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8 Greyfriars Revisited Phil Kemp visits the award-winning vineyard 12 Glorious Gardens April is a beautiful time to visit gardens says Beth Otway 18 Fashion The colour war is here! 20 AppArt 2018 Easter Exhibition and Sculpture Trail 22 Motoring The latest news with Andy Goundry

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• THE EDITOR'S NOTE We had a great response to last month’s article on dog walking, which just goes to show how many canine lovers we have in this area. One of the readerrecommended walking areas was Frensham Little Pond and a comment was included about it being a great place for dogs to swim. Unfortunately that is not the case, as I have been asked to point out by the National Trust. Because the site has been designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest by Natural England, there are some restrictions in place which include not allowing dogs to swim in the pond. I have to say that, as a regular visitor myself, I was not aware of this and it seems that many others are equally unaware, so I am happy to let readers know. I am certainly more aware that there are rare ground nesting birds that reside in the heather, such as nightjar and woodlark, and that walkers are asked that their dogs are kept under close control (preferably on leads) during the breeding season from March to September. This obviously applies to many places in our area, so please do keep an eye out for signage when out walking with our fourlegged friends. April really is a lovely month and is the ideal time for us to get out and about. We are so lucky to have lovely gardens in the wider local area, and our gardening writer Beth has picked out a few well worth visiting in her article this month. There are so many more of course and a number of these are open for charity under the National Garden Scheme (NGS). This is a great organisation, based locally near Guildford, which has over 3,700 breathtaking private gardens open every year. What a great opportunity to see gardens much like our own in size and scale - and get design and planting inspiration or just enjoy the skills of talented amateurs. Full information is available on their website at www.ngs.org.uk or in The Garden Visitor’s Handbook 2018, available in all good bookshops. We have five copies of this available to win on our website at www.vantagepointmag.co.uk. Good luck!

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revisited Phil Kemp visits the award-winning vineyard on the Hog’s Back THE CHALKY south-facing slopes of the North Downs provides a perfect setting to reward a small group of pioneering vineyard owners for their forward-thinking adventure, this being to establish English wine as not only a popular choice for wine-lovers but also to become serious contenders in the international wine scene. Michael and Hilary Wagstaff took over Greyfriars Vineyard only seven years ago and have quickly and successfully transformed it from a hobby-scale outfit into a commercially successful winery - which last year produced 70,000 bottles of sparkling wine, and 5,000 of still wine. Until recently they were also managing a vineyard in Shere near Guildford, but surprisingly the couple had no hands-on experience of growing and harvesting wine prior to this, having come individually from successful careers in the petroleum industry and legal profession. There is an interesting story as to what triggered this dramatic life-style jump, as Michael explains: “Hilary bought me a book on viticulture, written from a geological perspective by my old geology lecturer from Imperial College, and it really sparked our interest.”

down the road – literally a mile-and-a-half away. And all that happened in the same week! So, in 2010 we moved into the village and we took over the vineyard and it’s been a rollercoaster ride since then!” The couple are supported by a hardworking and experienced team including brother-inlaw David, who is their vineyard manager, and winemaker Loic who hails from France and who also has extensive experience on vineyards in Australia and New Zealand. Greyfriars has attracted a lot of attention in the highly competitive world of wine. In 2017 the vineyard was presented with a Gold Decanter Award for their Blanc de Blancs Brut sparkling white wine, and also silver and bronze awards.

“It was quite serendipitous really,” added Hilary. “Having been inspired by the book we had also just found our dream house in Puttenham, and then someone pointed out there was a vineyard up for sale

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Michael, adding with a proud laugh: “So we must be doing something right!” I was eager to explore the vineyards to get a sense, not just of the scale of Greyfriars’ operation, but also to grasp just what it takes to run a successful English winery. Standing by an impressive expanse of rows of wired vines, stretching out into the distance of this beautiful setting on the slopes of the Hog’s Back, Michael waved his hand across the landscape before us. “We have planted 60,000 vines, supported by 400km of wire on 18,000 wooden posts. The vines start to come to life in mid-April and once the shoots get up to a manageable height we trim them with a leafcutter on the side of the tractor to manage the canopy so that you can get in to harvest the grapes.” “We also have to prepare for frosts,” added Hilary. “We can get bad ones in March but late frosts can occur well into the first or second weeks of May. You’ve seen the large pallets of what look like paint pots? Well, they’re actually ‘bougies’, the French word for candles, and we put them out in the fields, thousands of them, ready to light when we suspect a frost may strike. You could lose your crop once the buds have burst so the candles once lit raise the temperature around the vines sufficiently to prevent that.” Looking out over the vines I commented on what I could imagine as an amazing and almost surreal sight, especially when viewing them from a distance in the darkness. “Yes, it is,” agreed Michael. “We even had the BBC’s One Show phone us up having heard about this and wanting to send out a TV crew to film it. Sadly, we’d finished the candle lighting – but maybe next year?” The Wagstaffs also have a second vineyard site further along the Hog’s Back towards Guildford, and where I was to experience for myself the Monkshatch Cave. Literally dug into the chalk on the side of the North Downs this tailormade cave provides a perfect controlled environment for ageing their vintage wines. “The cave provides three-and-a-half thousand square feet of storage. We’ve currently got 140,000 bottles in here but there is capacity for quarter of a million!”, boasted Hilary.

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Images from the previous page: The vines and the vineyard owners Hilary and Michael Wagstaff. Above from top left: Michael Wagstaff overseeing production; Automated bottle filling process; vineyard manager David Line (all images Phil Kemp); the vineyard in leaf.

The cave, with its cold bare chalk walls and low-lighting, felt like a perfect set for a James Bond film. Fitting perhaps as the cave and the natural roof above provides the vineyard with a perfect site for their popular open days. I am by no means a wine aficionado but my visit to Greyfriars has certainly provided a tantalising introduction to their awardwinning range of English sparkling and still white and rose wines. Why not take an adventure out onto the North Downs on one of the Wagstaff’s tastings and open days? I’d be surprised if you didn’t share my enthusiasm. Phil Kemp is a Godalming-based writer and photographer. www.weyriver.co.uk. FIND OUT MORE www.greyfriarsvineyard.co.uk www.facebook.com/greyfriarsvine/ www.twitter.com/Greyfriarsvine

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April is a beautiful time to visit local gardens, says Beth Otway APRIL IS such a magical time of year! It’s quite simply awe inspiring to see the landscape being painted by mother nature in every beautiful shade of green, as more leaves unfurl and the view becomes ever greener each day. I love to be outside, surrounded by the birds singing and bees buzzing. On warm days you may see butterflies flying – look out for the green toned Brimstone butterfly this month. Whether you're looking for inspiration, a family day out, a beautiful place for a walk or an opportunity to unwind, I am sure you'll find everything you wish for in these beautiful gardens. Did you watch the recently filmed mini-series of Howards End, which was broadcast on the BBC at the end of last year? Vann, a privately-owned house and Arts and Crafts garden, near Godalming, was used as the location. Vann occupies a charming location, nestled in amongst beech and oak woodland, surrounded by fields. The gardens at Vann extend to five acres, and feature a truly magical water garden which was designed by Gertrude Jekyll and is a pure delight! A natural stream has been cleverly engineered to flow into the rill, down to the lake, via a series of ponds and into the water garden.

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This area is utterly enchanting and was also planted by Gertrude Jekyll in 1911, with shuttlecock ferns, Solomon’s seal, and a multitude of spreading bog and water plants including trachystemons, peltiphyllums, rodgersias, and calthas, which have endured creating a naturalistic, lushly planted paradise. The name Vann comes from the words venne or fenne, meaning bog. The snakeshead fritillaries, which Gertrude Jekyll planted, have now spread and naturalised, they simply relish this dewy ground. Gertrude Jekyll planned much of the planting at Vann. Over the years some of this planting has evolved, newer cultivars have replaced a number of the older more invasive or less floriferous plants, but this garden is still undoubtedly a Jekyll garden. Visitors can admire the vertical Yew Walk, with its central rill and twin borders filled with crocus,

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been restored and adapted by the gardens’ current owners. Dunsborough Park features borders which have undergone restoration work designed by Penelope Hobhouse, with later re-workings made by Rupert Golby. The older walled garden was remodelled with divisions to create garden rooms, which were designed by Simon Johnson. The tulip meadow will deliver the wow factor at Dunsborough Park this April, but visitors will undoubtedly be impressed by the gardens’ enchanting folly bridge, the 70ft ginkgo hedge, espalier trained fruit trees, and daffodils, alongside the garden owners’ collection of garden statues, sculptures, and ornaments. Dunsborough Park is a privately-owned house and garden, it will be opening to the public from 11.30am until 3pm, on Saturday 14th April, Thursday 19th April, Saturday 21st April and Saturday 28th April.

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pulmonarias, and erysimums. There’s even a topiary cat, chasing after a topiary mouse! Vann is particularly charming in springtime, its naturalised plantings of daffodils and snakeshead fritillaries epitomise the joy and wonder of spring. Wildflowers, cowslips, and forget-me-nots only serve to add to the dreaminess of this delightful spring garden, increasing this garden’s loveliness. Vann is opening to the public from Sunday 15th April until Wednesday 18th April, opening from 10am until 6pm each day. Vann is also open every Wednesday from the 1st April 2018 to the 30th June. Don’t miss your chance to see this classically beautiful, naturalistic garden as its spring glory reveals itself. Dunsborough Park in Ripley boasts a glorious 100 acres of grounds, which feature a spectacular tulip meadow, the Dutch garden, a productive cut flower garden, a tranquil Italian garden, a beautiful white garden, and the water garden with its charming folly bridge. The gardens and grounds at Dunsborough Park were originally laid out in the eighteenth century, the gardens continued to be added to over the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, and have

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Improvement works continue in earnest at RHS Garden Wisley, so the gardens may look quite different depending on when you last visited. I love to visit the Alpine House at Wisley in spring time, where you can get to know many charming, dainty alpine flowers. The plants on display are tended to daily and changed frequently, so you’ll always find a new favourite flower here! The orchard at Wisley is full of pretty apple, pear, and cherry blossom in springtime, which is complemented by spring flowering bulbs, while Battleston Hill is ablaze with the colour of camellia, magnolia, rhododendron, and azalea blooms. Do ensure that you plan at least one visit to Winkworth Arboretum in Godalming this April to enjoy their magnificent display of bluebells, which carpet the woodland at this National Trust gem. Listen out for call of the male cuckoo, or a woodpecker drilling, as you explore this woodland spring paradise. Birdwatchers can look out for chiffchaffs, willow warblers, little grebes, and common sandpipers at Winkworth, and on warm days brimstone, orange tip, speckled wood, small copper butterflies, and white butterflies can be spotted in the arboretum. There are many trees to admire at Winkworth. In April there is always a

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Kew’s cherry walk delights visitors with a profusion of pink and white cherry blossom trees. There are at least two hundred and fifty magnolias at Kew, this is a great time to admire these magnificent trees, as well as to delight in daffodil, tulip, lilac, and wisteria flowers. From Friday 30th March to Sunday 15th April, younger visitors can take part in A big day out with Peter Rabbit™ at Kew Gardens with activities based on the tales by Beatrix Potter, focusing on edible plants. Comparable with gardens considered national treasures, the Walled Garden at Loseley House covers 2.5 acres and is divided into ‘rooms’ each with its own unique planting scheme and personality. There’s the rose garden with over one thousand bushes, the flower garden with its maze of pathways and hidden corners and the white garden that contrasts spectacular, showy, blooms with lush yet subtle silver and grey foliage. Then there is the extensive herb garden, the organic vegetable garden with its unusual varieties and, just outside the walls, the wildflower meadow – a haven of calm and tranquillity. Top: Tulip trial at RHS Wisley. Above: Bluebells at Winkworth. Below: Kew Gardens' Palm House

Magnolia in bloom. Magnolia Kobus, a Magnolia species that originates from Japan, produces a spectacular display of six petalled, snowy white flowers, which are touched with the most delicate tinges of pink. Wild garlic grows in profusion at Winkworth, as does my favourite, greater stitchwort in addition to many other beautiful wildflowers. The attractions I have recommended so far are not ideal venues for the disabled visitor. Much of the ground at Winkworth Arboretum is very steep and uneven, and although Wisley has improved some of its paths, it is not the most accessible of gardens. However, if you venture a little further, the Royal Botanical Gardens at Kew are a dream come true for all garden visitors. The paths at Kew are wide, flat, and smooth, they’re easy to both travel or walk over, ideal for wheelchairs or buggies, easier and smoother both for the passengers, and for those pushing them! A visit to Kew allows disabled visitors the opportunity to appreciate the gardens alongside their friends and family, rather than having to stay behind or rushing on ahead, as is so often the case when visiting gardens with narrower pathways. The gardens at Kew extend to three hundred acres, they are a delight to visit at any time of year. In springtime

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AppArt’s Easter Art Exhibition features accomplished artists from Farnham and all over the South East. APPART’S ANNUAL Easter art exhibition and sculpture trail continues to grow its reputation as a showcase for some of the finest artists in the South East and Farnham artists are well represented. Last year’s appearance on BBC South Today widened its appeal and led to record attendances.

are provocative and allegorical and deliberately challenge the viewer to come up with their own interpretation of the work. ‘Bird Play’ is intriguing and has a surreal feel to it. Maria Ellis is an artist that is passionate about drawing and painting and this year her acrylic pictures of seagulls and a peregrine have caught our attention.

Surrey-based artist Roger Dellar will open AppArt on Friday 30th March (Good Friday) and will be one of many distinguished artists on view. Roger Dellar is a professional figurative artist who works in oils, pastels, mixed media, acrylics, and water based media.

Penny Fleet creates wonderful still life paintings of flower arrangements and ‘Summer Sweet Peas’, a collage of acrylic, ink, oil and pastel, is a fine example. Jean Heathcoate paints local scenes in oil and she employs an impressionistic style to bring out the nature of the scene and its mood. ‘Bighton’ is an uplifting view of this colourful landscape.

Roger’s paintings have an impressionistic feel to them. Many of his paintings have dark undertones and accents of light and this enables him to capture that moment in time of his chosen subject. ‘Hampton Court Skaters’ is a good example of this.

AppArt’s Easter Exhibition and Sculpture Trail is open from 10am to 4pm from Friday 31st March (Good Friday) to the 14th April. Entry is free, refreshments are available and a warm welcome is ensured.

Farnham abounds with talented artists who work in many different medias. Stavros Kotsiréas paints and sculpts and we first saw his intricate sculptures at RHS Wisley. He takes an inanimate object out of the natural world and places it in a still life arrangement. Such as ‘When I dream I fear nothing’.

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Denise Jaques specialises in beautifully-designed mosaics sculptures. Her sculptures often have an organic theme and they sparkle and move in the wind. By contrast Allan Wallis’s sculpture reflects his sense of humour and it is the juxtaposition of the subject with an object that amuses. ‘Hog Wash’ and ‘Puddle Duck’ with the green wellingtons illustrate this. Chris Sercombe paints ‘alla prima’ with painting knives in oil from direct observation and his still life studies are striking and ‘Easter Buns’ has a seasonal theme Ronnie Ireland paintings

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First of all, a big thank you to Stefan for taking over the jottings for March. As he mentioned, Angie and I had a fantastic holiday in Sri Lanka. It is a beautiful country and the people are delightful. We stayed in seven different locations and saw some amazing sights and tasted some fantastic food. We decided to push the boat out and have the holiday especially designed for us and to this end we went to Godalming Travel who have a lot of knowledge of the country. They did a terrific job and the whole holiday went without a single hitch. If you fancy going somewhere a little different, we can thoroughly recommend it. Boot Fair Sunday 1st April The Rural Life Centre in The Reeds Road, Tilford GU10 2DL will be holding its first boot fair of the 2018 season on Easter Sunday, running from 8am until 12 noon. The car boot fee is £6, with free entrance for buyers, and is organised by the Rustics in aid of the museum. Do go along to see what great bargains can be had. The second boot fair of the season will be on Sunday 6th May.

Douglas Wright on 01428 751205 or 07801 989630 or email douglaswright@3countiesbridge.com. Head2head Theatre From 3rd April They present Peter Pan in A Pickle – half-day Easter fun for children with SEND and their families. Includes interactive, walkabout, multi-sensory theatre plus lunchtime activities. Move around their special school venues discovering scenes and meeting characters from the story. Fun songs, multisensory experiences, Makaton signing, VOCAs, advance packs and familiarisation sessions. They will be at Henry Tyndale School (Farnborough) on 3rd-4th April, Portesbery School (Camberley) on 9th-11th April and Woodlands Meed School (Burgess Hill) on 13th-14th April. Contact: office@ head2headtheatre.co.uk or call 01372 278021 / 07519

Friends Together Do you know anyone who is suffering from bereavement and would like support? If so, do take them along to their informal friendly get-togethers, over a cup of tea, where they can meet others in a similar situation. Discussions cover anything of interest to the people present. They meet weekly, Monday afternoon 3pm-4.30pm (excluding bank holidays) and for those who cannot manage daytime meetings they will also, from April, be meeting on the 2nd and 4th Monday evening from 8pm-9.30pm, and thereafter each month. Meetings take place at 40 Degreez, Dogflud Way, Farnham GU9 7UT. For more information go to www.friendstogetherbereavement.org or call 07999 368128. The 3 Counties Bridge Club Tuesday 3rd April The club is open to everyone and a partner is provided if necessary. You can go along just for the session, which costs £6. They begin at 7.15pm on Tuesdays, arrive at 7pm, and on Thursdays at 9.45 for 10am at Quinnettes, Eddystone Court, Churt Road, Churt GU10 2NU. The Thursday session introduces the challenge and excitement of duplicate bridge and advice and help with the bidding and play is provided if necessary. The pace is gentle and the atmosphere friendly. For further details or to register your interest, contact April 2018

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The Farnham Society Wednesday 4th April 7.30pm for 8pm At this evening lecture at St Joan’s Centre, Tilford Road, Dr Diana Devlin talks about Rebuilding Shakespeare’s Globe. A highly accomplished Shakespeare scholar, Dr Devlin was chairman of the committee that planned and accomplished the building of Shakespeare’s Globe with Sam Wannamaker and Professor Andrew Gurr. For further details email 1secretary. fsoc@gmail.com or go to www.farnhamsociety.org.uk. Free Easter Activity Day Wednesday 4th April 10am-12.30pm Calling all families! A chance for the whole family to get crafty with free Easter themed activities in the Nave at Guildford Cathedral. Pick up a free Explorer Bag to discover the hidden secrets of this beautiful Cathedral and take part in a Treasure Hunt. The shop, Season’s Restaurant and exhibition rooms will be open throughout the holidays. Everyone welcome. Visit www.guildford-cathedral.org for details. Heartstart Farnham Lions Would you know what to do if someone collapses or is in serious distress? Would you be able to provide life saving aid to a loved one, a friend, or even a stranger on the street? Now nearing six years of service to the community, teaching Emergency Life Support (ELS) skills, Heartstart Farnham Lions continue classes on the following dates : April 4th and 18th, May 2nd, 16th and 30th, June 13th and 27th. These classes are bookable now via the website: www.heartstartfarnhamlions. co.uk or by email at heartstartfarnhamlions@hotmail.co.uk.

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is an Art Show, and Sally Cowper will talk about08/02/2018 the work 09:31 of the CAB. For information about joining, contact Hilary Pettman on 01252 703217. Farnham Maltings - A Room with a Jew Friday 6th April 8pm An hour of stand up from Joe Bor – award-winning comedian, Jewish Comedian of the Year and star of BuzzFeed’s hit YouTube series Worth It UK. TV credits include Mock the Week and Have I Got News For You. Tickets are £12; pre-show dining and ticket £20.50. Call 01252 745444 or go to www. farnhammaltings.com. Surrey Border Movie Makers Friday 6th April They meet on the first Friday of each month and are a film making club whose members consist of retired professionals, experienced film makers and complete beginners. They share a love of making films which they do to the best of their ability including holiday films, drama and documentary. They always welcome new members. Interested in seeing what they do? Visit the website www.surreyborder.org.uk or go along to one of their monthly meetings; your first visit is free. They meet at the St Joan’s Centre, 19 Tilford Road, Farnham GU9 8DJ. There is plenty of parking. Contact secretary@surreyborder.org.uk. Facebook www.facebook.com/SurreyBorderMovieMakers/timeline. Grayshott Folk Club Friday 6th April 7.30pm A return visit from Connla, (www.connlamusic.com) a

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YOUR COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD • camaraderie, new friends, great fun and musical achievement are just a few of the benefits of choir membership. Hart Male Voice Choir, one of the foremost choirs in Southeast England, is looking for new members. The concert tours are always enjoyable with the choir joined by wives and girlfriends for visits to Holland, Spain, Sweden, Germany, South Africa, Portugal Scotland and Ireland. Previous choral experience is not essential for new members as group voice-coaching and rehearsal CDs are provided. If you think you might be interested in joining them, have a look at their website www.hartmvc.org.uk or contact Jack Salway at j.salway@ btinternet.com or call 01428 683405. Farnham Art Society Monday 9th April An evening of Life Drawing where we have a lovely model joining us. Please bring your own materials and easels, floor cover if necessary etc. This is untutored and all levels are very welcome. Venue for these events is St Joans New Church Hall, 29 Tilford Road, Farnham GU9 8DJ. Farnham Afternoon Townswomen’s Guild Tuesday 10th April 2pm Liz May will give a talk about the history of Farnham museum in the Methodist Church Hall South Street. The guild meets there on every 2nd Tuesday of the month at 2pm. Just go along and meet their group, enjoy talks, outings and many varied activities in the company of friendly women and enjoy a cup of tea too! For further details, contact Jill Hale on 01252 712090. The King’s Men (Cambridge) Tuesday 10th April 7.30pm Back by popular demand, another chance to hear this world class close harmony group at St. Luke’s Church, Grayshott. They are formed of half of the Current Scholars of King’s College, Cambridge and are on tour, dazzling audiences with a programme of classical and popular songs and organ works. Tickets are £15 (£5 for under 18s) and are available from The Red Rose Tea Room, The Church Office or online at www. stlukes-grayshott.org. Hale WI Wednesday 11th April 1.45pm They will be meeting at the Hale Village Hall and their speaker will be Margaret Arnott who will be talking about the National Gardens Scheme. Tea and cake will be served after the talk. Visitors will be very welcome. Take a Trip Down Memory Lane… Wednesday 11th April 2pm-4pm Farnham ASSIST will be holding an afternoon of song, memories and local history at the Farnham Vineyard centre, Church House, Union Road, Farnham GU9 7PT on Wednesday 11th April at 2-4pm. A cream tea will be served and a talk given by the curator of Farnham Museum. All welcome. Cost £5. Call 01252 717710 or email info@farnham-assist.org.uk to book. Enjoy driving? They need volunteer minibus drivers on the second Sunday and fourth Monday of the month on an ad hoc basis to suit you. If this is of interest please call Farnham ASSIST on 01252 717710. April 2018

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Tilbourne Players - The Cemetery Club 19/01/2018 13:14 Thursday 12th to Saturday 14th April 8pm If you think this is a tragedy all about death, you’d be wrong. In fact it’s about enjoying life, living it to the full and relishing the loves and friendships along the way. Noel Thompson, who lately appeared as the vicar in Make Way for Lucia, is a very experienced actor and director, and has chosen this play for its wry humour and poignant moments as well as for being a very entertaining play. Basically the story revolves around three life-long friends, now widows, who meet each month to chat and to visit their husbands’ graves. Performances take place at Tilford Institute. To book tickets, call 01252 724344. For online booking, go to www.tilbourneplayers.org.uk. Music at the Pottery Friday 13th April 8.15pm Music at the Pottery is a community event held at the Farnham Pottery in Wrecclesham, showcasing local musicians. The line up for April features jazz ensemble the Three Amigos, singer Louise Coles, slide guitarist Keith Bayley and Farnham’s own singer/songwriter, Peter Crutchfield. BYO and £5 on the door. Advanced reservations at www.thefarnhampottery.co.uk. Pottery Lane, Wrecclesham GU10 4SL. Waverley Dowsers Society Friday 13th April 7.15pm for 7.30pm They hold their meetings at The Unitarian Hall, Meadrow, Godalming GU7 3JB, opposite the Texaco Garage on the A3100. Meetings are held every 2nd Friday of the month and entry is £5 members and £8 for guests including free refreshments. All welcome. At this meeting they will hold

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might be time; email andrew.bentley@chawtonhouse.org. Refreshments available and you could also take in a visit to Jane Austin’s house which is nearby. Entry to the fair is £5. The Frensham Sponsored Horse Ride Sunday 22nd April It will start at Stockbridge Farm, Tilford. The FSHR supersedes the highly successful Frensham Sponsored Ride held over the last four decades in Tilford. The organising committee of the ’old’ ride, decided to hand over the reins to the Hedgehogs, Farnham’s local charity www.thehedgehogs.org.uk. The Hedgehogs have operated in Farnham for nearly 60 years and its mantra is ‘Helping Local People in Need’ and organisations in Farnham and the surrounding villages. The FSHR will retain similar objectives to the ‘old’ ride and the proceeds will be distributed across a wide range of organisations and individuals who require support. For further details and how to enter, visit www.frenshamshr.org. Need to change or make a Will? 23rd-26th April If so, Kidd Rapinet will be happy to help. Farnham ASSIST and Kidd Rapinet will be working together during 23rd-26th April. If you prepare a Will with Kidd Rapinet, instead of paying them, donate a sum equivalent to 50% of the usual fee to Farnham ASSIST to support the charity. Terms and restrictions apply. Call 01252 717710 for details. Farnham Weyside Rotary Club The Club is actively looking for new members and would invite

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Unseen Artists Friday 27th and Saturday 28th April In its third year, this unique exhibition, supported by Farnham Town council and organised by FADEG, is becoming something of a fixture in Farnham`s cultural life. There`s a world of creative activity occurring out of public view among people with learning disabilities, on the cusp of dementia, mental health problems or simple isolation, as well as small art groups, recovering soldiers and pupils from special schools. It offers them the opportunity to display their considerable talents and the community a chance to appreciate them. Held over two days from 9am to 6pm, at the Long Kiln Gallery in the Farnham Maltings, it deserves a visit; you`ll be surprised by the originality and talent on display. Theatre Maltings - Nuketown Saturday 28th April 7.30pm What would you do with 205 billion pounds? Nuketown is a combined storytelling and protest art project about cities, public money and the possible end of life as we know it. This is one man’s epic quest to find love, a lost cat and the

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Grayshott Folk Club Saturday 28th April 7.30pm In their final gig of April, they welcome Joe Topping and Scott Poley. Joe is a brilliant singer, guitarist and songwriter and Scott an exceptional guitarist and pedal steel guitar player. The very talented Shackleton Trio add support. Tickets are £12 for Adults and £6 for Under 16s, available from Grayshott Post Office and Haslemere Bookshop or call Des O'Byrne on 01428 607096.

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Farnham Bowling Club Sunday 29th April from 2pm They are celebrating their 140th Anniversary this year. The club was formed in 1878 behind The Bush Hotel before moving to its current green in Bear Lane in 1937. They are having an open day ‘taster’ roll-up session for anyone wishing to discover whether bowling is a sport they could participate in. Bowls will be supplied and all you need to have is a pair of flat shoes. For more information visit their website www. farnhambowlingclub.co.uk or call 07771 681812.

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