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6 Jottings Your local community noticeboard

8 Fashion Teenie weenie polka dot bikini?

12 Booking your Holiday Internet or high street agent? Phil Kemp investigates.

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- YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD

This month, four voluntary groups that we happily promote through these pages have been recognised for their wonderful work in the community. The West Horsley Wheel of Care, the Brigette Trust based in Dorking, Guildford Street Angels and Tilford’s Rural Life Centre have all been awarded the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, the MBE for voluntary groups. This got me thinking about the number of organisations we have in our community that exist purely because people are prepared to give up their time to help less fortunate people. Most of these organisations don’t of course get oﬃcial recognition but their importance is no less diminished because of that. There’s a temptation to think that in this day and age people don’t care about each other as they used to. When I read about the multitude of organisations that do so much good work, I realise that this is clearly not the case. I don’t know about you but I ﬁnd this enormously comforting. Looking ahead for the month, there’s still plenty of summer activities, so get out as much as you can and enjoy yourselves! Evolve Summer Exhibition takes place from Tuesday 9th June to Friday 24th July 2015 at Creative Response in Farnham. Evolve is the cumulative efforts of all at Creative Response. Including ceramics, paintings, textiles, wirework, prints and sculptures, there is sure to be something which ignites and inspires everyone. Feel free to browse and experience the ambience of Evolve from Tuesdays to Fridays from 10am to 2.30pm. Tel: 01252 716876 or visit www.creativeresponsearts.org for more. Dr Jennie Jewitt-Harris is exhibiting artworks created during her role as Artist in Residence in a solo exhibition at Watts Gallery – Artists’ Village in Compton. The exhibition opened on 16th June and closes on Sunday 19th July. Intricate sketches and humorous vintage-inspired collages clash in a riot of colour. Focussing on subjects such as the passage of time, what it means to be British and the

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psychological implication of memory, Jennie creates art with a social conscience. If you have dementia or care for someone with dementia there is help available from The Alzheimers Society. They have recently launched a new triage service giving help, information, advice and signposting for all their services across Surrey. For more information on these services call 01932 855582 or email surrey@alzheimers.org.uk . Elstead Afternoon W.I. will hold their next meeting on Thursday 2nd July at 2.15pm In Elstead Village Hall. On this occasion there will be a talk given by Mr. D. A. Fulford entitled ‘Antique Clocks and Watches’. If this makes you curious do go along to hear what it is all about. All visitors and new members will be made very welcome, and they oﬀer a delicious tea! Contact: Helen White on 01252 710039. If you’re wondering what to do on a Friday evening throughout July, I may have the answer. Farnham Maltings is holding ‘Grills and Guitars’ evenings every Friday throughout July ending on 7th August. It takes place outside next to the river and local talented musicians will be playing diﬀerent types of music. The gigs are free (ticket required) and the cafe will be running an all you can eat BBQ at the same time. Should be a perfect way to spend a summer’s evening. Lots of really good acts have been signed up with more to come. More information at www. farnhammaltings.com. Hothouse 5, the best of emerging talent in the UK today takes place at New Ashgate Gallery, Waggon Yard, Farnham GU9 7PS from Friday 3rd July until Saturday 15th August. It’s a Crafts Council initiative where 39 makers have been selected to take part in the six-month programme which is delivered in partnership across four regions in the UK. The New Ashgate gallery is delighted to partner the Crafts Council in the Hothouse initiative. For their visitors,

Jottings is your free community noticeboard for local events and information, edited by Nick and Angie Crisell. Please note that we cannot guarantee that all entries will be published. To feature here, please email us at jottings@vantagepublishing.co.uk

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Teenie weenie polka dot bikini? Maybe not…but a summer wardrobe means the dreaded swimwear shop and fashion stylist, Kirstie Smillie, has found there is an easier way. High on the scale of scary summer dressing is swimwear. Really, must we? Yes we must, as holidays and water are essential life motivators so it is crucial to put some time into what you wear. Enter lingerie and swimwear expert, Nicola Hansford, owner of Loncherie. Working in the lingerie industry for over 25 years, Nicola, has experience of both buying and selling body garments, offering her expert advice in Farnham for over five years, firstly from the

Top tips * Hand wash out carefully after each wear to remove sun creams * Use a gentle solution and avoid conditioners which will damage the stretch ﬁbres * Always dry naturally, away from heaters.

Lionand Lamb Yard and now in her deceptively large shop in Downing Street. The store has the largest selection of swimwear in the surrounding counties, with brands covering cup sizes, from an A-G and in body sizes 8-24. All the labels have been thoroughly researched to suit her customers’ needs and to suit certain shapes. A fuller breast or rounded tummy need a certain cut, not all suit everyone.

“I only buy certain styles in selected sizes, because I know what works for each customer” Glamorous brands include Roidal and designer Maryan Mehlhorn, where the quality and prices are high but reflect the internal courtesy, form fitting linings and pattern placements that complement the body for a skilful effect.

Smaller bust Bandeau ruched halterneck, with gentle padding, Roidal

Fuller bust Secret underwire, up to a G cup, Maryan Mehlhorn

Great cover up White cotton Kaftan, David

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FASHION FOOD The American brand, Miraclesuit, offer swimwear that is fabulously slimming with wonderfully firm fabrics that flatter fuller figures. Prints are lively or classic and perfect for holiday lounging.

also stocks great basics by Hanro, beautifully plain cami tops or lace-trimmed versions. There are also pretty Italian and French kaftans in cottons, broderie anglaise and lace, or large wraps, from £37.

For excellent quality but lower price points, from £85, David has a range with power mesh linings and Sunflair offer great prints in form-fitting styles. Bikinis are sold in sets from £65 with integrated busts and gorgeous up-lifting prints.

There are vastly expensive luxury silk and lace nighties for those extra special nights to a very sweet pink design by Vanilla from £52. You can even buy the man in your life his swimming trunks so he can leave his ancient speedos at home.

“Every brand and style has been tested by myself to be assured it works”

Swimwear, like lingerie is a tricky one to buy online, you need friendly expert advice to get it right. So lets forget our British bashfulness and start enjoying the sun in our glorious swimmers.

You can either just pop in or book an appointment, allowing plenty of time to try on various shapes to find your ideal fit. The large changing rooms offer a discreet space for the coy and with Nicola’s passion for correct bra fitting and non pushy personal service you will most probably actually enjoy the process. Alongside lingerie collections including Marie Jo, Emprienta and Prima Dona up to J cup, Loncherie

Loncherie 19 Downing St, Farnham, Surrey GU9 7PB Tel: 01252 713517 www.loncherie.com Kirstie Smillie is a Personal Stylist dedicated to improving your self conﬁdence through fashion and simplifying your wardrobe Contact kirstie@ kirstiesmillie.com or call 07773 234947 .

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Great value Includes light tummy control, 10-18, cups A-E, £89, David

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this selected showcase oﬀers an opportunity to view and collect work from the stars of the craft sector today. More information at www.newashgate.org.uk. The Gallery is open Tuesday – Saturday from 10am – 5pm. The West Surrey Wine Society does not have a formal meeting in July as it’s the Society’s Summer Party which, this year will be held at Quinettes in Churt on 4th July, so obviously with a US theme and wines from California. Normal service will be resumed on Monday 17th August when Mark Ferguson, from ‘Les Caves de Pyrene’ in Guildford, will hold a tasting of wines from the South West region of France. The West Surrey Wine Society is a wine appreciation society that meets on the third Monday of the Month in 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 or two of ‘welcome wine’ and the meeting proper starts at 8pm, generally taking the form of a tutored tasting, often 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 the membership secretary, Frances Hackemer on 01252 793684. Grayshott Folk Club has just one gig in July before they take a summer break. On Saturday 4th July at 7.30pm, they present Greg Russell & Ciaran Algar (www.russellalgar. co.uk) at Grayshott Village Hall, Headley Road, Grayshott, Nr. Hindhead GU26 6TZ. These award-winning young musicians, BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Award 2013, Horizon Award 2014, Nominees for Best Duo 2015, have really set

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the Folk world alight over the past few years. With such a busy schedule, we are fortunate that they have found time to stop by and play at Grayshott. Ciaran is one of the most exciting young fiddle players you will ever see – with a quirky wit to match – and Greg is one of the most appealing singers and guitarists. Support is provided by Kelly Oliver, a passionate young singer/guitarist/songwriter who comes from Hertfordshire and has recorded a session for Bob Harris’s ‘Under the Apple Tree’ series, which you can watch at www.youtube.com/watch?v=XfBnomDg2ZQ. Advance Adult Tickets: £12 or £14 on the door. Children under 16, £6/£7. Call Des O’Byrne on 01428 607096. The new season starts on Saturday 26th September with Betty and The Boy, on tour from the USA. Pax Hill’s annual Vintage Summer Fete is on Saturday 4th July from 2 to 4pm at Pax Hill in Bentley. Delicious Nepalese street food, craft and vintage stalls, cream teas, cake, raffle, tombola, music and dancing – all with a vintage slant. Fundraising will be for the Barpak Charity Foundation in aid of the Nepalese earthquake. Everyone is welcome. An illustrated talk with vintage film footage entitled ‘Lord Baden-Powell and Pax Hill’ will also be given on Saturday 4th July at Pax Hill. It starts at1pm and if you would like to attend, contact kate@paxhill.co.uk or go to www.paxhill. co.uk. The Maltings Monthly Market takes place on Saturday 4th July from 9.30am to 4pm. Entry £1 (Members and under 15’s free.) For 40 years the market has been an integral part of Farnham town life. It encompasses everything

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Booking your holiday? Internet or local travel agent? Phil Kemp investigates for you... Never before has there been so much choice for travellers when it comes to researching and booking holidays. The internet has brought a mind-boggling explosion of outlets offering price comparisons for flights, accommodation, and holiday packages. The advent of mobile devices has also provided the ability to plan breaks away using everything from flight booking and budget hotel apps, to food spotting and translator apps when you’re on the ground and exploring your holiday destination. In the days before the internet broke free from its chains, we used to walk in to a travel shop and sit down in front of a real person. We would seek help and advice on everything from choice of destination, excursions and flights, and have the agent make our booking for us. So what has become of the traditional high street travel agent? I decided to find out by visiting local walk-in independent travel specialists. What I found was that not only are these travel retailers very much alive and kicking, they are also providing an incredible tailor-made personal service. Travel Dream in Bramley is owned by Jo Wishart and Pam Jackman, who between them have over 59 years’ experience in the travel industry. Their spacious Bramley office provides the chance to chat over a coffee and feel comfortable and reassured that you are in safe and experienced hands. “We are immensely proud of the fact that the majority of our clients come back year after year to take advantage of our completely hands-on and personal service for their holiday bookings,” said Jo. “We can instinctively match their travel aspirations, guided by decades of hard-earned experience of exactly what makes a holiday special. That is most important to us.” All of the agents I visited provide an exciting range of destinations and a good choice of different ways of getting there. Travel Dream’s latest magazine has holiday temptations ranging from sailing on a traditional sailing gulet in the Mediterranean, to the elegance of travelling by rail across Asia on the Eastern & Oriental Express. And much more besides. 12

They also talk of a new buzz word in luxury travel, this being ‘experiential’ and illustrate with opportunities for an intimate dinner for two on the Great Wall of China, or a stay in the Ice Hotel in Sweden whilst being mesmerised by the Northern Lights. “We know our clients personally. We ﬁnd out exactly what their expectations are. Not just their likes and dislikes, but also their individual tastes when it comes to what is genuinely adventurous to them. We hand-deliver their tickets. We even remind regular clients when their passports are due for renewal. Our clients have our mobile numbers and we are available whenever they need us. You couldn’t dream of a much more personal service could you?” The Godalming Travel Company has at its helm Amanda Gore and Penny Brown, both with a great deal of experience in providing a personal service to holidaymakers. Between them they have travelled to many of the major holiday destivantagepointmag.co.uk

talk to us face-to-face in a really friendly, comfortable environment,” said Penny. “He felt as though he was sitting at home in his lounge chatting with a friend. That’s deﬁnitely something the internet cannot provide!” This standard of service undoubtedly makes for very special tailor-made holidays, right down to having dinner bookings made, excursions planned to slot eﬀortlessly into your itinerary, and that welcome bottle of bubbly chilling in your room to mark a special occasion.

nations in the world and have a good rapport with tour operators and hoteliers. Like the other agents I visited, this makes providing travel advice so much more dependable. And they also go that extra mile to provide a special and personal service. “I can give you a perfect example of just how personal our approach is,” said Amanda. “A client’s son needed to visit American universities he had applied to. They had six days to visit ﬁve universities scattered across several states and were struggling to make the trip workable. With a lot of research and careful planning we put an itinerary together that worked for them. What made all the eﬀort worthwhile was the call from a very proud father to let us know that his son had got into his chosen university and starts in August!” They too thrive on being able to sit with their clients and talk through travel plans in person. “One of our regular clients recently commented how lovely it was to be able to come in and July 2015

Over at Haslemere Travel, where they have a team of advisors and support staff, the message is also one of ensuring that all of their clients receive a highly personalised service. Managing Director Gemma Antrobus knows just how important this is, especially as she is also the Chairman of AITO. This is an association of independent travel agents, and Gemma is in the hot seat of knowing exactly what makes their 130 member companies successful and also what daily challenges they face. “Fly and flop beach holidays for families are very popular, but we have a range of options that go way beyond the standard brochure choices,” said Gemma. “We fully cater for those who want a taste of adventure or perhaps prefer culture-focused destinations. Short breaks, or year-long round-the-world tours. Honeymoons in exotic locations, or special excursions for groups with a particular focus. It may surprise you to know that we even book National Express tickets for some of our regular clients.” The latest edition of their Pure Shores newsletter illustrates what a remarkable range and exciting variety of holiday experiences is available. Quality and value for money is very important to their clients, as is the reassurance of a one-to-one personal service from a highly experienced team. “Forget all of the technology for a moment. The world maps we have hanging on the wall of our office are a brilliant focus for discussing destination, climate and time zones. Standing alongside these with our clients invariably stimulates much animated discussion and starts to vividly bring their holiday plans to life.” 13

Gemma was also keen to negate a common misapprehension. Independent agents do not charge their clients a fee for their booking services. In my visits I was also keen to ﬁnd out what our independents felt about the internet. Gemma from Haslemere Travel had a very clear and positive response. “We embrace the internet because our experience has shown that many of our clients come in with some exciting ideas they have researched on the web. The task they set us is to meet their expectations and we enjoy exceeding them. Talking them through all the options and watching their approval when we not only make their itineraries work, but also meet their budgets too.” Penny from Godalming Travel gave me examples of where ‘budget’ bookings online can result in inferior accommodation, with hoteliers favouring clients of the travel operator they know personally. This relationship with the walk-in retailers can often ensure that upgrades are made, and in some cases at a cheaper price too. “What troubles us most are the stories we hear when things go wrong,” said Pam of Travel Dream. “Booking direct with travel providers on the web can leave travellers literally stranded when things go wrong. In most cases, using our contacts and inside knowledge of how the industry works, we’ve been able to help them out. It’s important to have the protection of booking with a fully licensed travel agent like ours. Your money is protected.”

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Booking directly online does potentially increase the risk of fraud. The National Fraud Intelligence Bureau (NFIB) reported that there were 1,569 cases of holiday fraud reported to them in 2014, with fraud relating to holiday accommodation being the most common. The advice from all three travel agents was clear and simple. Make sure you have the security of using an agent that is fully bonded and licenced. ABTA, the association of travel agents and tour operators, ensures that all members adhere to a code of conduct. ATOL is a Government guaranteed financial protection scheme for UK tour operators. Also for peace of mind check out the company thoroughly to find out they are who they say they are. Online forums can be helpful particularly if you’ve chosen a web provider for your holiday, although sometimes these can be used for gripes between operators - and a regular batch of glowing reports may suggest the reviews aren’t genuine. A lack of a real address or telephone landline should ring alarm bells. For my money, sitting in front of a real person with buckets of experience in a real office, and sipping a cup of coffee is absolutely unbeatable. You benefit from their extensive network of 14

Amanda Gore (left) Penny Brown (right) 8 Church Street, Godalming, Surrey GU7 1EH 01483 419341 www.godalmingtravel.co.uk

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Gemma Antrobus (4th from right) 2/4 Petworth Road, Haslemere, Surrey GU27 2HR 01428 658777 www.haslemeretravel.co.uk

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from antiques and jewellery to craft and local handmade produce, restored furniture and unique cards. If you start to feel peckish, treat yourself to a handmade pie or speciality sausage in the cafe. The Seale & Sands Summer Show promises an afternoon of fun for the whole family. This year sees the bicentenary of the Battle of Waterloo so the show will be a celebration of this historic event. Events include the Battle of Waterflour, choose your side and join in on the battlefield at 1.30pm on Saturday 4th July at The Sands Recreation Ground, Littleworth Road, The Sands GU10 1NE.The ‘troops’ will be well entertained by incredible shows of dancing, dog disorder, human fruit machines and bazooka bears to name a few! They say that an army marches on its stomach so refill with a Royal British Legion burger and beer and an ice cream in order to be ready for the ever popular races and Tug of War - Seale and Sands Villagers will battle it out once again. Of course it wouldn’t be complete without somebody getting a soaking in the entertaining Drench the Wench! ‘All Things Waterloo’ is the theme for the evening. Fancy dress is optional but always encouraged, think Abba, Wellington boots, soldiers - your imagination is the limit! Fabulous food will keep your energy levels up for dancing to the live band The High and The Mighty. For all the information about the show and the evening event visit www.sealeandsands.org. Everyone is welcome, it’s free entry. The National Garden Scheme is in full swing with some beautiful gardens open to the public. In Farnham, Monksfield, Tilford GU10 2AL will be open on Sunday 5th

Farnham Rep Theatre Company is producing two shows at The Phoenix Theatre, Bordon in July as part of The Drama Festival. On Tuesday 7th July at 7.30pm they present Kolbe’s Gift by David Gooderson. Ten men await an agonising death from starvation until Maximilian Kolbe, a Polish priest, volunteers to take the place of one of the victims. It is a very moving piece. Then on Tuesday 14th July at 7.30pm, they present a rehearsed showcase of Equally Divided by Ronald Harwood (author of Quartet) this is a humorous play about the contents of a will and family rivalry. Booking is by phone 01420 472664 or roballerston@phoenixarts. co.uk for both events. This summer, visitors to Watts Gallery – Artists’ Village, situated in Compton, can step into a magical world inspired by the Victorian fascination with fairies and fantasy. From an enchanting Fairy Fair, to the ﬁrst exhibition in over 40 years of paintings by Richard Dadd – whose mystical paintings of huge imaginative power have established the artist as amongst the most intriguing of the Victorian era – the unique Artists’ Village, nestled in the Surrey Hills, oﬀers an exceptional day out! The Watts Fairy Fair takes place on Saturday 11th July from 11am – 4pm, with free entry to all 16’s and under. So, attention all fairies, sprites, pixies

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and goblins! The Fairy King and Queen invite you to join them for a day of magical adventures at the Watts Fairy Fair. Make woodland wands, design wings and hear stories from the Fairy King and Queen. Create willow fairy houses with willow artist Louise Arthur and hunt for fairies in the Watts Gallery woodland. Visit www.wattsgallery.org.uk or telephone 01483 810235 for further information and the full programme. There’s a Fun Day on Saturday 11th July from 12 noon to 4pm at St James Church in Elstead. The friends of the Church are organising an Activity Day so why not pop along and try something new. There will be a quiz, tours, a chance to try tapestry and embroidery, a painting competition and much more. Refreshments will be on hand. Picnic to Music in the Park is taking place this year on Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th July, at the King George V Playing Fields in Farnborough; the event will feature two sensational tribute acts, along with Britain’s biggest Motown phenomenon. Saturday’s line-up boasts the Counterfeit Stones, whose popularity has gained them bookings from British royalty and famous international celebrities, and led them to be dubbed by Mick Jagger himself as ‘the most famous Stones band in England’ – and the stunning Counterfeit Police, one of Europe’s principal tribute bands whose lead singer’s uncanny resemblance to Sting will have you believing you’re watching the real thing! On the Sunday, The Magic of Motown will then take to the stage, celebrating 50 years of Motown music with classics from the Four Tops, Supremes, Jackson 5,

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Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross and Marvin Gaye, to name but a few. The event, which is kindly organised by the Rotary Club of Farnborough, raises a huge amount of money for local Hospice Care charity Phyllis Tuckwell, which provides supportive and end of life care to patients and relatives facing a serious progressive illness, in West Surrey and North East Hampshire. Tickets are available at www.pth. org.uk. Gates will open on both days at 5pm ready for the music to start at 7.30pm, followed by grand firework finales both nights. Refreshments will be available, but please take your own picnic. Bells Piece supports adults with learning disabilities and will be holding their annual summer fete on Saturday 11th July from 12.30 till 4.30pm, in the beautiful grounds of their main house. The entertainment will be from Farnham Rock Choir and Farnham Taiko Drummers. There will be something for everyone, market stalls, plants for sale, children’s games, face painting, cream teas, refreshing Pimm’s and much much more. Do go along and join in the fun. Learn confidence through public speaking in a fun and supportive environment. Farnham Speaker’s Club meets on the 2nd and 4th Monday of every month at the Farnham House Hotel. For more information, email Annie on annie. pritchard@way-forward.co.uk or call 07866 086887. Dowsing is one of those subjects that the average person knows very little about, certainly true in my case. However it has been practised for many centuries and today there are

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Dennis Brothers - the post war years Britain’s oldest vehicle manufacturer was established in Guildford. In the second in a series, Andy Goundry continues the story. The end of the Great War brought a sudden and dramatic change to the fortunes of the Dennis company. From working almost flat-out producing trucks for the War Department, the order book vanished almost overnight as the vast fleet of vehicles which Dennis had toiled so hard to produce began to find their way back to Britain, to be sold off for civilian use, thereby reducing dramatically the opportunities for new vehicle sales. This left Dennis with an almost insurmountable problem: they had one of the biggest truckmaking factories in Europe, capable of building around 2,500 trucks per year, and a very limited market. Lesser companies might have thrown in the towel there and then, however the Dennis brothers picked themselves up and set out to develop both new markets and new models. The latter was an inspired move, for if WWI had done nothing else, it had firmly established the superiority of trucks rather than horses to move goods. Whilst the market was saturated with large numbers of ex-military trucks, they were limited to a 3 tonne payload. Dennis realised that higher capacity models would generate sales, and so introduced both 4 and 5 tonne versions of the original army truck. These were successful in recovering some of the lost sales; then, as now, the concept of one man, or truck, being able to do more than his competitors, was attractive to customers. Raymond Dennis also set out on a marathon 60,000 mile world tour to promote Dennis products, highlighting the reliability of the military vehicles, to say nothing of the fire engines whose performance was becoming legendary. Indeed, in 1917 a Dennis fire engine had pumped water continuously for 17 days to help combat a huge fire in Salonika (now Thessaloniki) in Greece. In seeking new markets, Dennis astutely investigated opportunities to offer innovative products into markets where the Dennis brand was already well understood and respected. 20

This lovely old Dennis Dart belongs to the company, and can often be seen around Guildford. Shown here on wedding transport duty with the author in the front seat.

He also targeted markets which could make use of some of their existing technology, thus avoiding too much of a leap into the dark. Two interesting new ventures sought to strengthen the Dennis relationship with local authorities, quickly becoming successful businesses in their own right. Firstly, drawing on their experience with fire pumps, they launched an innovative vacuum cesspool emptier which was quickly taken up by their target local authority market. This laid the foundations for the municipal vehicle market for which Dennis subsequently became a by-word. The other new venture was into the manufacture of motor mowers, and specifically large machines which enabled the local authorities to keep their many hectares of parkland in trim. Again, Dennis were quick to promote the efficiency benefits of their product, proudly proclaiming that one man with a Dennis mower could cut in a day as much as two men and a horse could cut in two days. Dennis mowers went on to carve out a successful business for over 50 years, indeed they are still manufactured, although no longer part of the original Dennis empire, having been sold off in 1976. Despite these brave efforts to regenerate the business, orders for Dennis trucks remained in the doldrums until the mid-1920’s, when the company launched a successful new 30cwt (1.5 tonne) payload truck, set apart from its competitors by the use of robust truck components compared to the lighter and shorter-lived car components used by others. This approach was, interestingly, mirrored by the company almost sixty years later when the Dennis Dart midibus took the bus market by storm. vantagepointmag.co.uk

Images from left: A 1933 Dennis Mower. These are still widely used today (photo: Dennis Mowers); Development of a lowered chassis frame meant that double-deckers could at last have a solid upper deck roof to protect the passengers from the elements (photo: Showbus); This superbly restored Dennis Ace fuel tanker is locally owned by Joe Devanny, and can regularly be seen at the Goodwood Revival. Photo: J Devanny

The latter half of the 1920’s saw the Dennis market for buses and coaches grow significantly, with new models appearing regularly, championing the latest technology. The first bus to be equipped with pneumatic tyres, for example, was a Dennis, as was the first bus fitted with four-wheel brakes. Development of specific models aimed at carrying passengers rather than goods also meant that floor levels were lowered, meaning fewer steps for the passengers to climb. 1927 saw the introduction of another first for Dennis – their purpose designed double-decker. Although double deckers had been around for some time before this, in both horse-drawn and later motorised form, they were invariably based on a goods vehicle chassis. This meant they were comparatively tall, making a solid roof impractical. The Dennis H Type of 1927, in contrast, had a low frame, enabling a solid roof to be fitted, setting the scene for the widespread adoption of double deckers in years to come. As the 1930’s dawned, a relentless introduction of new and enhanced models continued apace, all promoting the traditional Dennis virtues of quality, performance, and reliability. These benefits came at a price, making Dennis products amongst the more expensive in the market. By this time, however, the world was sliding headlong into the Great Depression, and in those times of austerity, the expensive Dennis products, however good, were finding fewer customers. Once again, Dennis were forced to rethink their product strategy, and rapidly introduced the Lancet, a low-cost single deck bus, which sold for £595 against their previous single decker, which was massively more, at £1,095. Unsurprisingly, the Lancet became a great success, doing much to see the Dennis business through the gloomy days of the Depression, particularly with the truck-making arm of the business struggling due to the economy. Indeed, throughout the history of Dennis, the bus business proved to be surprisingly resistant to economic depression, and this was not the only occasion where it kept the company afloat. Other noteworthy Dennis models of the 1930s included the Dart bus, of which one survives today in the hands of the company, and which can often be seen at rallies. On the truck side, Dennis produced a rather unusual-looking, but very successful range called the Ace. Key to the Ace was that July 2015

Above: The 3 tonne model which played a major part in the Great War but later returned to the UK in large numbers to flood the market. The fine example shown here was restored over a 10-year period by Tim & Steve Gosling. Photo: M Sutcliffe

the front axle was set well back, giving excellent manoeuvrability, but meaning that the engine and radiator were positioned well forward like a snout. Small wonder that the Ace soon became unoﬃcially named the ‘Flying Pig’. In 1934, Dennis acquired land around the Woodbridge factory on which to build homes for their increasing number of workers. The resulting estate, Dennisville, has most of the roads named after senior Dennis people, notably Raymond Crescent & St John’s Road. Overall, Dennis had coped well since WWI, rising well to the challenges of the lack of new vehicle orders, the years of recession and fending oﬀ the growing number of competitors such as Leyland and Bedford. Sadly, however, in May 1938 Sir Raymond Dennis passed away at the early age of 59, followed only three months later by his brother John, precipitating the company into major changes at the top. At the same time the gathering storm clouds of WWII were about to force Dennis into yet more major upheaval. ABOUT THE AUTHOR About the author: Andy Goundry spent his working career in vehicle design and development, with almost 20 years in senior engineering and management roles at Dennis. Since retirement he has continued a close involvement with vehicles, writing for specialist magazines and websites, as well as producing his own motoring website www.autonews. uk.com. © Andy Goundry December 2014

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people from a wide range of ages and work backgrounds who are members of dowsing groups. Waverley Dowsers meet in Godalming but the Hampshire Archaeological Dowsers meet in Winchester, Sussex Dowsers meet in Chichester and Dowsing Group meets in Feltham. There is a wealth of history, let alone practice to be discovered about dowsing globally. At Waverley Dowsers they look into all aspects of dowsing as both an art and science and do this via sitework, courses and talks. Waverley Dowsers in Godalming are meeting next in Fleet on the 14th July to practise water divining skills. If you would like to know more about this art/ science, and how to join, contact Michael Haxeltine on 01252 541639. Farnham Afternoon Townswomen’s Guild meets Tuesday 14th July in the Methodist Church Hall, South Street. The meeting starts at 2pm. Margaret Lennard will speak about ‘Bees in the Garden’. To ﬁnd out more, visit the national website at www.the-tg.com or for more information about the local guild phone 01252 726015 or 712503, email zelbob@aol.com or just come along to a meeting. The Bourne Show, with its idyllic setting and carnival atmosphere, is one of the high points of the Farnham summer season. On Saturday 18th July from 12.30 to 5pm it celebrates its 68th anniversary with new attractions and a new start time. The show, sponsored by Charters Estate Agents, typiﬁes the traditional English fête, with all generations coming together for the festivities. Centre stage at the show is the Grand Marquee, home to an impressive array of entries to the arts and crafts, and home produce

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classes. Equally impressive are the flower arranging entries on display in St Martin’s Church. The Vintage Car Show will also be taking place, starting with a Saturday morning drive for the car owners before returning to the Green for visitors to enjoy the vehicles. The drive starts at the Fox Pub at 10.30am.There will be loads of food stalls, Punch & Judy shows, teddy bear competition, climbing wall, music from the Alder Valley Brass Band, football competition, pony rides, a dressage demonstration, mini fair ground and the infamous Dog Show. The day ends with a Barn Dance in the Grand Marquee, a ticketed event where the community gathers to celebrate another successful show. This summer Guildford Shakespeare Company are introducing their first GSC Day Out, where children can meet professional actors and learn rehearsal tips before watching a matinee of the open-air production The Taming of the Shrew. It takes place on Saturday 18th July and is for 7 to 18 yr olds. After the 2 hour workshop you will be able to settle on the grass and enjoy the matinee performance of The Taming of the Shrew. No experience of Shakespeare or acting necessary, just take yourself, (a packed lunch) and a desire to have fun! Times: 12pm 5pm Venue: University of Law, Portsmouth Road, Guildford GU3 1HA Fee: £25 per place. To reserve your child’s place just call the Box Office on 01483 304384 or go to the GSC website, www.guildford-shakespeare-company.co.uk/ classes.html and download a registration form. If you have any questions, you can email GSC at education@guildfordshakespeare-company.co.uk.

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Meet the Mayor A local councillor, whose political life began more than 30 years ago, has been elected as the new Mayor of Farnham. Councillor Mrs Pat Frost has lived in Farnham for 40 years and represents residents of Wrecclesham and Rowledge. She plays a very active part in the local community and is the only Farnham member to be a town, borough and county councillor. Councillor Frost and her husband Bob are directors of Farnham-based BBS Ltd which has been an authorised supplier of Magimix spares for over 20 years. During her Mayoral year, Councillor Mrs Pat Frost has chosen to support Farnham Assist, which is a charity that runs clubs and social events for older people. She is also looking forward to getting out and about and meeting people who live in the town and nearby villages. The Mayor of Farnham will be supported by Councillor John Ward who has been elected as the Deputy Mayor of Farnham.

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Monthly lunches – A popular roast dinner lunch that is held twice a month at two Farnham locations. Pie and Pint club – The club is aimed at retired men and meets three times a month for a pub lunch. Ladies’ pub lunch – The group meet once a month for a tasty pub lunch. Knit ‘n’ Natter – A group for people who enjoy knitting and company. Bring your own knitting or knit for a local charity. One to one computer tuition – Volunteers will show you how to use your lap top or tablet to shop, watch TV, listen to the radio and keep in touch with family and friends. Home visits – Volunteers visit housebound local people on a regular basis for a chat and cup of tea and perhaps a game of Scrabble!

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Meet the Producer Whether the weather is hot or cold, children and adults flock to Dylan’s ice cream van at the Farnham Farmers’ Market. Farnham Town Council met up with Ben to discover what makes the ice cream so popular. Dylan’s ice cream was founded by Ben Govier and is named after the family’s much-missed black Labrador. Ben has been making ice cream since he was a boy and uses only the freshest of ingredients to make the best possible ice cream. Much of the fruit is sourced from local growers – strawberries come from Bishops Waltham, blackberries from a smallholding in Guildford and rhubarb from Ben’s Mum’s allotment. The milk comes from a farm in Froxfield and the sugar is British-grown beet. The ice cream on offer changes to suit the season. Naturally ripened fruit gives the ice cream an intense delicious flavour, which conjures up fond memories of long summer days or beautiful, crisp autumn mornings. Ben’s mission is to make the best ice cream using natural ingredients and local produce to make unique flavours. If you have an idea for a new flavour, let Ben know and he’ll be happy to give it a try. Ben has been attending the Farnham Farmers’ Market for several years. He plans to be at the July market along with supplies of tayberry ice cream but be quick as the fruit is only in season for two weeks! For more information about the Farnham Farmers’ Market visit www.farnham.gov.uk. To find out more about Dylan’s ice cream, the ice cream parlour at Haslemere or to book a Dylan’s ice cream van for an event, visit www.dylansicecream.co.uk.

Spruce up Farnham It’s the twenty-fifth anniversary of Farnham in Bloom and the judges will soon be here. We are busy making final preparations to make sure the town and surrounding villages look spick and span. Please help us to show Farnham at its best by picking up litter, having a window box or making a special effort in planting your front garden. Please also tell us about any graffiti you see at www.farnham.gov.uk/report. We will find out the result in September and will publish it on our website as soon as we hear.

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Things to do in July Every Sunday from 3pm to 5pm Music in the Meadow Bring a picnic and some friends and then sit back and relax to an afternoon of great music. See www.farnham.gov.uk/music. Saturday 4 July Hale fete and carnival. See details at www.halecarnival.co.uk. Sunday 5 July Farnham Bike Ride Register on the day to take part in one of the four circular routes. Find out more www.farnhambikeride.org.uk. Saturday 18 July The Bourne Show. See information at www.thebourneshow.com. Sunday 26 July Farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Market. Stock up on tasty summer treats. See www.farnham.gov.uk/farmersmarket. To find out about other events taking place in Farnham visit our Events calendar at www.farnham.gov.uk/events.

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July 2015

YOUR FARNHAM TOWN COUNCILLORS CLLR DAVID ATTFIELD

CLLR PADDY BLAGDEN

CLLR CAROLE COCKBURN

CLLR PAULA DUNSMORE

CLLR JOHN SCOTTY FRASER

CLLR PAT FROST

CLLR JILL HARGREAVES

CLLR STEPHEN HILL

CLLR MIKE HODGE

CLLR SAM HOLLINS-OWEN

CLLR MIKE HYMAN

CLLR ANDY MACLEOD

CLLR KIKA MIRYLEES

CLLR JULIA POTTS

CLLR SUSAN REDFERN

CLLR JEREMY RICKETTS

CLLR JOHN WARD

CLLR JOHN WILLIAMSON

Weybourne and Badshot Lea LD 01252 689238 david.attfield@farnham.gov.uk

Wrecclesham and Rowledge C 01252 710009 paula.dunsmore@farnham.gov.uk

Firgrove C 01252 723188 jill.hargreaves@farnham.gov.uk WBC

The Bourne C 01252 714902 sam.hollins-owen@farnham.gov.uk

Shortheath and Boundstone FR c/o 01252 712667 kika.mirylees@farnham.gov.uk WBC

Weybourne and Badshot Lea C 01252 726503 jeremy.ricketts@farnham.gov.uk

Castle C 01252 721691 patrick.blagden@farnham.gov.uk WBC

Upper Hale FR 01252 321300 jscotty.fraser@farnham.gov.uk WBC

Moor Park C 01252 712764 stephen.hill@farnham.gov.uk WBC

Hale and Heath End FR c/o 01252 712667 mike.hyman@farnham.gov.uk

Upper Hale C 07977 443394 julia.potts@farnham.gov.uk WBC

Shortheath and Boundstone C 01252 715617 john.ward@farnham.gov.uk

Elected representatives who are not Farnham Town Councillors: Cllr Martin Lear – C WBC 01252 711832 Cllr Denise Le Gal - C WBC/SCC 01252 728363 Cllr David Munro - C WBC/SCC 01252 792485 Cllr Nabeel Nasir - C WBC Cllr Sam Pritchard - C WBC 01252 448413 Cllr Christopher Storey - C WBC 07970 574479 Cllr Wyatt Ramsdale - C WBC 01252 793783 Key:

The Bourne C 01252 715529 carole.cockburn@farnham.gov.uk WBC

Wrecclesham and Rowledge C 01252 728663 pat.frost@farnham.gov.uk WBC SCC

Hale and Heath End C 07736 250522 mike.hodge@farnham.gov.uk WBC

Moor Park Ind 01252 726823 andy.macleod@farnham.gov.uk WBC

Firgrove C 01252 726695 susan.redfern@farnham.gov.uk

Castle FR 01252 449710 john.williamson@farnham.gov.uk WBC

martin.lear@waverley.gov.uk denise.legal@waverley.gov.uk or denise.legal@surreycc.gov.uk david.munro@waverley.gov.uk or d.munro@surreycc.gov.uk nabeel.nasir@waverley.gov.uk sam.pritchard@waverley.gov.uk christopher.storey@waverley.gov.uk wyatt.ramsdale@waverley.gov.uk

• C – Conservative • FR – Farnham Residents • Ind – Independent • LD – Liberal Democrat • FTC – Farnham Town Council • WBC – Waverley Borough Council • SCC – Surrey County Council

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at Farnham is on a Tuesday morning at 11am, and at Godalming on a Friday also at 11am. If anyone is interested please e-mail either library on Farnham.library@surreycc. gov.uk or Godalming.library@surreycc.gov.uk or ring 0300 200 1001. Godalming library is closed for a refurbishment but can still take expressions of interest. On Sunday 19th July at 7pm for 7.30pm, author Richard Wilson highlights how we are all vulnerable to deception by peddlers of myth and quackery, from corporate pseudoscience to paranoid conspiracy theories. He proposes ways we can minimise the dangers of being taken in by them. Writer George Monbiot describes Richard’s book ‘Don’t Get Fooled Again’ as “rigorous, witty and beautifullywritten”. Everyone is welcome. The talk is being hosted by Farnham Humanists http://farnham.humanist.org.uk/ in Daniel Hall, Long Garden Walk, Farnham GU9 7HX. Tea, coﬀee and biscuits available. Other drinks available from the Hop Blossom Pub close by! Donation £2 to cover costs. For more information please contact Jennie Johnson on 01252 723044. Surrey Border Movie Makers 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. 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 where there

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is plenty of parking. Your first visit is free. Contact secretary@surreyborder.org.uk. The National Trust looks after a beautiful part of western Surrey at Frensham Little Pond and they are hosting a bat walk on the evening of Friday 24th July. Join Ranger Tim Mockridge as he leads you around the pond to the best roosting and feeding grounds for these charming little creatures. Tim, who’s looked after Frensham Little Pond for the past eight years, says “late spring and early summer are a great time to see bats. On our walk we’ll use bat detectors which pick up the high-pitched frequencies bats emit when searching for food”. Suitable for all ages, and worthy of a late night, the bat walk starts at 9pm and will last until approximately 11pm. Tickets cost £6 per person. Booking is essential by calling 01372 220644. The Garden Show returns to Loseley Park, Guildford from Friday 24th to Sunday 26th July, open 10am to 5pm. There will be a brilliant collection of specialist nurseries with the growers on hand to help you choose the right plants for your soil and the best environment for them to ﬂourish. Entry is £7 adults, £5 seniors, £3 children, free for 4 and under. Take along a copy of Vantage Point and get £1 oﬀ! (one advert per person).You can get tickets at the gate and entry includes a visit to the lovely walled gardens. Unfortunately, no dogs. More information at www. thegardenshowonline.com or call 01243 538456. Calling all young nature lovers! The National Trust on Headley Heath is inviting guests to join them on a children’s

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BECOME A LOCAL DETECTIVE A Farnham business holds the clues to summer fun

Love treasure hunts? Fancy being a local detective? There are two new treasure trails to tease your clue-hunting skills around Farnham this summer and they are suitable for youngsters and adults alike. The trails follow a set route (‘Castle and Town’ or ‘Maltings and Meadows’) and each has a mystery story behind it with a puzzle to solve. Intrepid trail goers are encouraged to follow directions and hunt for clues as they eliminate answers in the trail booklet. Get the answer correct and your name will be entered into a £1000 national prize draw, courtesy of national publishers Treasure Trails (www.treasuretrails.co.uk). “The two things I love most about Treasure Trails,” comments Kathy Brown, a local resident and creator of the two Farnham trails, “are that they help you to see the curiosities on your doorstep which you have never noticed before; and secondly, that they are such great conversation starters. They are a brilliant activity for grandparents to do with grandchildren, for example, to share an experience and prompt discussion on all sorts of topics as you explore a neighbourhood and solve the puzzle together.” Kathy’s Farnham-based company Discovery Games Ltd is all about treasure hunts and games, and not just for families either. As well as writing the treasure trails for Farnham, London, Kent, Essex and the Isle of Wight (they are the authorised Treasure Trails gold partner for the region), they oﬀer treasure hunt activities for school groups and for businesses. Their catalogue of packaged puzzle trails and games for teams (www.discoverygamesuk.com) is popular with school parties and foreign student groups visiting Britain who are looking for a diﬀerent way to explore, learn and have fun. “We’ve got some brilliant games in London, Cambridge, Oxford and Canterbury that cater for larger groups and non-native En-

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glish speakers. We’ve just published a Rochester ‘Dickens’ mystery and our next game will be a codebreaker challenge set in Old Portsmouth and Southsea. These are great for schooltrips as they combine history and geography, numeracy, literacy and logic skills – all out in the fresh air. Not to mention the soft skills that students develop through teamwork.” Teamwork is key to other areas of the business too. Under the banner of London Business Games (www.londonbusinessgames.com), Kathy provides clue-hunting team building games for businesses of all sizes. “We’ve catered for teams from all sectors – government, manufacturing, retail and charities, inside and outside of London, on foot and in vehicles,” she explains. “Clue-hunting street games are an ideal and inclusive way to put your staﬀ ’s teamwork skills to the test. We incorporate techniques which build on crucial areas such as communication, decision-making and role development.” Size of group is no obstacle either; in 2012 Kathy was an Ambassador for the London Olympic Games and put together a record-breaking treasure hunt with 466 participants, all Team London Ambassadors, around the City of London. Discovery Games has also been commissioned to create a number of bespoke clue-hunt activities for communities across the south east. These include trade associations, conferences, county fairs and summer shows, campsites, housing estates and local community groups. Images: Oscar (7) and Carys (9) on the trail of clues around Farnham FIND OUT MORE

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This summer visitors to the National Trust’s idyllic Hinton Ampner estate in Hampshire can take part in an exciting moment in history as archaeologists excavate the foundations of Hinton Ampner’s original Tudor house. Chat with the team as they gradually reveal this 16th century building, have a go at excavating with the team, and take in the Big Dig site. Plus there are amazing views over the South Downs - from a scaffold platform (minimum height 1m 20cm). There are mini excavation pits and tools for children, and an Indiana Jones-style trail that takes children on an adventure leading to hidden treasure in the park’s straw bale maze. Louise Washington, Hinton’s visitor experience and events officer, said “We’re really excited about hosting such an important archaeological dig, and even better, to be able to share it as it happens, with our visitors. We have no idea what we’ll find, but people will be able to chat with the archaeology team as they work, and find out more about the equipment they’re using and what they’ve discovered.” “You’ll get a good view of the site from the ground, but a fabulous aerial view from our scaffold platform on the

house, which also takes in huge views over the South Downs” reveals Louise. “Children can use smaller tools to dig for ‘treasure’ in our mini excavation sandpit sites, and on top of that, we’ve got our explorer trail, which runs throughout the school holidays and takes children on a real adventure through the gardens and into our ancient parkland where we’ve built a huge straw maze.” The Tudor house at Hinton Ampner has one of the best documented ghost stories in our history, yet very little is known about the house’s appearance, and until last year, the whereabouts of the foundations were also a mystery. A recent geophysical survey has now revealed that the remains of the house lie underneath the East Lawn. The Big Dig: excavation in action from 15th – 19th July. Scaﬀold tours and summer explorer trail from 15th July – 1st September. Normal property charge, plus donations for scaﬀold tour and trail. FIND OUT MORE

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He ﬁnds war medals fascinating too, especially when supported by historic documentation. Another favourite are the hammered coins of Elizabeth I and Charles I. Malcolm says ‘It’s amazing what has survived through the ages considering our turbulent history. Maybe you’ve got some numismatic treasure in YOUR attic?

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Calling all beer lovers The new local craft beer brewery Hop Art has opened its doors for beer sales direct from the brewery’s own beer shop, based in Blacknest near Farnham. Here you can now buy a range of their bottled and fresh cask beers with special oﬀers and promotions only available from the brewery. If you would like to see how the beers are produced you can book a brewery tour where you will be walked through the brewhouse with an explanation of the ingredients and process. You will also get to sample some of the delicious product. For more information, times and dates, visit www.HopArtBrewery.com, email beertalk@HopArtBrewery.com or call 01252 364466.

Refreshing Summer Menu

at the Woolpack in Elstead Yes you will ﬁnd the traditional hearty staples in this 17th century village pub restaurant, but this summer Italian owners Gina and Gabi have developed a menu which features some refreshing seasonal alternatives. Try the Summer Fruit and Mozzarella Salad drizzled with vinaigrette and fresh basil, or perhaps, for a taste of something from their home country, the Saltimbocca alla Romana. Take a look at the new menu at www.woolpackelstead.co.uk.

Farmers’ Market in Farnham The next Farmers’ Market is on the 26th July from 10am-1.30pm, giving you the opportunity to buy fresh produce direct from the producer. It takes place in the Central Car Park, oﬀ Victoria Road.

Spring has well and truly arrived at Greyfriars. The buds have burst on the vines and the vineyard is starting to look beautiful again as the new shoots reach for the light. Over the last week they have received three awards for their second vintage released, the 2011 Blanc de Blancs. They gained a Bronze, in both the Sommelier Wine Awards and Decanter World Wine Awards and, even better a Silver Outstanding in the IWSC awards. An bigger haul than last year for their inaugural wine, the 2011 Sparkling Rosé Reserve. Visist www.greyfriarsvineyard. co.uk for more information.

Wisteria Tea Room, Loseley The magniﬁcent Wisteria that spans the entrance to the walled garden at Loseley Park also gives its name to the lovely tea room. The delicious and seasonal menu of the Wisteria Tea Room includes home-made quiche, open sandwiches, children’s menu, traditional cream teas and the indulgent Champagne afternoon tea. For the summer there is an antipasti board of cold meats, olives, cheese and baker’s bread. Entrance to the Wisteria Tea room is free, normal entrance fee applies for a visit to the two and a half acre walled garden, and the house. For more information visit www.loseleypark.co.uk. For a chance to win a complimentary cream tea for two (we have four pairs to give away), please answer the following question: Where is the Wisteria Tea Room? Please enter online at www.vantagepointmag.co.uk by 31st July 2015.

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night time stroll looking out for glow worms. Well worth the late night at the start of the summer holidays, the walk, which will be held on Friday 24th July from 9 -11pm, is a special chance to see these rare bugs. Suitable for ages 5+, the short walk will start with a warming hot chocolate and an introduction to the magical world of these glowing insects. Ranger Will Frost, who has looked after Headley Heath for the past 4 years, says “glow worms are usually found on grassy slopes, verges and hedge banks on heaths and open grasslands, especially in chalky and limestone areas. Truly, a magical sight and one that they’ll remember for years to come”. Tickets for the event cost £6 per person and need to be booked in advance by calling 01372 220644. Shooting Star Chase is a leading children’s hospice charity caring for babies, children and young people with lifelimiting conditions, and their families. Whether lives are measured in days, weeks, months or years, they are there to make every moment count. They support families from diagnosis to end of life and throughout bereavement with a range of nursing, practical, emotional and medical care. Their bespoke support is free of charge to 650 families at the moment and is available 365 days a year. Their care service includes short breaks at their two hospices (Shooting Star House in Hampton and Christopher’s in Guildford), Hospice at Home, day care, symptom management, end-of-life care, bereavement care and a comprehensive range of therapies and support groups for the whole family. It costs £9.5 million a year just to maintain their current level of care and only around 10% of that income comes from government funding, so they rely on their supporters’ generosity to

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keep the service running. The Ash Friends of Shooting Star Chase are a group of volunteers raising money to help fund these hospices. They are hosting a Summer Fair at Tongham Community Centre, Poyle Road, Tongham GU10 1DU from 12pm to 4pm on Sunday 26th July as part of their fundraising efforts. Amongst the many attractions will be a Live Music Stage; BBQ; Craft, Produce and Cake Stalls; over 50 Classic Cars and Motorcycles; Face Painting; Bouncy Castle; Fairground Rides; Tombolas; Community Exhibits and many, many more. Do try and get along to it. Squire’s Garden Centre in Milford is brilliantly pro active when it comes to thinking of things for the kids to do during the summer holidays. They have devised a ‘Create & Grow’ programme for children and their families which runs from Monday 27th July to Sunday 26th August every Monday and Wednesday from 10am-4pm. Children can take part in the following activities: 27th and 29th July Paint a terracotta fish money box (£5). 3rd and 5th August Plant a butterfly friendly hedgehog basket (£5.50). 10th and 12th August - Paint a pair of pebble animals (£3). 17th and 19th August - Plant and decorate a strawberry pot (£5.50). 24th and 26th August - Create three fun Plant Pals in a pot with cress seeds (£5). Plus there are FREE activities every Monday and Wednesday including Vegetable Maze, Spot the Difference, Wildlife & Nature Word Search, Colouring Competition, Wildlife Hunt. Squire’s have 15 garden centres in the South East - the centres in VantagePoint’s catchment area are Milford, Badshot Lea, Cobham, West Horsley and Woking (activities run on Mondays only at Cobham, West Horsley and Woking).

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Each of the gardens at this year’s Royal Horticultural Society’s Chelsea Flower Show were so diﬀerent, all of them having a beauty, style, inspiration and charm of their own. It’s quite incredible how all the plants and materials for the show gardens are brought into the Royal Hospital Grounds at Chelsea; the gardens are then expertly created in just a matter of weeks. Of course, what is so amazing about being able to bring gardens into the RHS Chelsea Flower Show in this way, is that the gardens can be removed in the same carefully planned way, and they can then be rebuilt elsewhere for many more people to enjoy in the future.

Beardshaw, was relocated immediately after the close of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show to its new permanent home of Poplar in East London where it forms the centrepiece of a new community garden, specially designed and created for the local residents as part of the Morgan Stanley Healthy Cities Initiative. The Breast Cancer Haven Garden, a Gold Medal winning Artisan Garden, chosen as the Best Artisan Garden at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, has been relocated to the new Haven Centre in Hampshire. This award-winning garden was designed to be a welcoming, peaceful space; a place of retreat and comfort for people aﬀected by breast cancer.

Another Gold Medal winning Artisan Garden, A Trugmaker’s Garden, designed by Serena Fremantle and Tina Vallis, celebrates the traditional skills of the Sussex trugmakers, who create beautiful, yet sturdy and resilient, willow and sweet chestnut garden trugs. These long lasting, useful baskets are still made by a small The pretty Runnymede Surrey number of skilled craftspeople in the region Magna Carta 800th Anniversary today. In this garden the sponsor, Future Climate Garden from Surrey County From top: Breast Cancer Haven Garden; Info, has provided a sustainable legacy, and Council and the Runnymede the Magna Carta Garden; and the many of the plants have been replanted in the Hotel has now been relocated Morgan Stanley Healthy Cities Garden garden of a Sussex children’s hospice run by the to The Runnymede-On-Thames Hotel and Spa. It is now a permanent installation charity Demelza. in the hotel grounds, freely available for local residents and the public to visit. This small The Brewin Dolphin Garden, The Cloudy Bay Garden, The Royal garden, designed by Patricia Thirion and Janet Bank of Canada Garden, The Telegraph Garden, The Viking Honour, celebrates King John sealing the Magna Cruises Garden, The Living Legacy Garden, The Evaders Garden, The Sculptor’s Picnic Garden, The Dark Matter Garden, The Carta at Runnymede in 1215. Water Station Garden and Home – Personal Universe will all be The Laurent-Perrier Chatsworth Garden won relocated after the show. a Gold Medal, together with the top accolade and award of Best In Show. If you didn’t get to During the show’s build-up, any surplus plants and materials see this enchanting garden with its charmingly the exhibitors have left over can be placed in the ‘swap shop’ beautiful naturalistic planting, designed by the for others onsite to use. During breakdown, the RHS works with acclaimed horticultural master Dan Pearson, at Groundwork London to provide materials for local community Chelsea, you’ll have an opportunity next spring projects. when Dan Pearson’s work can be viewed at Chatsworth as part of a regeneration project of FIND OUT MORE the trout stream and surrounding area. The Gold Medal winning Morgan Stanley Healthy Cities Garden, designed by Chris 36

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The Therapy Garden will host their annual bridge lunch at Normandy Village Hall on Thursday 30th July from 11.30am to 4pm. The bridge lunch is one of the charity’s popular annual events that help to raise funds to continue their important work. Tickets are £17.50 per person (fully inclusive). The Therapy Garden is based at Manor Fruit Farm in Normandy and provides horticulture training and gardening therapy to teenagers and adults with learning difficulties, mental health challenges and physical disabilities. For further details and information, contact The Therapy Garden on 01483 813846 or email Sally at events@thetherapygarden.org. The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain will be performing at The Princes Hall Aldershot on Friday 31st July at 7.45pm. Over the last 30 years, the orchestra has sold out theatres, appeared on TV in many countries, – its success goes on and on. With renditions of all types of music from Tchaikovsky to Nirvana, the Ukes turn up on stage with precision to tear the house down. No tricks, no vocal enhancements or overproduced wizardry are used - just one ukulele per performer is enough for standing ovations after every gig. Tickets are priced at £23 / Concs. £22 / Friends £21 are available from the Box Office on 01252 329155 or via www.princeshall.com. The Summer Reading Challenge 2015 nears its start in July. All libraries including Farnham are appealing for volunteers to assist with the administration of the scheme. This year the challenge is called ‘Record Breakers’ and the Go Ape Centre at Alice Holt has agreed to support the Challenge at Farnham with the competition to all those finishing the challenge and reading 6 library books. “We are appealing for anyone aged between 14 and 24 to offer their time and man the Record Breakers Desk,” explains Steve. “A specific profile of the role is on the libraries website, www. surreycc.gov.uk/libraries, but they welcome anyone to ring them on 0300 200 1001 if they want to speak to some in person about the role. Applications can be made online at the website given above.”

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final performance on Friday 7th August at 4.15pm Venue: Onslow Village Hall, Wilderness Road, Guildford, GU2 7QX Fees: £145 (£100 siblings). Then, for 7 to 11 year olds, the play is Robin Hood and the course runs from 10th to 14th August. As the sun rises high in the sky, we head to the forest of Sherwood. In just five days, you’ll become the heroic merry men, feisty maidens, the dastardly Sheriff and his bumbling henchmen. The week will mix fun games with rehearsals, ending with an afternoon performance for friends and family. Times: Everyday, 10am - 3.15pm, with the final performance on Friday 14th August at 3.30pm Venue: Onslow Village Hall, Wilderness Road, Guildford, GU2 7QX Fees: £145 (£100 siblings). To reserve your child’s place just call the Box Office on 01483 304384 or go to the GSC website, www.guildford-shakespeare-company. co.uk/classes.html and download a registration form. If you have any questions, you can email GSC at education@ guildford-shakespeare-company.co.uk. National Trust gardens are at their peak during the summer months, with striking colours, scents and relaxing spaces to take in the view. Take some time out and enjoy scented rose gardens, striking summer borders and kitchen gardens bursting with ornamental fruit and vegetables. Each and every visit to a National Trust place helps support the charity’s work caring for special places for future generations. To mention a few, there’s Claremont Landscape Garden, near Esher, Hatchlands Park, near Guildford, Polesden Lacey, near Dorking, Ham House and Garden, near Richmond and Winkworth Arboretum, near Godalming. Just ‘Google’ each garden to get more information.

This summer Guildford Shakespeare Company returns with two weeks of action-packed drama clubs. In just ﬁve days young actors will play, rehearse and stage their own production for family and friends. For 12 to 18 year olds the play is ‘The Taming of the Shrew’ the course runs from 3rd – 7th August. Times: Everyday, 10am - 4pm, with the

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Sensational strawberries It must be summer because Secretts Pick Your Own (PYO) is now open and the strawberry crop is ready for picking! The epitome of English summer time, fresh strawberries still hold the title of the nation’s favourite field fruit. And there can be no denying that the very best way to enjoy them is to get out there and pick your own…it’s simply not possible to get them any fresher! This year a careful planting programme of ‘60 day plants’ means that the strawberry crop will continue throughout the PYO season until mid September. All strawberries are now grown using a tabletop system in polytunnels at Secretts Farm. The resulting benefits are that picking need not be affected by the odd rainy day and there is no more crouching on the ground…what’s not to like! VantagePoint readers can enjoy a discount of £1 off per kilo of strawberries picked at the PYO this summer. Just bring along your copy of the magazine to claim the discount. Whilst we all enjoy strawberries served simply with a sprinkle of sugar and a dollop of double cream, if you fancy trying something different why not experiment with one of these simple recipes…..

Strawberry, Smoked Chicken & Fennel Salad Ingredients 200g smoked chicken breast 1 bulb of fennel (trimmed, cored and cut into ﬁne strips) 1 bag of Secretts Rocket leaves 200g Secretts strawberries (hulled and halved) Dressing 4 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp white wine vinegar 2 tsp wholegrain mustard 1 tsp runny honey Method • Combine all of the dressing ingredients by whisking together in a small bowl or jug. • Combine all of the salad ingredients and arrange the sliced smoked chicken on top. • Just before serving drizzle with the dressing and a good grind of black pepper. • Serve with crusty wholemeal bread and a glass of prosecco! 38

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FOOD Strawberry Ice Cream Ingredients 500g ripe Secretts strawberries 200g caster sugar 500g tub of crème fraîche Method • Remove the hulls from the strawberries and crush with a fork to form a rough puree. • Combine the strawberries with the crème fraîche and decant into a freezer proof tub. • Pop in the freezer for around 90 minutes, then whisk thoroughly before returning to the freezer for another 60 minutes. Remove and whisk again and then return to the freezer cover and allow to freeze right through. • Transfer the container to the fridge about 20 minutes before serving to allow the ice cream to soften slightly. • Serve in cones or sundae dishes with a sprinkle of chopped almonds and pistachios.

Secretts Summer Pudding Ingredients 800g of summer fruits from Secretts PYO; a mixture of strawberries, raspberries, black and red currants works best. 150g caster sugar 7- 8 slices of white bread Clotted cream to serve

• Rinse the fruit and combine with the sugar in a saucepan. Cook gently over a low heat 8-10 minutes until the sugar has dissolved and the fruit is slightly softened. • Butter a 1.5 pint pudding basin and line with the bread slices ensuring there are no gaps. • Pour the fruit and most of the juice into the basin on top of the bread (reserving about a cupful of juice).

• Cover the fruit with another slice of bread and then cover with a small plate or saucer. Weigh the plate down with a 3-4lb weight and leave in the fridge overnight. • To serve turn the pudding out onto a serving dish and spoon over the reserved juice. • Serve with an enormous dollop of Cornish clotted cream!

Secretts PYO is open 7 days a week from 9am – 5.30pm. They are delighted to launch the PYO café new for this season, serving light lunches, teas and coﬀees. Don’t forget to take your copy of VantagePoint to get your £1 discount per kilo on PYO strawberries! July 2015

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Chawton - figure of eight This walk takes you through pretty woods and ﬁelds around Chawton in Hampshire. You may, of course, choose to tackle only one of the loops and spend time visiting Jane Austen’s house. The walk was submitted by Guildford Rambling Club (see guildfordramblingclub.org.uk).

The walk Option 1 – 4.5 miles - Chawton to Farringdon. 1. Start from the centre of Chawton in the small car park beside the Cassandra’s Cup café (10am to 4.30pm, but only lunches between 12 noon and 2.30pm). On leaving the car park turn left into the dead end road. Pass the school and later the church (on your left). Also see Chawton House on the higher ground behind the Church of St Nicholas. In the churchyard, at the back, are the graves of Jane Austen’s mother and her sister, Cassandra. The building is Victorian since the church was rebuilt in 1871 after a disastrous ﬁre. 2. Continue along the road to its end and then on along a path in trees. Quickly reach a stile, left, onto a broad grassy track. Go right and parallel to the A32. (This used to be the Gosport turnpike road in Jane Austen’s time). Another stile takes you half-right across a ﬁeld and through Noar Copse, leading to higher ground beyond. Keep straight on to Berryhill Plantation and continue along the track which is bordered by tall Wellington trees, giving way to yew trees as you descend into Upper Farringdon. 3. Turn left at the edge of the houses. Go through a farmyard with Manor Farm house on your left. Turn right, just beyond a barn on mushroom pillars, towards a large red brick building and then left into the churchyard (hidden in trees) of All Saints. Walk forward from the church porch to a lane. Turn left and, after a short distance, turn right into Crow Lane. Continue along this to reach the Rose and Crown Inn at the T junction with Hall Lane. Turn right and continue straight on between attractive cottages on either side. 4. Turn right into Church Road and take the footpath by the telephone box at the entrance to Parsonage Close and then, on passing the playground, again turn left along track. Reach and 42

cross the A32, with care. Follow the road opposite until a footpath leads oﬀ to the right, just before a bridge. 5. Follow this path as it takes you down and along the disused Meon Valley railway line which ran between Alton and Fareham. Continue to the end of the railway track and then along a ﬁeld edge to the far side where the path turns right. After 50 yards the path turns left into a clump of trees. Go through and on the far side follow a green St Swithun’s Way arrow right. Reach steps down to the A32. Cross, with care. Go up steps and left over a stile and continue along a fenced corridor to Ferney Close. Turn left at the end and walk into the village. You could lunch in Chawton or you could picnic in the little park next to the car park. Option 2 – 5 miles - Chawton to Chawton Park Wood 1. Walk back up to the A31 roundabout. Go straight across and up the road opposite. Go under a railway bridge (the Watercress Line) and, a little way beyond it (point * for later in the walk) , turn left along a lane, National Cycle Route 23. Walk for over 1.25 vantagepointmag.co.uk

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miles whilst you pass a few houses, the lane becomes a track, you ignore rights, you pass a Chawton Farm information plaque and go through various gates. Much of this will have been on a wide straight track through Chawton Park Wood. Eventually the trees are further back from the track and you pass a wide grassy track left, up into the trees. 2. Then, 250 yards later, you take another wide dirt track left and climb a long slope. At the top, at a cross path (wide on the right, narrow on the left), go left. The path winds through close trees and then across a more open stretch with lumps and bumps. Reach a T junction with a wide dirt track and go left. You are on Peter Wyke’s Way and you will walk along it for about 1.25 miles. The ﬁrst 600 yards bring you to Bricklin Farm. You go straight through and follow the path past Tongham Auto Club’s race track and eventually emerge on the road close to point *. Turn right, walk to the A31, cross and walk back to the start. DISTANCE: 4.5 and 5 miles OS MAPS: Explorer 133 Haslemere & Petersﬁeld and Explorer 132 Winchester, New Alresford & East Meon REFRESHMENTS: The Greyfriar PH, Winchester Road, Chawton GU34 1SB. Tel 01420 83841. www.thegreyfriar.co.uk. Cassandra’s Cup café, The Hollies, Winchester Rd, Chawton GU34 1SB. Tel 01420 83144. www.cassandrascup.co.uk.

Jane Austen’s House Museum On your visit to Jane Austen’s House Museum, you will be able to explore the house where Jane Austen lived and wrote. The cottage itself houses a collection of Jane Austen artefacts whilst retaining the charms of the early 19th century home that Jane would have known. Visit the bakehouse and kitchen where the domestic side of life was managed by the ladies of the house and enjoy the peaceful English cottage garden. You are welcome to bring your own food and picnic in the garden (well behaved dogs on leads are also welcome in the garden only). Visit www. jane-austens-house-museum.org.uk for more information. The museum is open 1st June-31st August daily from 10am5pm; 1st September-1st January daily from 10.30am-4.30pm.

The Pheasant PH, Gosport Road, Lower Farringdon, Alton, Hampshire GU34 3DJ. Tel: 01420 588255. The Rose & Crown Inn, Crows Lane, Upper Farringdon GU34 3ED. Tel: 01420 588231. www.rosecrownpub.co.uk. STARTING POINT: Chawton village car park GU34 1SB Top image: Meon Valley by Farringdon, Colin Smith.

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Wrecclesham Community Centre Situated in Greenfield Road, Wrecclesham Community Centre is a community project that is providing valuable services and social activities for many local people. Activities at Wrecclesham Community Centre Every Tuesday morning a group of local people meet up at the Centre for a cup of tea or coffee and biscuits or home-made cake. Some of them live alone and it is a valued opportunity for them to get out and enjoy the company of friends and neighbours. Later in the day there is a yoga and a gentle exercise class, much appreciated by those who take part. On Wednesdays, Sure Start welcomes single parents with small children and on Thursdays there are IT classes for the over 50s and for people looking for a job. The Citizen’s Advice Bureau holds a clinic at the Centre on Thursday mornings. Three times a week Farnham Dance organises ballet and tap dance classes for young children. The Centre is also the permanent base for the Farnham and District Model Railway Society. Once a month volunteers cook Sunday lunch for up to 30 local residents who live on their own. Members of the Grace Baptist church worship there on Sundays. All this and more in a building that a few years ago looked like it would be abandoned and possibly demolished. About Wrecclesham Community Centre The Centre was originally owned by Surrey County Council and used as a Youth Centre. In 1998 the Council closed the building because of policy changes. Realising the need for some sort of community facility, a group of volunteers from St Peter’s church set up a committee to rescue and revitalise the Centre. For some years they continued to operate the Youth Club but in 2003 Surrey decided to sell the building. With the generous help of Sir Ray Tindle it was bought from the Council. A section of land was sold off for development to recoup the cost, and subsequently the centre was donated in 2007 to Farnham Town Council. Meanwhile the Management Committee 44

had registered the Centre as a Charity, as a resource for the whole community, and a 10-year lease was signed between Farnham Town Council and the Trustees. Having been built in the 1960s, the building was beginning to look shabby and needed regular maintenance. This was generously undertaken by Farnham Town Council. Gradually more users came along but wider usage was restricted by the deteriorating condition of the facilities, particularly the kitchen and toilets. In spite of this, in 2011 the Wrecclesham Community Project was successfully formed with representatives from Waverley Borough Council, local schools and other interested parties in order to encourage greater participation by the local community. In 2012 it merged with the Management Committee to form a single organising body. In 2013 Farnham Town Council and the Trustees decided that the future of the Centre was conditional on a major refurbishment. Applications were made to grant-giving organisations for the £200,000 needed to update the building and make it user friendly. There was generous support from the Landﬁll Funds, Veolia and SITA together with Surrey County Council, Waverley Borough Council, Farnham Town Council itself and local charities including The Farnham Institute Charity and Isabella Schroder Trust. Once the funds were raised the work was carried out in 2014. The leaky ﬂat roof was replaced by a more practical and attractive sloping one, a new storage area was built and the interior was extensively refurbished and redecorated. The ‘new’ building was reopened in May 2014 by local MP Jeremy Hunt. Since then new users have come in and the Centre is currently host to a wide range of educational and leisure activities. It is increasingly popular as a venue for birthday parties and other private celebrations by local residents. A once dying asset has been brought to useful life again by the commitment of volunteers and local government funders. FIND OUT MORE

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