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9 Pets & Petcare

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12 The Hampton Estate

Phil Kemp visits a local family-owned and run estate

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• THE EDITOR'S NOTE I’m really pleased with this month’s lead article because we really have ‘discovered’ a hidden gem. I was introduced to Bill Biddell and the Hampton Estate by Peter Martin, Chairman of Surrey County Council. He took me along to meet Bill and his lovely wife Bridget and following tea and cake, we were given a tour of the estate, including a visit to the amazing new hop drying (oast) facility that is being built. I immediately knew we had a number of interesting stories to tell about this fascinating local business, which recently won an award for growing the best Fuggle hops in the UK. A few weeks later, I went along to their Beef Collection Day which is usually the last Friday of the month. The idea is to pre-order your meat and then go along and collect it and enjoy a cup of coffee and yet more cake. How wonderfully civilised! And breaking news, the Christmas Fair at Hampton's Myrtles Courtyard is on Friday 10th November.

Incidentally, Bill is both charming and terribly modest. Alongside running the family estate, he is Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Surrey and Chairman of the Surrey County Agricultural Society, which runs the Surrey County Show. It also put on the Surrey Game and Country Fair, which took place in September at Loseley, near Guildford. I went along for the first time this year and it was a real treat. Plenty to see and to do, attracting people of all ages. It seemed that having a dog was obligatory, so Humphrey was in his element and had to be dragged away.

Incidentally, there was a stand selling the best pork scratchings ever – yet another reason to visit!

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Zoe Blake looks at some of the things to consider before getting a cat In recent years the cat has overtaken the dog in being the most popular pet in the UK. There are an estimated 11 million cats living in households, so why the sudden surge in cat ownership?

It is well documented that dogs need that little bit more when it comes to care and attention. They need their daily walks, they need daily companionship and they need to feel part of a social group. The public are taught about what to look out for when purchasing/rescuing a dog and this is emphasised with many of the TV programmes that are shown on television.

cat a home that you are respectful of this and provide the environment that they need.

So what do they need? All cats live within a territory and within this they need to feel safe and secure. They need to be able to eat/drink/toilet and rest without the fear of an enemy attack. Therefore it is very important that their future home will meet these needs, especially if you will be having two or more cats living together. You need to remember that most cats would choose who they live with, so when you put cats together it may not necessarily work out.

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So is that why the cat is becoming more popular? Cats are very independent, don't need to be walked and are quite fickle when it comes to attention. However is something being missed when we decide to give a cat a home?

The domestic cat has evolved from felis lybica (the African wildcat) and as a species, they still hold many of the traits that come with this title. Unlike our canine companions, who have been bred to change and modify certain behaviours, the majority of the cat’s repertoire is still there. It is therefore essential when you are considering giving a November 2017

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Sadly if their needs are not met, it can lead to stress and behaviour related problems like house-soiling, urinemarking and aggression. This is the most common reason that cats are handed into re-homing shelters. Cats need to be able to express their natural behaviours to ensure they balance their emotional and mental wellbeing. Most cats should be allowed to have outside time but if this is not possible, then even more work needs to be in place to enrich their indoor environment.

The basic needs of a cat are: Space - within this they need to have the opportunity to climb and explore, rest and hide. Allow them up on the shelves (they can see so much more up high and will favour these), leave some cupboards open so they have a 'bolt hole' if they are feeling anxious about something.

Resources - they need plenty of places to eat/drink/toilet and sleep. In a multi-cat household these should all be separate. The general rule is one per cat plus one extra. In

the wild a cat would not chose to eat next to another cat as competition over resources is stressful.

They will continually move their sleeping places and they will sleep where they feel comfortable. As much as we would like to see them tucked into a cosy bed, unlike the dog, cats will not appreciate this luxury.

Opportunities to perform natural behaviour - cats will still want to hunt even if they have a stomach full of food. It it is the behaviour repertoire that comes with the hunting of the prey that is so important. If this is not provided with outdoor time, then it is time to be vigilant within the house. So consider puzzle/activity feeders - these can be shop-bought but you can be creative and make homemade versions. They need to be provided with something/somewhere they can claw. Clawing is used to stretch muscles/ mark boundaries and sharpen claws. It is all about finding the best material and best location to allow this without them ruining your best leather sofa!

Playtime - it is a common misconception that once cats reach adulthood they don't play. All cats with the right stimulation and toys will play. Early morning and evening are good times as their natural body clock is aroused at these times. Again many types are available to purchase however many options can be obtained from the home/ garden. Do not expect too much, 3-5 mins is adequate as they do get bored easily, unlike dogs who you take to the park and will chase that ball for hours.

So the most important message if you are considering providing a home for a cat is to have a look around you and evaluate the life that you can give them. Is it really what the cat would want and choose?

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The Hampton Estate Phil Kemp visits a family-owned and run traditional agricultural estate – and unravels one of Surrey’s bestkept secrets.

IF YOU have ever taken the road between Puttenham and Seale you will have undoubtedly seen an impressive hop garden nestling on the southern slopes of The Hog’s Back, an imposing 500ft chalk ridge linking the towns of Guildford and Farnham. You may also have had glimpses of historic parklands and woodlands and perhaps, like me, wondered who they belong to.

My visit to the Hampton Estate was, certainly for me, the unravelling of one of Surrey’s ‘best-kept secrets’.

Bridget and Bill Biddell not only reside at the very handsome Hampton Lodge, they have also taken on the responsibility from Bridget’s family for managing 2,500 acres, providing a kaleidoscope of different uses that bring direct benefit, not just to the estate, but also to the local community.

My tour with Bill started in front of some wall-mounted maps in the estate office, which he used to provide a fascinating overview of the full range of activities the family manage on a day-to-day basis.

“This is Puttenham Common, owned by the estate but providing 500 acres of open access to the public. It is managed by Surrey County Council and attracts visitors who enjoy the walks and rides it has to offer.”

One of Surrey’s ‘best-kept secrets’ Bill taps a finger on a large dark green area of the map. “We have a lot of forestry activity on the estate, and are well known for the range of woodland we manage. We produce commercial softwoods, and amenity hardwoods with some of this also for commercial use. We are very sandy here, in common with much of Surrey, and being poor

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soil this is perfect for trees. My father-in-law was an absolutely excellent forester and put in lots of trees after the Second World War. So we grow a lot of pine - Corsican pine, Scots pine, and Douglas fir - which all thrive on this sandy soil.”

Having now got a visual impression of just how large and wide-ranging the land management is at Hampton, I was intrigued as to how this is managed and put to use.

Above: Forestry work at the Hampton Estate. Below: Film sets on the Hampton Estate

Bill smiled proudly as he pointed at a framed certificate hanging on the wall. “In 2014, we won the Best of England multipurpose woodland from the Forestry Society. We have three foresters, two full-time and one part-time, and this ensures we have excellent specimens of trees. Not only do we sell logs locally, we also use a lot of the timber ourselves for the biomass boilers we have put in over the last ten years, both in our Shoelands offices development and in the estate houses. And of course, everyone enjoys walking through the woodland where we have installed a car park and opened up the rides.”

Walking across the courtyard from the estate office towards some outbuildings, Bill paused and pointed across to Hampton House. “This was recently transformed into a château for a scene from a new television series Deep State. It’s a spy thriller produced

by Fox Productions. We were a ‘safe house’ for a mother and two children who were hostages here. She escaped, got out of the house and ran down towards the lake. We watched some scenes being filmed there at night with lots of lights and production people everywhere. It was very exciting!”

We entered a beamed room adorned with large photos providing a colourful panorama of different scenes of Hampton Estate. Bill understandably continued to brag about their home being used for filming, and not just because of the big screen names wandering through from time to time. Being chosen as a film location serves as a perfect illustration of just how special the whole estate is with its mix of historic parkland, grazing meadows and traditional farmyards - as well

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as, of course, the imposing Grade II Georgian house and gardens. Quintessentially very English.

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“The estate was used for the filming of Robin Hood starring Russell Crowe about ten years ago. We had virtually the whole of Universal Studios here, and they were with us for a year and a half – this because having built the set of the village of Nottingham there was a Screen Actors Guild strike in the middle of filming!”

Other filming activity at Hampton has included The Hollow, an episode of the ITV series Agatha Christie’s Poirot and more recently A Field in England, a history drama following a group of deserters from the Civil War in 17th century England.

“Filming is certainly a fun side to what we do here. I gave Steven Spielberg a tour of the estate in my pickup once, oh, and we’ve had George Clooney pop in for tea!” Bill’s broad smile hinted at just how much they enjoy the hustle and bustle of a film production invasion. “We are quite well -known in the filming world for big scale sets on a private estate. All the location agents know who we are.”

Having seen the impressive hop gardens many a time from the road in Puttenham, and being a bit of an ale drinker myself, I simply had to find out more. In fact, I was quite surprised I had sat on my question for so long!

“The Hampton Estate has always grown hops – and we’ve always grown one variety which is Fuggle, a classic English aroma hop.

We supply the Hog’s Back Brewery with the hops for their Tongham Tea and Harveys Brewery down in Sussex – as well as The Black Sheep Brewery, Adnams and Timothy Taylor who have all been using Fuggles in their recipes for years. Oh, and we’ve supplied the Silent Pool Distillery over in Albury with hops to mix into the aromatics for their brilliant gin!”

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have our Meat Days where we have prepared customer orders whether it is for steak, mince or sausages, and then they come along to collect. It becomes a big party really with coffee, tea and cake – and sausages to taste.”

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There was also an interesting connection between forestry and the estate’s popular Meat Days.

had enthusiastically engaged with the photographer’s camera.

“We used to milk Guernsey cows, but it got to the point where we were being paid less than the production cost of the milk, so we sold the herd. We restocked with Pedigree Sussex because the Sussex are a lovely breed of cow – very hardy and very relaxed. These guys just potter around and eat everything and anything they can, which works well for us given our poor sandy soil.

We have 40 cows and one bull – and 20 of their calves every year go into our beef output. On the last Friday of the month we

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“Young trees we are growing need protecting,” Bill explained. “You don’t want the wild deer we have on the estate eating them so we have to cull the deer for control.

And our roe deer make excellent venison. We’ve got pheasants of course too.”

The Hampton Estate is undoubtedly an outstanding agricultural estate – which thrives on its diversity. Sadly, unless I fall off the bottom of the page, I’ve had to ignore the orienteering, the angling, horse riding, gundog trials, cycling, farm walks, wild herbs, oh - and biomass-heated office space, rented accommodation and venues for weddings and private functions…

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Now is the time to prepare for your winter sports holiday, says Naomi Dinneen from Physio 1to1 in Godalming A WEEK in the Alps, or your favorite alpine destination, is great fun… but also hard work. Unless you are an endurance athlete, this is the only time you will exercise for up to seven hours a day, and perhaps six days in a row.

The extra strength and flexibility you will gain will make the holiday much more enjoyable, what's more this much needed preparation will reduce your risk of injury. With one in six holidaymakers suffering an injury whilst taking part in snow sports, this is key not just for a fun trip, but also a fun 2018.

If you were taking on a fitness challenge this big, like running the Marathon De Sables, you would put in at least 4-6 months of training so why not do the same for your winter ‘skiathon’?

So what can you do?

A February half-term skiing trip seems like a long way away but it’s actually only 14 weeks away and with the likely two week break over Christmas, it’s time to get going.

A February half-term skiing trip seems like a long way away but it’s actually only 14 weeks away.

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Start now - get fit, strong, flexible and balanced Key things to work on are: your cardiovascular fitness, quadriceps and gluteal power and endurance, calf flexibility, core strength, inside thigh strength, outside thigh and hip flexibility and balance. You may also choose to include a plyometric workout involving jumping and hopping to allow you to seamlessly drop from one mogul to the next.

Have you noticed whilst swooshing down the pistes that one turn is harder than the other? We’re all slightly different left to right and in normal life this might not be an issue but if you choose to go off piste or tackle a mogul field at the end of a long day, this imbalance becomes a problem. Make sure your strength programme includes single leg as well as double leg work to ensure you identify and correct these imbalances.

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DREAMING OF THAT POWDER DAY?

Keep in mind that your form or posture throughout this fitness routine is much more important than your reps.

Quality over quantity!

An oldie but goodie is the squat, traditionally taught as a held position against the wall. This hold can be beneficial in building thigh strength, but keep in mind that as we go down the slopes turning and absorbing the bumps, our knees slightly straighten and bend.

To improve on the isometric wall squat, place your back against a slippery wall with your feet hip width apart and at least two feet away from the wall.

A: gently bend your knees sliding your back down the wall keeping the knees aligned over the second toes.

However, if you’re getting knee pain it might be time to: Get those new niggles or old injuries assessed That low back niggle or shoulder twinge you’ve had for the last three months has probably been better over the summer but after lifting the kids' skis (and quite possibly them) up to the ski lift you might not feel quite the same.

An average course of treatment generally lasts 3-4 weeks, then any imbalances identified tend to take 2-3 months to correct so get a head start and you’ll be laughing by Christmas.

Warm up and cool down In the weeks preceding the holiday it’s worth getting into the habit of a 5 minute ski-specific warm-up and cool down. If regularly practised this will become second nature and easily reproduced while you’re waiting for that cold beer or hot chocolate at the après-ski bar.

Then B: return to the start position with control.

Repeat this movement 10 x 3 and you should feel that familiar thigh ‘warmth’.

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Good gear It’s crazy to work this hard on your fitness then struggle due to foot pain in illfitting boots. Take your time choosing equipment in the mountain hire shop and don’t be afraid to go back and change your equipment halfway through the week if it’s just not right.

Take some good instruction It’s well worth booking a 2 hour lesson on the first day of your trip now. This will remind you of your little nuances. In particular, a physio’s nightmare is the ‘a frame’ stance, with either the feet too wide

or knees dropping inwards, as this causes undue stress on the knees, hips and low back.

Physio 1to1 are offering three x 6 week courses of ski fitness pilates training, covering the basics of getting fit for your holiday and setting you up with the tools and knowledge to keep you going at home.

If you would like a more detailed analysis of your ski fitness including muscle length and strength testing we are also happy to analyse you on a 1 to 1 basis.

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Dilemma: full wardrode, no outfits!

• FASHION

With Kirstie Smillie

Some people look in their crammed wardrobes but can’t find a thing to wear. Does this sound familiar, asks personal stylist Kirstie Smillie?

APPARENTLY THE average woman in the UK wears just five outfits on a rarely altering loop and as we all love a survey, here are some more of Oxfam’s fascinating findings: * Nearly half of the nation admit to having ‘wardrobe rage’ (irrational tantrums when choosing an outfit) * On average, women spend seventeen minutes choosing a look, with men spending thirteen minutes. * Almost a third of Britons feel that their wardrobe is a mess and half confess they need to declutter. * There are 3.6 billion clothes left unworn, a whopping 57 items per person, an average of 16 items left unworn. * One in ten also arrive late for work because of the time spent in choosing their outfits. * Twenty one percent of women admitted that choosing an outfit caused them to row with their partner, and fourteen percent have refused to go out as a result of struggling to feel happy in an outfit.

You can start the process yourself with small steps. It is one of those jobs you can tackle on a free morning or a Saturday afternoon; give yourself some ‘me time’, and enjoy a good clothes cleanse.

I have had a lifetime, it feels, of working in the fashion industry, from fashion designer and magazine stylist to a personal stylist. I work with wonderful ‘real’ people and those in particular who have lost direction and confidence or just lack the time to develop a wardrobe that is full of clothes they love.

Tackle one drawer at a time.

Take everything out, T-shirts, sweaters, crumpled vest tops.

Do they fit? Are they clean? Do you still wear them or could they be useful hanging with that low top that always gapes?

Then only put back in wearable, clean items and deal with the others. Another day, another drawer until you are ready to work on the full wardrobe spaces.

Give yourself an hour.

Decide on a time to look at individual items and try them on. Make an outfit and hang them together to save time, even with the right underwear which is sometimes hard to find at 7am.

Do they need altering?

Perhaps the jacket sleeves are too long?

Take them along to your local alteration shop and get them to pin and shorten for you.

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Does it make you smile?

Such a small thing, but with all the sadness around, clothes can be a comforting layer in your life. Maybe just a soft luxury fabric, a beautiful print or a link to fun memories. A recent client had her lovely motherin-law’s jackets that we had altered to fit, as they were great fabrics and reminded her of sentimental times.

Learn to let go Give yourself permission to let go of clothes that may have cost too much and have hardly been worn. We all make mistakes but it’s better to sell or give to charity for someone else to enjoy instead of harbouring guilt over it.

Add one or two new Once your wardrobe is clear of clutter, think about adding a few classics for the new season. A check jacket, an alternative to leather with jeans and dresses; a splash of the hot autumn colour, red; soft prints in winter florals and an alternative to denim, corduroy is back again.

The inspiration: Check jacket with crisp white shirt Red sweater layered over stripes Dark florals with bright accessories Add a block heel to add feminine proportions.

Where to find it: Massimo Dutti wool coat, £179 Hobbs wool blend sweater, £89 Monsoon Tilly Dress, £69 Toast cord pleated trousers, £125.

10 FREE CONSULTATION SESSIONS If you feel you would like to chat about using the services of a Fashion Stylist, but are not entirely sure what it all means, here is a chance to meet over coffee or email all your questions to discuss your own wardrobe dilemmas. Offer open throughout November. Email kirstie@kirstiesmillie.com now!

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Elegant perfumed roses • GARDENING

With Beth Otway arch, adorning a wall, grown around a window, or clothing a doorway. Rosa 'The Pilgrim' will reach about 12ft (3.6m) tall Container roses If you're looking for a container rose, for optimum results choose a large, deep planter that will accommodate your rose's long taproot, and opt for a smaller-sized rose.

As autumn turns to winter, days shorten and the prospect of warming ourselves by the fire may be more enticing than being outdoors, take time to warm your heart with thoughts of elegantly perfumed roses.

This is the perfect opportunity to order roses as bare root plants to plant during the winter time to deliver charming, beautiful rose blooms and delectable fragrance to your garden or allotment next summer.

Ordering bare root plants is a prudent method of purchasing roses, fruit trees, and other trees and shrubs. Bare root plants are usually less costly than container plants, and as you're ordering the plants bare root without containers, it's often a more ecologically friendly way to purchase them. In my experience, bare root plants tend to be healthier and establish better than container grown plants, especially in the case of deep-rooted plants like roses and trees.

I've been in love with Rosa 'Lady Emma Hamilton' since this delightful rose's introduction over ten years ago. 'Lady Emma Hamilton' is a highly-perfumed rose that produces absolutely charming, warm apricot-orange blushed, beautiful bowl-shaped blooms, which envelop anyone making its acquaintance in a delicious, fruity fragrance, which has a warmth and intensity that we look for in roses but rarely find.

Growing 3.5ft (1m) tall and 3ft (90cm) wide, Rosa 'Lady Emma Hamilton' is a fabulous choice for a container, or a border where its charismatic flowers and their delectable scent can be enjoyed.

Container-grown roses benefit from a loam-based compost.

I mix my own compost, adding Dalefoot's wool-based compost for extra water retention and nutrients.

Wherever you're planting roses, don't forget to apply mycorrhizal fungi at planting time. Mycorrhizal fungi form a symbiotic relationship with plants, the fungi helps the plant to develop a more extensive, wider-reaching root system, which benefits the plants, making the plant more resilient in times of drought or stress, and allowing new plants to establish quickly.

If you're looking for a sumptuous, dreamy climbing rose to decorate your front doorway, I doubt you could find a better rose that Rosa 'The Pilgrim' with its softly coloured yellow blooms, which bring a gentle, soothing light to even the dullest day of our British summertime.

The many-petalled blooms of Rosa 'The Pilgrim' form delightful rosettes, which produce a warm and delicious tea rose fragrance that has a sensual myrrh character. This beautiful rose with its graceful flowers, which have an ethereal quality and alluring perfume, would make a wonderful feature, whether grown over an

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Left and above left: Rosa 'The Pilgrim'. Above middle and right: Rosa 'Lady Hamilton'.

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CITIZENS ADVICE WAVERLEY A typical day at the office

CITIZENS ADVICE Waverley has 110 volunteer advisers who are trained to offer free, confidential, independent and impartial advice. They come from all walks of life. Many have professional backgrounds in law, human resources, teaching, IT and careers advice but all receive up to 18 months of Citizens Advice training to bring to clients the best possible service, free of charge.

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For people who may not be aware of the vital service Citizens Advice provides to the residents of Waverley, here is a flavour of what a volunteer adviser might do in a typical day at the office: Arrive in the morning to a diary packed with appointments.

Before my first one, I check on any tasks to complete from my previous volunteer day and notice that a client has dropped off some documents we requested to help them with a benefits claim. Some colleagues are already busy on the phones taking calls from people seeking advice. Some of these clients will be helped over the phone but others will have face to face appointments booked for them at their nearest Citizens Advice office. Just time to read through my first client’s file so that we can make the most of the 45 minutes allocated to each appointment. It’s an ongoing debt case and the client is here for their second appointment.

Returning to the office to write up the appointment, a client drops in to use a computer; they have an online benefits application form to complete and can’t do it at home. Some clients don’t need an adviser, just a quiet space and some internet access. Another client with ongoing housing problems calls in. They’re in urgent need, so a food parcel is provided to help until their next visit.

We work as part of a team at Citizens Advice Waverley and clients may see a different adviser on each visit. We keep clear concise records of all client interviews to ensure that every adviser gives accurate and comprehensive advice to every client. All our debt advisers are accredited by the Money Advice Service.

Back in the office advisers are busy writing notes and preparing for their next clients.

Someone has rung to request a home visit.

An elderly couple find it difficult to leave the house but need some help filling in a form. If they cannot reach an office or our outreach service a volunteer adviser will try to help.

With a quick word to our receptionist, who organises our busy interview rooms, I welcome my client in and invite them to tell me how they’ve been getting on. Clients can often feel apprehensive about discussing their problems and it’s important to reassure them that our service is confidential, non-judgemental and completely independent of the local authority, the government and their agencies.

We talk through my client’s situation, discuss what they would like to do and how they would like Citizens Advice to help, outline the options and agree on some next steps.

Citizens Advice advisers never tell clients what to do; our aim always is to support clients and empower them to manage their own lives.

By mid-afternoon reception is still busy.

After helping a couple of drop-in clients access the information they need from the Citizens Advice public website, there’s a few minutes to make a cup of tea and book a place on one of the many Citizens Advice training courses available to volunteer advisers to supplement their core learning.

These range from housing advice and benefits updates to mental health and domestic abuse. It’s all part of keeping our knowledge and training relevant to the ongoing needs of Waverley residents.

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Slow Cooking with James Martin FOOD & DRINK •

Baked Whole Onions with Bacon and Rosemary My gran was the first person I remember baking whole onions, and it’s good to see that they’re now appearing on menus more often. Keeping the skins on during cooking helps the onions keep their shape. Vary the stuffing as much as you like, and you could use smaller onions for a fantastic accompaniment for roast chicken. It’s a great dish for vegetarians, too, if you replace the bacon with chestnuts. The cooking time will be the same.

Ingredients 4 large white onions, skin on, 80g fine dried breadcrumbs, 3 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, 2 fresh rosemary sprigs, 4 rashers streaky bacon, 50g butter, melted, 2 tsp sugar, sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.

Serves 4

1. Preheat the oven to 170°C/325°F/ Gas mark 3 and line a roasting tray with greaseproof paper. Grease a large sheet of foil. Cut the tops off the onions about a third of the way down, leaving the roots attached (trim the roots if necessary). Scoop out about a third of the centre of s streaky bacon ter, melted the onion with a spoon and discard gar it along with the tops, then place and freshly ground black r the onions in the roasting tray.

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make lardons. Roughly chop the IONStoWITH MARYparsley. Place the breadcrumbs,

parsley and rosemary into a food processor and process for 30 proof paper. Grease a large sheet of foil. Cut the tops off the onions seconds until combined. Remove third of the way down, leaving the roots attached (trim the roots the and transfer ssary). Scoopfrom out about a third of themachine centre of the onion with a and discard itto along a with the tops, then place the onionsthen in the mixing bowl, add the g tray. bacon and melted butter and mix bacon into 5mm slices to make lardons. Roughly chop the parsley. together. he breadcrumbs, parsley and rosemary into a food processor and the oven to 170°C/325°F/Gas mark 3 and line a roasting tray with

s for 30 seconds until combined. Remove from the machine and

3. Sprinkle each onion with a little of the sugar, then divide the breadcrumb between the e between the 4 onions, packing it on topmixture of the onion to recreate nal shape. Pour water around the onions, thenitcover withtop of the 4 200ml onions, packing on ased foil and bake for 1 hour. After 45 minutes, remove the foil onion to recreate its original shape. urn to the oven to allow them to brown. Serve hot or at room Pour 200ml water around the ature. onions, then cover with the greased foil and bake for 1 hour. After 45 minutes, remove the foil and return to the oven to allow them to brown.

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Slow Cooking with James Martin • FOOD & DRINK

Chicory and Ham Gratin I learnt this in a little French bistro in Paris, the kind of place with cheap, tasty food and lots of locals. I go there every time I’m in town and eat this dish with grilled chicken or beef – I love it! Following a quick tour around the kitchen and a masterclass from the French grandmother who cooks it, here it is.

Ingredients 75g butter, 50g plain flour, 500ml milk, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, 200g Gruyère or Emmental cheese, grated, 4 large heads chicory, 8 slices cooked ham, sea salt and freshly ground black pepper Serves 4

1. Melt 50g of the butter in a heavybased pan. Once it’s bubbling slightly, add the flour and cook, h bistro in Paris, the stirring, ty food and lots of for 2 minutes. Then, change I’m in town and eat the spoon for a whisk and add the or beef – I love it! milkand a alittle at a time, whisking well nd the kitchen h grandmothe who to rstop lumps forming, until you have a smooth sauce. Simmer the sauce gently for 4 minutes, then 0g Gruyère or Emmental cheese, add the mustard and half the grated arge heads chicory cheese, and season well with salt slices cooked ham and pepper. Cover and set aside.

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2. Preheat the oven to 170°C/325°F/ Gas mark 3. Cut the chicory in half lengthways and season it with salt HAM GRATIN and pepper. Heat a frying pan until hot and add the remaining butter.

Melt 50g of the butter in a heavy-based pan. Once it’s bubbling slightly, When itforbubbles, add the chicory dd the flour and cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Then, change the spoon or a whisk and cut-side add the milk a little at a time, whisking stop lumps down and well frytofor 1 minute, orming, until you have a smooth sauce. Simmer the sauce gently for 4 until just coloured. Remove from minutes, then add the mustard and half the cheese, and season well with pan and wrap each chicory half alt and pepper.the Cover and set aside. into 170°C/325°F/Gas a slice of then place them reheat the oven markham, 3. Cut the chicory in half ngthways andin season salt and pepper. Heat a frying pan until hot anit with ovenproof dish.

Pour over the nd add the remaining butter. When it bubbles, add the chicory cut-side cheese sauce, cover with foil and own and fry for 1 minute, until just coloured. Remove from the pan and bake rap each chicory half in afor slice of40 ham,minutes. then place them in an ovenproof

ish. Pour over the cheese sauce, cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes.

3. Remove the foil, sprinkle with the remaining grated cheese and return to the oven for 20 minutes until golden brown. Serve hot and bubbling.

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he oven for 20 minutes until golden brown. Serve hot and bubbling.

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When recruiting, Beritaz ensures that all new recruits share their core values of Caring, Trusting and Choices. The Employer of Choice initiative ensures that Beritaz is the first choice for those looking to develop a career in the care sector.

No fewer than five of the current Beritaz Managers have been developed and appointed from within the group. All home managers, their assistants, deputies and senior staff have attended a tailored leadership development programme and learned a variety of leadership techniques including different styles of management, coaching skills and so on. Following on from this they work with every member of their team to show each employee how and where they can progress should they wish to do so with a clear development framework. This process also ensures that we identify rising stars

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Godalming Town Council is delighted once again to host the Christmas Festival and Lights Switch-on and warmly welcomes you to spend the day in our historic and picturesque town. Start your Christmas shopping in Godalming where you will find an exciting variety of Christmas gifts and craft stalls. If you’re looking for gift inspiration, there will be over 60 stalls in the High Street, Church Street and Crown Court displaying baubles, hand-crafted presents and foodie gifts, as well as stalls selling delicious street food and drink. The town’s superb range of independent shops will also be open for you to search out unique gifts. We are pleased to welcome back the Christmas Ponies, Molly Dolly and her friends are returning to Godalming and are looking forward to seeing you in Church Street. “Top Shelf Elf” will be wandering around town too and might even stop for a bit of balloon modelling.

Thanks to our partners, Godalming & District Chamber of Commerce, Santa will be in his magical grotto at the Wilfrid Noyce Centre and there will be children’s activities full of sparkle and fun to keep them entertained.

At 5pm, the town’s fabulous Christmas lights will be switched on in a sparkling ceremony at The Pepperpot by the Yvonne Arnaud Panto Stars Natalie Turner (who plays Alice) and Jamie Brook (who plays Idle Jack) in this year's production of Dick Whittington, ably assisted by Simon Rose of Eagle Radio and Father Christmas. Stay with us afterwards for some rousing carolling and Eagle Radio’s Love Crew will also be in town.

Come and join us for a wonderful day; we look forward to seeing you.

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Santa’s Grotto

Visit Santa from 10am-4pm in his winter wonderland Grotto at the Wilfrid Noyce Centre. £4 to visit Santa and receive a stocking full of Christmas goodies.

Kiddies’ Corner

Godalming Junior School will be organising Kiddies' Corner – they’ll be making reindeer food and colouring Christmas cards. They will also have a lucky dip, face-painting and more.

Moss Lane School will be running the tea and cake stall at the Wilfrid Noyce Centre so take a break from shopping and enjoy their homemade fayres.

Santa’s Sleigh will be located in Crown Court where you can also ride the Dobby Horse Carousel Santa’s wonderland Grotto is organised and run by Dawn Tippett (Boots Opticians), Holly Parker and Marna Biggs (The Greenhouse Florist), Jane Blackwood (HR Business Consultants) and Santa’s helpers on the day are the fabulous Witley Panto.

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There will be a packed programme of entertainment all day long at The Pepperpot and around the town. Performances will include:

Official Opening of the Christmas Festival, 10am at The Pepperpot

With Godalming Mayor, Cllr Simon Thornton and Mr Euan Davidson, President of Godalming & District Chamber of Commerce

Moss Lane School Choir Charlotte Plank, young Godalming singer Godalming Rock Choir Isobel Craig, young Godalming singer Andy Hart (Tenor) and Caroline Quinn (Soprano) Singing hits from the opera and the shows

Golo Draw at The Pepperpot at midday – supporting local good causes Witley Panto performing at Santa’s Grotto Blues Café

4-piece band of experienced musicians playing soulful blues and possibly some Christmas songs

Jim Cozens

Studied at the college of Lennon and McCartney and has a first class honours degree in James Taylor!

The Godalming Band

No Christmas Festival is complete without the Godalming Band

Countdown to Lights Switch-on at 4.45pm

Lights Switch-on at The Pepperpot at 5pm List of timings and stallholders available on www.godalming-tc.gov.uk FREE PARKING is provided at Godalming College by kind permissison of Godalming College (subject to availability).

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If you lead an active lifestyle then Charterhouse Club is the place for you. With an extensive range of facilities and group exercise classes, a crèche for the little ones, and Cedars Active for those later in life but still active, Charterhouse Club has something for everyone. The Club is situated in a truly beautiful setting in which to work out and get fit, or simply enjoy your leisure time.

You can now join as FULL OR SWIM MEMBER or for greater flexibility PAY AS YOU GO. Visit our stand at the Christmas Festival for more information or take a look at our website at www.charterhouseclub.co.uk. Tel: 01483 239600.

Thanks to Surrey & Hampshire Property Agents for their support of local schools and charities by sponsoring the estate agent boards, including the Mayor’s Charities for 2017 – Moss Lane School and Farncombe Day Centre. Thanks to The Star Public House for sponsoring the sparkly tinsel for the stalls. Thank you to all the marshals, MCs - Steve Cosser and Darren Jones, for their help on the day.

The organisers reserve the right to alter any elements of the event on the day as appropriate.

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The Arts Society • PROFILE

Come and join The Arts Society Join your local Arts Society and become one of over 90,000 members of this international organisation that will celebrate its golden anniversary in 2018.

Arts Societies are open to everyone who has an interest in hearing more about decorative and fine art subjects.

The Arts Society has a directory of over 350 top quality experts in various fine art fields – you may well have seen some of them on TV in programmes such as the Antiques Roadshow – and each month one of these experts delivers a one hour talk on a chosen subject.

Each local society choses a balanced programme from an astonishingly wide range of subjects, so

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There are also days when there are two or three consecutive lectures on a special subject and most societies have outings to places of interest.

Volunteering to take part in locally-based art projects is also offered where, with training, you can learn a new skill.

How do you join?

It couldn’t be easier. Within the West Surrey area there are 18 individual societies so you are sure to have one near to you.

If you have internet access, you can visit the national website - www.theartssociety.org - to find the societies that are closest to you. Since different societies meet at different times, you should find one that fits your timetable.

If you do not have internet access, you can contact Liz Coult, part of the West Surrey area team, on 01483 417269 and she will be very pleased to answer any questions you may have and provide details of how to contact your nearest society.

How much will it cost? Society fees vary but expect to pay about £45 per year for a programme of 10 lectures which, considering the high level of expertise of Arts Society lecturers, represents excellent value for money.

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you might hear a talk about Constable, about The Borgias, about the History of Pantomime, about Mozart or about Early Photography. In addition to monthly lectures, local societies arrange day visits to places of historic and architectural interest, and longer guided tours both national and international.

Above all, Arts Societies are full of friendly and welcoming members and you are bound to meet new people with similar interests. Most members continue to belong for many years and some volunteer to serve on the organising committee, thereby helping to choose the annual programme of lectures and visits.

So, don’t delay, go and join them today.

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ADEVIL'S couple of National Trust PUNCH BOWL: HIGH ROADwalking AND PINEtrails VALLEY Autumn is a time of wonder when the natural world turns a kaleidoscope of colour and landscapes come alive with wildlife events.

For more information on National Trust walks, visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/walking.

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Woolbeding Landscapes This is a gentle walk taking in wildlife, riverside views, and wide open landscapes. Gentle, easygoing underfoot, some stiles and slopes. Well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome. Please note that there may be livestock in some areas.

1. Face the signboard, take the path to your right; cross a small track and follow beneath the line of pylons. Enjoy the views to your right, overlooking the South Downs. Continue over the brow of the hill and descend 100 metres to a place where paths meet.

2. From the track junction, go left, then the first right, which heads down the valley - you're in heathland here, a mixture of bell heather, ling, and dwarf gorse. Continue until you reach where another path crosses the way. There's a small shady pond to your right.

3. Keep straight on down the valley towards the house at the bottom. Turn right, and follow the track until you reach the lane.

4. Look for the waymarker to your right, on the opposite side of the lane, then follow the footpath

through the trees out into the open field. Continue along the hedgerow, cross the stile, then turn left and go downhill through the fields, going under the pylons and along the next field; at the bottom, turn right along Stedham Lane.

5. Within 50 metres, to your left you'll see a waymarker pointing to a steeply descending path beside ancient beech trees. Head down the path to the bottom, by the river, where you'll find Stedham ford and old mill. Keep this side of the river Rother, turn left and follow the riverside path. Continue, passing over a small wooden bridge, until you pass through a wooden gate, through the next field.

Before the end of the field, turn left at a wooden gate leading up into the woods.

DISTANCE: 5.5 miles OS MAPS: OL33 (Explorer 133) STARTING POINT: Older Hill National Trust car park, off Linch Lane, accessed from the A272 near Midhurst

Box Hill Riverside Walk As you walk along the River Mole look out for dragonflies, wagtails and the electric blue of a darting kingfisher. Stop awhile to take in the ageing Second World War concrete structures which stand sentinel along the water's edge. This is a circular walk with a steep descent and climb. In wet weather it can be very muddy. Cattle graze along part of the route so please keep your dog under close control.

1. You can choose to start your walk at the visitor centre, or at Salomons Memorial Viewpoint. Once at the viewpoint looking out over Surrey and Sussex, walk down the steps and follow the path to the right, following the signs. Look out for the left turn which takes you diagonally down the hill below the viewpoint.

2. Reaching the tarmac road turn right and walk along it. The fields on either side of you are part of Box Hill Farm.

3. Continue along the road, ignoring other turnings until the road runs out. You’ll see a gate to your right hand side – go through this. To your left you’ll see the River Mole which you’ll walk along for the next mile.

4. Here the species-rich slopes of Box Hill to your right are often grazed by belted Galloway cattle for the conservation of our rare flowers and insects.

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Soon you’ll come across Pixham weir and mill. Until the early 20th century, the River Mole turned several waterwheels here, principally for corn grinding and fulling (a term used to describe cleaning cloth, particularly wool).

5. The path will take you under Pixham viaduct, built in the Victorian era. Shortly you’ll come to an unusual collection of 12 anti-tank cylinders perched at the water's edge. Built in 1940, they were part of a wider anti-invasion scheme.

6. This stretch of land is floodplain and the creation of a ‘scrape’ in this area will form a wetland habitat for wildlife such as amphibians and waterfowl. Selfseeding reeds, rushes and sedges will provide a valuable nesting and foraging habitat for wading birds. The pathway will now take you away from the banks of the river, climbing into woodland. Just before you start your climb, look through the trees to see a Second World War Type 24 Infantry shell-proof pill box. This would have been defended by infantry with Bren guns and covered the east bank of the River Mole and the lower western slopes of Box Hill.

7. A set of steps will take you uphill through woodland comprising yew, beech and oak.

8. At the top of the steps, turn left. Carry along the path through the woods and take the first right hand turn. Look out for Swiss Cottage, the former home of John Logie Baird and the site of his first

experiments in the development of television. A few metres on is the Box Hill visitor centre, the end of your walk.

DISTANCE: 3 miles OS MAPS: OS Explorer 146 STARTING POINT: Box Hill Visitor Centre or Salomons Memorial Viewpoint, Box Hill, Surrey, KT20 7LB. For many more walks, please visit our website at www.vantagepointmag.co.uk/category/walks.

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Torch-lit Procession • Beer Tent • Candyfloss Hot drinks • Hotdogs, Burgers & Thai • Funfair The firework and funfair site will open at 6.00pm and the firework display will be set off at 8.00pm. Why not begin the evening by taking part in the torch-lit procession? The procession starts from the bottom of Church Street. Torches will be available to buy from 6.00pm and at 7.15pm the procession will set off via the High Street, for The Burys. Once the procession arrives at The Burys the fireworks will dance to the music of ‘Disco Inferno’. The only place to see and hear all the firework show will be on The Burys field.

Great value Family tickets at £15 are available for two adults and up to three children under 16 years old, which will give you entry to the torch-lit procession, fireworks and funfair. Just print out your ticket and bring it to Crown Court to get your entry wristbands then either take a stroll to join the procession in Church Street or enjoy the fun of the fair by The Burys field.

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We have just got back from our biennial family weekend. It started in 2000 and now every two years around 60 of us gather together in a beautiful country house in Kent. The youngest is just two years old and the eldest 100! It was wonderful fun with a quiz night and a fancy dress night interspersed with copious eating and drinking.

Plans are already afoot for the next one. Looking at the Jottings this month, there are lots of pre Christmas events and some excellent opportunities to get your Christmas shopping over and done with. Is it me or does Christmas shopping get harder each year? If you are off to a Guy Fawkes/Bonfire night, have a super time but do remember to STAY SAFE. Godalming and Haslemere Ramblers Wednesday 1st November The group will be walking a figure-of-8 route from Shere: 6 miles towards Albury in the morning, returning for lunch to the pubs and cafés of Shere, and then 4.5 miles towards Gomshall in the afternoon. Do either loop or both. The clocks have gone back, but the walks continue through the autumn, with regular outings on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. Put on your boots and join this friendly group for a free trial walk! Further details at www.gandhramblers.org. uk, or find them on Facebook.

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Elstead Afternoon Women’s Institute Thursday 2nd November 2.15pm for 2.30pm They will be holding their very important Annual General Meeting for 2017 in Elstead Village Hall, during which the committee for the following year will be voted in. For anyone who would like to come forward and join their lively committee meetings, this will be your opportunity! After the meeting, Helen White will advise on Basic Will Making, Living Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney. These subjects are sure to interest all those present. Afterwards, a delicious tea will be available for all members and visitors. On 7th December they will enjoy ‘In Accord – Music for Christmas’.

If you would like to become a member, do go along, you will be very welcome. You can contact their President, Venetia Pierce on 01252 702415.

in the first half. Cranleigh Folk meets at The Punchbowl Inn in Okewood Hill RH5 5PU, just south of Ockley, in the upstairs room, usually on the first Friday of the month.

Acoustic music and song from talented local singers and musicians starts at 8.30pm and ranges from contemporary to traditional including familiar favourites. Admission is free and all are welcome, whether performers or listeners.

Occasionally they have paid guests on other nights. If you need more information, email cranleighfolkclub@gmail. com or see their Facebook page: Cranleigh Folk Club.

Cranleigh Folk Friday 3rd November They will be having a ‘Showcase’ performance from an Acoustic Duo Dreamweave, as well as their usual singaround

Godalming Musical Fireworks Extravaganza Friday 3rd November The firework and funfair site at The Burys Field (GU7 1HR) will open at 6pm and the firework display will be set off at

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8pm. Always a great family start to the evening, the torchlit procession led by The Reading Scottish Pipe Band, will set off from the bottom of Church Street at 7.15pm (torches will be available to buy from 6.00pm). The procession will walk along the High Street and down Bridge Street to The Burys.

Shortly after arrival at The Burys the fireworks will dance to the music of ‘Disco Inferno’. Hotdogs, candyfloss, mulled wine, beer, tea, coffee and hot chocolate will all be available to purchase on the night. Admission will be by ticket only. An advance family ticket is £15 (2 adults + 3 children), £18 on the night, subject to availability. Just book your ticket(s) with Eventbrite, print out your ticket(s) and bring it to Crown Court or Church Street to get your entry wristbands which will allow you to take part in the procession and give you access to the firework display (adults may purchase torches on the night at £3 each).

Julian Lewry Music From Friday 3rd November There is a fantastic line up for November, but be warned, tickets are selling fast. On Friday 3rd, it’s Soft Machine, a progressive rock and jazz-rock pioneering band. On Friday 17th, it is The Icicle Works - one of my favourites since the early 1980s - Ian McNabb will also be performing songs from his solo career. Then on Friday 24th, Roachford will be performing. This is a band that scored their first success in 1989 with the hit ‘Cuddly Toy’ with frontman Andrew Roachford now also a lead vocalist with Mike & the Mechanics. These three concerts take place at St. John’s Church in Farncombe. As well as these concerts Julian is 42 VANTAGEPOINT

doing his first co-promotion over in Weybridge. On Saturday 4th, they present Keith James in Concert - The Songs of Leonard Cohen at St. James' Church, Weybridge. A concert of Cohen's amazing material in an intimate and sensitive style and setting. Tickets available online from WeGotTickets as well as direct from Julian. For full details / links on these shows as well as many others already on sale for first half 2018, see the website and/or the respective Facebook pages where you can catch all the latest news about the shows. Go to www.julianlewrymusic.com or call 01483 421520/07769 592452.

Films at Cranleigh Arts Centre From Friday 3rd November If you missed them first time round, the centre screens many of the best films. In November, they will be showing Prevenge on Friday 3rd at 8pm. On Thursday 9th at 7.30pm they screen Manchester by the Sea and on Wednesday 15th at 7.30pm. The Zoo Keeper’s Wife. Then on Saturday 18th at 1.30pm it’s Frozen Sing–a-Long and on Tuesday 28th at 7.30pm, they will show Churchill. Tickets are £8.25 adults, £7.25 Friends and £5.50 for 16s and under. Call 01483 27800 (Tuesday to Saturday 10am-4.30pm) or go to www. cranleighartscentre.org.

Grayshott Folk Club Saturday 4th November 7.30pm Just one gig this month, but what a gig! The 6-piece folk/ rock band The Willows visited a few years back but their line up has evolved over the intervening years. With beautiful

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YOUR COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD • 5-part harmonies and great song-writing they deserve wider recognition. www.thewillowsband.co.uk. The other band performing is Alden, Patterson and Dashwood. Residing in a quiet and dark corner of Norwich, this trio have been brewing up a mix of really wonderful, tuneful songs. They played at Grayshott in February and they are warmly welcomed back. It all takes place at Grayshott Village Hall.

Tickets £15 from all the usual places (Grayshott Post Office, Grayshott Wine Centre, Haslemere Bookshop) or Des O'Byrne on 01428 607096.

Chrysanthemums at Wisley Gardens Saturday 4th to Sunday 19th November 10am–3.45pm The Glasshouse team puts together a stunning display of Chrysanthemums in the Glasshouse Gallery, focusing on Charm and Japanese / Chinese cultivars. By the way, the Wisley Christmas Shop is open right up to 24th December.

From decorations and wreaths to poinsettias, and of course a Christmas tree. Gifts for all the family and some treats for you too! The opening times are 9am - 6pm (5pm from 30th October) and late opening to 8pm during pre-Christmas Glow (1st–23rd December). Sunday opening is 11am-5pm.

The garden is closed on Christmas Day. Surrey County Walkers They have some great walks during November Saturday 4th, a 6 mile easy walk around Witley Common, Witley Park and Greensand Way. Meet at Mare Hill car park, east of A286 on Roke Lane. (186/935399). Call Mary on 01483 728089. Sunday 12th, a 7 mile easy walk around Cranleigh, Downs Link, Vachery Pond, and Knowle Park.

Meet at Stocklund car park (187/055392). Call Hannes on 01483 234541. Saturday 18th, a 7.5 mile moderate walk Around Thursley, Houndsdown, Beacon Hill and Hindhead.

Meet at Thursley Recreation Ground (186/900398). Call Barry on 01252 703869. Sunday 26th, a 6 mile easy walk around Rowledge, Spreakley, Batts Corner and Alice Holt.

Meet at the playing fields car park, School Road. Rowledge (186/822434).

Cranleigh Village Sports & Social Club From Saturday 4th November Apart from all the sporting activities at the club, November has a number of live musical nights lined up. On Saturday 4th, it’s Tamila Tigers, on Saturday 11th, Swingtime Sweethearts, on Saturday 18th, Prophets 2, and on Saturday 25th, there is a Michael Jackson, tribute, which is a ticket November 2017

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The Tithe Barn & Special Pavilions, Compton, GU3 1HS An opportunity to meet Britain’s most talented makers and purchase inspirational gifts and festive foods. Demonstrations

by Abinger Cookery School. Supporting Shooting Star Chase.

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Guildford Art Society Saturday 4th to Saturday 25th November This autumn exhibition, their 85th, showcases exhibiting members’ work and is an opportunity to admire or purchase stunning and affordable original artwork by talented local artists. GAS is delighted to be joined at this exhibition by Christine Charlesworth, the renowned and talented sculptor who is Artist In Profile for the society and who will be present in The Brewhouse at 2.30pm on 8th November to talk about her work ‘A Sculptor's Story’ and to meet the public. The exhibition is held in the Guildford House Gallery, 155 High Street and entry is free. The gallery is open from 10am-4.45pm Monday to Saturday.

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event. The club is situated in Parsonage Road, Cranleigh GU6 7AN. To find out more about the club and all it offers, go to www.cranleigh.club.

entrance fee is only £1. If you would like more information about the guild, either ask at a meeting, or call Wendy Morton on 01483 429409.

Specsavers Healthcall – Eye Tests at Home Did you know that Specsavers can offer you a fully comprehensive eye care service in the comfort of your own home or a care home? Called Healthcall, the service helps those who are unable to visit a high street optician unaided.

A fully qualified optometrist conducts an eye examination – which is free through the NHS - and the dispensing of glasses and aftercare in your home environment. Kayleigh Morgan, customer service director for Surrey says: "Our team are DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checked and have complete dementia awareness training. Relatives and customers can be assured that the best possible care and attention is standard for all of our visits". Call 07818 525733 or visit the website: www.specsavers.co.uk/home-eyetests.

Jazz at The Pavilion Wednesday 8th November 8pm This show with The Sue Richardson Quintet, features trumpet player Chet Baker’s beautiful music, recalling the smoky jazz clubs of 1950s west coast cool. Running through the fantastic music is a narrative that actress Sylvia Syms helped develop. The story that unfolds engages with all audiences whether jazz fans or not and generates discussions and sparks interest. The show has been a sellout each time it’s appeared at Ronnie Scott’s. Takes place at Guildford Rugby Club, Guildford Road, Godalming GU7 3DH. Doors open at 7.30pm. Tickets £14 in advance from www. guildfordjazz.org.uk

Farncombe Morning Townswomen's Guild Wednesday 8th November 10am-12 noon This friendly guild has meetings on the second Wednesday of each month, held at The Church Room, St. John's Church, St. John's Street, Farncombe. Besides a speaker or activity, there is a raffle and refreshments. For the November meeting, they welcome back Mr. Geoffrey Lunn who will present a talk entitled 'Surrey Safari'. On 13th December, they will be holding their next meeting, more details in December's VantagePoint. Visitors are always welcome; 44 VANTAGEPOINT

Choral Evensong Service Wednesday 8th November 4.45pm As part of the celebrations to mark the 150th anniversary of Busbridge Church, the Chapel Choir of King Edward’s School, Witley will be leading the singing for a this special Evensong service. The school is itself is also celebrating an anniversary as it is 150 years since the school moved out of London to its current location in Witley. Tea & cake will be served from 4pm with a short presentation about the history of Busbridge Church commencing at 4.15pm. All are welcome. Further details available from the church office: 01483 421267 or email church.office@bhcgodalming.org.

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YOUR COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD • Meditation Sessions Mondays 10.30am-12noon and Wednesdays 7.30pm9pm every fortnight.

Takes place at Seale Natural Health, Seale, Farnham just off the Hogs Back or down the road from Puttenham and Elstead. Suitable for beginners or those who have enjoyed meditation previously. Various forms of meditation including guided meditation, silent meditation, breath work, mindfulness, reflection and more. To book, go to www. sealenaturalhealth.co.uk or call 01252 246824.

The Fountain Centre It ‘s always nice to be able to convey some good news, so here is some! Surrey’s local cancer charity, The Fountain Centre, will be able to offer a brand new service to cancer patients at Royal Surrey County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust from early October, thanks to a grant of £25,000 from the MCKS Charitable Foundation UK. The money will provide two years funding for a new post providing complementary therapy services to cancer in-patients on wards at Royal Surrey. These will include head, hand and foot massage, reflexology, pranic therapy and reiki.

Fairtrade Friday 10th and Saturday 11th November 10am to 4pm Why should we bother about Fairtrade? Well it’s the one ‘sure-fire’ way of helping the poorest people in the world to help themselves – by buying their produce and products we help them directly to trade out of their poverty. With some 5,000 items now carrying the Fairtrade mark there is quite a choice! Two special Fairtrade Days have been arranged locally in the run-up to Christmas: 3 Braemar Close, Godalming (on right at top of Holloway Hill), also with a simple lunch – donations to Christian Aid. Why not check it out for Christmas presents?

Milford & District U3A Friday 10th November 2pm At their Friday talk in Milford Village Hall, Mr. Andy Bustin will talk on ‘My Life as a Screen Extra’. He has been a TV extra for many programmes including Midsomer Murders.

Entry for the talk, tea and cakes is just £1. Non members are welcome.

The Cranleigh Art and Crafts Society Saturday 11th November 2.30pm-4.30pm The society is delighted to welcome the artist Melanie Cambridge who will be demonstrating the use of oil paints.

She is an excellent tutor and always provides a very interesting afternoon. Lately she has produced a good selection of oil paints and runs short courses for both beginners and experienced painters. They meet in the Bandroom, Village Way, Cranleigh GU6 8AF at the bottom of the large car park and always welcome visitors to join them with a £3 donation. For further information, call 01483 278698.

Free Classical Music Concert Saturday 11th November 6.30pm Conservatoire Concerts have the pleasure to present Zalce String Quartet, who will be performing a programme of Classical Mexican and Latin American music at Godalming November 2017

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Busbridge Church. This concert is organised by the Tilford Bach Society and is part of the Conservatoire Concert Series which hold monthly concerts in Godalming. Refreshments will be served before the concert and during the interval.

A retiring collection in aid of the musicians’ expenses will be collected at the end of the concert. For more details and reservations, contact Suzanne Cacciottolo on 07940 013314 or email suzanne.cacciottolo@gmail.com.

Busbridge Evening WI Tuesday 14th November 8pm This evening is the AGM when members will be reminded of what a good year it has been, but first Sheila Willis will give an informative and entertaining talk on the journey of women officers in the British Police Force ‘Handbags to Handcuffs’. It promises to be a very good evening - do go along! Friends and visitors are always very welcome further information from Pat Oxborough on 01483 417303.

Meetings are usually held at 8pm on the 2nd Tuesday each month in Busbridge Village Hall, Brighton Road, Godalming GU7 1XA. Godalming Evening Townswomen’s Guild Tuesday 14th November 7.15pm A warm welcome and hot drink will be available on arrival to members and visitors at the November meeting which is held at the Baptist Church Hall, Queen Street, Godalming on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. This month’s speaker is Godalming Town Mayor and Master Butcher Simon Thornton - Simon has been serving customers for 30 years 46 VANTAGEPOINT

and, together with trained staff, provides a knowledgeable and personal service. Now is the ideal time to serve up warming stews and casseroles! In December, they will celebrate their 80th anniversary with a celebration dinner and entertainment. Townswomen are encouraged to share ideas and views, challenge issues of importance, support each other and have fun. More information is available on becoming a ‘Townswomen’ by telephoning the Chairman on 01483 415343.

Ewhurst Horticultural Society Tuesday 14th November 7.30pm Ewhurst Horticultural Society will be holding the AGM followed by talk with slides entitled ‘25 Top Gardening Tips’

by Mark Saunders. It takes place at the Glebe Centre. There will be refreshments and a raffle. Visitors welcome £2.

Death and the Maiden Wednesday 15th to Saturday 18th November Following on from their last sell out production of Quartet, Ewhurst Players will be presenting something quite different; a gritty and claustrophobic, cat and mouse thriller. The action of the play takes place in the aftermath of a brutal horrific regime in an unnamed Latin American country and centres around Paulina Salas, a former political prisoner who was brutally raped by her captors, led by a sadistic doctor whose face she didn’t see but she heard his voice.

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Western Front Association Surrey Branch Wednesday 15th November 7.45pm Taking place in the Cobham Day Centre, members’ night sees three members talking about things dear to their heart! Alan Leakey: The Army Service Gospel organisation, Roger Learney: Demonstration of WW1 weapons and Philip Badham: Surrey in the Great War Project. Email Andy Thompson at info@eyewitnesstours.com for full details.

Grayshott Pottery Wednesday 15th Thursday 23rd November 6pm-10pm Go along to Grayshott Pottery's Christmas Shopping evenings where you will find handcrafted pottery ranges made in their workshop as well as a variety of beautiful items, from practical tableware for Christmas to gifts for all ages. Along with a free glass of mulled wine, a free gift + £10 gift voucher (over 16 only), they are offering 10% off all giftware and pottery, the perfect place to get Christmas sorted! For more information, visit www.grayshottpottery. com.

Beethoven and Faure – Autumn Encounters Thursday 16th November 2.15pm The Harry & Alisa Recital Duo are presenting a recital of piano and cello music at Christ Church, Waterden Road, Guildford, Free admission – refreshments - retiring collection. For further details, call 01483 537648.

Phyllis Tuckwell shops need volunteers Are you looking for a meaningful way to spend some spare time? If so, Phyllis Tuckwell could use your help in one of its 19 charity shops, which are located in towns and villages across West Surrey and North East Hampshire. These shops raise vital money to fund the supportive and end of life care which Phyllis Tuckwell offers. To find out more about volunteering for Phyllis Tuckwell, please contact your local shop or email voluntary.services@pth.org.uk.

Guildford Wey Valley Decorative and Fine Arts Society Thursday 16th November 10.45am Join them, in Shalford Village Hall, for their next lecture, by James Russell, entitled ‘Eric Ravilious: A life in Pictures’.

Explore the life and work of this multifaceted artist.

Refreshments available from 9.30am. Visitors £6 and new members very welcome. For more information about lectures and activities, contact the Membership Secretary on 01483 423090 or visit www.gwvdfas.org.uk.

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5EZ and the doors open 6.45pm with the film starting at 7.30pm. Tickets at £5 are available from The Clockhouse on Cranleigh Hospital League of Friends AGM 01483 420668. There is a licensed bar.

Thursday 16th November 7 for 7.15pm Cranleigh Village Hospital League of Friends is holding Art and Craft Exhibition its Annual General Meeting at the Band Room, Village Friday 17th November 2pm-4pm Way, Cranleigh followed by light refreshments. All They are holding an 'open' session to promote their Friday are welcome. For more information, visit www. afternoon art and crafts group held every week at Grayshott cranleighhospitalleagueoffriends.co.uk.

Hall. They are a very social group with varied art and craft interests, including painting, quilting, knitting and many Les Amitiés Françaises more. Why not go along to meet them, peruse their work and Thursday 16th November 7.30pm have a chat? You may even find a 'must have' present to add The next lecture at The Baptist Church Hall in Godalming to your Christmas shopping! They all look forward to seeing will be given by Brian Stimpson and is part of his series on you at the Grayshott Hall, Headley Road, Grayshott.

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Godalming Music Festival Visit their Facebook page and www.amitiesfrancaises.com Entries must be in by 17th November for dancers, 4th for details of membership or get in touch with Mr John Petty December for singers (including speech and musical theatre) at john.petty@which.net. A6 brochures have been placed and 10th January for musicians. The festival is one of the in libraries and various public places throughout Guildford, biggest in the South with over 3000 participants and takes Waverley and Woking Boroughs. They show the whole place in February and March at seven different venues programme for 2017-2018. The Baptist Church Hall is on in the town. Do you want your performing abilities to be Queen Street in the centre of Godalming and there is good recognised? Then test against the best and enter through parking. You will be very welcome! their website www.godalmingmusicfestival.org.uk.

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YOUR COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD • Rat Pack Live at The Yvonne Arnaud Theatre Friday 17th November They were the definition of cool during their 1950s and 60s Vegas heyday – Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jnr. Combining the full sound of big band swing with charisma and panache, enjoy this brilliant Rat Pack tribute.

Then the next day, Saturday 18th November,’ Big Girls Don’t Cry’ recreates the iconic sound of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, authentically recreated by a phenomenal cast and a fantastic live band. For more information on both these great shows, visit www.yvonne-arnaud.co.uk or call 01483 440000.

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Saturday 18th November 8pm Ella Fitzgerald's 100th birthday year is celebrated by Denise Jannah, accompanied by superb guitarist Wolf Martini and what’s more, they are coming to the Wilfrid Noyce Centre in Godalming. Denise is one of Holland's top vocalists, and has been invited to perform before the Dutch royal family, and many visiting dignitaries including Bill and Hilary Clinton, and Nelson Mandela. She's won numerous international awards, often appears on TV, and records for the prestigious Blue Note label. Tickets from thelittleboxoffice.com/eclectic.

Messy Church Saturday 18th November 3pm The next Messy Church at St John’s Church Farncombe will be on Saturday 18th at the church opposite the Co -op.

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Live Music at The Cranleigh Arts Centre Saturday 18th November 7.30pm Described by Acoustic magazine as, “stunning”, Mitchell and Vincent, a very accomplished folk duo, will perform traditional tunes and songs from around the British Isles on Fiddle and Classical Guitar. Bright Young Folk praised their playing for featuring, "Skilled arrangements and expert delivery of tunes and songs which showcase the vibrancy, and variety, of folk music across Britain - a thoroughly engaging and enjoyable experience". Tickets are £11, call 01483 27800 or go to www.cranleighartscentre.org.

Bramley Music Saturday 18th November 7pm Their next concert at Holy Trinity Church, Bramley is ‘Home Grown’. Performers include the trio of Emma Blanco (violin), Annelies Scott (cello) and Margaret Roberts (piano); Robert O’Connell (bass-baritone); and Alan Newcombe and Stuart White. Tickets are £10 (under 18s and students £5) and can be obtained from Robertsons in Bramley High Street or can be reserved via Stuart White on stuartwhite@waitrose.com or 01483 892645. A free glass of wine or soft drink is included. The concert is in support of the Libra Foundation http://librafoundation. org.uk/about. Incidentally, Bramley Music’s September concert raised £2,600 for the Fountain Centre which 50 VANTAGEPOINT

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Guildford Symphony Orchestra Saturday 18th November 7.30pm The programme for this delightful concert, taking place at G Live, includes Tchaikovsky - Overture from Romeo and Juliet, Rachmaninov - Piano Concerto no 1 featuring Franciso Vilar, a 21 year old Portuguese pianist who is already an internationally acclaimed prize-winning performer. Finally, Shostakovich – Symphony No 5. Ticket prices: £12 - £24 adults; Under 25s £6 - £12; Under 16s FREE. Book now via the GSO Box Office on 01483 415847 or visit the website www.g-s-o.org.uk.

David Rees-Williams Trio Sunday 19th November 3pm Guildford United Reformed Church, 83 Portsmouth Road GU2 4BS, is the venue for this concert this talented trio.

Formed in 1988, they specialise in a programme uniting the best of classical and jazz, and first caught the imagination of Radio 3 listeners in 2001 with David’s arrangement of Purcell’s ‘When I am Laid in Earth’. Subsequent recordings feature David’s arrangements of Purcell, Bach, Grieg, Faure, Franck, Debussy and Ravel. Tickets: £15 available from Guildford Tourist Information Centre, 01483 444333, email tic@guildford.gov.uk. Children 16 and under admitted free with accompanying adult. Students £3 (with ID card). More information available at www.gurcms.org.uk/events/77.

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YOUR COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD • Guildford Rambling Club From Sunday 19th November Their walks programme can be found at www. guildfordramblingclub.org.uk. Unless otherwise stated visitors are welcome to try them out on any of their walks which normally start at 10am. For the 9.5 mile figure of 8 walk from Effingham on Sunday 19th November, call Chantal on 01483 535971. Look to Rosemary on 07842 150475 as your contact for the 5 mile circular morning walk from Ash on Thursday 23rd November. For the 10 mile circular walk from Gomshall on Sunday 26th November, call Alan C on 01483 480168. Then David R on 07935 887499 who will be leading a 10 mile figure of 8 walk from Capel on Sunday 3rd December. And, last one before Christmas, Bob on 07745 572494, who will lead a 10 mile figure of 8 walk around Shere on Sunday 17th December.

Helen Allingham Exhibition at Watts Gallery 21st November to 18th February 2018 This winter, Watts Gallery – Artists’ Village, presents the UK’s first major public art gallery exhibition devoted to the artist Helen Allingham RWS (1848-1926). Allingham is one of the most familiar and well-loved of Victorian artists – in 1890 she became the first woman to be admitted to full membership of the Royal Watercolour Society and her work was highly acclaimed by leading contemporary critics, including John Ruskin. Despite this success there have been few exhibitions dedicated to her work. For further information, visit www.wattsgallery.org.uk.

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Haslemere Decorative and Fine Arts Society Tuesday 21st November 2.15pm ‘Lawrence of Arabia: Tortured Hero of Troubled Times’ is the title of their next lecture at Haslemere Hall. The lecturer, Dr Neil Faulkner, will examine through various media the different concepts of this man and legend. Visitors and new members are very welcome to join them. For more details, contact HDFAS Membership Secretary Sue Wright on 01428 683578 or email membership@haslemeredfas.co.uk.

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Ewhurst History Society Tuesday 21st November 8pm The subject is ‘Cranleigh in The Great War’ by Joy Horne. Joy is a local historian and researcher and will be talking about Cranleigh during the First World War and the effect that it had on the lives of the villagers. It will take place at Ewhurst Baptist Church and all are welcome. Non members £2 to November 2017

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Rodborough School Christmas Market Friday 24th November 5pm-8pm Rodborough School in Milford welcome all to go along and enjoy a festive evening of Christmas shopping. The school will be host to numerous stall holders offering unique gifts, craft and food. It’s a great opportunity to have a relaxing browse and guaranteed to get you into the festive spirit!

There will also be a pop up café serving delicious hot chocolate, hot mulled wine, scrummy cakes and homemade chilli. Entry is £1, and students are free! There is plenty of free parking at the school. If you are interested in having a stall (subject to availability) please email guildhair@gmail. com.

Cranleigh Decorative and Fine Arts Society Wednesday 22nd November 2pm and 7.30pm Dr Neil Faulkner will present to the Cranleigh Society, a talk on ‘Lawrence of Arabia: tortured hero of troubled times’. The legend of T E Lawrence will be analysed through memoirs, photos, films, documentaries and paintings. The talk will be held at Cranleigh Arts Centre. All are welcome. They meet on the 4th Wednesday of each month, except August and December. Information is available on their website www. cranleighdfas.org.

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Frankie Miller’s Full House Saturday 25th November 8pm Widely recognised as one of the UK's finest singer/ songwriters, Frankie's career sadly ended in 1993 following a brain haemorrhage, which left him severely disabled, unable to perform. His songs have been recorded by such major stars as Johnny Cash, Ray Charles, Etta James, Rod Stewart, Roy Orbinson, Joe Walsh, etc. A benefit CD entitled 'Double Take' included 'duet' tracks re-recorded with Rod Stewart, Elton John, Joe Walsh, Bonnie Tyler, Paul Carrack, etc. The 1999 BBC documentary 'Stubborn Kinda Fella’ included glowing testimonies from Jools Holland, Rod Stewart and his close friend Billy Connolly. With Frankie's

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Art Exhibition Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th November 10am to 4pm There is an Exhibition of Art & Crafts in Shackleford Village Hall where local artists will be displaying original paintings, mosaics and other craft works. Do pop in and have a look, admission is free.

Albury Vineyard Saturday 25th November Chef Daniel Britten (Masterchef quarter finalist) is doing a pop-up restaurant night at the Vineyard and the food will be paired with English wines. Here is the link to the website page with more information www.alburyvineyard.com/ christmas-tasting-event. Dan is just starting up 'Britten for Food' providing supper clubs, pop-ups, private dining and cookery classes www.facebook.com/Britten-ForFood-378911962480370/.

London Welsh Male Voice Choir Saturday 25th November 7.30pm Taking place at Guildford Cathedral, this should be a fabulous event to mark the UN’s International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. The LWMV Choir has thrilled crowds in 14 countries including the closing ceremony of the 2012 Olympics and supporting Take That!

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G2 Definitive Genesis Saturday 25th November 8pm G2 Definitive Genesis perform the classic ‘Seconds Out’ period in Genesis’s long and colourful history, original lead singer Peter Gabriel had recently departed to pursue his solo career only to be replaced by their relatively unknown ‘singing’ drummer Phil Collins. Rather than being doomed to failure, the 4 man era of Hackett, Banks, Rutherford and Collins lifted the band’s fame to even greater heights. This exciting concert, especially to Genesis fans, is coming to Farnham Maltings. Tickets are £20 (reserved seating). Call the box Office on 01252 745444 or go online at www. farnhammaltings.com. Doors open at 7.30pm.

Festive Runs Help Hospice Care Sunday 26th November The Fun Runs will take place in three different venues across Surrey and Hampshire, so you can choose your nearest - or your favourite. Pick from a 3.5km route around the beautiful Devil’s Punch Bowl in Hindhead on Sunday 26th, a 4k run around Broadwater Park in Godalming on Saturday 9th December, or two laps (approx. 5km) of Queens Avenue Playing Fields in Aldershot on Sunday 10th

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December. These runs are a lively and hugely enjoyable way to help local Hospice Care charity Phyllis Tuckwell support local patients and families who are living with a terminal illness, such as cancer. Everyone is welcome – including dogs (on a lead) - and you can run, jog or walk at whatever pace you feel comfortable with. All three Fun Runs start at 11am. Visit www.pth.org.uk/event-diary or call 01252 729446 to register. Registration costs £14 for adults and £7 for children (u14), and includes a Santa suit for adults and reindeer antlers with a red nose for children.

Light up a Life Service Monday 27th November 6.30pm Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice Care will be holding its annual service, in the grounds of the hospice building (situated on Waverley Lane in Farnham). There will be readings, carols and prayers and during the service, the lights on the hospice’s Christmas tree will be switched on. Anyone who would like to remember a loved one is invited to attend.

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Hans Christmas Andersen at Santa Fir Monday 27th November to Sunday 24th December 9am6pm The same family, the same great trees just a new exciting name. Lots of home grown, fresh Christmas trees. Lots of fun weekend events. Santa arrives at the farm on 2nd December at midday. For more details visit www. hanschristmasandersen.co.uk or call 01483 271770. Santa Fir, Guildford Road, Shamley Green GU5 0SQ. Electric Theatre Jazz Café Tuesday 28th November 7.30pm Winner of the Perrier Young Jazz Award, Josephine Davies is a saxophonist and composer at the forefront of the contemporary British jazz scene. She has already worked and recorded with the likes of The London Jazz Orchestra, Ronnie Scott’s Vanguard Band, Jamie Cullum, The Laurence Cottle Big Band, Sax Appeal, Will Young and the BBC Big Band, and well as a two year stint in the National Youth Jazz Orchestra. Takes place at The Electric Theatre, Onslow Street, Guildford GU1 4SZ. Tickets are £14 from Electric Theatre Box Office, call 01483 444789.

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some of the members. Annual subscription is only £8.Talks are free for members and non-members and guests are very welcome for a fee of £1. For more information on Milford Horticultural Society, check the website www. milfordhortsociety.org.uk or contact Hilary Potter on 01483 415710 or email on potters38@hotmail.com.

Cranleigh Arts & Crafts Society Craft Market Thursday 30th November 9.30 am-4pm The market will be held at Cranleigh Village Hall and everyone will be very welcome to this annual event. Any crafts people, who would like to book a stall, should call 01483 898206. They will be delighted to hear from you.

We Care This is a new support group in Ewhurst to support people with Dementia together with their carers. It is planned to start on 18th January 2018 and will meet on the first and third Thursdays of each month from 10am-12pm in the Glebe Centre. Volunteers are needed for the tasks of: management, refreshments, activities, treasurer and general help. If you might be interested, please contact Carol Franklin-Adams carol@highedser.co.uk or 07775 865125 or Tony Gauvain tony.gauvain@btopenworld.com or 01483 267027. Their next meeting will be at 9.30am on Thursday 30th November in the EYSC to form a committee, and agree roles and tasks.

Please encourage anyone you know to come and volunteer to help. A talk on ‘Dementia and how to deal with it’ is taking place on Monday 8th January at 6pm in the EYSC. Anyone interested in attending should email Tony (address above).

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Christmas Masterclass From 30th November Squires Garden Centres are running Christmas masterclasses, where you can create a traditional wreath for your front door or a candle centrepiece for your dining table. They will run on 30th November, 5th, 6th and 8th December at selected Centres. There are sessions at 10am, 2pm or 6pm (selected dates) each lasting around an hour.

Tickets are £25 per person and you’ll get tuition and all materials together with a voucher for tea or coffee and cake in the Café Bar, plus 10% off any plants purchased that day. Advanced booking is essential, either in person at Squires or call your nearest centre (excludes Woking). www. squiresgardencentres.co.uk.

The Clockhouse Christmas Fair Saturday 2nd December 10am-2pm There will be plenty of stalls for Christmas gifts as well as cakes, refreshments and a raffle with some excellent prizes.

They look forward to seeing you there. Entry by donation. If you want to buy raffle tickets in advance, they are on sale at The Clockhouse on 01483 420668. The Clockhouse is situated at Chapel Lane, Milford GU8 5EZ. Winter Show/Bazaar Saturday 2nd December 1pm Friends of Elstead Village Hall are holding a Winter Show/ Bazaar in Elstead Village Hall & Youth Centre. There will be lots of stalls and the show will feature the local school choir and the ballet school, plus a short panto by the Amdram

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Jottings Group. Entry to the bazaar is free; entry to the show is £3 for adults, free for children under 16. More information from Denise Cleaver on 01252 703739.

Cranleigh Antique Collectables Fair Thursday 2nd and 16th November 7.30am–3pm This takes place at Cranleigh Village Hall, Village Way, Cranleigh GU6 8AT. There’s easy access and parking nearby.

There are many stalls at this long-established popular fair and freshly cooked refreshments are available. You will find antiques, collectables, vintage, bric-a-brac, books, records, cards, stamps and jewellery. Free entry. Contact Paul on 07980 384491 or David on 01483 274012.

Christmas Fayre Saturday 2nd December 11am-1.30pm Held in All Saints Church, Grayswood, stalls will include raffle, bottle tombola, cakes, gifts, brocante, bulbs and plants, crafts, books and DVDs and much more. Soup and bacon butties will be served from 12pm-1.30pm. Entrance £1 adults (includes tea/coffee and a biscuit!); children under 10 free. Pop in and join the fun! For more information, contact Di on 01428 654303, email drdcook01@gmail. co.uk or Shirley on 01428 653285, email shirley1941@ btinternet.com.

Cranleigh Christmas Bazaar Saturday 2nd December 10am-1.30pm Cranleigh & District Lion Tamers are holding their annual Bazaar in Cranleigh Village Hall. Why not hire a table at a

cost of £12 to sell your own homemade crafts or gifts. If this interests you, contact Dot on 01483-273680 for more details. Proceeds raised go to local causes so why not go along and support them by kick starting or finishing your Christmas shopping. They look forward to your support.

Macmillan Christmas Fair Saturday 2nd December 10am-3.30pm The annual Christmas Fair put on by the Haslemere & District Committee of Macmillan Cancer Support will be at Grayshott Village Hall. Stalls, old and new, will be offering a wide variety of Christmas gifts, while Macmillan – in addition to a Craft Stall - will be selling home-made cakes, biscuits, jams and preserves as well as Christmas wreaths. Teas, coffees and lunches will be available. Admission is £3, with children free.

As in previous years, there will be the Macmillan Christmas Tree Decoration Challenge, with 8 local schools competing to decorate a tree. Visitors to the fair will be able to vote for the ‘Best in Show’, with prizes for the top three.

Godalming and Villages Lions Club Christmas Charity Music Night Saturday 2nd December 7.25pm-11.15pm The Sidewinder Dance Band will be playing swing, popular, and festive music at Priorsfield School, Godalming. All proceeds to Rethink Mental Illness and Lions Charity Fund for Needy Causes. Take your own drinks and nibbles. Entry by ticket only at £12 per person. For more information, contact Tony Peto on 01428 684680 or email antjan01@ btinternet.com.

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YOUR COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD • Guildford in Harmony Saturday 2nd December Oakleaf Enterprise is putting on a charity choir concert featuring a variety of performances from four local choirs and Oakleaf’s very own guitar group. Tuck into a homemade mince pie and enjoy a nice warm cuppa whist also supporting your local mental health charity. Singing is notoriously good for your mental health and wellbeing, so why not join them at Guildford Baptist Church and have a good old sing along! Tickets: £8 with group discounts available for groups of 10+. Call 01483 303649 or email charlotte.may.jones@gmail.com.

The Wharf Nursery School and Children's Centre They have some vacancies for new governors. Are you passionate about the importance of education for all? Do you want to work with an experienced team but bring a new perspective? Did you know that no background in education is required and training is provided? All you need is a willingness to learn and an enquiring mind. Clare Masters would love to share with you how important The Wharf is to the local community and discuss what being a governor means. Contact the office on 01483 415220 or office@ wharf.surrey.sch.uk to arrange an initial chat.

Grayshott Flower Club Wednesday 6th December 7pm The club meets at Grayshott Village Hall and at their December meeting, there will be a demonstration given

by Christine Evans the title of which is ‘Christmas’. The members competition is ‘All that Glistens’ so it looks as if they are starting the Christmas Festivities early this year! On Saturday 16th December Ann Maree Dicker will be giving a Christmas Workshop helping to make one or two seasonal arrangements. If you would like any further information on this friendly Club, which always welcomes visitors and new members, call 01428 651956.

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Dick Whittington at the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre Friday 8th December to Sunday 7th January This Christmas, the traditional family Panto at Guildford’s Yvonne Arnaud Theatre is one of everyone’s favourites, Dick Whittington! It stars Cornwell (Daisy in Keeping up Appearances and Mrs Claus in the Christmas favourite, Santa Claus the Movie) as Fairy Bowbells. Prices range from £20 - £28.50 with a £5 discount for under 16s. On Wednesday 3rd January at 12 noon, there is a ‘Relaxed Performance'. This is open to everyone, but the environment has been specifically adapted for families with children with an Autistic Spectrum Condition, individuals with sensory and communication disorders, those with learning disabilities and anyone who would benefit from a more relaxed environment. Call the box office on 01483 440000 for more information and to book tickets.

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YOUR COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD • Family, Cockney Rebel, Joe Cocker, Katie Melua, Cat Stevens, Linda Lewis, and of course Rod Stewart! It takes place at The Wilfrid Noyce Centre, Godalming and you can get tickets from thelittleboxoffice.com/eclectic.

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Cats Protection Guildford and Godalming Branch Saturday 9th December It’s your last chance to buy our quality Christmas cards, diaries, calendars and presents for your cats and all the family. Find them at the Churches Together Day in Godalming, they willl be there from 9am until 4pm. If you can help the branch in any way please call them on 01483 422529, or email GuildfordandGodalmingcatsprotection@ hotmail.com.

Festive Cruises on The Wey & Arun Canal Bookings are already being taken for the extremely popular Santa Cruises which will be running on 10th, 17th, 21st, 22nd and 23rd December. Trips depart at 11am, 12 noon and 2.00pm and cost £10 per person to include festive refreshments and a gift from Santa for all children under 12 years of age. There will also be a Santa Cruise for the grown-ups on Friday 15th December, 7.30pm–9pm. It’s a 90 minute trip along the canal whilst enjoying a glass of mulled wine with snacks, and seasonal sing-along music.

Santa will also have a small gift for everyone! Tickets cost £15 per person. On Boxing Day and New Year’s Day festive trips depart at 11am, 12 noon and 2pm. Tickets: £6 for adults; £3 for children. Booking in advance is essential for all the trips. Full details are available on the website and bookings can be made online. Alternatively, call The Wey & Arun Canal Trust Office on 01403 752403 or email office@ weyandarun.co.uk. More information at www.weyandarun. co.uk.

The Wintershall Nativity Play Wednesday 13th to Sunday 17th December The hugely acclaimed Wintershall Nativity Play will be performed both inside and outside of Holly Barn at Wintershall, Bramley near Guildford. To book the Nativity, call 01793 418299 or book online at www.wintershallestate.com. Performance times are 13th-15th December at 4.30pm & 7pm, 16th December 11am, 2.30pm & 5.30pm, 17 December 2.30pm & 5.30pm. Performances are 90 minutes long and there is free parking. The plays are extremely popular so do book early.

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