Steve Cosser and Darren Jones.

The organisers reserve the right to alter programme and events throughout the day. All timings are approximate and subject to change.

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Guildford Fringe runs from 29th June to 29th July at various locations in Guildford.

What will be your pick this year?

THE COUNTDOWN is on: it’s not long now until Guildford Fringe Festival 2018 gets well and truly underway with their biggest Festival line-up yet. The fun and frolics begin on Friday 29th June and run until Sunday 29th July as a mind-blowing plethora of comedy, kids shows, art, music, cabaret, burlesque, film and theatre descend on a multitude of Guildford venues with the sole aim of entertaining their audiences.

even better than the year before!

Charlotte, our General Manager, and I have been blown away with the high quality of acts that have applied to be part of Guildford Fringe Festival 2018”.

Fancy a laugh?

Kicking off proceedings in hilarious style, Gag House Comedy Superstars (Friday 29th June at G Live) opens the Festival with an epic line-up featuring Zoe Lyons (Live at the Apollo), Matt Richardson (Virgin Radio presenter), Ivo Graham (Russell Howard’s Stand Up Central) and headliner Andy Parsons (14 series on Mock the Week).

With more than 100 events taking place across the month, what will you choose? This handy Pick of the Fringe guide introduces you to some of the festival highlights.

Stoic ambassadors for accessible arts, a winning feature of the Festival Opening Weekend is the inclusion of many free Fringe events in The Big Free Fringe Weekend on Saturday 30th June and Sunday 1st July.

Guildford Fringe will bring you some of the biggest acts around, featuring critically acclaimed artists from the national touring circuit and Edinburgh Fringe previews, as well as some of the quirkiest performers in the business.

Champions of nurturing all things local, the programme also features a large number of home-grown Guildford talent.

Guildford Fringe Director Nick Wyschna explains: “This is a big month for us every year and the challenge is to always make it

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From top: Nick Wyschna, founder of Guildford Fringe; Opera on the Balcony; and Going South.

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Bring a blanket and a chair, order a drink from the bar inside the Guildhall, and relax listening to arias from some of the most loved operas as Opera on the Balcony (Saturday 20th June at The Guildhall) comes to the Guildhall on Guildford’s High Street to give you a truly unique, free evening of

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Some of the best small Greek Islands by your local Personal Holiday Planning Concierge service, Tony Chant from Not Just Travel.

In the May edition of VantagePoint we introduced ourselves as your local personal concierge service who will help you to find your perfect holiday within your budget. This free concierge service not only saves you time and stress, it also gives you access to Tony’s expert knowledge and advice.

This month we turn our attention to the Greek Islands. You may have been to some of the more well known islands but with 6000 islands altogether scattered in the Aegean and Ionian seas there may well be some little bits of heaven you haven’t heard of yet.

in September and explore the historical old town and then relax on a beach with barely another person in sight!

So give Tony a call on 01428 748440 and ask him about these or other little known holiday gems around the world.

Watch out for next month’s edition of VantagePoint for a closer look at another great holiday destination.

Here are three you might like to think about: 1.Symi, Dodecanese This tiny island is a little gem. Many people visit for the day but not so many stay and they are missing such a treat. The impressive neoclassical harbour front is just the beginning, and a 50 minute ferry from Rhodes makes it easy to get to.

2.Ithaca, Ionian islands The legendary home of Greek hero Odysseus, this is a perfect place to get away from the crowds and delve into Greece’s mythical past. It’s less about beaches and more about walking, with scenic trails and picturesque villages that you will remember for a long time.

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THE GUILDFORD FRINGE 2018 Ready to fill your Hump Day with irreverent humour, fabulous duo Going South (Wednesday 11th July at The Back Room, Star Inn) will unleash upon you their zany mix of comedy and stunning harmonies in a very special evening of musical frivolity.

whether an Englishman, a German and an American (Charles Dickens, Prince Albert and Washington Irving) can create the modern Christmas?

Local amateur and professional singers unite in The Big Group Sing (Friday 20th July at The Harbour Hotel) to present a barnstorming concert featuring songs from many wonderful musicals to deliver a night of musical memories.

What better way to say hello to the weekend than with comedian Mark Dolan: Asking For A Friend (Friday 13th July at The Back Room, Star Inn). His hilarious new stand-up show asks the big questions no one else dares to broach.

Is it possible to communicate with the dead? In Talking To The Dead (Sunday 22nd July at The Keep Pub) magicians Griffin and Jones intend to find out. Sceptics and believers welcome.

On the hunt for some Fringe family fun? We have the answer!

Grab your boots and join Jack and Puss on their adventure, as award-winning storytellers Bard & Troubadour bring you Puss In Boots (Saturday 14th July at Guildford's Yvonne Arnaud Theatre). Suitable for ages 4-12 and their families.

The comedy is fast-paced and clean in this critically acclaimed, vintage radio-style comedy series, The Gin Chronicles In New York (Friday 27th July at The Guildhall), performed by four actors with a foley artist creating live sound effects.

Or is adult entertainment on your agenda? One for the over 18s only, expect glitz, glamour and sassiness as The High Octane Club (Saturday 14th July at The Electric Theatre) brings you a saucy evening of burlesque and cabaret.

Do you hear the people sing?

Yes! With fabulous harmonies, incredible vocals, dashing good looks and fantastic personalities, The Barricade Boys (Saturday 28th July at G Live) showcase some of the world’s finest male voices from the West End and Broadway.

The thinking person’s variety night with comedy, science, research and music, Bright Club (Wednesday 18th July at BBC Surrey Radio Studios) is the smartest show in town as comedians and musicians share the stage with University of Surrey scientists and researchers.

The Guildford Fringe Festival 2018 really does have a bit of everything for everyone. Don't miss out, get your tickets now!

From top: Puss in Boots; The High Octane Club; The Big Group Sing; and The Barricade Boys.

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Award-winning Guildford-based writer of TV’s Miranda, Paul Kerensa brings you Christmas!

Presented as a radio play, Three Wise Men: A Christmas Play (Thursday 19th July at The Back Room, Star Inn) considers

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Gin Kitchen cocktails and recipes • FOOD & DRINK World gin day is on Saturday 9th June, so we have teamed up with The Gin Kitchen in Dorking to celebrate!

Picture the scene: two friends, Kate and Helen, working away in the corporate world. Both with a common interest in gin. A very good interest to have if you ask me. These two did not take it one step further they took it leaps and bounds further!

Gutsy Fever This uses our full bodied, rich and perfectly smooth Gutsy Monkey Winter Gin. Don’t be put off by the seasonal reference - the citrus hit you’ll get from the lime zest and Croatian Juniper means this gin can definitely be enjoyed all year round!

50ml Gutsy Monkey Gin 20ml Agave syrup 100ml Lychee juice 25ml Fresh lemon juice Fresh coriander leaves Lots of ice Add all the ingredients to a cocktail shaker and shake HARD. Double strain and serve in a martini glass with a stem or two of coriander and a twist of lime zest to garnish.

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They took their idea all the way to Kate’s kitchen where they first embarked on this new venture. Fast forward a couple of years and how far Kate and Helen have come is an inspiration. For more information, visit www.gin.kitchen.

Here’s two of their favourite cocktails showcasing both their delectable gins… whip up one of these and relax in the summer sun for a moment of true bliss.

Dancing Blackberry Martini Our Dancing Dragontail Summer Gin with its zesty pink grapefruit giving way to aromatic cardamom and sweet vanilla notes will give you a taste of summer whatever the weather.

50ml Dancing Dragontail Gin 25ml Blackberry puree 25ml Fresh lemon juice 10ml Toffee nut syrup 10ml Earl Grey syrup 20ml Egg white Add all the ingredients to a cocktail shaker and dry shake (no ice). Now hard shake, strain and serve in a chilled martini glass. Garnish with blackberries and if you’re feeling fancy add an edible violet or two.

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Don’t be mistaken, gin’s not always just for drinking! Here Kate and Helen offer a couple of sweet treats...

Helen’s Lemon and Dancing Dragontail Gin Cupcakes

Kate’s Gutsy Monkey Sorbet

Cupcakes are definitely not just for kids! These zesty little treats are the perfect accompaniment to a summer BBQ.

Make a batch and enjoy this delicious cooling treat on a hot summer's day. It’s also a perfect dish to complete a dinner party. This recipe was created in partnership with the lovely people at The Salt Box, Reigate.

Ingredients: 200g butter 200g caster sugar 4 eggs 200g self-raising flour Finely grated zest of 1 lemon 75ml Dancing Dragontail Summer Gin

Ingredients:

Makes 24.

200g caster sugar 270ml water 600g blackberries (fresh is best) 100ml Gin

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Method:

1. Preheat the oven to 180c 2. Beat the butter and sugar until smooth 3. Add the eggs one by one, stirring all the time 4. Fold in the flour and lemon zest until smooth 5. Add the gin and combine thoroughly 6. Add the mixture to 24 individual cupcake cases 7. Bake in the oven for 15 minutes or until slightly golden 8. While the cakes are baking make the frosting with icing sugar and gin. Stir until you have the desired consistency 9. Leave the cakes to cool before icing.

1. Heat the water and sugar in a pan to make a syrup; stirring often 2. Add all the blackberries, stirring until they go mushy 3. Blend the liquid and blackberries and leave to cool 4. Strain off the blackberry seeds before adding the gin 5. Churn in an ice cream maker for one hour.

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

closed. So with the most effective heat control available you can enjoy your conservatory more than ever before, enjoying all of the benefits of a glazed roof without suffering from excessive heat on all of those beautiful sunny days.

Paul Baglin at InShade says “customers are always amazed by the transformation, they feel an instant impact on the heat as soon as the sails are put up. Once they see the sunlight filtering through the sails they love the way they look and make the space feel. Then later when it’s needed they really appreciate how easy they are to clean”.

Richard and his team work closely with the specialist designers at InShade to tailor each solution to your requirements, budget and the look you want.

Creative Blinds and Shutters have been a leading supplier of Blinds and Shutters for over 20 years, and when Richard Teague owner of Creative Blinds and Shutters saw InShade Conservatory sails blinds at the British Blinds and Shutters Association trade show he instantly recognised the benefits. For the first time ever you have a solution that not only controls the heat but also truly enhances the conservatory and the time you spend in it.

Unique within the blinds industry the design led process is tailored to how you want to use your conservatory to ensure that you get the best possible solution to suit the way you want to use the space.

For you outside space this summer, Creative Blinds and Shutters can supply and fit and outdoor patio Awning. These patio awnings will extend your living space outside and extend the usability of those long summer evenings.

They have a huge range of fabrics, a 5 year guarantee, motorization and custom colour matching to get that perfect look.

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Barns Green, West Sussex This is a calming walk through quiet green meadows and woodland, with one or two surprises, especially the church at the tiny village of Itchingfield. This walk is taken with permission from www.fancyfreewalks.org.

• THE WALK 1. Directly opposite the pub, take a narrow path signposted as a bridleway. In 200m or so, you reach a 4-way fingerpost. Turn right here, still on the bridleway. Where, in 80m, you reach a tarmac drive, go straight over through a bypassable small wooden gate on a woodland path. On your left is Muntham House, now a school for boys with special needs. Ignore a crossing path at a 4-way fingerpost.

After 700m on this path, you come through a patch of woodland and through the remains of a small wooden gate to the right of a larger wooden gate on a drive coming from the school. Avoid a track sharp left and keep straight ahead on an easy straight track. In 230m, you come to a 4-way fingerpost. Turn left here over a stile into a meadow. (The track also leads onwards to Itchingfield but the route chosen for this walk is a series of lush meadows giving you a sudden surprise encounter with the church.)

2. Walk along the right-hand side of the meadow with great views left to the South Downs and some solitary rugby posts. At the other side, cross over a farmer's path and immediately turn very sharp right and left to go over a stile and a 2-plank bridge with handrail. Go along the right-hand side of a grassy field and, at the other side, keep ahead through a wooden swing gate and continue as before in the next field. In 100m, ignore a swing gate on your right and continue beside the meadow, but only for another 50m. Under a large oak tree, avoid a path ahead that cuts across the meadow and instead go right through a wooden swing-gate and over a The Walk 2-plank bridge into the adjoining field.

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2-plank bridge into the next meadow and continue as before. You can see the cedar by Itchingfield Church ahead. In 50m, ignore a 4-way fingerpost.

In 250m, in the far corner, go right. Just before the next corner, your path takes you left into the woods and down over a bridge with handrails. Just after the bridge, avoid a gate leading into a meadow and keep left on a path into the woods. The path leads over a 2-plank bridge and up, past an old kissinggate, into the precincts of St Nicholas’ church, Itchingfield. Go past the little timbered Priest's House and turn left to the church.

4. Keep left, past the west side of the church with its free-standing wooden tower and under the great yew tree. Your path takes you through a small wooden gate, down steps and left beside a pasture.

It zigzags down to a modern kissing-gate, over a 2-plank bridge and on a path between wire fences.

Shortly, at a 3-way fingerpost, ignore a path on the right. Your path crosses a stream via a long bridge and takes you up steps, through a wooden swinggate into a floral meadow. Go straight ahead on a path across the centre. You may have noticed for some time that you are on the West Sussex Literary Trail; this is a 55-mile walk from Horsham to Chichester, along which you meet Shelley, William Penn, John Galsworthy and Hilaire Belloc. Your path veers right to go through a gap past a fingerpost leading into the next meadow. Keep ahead on a faint path which runs about 15m from the lefthand edge. Your route veers left through a wooden swing-gate and then right on a narrow path parallel to a driveway on your left belonging to The Warren, Bashurst Hill. The whole length of the hedge is a line of wild roses and their wafted fragrance in summer is one of the joys of this walk. The scented path finally goes through a small wooden gate, left to join the drive and right to a tarmac lane.

5.Turn left on the lane and, in 50m, turn right on a driveway for Black Cherry Farm, still on the Literary Trail. The drive bends left to reach a large metal security gate. Here, go over a flimsy stile and shortly, at another gate, keep to the left on a fenced path, as directed, joining a track leading into a large pasture.

Bear a fraction right to walk beside a wire fence that separates you from a smaller sheep field. At the other side, go through a new metal kissing gate, over a stile, over a grassy crossing path, through a large wooden gate and straight ahead along the left-hand side of a meadow. At the other side, go over a rare “T-V” stile and turn left on a wide track, signposted as a bridleway.

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6. Keep ahead past the house and buildings of Elmshurst Farm and go through a small wooden gate beside a large one. You are now on a fine surfaced woodland path. In 200m or so, your path narrows and runs in a more open landscape.

You come through a small metal gate and arrive at a signposted junction of tracks. Keep straight on, through a small wooden gate beside a larger wooden gate, passing Shiprods Farmhouse on your right, and follow a concrete drive running beside open fields. In 150m, the drive veers left beside a wood. Where the track bends left into an avenue of oaks, leave it by keeping right on a rough track.

Ignore a stile on your right after 100m. After 250m through handsome woodland, just as the line of oaks on your right ends, look to your left for a metal kissing gate. Don’t miss this turn! Go through this gate and follow a parallel path in the wood.

7. In 120m, you glimpse from your woodland path a boundary between fields on your right. Opposite the next field boundary, 200m later, your path suddenly kinks left and right at a fingerpost, now deeper in the wood. After a twisty 200m, you come out of the wood onto a grassy bank just before a stream. Turn left and immediately turn right over a 2-plank bridge with handrail and through a metal kissing gate, leading into a large meadow of waving grass. Turn left along the left-hand edge of the meadow. In 100m, you pass some field gates on your left and go over a wide plank bridge. Continue to the far corner and go through a metal kissinggate, over a 2- plank bridge to a tarmac lane. Turn left on the lane.

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in 2016). Immediately after the house, turn right on a signposted track, through a large metal gate. The track is surfaced at first, then degrades as it runs 200m straight across the centre of a meadow. At the other side go through a large metal gate into woodland. This path runs under trees, tarmacked in patches, and comes out after 200m to a junction of tracks opposite a house called Owlers. Ignore a wooden gate into a pasture on your right and turn right on a wide track. The track veers left and, after 200m, you pass the entrance to Muntham House school. In just 20m, opposite a wooden gate on your left, turn right on a bridleway which may be familiar from your outward journey. In 80m, at a 4-way fingerpost, turn left on a narrow bridleway, leading, in 200m or so, to the road in the village of Barns Green, opposite the Queens Head where the walk began.

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Ewhurst Carnival • COMMUNITY Delicious foods, tasty barbecue, made-to-order pizza, beers and wines, fresh coffee, tea, cake and ice-cream from local producers and suppliers will be available for refuelling.

With a colourful marketplace of handmade, vintage and unique goods from local craftspeople and businesses, and a quiet story corner for the little ones, it’s a perfect way for the whole family to enjoy themselves, relax and have fun.

Later, after the carnival In the evening, dance the night away to the sounds of the Fabulous Nobodies, Ewhurst’s greatest party band. Picnics from 7pm. Tickets on sale June 1st from ewhurstcarnival.co.uk or Hazelbank Country Stores.

ROLL UP, roll up…ladies, gentlemen and children of all ages...welcome to the greatest show in Ewhurst.

VantagePoint readers and friends are warmly invited to enjoy a vibrant family day out at the Ewhurst Carnival and Horticultural Society Summer Show, in the heart of the Surrey Hills on Saturday 14th July. This year’s much anticipated circus-inspired extravaganza will bring together children of all ages, village groups and local businesses to celebrate life, friendship and the beauty of the village.

A colourful procession in circus fancy dress will wind its way from the cricket club at 11.45am to the Recreation Ground, where on arrival proceedings will be officially opened.

A carnival with roots The Ewhurst Carnival is an established spoke in the wheel of village life since 1979 and its special relationship with the Ewhurst Horticultural Society means its history can be traced back even further to 1904.

Organised by volunteers from the village for the enjoyment of those who live, work and visit Ewhurst.

All proceeds are donated to local organisations. Last year the Carnival Fund was split between: Ewhurst School's Dove Centre, Rainbow's End Pre-School, the Church Bell appeal, Ewhurst Brownies, Ewhurst Cubs, Ewhurst football team and Sayers Croft.

Get involved To get involved in this year’s Ewhurst Carnival on Saturday 14 July - stallholders, sponsors, raffle prizes, advertisers, vintage vehicles and help on the day are all needed, please get in touch at ewhurstcarnival2018@gmail.com.

What’s on With incredible performances that will amaze and things to see that can’t be seen anywhere else (on the same day, at this time and in this setting)!…

Circus artists, Ewhurst’s greatest dog show, Ewhurst Horticultural Society show, ferret racing, classic cars, Alley Cats Dixieland jazz band and local musical talent.

Performance artists will be delivering workshops to help perfect carnival goers juggling skills. The adventurous can take off with adrenalin rush bungee trampolines, and those who prefer to keep their feet on the ground may enjoy traditional fairground attractions.

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There is a lot going on in June. From coaching sessions for young anglers at Marsh Farm to a bee-keeping demo at Albury Vineyard, not to mention all the fetes and fairs, open gardens, theatre and concerts. It is good to get out and about and make the most of the longer days, so have a good look through the jottings; I’m sure you will find plenty to interest you. Have a great month.

Cats Protection Guildford and Godalming Saturday 2nd June Find them at Godalming Town Day from 12 noon-5pm and then on Saturday 9th June at the Milford Fete from 1pm-5pm.

Could you volunteer as a home visitor? If you love cats, talking to people, have your own transport, and can spare 2/3 hours per week, please call them on 01483 422529.

Chiddingfold Village Hall Cinema Friday 1st June and Friday 15th June 8pm Here is a great chance to see two of the outstanding films released in the past year. The first is Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri starring Frances McDormand as Mildred and Sam Rockwell as Dixon. The second screening is Darkest Hour starring Gary Oldman as Winston Churchill and Kristin Scott Thomas as Clemmie. Both films won a basket full of Oscars and deservedly so. You can book online at www. chiddingfoldcinema.com/book-online. They are also on sale at Treacles on The Green, Chiddingfold, and on the door.

The cost is a very reasonable £6, under 15s £3. There is a licensed bar, free parking, tea and coffee, cakes and ice cream at the interval. www.chiddingfoldcinema.com.

Cranleigh Village Sports & Social Club Apart from all the sporting activities at the club, there is a full programme of events throughout June. On Saturday 2nd the band Sorted will be playing and on Thursday 7th it’s dance night, an evening of Ballroom Latin and Sequence dance with David Read. On Saturday 9th, it’s the great Genesis Tribute band, Nursery Cryme. Nick Carusa is on Saturday 16th and Mike’s quiz is on Friday 22nd. On Saturday 23rd it’s Disco Night and on Thursday 28th it’s the big band sound. Finally, the band Profits2 will be playing on Saturday 30th. All are welcome at the club which is situated in Parsonage Road, Cranleigh GU6 7AN. Their in-house caterers Cantelo's can accommodate all your catering requirements. More information at www.cranleigh.club or call 01483 276246.

RHS Garden Wisley Saturday 2nd June 11am-4pm and Saturday 9th June 10.45-4pm The Gardens are host to two plant societies’ shows on respective Saturdays; The British Iris Society Summer Show and The Peony Show, with top growers and experts available to answer questions, wonderful plant displays and even a photographic exhibition. Visitors can also attend free demonstrations of clematis pruning, bonsai shaping and wiring, seed and spore sowing and advice on how to cook with your garden produce. Plants and seeds will be on sale all weekend. The show will be open 9am-5.30pm (5pm on Sunday). All these shows are free with Garden admission.

Cranleigh Arts Centre I have mentioned a couple of events taking place at the Centre during June, but unfortunately there is just not enough space to list everything that is going on. From comedy and live theatre to adult workshops and live music, there is something for everyone. There are also film screenings so you can catch films you might have missed like Darkest Hour and The Post, both being screened in June. Do have a look at their website www.cranleighartscentre.org.

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Godalming and Haslemere Ramblers They have a summer programme of 23 walks in June. They range from 4 to 11 miles, the longer ones (on Wednesdays) often taking in a pub for lunch. There are also some short Friday evening walks; a great way to start the weekend!

Although many of the routes are local, others venture further afield: this month including Woodingdean and Hayling Island.

Why not go along for a free trial walk and see if it suits you?

Go to www.gandhramblers.org.uk for full information.

Walking Rugby Tuesday 5th June 7pm-8.30pm Don’t hang up your rugby boots! With just the Premiership play- offs to come, why not give Walking Rugby a try. It is a competitive passing game played with a rugby ball suitable for ex-players, injured players, and non-players of all ages, abilities and gender. But: there’s no running at any time and no tackling or kicking. Led by Guildfordians Rugby coach Roger Underwood, this is an opportunity to have fun and gentle exercise. Takes place at Coxcombe Recreation Ground, Chiddingfold GU8 4QB. For more details, contact Roger on 07981 781092.

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Ewhurst Players Auditions Tuesday 5th 7.30pm and Sunday 10th June 2.30pm Ewhurst Players are holding auditions for their November production of ‘The Accrington Pals’. The play is considered to be one of the finest plays about WW1 and will be a commemorative production by the award winning Ewhurst Players to mark the centenary of the cessation of the war.

There are parts available for men and women from late teens to 70s. New members are particularly welcome to audition and no previous experience is necessary. The Director is also auditioning for two young boys aged 8 years to 14 one of whom is required to sing. The auditions will be held in the Village Hall Ewhurst. Further details regarding the characters and audition packs are available from the director, email bray.meg@googlemail.com or call 01483 278014. Ewhurst Players are a warm and welcoming society and look forward to hearing from you.

Godalming and Villages Lions Club They are part of a worldwide organisation and have fun organising a range of events to raise money for good causes locally, nationally and internationally. They are seeking new members so if you are interested in joining them, have a look at their website www.lionsclubs.co/ or contact the Membership Secretary, Cyril Netley at cyrilnetley@talktalk.net.

Godalming Meadrow WI Tuesday 5th June They meet on the first Tuesday in the month and their venue is Broadwater Community Centre, which is off Summers Road, past the leisure centre. At their June meeting they have a lady from Normandy Therapy garden explaining how they help people with autism and other disabilities. Meetings start at 7.30 with refreshments. Your first meeting is free. Why not go along and meet some new friends and maybe some old ones.

Ockford - Godalming WI Wednesday 6th June 2pm Their speaker this month will give a demonstration entitled ‘Decorative Ribbons’ - A demonstration of weaving and flower making using ribbon. A competition for members, called 'fresh flowers in an egg cup' will be judged by their speaker then tea and cake will follow. Monthly meetings are held at the Scout and Guide headquarters in Seymour Road at 2pm on the first Wednesday of the month. New members are always welcome. Ring 01483 415702 for further details.

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Volunteer Week: Celebrate Volunteering at Cranleigh Arts Centre Wednesday 6th June 10.30am-12 noon Go along and meet existing volunteers and discover which role might suit you. Katie, their Volunteer Coordinator will be on hand to answer any questions and there will be refreshments and plenty of friendly faces. Please email katie@cranleighartscentre.org or call 01483 278000 to register your interest in attending.

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YOUR COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD • Dementia Seminar Wednesday 6th June 10am-12 noon Godalming Baptist Church is holding a seminar led by Penny Giles from the Surrey Dementia Navigator Service. Join them to explore in more depth some of the issues and choices which can arise as the course of Dementia progresses.

Topics considered will include: Supporting carers, as well as those suffering from Dementia, how to get more support, meaningful occupation for someone with Dementia, care at home or Care Home?, choosing a Care Home and visiting and supporting loved ones in Care Homes. To reserve a place (£6)

by Wednesday 30th May, contact Sally Pollard at pollard3@ hotmail.co.uk or Janet Fry at janetfry1@gmail.com, or the Church Office on 01483 422105 on Monday, Wednesday, or Friday mornings, email office.gbc@btinternet.com.

Surrey Artists’ Open Studios An opportunity to visit artists’ studios in and around Surrey

2-17 June 2018 11am-5pm daily & Thursday evenings 6pm-8.30pm

The West Surrey Family History Society Wednesday 6th June 8pm They meet in the Friends Meeting House, Ward Street, Guildford. Jane Lewis, from the Surrey History Centre, will be speaking on Irish genealogy. She will mention what sources for Irish research are available in the UK and Ireland and what records are offered online. Visitors are very welcome for a small donation. For further enquiries, contact Mrs I Hawkins on 01483 535986.

Surrey Hills Chamber Choir They are looking for 2nd basses to join their next year’s adventures, including performances at the Cheltenham Festival of Performing Arts in May and a trip to the European Choir Games in Sweden in August. If you’re an experienced singer and available to rehearse on Wednesdays, 7.30pm10pm (except for summer holiday breaks in July to August 2018 and mid May to end June 2019), call Debbie Walton on 01483 276281 and join them for a trial session at the Guildford URC, GU2 4BS. Wealth Investing Network (WIN) Guildford Wednesday 6th June Wealth Investing Network (WIN) Guildford meets on the first Wednesday of every month at Old Thorns in Liphook (just off the A3). Registration from 6.30pm. At their next meeting Gill Fielding will speak on making money in property, business and investments. Gill is a self-made millionaire with a no-nonsense, positive approach to finance, whose personal mission is to educate the nation in managing and improving their own financial position. A limited number of early bird tickets are available at £15 from Facebook. com/WINGuildford or https://winguildfordfirstwednesday. eventbrite.com.

Cranleigh Health Walks Wednesday 6th June Walks take place every Wednesday morning, leaving at 11am from the Cranleigh Leisure Centre. Walks last about 90mins.

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Folk at the Royal Oak Thursday 7th June 8.30pm Cranleigh Folk Club will be holding a Singaround at The Royal Oak, Holmbury St. Mary RH5 6PF. Music from talented local singers and musicians starts at 8.30pm and ranges from contemporary to traditional and includes familiar favourites.

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Würth Philharmonic Orchestra Thursday 7th June 7.30pm G Live in Guildford are truly blessed this season to be ending their series with a visit from a violinist who many feel is the greatest virtuoso in the world today, the famous Russian violinist Maxim Vengerov. To hear this great musician perform two major works as a violinist and then conduct his beloved Shostakovich Symphony No. 10 will indeed be a highlight of the season and something not to be missed. Tickets are £25.50, £37, £40.50, 42. Students and under 16s, £12.50.

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Cranleigh Monthly Market Thursdays 7th and 21st June 7.30am-3pm The market is held in Cranleigh Village Hall, Village Way, Cranleigh GU6 8AT. There are many stalls at this popular long established fair, including antiques, collectables, stamps, cards, jewellery, books, records and more. Freshly cooked

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refreshments are available and there is easy access and nearby parking. Entry is free. Any queries, ring Paul on 07980 384491 or David on 01483 274012.

Elstead Afternoon Women’s Institute Thursday 7th June 2.15pm for 2.30pm The next meeting will be in Elstead Village Hall, when Jo Mabbutt will present a talk on the ‘City Livery Companies’, with an insight into the history of craft guilds in the City of London. Jo is a decorative artist, lecturer, a Painter-Stainer Liveryman, and an Administrator of the Livery Companies Apprenticeship Scheme. Visitors are always welcome, so do go along and become a member! In July Angela O’Connell will relate the story of the National Gardens Scheme. For more information contact Hilary Pettman on 01252 703217.

The Wey & Arun Canal The Canal Trust achieved another milestone in April with the completion and opening of Gennets Bridge Lock on the Surrey/Sussex border near Alfold (Surrey) and Loxwood (Sussex). After the ceremony, small boats were able to navigate across the county border, possibly for the first time since the late 19th century. As well as rebuilding the lock, the volunteer team constructed a new arched bridge to take the Sussex Border Path across the canal and restored the canal channel northwards towards the Surrey border. Fantastic! For general information on the work of the Trust, telephone their Northern Office on 01483 505566, or visit www.weyandarun. co.uk.

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YOUR COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD • Waverley Dowsers Society Friday 8th June 7.15pm for 7.30pm At their next meeting, Christopher Strong will give a talk entitled ‘Extracts from the diary of a sceptical dowser’.

Christopher has been dowsing for about 40 years and although retired, still teaches at the College of Psychic Studies. He will share his experiences on subjects from how dowsing works, to curses, ghosts, lost objects, finding that which is unseen, relevant past lives and much more. 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. £5 entry for members, £8 for guests. All welcome and free refreshments available. More information at www.waverleydowsers.co.uk or call Geoff on 01276 472977.

Grayshott Folk Club Friday 8th June Their 2017/2018 season draws to a close when their special guests at Grayshott Village Hall GU26 6TZ will be O’Hooley & Tidow, two of Folk music’s finest performers. It is a fitting way to end their most successful and adventurous season to date. Tickets: Adults £14/Under 16s £7 and are available from Des O'Byrne on 01428 607096. If you would like to have a little listen to them, go to www.youtube.com/ watch?v=QYwP1OKO4zo. GFC’s 2018/2019 season begins with a bang on Friday 31st August when The Churchfitters will be making their fourth visit to Grayshott Folk Club. They will be ably supported by local rising star Ellie Fountain from Guildford. More details in the August edition.

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Jottings Godalming Angling Society Saturday 9th June Their popular coaching sessions at Marsh Farm GU8 5AE, are starting on the 9th June and running every second Saturday right the way through summer to September. Sessions are open to anyone from 5 upwards who want to try fishing or improve their technique. Taster sessions are free and tackle and bait is provided. The facilities at Marsh farm are fantastic and it is a great place for the whole family to have a go at trying angling! There are two teams of qualified coaches running sessions. Registration is from 8.45-9.15am and sessions run from 9am-12noon. Space is limited so booking in is essential, email info@godalminganglingsociety.co.uk or call Bill Harris on 01932 785005.

Summer Fair Saturday 9th June 11am-2pm Loseley Fields Primary School Summer Fair will take place at Green Lane, Farncombe on Saturday 9th June, 11am-2pm.

This year they are celebrating 50 years of the school and there will be a 1960’s flavour. There will be a barbecue, crafts and games for all the family. Admission is free so do go along and join in the fun!

Moss Lane School – Summer Fair Saturday 9th June 11am-2pm Gates open from 11am but there will be a procession from the Pepperpot in Godalming starting at 10.45am. Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy all the fun of a traditional school fair. There will be Maypole Dancing and performances by the Guitar Club and ‘Boppin’ dance groups to entertaining the crowds. Please support your local community school.

Messy Church Sunday 10th June 4pm-6pm You are invited to St Nicolas Church Rooms, Cranleigh GU6 8AS, to join them for fun, games, activities, worship and a meal together and it’s free! All ages welcome. For more information, email gabrielle@stnicolascranleigh.org.uk or call 07427 748408 or 01483 616296. Also, make a note in your diary that they will be holding a Holiday Club from Monday 6th to Friday 10th August from 9.30am to 12.30pm.

The cost is £10 per child for the week. Lots of fun, games, stories, songs, crafts challenges puppets and more. For more information and to reserve a place, contact as above.

Bee-keeping demo at Albury Vineyard Sunday 10th June 10am This exclusive session starts with an introduction into bees and bee-keeping with Sergio, bee-keeper at Albury Vineyard.

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Shackleford Garden Safari Sunday 10th June 10.30am-5pm Under the National Garden Scheme you have a chance to visit three lovely gardens, Dolphin House, Headlands and Norney Wood plus the delightful grounds of Aldro School, all situated in the delightful village of Shackleford GU8 6AY. The combined entry fee is £10, children free. Proceeds will go to The NGS and Shackleford Primary School.

Jazz at the Pavilion Wednesday 13th June 8pm An evening of Jazz Funk from the Loire All Stars, playing the sound and grooves of the late 70’s and early 80’s funk heydey, including classic Herbie Hancock, John Scofield, Wayne Shorter, and Weather Report. Expect solid funk grooves from the bass and drums team of Flo Moore and Tristan Mailliot, providing the underpinning for the amazing soloing skills of Gareth Lockrane on flute, Will Barry on keys and Mark Ridout on guitar. Takes place at Guildford Rugby Club, Guildford Road, Godalming GU7 3DH. Doors open 7.30pm.

Tickets £14 in advance from www.guildfordjazz.org.uk.

Chiddingfold Village Fête Sunday 10th June 12 noon-4.30pm With maypole dancing, Punch and Judy and tugs of war for adults and children, this is a wonderful traditional village event for all the family to enjoy! Shoppers will be able to browse plenty of craft stalls and there will be lots of delicious food to sample, as well as a grand raffle draw with fabulous prizes! Visit their website at www.facebook. com/chiddfete or follow their Twitter account at @ ChiddSummerFete.

Busbridge Evening WI Tuesday 12th June 8pm This meeting will be their 48th birthday meeting and will feature a quiz, plus refreshments - it promises to be lively evening! Friends and visitors are always very welcome.

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Farncombe Morning Townswomen’s Guild Wednesday 13th June They meet on the second Wednesday in the month at 10am in St John's Church in the middle of the village. They are a very friendly group of ladies who welcome visitors and new members. lf you would like more information, call the Secretary Shirley Wood on 01483 418102.

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Milford and District U3A Friday 15th June 2pm They are holding a ‘Showcasing Afternoon’ to celebrate continuing success, at Milford Village Hall. There will be displays and samples of what goes on in the various groups and entertainment by ukuleles of the Third Age and The Milford U3A Singers. Entrance costs only £1, which covers the expenses for a great afternoon. Go along and see what they do - you might even decide to join them. They would love to see you!

Milford Probus Friday 15th June This is a club for retired and semi-retired professional and business men and women and has members from Waverley and beyond. They meet in Godalming on the third Friday of each month for lunch followed by a talk on a wide variety of subjects. At their next meeting Jenny Malin will be talking about ‘A Cook Book – A Grandmother’s Legacy’. Guests are always welcome to their meetings by invitation, and on their visits to places of interest. The next trip will be on

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Grayshott Concerts Friday 15th June 7.30pm Anne Denholm, The Official Harpist to HRH Prince of Wales, will perform Mozart’s popular Flute and Harp Concerto with award-winning flautist, Emma Halnan at St Luke’s Church Grayshott. The programme also includes Debussy’s Dances Sacred and Profane for Harp and Strings, accompanied by the London Mozart Players. Also featured in the programme will be Britten’s Prelude and Fugue and Mozart’s Divertimento in D. This should be a delightful evening of music. Tickets and more information at www.grayshottconcerts.co.uk.

Bramley Music Saturday 16th June 7pm Their next concert in Holy Trinity Church, Bramley, features The Choir of The Queen’s College, Oxford - hailed by Classic FM as ‘One of the world’s most renowned choirs’. The programme includes music by Herbert Howells and several other eminent choral composers. The Holy Trinity Church organ will be making a rare appearance. They will be supporting the charity ‘Solving Kids’ Cancer’, specifically the appeal for funding specialist treatment for 10 year old Bramley boy, William. Tickets are £10 (£5 for under 18s

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Brooklands Double Twelve Motorsport Festival Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th June The festival takes place in June following the major transformation of the Museum site last year. Other highlights for the weekend include live entertainment, extra catering outlets, trade stands and family-led activities. Halfhour virtual supersonic ‘flight’ experiences on board the Brooklands Concorde and racing and flying simulator rides will be running in the 4D Theatre all day too. Of particular interest is the Test Hill Challenge which invites anything on one, two, three or more wheels to tackle motorsport’s most infamous hill. More information at www. brooklandsmuseum.com.

Summer Fair Saturday 16th June 3pm-6pm In celebration of Park Mead’s golden jubilee year they’d like to invite all pupils and staff, past and present, to come to their ‘Fabulous at Fifty’ Summer Fair. They will have entertainment from staff and pupils, refreshments, raffle, tombola, games, bouncy castles, fun in the nature garden, glitter tattoos and much more. You can also paint a pebble that will form part of their 50th anniversary pathway and take a look round their Park Mead ‘museum’ to see photos of what the school was June 2018

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RHS Garden Wisley Saturday 16th Sunday 17th June Wisley Gardens host the Plant Society Show where around 30 Plant Societies gather featuring all the garden favourites such as delphiniums, clematis, sweet peas, iris and dahlias as well as alpines, fruit and vegetables, hosta, carnivorous, bonsai and cactus. Visitors can also attend free demonstrations of clematis pruning, bonsai shaping and wiring, seed and spore sowing and advice on how to cook with your garden produce.

Plants and seeds will be on sale all weekend. The show will be open 9am-5.30pm (5pm on Sunday). All these shows are free with Garden admission.

Learn the secrets of manifesting Saturday 16th June 10am-1pm Do you spend lots of time thinking about how much happier you would be if you could go on your dream holiday, have a more rewarding job, put an end to money worries or enjoy a more fulfilling relationship? Holistic Practitioner Amanda Weller is running a workshop about the technique of manifesting at the Holistic Centre in Godalming. Manifesting is a skill that can help you to change your thoughts and create the life you want. It’s a powerful and simple tool that can be learned by anyone who wants to make a positive change in their life. If you are curious and want to find out more, you can

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Jottings or at any of the gardens on the day. A large plant stall will also provide something for everybody! Proceeds are shared between the Village School and other village charities. Entry is £6.50 which covers both days (£5.50 OAPS) with 50p discount if purchased in advance. Accompanied under 14s free.

The Cranleigh Art and Crafts Society Saturday 16th June 2.30pm-4.30pm The society has a demonstration by the artist, Josie Tipler, who will be using acrylic paints with mixed media. Meetings take place in the Bandroom, Village Way GU6 8AF and visitors are always welcome with a £3 donation. For further details call 01483 278698.

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Surrey Hills Summer Family Concert Saturday 16th June 6pm Join the Surrey Hills Choirs (training, young voices and singers) for a lovely summer concert, including a segment of songs from ‘Mary Poppins’ at Cranleigh Village Hall. Tickets are £10 for adults and £2 for children. Contact debbie@ surreyhills-choirs.co.uk or call 01483 276281.

Witley Village Fair Saturday 16th June from 12.30pm It’s at the Chichester Hall and adjoining REC in Witley Village GU8 5PL. Parking is free and there will be lots for adults and kids to do all afternoon. The stalls and activities include dancing, live music, running races, Punch and Judy, BBQ, strawberries, ice cream, beer tent, Indian cuisine, tea and cakes. Enter your dogs for the show at 3.15pm. More info at https://witleyvillagefair.org/ or contact them at witleyvillagefair@gmail.com.

Ewhurst’s Secret Gardens Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th June 2pm-6pm This is a chance for visitors to enjoy gardens that are usually hidden behind walls, fences and hedges. Two tea venues will be available and signs will be displayed in the village to show which gardens are open, as well as a map on the back of the tickets. Tickets are available from Hazelbank Country Stores

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Father’s Day Bacon Butty Brunch Trips Sunday 17th June The Wey & Arun Canal are running special trips on Father’s Day to treat Dads and their families to a canal trip whilst enjoying a tasty bacon butty! The trips will last approximately one and a half hours and will depart at 9.45am and 12 noon. Tickets cost £14 for adults and £10 for children. They are also running a Midsummer Supper Cruise on Friday 22nd June. Celebrate the Summer Solstice by gently cruising through beautiful countryside on one of the longest evenings of the year and enjoy a sparking summer drink and a sensational supper. It runs from 7.30pm to 10pm and costs £21 per person. Booking in advance is essential. To book a place on these trips, call 01403 752403 or email office@weyandarun.co.uk.

Guildford Rambling Club You can find details of their walks programme at www. guildfordramblingclub.org.uk. Visitors are welcome to give them a try. They normally start at 10am. For the 10 mile circular walk from Haslemere on Sunday 17th June, call Dick on 07516 407936. For the 5 mile morning walk on Thursday 21st June from Peaslake, contact David on 07935 887499.

Bosham is the start for an 11 mile walk on Sunday 24th June, look to David L on 07580 914201 for that one. Call Sally on 01306 885976 for the 9 mile walk from Betchworth on Sunday 1st July. Bob, on 07745 572494, is the leader for the 10 mile walk from Waterloo Station on Sunday 8th July.

Finally, Steve, on 07957 803912, will lead a 10.5 mile walk around Cadmore End on Sunday 15th July.

Sherlock Holmes: The Final Curtain Monday 18th to Saturday 23rd June He never truly believed Moriarty - his arch nemesis - died at the Reichenbach Falls. Now Sherlock Holmes is determined to solve the mystery and confront his own demons at the same time. Could this be the final curtain for the world’s greatest detective? Chilling, gripping and filled with unforeseen twists and revelations, this new thriller at The Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, stars Robert Powell and Liza Goddard.

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The Wintershall Players - The Life of Christ Tuesday 19th to Saturday 23rd June 10am-3.30pm This open-air epic promenade performance enacts, in three acts, the life of Jesus in Palestine. James Burke-Dunsmore leads a cast of more than a hundred dedicated volunteers, dressed in full costume, in this moving and authentic reenactment of the remarkable events of Jesus’ life. It takes place at the beautiful Wintershall estate in Bramley, Guildford GU5 0LR. Tickets are: Adults £20, children £9.50 (3-18) (tickets to be bought in advance). Concessions £18 (over 65), Family (2 Adults & 2 Children) £50, Student £12 (19-25) Go to www.wintershall-estate.com. For groups of 10+, call 01793 418299. There is free car and coach parking and light refreshments are available to purchase. Alternatively, take a picnic lunch. Grounds will be open 90 minutes before start of performance but do take a fold up chair or rug as no seating is provided. Camping is available on request for Friday 22nd June. Phone Wintershall Ticket Helpline on 01793 418299 for further information.

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West Surrey Golf Club- Beginners Academy Open Days Tuesday 19th June and Sunday 24th June 11am-1pm Calling all women golfers, West Surrey is the perfect place for women to learn and play their golf. They have a very sociable and welcoming women’s section at the heart of the club and a beautiful course where you can enjoy the game. For new golfers they have an excellent Beginners Academy led by PGA professionals. No equipment needed. Call 01483 421275 or email office@wsgc.co.uk.

Guildford Wey Valley Decorative and Fine Arts Society Thursday 21st June 10.45am Join them in Shalford Village Hall for their next lecture on ‘Stained Glass 1180 – 1960’ when Diana Lloyd will trace the development of stained glass from the richness of medieval cathedrals to the post – WWII creations of artists like Chagall June 2018

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and Piper. Refreshments available from 9.45am. Visitors £6 and new members very welcome. For more information about their programme, contact the Membership Secretary on 01483 423090 or visit www.gwvdfas.org.uk.

Age UK Surrey Age UK Surrey and Waverley Borough Council work in partnership to deliver vital services to older residents in Waverley. A new office, located at Wey Court Godalming is now the local hub for delivering Age UK Surrey Services across the Borough. Waverley has the highest number of residents aged 65+ and 85+ compared to other Boroughs in Surrey, and the need for Services to support our growing ageing population has never been greater. Services include: Information and Advice, Help at Home, Making Connections, Feet First and Counselling for people who may be feeling anxious or depressed. The office is located at Wey Court, Weycourt Close, Godalming GU7 3HF. Telephone: 01483 503414. Email: enquiries@ageuksurrey.org.uk. Also more information at www.ageuk.org.uk/surrey.

Dire Straits Experience Friday 22nd June G Live sees a return of this brilliant band who recreate the music of the original band that disbanded 25 years ago.

Perhaps it’s not surprising that they are so good, as in their line up they have original Dire Straits member, Chris White.

They also have Terence Reis who sings and plays with a remarkable similarity to Mark Knopfler. If you are a Dire Straits fan you will love them. Tickets at £30 are on sale via musicplussport.com . More information on the band at www. direstraitsexperience.com.

League of Friends of Milford Hospital Friday 22nd June 3pm Do go along to the seminar room at Milford Hospital to hear what the Pro Care/RSCH partnership’s expectations are for Milford Hospital. The League of Friends has invited a senior representative of the new organisation to present their plans for the service delivery that they recently took over from Virgin Care. Pro Care is a consortium of the Guildford and Waverley GPs. Milford Hospital remains part of community services as a centre for elderly rehabilitation and provider of day assessment and treatment. The AGM will also feature a review of the past year from the Community Hospitals’ Matron and a report on the activities of the League of Friends. Everyone is welcome, no invitation needed.

Godalming Gag House Friday 22nd June 8pm This professional monthly comedy club takes place in Cafe Mila Angel Court, High St, Godalming GU7 1DT. The line up this month includes Carey Marx, MC Lou Conran, Jack Barry and Cally Beaton. Tickets are £13.50 but why not make a night of it and enjoy a dinner beforehand. A ticket including dinner is £24 and is served from 6.30 – 7.30pm. If you have specific dietary requirements please book your ticket here and then email jane@cafemila.co.uk to discuss. The Comedy Club

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Pilgrim Wood is an elegant, 1920s country house situated in three acres of grounds in an area of outstanding natural beauty close to the North Downs Way. Our elevated position provides remarkable views of the surrounding countryside, yet we are conveniently located only two miles from the centre of Guildford.

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will start at 8pm and will be made up of three sets with two intervals. No refunds or exchanges. Gag House Comedy have the right to change the line up without notice. There is no disabled access to the venue. More information and booking at www.GagHouseComedy.com.

Summer Fair Saturday 23rd June 12 noon-2.30pm Ewhurst C of E Infant School is holding their popular Summer Fair and this year’s theme is ‘A Day out at the Seaside’! There will be lots of summer fun for all the family- fairground games, treasure trail, refreshments, face painting and of course, their amazing Grand Raffle with lots of fabulous prizes to be won. They look forward to seeing you there!

Surrey Mozart Players Saturday 23rd June 7.30pm This is their final concert of the season at Holy Trinity Church, Guildford GU1 3HN. The beautiful programme includes Wagner’s Prelude to Die Meistersinger, Walton’s Cello Concerto and Dvorak’s Symphony No. 8. Sadly, at this concert they will say ‘farewell’ to their Musical Director of 12 years, maestro Kenneth Woods. Tickets: Adults £19, 21s and under £5, Family ticket (2 adults + 2 children under 21) £40. Tickets are available from Guildford Tourist Information Centre, 155 High Street, Guildford GU1 3AJ, the Box Office on 01483 444333 and at www.guildford.gov.uk/visitguildford.

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Great Godalming Duck Race and Fete Saturday 23rd June 11am-4pm Organised by Woolsack Rotary Club of Godalming it will take place at the Bandstand in the Phillips Memorial Park Godalming. The first heat of the race will be at 12 noon and will continue until the Grand Final. Prizes for all winners.

All funds raised will go to the Kent, Surrey and Sussex Air Ambulance and Phyllis Tuckwell, other Rotary charities, local schools and youth groups. Sponsored by Axtell, your local cement company. Tickets from Record Corner, The Cellar Cafe or on the day.

Table Top and Craft Sale Saturday 23rd June 10am-2pm This event is being held in aid of The David Tilley Children's Foundation and is taking place in the Cranleigh Band Room. If you are interested in having a sales table please contact Janet Wallis on 01483 278649 or email generations65@yahoo. com. Free admission and refreshments will be available to purchase.

Ghouls and Spooks Saturday 23rd June 7.30pm Cranleigh Choral Society presents ‘Ghouls and Spooks’.

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Conservatoire Concerts Saturday 23rd June 6.30pm You are invited to Godalming Baptist Church for a lyrical evening of cabaret songs, musical numbers from Hollywood’s Golden Era and favourite Jazz Standards. You will be transported to the world of Gershwin, Cole Porter, Novello and Bernstein, amongst others. The performers for this spectacular evening will be Meriel Cunningham (mezzosoprano) and Michael Vickers, (baritone) accompanied by Nathan Tinker on the piano. Admission free, with a retiring collection towards musicians’ expenses. For more details and reservations, contact Suzanne Cacciottolo on 07940 013314 or suzanne.cacciottolo@gmail.com. More information at www.tilbach.org.

Watts Gallery – Oil Painting Workshop Saturdays 23rd and 30th June 10.30am-4.30pm Suitable for intermediate painters you will work from a draped life model in this 2 day painting course, echoing the practice of GF Watts. Studying form and tone you should complete water based oil painting. The cost is £160, to include

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materials, and is led by Jane Allison. To find out more and to book a place, go to www.wattsgallery.org.uk .

Jazz in the Park Sunday 24th June 5pm until 8.30pm An evening of live jazz in aid of the bowel cancer charity GUTS in the beautiful setting of the walled garden at Loseley Park.

Featuring the Director of the Ronnie Scott's Big Band, Pete Long and his Quintet, the programme includes a jazz arrangement of Holst's The Planets, a tribute to the great ‘King of Swing’ Benny Goodman, plus an opening set from the Farnham Big Band. Take a picnic and your favourite tipple and spread out on the lawns to enjoy a musical midsummer's evening! Loseley Park, Guildford GU3 1HS. Entry from 4.30pm.

Tickets £12 in advance, £40 for a group of 4, or £15 on the door (under 16s free). From GUTS on 01483 408316 or online from www.gutsfbc.co.uk .

Milford Cricket Club Car Boot Fairs Sunday 24th June Car boot fairs are being held at the Milford Cricket Club ground at Milford Heath, just off of the Haslemere Road, throughout the summer (postcode GU8 5BP). The field opens at 9am for both buyers and sellers. The next fair is on 24th June – for future dates and further information either find them on FaceBook, visit https://milfordccsurrey.wordpress. com/events/public-events/ where you can subscribe to their mailing list or call 07513 120142.

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The Arts Society Surrey Hills Tuesday 26th June 10.30am They continue their programme with a lecture entitled ‘The Promenade des Anglais: Artists of Nice’ presented by The Right Revd. Christopher Herbert. This lecture explores the influence that the sun-filled coastline of Nice had upon artists of the late 19th and 20th Century, and reveals the part played

by English people in creating and enhancing this elegant resort. The Society meets in Shalford Village Hall on the fourth Tuesday in the month at 9.45am for coffee. New members and visitors are very welcome. Details of their programme of lectures, visits and holidays for 2018 can be found at www. nadfas-westsurrey.co.uk or by calling 01483 414976.

The Carpenters Story at G Live Tuesday 26th June This highly acclaimed concert-style production continues to captivate audiences across the UK with its spectacular recreation of the classic songbook that made The Carpenters a legend in the world of popular music. Featuring all of the Carpenters hit songs including (They Long To Be) Close To You, Yesterday Once More, We’ve Only Just Begun, Superstar, A Song For You, Rainy Days and Mondays, and many more!

Tickets: £27.50, concessions, £25.50. Go to www.glive.co.uk or call 01483 739047.

Electric Theatre Jazz Café Tuesday 26th June 7.30pm Since forming in 2016, the highly enthusiastic audience June 2018

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Drawing on a whole range of influences, they demonstrate outstanding musicianship and very strong collective writing skills. Features special guest, Dave O'Higgins on tenor sax who has twice won Best Tenor Sax at the British Jazz Awards.

Takes place at The Electric Theatre, Onslow Street, Guildford GU1 4SZ. Tickets are £14; call the Electric Theatre Box Office on 01483 444789.

English National Opera Gala Performance Tuesday 26th June 7.30pm The Trustees of Cranleigh Arts Centre invite you to a fundraising event in support of live music at Cranleigh Arts.

English National Opera soloists Karen Foster (Mezzo), Claire Pendleton (Soprano), Adam Sullivan (Tenor), Paul Sheehan (Baritone) and Simon Haynes (Piano) give a gala performance of well-loved operatic arias. Appearing by kind permission of the ENO. Tickets are £25, call 01483 278000 or go to www. cranleighartscentre.org.

Milford Horticultural Society Tuesday 26th June 8pm At the next meeting in Milford Village Hall, they will be joined

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Doors open at 2pm and the raffle draw and prize giving will take place at 4pm. Entry is 50p for adults but exhibitors and children can enter for free. For more information on the Society, its talks, visits and shows, check the www. milfordhortsociety.org.uk or contact Hilary Potter on 01483 415710, email potters38@hotmail.com.

Bugsy Malone Thursday 28th to Saturday 30th June The acclaimed Yvonne Arnaud Youth Theatre returns to the Main Stage with a dazzling production of the timeless classic which follows the rivalry of two half-witted gangs, headed by Fat Sam and Dandy Dan. As the chaos ensues, can Bugsy keep a cool head and help restore order on the streets and save his friend’s livelihood? For more information, visit www. yvonne-arnaud.co.uk or call 01483 440000.

Julian Lewry Music Friday 29th June Just the one gig this month at St John’s Church in Farncombe.

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Summer Fair Saturday 30th June 10am-2pm The Clockhouse, Chapel Lane, Milford GU8 5EZ is holding its summer fair. There will be lots of stalls including plants, jewellery, arts and crafts, cakes, cards, woodwork, refreshments prepared by their chef David Webb, strawberries and cream, a tombola, raffle and much more. Entry is by donation. They hope to see you there.

Elstead Garden Club Summer Show Saturday 30th June 2pm-4pm Elstead Garden Club will be holding their annual Summer Show on Saturday 30th June at Elstead Village Hall. Entry is free and homemade refreshments will be available. A Raffle will also take place. Please go along and see all their lovely flower arrangements and vegetable exhibits. All visitors very welcome.

Chiddingfold Horticultural Society Saturday 30th June Their last events, a talk by Steve Bradley on 'Bugs and Pest Control’ and their Spring Show were both very successful. On Saturday 30th, they will hold their Summer Show with entry to the public at 11.30am to the Village Hall in Coxcombe Lane.

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Dance Performing Group Saturday 30th June 7.30pm A local lady called Angela Hardcastle runs a lovely dance performing group called ‘Quicksilver’ especially for older ladies. They are performing at Cranleigh Arts Centre and if you are interested in dance you should try to get along. I gather that Celia Imrie is the patron! Have a look at their website http://quicksilverdance.co.uk/.

Art Afternoon for the Creative Saturday 30th June 2pm-5pm A one off chance to learn to draw still life and also to make a collage with paper flowers, It takes place at Pucks Oak Barn in Compton and costs £25/£20. It is run by Vali, a former adult education teacher. Call her on 01483 351762 for more information and to book a place.

Chantry Singers Concert Saturday 30th June 7.30pm A concert by award-winning folk duo Ninebarrow and The Chantry Singers, featuring unique performances of original songs arranged by conductor Roy Rashbrook. Go along and hear a fresh take on the choral and folk traditions, in music that is deeply rooted in the landscape and history of the British Isles. It takes place as part of Guildford Summer Festival at St Nicolas Church Guildford.Tickets priced at £14 with concessions, can be obtained from the Guildford Tourist Information Office or from choir members on 07970 627412.

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Godalming Choral Society – 50th Anniversary Concert Sunday 1st July 7.30pm They are marking the 50th anniversary of the re-forming of the choir with a celebratory concert in the Great Hall, Charterhouse, Godalming GU7 2DX. They will be performing the world première of The Songs for Gertrude Jekyll by Noah Mosley, a work especially commissioned by the choir to mark the anniversary, a selection from Bernstein’s West Side Story, Vaughan Williams’ Serenade to Music and the March of the Women by Ethel Smyth. They will be conducted by their Musical Director, Sam Hayes and joined by their president, Jonathan Veira, as bass soloist. Tickets are £15 (£8 for students) and are available from Record Corner, Pound Lane, Godalming; Guildford Tourist Office, 155 High Street, Guildford tel: 01483 444333; Godalming Choral Society Ticket Office tel : 07505 203468 or online. For more details, go to www. godalmingchoral.org.uk.

Enjoy a Summertime of Song Sunday 1st July Surrey Hills Chamber Choir is joined by the renowned ladies choir Impromptu for this summer’s celebration of song at St Nicolas Church, Guildford. Together they will perform a diverse repertoire that promises to entertain, inspire and surprise audiences. Tickets are £12 for Adults, £5 for under 16s, and include a programme and drink. Buy tickets online at www.surreyhills-choirs.co.uk/tickets, call 07513 523933, email graham.webb@tangleweave.co.uk or buy on the door.

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Beekeeping Taster Day Saturday 14th July 2pm An invitation to go along to Birtley House in Bramley and meet the bees and see if you are interested in becoming a beekeeper. The cost is £15 per person. Contact Catherine Carr on 01483 283693 or email catherinemcarr15@gmail. com for more information.

Petworth Festival Tuesday 17th July to Saturday 4th August The 40th Anniversary Festival programme features 40 wideranging performances - classical, choral, world, jazz, comedy and theatre - including percussionist extraordinaire Evelyn Glennie, The King’s Singers, Swing Zazou, international cellist Steven Isserlis, Paul Merton, Alistair McGowan and Barbara Dickson. There is also Bignor Park Alive!, a musical not to mention a theatrical treasure 66 VANTAGEPOINT

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There will be over 50 different activities indoors and outdoors (all included in the price) –from hockey, korfball, Surrey Storm netball, dance acrobatics, cricket, fencing and Archery Tag to climbing, zip wiring, swimming, paddle boarding, canoeing and scuba diving and loads more. Plus, there will be music, food stalls, big stage entertainment, free massage and celebrities to keep you fed and entertained.

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Holiday at Home Wednesday 25th and Thursday 26th July If you are not going to be able to get away this summer, you might like to join in some summer fun at Godalming Baptist Church where they are organising 2 days of activities for senior folk in the community with the theme ‘Seaside Holidays’. There will be craft, musical entertainment, an impressionist, a sea shanty group, a talk on the work of the RNLI, bingo, quiz, board games, keep-fit and even a visit by a donkey! There will be delicious 3 course lunches and scrummy homemade cakes for tea. Do make your booking and maybe take a friend. The cost is just £15 per person for the 2 day event. Call into Godalming Baptist Church any weekday morning for booking forms or contact the Church Office on 01483 422105 (Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings).

Prudential Ride London-Surrey Sunday 29th July Join the Oakleaf Team and help raise money for better mental health. Test your stamina in this 100 mile open road cycle race. Minimum Fundraising Target £250 + Gift Aid. No sign-up fee! Guaranteed places available. For more information, or to book, contact Camilli on 01483 303649 or email camillidabreau@oakleaf-enterprise.org.

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