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August is always a quiet month. Family holidays are the name of the game and I have to say that we are no exception. If you’re not going away there is still a lot to do. If you want some help, take a look at our main feature this month to give you some great ideas. When the sun shines, there are few nicer places to be than dear old England. Whatever you get up to, have a great month. Rocket Science To Wednesday 31st August The RHS teamed up with the UK Space Agency to send 2kg of rocket seeds to the International Space Station for the Rocket Science project. These seeds have returned to Earth and been distributed to 10,000 schools across the country, so that children can carry out their own experiments to discover the effects of space travel on food production. Launching this summer will be a free activity every weekday including gardening, music, and arts and crafts linked to the mission. Look out for rocket-filled dishes at Taste of Wisley cafés and the Food Hall, or pick up star and rocket cookies for your picnic. Take your family along for a full day of fun every day of the holidays. Activities every day, some bookable in advance; visit www.rhs.org.uk/wisley for what’s on when. Normal garden admission applies. Waverley Training Services Disappointed with your grades? Don’t let that determine your future; Waverley Training Services in Farnham are ready to help you start again. Their Step into Work programme is completely free, it will help you to improve your English and maths, and prepare you for the world of work. They could help you into an excellent apprenticeship as an alternative to college. To join their friendly, professional group contact Denise Flaxton on 01252 725872 or email denise.flaxton@waverley.gov.uk.
Personalised Learning for Dyslexia and SpLD To Friday 26th August The Helen Arkell Dyslexia Centre, Frensham, Farnham GU10 3BL is delighted to offer personalised learning sessions during the holidays to help students in Key Stages 1 – 4 consolidate their skills. Each 60 minute session will be on a 1:1 basis and will be delivered by an experienced specialist teacher. Lesson content will be planned according to each student’s individual needs. Email Julie Hall at enquiries@arkellcentre.org.uk or call 01252 792400. Fee £58.20 (10% discount if 5 or more sessions booked). The centre also runs courses for university students and indeed for parents of children with dyslexia. See www.helenarkell.org.uk. Lunchtime Jazz Pianist Esmond Clements and Bassist Marianne Windham playing the great English and American songbooks, jazz standards, and the wonderful bossa novas of Brazil, with the occasional special guest musician or singer, at the following venues: St.Thomason-the-Bourne Church, Frensham Road, Farnham GU9 8HA. Every month 12 noon to 12.45pm. Cost £5. They will be playing on these dates: 19th August, 16th September, 14th October, 18th November, and 9th December. Also at Farnham Maltings, Bridge Square, Farnham GU9 7QR. Every month from 1pm to 1.45pm.
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Jeans made easy After many years of working with clients and their wardrobes, Kirstie has found jeans are pretty much top of the list of tricky! Some of the comments I received after the workshop:
I probably wear my jeans seventy-five percent of the time by default, picking them up to wear with a shirt or smarter jacket as my go to ‘easy peasy’ look. I’m comfortable and feel at home in this look (even though it’s not always easy, being pear shaped). I started my Jeans Workshops earlier in the year to make the process of trying on jeans as easy as possible. It is a session to try on High Street and designer brands, both low and high prices to get an idea of the difference in quality and fit. Is it worth spending Add a tailored jacket for stronger shoulders, above or as Rosie Hun£100 or just as good with a £30 pair?
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From experience I know the only answer is to try on and see. There have been numerous articles on denim this year and when someone raves about a certain brand, I know that it may have been a perfect fit on that person but not on everyone. In essence there are no short cuts, just try on as many different brands as you can before you decide.
‘It was relaxed and great fun, and I got fabulous jeans out of it too. Definitely recommend it for anyone who needs help finding the right thing or is simply short of time to trawl through the millions of options out there!”
Jeans Questionnaire I would love to know more from you about your relationship with Jeans: • How often a week do you wear jeans? • What are your main issues with finding a great pair? • Have you found a successful brand for your body shape? • How much are you happy to pay? • Do you find the sizing tricky?
“muffin top and around the sides” “…jeans with a huge amount of Lycra, as I feel constricted” “baggy bum after few wearings” “too skinny jeans highlight my lower legs”.
Maybe you don’t wear them at all, tell me about it?
I am sure these points resonate with women everywhere, as jeans are a worldwide wardrobe basic.
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“It was good to try on some new styles and helpful to have tops and jackets to style the jeans with.”
Please see below for the workshops I will be holding in September.
I like to find out fit issues and problem areas before we start; here are some examples:
So with these comments in mind before my sessions begin, I collect jeans from a mixture of sizes from a selection of brands. I choose a collection of t-shirts, shirts and jackets to offer easy wearable layers to keep casual or to dress up for smart casual. I also include inspiring accessories to finish off the look and get the proportions right.
“I really enjoyed the chance to try on different styles and makes all in one place and try things I wouldn’t necessarily pick out. Your approach of gentle guidance was perfect.”
Please email me at: kirstie@kirstiesmillie.com.
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FASHION White tops it A white shirt suits the jeans look, but play with proportions. Oversized with skinny, shown by actress, Olivia Palermo. Cropped with high waisted. Or classic button up with a wider ankle length, shown by creative, Linda V Wright.
Add a heel Its fun to work the boy girl look with a heel or wedge. Roll up slim legs to show an ankle with a heel. If you dare to flare, wear high wedges for flattering proportions. Boyfriend jeans look best with a feminine heel for a smart casual look, but trainers rule for everyday.
Colour addition The neutral shades of denim can take a colour. Add a bright shoe for one area of impact. Look out for the new trend of embroidery and patches (or add your own) Add a bright scarf to lift muted tones
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Kirstie Smillie is a Personal Fashion Stylist. Subscribe to her style blog www.kirstiesmillie.com for weekly updates, and email any queries to kirstie@kirstiesmillie.com or call 07773 234947. August 2016
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from10am to 12noon. There is also a summer tea in the afternoon at 4pm for the over 60’s. They are closing with a gospel service on Saturday 6th at 6pm. For more information, visit www.emmanuelfarnham.co.uk or call David Page on 01252 724348.
RHS Wisley Lots more on at RHS Wisley this August. Flavoursome Fridays is every Friday to 2nd September inclusive - try a selection of seasonal fruit and vegetables and pick up some tips on cultivation from the RHS team. Birds of Prey is on 6th and 7th August - meet wonderful birds of prey up close and learn all about them during this weekend. Watch the birds in agility displays at 11am and 2pm each day. Normal garden admission applies. Finally, there is a Bat Walk on 25th August. Discover the secret world of bats at sunset, in a walk organised by the Surrey Bat Group. Price for RHS members and non-members: Adults £9 and £5 per child. Book on 020 3176 5830. More at www.rhs.org.uk/wisley.
Elstead Afternoon Women’s Institute Thursday 4th August 2.30pm There will be a Members’ Garden Party to be held at Squirrels Wood, Thursley Road, Elstead, courtesy of John and Jo Manches. The theme will be ‘Our Queen’s 90th Birthday’, so please wear red, white, and blue attire! The cost of tea will be £5 and you can drive in and park on hard lawn at the front. For Further details, contact Helen White on 01252 710039.
Emmanuel Evangelical Church Wednesday 3rd to Saturday 6th August The Church, South Street, Farnham (FIEC) with Raymond Road Baptist Church, Jackson, invite you to a ‘Mission in the Meadow’. The opening ceremony is in Gostrey Meadow at 6pm on Wednesday 3rd with 60 seconds games, Olympic Trivia; Champions Challenge each morning for the children,
Surrey Borders Movie Makers They meet on the first Friday of each month. They 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. They meet at the St Joan’s Centre, 19 Tilford Road, Farnham GU9 8DJ. There is plenty of parking. Your first visit is free. Contact: secretary@surreyborder.org.uk.
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Summer Holiday Fun for Everyone
How’s your summer going? Got a spreadsheet of activities planned or are the long lazy days stretching out in front of you starting to worry you yet? Laura Sands is here to help... It’s OK. They freaked me out as well. The incredible potential of the summer holidays that we all felt as children have a different tone when you’re a parent. Another four or five weeks of children lolling around your house, eating through your cupboards like a hoard of locusts, creating mess and claiming they’re bored is, shall we say challenging for us parents. And if you’re helping out other parents who are working over the summer months – either as a grandparent or family friend – then you feel the pressure even more. However, the lovely folk at VantagePoint magazine asked me to do some research on things to keep the nippers occupied over the coming weeks. There’s so much to do in this part of the world; we really are blessed. But it’s easy to get overwhelmed by the idea that you have to travel into London or head down to the coast to have a good day out. That just isn’t the case. But before we go any further – metaphorically or otherwise, here are the three must-dos for a successful day out with kids. 1. Take your own lunch. It doesn’t need to be an elaborate picnic. Sandwiches, fruit and some refillable bottles of water will do the job. You save time queuing up for expensive and possibly mediocre food that the 14
kids probably won’t eat anyway. And even better, you can eat when you want – sandwiches at 10.45 anyone? 2. As well as sun cream and sun hats, bring spare clothes, a damp facecloth in a small plastic bag and a towel. No matter where we go, one of my kids manages to get soaked through, covered in mud or something unspeakable, so the towel and spare outfit are always useful. And somehow a damp facecloth seems able to do the job of 20 wet-wipes when it comes to cleaning up muddy legs or sticky fingers. 3. Remind yourself of what to do in the event of a wasp or bee sting. Don’t let the little blighters ruin your day out. Plasters, antiseptic cream and an insect sting cream are day out essentials. So, onto the things to do. Because this time of year can get expensive (ice lollies don’t grow on trees after all), I’ve grouped the ideas into a spread of No-Cost, LowCost and Big Day Out ideas. I’ve tried to leave out the more obvious attractions and focus on things you’ve perhaps not done before or haven’t considered.
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of getting filthy dirty and spending lots of time outside. So get dressed in your oldest clothes, and head for the nearest wood, common or stream. If you have young children, then they’ll love recreating the children’s rhyme ‘Going On A Bear Hunt’. Or why not see if you can find a Gruffalo in your local woods? Older children will be fascinated and educated by a morning of Geocaching or wildlife spotting. Find out more about Geocaching on www.geocaching.com, and download a wildlife spotting app or dig out a book to help with learning more about our beautiful countryside. Summer holidays are made for den building, pooh sticks, cloud watching, wild swimming, flying a kite and messing about in the woods… embrace this beautiful part of the world in which we live and help your children appreciate it as well. Pass older children an Ordnance Survey map or get them onto Google maps so they can research places to visit. You may well find they come up with some completely new ideas. Good places to head to include Witley Common, the Frensham ponds, the area around Leith Hill, and the Devil’s Punchbowl.
Left: Box Hill by John Millar. Top: Building a den. Above: Claremont Landscape Garden by John Millar. Images courtesy of the National Trust.
For a slight change to the ordinary, download the Surrey Cow Parade app (www.cowparadesurreyhills. com), and set yourselves a challenge of visiting as many of the intriguingly decorated cows that are placed around the Surrey Hills as you can. You’ll visit new places, be inspired by the diversity of art on show and learn about the causes being supported by this fun initiative. Perfect for a free activity! If the weather’s less than kind, then reacquaint yourselves with your local library, museum or heritage trails. There are local museums in most towns across the area. Guildford, Haslemere, Dorking, Farnham , Midhurst and Godalming all have a museum where you can learn more about our local history. Most have holiday activities planned, so look up what’s on and take your pick. Check out www.surreymuseums. org.uk and www.sussexmuseums.co.uk. Or why not pull on your backpacks and spend a pleasant day pretending to be tourists in Guildford? With a museum, a castle, medieval undercroft, a beautiful cathedral and stunning river, there’s plenty to keep a family occupied and entertained for almost no cost at all. Older children and teenagers would get something out of one of the free Guildford walking tours. Take a look at www. guildfordwalks.org.uk to check out what’s on offer.
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For a small cost – maximum cost at £30 for an adult and two children. Most cost considerably less. Car parking costs may apply and are not accounted for. Stimulate your children’s senses with a day out at one of the beautiful and interesting National Trust locations across Surrey and Hampshire. You can easily while away an entire day at one of their larger estates.
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Images from left: Busbridge Lakes (Lindsay Dobson); Arundel Castle; Wild Wood in Guildford. Petworth House or Uppark have enough to keep all members of the family interested with beautiful grounds, stunning views, and the chance to see the difference between life ‘upstairs’ and ‘downstairs’. If you’re not National Trust member then you’ll need to pay entry, but for the relative peace and quiet and the opportunity to stay somewhere so beautiful and interesting for a full day is worth it. Take advantage of the holiday activities planned for kids at limited additional cost, such as trails or workshops. www. nationaltrust.org.uk The National Trust is also onto a winner over the summer holidays with its ‘50 Things to Do Before Supporting
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You’re 11 ¾s’. Your children will be able to tick off activities they’ve done from the (free) booklet provided at National Trust properties, and will be begging you to take them to other properties so they can tick off even more activities. www.50things.org.uk Perhaps stately homes are not your bag, and your munchkins are a little more free-range. In which case head off to a pick-your-own farm and act like the Hungry Caterpillar with more fruit and veg than you can eat. Secretts in Milford is perfectly set up for this, with expansive fields of fruit, vegetables and flower, a café and toilet facilities. After you’ve spent the morning collecting your harvest, then spend a busy afternoon podding peas, stringing currants and hulling strawberries. Most kids love to help with food preparation, especially if it’s something they’ve picked themselves. You might even get them to try something new. And what should you do with all that produce? Why not make some jams or pickles? The internet and library will be able to help you with recipes and you can get jam jars from Lakeland or Robert Dyas if you don’t have any knocking around at home. www.secretts.co.uk Don’t forget about the activities that local businesses and attractions offer at this time of year. Squires Garden Centres have a variety of summer events on. Kids can plant up a wildlife friendly hedgehog basket or paint a wooden insect house for a reasonable price. Visit www.squiresgardencentres.co.uk to check dates and times. Or why don’t you do away with the car and jump on the train and spend the day in Woking? Yes, you did hear right… Woking is home to two of the most progressive recent attractions, The Lightbox and the WWF Living Planet Centre. They’re just 5 minutes’ walk from Woking train station and have many exhibitions and events on across the summer. They prefer visitors to take the train to support their environmental stance. It’s also easier than snaking around Woking’s one-way system. You’ll need to book for your children to attend
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the workshops, but even if you just spend a few hours looking at the exhibitions and displays you’ll come away with young minds bursting with ideas and inspiration which you can make use of over the following days with story writing, model building and drawing. www.thelightbox.org.uk, www.wwf.org.uk. Why not spend a day at Busbridge Lakes Waterfowl and Gardens, which is next open August 21st to 29th (inc) from 10.30am to 5.30pm. It is situated just 1.5 miles from Godalming on the Hambledon Road (off the B2130). There is plenty to see and explore in the 40 acre grounds; nature trails, three lakes, old and specimen trees, caves, follies and grottos. You can walk among many of the 100 different species of ornamental waterfowl, pheasants, cranes, peafowl and many other birds from all over the world. For the children there are swan cygnets, goslings and plenty of ducklings and chicks. Take a picnic, as there are plenty of beautiful spots to spread a rug and enjoy the tranquillity of the park. A new addition to the grounds is the Wallaby Walk, which is home to four young Bennett’s Joeys and a pair of young East African Crowned Cranes, which were reared in 2014 at Busbridge Lakes. In addition to the ornamental fowl the gardens are home to owls, kingfishers, heron and many smaller wild birds, including woodpeckers, nuthatches, tree-creepers and all the usual garden birds. The lakes are full of giant pike and carp and the banks abound with dragon fly, butterfly, frogs and toads. www.busbridgelakes.co.uk. For sports fans, Go Fest returns to the Surrey Sports Park Guildford on 13th and 14th August. This exciting sporting event is great for families and a wonderful opportunity for children of all ages and abilities to try many different sports such as free running, cricket, archery tag, trampling, korfball, judo, paddle boarding, musical theatre, nerf wars and much more. There will also be live Olympic coverage on giant screens, music tents a chance to meet some sporting heroes as well as all the usual facilities that the Sports Park has to offer. Well worth a visit. www.gofest.co.uk.
Watts Gallery in Compton offers Watts at Dusk every last Friday of the month. It is open to 9pm and children 16 and under go free. There is also 2 for 1 adult entry. On the 26th August, you can be inspired by Mary Watts’ collaborative approach to making the monumental Watts Chapel. See demonstrations of decorative techniques using gesso and hear from Mary Watts’ recently transcribed diaries. Get involved in a grand scale collaborative Make! with artist Louise ScillitoeBrown and listen to the sounds of big band Junction 4. www.wattsgallery.org.uk.
For a Grand Day Out It wouldn’t be the summer holidays without at least one big day out. You could of course cough up and go to the big ones – Chessington, Paultons, Thorpe Park and Legoland; the kids will adore it, especially if they’re older and able to go on all of the rides. On a rainy day, visits to the cinema, iceskating and bowling go down well, particularly if paired up with a visit to Pizza Express afterwards. For all of these, you can, and absolutely should look out for vouchers to reduce the price of your tickets. Don’t pay full price if you can help it: pre-book your tickets online to save money and time when you get to the gate, and download vouchers for money-off meals at chain restaurants. Less pricey and closer to home, you can spend a very happy day at the many leisure farms we have near us
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– Godstone, Bocketts, Fishers Farm and Hobbledown are all guarantees for a great day out with plenty to do for all ages. And remember the zoo. Marwell Zoo, Birdworld and Drusillas are well set up for lots of holiday fun. Did you know that you can also go to Butlins in Bognor for the day? Something a bit different is a visit to Denbies Vineyard in Dorking, where you can do an outdoor tractor tour and parents can enjoy a tasting of wines from Britain’s largest vineyard. For something a little more involved and imaginative, then pack up and head off to the incredible Arundel Castle. Spark your kids’ imaginations with the towering turrets, spooky tunnels and expansive grounds. The similarity of the town’s name to the country in which two certain Disney heroines live won’t go unnoticed by little girls, but it’s a splendid location for a day out for anyone. This medieval castle and stately home is the family home of the Duke of Norfolk and is an inspiration for anyone, especially children with a fancy for the fantastical and historical. The tiered ticket option means you can limit yourself to the castle grounds and chapel alone (which really is plenty if it’s a sunny day), or you can choose to visit parts of the castle with options including the keep, the castle rooms and the castle bedrooms. There are also a number of summer events taking place on site. Whichever ticket you choose, you can recharge in the impressive castle restaurant – which used to be the servants’ hall. And if you finish your day there with time to spare, then you’re just a few miles from the coast; perfect for
dipping your toes in the sea and enjoying a fish and chip supper. www.arundelcastle.org How about unleashing excess energy and bravery on a high ropes adventure trail? Great for challenging your kids both physically and mentally, children as young as 6 can take part in the adventure trails at Go Ape (Alice Holt, Farnham), or Wild Wood (Stoke Park, Guildford). If your children are young, then you should be prepared to take part as well (or find a willing substitute) as both locations insist that small children are accompanied. This does push up the cost of the activity (you’re paying for an extra ticket), but your kids will probably like nothing better than seeing their “infallible” parents struggling up a rope ladder; they’ll have material for Sunday lunch amusement for years to come. www.goape.co.uk, www.wildwood-adventure.com And remember sometimes the nicest thing to do is absolutely nothing. And that goes for you too. Call a halt to the chores, turn off the WiFi and sit and chill out as a family. Play Uno, build Lego together or bake flapjacks and then eat them all in one go. Enjoy the summer holidays for what they are: a chance to recharge and reconnect before the chaos of September arrives in full force. Laura Sands lives in Godalming with her family and works as a freelance copywriter and blogger. She writes effective marketing materials, websites and blogs for small businesses. Find out more at www.laurasands.co.uk.
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Dani Maimone enjoys a local sparkling wine tour There’s nothing quite like a glass of something sparkling to make an occasion feel special. As a former professional hot air balloon pilot, I have been used to opening a bottle of Champagne after every passenger flight as part of the ballooning experience. It is in part through ballooning that I have been fortunate enough to visit several well-known Champagne houses such as Moët & Chandon, Bollinger and the iconic Veuve Clicquot as well as several smaller artisan houses. So it was with great interest that I prepared to embark on a journey around some of Surrey’s vineyards where English sparkling wine is being produced and now winning international awards. Mike Keeble, an accountant from Shere, recently returned from a trip to Champagne with a light bulb moment. Realising that our UK sparkling wines are gaining pride of place on the world stage and that some of the vineyards producing them were literally on his doorstep, he thought it would be a great idea to set up sparkling wine tours in Surrey. Why travel to France when some of the best vineyards are right here? Mike said: “It’s only fairly recently that UK sparkling wines have been considered a true threat to the market place but now even the famous Champagne houses are taking notice. You know our wines are being taking seriously when famous French names such as Taittinger start buying land and planting up vineyards in the UK with a multi-million pound investment and a plan to produce high quality English sparkling wine“.
Of course, you can’t call it Champagne, unless it has been produced in that region and uisng their method. Having said that, the method, something that is explained to us at our first port of call, Denbies Wine Estate in Dorking, is a carefully crafted science that has been used for several hundred years and many wineries outside the Champagne region are now using it to create fabulous effervescent varieties of their own. Denbies, a former pig and cattle farm located in the Surrey Hills, within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), was set up by Sir Adrian White. It is now managed by his son Christopher and is currently the largest vineyard in the UK boasting 265 acres of vines. Denbies won a total of 29 medals at international awards this year including a gold from the International Wine Challenge for its sparkling Greenfields Cuvée NV. A poignant win, as not only was Greenfields the first sparkling wine to be made at Denbies (originally labelled as Classic Cuvée), but the vineyard is also celebrating its 30th anniversary. On our arrival at Denbies we were greeted by a glass of their award-winning sparkling wine and welcomed by the knowledgeable Anne Denny, Front of House and Tours Manager. A brief video detailing the history of the vineyard sets the scene for a walking tour of the winery and a trip to the cellars. It was here that Anne produced the bottles for our tasting, all set on a large wooden table in front of beautifully carved oak caskets carefully crafted from trees that were blown down in the great storm of 1987. It was fascinating to hear that when frost threatens the vines, a large industrial propane burner is used to heat the air around them. I tried to envisage 20 or so hot air balloons all
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We tasted their delicious award celebration vintage and it was no surprise to learn that their 2009 Succession Cuvée won three international wine awards in 2015, two golds and a bronze. This is one of only seven English sparkling wines to achieve this, not bad for a one-acre plot and a man who went back to ‘school’ as a mature student to study the art of viticulture and oenology, gaining a BSc Hons degree in the process. From the ‘Quintessence’ of High Clandon to a quintessential British pub, The Queens Head in West Clandon for a pleasant and relaxed lunch stop. Mike regales us with information about the future of sparkling wine in this country and how climate change is having a detrimental impact on the Champagne region. The future is certainly looking rosy or could that be rosé for the UK’s wine industry. Our next stop was Albury Vineyard that uses a mixture of organic and biodynamic practices to produce their variety of still and sparkling wines. We all understood the organic aspect but the practice of burying cow horns stuffed with dung from lactating organic cows which later gets dug up and used to spray on to the vines, did seem a little, well, bonkers. It was when Nick Wenman, the owner, explained it further that it made more sense. He described it as “an holistic approach, which harmonises nature’s elemental forces of the earth (the soil), water (the vines), air (the weather) and fire (the sun) and also recognises that the phases of the moon have a significant influence on plants”.
lined up with their burners going as a possible alternative, but I digress. It was a great insight into how the largest vineyard in the UK operates and an education about the terroir, in other words the soil, climate geology and viticulture, that help to create the taste of the wines. It appears that parts of Surrey have the perfect chalk soil and geology similar to the Champagne region, hence the success with grape growing in the area. From the largest vineyard we made our way to one of the smallest vineyards in Surrey, a tiny, one-acre plot of land with a view to die for that is High Clandon. This tiny, Mike calls it ‘boutique’ vineyard, is managed by Bruce and Sibylla Tindale. They welcomed us into their home and proudly invited us to tour their delightful vineyard which is past a wildflower meadow, flanked by a bed of beautiful roses and set on a southfacing slope. Sibylla tells us that she can taste a hint of rose in the wine which is made from a special mix of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier grapes, the classic combination for sparkling wines and Champagne. This charming couple delight in sharing their story and their passion for what they are doing shines through. They started planting the vines in 2004 and bottled their first wines four years later. August 2016
Apparently some 500 vineyards around the world use biodymanics and have done for many years, so clearly what’s good enough for them is good enough for Albury and clearly hasn’t stopped Nick and his manager Alex Valescchi producing award winning wines. What I can add to this is that the resulting wines produced using these methods do taste delicious, as we found out on our tour. We ended our trip with a whistle stop tour of Silent Pool Gin Distillery. Rude not to really as it is literally next-door to Albury Vineyard. This distillery is yet another success story, owned by Ian McCulloch and far exceeding its predictions of producing 4,000 bottles in its first year to 45,000 and that number is growing, such is its popularity. I would like to say a huge thank you to Mike and English Sparkling Wine Tours for this thoroughly enjoyable day out. I got to meet some lovely people and learnt so much about the UK industry and the fascinating world of viticulture, too much to condense in to this article. If you are looking for something that is that extra bit special for a small corporate group of say 10-15 people, life celebration or friends day out then at £145 per person this won’t break the bank. Tours can be tailor made to your requirements and take you on a journey that is educational, inspirational and most of all, full of fizz and fun! Dani Maimone, freelance writer, photographer and PR consultant you can follow her on twitter @MamaBalloon or via her website at www.aimhighpr.com
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<19 JOTTINGS - YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD 2DL on 15th August. Visitor £3 includes refreshments. Anyone is welcome to drop in and join in (please bring a textile craft project to work on) or just come along and see what they do. Full details are on their website www.wsgswd.org.uk. Allen Gallery and Curtis Museum The Allen Gallery is home to one of the greatest collections of ceramics in the South of England with free exhibitions and many events. ‘Royal blood: Heads & Tales’ - explores the past 2000 years of English Royalty through objects and interaction and their special Royal Bloop horrible history trail. They are having a charities fete on Saturday 6th August and a family fun fete on Saturday 20th August. There is also an ongoing flower exhibition by Katie Riley. The Curtis Museum will be exploring history through hats on Tuesdays 2nd and 16th August from 11am to 1pm and 2pm to 4pm. There will be many hats to try. They also have an Anglo-Saxon Festival on 13th August from 11am to 4.30pm - Weorod returns to the museum! For more information, call 01420 82802 or see www.hampshireculturaltrust.org.uk. Summer Fair - Shooting Star Chase Sunday 14th August 12pm-4pm The Ash Friends of Shooting Star Chase are a group of volunteers raising money to help fund their two hospices, Shooting Star House in Hampton and Christopher’s in Guildford. They are hosting a Summer Fair at Tongham Community Centre, Poyle Road, Tongham GU10 1DU, as part
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Here come the cows - now find the sponsor! CowParade Surrey is the world’s largest public art event, and it has arrived in Surrey! This exciting exhibition will see over 60 full-size, fibreglass cows uniquely decorated by artists and placed around Surrey for all to discover. The cows are sponsored by businesses, decorated by artists
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prize draw to win a luxury Kuoni holiday for two to Mauritius!
A specially designed app, is free to download and allows you to find and virtually collect each cow. Discover lots about each cow, win rosettes, take part in quizzes and much more. Those who find the most cows will be entered into a
Here’s a taster of some of the cows that are on display in the local area. Find the sponsor for these 10 cows and you can enter our competition below. Please visit www.vantagepointmag.co.uk to see these cows plotted on a map.
Camelia
Cycling MooKay
Camelia is a fun, cheerful cow that will win hearts with her long lashes and bright hooves! She is decorated with hand prints, foot prints and drawings by the children, families and staff members at Shooting Star Chase Christopher’s hospice.
Cycling MooKay is the creation of local artist Charles Rowbotham, he has painted the cow to show road cyclists coming up Box Hill on one side and mountain bikers riding through Denbies Wine Estate on the other side. She is situated in an iconic spot at the top of Box Hill.
Location – On the roundabout, Old Portsmouth Rd, Artington, Guildford GU3 1LP Artist - The children, families & staff members at Shooting Star Chase Christopher’s Hospice Charity - Shooting Star Chase Christopher’s Hospice
Location – Zig Zag Road, Box Hill. Artist - Charles Rowbotham Charity - Cycling UK
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Glorious Guildford
Reading Mooterial
Glorious Guildford certainly stands out from the herd with her vivid colouring and beautiful design created by local artist Colette Clegg. Look closely and you’ll discover landmarks of Guildford and a nod to chosen charity, Challengers through the orange colour and stars.
This innovative moo leads the herd in innovative design. Cleverly designed and manipulated by local design agency Opcyon Design she acts as book ends to some very interesting Reading Mooterial! One not to miss!
Location – Castle Grounds, Guildford Artist - Colette Clegg Charity - Challengers
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Sally C Sally C has been created by artist Vikki Gibson into a vibrant colourful design which incorporates aspects of the air and motoring show. Among the iconic images on the cow are the RAF Red Arrows, Typhoon, Dunsfold Park 747 and popular cars, trucks and motorbikes.
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Location – Albury Village Green (opposite the post-office), Albury, Surrey Artist - Opcyon Design Charity - Cancer Research UK
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Location – Dunsfold Aerodrome Artist - Vikki Gibson Charity - Community Foundation for Surrey
This very striking moo has a Dutch and English influence, depicting a traditional dutch scene that could be found on the finest bone china. This beautiful moo is proving a real favourite with cow spotters.
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Location – Visible from public footpath behind Lemongrass Thai Cuisine, The Harrow, The Street, Compton, GU3 1EG Artist - Judith Elsinghorst-Kratz Charity - The Oasis Family Centre, Cobham
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Minna Moo
Ermintrude
This awesome cow was the work of Minna George, Abstract and Expressive Artist. She will raise money for the inspirational and heroic work that Dreamflight and Friends of the Children’s Trust do.
The udderly beautiful ‘Ermintrude’ will be ‘grazing’ in St Martins Walk, Dorking during the summer. She is adorned with a large ermine trimmed cloak and golden crowns. The centre of the cloak depicts the logo and colours of the Royal Marsden Cancer Charity.
Location – DeVere Horsley Park Artist - Vines BMW Charity - Dreamflight and Friends of The Children’s Trust
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Moolissa
Bunnyhop
Moolissa is a fashion icon in this wonderful outfit; her eclectic mix of prints and great use of colour means she won’t go unnoticed. Created by Shannon Morris, the students of Farnborough College and Thomas Duncan Bell, she will raise money for Oakleaf Charity, supporting those who suffer with severe mental health conditions.
Laurie King illustrated and painted this cycling-themed cow to celebrate the biking heritage of the Surrey Hills and to inspire everyone young and old - to walk, run, bike and get moooving! Money raised will go towards Sustrans, a UK charity enabling people to travel by foot, bike or public transport.
Location – The Friary Centre, North Street, Guildford GU1 4YT Artist - Shannon Morris, the Students of Farnborough College and Thomas Duncan Bell Charity - Oakleaf
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Location – St Martin’s Walk Shopping Centre, Church Gardens, Dorking, Surrey RH4 1UX Artist - Jill Flower Charity - The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity
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Location – Box Hill Artist - Laurie King Charity - Sustrans
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For further information on CowParade and to download the app visit www.cowparadesurreyhills.com. VantagePoint is a media partner for the CowParade Surrey and a member of Surrey Hills Enterprises.
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to perform an emotional rendition of the classic Irish folk song ‘The Fields of Athenry ‘. The success of this charity event was confirmed by the 6,000 Euros raised for the Offaly branch of the Irish Kidney Association. The final concert of the Hart MVC tour was, by contrast, performed at a cathedral in miniature at Kylemore Abbey located over on the west coast of Ireland in Connemara, County Galway. The enchanting Kylemore neo-Gothic Church is run by Benedictine Nuns and is used to host musical recitals, poetry readings and cross-community celebrations. The choir are currently encouraging new members to join and experience the thrill of public performance with fellow choristers as friends. For more HMVC information please visit their website www.hartmvc.org.uk. The West Surrey Wine Society Monday 15th August Their next meeting will take place at The Conservative Club, Ivy Lane, Farnham GU9 7PQ. Richard Bost of ‘Amethyst Wines’ will give a presentation entitled ‘Intriguing India’ India is certainly not the first country that comes to mind when thinking about wine-making countries, but vines are known to have existed in India as far back as the Indus civilization around 4,000 BC. There are currently forty-nine wineries in India and at least five of them are now exporting their wines to the UK. Indian wine is still very new to the UK, and this tasting offers a unique opportunity to taste some eclectic and intriguing wines. The West Surrey Wine Society is a wine appreciation society that meets on the third Monday of the month in central Farnham. Many, if not most, of the 60 or so members joined with little or no knowledge of wines - just a liking for the product! The meetings start at 7.30 pm with a glass of ‘Welcome Wine’ and the meeting proper starts at 8pm, generally taking the form of a tutored tasting. This is usually led by an expert from a major supplier or a Wine Educator who is frequently a Master of Wine. For further information on the Society contact Gerald Hackemer Tel: 01252 793684. Charity Cricket Match Thursday 18th August 4pm So what’s the next big sporting event? Following British success at Wimbledon and At the British Grand Prix there is now ‘cricket’! Bridges Estate Agents are holding a Charity 20:20 Cricket Match against Phyllis Tuckwell, with all proceeds going to support the vital Hospice Care which Phyllis Tuckwell provides for local people who are living with a terminal illness, such as cancer. And they want you to join them! Batter, bowler or fielder – whatever your skill, if you would like to take part in the game, call 01252 729446 or email fundraising@pth.org.uk to sign up. And if you’re not too keen on the active side of the game, come and join in the cheering! The match will take place on at Farnham Cricket Club, and entry is free. It starts at 4pm, and the celebrations will continue afterwards with a prize-giving, drinks and a buffet at Borelli’s Wine Bar, in Farnham. What better way
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The Surrey Hills Wood Fair returns... Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd October, 10am-5pm The Surrey Hills Wood Fair returns for the 7th year and takes place at the Birtley Estate in Bramley on Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd October from 10am–5pm. Each year the fair gets bigger and better yet retains the traditional charm of a rural day out in the Surrey Hills for all the family. This year you’ll discover a range of interesting stalls to browse and buy from as well as great local produce and a variety of refreshment stands including a beer tent. The Surrey and Sussex Coppice workers will be demonstrating their skills and there will be opportunities to buy a whole host of wood products.
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<26 JOTTINGS - YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD to counter a day in the office than an evening in the park? Come along after work, bring your family and friends, and enjoy the game! Milford Probus Friday 19th August They are a club with monthly luncheons and various other activities for retired and semi-retired professional and business people over 50. The Club has members from Waverley and beyond, and meets in Godalming on the third Friday of each month for lunch followed by a talk on a wide variety of subjects. In August Martin Stillwel will describe Godalming’s industrial past. In September Sgt. A Brown will be talking on the Army Presentation Team at Sandhurst. Prospective members are invited to attend a meeting without obligation. The Secretary will be pleased to arrange for you to meet a member in advance. For more details, see their website www.milfordprobus.com or contact Mike Thompson on 01483 428181, email thmmic@btinternet.com. Waverley Dowsers They have regular lectures, field days and workshops to help people who are interested in understanding the diversity of Dowsing applications. They meet in Godalming monthly and have a membership from surrounding areas. They make a small charge to cover hall hire and for speakers and welcome anyone who may wish to go along one evening to
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meet them. Have a look at the Waverley Dowsers website to see what they have been doing in the last few months. For further information, contact Geoff Mitchell, current Chair on 01276 472977 or Michael Haxeltine on 01252 541639. Marie Curie The wonderful charity, which provides hands on care to people living with a terminal illness as well as emotional support to their families, has seen a decrease in the number of supporters holding events for them over the last few years and they are desperate for more people to support them in this way. They are hoping local supporters will organise an event in their local community, however big or small, as an individual or as a group, to raise the vital funds needed to continue their work. Emily Akeroyd, Community Fundraiser for Marie Curie says “There are so many different ways to raise money for Marie Curie; we’ve had annual bike rides, sponsored silences, speed dating events, masquerade balls and even a fire walk! Whatever your idea we would love to hear all about it so please do get in touch”. For lots of ideas, visit www.mariecurie.org. uk/myway, call Emily on 01883 832642 or email emily. akeroyd@mariecurie.org.uk. RHS Garden Wisley Hosts 18th Surrey Sculpture Trail Saturday 20th August to Sunday 25th September Over sixty renowned established and emerging artists from
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LOCAL CARE Farnham - Celebrating 30 years of Care in the Community CARE Farnham began in 1986 when a local elderly couple found themselves facing a sudden personal crisis. Kind and caring neighbours stepped forward to give urgent assistance, transporting them to hospital. At this point those same neighbours realised that there was an acute need for a service of this kind and thus CARE Farnham was born. For most of us, hospital and doctors appointments are straightforward. Either family or friends take us or we drive ourselves. Unfortunately many people don’t have that support or can no longer drive themselves. Those who are incapacitated due to frailty, old age or ill health find organising transport to these appointments a constant struggle. CARE Farnham provides a lifeline giving peace of mind to those who need us. CARE Farnham is available to anyone living within the Farnham town boundary. And although the majority of our work is focused on driving patients to medical appointments, the charity also offers limited help within the home (in certain circumstances), shopping, collecting prescriptions and hospital and care home visiting. Their service takes clients as far as they need to go. That might be to a local doctor’s surgery, Frimley Park, the Royal Surrey Hospitals or further afield to the Royal Marsden or St George’s, Tooting. They are funded entirely by voluntary contributions. Their drivers carry small envelopes and ask clients to give what they can afford. At the moment donations have exceeded running costs so they are delighted to be able to make charitable donations themselves. Over the last few years they have donated a number of much needed wheelchairs to Frimley Park Hospital and made donations to a variety of local charities including Basingstoke
and Alton Cardiac Rehab, Frensham Ponds Sailability and the Ridgeway Community School to name but a few. Organising and running CARE Farnham is a considerable operation that is carried out entirely by volunteer drivers and Duty Officers who organise the transport for clients. Last year they completed an amazing 2845 jobs and the volunteers drove an estimated 44,000 miles. They are in very urgent need of more volunteer drivers to cope with the ever increasing elder population. As a CARE Farnham volunteer driver you will meet the most delightful and interesting people who are always so appreciative of the help they are given. Once you have volunteered you give as much or as little time as you can spare and your commitment only starts when you say yes to the Duty Officer who will phone to ask if you will accept a job. You may claim a petrol allowance. Duty Officers are at the very heart of the operation and it can be a very satisfying days work. Duty Officers work from their own home, and select their choice of day. This is usually once a month but does not necessarily have to be on the same day each month. For those needing assistance our phone line is open 7 days a week from 9.30am to 3.00pm, manned by a Duty Officer. He or she logs the callers request, rings around to find a Volunteer able to fulfil it, agrees a pick up time and then calls the client back to confirm details. They prefer to be given a few days notice but will always do our best to find a driver, even at short notice.
FIND OUT MORE To find out more about CARE Farnham and the great work they do for the community visit the website at www.carefarnham.org.uk. If you think that you may be able to help, please telephone the Duty Officer phone line on 01252716655 and they can arrange for our Volunteer Secretary to get in touch with you. 30
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<28 35> JOTTINGS - YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD the Surrey Sculpture Society, including eleven new sculptor members, will be exhibiting their broad range of sculptures at RHS Garden Wisley. The works of art will form a Sculpture Trail through the grounds of RHS Garden Wisley and will be the Society’s 18th annual exhibition at this internationally acclaimed venue. Carers Support Waverley A Carer is someone who is looking after a person who is ill, frail or disabled, and is not getting paid for doing so. They could be an adult or a child and have mental ill health, learning difficulties, physical difficulties, be elderly and frail, in ill health or a combination of difficulties. This means you could be caring for a friend, neighbour or relative. You may not see yourself as a Carer, but the job you are doing is invaluable, and you are one of over 6 million Carers in Britain. The care that you provide saves the nation billions of pounds each and every year. So you should never feel guilty about asking for help and support, and receiving the services that you deserve. Carers Support Waverley can provide free, confidential, independent advice and support to you in your caring role. They also run a Carers support group in Farnham, Haslemere, Cranleigh and Godalming. Call them on 01252 718166 or go to www.carerssupportwaverley. org.uk.
VE/VJ Day Fete Saturday 20th August 12 noon to 5pm Gostrey Meadows, in Farnham, will be the host of the 2016 Farnham Branch of the Royal British Legion’s VE/VJ Day Fete. Lots of stalls including train rides, games stalls, inflatables, BBQ & refreshments, music and a raffle. There will also be WW2 re-enactments with 1940’s style dress! Do go along and have a fun afternoon supporting a great cause. The Dance Movement Sunday 21st August 8pm Farnham-based dance organisation The Dance Movement, is celebrating the award of a £15,000 grant from Arts Council England which will enable them to carry out a new ambitious community dance project called Every Day People. Supported using public funding by Arts Council England, Every Day People is a choreography project taking six ordinary local people, unconnected with the world of dance, through the process of developing an idea, devising a dance and presenting it to an audience. Each of the six will choreograph a dance that tells a story about them or their life. Professional dancers will perform the final pieces at Farnham Maltings on Sunday 21st August. Grayshott Decorative and Fine Arts Society Thursday 1st September 2pm The first meeting after the summer break in Grayshott
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Careful of Holidays!
Finally, summer is coming and you may have holidays planned. Sunny days tempt us outdoors for long sedentary periods, leaving routines behind. For those already experiencing back and neck pain, going away can mean trouble! Here are a few helpful tips from Mike Stockbridge, Doctor of Chiropractic at Elstead Chiropractic Pack for success! • Choose suitcases wisely, buying the lightest wheeled case possible. Even hard cases can weigh a lot empty! • If possible, take two suitcases to distribute weight evenly. • Soft bags should have long shoulder straps, enabling wear across the body to distribute weight. • Many wheeled bags encourage you to twist the upper body/back while pulling. Push the case ahead of you instead. • Tiredness increases chances of injury, so ensure sufficient sleep prior to travelling and avoid rushing. Flying? • Drink plenty of water during the flight and avoid alcohol which can cause dehydration and aggravate muscle pain. • While restricted to your seat do shoulder shrugs, buttock clenches and foot circles, and get up and move around. Arriving at the airport • Avoid travellators and walk through the terminal to get joints moving quickly. • Mark your bags, to avoid mistakenly lifting other people’s heavy cases off the carousel. • Unless your cases don’t have wheels, don’t use airport trolleys, which can jerk and pull on your back. • When lifting cases into your car, minimise twisting your body and activate abdominal muscles by pulling in the navel. Driving to your destination? • Poor driving posture causes or aggravates back problems. Whether in your own car or a hire car, ensure the seat position is slightly backwards and feels natural, with elbows at a comfortable, relaxed angle. Raise the seat so your hips are above your knees. • Stop and stretch at least every two hours. • While stuck in traffic, exercise in your seat: try the exercises mentioned above. When you arrive • If your bed is too hard, ask hotel staff for a spare duvet/blanket to put on the mattress. It is easier to
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Wings Wheels 2016 The sensational summer event for the whole family, Wings & Wheels, returns on Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th August at Dunsfold Aerodrome in Surrey (home to BBC’s Top Gear) to celebrate its twelfth show. Famous favourites in the air and on the ground will blow your mind, whilst the attractions and Zones in the Arena will keep you entertained and buzzing with delight the whole weekend.
Eyes to the sky as the ‘Wings’ of the event treats visitors to outstanding and diverse 5 hour air displays which have previously included show favourites the Red Arrows, Typhoon, Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (Spitfire, Lancaster, Hurricane), Tucano, Tutor, Apache Attack Helicopter, Team Breitling Wingwalkers, Glider FX and the Blades accompanied by witty and knowledgeable commentary from aviation experts and display pilots. The ‘Wings’ of the event would not be complete without a close-up inspection of all the weekend’s visiting aircraft and Dunsfold’s resident Boeing 747 in the ‘Wings Park’ (open for tours). You don’t need to be a petrolhead to delight in the ‘Wheels’ of the show as the paddock gleams and the sound of finely tuned engines fill the air. Supercars and classic and vintage icons put on an awe-inspiring display of power and speed on the Top Gear track in a 2 hour auto spectacular from Brooklands Museum. Included among the 400 entrants in 2015 were Porsche 911, Dodge Monaco, TVR Tasmin 280i, Ducati Mutistrada 1200s, Ferrari F355 Berlinetta, Ford GT40 and Lotus Elise 49. The Wheels Zone features interactive displays from clubs and a crowd line parade whilst the Stunt Zone squeals with the sound of two and four wheeled hair-raising performances. The Military Zone & Parade adds some classic nostalgia to the ‘Wheels’, as the regal Military Vehicles complete a cavalcade for spectators before taking their place in the Zone’s living history and re-enactment displays including simulated live battles and tank rides. The excitement and anticipation
doesn’t stop at the main displays as the 32 acre public arena is bursting with a huge variety of interactive attractions containing all you need for a great family day out. The show arena also boasts laser quest, paintballing, kit-plane demonstrations, aviation and motoring simulators, military outlets and displays, static aircraft, fairground, emergency services demonstration and over 80 retail outlets selling a wide variety of products and gifts. As the last plane touches down the party starts across the arena with a mix of musical evening entertainment. Taking the hassle out of your day the show includes added extras to make your experience even more enjoyable; over 25 fixed-price catering outlets, two bars, hospitality facilities, free on-site parking, public camping, lost children point, disabled access, informative show commentary, opportunities to meet the pilots, a raffle, official show merchandise and grandstand seating. The twelfth annual Wings & Wheels will be held over the August Bank holiday weekend; Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th August, at Dunsfold Park near Guildford and is open to spectators from 9am until 9pm. Tickets start from £22 for adults, £50 for a family (2 adults and 3 children aged 5-15yrs), £7 for children aged between 5 and 15yrs and under 5s are free. In 2016 Wings & Wheels will be assisting the fundraising efforts of Brooklands Museum Trust and Help for Heroes. To win one of 5 family tickets, please visit our competitions page online at www.vantagepointmag.co.uk.
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Village Hall, will be Shirley Smith’s ‘The Art of Piero della Francesca: The Light of the North meets the Logic of the South’. Later in the month they have their visit to Longford Castle and Arundells. Then Thursday 6th October sees the eagerly anticipated return of Bertie Pearce. This time his topic is ‘The Punch and Judy Show (from Comedia dell’Arte to the Present Day)’. For more information about the society and these events, contact Caroline on 01428714276 or visit the website www.grayshottdfas.org.uk. Badshot Lea Tennis Club’s Open Afternoon Sunday 4th September at 1 – 6pm Do you fancy taking up a new sport? Did you play tennis many years ago and want to try it again? May be you are a junior and do not have enough court time at school or just want to play regular tennis? Your local tennis club can give you the opportunity you have been wanting. Do go along to the Badshot Lea Tennis Club’s Open Afternoon, there will be refreshments and a raffle. Also, spare rackets if you cannot find yours! You can meet the Clubs coach and the volunteers who run the Club. They are on the Recreation Ground behind the Village Green in Badshot Lea. See their web site for more information, membership and directions www.badshotleatennisclub.org.uk. Guildford Rambling Club From Sunday 4th September Their walks programme can be found at www.
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guildfordramblingclub.org.uk. Visitors are welcome on all of their walks unless otherwise stated. They will be meeting at 10.15am near Cocking on Sunday 4th September for a 9 mile circular walk on the South Downs. Details from Mick on 07765 205353. The following Sunday 11th September at 10am near Hale Common, they will begin an 8 mile figure of eight walk. Details from Rosemary on 01428 605285. On the 18th September they will start an 8.5 mile circular walk from Holmbury St Mary. Details from David on 07935 887499. Thursday 22nd sees a 5 mile morning walk starting at 10am from Halfpenny Lane in Chilworth. Details from Mick again. And, finally, at 10am on Sunday 25th September, Dick will lead an 8 mile figure of eight walk from Puttenham. Details from him on 01483 568646. Car Boot Sale Sunday 4th September 8am to 12 noon There’s a Car Boot Sale at the Rural Life Centre, The Reeds, Road, Tilford, GU10 2DL. The car boot fee is £6 for booters, but entry is free to buyers. It is organised by the Rustics with proceeds going to help Museum projects. Do go along and see what bargains can be had. New Ashgate Gallery - ‘Still Life works’ Tuesday 6th - Saturday 10th September The gallery are putting on an exhibition of mixed media stilllifes as part of their 50th Anniversary celebrations. Having
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<35 JOTTINGS - YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD trained at Manchester College of Art in the late 1960’s/ early 1970’s, Andrew Stevens travelled the globe shooting advertising and editorial campaigns and Helen Fox worked as an award winning illustrator and fine artist. They have worked together on the current images for the past year, having had a successful exhibition in Bristol in late 2015, and have produced a series of quirky and surreal still-lifes based on collected objects, family histories and inherited ephemera, with a common theme of an artist’s wooden articulated hand. Admission free. Friends of the Victoria Garden Friday 9th September 8pm The second Beryl Mackay lecture is at St Joan’s Centre, Tilford Road, Farnham. The speaker this year is Tom Hart Dyke, a plant hunter and horticulturist. On one of his expeditions he was kidnapped in the Colombian jungle and it was then that he planned out the World Garden for his ancestral home, Lullingstone Castle! (www. lullingstonecastle.co.uk). The cost of the evening is £12.50 which includes wine and finger food after the talk. Please book your tickets for this exciting event as soon as possible.
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Sunset Cinema Friday 9th and Saturday 10th September, gates open 7pm, film at 8pm Sunset Cinema was set up this year by South African events manager Sue Newman, an honorary Surrey girl with a love of film. After several successful back garden film screenings, Sue decided to go for a bigger venue and bring cinematic magic to the locals across Surrey, Sussex and Hampshire. On Friday 9th September, Sunset Cinema presents Jurassic Park at Guildford Cathedral and on Saturday 10th September, the film will be Grease, also at the Cathedral. There will be a BBQ and pizza oven in a converted Land Rover, ice cream and popcorn vendors for your movie treats and you can grab a mojito or a margarita from the cocktail bar. Buy tickets at www.sunsetcinema.events. St Andrews Church Farnham, Parish Fayre Saturday 10th September 12 noon-4pm Lots of fun for all the family – parachuting Teddies from the Church Tower, Mr Giant the BIG Entertainer, Cakes, Books, Bric-a-Brac, Games, a Grand Draw and lots More. Entry is Free.
Surrey Hills Festival of Food & Drink Surrey is bursting with some fantastic local produce and to celebrate this fact the inaugural Surrey Hills Festival of Food & Drink will take place this September. Taking place at Coverwood Farm, an idyllic setting with spectacular gardens and lakes in the heart of the Surrey Hills in Peaslake, this is one not to be missed. Come and discover:
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• A food theatre arena featuring local chefs and butchery demonstrations from Surrey Hills Butchers. • Surrey County Agricultural Society Farmers Market featuring a variety of local producers. • Surrey Hills Enterprises member’s showcasing their products and services. • Arts, Crafts and children’s activities. • Bush craft cookery demonstrations with ‘Down in the Woods’. • Opportunity to see some of the CowParade Surrey cows and minimoos • Vines BMW & Mini experience The event has been organised by Surrey Hills Enterprises, a not for profit Community Interest Company (CIC) that works with local businesses to build a brand for the Surrey Hills. Surrey Hills Enterprises offer a membership scheme to help promote the local economy and support enterprise. VantagePoint is a proud member of Surrey Hills Enterprises.
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Beritaz Care expands, adding to its portfolio of residential and nursing homes Beritaz Care, an experienced and caring family run Farnham based business is growing. Beritaz Care already owns and runs three popular nursing and residential homes in Surrey: Robertson Nursing Home in Godalming, Ashton Manor Nursing Home in Farnham and Springkell House in Hindhead, all providing home from home quality care with warmth and understanding in a secure and happy environment. Beritaz has a wellearned reputation for providing excellent quality of care.
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Rhododendron Gold for local nursery beauty of these special plants. One side of the exhibit featured Rhododendrons that were popular 100 years ago. These plants are old favourites, but as they tend to be taller, larger, and more imposing plants, sadly not everyone can accommodate them in today’s smaller gardens. The other side of the exhibit featured smaller, more compact plants, including some of the newest varieties of Rhododendrons and Azaleas, which have been specially bred to be suitable for today’s smaller gardens but retain the charm and beauty of the original varieties.
On 23rd May 1916, the Rhododendron Society held their first AGM at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. Since that first AGM, a hundred years have passed, during which time the Rhododendron Society has evolved and its horticultural interests widened. It is now known as the RHS Rhododendron, Camellia and Magnolia Group (RCMG). To celebrate the Centenary, David Millais, the current Chairman of the RCMG, and owner of Millais Nurseries in Churt near Farnham (who is also the great nephew of J G Millais, one of the founder members of the Rhododendron Society), created a special exhibit at this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show to mark the occasion. The Millais Nurseries exhibit was awarded a Gold Medal by the RHS judges. Every exhibit that Millais Nurseries create is different. This year their Gold Medal winning exhibit for the RHS Chelsea Flower Show featured a ‘walk through’ display of Rhododendrons and Azaleas, which encouraged visitors to take in the scent and the
Three new Rhododendrons launched by Millais Nurseries at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show were entered into the RHS Chelsea Flower Show Plant of the Year Competition. All three plants were shortlisted in the top twenty new plants of the competition, and all three finished within the top ten. Rhododendron ‘Orakel’ was bred in Germany by Holger Hachmann. This new, resilient Rhododendron is hardy to -24C. During late May and early June Rhododendron ‘Orakel’ produces dark purple flowers, which feature a distinctive, blackberry coloured blotch. David Millais believes this new variety to be one of the best purple Rhododendrons he’s ever seen. It grows to a height of 150cm-175cm (5ft-6ft) after ten years. Rhododendron ‘Orakel’ will be happiest when planted in moist, acid soil, or good quality ericaceous compost, in dappled shade. No pruning is necessary, simply deadhead when the flowers have gone over. Apply fertiliser in March each year, and again after flowering. Rhododendron ‘Prinses Maxima’ was bred by Tijs Huisman, and named after Máxima Zorreguieta Cerruti, the Dutch princess, who married the Crown Prince of the Netherlands, Willem-Alexander, who is now the King of the Netherlands. This new Rhododendron has a very complicated parentage as a number of different Rhododendron varieties were crossed to create this special plant. This Images clockwise from top left: Rhododendron ‘Orakel’; David Millais with his Gold Medal, in front of Millais Nurseries exhibit at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2016; Rhododendron ‘Sun Star’; one of the three new Rhododendrons launched by Millais Nurseries at the 2016 RHS Chelsea Flower Show – Rhododendron ‘Prinses Maxima’
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complex breeding programme resulted in creating a new Rhododendron that produces very beautiful, cream coloured flowers, which feature a prominent red spotting over the lobes of its double flowers. Rhododendron ‘Prinses Maxima’ flowers in mid-May; its flowers are both distinctive and unusual. Rhododendron ‘Prinses Maxima’ is hardy down to -20C. This Rhododendron has an upright habit and you can expect its height to be 150cm-175cm (5ft-6ft) after ten years of growth. Plant Rhododendron ‘Prinses Maxima’ in dappled shade, in moist acid soil or good quality ericaceous compost. No pruning is necessary, simply deadhead when the flowers have finished. Apply fertiliser in March each year, and again after flowering. Rhododendron ‘Sun Star’ is a deciduous azalea, again bred in Holland, by Tijs Huisman using seeds from Fred Minch from the USA, the resulting plants of which, were then crossed to create this new Rhododendron luteum cross. This new azalea produces fragrant, double flowers in May. The flowers start life as dark, salmon pink buds, which then open to yellow flowers, which then fade to a soft orange colour as they age. Rhododendron ‘Sun Star’ is hardy down to -20C; this new azalea is happiest growing in a sunny spot, in moist acid soil, or good quality ericaceous compost. Apply fertiliser in March every year, and again after flowering. When the flowers have finished it’s the ideal time to trim the plant, to maintain its
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shape. Rhododendron ‘Sun Star’ is a deciduous plant and in autumn the foliage turns an attractive pinky-red colour. Its height grows to 150cm-175cm (5ft-6ft) after ten years’ growth. Millais Nurseries’ Chelsea Flower Show exhibit featured the top Rhododendron, as voted for by the members of the RCMG. The winner of the vote was Rhododendron yakushimanum ‘Koichiro Wada’, a much-admired, low growing Rhododendron that’s generally accepted to be the best form of yakushimanum. Rhododendron yakushimanum ‘Koichiro Wada’ produces pretty, apple blossom coloured, bell-shaped flowers in May, it has a noticeable white, felt-like covering over the surface of its leaves, which is known as tomentum. During Her Majesty’s visit to the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, David presented the Queen with a beautiful bouquet of Rhododendrons created by Miranda Gunn, and gathered from Ramster Gardens in Chiddingfold. Miranda is the owner of Ramster Gardens and is also a member of the RCMG. David told me that the Queen had commented on how she loved Rhododendrons, and that she particularly liked the big blooms that reminded her so much of her childhood.
A closer look at Millais Nurseries Gold Medal winning exhibit at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2016.
David Millais at the Chelsea Flower Show, and congratulated him on being awarded his fourth consecutive Gold Medal from the RHS judges.
FIND OUT MORE For more information and photographs from the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2016, including details of the top twenty shortlisted plants, the finalists and winner of The RHS Chelsea Flower Show Plant of The Year Competition, gardening advice for the month ahead, a calendar of specialist plant sales, and much more besides, visit my website, www.pumpkinbeth.com.
With an emotive reason for a display - the centenary of the Society, with such strong connections to his family, and of which he is Chairman - it was a special time for David Millais, and everyone at Millais Nurseries. I enjoyed catching up with
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<36 JOTTINGS - YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD The Ride & Stride Wednesday 10th September Surrey Churches Preservation Trust gives grants to churches that need repair. The bulk of the funds are raised by the sponsored ‘Ride and Stride’ which takes place on the second Saturday in September – September 10th this year. The idea is that cyclists and walkers get sponsorship for going round local churches. They have an enjoyable tour and their church benefits as well – because half the money raised comes back to their church and the other half goes to the SCPT for their grant making work. So here are three ways you can help: Have a go yourself and raise sponsorship of your own (forms and list of churches on www.surreychurchespreservationtrust.org). Sponsor a friend who is going to have a go. Support the Trust by becoming a member and get details of interesting talks and Surrey church tours. Further details from organiser Hamish Donaldson on 01428 644473. Excelsis Chamber Choir Local chamber choir Excelsis ventured to London in June, to participate in Westminster Cathedral’s evening mass. For Excelsis Musical Director Robert Lewis, participating in the mass was something of a homecoming – Lewis was a chorister at Westminster Cathedral from the age of 8. He co-founded Excelsis, based in Grayshott, in 2007. The choir, comprises about 30 singers, presents its own concerts and also performs with international soloists and professional orchestras. In the autumn of 2015, Excelsis accepted the honour of becoming ‘Choir in Residence’ to Grayshott Concerts, in recognition of the many performances that the choir has done over the years for the audiences of Grayshott Concerts. Sandy Hill Community Bungalow Residents of all ages have a chance to try out their greenfingered skills through a new community garden project in Upper Hale Farnham. Through the project, Get Growing @ the Bungalow, who received £10,000 from People’s Health Trust, residents of Upper Hale will create a garden, grow produce and take part in cookery classes. Over the next two years they will design, create and maintain the garden through regular meetups. Residents who were interested in setting up the project started a working group and they have had open meetings so anyone who wants to get involved can go along and share their ideas. The garden is just outside the community centre. Churt WI There is no WI meeting during August; the next is on 13th September at 2.30pm. Meetings are held in the Churt Village Hall on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 2.30pm and the cost to visitors is £3 and includes listening to a speaker and indulging in afternoon tea of sandwiches and cakes! The speaker in September is Dr Judith Hill whose subject is ‘The Victorian Pharmacy’. The Churt WI’s 2016 programme can August 2016
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been viewed on the www.churt.org website. Visitors and new members are welcome whether you live in Churt or the surrounding area. For further information contact Mrs Marion Mitchell, Churt WI President, on 01428 712265. Vivaldi Singers Tuesday 13th September They are holding an Open Rehearsal for all new singers at the United Reformed Church, South Street, Farnham, Surrey, starting at 7.30pm for 7.45pm until 9.30pm. Do go along and join them, there will be a warm welcome. Contact them at www.vivaldisingers.com or e mail vivaldisingers@gmail. com for further details. Hale WI Wednesday 14th September 1.45pm Just a quick note to tell you that their next meeting will be a talk entitled ‘Across America with a Wheelchair’ by Ann Chance OBE. It will take place at Hale Institute. Arthritis Research UK Saturday 17th September 7.30pm A 50th Anniversary Concert has been organised by The Farnham Fundraising Branch of Arthritis Research UK who are celebrating their 50th anniversary with a Concert featuring Nicola Sharkey, Soprano and Brian Cotterill, Piano and Organ. The evening recital is taken from the classical and operatic repertoire, with music by Bach, Handel, Mozart and Faure. There will also be organ and piano solos along with some traditional Irish songs. The concert will be held at St Thomas-on-the Bourne Church, Farnham GU98HA. Tickets at £15, which includes refreshments, are available from 01252 712401 or 07946 752860. Surrey 5 Peaks Saturday 17th September The Surrey Hills will be alive to the sound of footsteps on Saturday 17th September when the Surrey 5 Peaks hikeathon takes place to raise funds for Surrey Care Trust. Surrey Care Trust helps local people to improve their skills for work, life and learning and has organised an annual Sweetmanwalk Mayfor 13_Layout 1 11/04/2013 Page 1 fundraising over a decade. Thanks to17:30 hikeathon sponsors Broanmain Plastics, walkers can be assured
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The Botanist in Farnham has launched a new weekend brunch menu in time for the summer months. The new brunch menu ranges from a simple bacon or sausage muffin priced at £4.95, the contemporary classic of smashed avocado with poached egg and homemade tomato ketchup for £5.50 or the all-time favourite of a full English breakfast priced at £8.95. If you wake up with a sweet tooth there are pancakes with fresh blueberries, maple syrup and crème fraiche at £4.95. A selection of coffee and specialty teas are available, as are their trademark alcoholic and non-alcoholic coktails if you need a pick-me-up... I was kindly invited along to give it a try and was very impressed with the traditional full English, which 42
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Surrey Hills Challenge Sunday 25th September The Surrey Hills Challenge encompasses both walkers and runners with the choice of a 60km, 21km, 10km and 5km route. The event is being organised to establish a successful outdoor event in the beautiful Surrey Hills and to assist with the fundraising of The Community Foundation for Surrey and The Surrey Hills Trust Fund. They would love your local support for the Surrey Hills Challenge whether it be participating or volunteering as a marshal. Also, if you have a village hall that falls on the route that could be a hub for the community to get involved, then the organisers would love to know. If you would like to find out more information on the event please visit the website www.surreyhillschallenge.com.
Grayshott Folk Club Friday 23rd September The club launches its new season when their headline guests at Grayshott Village Hall will be Connla; a young, new band on tour for the first time from Northern Ireland. They play traditional Irish/Celtic Folk music and are already beginning to command a lot of attention and are winning awards for their musicianship and live performances. They also welcome back Pepper & Shepherd who are a gentleman Folk duo. They will be coming down from London Town to play a support slot again. More about forthcoming gigs next month. See www.grayshottfolkclub.co.uk.
Guildford Cafe Bridge Event Thursday 29th September. This event raised over £3000 last year during their full day of bridge, playing in ten restaurants and cafes in Guildford, which hosted 160 bridge playing enthusiasts. This year is the 5th annual event and aims to raise £5000 with the help of 240 participants, using 15 venues. Funds raised, will go to Shooting Star Chase, a leading children’s hospice charity and Cardiac Risk in the Young, working to reduce the frequency of young sudden cardiac death. Players will meet up at St Mary’s Church for coffee and to register between 10.15am and 10.45am, where they will be given
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Roasted Tomato, Basil and Parmesan Quiche
4. Mix the eggs, milk, parmesan and basil, season with salt and pepper. 5. Layer 2/3 of the cheese on the bottom of the pastry case, then layer in the tomatoes and onions. Pour over the egg mix and sprinkle on the remaining cheese. 6. Bake for 10 mins, then reduce the temperature to 180c/160fan/gas 4 and bake for a further 15 – 20 minutes or until the filling is puffed up and golden brown. Scatter with a few whole basil leaves and serve warm.
Creamy Beef and Mustard pasta
Quiche is a summertime favourite, served at parties, BBQ’s and as a light supper. This recipe uses the finest cheese and milk from Goodwood estate, Rookery Farm organic eggs and lovely fresh organic tomatoes. We used large tomatoes but cherry tomatoes work well too. Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 onion, finely sliced; 2 large tomatoes, sliced thinly or 300g cherry tomatoes; 3 eggs, beaten; 125ml milk; 2 tbsp parmesan, grated; 125g strong cheddar; 3 tbsp fresh basil, chopped.
This is a quick and easy supper dish, ideal for cooler summer evenings. We have used local, organic Aberdeen Angus beef from Rother Valley Organics and rich organic double cream from Goodwood estate.
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280g plain flour; 140g salted butter, cubed; water to bind.
500g frying steak, cut into thin strips; 250ml double cream; 1 onion, finely chopped; 1 garlic clove, finely chopped; 100g mushrooms, quartered; 1 tbsp wholegrain mustard; mixed herbs, fresh, chopped or dried; 300g spaghetti or pasta shapes of your choice.
Serves 8 Method: 1. Start by making the pastry. Put the flour and butter in a processor and combine until it resembles fine breadcrumbs. Slowly add a tablespoon of water at a time until it all comes together into a ball. 2. Roll into a round to line a 25cm flan tin, prick the base and line with parchment and baking beans. Bake blind for 10-15 mins, then remove the baking beans and parchment and return to the oven for another 5-10 mins (it should be slightly browned). 3. Preheat oven 200c/180c fan/gas 6. Grease a baking tray with olive oil and lay on the tomato and onions slices. Drizzle with a little more olive oil and roast in the oven for 15-20 mins.
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Serves 4 Method: 1. Cook the pasta according to the packet instructions. 2. Fry the onion for 2 minutes and then add the garlic, beef, mushrooms and mixed herbs. Continue to cook until the beef has browned, then add the cream and mustard. 3. Bring to the boil and cook for a few minutes until the sauce has thickened slightly. 4. Serve with the cooked pasta.
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cover the lasagne sheets with the white sauce. 6. Sprinkle with grated cheese and bake in the oven for 40 minutes, and the top is nice and brown and bubbling.
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Although this can take a while to prepare, it is well worth the effort. Using lots of flavoursome organic vegetables, served with homemade Soda bread and a light green salad, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a sure fire hit with the whole family. Ingredients 2 aubergines cut into chunks; 2-3 courgettes cut into thick rings; 1-2 red peppers, chopped; 1 large red onion, cut into wedges; 1 -2 garlic cloves, sliced; 2 tbsp olive oil; Lasagne sheets; 1 x 400g tin chopped tomatoes; 1 jar Arnoldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pasta et More Basil Infusion 450ml white sauce; grated cheese to sprinkle on top. Serves 8 Method: 1. Preheat the oven to 180c/160cfan/gas 4. 2. Place all the vegetables in a roasting tin and toss in the olive oil so they are nicely coated. Sprinkle over some dried mixed herbs and roast until tender, about 20 mins. 3. Mix the tinned tomatoes with the Pasta et More and a little water if too thick. 4. If making the white sauce, melt 25g butter in a saucepan and the add 25g of plain flour. Cook for 2-3 mins minutes and then remove from the heat and gradually stir in a pint of milk a little bit at a time. Return to the heat and bring to the boil, stirring all the time. Turn down the heat and simmer until thickened, stirring occasionally. If you prefer a cheese sauce add 2 tblsp grated parmesan. 5. In a deep lasagne dish, layer half the vegetables and pour over half the tomato sauce, cover with a layer of lasagne sheets, repeat for a second layer and then
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Soda bread is quick and easy to make, filling and tasty. It tastes wonderful spread with butter and jam whilst still warm from the oven but goes just as well with soups and main dishes. Ingredients 400g strong plain flour; 50g porridge oats; 2 tsp bicarbonate of soda; 1 tsp sugar; 1 tsp salt; 350ml buttermilk; 1 egg, beaten. Method: 1. Preheat the oven to 230c/210c fan/ gas 8. 2. In a large bowl vigorously stir together the dry ingredients. 3. In a jug, mix the egg with the buttermilk. 4. Make a well in the centre of the dry ingredients and pour in the milk and egg mixture. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the buttermilk until just combined. Do not over mix. 5. With floured hands, gently shape the dough into a mound shape and place on a greased baking sheet. Score a cross on the top making 2.5cm deep cuts. 6. Bake in hot oven for 15 minutes then reduce the temperature to 200c/180c fan/gas 6 for 25 minutes more. 7. To test the bread, tap the bottom to see if it sounds hollow. If it is, remove from the oven and leave to cool on a wire rack. If not, turn it upside down and return to the oven for another 5 mins and then test again.
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<43 JOTTINGS - YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD instructions and a map of the venues. They will then make their way to the first venue and play a few hands of bridge and, when completed, they will walk onto the next venue and play again, and so on during the day. Lunch is provided in the venue where the participants are playing at 1pm. At approximately 4.15 pm participants reconvene at the registration point for the results, prize giving and a raffle. The entry fee is £30 per player, to include coffee on arrival and a two course lunch. Those wishing to take part should contact Lynn Paynter at L.paynter@btopenworld. com before the 22nd September. Anyone wishing to contribute prizes or promises for the raffle and auction should also contact Lynn with their details. More information at www.3countiesbridge.com. Come and Sing Handel’s Messiah Saturday 1st October Would you like to sing The Messiah with The Waynflete Singers in Winchester Cathedral? Here is your chance. Under Andrew Lumsden, Conductor and George Castle, Organ accompaniment, the event starts at 1.30pm for registration and handing out vocal scores, followed by a rehearsal in the afternoon for about two and a half hours including a break. An evening performance in front of an audience will follow from 6.30pm. Audience tickets for the evening (non singers) will be available nearer the time from Winchester Cathedral Box Office 01962 857275 or online at www. winchester-cathedral.org.uk.The event is in being held in aid of the Mayor of Winchester’s charities. They anticipate significant demand for this Come and Sing event and would ask that you book no later than Saturday 20th August. The cost is: Performers £20 (£5 students). For all enquiries and bookings, contact sing@waynfletesingers.org.uk or for a downloadable booking form see more information available on their website http://waynfletesingers.org.uk. Friends of Elstead Village Hall Saturday 1st October 7pm They are holding a Magic Evening at Elstead Village Hall; tickets £20 per head to include a two course meal – cash bar available. Doors open 7pm. ‘Table hopper’ magicians will show tricks at the tables and the evening will end with a The LOCAL Independent Choice for ALL Your WINDOWS, DOORS & CONSERVATORIES Giving a Family Service Since 1992 to Our Private and Trade Customers
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WALK - Milford to Brook This is an easy walk across heathland and through fields and woods with very little up and down. The walk was submitted by Guildford Rambling Club (see guildfordramblingclub.org.uk).
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narrow path. After 100 yards, reach a T junction with a track and turn left. Quickly reach Eastlake, a large house on the left. 3. Turn right and walk along its wide access track. This track swings right to reach a road, French Lane. Go straight across and follow a path which heads towards the A3, swings to parallel it and then reaches French Lane again. Turn left and walk up a slope to reach and cross the Thursley Bridge over the A3. On the other side turn left and walk up to turn again, left down the Old Portsmouth Road. Walk down to turn right into Boundless Road. Follow this for some distance until you reach a tunnel under the A3. Go under and, on the other side, turn left to follow the road. It becomes a drive and takes you down to pass Cosford House. 4. Just past the house the path swings sharp right and you follow the Greensand Way as it breaks off left and, in two sections, climbs a steep bank up through trees to reach a field. Cross to a gate and exit onto a road, French Lane again. Go straight across and along a short section of track which dead ends at a stile taking you to the right and into a field. In the field turn left to walk alongside the hedge to a gate left and out onto the drive of a house. Cross this and enter a field. Head straight across this field and the next to reach a drive by the entrance to Lower House. Straight across and now follow the path between fields and through a wood, eventually dropping steeply down to emerge through a turnstile gate onto a road. (You have been walking in an
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WALK SPONSORED BY area once owned by Lord Pirrie, the ill fated owner of the White Star Line and the Titanic. Hence the Whitecross Line symbols on some of the gates). Turn left and walk to the road’s junction with the A286. (Here, note the track ** on the opposite side of the junction with the A286.) Turn right and walk along to the Dog and Pheasant. Lunch here or picnic at or by the Pirrie Hall cricket pavilion at the back of the playing field opposite. 5. From the Pavilion head half-right to the corner of the playing field nearest to the road. Take a path running through trees roughly parallel to the road and fork right to drop down to the start of the track ** mentioned above. Turn right to climb up this track, away from the road and through a deep cutting. At the top, ignore a footpath right and continue forward. Ignore a quick left turn. Continue forward to reach a 3-way signpost at Parsonage Farm Cottages. Turn left and, after a few yards, turn right to enter a field. The path takes you out half-left, passing the farm and then along a fenced corridor. Ignore a path right and continue to the far end of the corridor to reach a lone house. Turn right, along its access track, to reach a road. 6. Go straight across and follow a narrow path through gorse and out onto heathland. Reach a T junction with a wide track and turn left. About 150 yards after seeing a plaque and small car parking area off to your left, turn down onto a track running away to the right. At a T junction, turn right. Next, fork left. Reach the dead end of a road (Gadsden Close). Walk to the far end to reach Gadsden Lane. Turn left. Walk along to cross the A286 and enter Webb Road. Walk up here to reach an information plaque and turn right to walk out onto Witley Common, heading north. After a while the track swings right a little and then left, i.e. north again. In a wide section of the track reach a fork and take it right. Go straight over a cross paths and immediately fork left. Carry on, ignoring lefts and rights until forced to choose. Fork left and pass the Thames Water water treatment works. Go straight across the road and through trees to reach the track that runs, left and under the A3 into Mousehill car park.
DISTANCE: 8.5 miles OS MAPS: Explorer 145 Guildford & Farnham, Godalming & Farnborough and also Explorer 133 Haslemere & Petersfield, Midhurst & Selborne STARTING POINT: Park in the car park at Moushill Down. To find it, come off the A3 and go straight on through both sets of lights at Milford, pass the green and the shops. Look for a track, signposted Rodborough Common, on the right about ¼ mile from the second set of lights. Don’t go too far or you will rejoin the A3 with a consequent long return detour! REFRESHMENTS: The Dog & Pheasant, Brook.
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<47 JOTTINGS - YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD magic cabaret. Tickets available from Sue Gowar on 01252 702127. Punch Bowl Challenges 2016 Sunday 2nd October 9.30am Presented by The Black Down and Hindhead Supporters together with Haslemere Border Athletic Club, these are running events for all the family. The Punch Bowl 10K for seniors (over 16) is a testing off road course, down and up the Devil’s Punch Bowl. Then there is a 5K for seniors and juniors (over 12). This is an easier course, on the rim of the Punch Bowl. There is a 2.5K for juniors 9-11 years old, a 1K for 6-8 years old and finally a 50 metre dash for under 6 years. Full details at www.pbchallenges.co.ukwww. punchbowl10k.co.uk. The William Cobbett Society Friday 7th October 8 pm The Society’s Annual Memorial Lecture will be given by Owen Jones, a political journalist and author of the best-seller, ‘The Establishment: and how they get away with it’. He will respond to issues raised 200 years ago by Cobbett, the great anti-establishment, radical journalist. So, how relevant is Cobbett today? Join the discussion, or just listen! Tickets at £10 (Students £6), are available from The Maltings Box Office on 01252 745444. The bar will be open at 7pm. Free parking.
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