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This is why we have teamed up with Travel Dream, an independent travel company based in Bramley, near Guildford and organised a travel fair on Saturday 1st April at the Wilfrid Noyce Centre in Godalming. Running from 1pm to 4pm, we will have eleven tour operators there, with whom you can discuss options and opportunities and take advantage of some of the special offers they will have available. Please see page 9 for more information. We hope to see some of you there! Contact the editor: stefan@vantagepublishing.co.uk
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As I write this, Nick and Angie have escaped the frost and are sunning themselves in the Cape, the perfect antidote to an English winter. South Africa is a wonderful country, albeit one with its own very real challenges. I was fortunate to visit fairly often as my mother and late step-father spent their winters there for 25 years, and we still have family and friends there. As a tourist, it is pretty unbeatable – great value (once you have paid for the flight), exceptionally beautiful, with wonderful food and terrific wines. Talking of wines, don’t forget to come along to our VantagePoint Wine Festivals. South Africa will be well represented amongst more than 150 wines that will be available to try. More at www.vantagepointevents.co.uk. Normal service resumes next month! The Shepherds Rest Café The café is based at the The Good Shepherd Church, The Sands, Farnham GU10 1lJ and will be open from 12 noon until 2.30pm. Prior booking is advisable to avoid disappointment. The Good Shepherd Church is part of the Seale, Sands, Puttenham and Wanborough parish and every Tuesday between 12 noon and 2.30pm lunches are served. These consist of a range of homemade soups, quiches, pies and flans. For the lighter appetite sandwiches can be made to order and there are always jacket potatoes with a wide range of fillings available. Desserts vary from homemade hot puddings through to a selection of cakes. The café offers a warm and friendly reception. Profits from the café are shared with the Parish and The Good Shepherd Church Fabric Fund. For further information on the café please contact Ann Payne email ann.payne303@ btinternet.com or phone 01252 782873. Elstead Afternoon Women’s Institute Thursday 2nd March 2.15pm Paul Whittle will speak about ‘Tsars and Commissars, Aspects Of St.Petersburg’ at the Elstead Village Hall at 2.15pm for 2.30pm. There will be the usual delicious tea available for
£1 to all members and visitors. Why not come along and join them? They have some excellent speakers lined up for 2017 including Barry Jutsum telling them about ‘My Life as a Detective Constable’ on 6th April. On 4th May their own Diane Terry will give a ‘Bread Making Demonstration’, plus an Art and Craft Exhibition and the W.I. Resolutions. There is no requirement to live in Elstead to become a member. Contact Venetia Pierce on 01252 702415. Les Amitiés Françaises Thursday 2nd March 7.30pm Their next lecture on the 2nd March by John Dixon will be about the Roman province of Provence and the splendid ruins people can still see today. It will focus on the Roman way of life and their admiration for this area and how their occupation has left traces in life today. Provence is one of the regions of France most loved by the British and this talk is bound to let people see it all in a new light thanks to its historical perspective. The meeting will be held in the Baptist Church Hall in Queen Street in Godalming. There is ample parking nearby. Doors will open at 7pm and the talk will begin at 7.30pm. For more information, contact 46johnpetty@ gmail.com. RSPB North East Hampshire Local Group Saturday 4th March 7.30pm Peter Holden MBE will be talking about ‘Birds - Their Hidden World’ at St Philip & St James Church Hall, Kings Road, Fleet, Hampshire GU51 3AR. There’s a lot we don’t know about bird and animal behaviour, but recent discoveries have revealed that it is more complex than we first thought. Some of the secrets of hitherto mysterious bird and animal behaviour, including infanticide and fratricide, will be shared by Peter Holden MBE in his talk “Birds –their Hidden World” based on his latest book of the same title. The talk is illustrated with Peter’s own photos, including some taken behind the
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Floral Art and Photography Competition Saturday 4th March 10am-4pm National Association of Flower Arrangement Societies hosts this Surrey area show at Woking Leisure Centre, Woking Park, Kingfield Road, Woking GU22 9BA. Entry is £7, with flower arranging demos, refreshments, a raffle and ‘retail therapy’. Plenty of free parking for 3 hours. Supporting Home-Start. Full details at www.surreynafas.org.uk.
Guildford Rambling Club Lots of dates from Sunday 5th March Guildford Rambling Club’s walks programme can be found at guildfordramblingclub.org.uk. Unless otherwise stated visitors are welcome on all of their walks and walks normally start at 10am. They will be meeting near Abinger on Sunday 5th March for an 8 mile circular walk. Details from David A on 07512 147456. There will also be a 9 mile circular walk from Holmbury St Mary to Ewhurst on Sunday 12th March. Call David R on 07935 887499 for that one. On Thursday 16th March there will be a 5 mile linear walk, starting with a bus ride from below Box Hill. Ask Sally on 01306 885976 for details. Steve, on 07957 803912, is your contact for a 10 mile circular walk from near East Clandon on Sunday 19th March. On Sunday 26th March, David R (on 07935 887499) will lead a 9 mile circular walk from Milford Station
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SATURDAY 1ST APRIL | 1PM TO 4PM | WILFRID NOYCE CENTRE, GODALMING
Most of us love to travel, so come along to our new travel fair in Godalming, where experts will share their personal knowledge of destinations around the world, together with a series of free workshops to help you plan your next holiday.
Travelling is a very personal experience and quite rightly you expect not only to get the best service for your money, but also to enjoy exploring exciting new places and meeting interesting people. Of course, you can put your trust in travel providers online or pop in to discuss your travel plans with a travel agent, but you need to be assured that not only are you being given sound advice â&#x20AC;&#x201C; you are also being advised by experts who have first-hand experience of traveling to the destinations you have in mind. Award-winning independent travel specialist Travel Dream is based in Bramley near Guildford. Owners Jo Wishart and Pam Jackman have over 60 yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; experience in the travel industry between them and know just how important it is to not only provide local knowledge of your destinations, but also to be able to discuss these with you in person to ensure that your aspirations are understood and matched in full. With that in mind Jo and Pam, together with the VantagePoint Travel Club, have created their first travel fair in the Wilfrid Noyce Centre, Godalming on Saturday 1st April. March 2017
Eleven travel companies will be exhibiting at the free event, enabling you to meet experts providing travel services to a wide range of destinations worldwide. Invited speakers from four well-known UK-based travel companies will also host workshops on the day. As an added bonus, the travel experts will have special travel fair deals and discounts that will be publicised on the day and will be available for a limited time through Travel Dream after the event. You will also enjoy a complimentary drink on arrival to the sounds of a live steel band, and could win something special in the travel fair prize draw! So - what to expect? The event opens at 1pm and runs until 4pm. The following travel companies have experts running the free workshops. 1.30pm - Kirker Kirker Holidays are independent tour operators specialising exclusively in city and short breaks to Europe and North America. They have operated since 1986 and are renowned for providing a very personal tailor-made service which includes using only hotels they have visited and selected, arranging private transfers and tours, and running these to your own personal and well-researched itinerary.
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2pm - Africa & Beyond Formed in 2007 by husband and wife team Richard Russell and Charlotte Howell, Africa & Beyond are an independent owner-run tour operator specialising in Africa, the Indian Ocean Islands and the Middle East. Influenced by his father who ran tour operations to Africa for 40 years, Richard specialises in arranging tailor-made safaris in East, Central and Southern Africa.
you already know where you want to go and what you want to do when you get there. Travel Dream are a fully-bonded independent travel agency giving you peace of mind with your bookings, and with their experience of working closely with specialist operators, including those you will meet on the day, you will be assured of the very best advice.
3pm - Insight Vacations Describing the service they offer as ‘the art of touring in style’ you can expect something special from Insight Vacations. They have been providing escorted touring itineraries to worldwide destinations for over 35 years, and are specialists in Europe where they visit 43 countries. They only use hand-picked hotels and expert tour directors to ensure the very best personal experience.
We look forward to welcoming you to The Travel Fair at The Wilfrid Noyce Centre on Saturday 1st April between 1pm and 4pm. The centre is located right next to Godalming’s main car park at Crown Court, The Burys, Godalming GU7 3PU.
3.30pm - Cox & Kings Describing themselves as ‘the world’s longest established travel company’ Cox & Kings, who have been established for over 250 years, not surprisingly have a lot of experience in providing holidays across all continents. They offer small group tours and private tailor-made holidays, and specialise in luxury holidays which range from the lavish to the adventurous, incorporating short breaks and round-the-world discoveries.
We launched the VantagePoint Travel Club last year to provide our readers with the opportunity to benefit from exclusive travel offers. As a community magazine, we are focused on providing news and information locally relevant in five separate editions for our readers across Dorking and Leatherhead, Godalming and Cranleigh, Farnham, Haslemere Midhurst and Guildford.
These and other travel specialists will also be exhibiting at the event, including Lusso, Caribtours, ITC, Tauck, Star Clippers, Prestige and a hotel representation company.
Our Travel Club brings together local independent travel specialists who can provide you with expert advice – and we will be highlighting our exclusive reader offers in association with these partners. We are initially working with Travel Dream and Go Cruise, your local cruise specialist based in Cranleigh.
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First-Time Cruising Why, what, where and how?
Plenty of people know lots of friends and family who have cruised or are considering a cruise and think it might suit them too. But they then do some homework and are bewildered by the choice available. In this article, Andy Church and Olivia Chapman will help you decide if a cruise is for you, which cruise line you should consider, where you could go and how to start the process of making the leap into the exciting world of holidaying on water. There are many cruise lines, all specialising in different areas of the market, with hundreds of cruise ships and a myriad of destinations. You might be a family looking for multiple activities for the kids, or a couple looking for small luxury ships. You might be looking to sail the oceans or take in the sights during a cruise down a river. Whatever you are thinking of, your starting point should be the same - the budget. Once the budget is set, decide where you want to go and whether you want to fly to get to the port. Many cruises leave from and return to the UK, particularly during the summer months, meaning that you don’t have the hassle of flying if you don’t want it. Although your choices may be more limited, many would argue that the lower stress levels make it worthwhile. The list of cruise lines that do go from the UK include some of the largest and most popular – P&O, Cunard, Royal Caribbean, Fred Olsen, Cruise and Maritime, Silversea and Oceania amongst others. This list covers a multitude of styles and suitability, from family friendly to super luxury. With Celebrity and MSC starting cruises from the UK again in 2018, the choices available are becoming even wider. As one might expect there are some limitations as to where most cruises sail from the UK ports. The majority cruise down to the Mediterranean, the Canaries or up into Scandinavia. However, there are those that cross 14
the Atlantic to the US or the Caribbean. Some return but for others you would need to take a one-way flight. There are many longer trips starting in the UK – going as far as Australia, the Far East, Africa, the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Islands. Should you choose to fly, the options become almost endless. Most river cruises start with a flight, or maybe a train ride, and can take in the most popular of rivers such as the Danube, Seine, Rhine and Douro. Going further afield there are now many operators cruising in the Mekong, the Yangtze in China, and others in Burma and India. In the US, steamboat tours are becoming increasingly popular down the Mississippi. Taking an ocean cruise you can go almost anywhere. The Arctic and Antarctic are increasingly popular, and are not just for the adventurous traveller. Some luxury ships are now sailing these routes, taking you to places where there are no other means of transport. The Galapagos Islands are a must-see and South America in general is on many people’s bucket lists. Cuba is the hottest destination in 2017 and can be combined with cruises to the Caribbean or through the Panama Canal. Asia is increasingly popular both for ocean and river cruises – with the ability to take in many different locations and experiences on one holiday. And there lies one of the beauties of cruising, an advantage over a hotel or villa holiday, and that is the ability to wake up somewhere different every day without
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packing and unpacking. One morning Singapore, the next Ho Chi Minh, and onto Hong Kong - you get the idea. The other great advantage of a cruise is that you wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just see these places from the water, you get to explore them as well. From organised tours to culinary excursions, to just disembarking and having a wander around, you get a chance to see, smell and taste so many different countries and cultures. That is of course if you want to disembark. For some, the whole point of a cruise is the ship itself, and these days many ships have become a destination in their own right. Some of the new resort ships have so many attractions that you could spend your entire holiday just experiencing those and never be bored. Some of the smaller luxury ships offer such amazing service that it can be difficult to drag yourself away. But most people decide on a combination of onboard and land-based activities to make the most of both the ship and the destinations. For some the opportunity to experience these destinations is vital and often the cruise lines will have experts on hand to either give talks about the places you visit, or to actually lead the tours themselves. For instance, if you go to the Arctic to photograph polar bears on the Norwegian cruise line Hurtigruten, there will be professional expedition photographers on board to help you get the best pictures. So once the budget is set and the destination decided, the next decision is the cruise line and the ship itself. Each cruise line is different, offering different levels March 2017
There lies one of the beauties of cruising, an advantage over a hotel or villa holiday, and that is the ability to wake up somewhere different every day of experience and service. Your budget and preferred itinerary will partly determine which cruise line you choose but even then there will still be choices to make. Much will come down to whether you are a family, a couple or a solo traveller. These days the availability of options for the latter is very wide and the cruise companies have woken up to the fact that it is a growing market and are incorporating more single rooms on the newer ships, or are offering good deals for the solo traveller occupying a twin/double cabin. Each cruise line has its own identity, and that is often the defining selling point between two similar cruises. For the first-time cruiser this is something that you wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t really know, which is why an independent cruise specialist is your first port of call. Someone who knows the cruise lines and the ships is in a great position to help you with finding the best cruise to meet your needs at the most competitive price. What other decisions do you need to make? River versus ocean cruising. For many this will be the easiest decision
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as they are very different holidays. River cruising is in general much more intimate, with the ships taking between 100 and 200 guests, whereas the newest oceangoing resort ships can carry over 5000 guests. Few of the river vessels cater for children, although some clients who have taken (usually older) children have said that they have loved seeing the world pass slowly by and the opportunity to learn about so many interesting ports of call. If you want things to do, then a larger ship is for you. To add to the confusion, there are the ever more popular large sailing ships or clippers. These take anywhere between 150 and 250 guests and, whilst there is little to do apart from soak up the sun and scenery and eat, you can get involved in the actual sailing if you want to. The beauty of such small ships is their ability to go where the larger ships can’t. This means they can drop anchor in some stunning, and often deserted, bays. You might think that once you’ve decided on your destination and ship that’s everything taken care of, but you’d be wrong. Picking your cabin can be just as daunting, particularly on the largest ships, where the choices can be staggering. Inside cabins are the cheapest and can represent tremendous value whilst still being spacious. On some newer ships these cabins offer a ‘virtual’ window or balcony and many will show the view from the front of the ship on the cabin TV. There are outside cabins with portholes or windows, balcony cabins and sometimes family cabins or suites. Once you get into the suite market, then both the size and price can rise exponentially. Families might want one cabin offering a double or twin beds with additional beds that come down from the ceiling or even a sofa bed. On the other hand, two connecting cabins might make more sense. There are also choices to be made with food and drink. Food is included in all cruises and there’s lots of it. You won’t starve and you don’t have to spend any more money. If 16
you’ve got teenagers, the endless supply of ‘free’ food will be irresistible. There is usually a main restaurant and a buffet restaurant, and generally the quality is excellent. Many ships offer other options, such as speciality restaurants, and whilst these can carry an extra charge, in some cases everything is included. This applies to soft drinks and alcohol. Currently there are many offers whereby drinks are included in the price, and this can offer amazing value. On an increasing number of cruise lines you are able to choose daily when you eat in the evening, but some still have set dining times. And then there’s the entertainment, from West End shows to magicians to the circus, and from rock bands to jazz to solo performers. On many ships, you know before you travel which shows are going to be performed, whether the Strictly Come Dancing stars will be performing, or if a celebrity chef will be taking cooking classes. There is so much choice and so many options, but hopefully this has helped with your decision making. The most important thing is not to be put off by the amount of choice. If you haven’t cruised before then there is a whole incredible world waiting for you and some oncein-a-lifetime experiences to be had. Call your local cruise specialist if you need help because that’s what we do. Take the plunge and start planning you first cruise today. FIND OUT MORE Andy and Olivia run GoCruise, your local cruise specialists. T: 01483 808787 E: achurch@gocruise.co.uk www.gocruise.co.uk
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workshops for children aged six and over where they can make an Easter table arrangement. All profits will be donated to Hale School. For further details call 01252 711377 or visit their website www.gardeniaflowers.co.uk. Frensham Garden Club Thursday 9th March 8pm A talk by Charles Dowding: ‘No Dig Vegetable GardeningAbundance and fewer weeds’. It takes place at Church of Good Shepherd, The Street, Dockenfield. Charles is one of the countries most innovative organic vegetable growers. His much acclaimed No Dig method consistently produces healthier crops and higher yields. A year ago Gardeners World magazine featured his work as one of their 25 “key moments that have changed gardening forever”, in the 25 years since the magazine started. This relates to his method of veg growing in raised beds with a thick mulch of compost and no digging. In 2014 he won Practical Journalist of the year in the Garden Media Guild awards. He has written 9 books on organic vegetable growing. More details on his website www. charlesdowding.co.uk. The National Vegetable Society Surrey District Association Thursday 9th March 8pm They will be holding their next meeting on Thursday 9th March at 8pm at East Horsley Village Hall. They are looking forward to welcoming Award Winning Vegetable Grower Sherie Plumb, who will be joining us for an interesting and informative talk entitled ‘A Year in Our Garden’ in the Main Hall of East Horsley
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Village Hall, Kingston Avenue, East Horsley, Leatherhead KT24 6QT. If you’d like to come to this meeting, you would be very welcome indeed, they are a small and friendly group. The talk is £3 for Visitors, Affiliated Society members pay £1, and there’s no charge for NVS members. At each of their meetings they hold a raffle, enjoy delicious home-made cake, tea and coffee and refreshments, they also hold a plant and produce sale. For more information on the National Vegetable Society Surrey District Association’s talks, meetings, visits and events please contact Beth Otway - beth@otway.com or call 01483 420989. Farnham & District Museum Society Evening Talks Thursday 9th March ‘The Return of the Red Kite’ - in the Middles Ages in the UK the red kite was a valued scavenger - it helped keep streets clean and was protected by a royal decree; killing a kite attracted capital punishment. Sadly by 1903 only a handful of pairs were left in remote parts of Central Wales. Keith Betton, Vice President of the British Trust for Ornithology and Chair of the African Bird Club will talk about the resurgence of the red kite in this country. The venue is the United Reformed Church in South Street, Farnham, 7.30pm for 7.45pm (please use side entrance). Non-members are very welcome - £3 per visitor. For full details of the Society’s programme for this season visit the website www.farnhammuseumsociety.org.uk. Farnham Art Society Tuesday 11th to Saturday 22nd April For their 70th Anniversary Exhibition, they are exhibiting their
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best work at the James Hockey & Foyer Galleries between 11th and 22nd April. For more information, contact the chairman Ronnie Ireland by email at ronnieireland2@gmail. Farnham & Bourne Choral Society Saturday 11th March Their next concert at 7.30pm on Saturday 11th March in the church of St Thomas-on-The Bourne features John Stainer’s lovely work, The Crucifixion, along with Ralph Vaughan Williams’ popular Five Mystical Songs. Advance tickets at £13 can be obtained by phoning 01252 721075 or for £15 on the door. The choir’s strength has been boosted after the arrival of its new conductor, Calum Fraser, but fresh inquiries for membership are always welcome. Visit www.farnhamchoral.org.uk for more details. Farnham Area Timebank Farnham Area Timebank are looking for people who have something to celebrate! We have many skilled members who will give their time to help organise a special occasion. For instance, we can bake cakes, arrange flowers, have a classic car, a photographer and even some venues. What’s the catch? You (and maybe your guests) will have to give your time in return to help someone else. However, if you’re doing things on a budget this could be a fabulous way of getting something for (almost) nothing. Please contact: farnhamareatimebank@gmail.com or 07471 180958 for more details.
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JOTTINGS - YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD 5-a-side Football Tournament Saturday 11th March Farnham Assist are organising an over 16’s Football tournament at David Lloyd, Monkton Lane, GU9 9ND. This will be held on the 11th March starting at 8.30am and throughout the day. It is £40 per team to enter. Why not enjoy a game of football whilst supporting Farnham ASSIST- Farnham’s Unique Charity preventing isolation through love. Call 01252 717710 for more details or visit Farnham-assist.org.uk to download an entry form. Farnham Pottery Arts Saturday 11th March to 8th April The beautifully restored Victorian Farnham Pottery, in Wrecclesham has recently launched an arts programme, which reaches beyond its already highly successful ceramic classes, and is now running monthly workshops, exhibitions and talks by various acclaimed visiting artists, alongside the many activities in the Pugmill Bakehouse and even live performances and film screenings. This March, Cas Holmes, celebrated textile artist and successful published author entices students into the world of paper and fabric through mixed media, and in April Dominic Parrette acclaimed willow work craftsman, with specialized knowledge in traditional and historic designs, brings this season to a close with the three dimensional, inviting students to create beautiful structures for the garden just in time for spring. Exhibition Dates: 11th March to 8th April. Course Date: 11th March 2017 (10am4pm £60 including lunch). Evening Lecture:11th March 7pm
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ASSIST has built up a wealth of experience in working with the over 60s; it is well-respected in the town and is well placed for continuing development in the future. On many occasions, we are unaware of the impact that ASSIST makes on peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lives. Our regular activities and services include a befriending service, Knit n Natter, weekend lunches, Pie & Pint club, computer tuition and church services in both residential care homes and a special monthly Silver Service at Farnham Methodist church. We hold an annual Songs of Praise Service in October to celebrate the Day of the Older Person as well as a Seasonal Carol Service. These are always well attended with delicious refreshments always served afterwards. Farnham ASSIST is a small, dynamic Christian organisation, we are passionate about improving the quality of lives for older people. We aim to show Christian care and concern in a practical way. Through over 100 volunteers and three part time staff, we offer a wide range of services and events specifically aimed at the lonely and the vulnerable in the community. Indeed, a number of our older people have themselves become volunteers, giving them a new interest and purpose in their life.
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During 2017 we have many exciting fundraising events. These include a 5-a-side football tournament on 11th March at David Lloyd and a quiz night on 24th March in the Vineyard Centre. We hold a Farnham ASSIST Week during 24th-29th April with many events, such as cake sales and coffee mornings, a fashion show and a Bikeathon. This will raise awareness of ASSIST as well as funds for the charity. Do look out for us around town, especially on the 28th April.
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sale. Expert growing publications for sale including the new ‘Getting started Cooking with Vegetables’. From the 24th-26th March is the Spring Plant Fair: Kick start your gardening year at Wisley’s Spring Plant Fair. Pick up quality spring plants from specialist growers and nurseries. From 25th to 26th March is the Bonsai Suiseki Show:This specialist show will include plant and bonsai equipment sales, displays and care information aimed at beginners through to experienced growers. Bonsai experts will be on hand for advice and a friendly chat. Sutton Bonsai’s Suiseki competition will showcase the timeless beautiful craft of suiseki bonsai. The Wisley Plant Centre will also host their re-potting and styling and advice service. Visitors should bring their bonsai trees to The Plant Centre by 11am on either 25th or 26th March, from £5 per tree. Finally, on 28th and 29th March is the Early Daffodil Competition, Glasshouse Gallery: Celebrate the first daffodils of spring with the chance to admire these miniature treasures close up. More at www.rhs.org.uk/wisley. West Surrey Guild of Spinners, Weavers and Dyers Monday 13th March at 7.30pm The WSGSWD has around 95 members and always welcomes new members and visitors. Anyone with an interest in textiles whether you are a complete beginner or an experienced crafts person is welcome to come along to any of their meetings. The next meeting is in the United Reform Church, South Street, Farnham GU9 7QU on Monday 13th March at 7.30pm and is a talk on Ancient Peruvian Textiles by Janice Lawrence. Visitors welcome, £3 entry includes refreshments. They also
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JOTTINGS - YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD have 4 or 5 spinning and weaving days each month held at Victoria Halls in Ash and the Rural Life Centre in Tilford, anyone is welcome to drop in and join in or just see what they do. Full details are on our website www.wsgswd.org.uk. Farnham Speaker’s Club Monday 13th and 27th March Learn confidence through public speaking in a fun and supportive environment. Farnham Speaker’s Club meet on the second and fourth Monday of every month at the Farnham House Hotel. For more information, please email Annie on annie.pritchard@way-forward.co.uk or call 07866 086887. Craft Evening Monday 13th March 7.30pm You are warmly invited to our next craft evening on Monday 13th March. The venue for the evening is William Cobbett Primary School (Infant site), Knights Road, Farnham. Time: 7.30pm-10pm. Cost: £5.00 pay on the night. Materials, coffee and biscuits are supplied. No prior skills necessary. To book and for further information please contact: Gill Napper 01252 680729 (evenings) or smileegill@yahoo.com. This is an event organised by Weybourne Community Church. www. weybournecommunitychurch.org.uk. Churt WI Tuesday 14th March Meetings are held in the Churt Village Hall on the second Tuesday of the month and commence at 2.30pm. Visitors
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are most welcome and pay £3; this includes listening to the speaker and afternoon tea, served with delicious sandwiches and cake. The speaker for March is Mr Andy Thomas on ‘The Crop Circle Mystery’. April’s speaker is Meteorologist Ian Currie, whose talk is ‘Unusual Weather: The day it rained crabs & frogs’. Ian can be heard each month on BBC Radio Surrey & Sussex’s ‘DIG IT’ gardening programme when he provides a monthly forecast. The 60 plus members are an active and fun loving group, and the 2017 programme can be viewed on the www.churt.org website. Please contact Marion Mitchell, President on 01428 712265 if you wish any further information. Spring Carnival Wednesday 15th March 7.15pm This is a musical evening featuring carnival of the animals, a wonderful spring concert with young musicians from the school together with some professionals travelling down from London. It is at More House School, Frensham GU10 3AP and is raising funds for Naomi House and Jacksplace Children’s Hospices. Tickets are £15 each and available from carolmay@onetel.net or 01428 606984 and joglover004@ gmail.com or 07585 116649. The Bourne WI Thursday 16th March Do you have any interesting items hiding away in your loft? Come and join them for our own ‘Antiques Roadshow’ with Michael Laikin valuing our forgotten treasures. They meet at
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Farnham Town Council will provide all necessary equipment including gloves, sacks and litter pickers. As a small way of saying thank you for donating your time, tea/coffee and cake will be provided.. If you would like to take part, please register your interest by contacting lara.prior@farnham.gov.uk or by calling 01252 712667.
Farnham is delighted to have been nominated by South and South East in Bloom to represent the region in the national finals of Britain in Bloom. 2017 is the second year running that Farnham has been invited to participate and is a great honour. Britain in Bloom is a national competition between communities across a range of categories. It complements the work carried out by Farnham in Bloom to strengthen the community and to tackle local issues. Judging will take place during the first two weeks of August.
Bloominâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; spring arrives Spring is just around the corner and on Saturday 4 March, the Great British Spring Clean will take place in Farnham town centre. This national campaign aims to inspire 500,000 people from across the UK to get outdoors, get active and help clear up the rubbish that lies around us. Individuals, community groups, businesses, sports clubs and charities and anybody else who has had enough of other peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s litter and has some time to spare is invited to take part. 24
Take your pick at Big Pick The first Big Pick Week of the year will take place from 4 to 11 March. Anybody can organise or take part in a litter pick. All you need to do is: 1. arrange a date for your litter pick 2. organise a group of people to help 3. contact Farnham Town Council to arrange to borrow litter picking equipment and gloves 4. take some photos of the area before you litter pick 5. litter pick your area 6. take some photos showing how much rubbish you collect 7. tell Farnham Town Council when you finish your litter pick so arrangements can be made to collect the rubbish 8. send Farnham Town Council your photos so we can share them on social media and show the judges of Farnham in Bloom! To register, please contact lara.prior@farnham.gov.uk or call 01252 712667.
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Farnham Town Council’s popular Bloomin’ Kids’ Gardening Workshops will return on Tuesday 11 and Thursday 13 April. Over the course of two hours, children will get to sow seeds and prick out seedlings at our greenhouses in West Street. There will be two sessions on each day. Places are limited so please do book early to avoid disappointment. For more information, email lara.prior@farnham.gov.uk or call 01252 712667.
Commonwealth flag-raising day
Farnham’s Annual Town Meeting will take place on Thursday 23 March at 7pm at the Bush Hotel, Farnham. The meeting is an opportunity for electors who live or work in the Farnham Town Council area to find out what the Town Council has achieved over the past year and what it has planned for the next 12 months. The meeting will be chaired by the Mayor of Farnham, Councillor John Ward and there will be presentations by the councillors who have responsibility for key areas such as tourism and events and community enhancement. The Leader of the Council will also give a talk about future plans.
On Monday 13 March, Farnham Town Council will host a ceremony to mark Commonwealth Day. The annual occasion will see the Mayor of Farnham, Cllr John Ward raise the Commonwealth flag outside the Town Council offices in South Street.The ceremony will take place at 10am. The Commonwealth is a voluntary association of 52 independent and equal sovereign states. March 2017
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<23 JOTTINGS - YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD Brambleton Hall, Talbot Road, Farnham, GU9 8RR and all new members and visitors are most welcome. For more information contact Gail on 01252 735751 or thebournewi@gmail.com. Farnham Festival Friday 17th to Wednesday 22nd March This March sees the re-launch of the Farnham Festival, a non-competitive music festival bringing opportunities to perform newly commissioned music to young people in the area. An exciting series of events runs between 17th-22nd March including a combined schools concert, free performance workshop, jazz night featuring BBC new generation artist, Laura Jurd with Alton College jazz and a brass & choral evening with More House School band and Farnham Youth Choir. Tickets are free for under 16’s and £5 for 17’s and over, available from the Farnham Maltings Box Office www.farnhammaltings.com. Full details at www.farnhamfestival.org.uk. Farnham & District Museum Society Afternoon Seminars Friday 17th March and Monday 20th March The Museum Society’s monthly series of seminars on the local history of Farnham and surrounding villages resumes this month when the subject will be ‘Game Changers’ – a session looking at people who have made a significant contribution to the life of the area. Each seminar is held at the Garden Gallery at the Museum of Farnham from 2pm-4pm on the Friday afternoon , repeated on the following Monday afternoon to accommodate numbers ( kept to about 20 people per session so that the discussion can remain informal). There is Bourne Buildings May 14_Layout 1 11/05/2015 14:51 Page 1
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Surrey and Sussex now host some of the finest wine producers in the country. Our climate and terroir are such that we are now producing world-class sparkling and still wines. Here we profile four local producers, all of whom will be attending the VantagePoint Wine Festivals, which start next month.
Albury Vineyard Albury Vineyard produces the highest quality still and sparkling wines from organic grapes grown in the Surrey Hills. Only 20,000 bottles of wine are produced each year from just 12 acres of vines.
Albury is family business run by Nick and his daughter Lucy. Their talented Italian vineyard manager Alex is one of the best, and together they share a passion for organics, quality produce and excellent wine.
Famed for its Silent Pool Rosé, which was served on the Royal Barge to celebrate the Queen’s Jubilee, Albury can now be found on the wine lists of top restaurants including Raymond Blanc’s Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons and Tom Kerridge’s Hand and Flowers.
In 2016, Albury was voted ‘Producer of the Year’ in the Surrey Life Food and Drink Awards, although the vineyard remains a hidden gem nestled alongside the Silent Pool.
English sparklings are now competing head-on with the best Champagnes, and Albury has won several gold and silver international awards.
The vineyard is open on Saturdays for tastings and tours run between May and September. Albury aims to make wine tasting a fun and informal experience and everyone is welcome at www.alburyvineyard.com the vineyard, even if you have children info@alburyvineyard.com or dogs in tow, and muddy boots! 07768 863650
Blackdown Ridge Nestled in the South Downs National Park, this family run vineyard benefits from a south-easterly exposure on gentle sloping hillsides. Here we have planted vines to create fine English wines, taking advantage of the superb location and conditions. The wines of Blackdown Ridge Estate are the result of the vision of owner, Professor Martin Cook, who has lived on the estate for 20 years. The first vines were planted in 2010.
These have been used to create our wonderful classic cuvee sparkling wine, first released in 2015. The grapes planted for our range of still wines include the aromatic Bacchus for our single varietal English white wine, as well as Triomphe d’Alsace for our stunning red wine, and, more recently, Sauvignon Blanc, ready for first harvest this year.
The soil of the Sussex Weald shares much with the terroir of the Champagne region of France, and this influenced our plantings of the classic sparkling wine varietals: Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Chardonnay.
Each vintage allows us to learn and improve, so much so that we now enter international competitions in order to measure ourselves against the very best. We are very proud of what we have achieved in so little time, but www.blackdownridge.co.uk we’re also continually aiming to exceed admin@blackdownridge.co.uk 01428 656003 expectations.
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Greyfriars Vineyard Greyfriars Vineyard is situated on the south facing slopes of the Hog’s Back at Puttenham, just outside Guildford ,and was originally planted in 1989 as an ‘eccentric experiment’. Since taking over in late 2010, the current owners Mike and Hilary Wagstaff, have expanded Greyfriars to become a boutique producer of English Sparkling Wines, with almost 50 acres under vine on three sites in the Surrey Hills. At Greyfriars, we do everything from grape to glass. Since 2010 we have built a brand new state of the art www.greyfriarsvineyard.co.uk winery and have recently completed info@greyfriarsvineyardco.uk digging an underground chalk cellar 01483 813712 with the capacity to store a quarter
of a million bottles for aging our wine before release. By the time Greyfriars reaches peak production in 2020, it will have the capacity to produce about 100,000 bottles of wine a year. The chalk geology of the North Downs is perfectly suited to growing the three Champagne grape varieties and Greyfriars’ sparkling wine reflects the unique local geology, history and climate. Since releasing our first wines in late 2013 our wines have won a number of prizes in prestigious international competitions. Greyfriars now produces a range of sparkling wine and limited quantities of still wine.
Jenkyn Place Jenkyn Place is the brainchild of property investor and entrepreneur Simon Bladon. Originally from Yorkshire, Simon and his wife, Rebecca, moved to Jenkyn Place in Hampshire in 1997 and, after extensive renovations, turned their thoughts to the abandoned hop fields next to the property. Simon, who loves a good challenge, decided to plant his first vines – Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier (classic Champagne varieties), in 2004. He planted more vines in 2007 and 2010 and has now reached full capacity in the vineyards.
www.jenkynplace.com Jenkyn Place wines are sold in the camilla@jenkynplace.com UK and abroad and have received 01420 481580 numerous international awards and
accolades, with praise from some of the world’s top wine critics. Most recently their Brut Cuvée 2010 won a coveted Gold Medal in the Sommelier Wine Awards 2016. The award-winning wines are made in the traditional Champagne method from classic grape varieties and spend around four years on the lees before being released to the public. It has been proved that exceptional wines - loaded with mouth-filling fruit - are consistently achievable. But they require time and patience to produce, often requiring this maturation after harvest to truly come into their own. This commitment to the long-aging of their wines to realise this potential is reflected in the final product.
The VantagePoint Wine Festivals will take place in Farnham in April, Guildford in May and Dorking in September. Each will showcase over 120 international wines including champagnes and VANTAGEPOINT EVENTS premium wines, alongside wine experts and producers. In addition, there will also be music, WINE FESTIVAL www.vantagepointevents.co.uk entertainment, concessions, food, money off wine vouchers and more. Each festival will also host a blind wine tasting and raffle which will support two local charities in those areas. For more information, please visit www.vantagepointevents.co.uk. 28
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<26 JOTTINGS - YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD series Conservatoire Concerts. The aim of these concerts is to give music students from Conservatoires and Universities the opportunity to perform outside their music departments. The concerts are all being held in Godalming and are free of charge with a retiring collection at the end, in aid of the musicians’ expenses. Their next concert is on 18th March, at the Godalming Baptist Church, Queen Street Godalming, at 6.30pm. They are proud to present the duo Cellistin, made up of Catherine Lee (cellist) and accompanied by Ettore Strangio on the piano. Pieces include Debussy, Schumann, Piazzola and Elgar. For reservations and more details, contact Suzanne Cacciottolo on 07940 013314. Farnham Humanists Sunday 19th March 7pm ‘Saving Israel - what hope now for peaceful coexistence?’. Come and join in the discussion on Sunday 19th March at 7pm for 7.30pm following a talk by Tim and Mayonne Coldicott. They have been visiting Israel/Palestine since 1962 listening to what some Jews and Palestinians think about alternative ways of achieving peace, equality and respect for all. They present case studies of initiatives that are happening ‘under the radar’ of our media and consider how the UK might help a more hopeful future. The talk is being hosted by Farnham Humanists in Daniel Hall, Long Garden Walk, Farnham, GU9 7HX. Everyone is welcome. Tea, coffee and biscuits. Other drinks available from the Hop Blossom Pub close by. Donation £2 to cover costs. For more information please contact Jennie 01252 723044 or see http://farnham.humanist.org.uk.
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West Surrey Wine Society Monday 20th March The West Surrey Wine Society’s first meeting of 2017 will take place on Monday 20th March at The Conservative Club, Ivy Lane, Farnham, GU9 7PQ. Dennis Sunjic, of Liberty Wines, will be giving a presentation entitled: ‘Croatia – New, Old World’. Croatian wines have attracted a lot of interest over the last few years and we are fortunate to have Dennis Sunjic as their presenter for March. Dennis was born in Croatia and has worked in the UK for many years. He will tell about the very complex history of Croatia and link it to the development of the wine industry, the complex ‘terroir’ and why every single style of wine can be produced in such a small country (indigenous varieties, crisp whites, powerful reds, sparkling, Port-like fortified, Ice Wine etc.). He will describe the different regions and has selected wines from these illustrate their different characteristics. Dennis has a wealth of experience in the wine trade, bar tender, sommelier and wine buyer, before moving to Coe Vintners and is now a sales manager for Liberty Wines in London. He has a WSET Diploma Level 3 and has been presenting masterclasses in Croatian wines in the UK and Ireland for 10 years including the London Wine Fair. 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 7.30pm 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
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<29 JOTTINGS - YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD major supplier or a Wine Educator who is frequently a Master of Wine. For further information on the Society contact the Chairman Gerald Hackemer on 01252 793684. Farnham Decorative & Fine Arts Society Tuesday 21st March 10.30am The next Farnham DFAS lectureis at 10.30am on Tuesday, 21st March in Farnham Maltings, GU9 7QR is entitled ‘Pop Goes The Artist: From Warhol To Dylan’ by Suzanne Fagence Cooper. This lecture examines the world of Pop Art through the eyes of Andy Warhol and Bob Dylan who was invited for a screen test by the former. This ignited interest, the purchase of a screenprint of Elvis and the rest is history but you may never know what history unless you join us for this lecture. Non-members are very welcome to attend for £5. Please contact the membership secretary - phone 07918 883515 or email farnhamdfas@gmail.com. Surrey Border 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 we do? Visit the website: 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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Cobbett’s Wey Decorative and Fine Arts Society Wednesday 22nd March 8pm This month’s talk by Ian Swankie is entitled ‘Treasures of the Square Mile - 350 Years of Art’. The talk will cover the varied collection of art in the Guildhall and the City Livery Company Halls as well as sculptures on the City’s streets. Plenty of free parking. Please arrive by 7.30pm to enjoy a free glass of wine, peruse the books and get to know other members. Visitors are most welcome. (£5 if you are a member of another NADFAS group, or £7) For more information, contact Kay on 01252 793811 or email farnhamevenigdfas@gmail. com. Voluntary Action South West Surrey Volunteering not only helps the charities, organisations and community groups who depend on volunteers but it also greatly benefits the person giving their time. The benefits of giving your time as a volunteer can include making new friends, gaining work experience, challenging yourself, learning new skills, sharing your existing skills with others and becoming more involved with your local community. If you would like to find out more about what volunteer roles are available and how you can get involved you can contact us at our volunteer centres on 01483 565456 or 01252 725961, email them at guildfordvc@vasws.org.uk. Farnham & District Museum Society Evening Talks Thursday 23rd March ‘History Builds A Town - Old Farnham Architecture’.
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Slugs and Snails For many gardeners, the slug and snail population seemed to explode in 2016, with many fraught and distressed gardeners asking for my advice on the best way to protect their plants from slugs and snails. I am strongly opposed to slug pellets. I wouldn't wish to kill any of the slugs or snails in my garden as I believe a healthy eco system is important. I decided to trial a number of natural remedies, none of which would kill the slugs or snails they encountered, but instead would hopefully deter the molluscs from eating the plant they were protecting. I ran my trial for a number of weeks at a time, repeating the same trial every few weeks throughout the spring and summer. I trialled the following natural remedies: ash, garlic granules, garlic wash, eggshells, human hair, sawdust, sharp grit, sand, and soot, with lettuces as my trial plant. I also included a 'control' plant in each trial, which received no protection whatsoever from slugs or snails. The remedies were used as a barrier around the plant they were protecting. I sprinkled a circular band of each remedy onto the soil around each plant, except in the case of the garlic wash, which was watered onto the lettuces it was protecting. Three of my slug and snail deterrents provided a 100% secure plant protection, with not one plant grown within their barrier receiving as much as a nibble throughout the spring and summer, these fantastic slug and snail deterrents were ash, sawdust, and soot.
In second place were the barriers created with human hair and sand, where 75% of the lettuce plants survived intact. Eggshells were slightly less effective with 67% of the lettuce plants surviving. Garlic granules were in fourth place, protecting 58% of their lettuce plants. In fifth place, was the 'control' lettuce, which received no protection, 50% of these lettuces survived. In sixth place were sharp grit and garlic wash, 42% of the lettuce plants they were protecting survived. I hope these results will help you to protect any special plants or seedlings from slugs and snails this year. I simply sprinkled a barrier of the ash, sawdust, and soot onto the soil around each of my plants. Naturally the barrier will need to be reapplied every week or two, or more frequently in adverse weather conditions, but happily I can report that the ash, sawdust and soot lasted the longest before a repeat application was required, as well as being the most effective plant protectors in my trial. In the garden - March Here's some ideas of what you could do in the garden this month: If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got an old, and maybe rather neglected, Buddleja davidii specimen then rejuvenate it now by removing any old dead wood and cutting it back hard. If you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t prune, the Buddleja will still flower but it will just be taller and tattier. So get your loppers out and maybe a saw as well! Ornamental grasses and roses also need pruning this month. Remove any old dead leaves from your rose plants, as well as any leaves that are lurking around in the soil, then feed your roses with a specially-designed rose feed and mulch with compost or well-rotted manure. Prune group three clematis now; these clematis flower in late summer on this seasonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s growth. Cut back the old stems to the lowest healthy pair of buds about 15-30cm (6in-1ft) above soil level.
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<31 JOTTINGS - YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD The speaker tonight is the noted British architect and activist for the preservation and restoration of England’s cultural heritage, Michael Blower. He is an accomplished watercolourist and recorder of England’s townscapes; most of his buildings, drawings, paintings and subjects of his activism are in Farnham. The talk is based on a selection of the ‘Environmental Viewpoint’ articles which appeared weekly in the Farnham Herald from 1986-1991. Against this background, Michael will revisit the issues and try and discuss architectural and planning aspects of the time and how it is some still appear unresolved. The venue is the United Reformed Church in South Street, Farnham, 7.30pm for 7.45pm (please use side entrance). Non-members are very welcome - £3 per visitor. For full details of the Society’s programme for this season visit the website www. farnhammuseumsociety.org.uk Quiz Night in aid of Farnham ASSIST Friday 24th March 7.30pm Farnham ASSIST will be holding a quiz night at the Farnham Vineyard Centre, Union Rd, GU9 7PT. A supper of jacket potato and fillings/salad will be served, bring your own drinks. The event starts at 7.30pm and is £10pp. Contact ASSIST on 01252 717710 for tickets or email info@farnham-assist.org.uk. The Waverley Singers - Israel in Egypt Saturday 25th March The Waverley Singers are performing Israel in Egypt on Saturday 25th March in St Andrews Garrison Church in Aldershot. This is a great opportunity to hear one of Handel’s less performed works and if Messiah is one of your favourites then you will like this too. Tickets: £15 (full-time students and under 16s £5) subject to availability from: Lloyd & Keyworth, Farnham, Newbury Building Society, 47 High Street, Alton, at the door, telephone 01252 792563 or visit www.waverleysingers.com or ticketsource.co.uk/ waverleysingers. A retiring collection will be taken for The Fountain Centre, a charity for cancer patients, their families and carers located in the St Luke’s cancer unit at the Royal Surrey County Hospital, Guildford which offers advice, counselling and a huge range of complementary therapies. Seale Natural Health Saturday 25th March 10am-4pm Massageathon with other therapies with Seale Natural Health. An opportunity to try therapies, meet our therapists and help raise money for Red Nose Day. Taster sessions for 20 minutes for only £10! Therapies on offer include The Bowen Technique, Hypnotherapy, Indian Head Massage, Reflexology, Reiki, Sports Massage, Swedish Massage. If you would like to book a particular therapy to avoid disappointment please book in advance by email sealenaturalhealth@gmail.com or call 01252 246824 otherwise just turn up on the day. Seale Village Hall, School Hill, Seale, Farnham, Surrey GU10 1HY, web: www.sealenaturalhealth.co.uk. Voices Together Community Choir Saturday 25th March 7.30pm On Saturday 25th March, Voices Together Community March 2017
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Choir perform a concert in aid of the Pilgrim Project which is refurbishing Farnham URC to create a flexible, hospitable and multi-purpose space for community use. The programme of songs will be varied and the choir will be joined by special guests, Farnham Drama and Music’s Saxophone Quartet. Concert starts at 7.30pm and entrance is free with a retiring collection. It promises to be an exciting and enjoyable evening for all. Wrecclesham Tennis Club Open Day Saturday 25th March 2pm-4pm Wrecclesham Tennis Club is having an Open Day with free coaching sessions on Saturday 25th March from 2pm to 4pm. Families, adults and juniors will all be welcome to come to their friendly, local tennis club and play some tennis, meet the coaches, try out some classes or just enquire about the club. There will be a full programme of activities, run by our Head Coach, Gemma Wiltshire, with Mini Tennis for 3-9 year olds from 2pm to 2.30pm, Tennis Xpress for adult beginners from 2.30pm to 3pm, a session for 10-16 year olds from 3pm to 3.30pm and then from 3.30pm to 4pm there will be cardio tennis, which is great fun as well as being good exercise! While all those activities are going on there will be social tennis for adult newcomers and members. Do come along and see what the club at Wrecclesham Recreation Ground, Riverdale, GU10 4PJ has to offer to juniors, adult beginners, people who haven’t played for a while and also to more experienced players. Adults and juniors have opportunities
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The Versatile Potato We rather take the humble potato for granted but there are good reasons why it is our most popular and well-used vegetable - they are cheap, plentiful and delicious! Here are a few lovely and easy dishes to bring out the best in this tuber. SR
Mary Cadogan's Tartiflette
Potato and Leek Soup
A creamy and comforting oven bake of potatoes, cream and bacon – originating from France's Haute-Savoie region. This recipe is taken from Good Food Magazine, January 2002.
This soup sounds a little plain but is a real classic and is very satisfying. In France it is known as Vichyssoise and traditionally served cold.
Ingredients:
Ingredients:
750g potato; 1 onion; 6 rashers smoked back bacon; 250g reblochon cheese or pont l’évêque cheese; 150ml tub single cream.
50g (2 oz) butter; 1 clove garlic, chopped; 1 small onion, chopped; 3 large leeks, chopped; 3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced; 900ml (1 1/2 pints) chicken stock; small handful chopped fresh parsley or chives; 1 bouquet garni, salt and freshly ground black pepper; a touch of double cream (optional).
Serves 4 Method: 1. Preheat the oven to 220C/Gas 7/fan oven 200C. Peel and thickly slice the potatoes, then boil in salted water for 8-10 minutes, until just tender. Drain. 2. Chop onion finely and fry in 25g/1oz butter and a drizzle of olive oil for 5 minutes. Snip bacon into pieces with scissors and add to the pan; stir well and cook for a further 5 minutes, until the onion and bacon are lightly coloured. 3. Chop cheese into chunks, rind and all. Layer half the potatoes in a 1.5 litre/2¾ pint buttered ovenproof dish and scatter over half the onion, bacon and cheese. Lightly season with salt and pepper. Repeat layers, then pour cream evenly over the top and bake for 10-12 minutes until golden. 4. Rest for 5 minutes and then serve with a salad.
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Serves 4 Method: 1. Melt the butter in a large saucepan on medium heat, and sauté garlic and onions for a few minutes stirring frequently. 2. Add the leeks, potatoes, stock and the bouquet garni and bring to the boil. Simmer for 30 minutes. 3. Remove the bouquet garni and purée soup with a hand blender. You can add a little cornflour to thicken the soup if it is too thin. 4. Season, and add a little cream to add extra richness. Serve with a sprinkle of fresh parsley or chives.
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Hassleback Potatoes
This is a lovely and inexpensive dish with potatoes and cauliflower. At the time of writing, both in plentiful sup-ply in the shops!
These originate from Sweden and are named after Hasselbacken, the Stockholm restaurant where they were first served. There are several variations - you can add grated parmesan cheese (add after 20 minutes and cook for a further 20 minutes) or whole garlic cloves as in the image below.
Ingredients: 60 ml vegetable oil; 1 large onion, peeled and cut into small pieces; 1 bunch fresh coriander, separated into stalks and leaves and roughly chopped; 1 small green chilli, chopped into small pieces (or one teaspoon chili powder); 1 large cauliflower, leaves removed and cut evenly into eighths; 3 large potatoes, peeled and cut into even pieces; 2 cans diced tomatoes; 1 inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated; 2 cloves garlic, chopped; 1 tsp cumin seed; 2 tsp turmeric; 1 tsp salt; 2 tsp garam masala. Serves 8
Method: 1. Heat vegetable oil in a large saucepan. Add the chopped onion and one teaspoon of cumin seeds to the oil. Stir together and cook until onions become creamy, golden, and translucent. 2. Add chopped coriander stalks, two teaspoons of turmeric, and one teaspoon of salt. Add chopped chillis (according to taste). Stir tomatoes into onion mixture and add ginger and garlic; mix thoroughly. 3. Add potatoes and cauliflower to the sauce plus a few tablespoons of water (ensuring that the mixture doesn't stick to the saucepan). Ensure that the potatoes and cauliflower are coated with the curry sauce. 4. Cover and allow to simmer for twenty minutes (or until potatoes are cooked). 5. Add two teaspoons of garam masala and stir. Sprinkle chopped coriander leaves on top of the curry. 6. Turn off the heat, cover, and leave for as long as possible before serving.
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Ingredients: 400g new potatoes, washed; 40g unsalted butter; 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 2 tbsp fresh herbs (rosemary, oregano, thyme); maldon salt. Serves 4
Method: 1. Put the potatoes, one at a time, in the bowl of a wooden spoon and cut at 3mm intervals with a sharp knife. 2. Once all the potatoes are prepped, heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Put the butter and oil in a roasting tin over a medium heat to melt the butter. 3. Add the potatoes cut side down, then turn them and spoon the fat over them. Add the chopped herbs, give them a good toss so theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re coated. 4. Add some maldon salt and and then roast on the bottom shelf of the oven for 40 minutes or so until golden and tender.
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Exercise in one form or another is good for all of us no matter what age we are. But as we age our needs change and finding an activity that is beneficial to us is vital. The adage of ‘use it or lose it’ is certainly to some extent true. If we sit for too long we get stiffer, less supple, more creaky with achy muscles and joints. Then we feel less inclined to move around as it gets more difficult to do so. But moving a little every day helps to keep us supple, lifts our mood and improves general wellbeing. Exercise could include walking outside in the fresh air, swimming, taking an exercise class or playing golf. Ensure you are wearing the correct supportive footwear for the activity. If attending an organised class, check that the instructor is experienced at teaching older population style classes. Look for activities that help make us more supple, improve posture and balance. Attending with likeminded contemporaries may make you feel more relaxed and comfortable. There are things you can try at home to improve your posture. Many things we do in our everyday life encourage leaning or hunching forward, so remember to stand tall, eyes on the horizon, long neck with shoulders drawn down away from your ears and chest open (this can improve breathing too) with weight even ly distributed across both feet. For those Strictly fans, think of Darcey Bussell’s lovely posture. I’m not saying we should all look like Darcey but you get the idea! When sitting, try to avoid crossing your legs or leaning to one favoured side. And try not using your hands when getting out of a chair (unless it is a very low sofa!). Try a few shoulder circles each day and circle your wrists and ankles. Stand with your feet a little wider than hip distance, and turn from side to side. Try walking in a straight line with eyes on the horizon; try to avoid looking down at your feet. Then try the same exercise but this time slowly turn your head from side to side, still walking in a straight line. Then try adding some wrist circles. This helps with balance and concentration and can improve cognitive and motor skills. Just make sure you’re not going to bump into anything! 38
What are the benefits of exercise? Improved balance & co-ordination; reducing the likelihood of falls, promoting confidence and enhancing self-esteem. Increased muscle and bone strength; decreasing the risk of fracture and helping to maintain independence. Enhanced mobility & flexibility; reducing joint stiffness and promoting the freedom of movement required for everyday activities. Improved cardiovascular function; lowering the risk for heart disease and diabetes. Enhanced brain function; lessening the risk for the negative age-related changes to cognitive function. Improved posture; helping to alleviate the aches and pains associated with poor posture. Relaxation; exercise can help us relax more which can reduce stiffness in our muscles and joints. If shoulders and necks, for instance, are constantly tense it can eventually become ‘the norm’ and we almost forget how to relax and release tension. This in itself can create problems. Learning to relax can also improve sleep. Improved general wellbeing; when we exercise, the brain releases endorphins (sometimes called the ‘feelgood’ hormones) which can lift our mood, improve how we feel about ourselves and make us a little more supple. Our breathing can improve and they may even help us sleep better, given that as we get older, we often don’t sleep as well. Have fun! The best way to exercise is to enjoy what we’re doing. No one wants to be looking at the clock thinking 'how much longer'? So try a few different activities and settle on one or maybe two that you enjoy and feel are the most beneficial to you. FIND OUT MORE Gill runs keep-fit class for over 60s in Bramley for both men and women. Contact Gill Keitch on 07887 570 935 or email her at gill@fitforlife.gb.com.
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Scissorhands for the dance stage in 2005. This Easter holiday, The Dance Movement will again be teaming up with Re:Bourne, the charitable arm of Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures to offer a day-long dance workshop for 30 dancers aged 11 to 19. Throughout the day, the young dancers will explore the story of Edward Scissorhands in a workshop led by professional dancers from Re:Bourne. The workshop will be held at the Farnham Maltings on 6th and 7th April from 9.30am to 4.30pm and costs £110. To book or to find out more information, please email rachel@ thedancemovement.co.uk. The Dance Movement is a not-for-profit dance organisation that brings dance to the community and to support those aspiring for a career in dance. It works with schools and community organisations to develop and provide dance projects. Players of Elstead present ‘Theft’ Thursday 6th to Saturday 8th April The Players of Elstead’s spring production is Theft, a comedy drame by Eric Chappell (in association with Samuel French). Eric Chappell is the BAFTA award winning creator of the hilarious television series ‘Rising Damp’. Performances will take place at ELstead Village Hall on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 6th, 7th and 8th of April at 7.45pm. To order tickets, please visit www.elsteadtheatrical.co.uk or call 08442 329460.
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A walk from Blackheath A shorter walk this month, but another fine view. The walk takes you through woods and fields with some ups and downs. The walk was submitted by Guildford Rambling Club (www.guildfordramblingclub.org.uk).
The walk 1. With your back to the pub, inside the car park, go left on the signed path, heading north. Keep on along this path in trees for a couple of hundred yards then edge left onto a road. Continue forward, following the road to its end and then straight on, downhill on a narrow path. Follow this until eventually crossing a small railway bridge and, immediately afterward, reaching the Albury/Chilworth road. 2. Cross to continue forward along the track on the other side until, just after you have crossed the Tillingbourne in a narrow wooded strip, going up a short slope. At the top of this slope take the footpath off to the right. Follow this up, soon swinging right and along the flank of the North Downs, then back north again. (At this point note the view back over the valley to your right).
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3. Also at this point a small unsigned path clambers up the bank to your left and tracks up the slope towards the top of the hill and St Martha’s Church. (St Martha-on-the-Hill dates back to the 12th century, although it was rebuilt much more recently). In the churchyard, with your back to the valley and facing the church, go around its left-hand end and out of the churchyard through the gate in the corner. Follow the wide sandy track heading gradually down. 4. Reach a road, Halfpenny Lane. Go left for a few yards then turn right and quickly left to take the path that runs downhill, roughly parallel to the road (i.e. do not continue forward into Chantry Woods). The path emerges at the edge of a field and runs down along its edge. Go out of the gate on the left at the bottom and onto the road. 5. Immediately take the footpath angling off right and down. Follow this until it emerges in Blacksmith Lane. Go right (note the angling lake to the left and the ‘waterfall’ over the wall on the
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right). Walk on down the lane to its T junction with the A248 in Chilworth. Turn right and walk along the pavement until, about 100 yards after a level crossing, taking a footpath heading off left to pass Chilworth FC’s ground. 6. Follow this track, ignoring the first right turn, up through fields then steeply up through woods until reaching a crossing path. Turn left. After passing a large house next to the path, reach a blue-topped posted path angling away right. Follow this to reach and cross the Chilworth/ Blackheath road (just above, down to the right, the ‘This Way/That Way/Somewhere Else’ sign post). Follow the path through to the Villagers pub and on to the starting car park. DISTANCE: 4½ miles OS MAPS: Explorer 145 (Guildford) STARTING POINT: Blackheath car parking area, just beyond the defunct Villagers pub (GU4 8RB). Images: Lefdt: Blackheath by N Chadwick. Above: St Martha’s Church by David Hillas Neither the publisher nor the author can accept any responsibility for any changes, errors or omissions in this route. Diversion orders can be made and permissions withdrawn at any time.
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<39 JOTTINGS - YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD Farnham Wine Festival Friday 7th and Saturday 8th April The Farnham Wine Festival takes place at Farnham Maltings and will showcase over 150 international wines including champagnes and premium wines, alongside wine experts and producers. Local wines and producers will also feature with their own special section to celebrate the strength and diversity of wine production in Surrey and West Sussex. In addition, there will also be music, entertainment, concessions, food, money-off wine vouchers and more. Each festival will also host a blind wine tasting and raffle which will support two local charities in the local area, namely Disability Challengers and Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice Care. There will be three sessions: Friday 7th April from 7pm-11pm; Saturday 8th April from 12 noon-4pm and 7pm-11pm. Tickets start at just £10 for entry only or £25 to include 10 wine tokens, and there are discounts for groups of 10 or more. If you want to book for a party, they can offer a few special extras, such as early admission, a free glass of bubbles, extended use of the photo booth, a special tutored tasting and more. To book or find out more, please visit www.vantagepointevents.co.uk. Easter Walks From 14th April Easter Walks (2 or 4.5 miles approx) on the 14th, 15th and 17th April. A walk, chick chase and egg hunt for all the family to raise funds for Chelsea & Westminster NHS
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of simple but effective communication – something most of us take for granted. Needless to say, this kind of innovation comes at a price. Our newly designed and refurbished multiinteractive learning environment (MILE) room is a good example, costing around £50,000. However, its state-of-the-art facilities have brought huge benefits to our children as well as proving popular with mainstream pupils in our partner primary schools. It’s a cliché that schools treat their students as individuals, but at the Ridgeway Community School, personalisation is the essence of what we do. Our children have profound – and often multiple – learning difficulties and we have to find a way to help each of them develop their own effective means of communication. We start by really getting to know them and their families, finding out what they can do and what stimulates them. Many wonderful tools can help and over the years we have invested significantly in interactive technologies. Thanks to our staff and parents, donations from charities and our funding as a specialist college for communication and interaction, we now have a large static ‘magic carpet’ and a mobile version that can be moved from classroom to classroom. We can project images of anything onto the carpets to develop the children’s vocabulary and understanding. Layers of images and special sensors enable a child to use movement to disperse one picture and reveal another, which never fails to delight and engage them. We use all kinds of gadgets to open up possibilities, from tablet computers that display symbols to eye-gaze devices that enable a child to communicate simply by looking at an object on the screen. These kinds of resources help children express their like and dislikes, what they want to eat, play with or listen to, or to call for help. Without them, they can soon get frustrated. Technology can open up a whole new world and the possibility of a lifetime March 2017
In 2014 we were delighted to be recognised for our commitment to special needs education when we were appointed a national teaching school. We now take a leading role in recruiting and training new teachers, identifying potential leaders and supporting other schools. So far we have focused on research into how to handle the increasingly complex needs of children in both special and mainstream schools. We have presented our findings in publications and at conferences and they now inform the training we provide.
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Tickets £45 per person inclusive. For more details and booking, please contact Geoff 01252 711993 or Lorraine 01252 722848. Brooklands Double Twelve Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th June Advance notice of what should be a great event. The grand reopening of the restored Finishing Straight of the World’s first purpose-built motor racing circuit following restoration will take place on 17th June, 110 years to the day since the Track was originally opened – and the first day of the 2017 Double Twelve Motorsport Festival. This section of track has been hidden from view since 1940, under a WWII Bellman Hangar which is being restored and relocated as part of the Heritage Lottery-funded Brooklands Aircraft Factory and Race Track Revival Project. Highlights of the re-opening will include a reenactment of the original opening parade of 17th June 1907 with veteran cars, displays and demonstrations of surviving Brooklands racing cars and motorcycles, and taxying runs by some of the Museum’s historic aircraft. The well-established format of three separate competitive events of the Double Twelve continues with a sprint, driving tests and concours d’élégance held over two days, with aggregate scores from any two going towards overall Double Twelve awards. With the special interest in this extraordinary milestone in Brooklands’ already incredible history, the quality of entries is expected to be high. Details of entries and classes will be announced soon on the Double Twelve pages of the main museum website at www.brooklandsmuseum.com.
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WIN TICKETS TO THE GUILDFORD WINE FESTIVAL ON SATURDAY 13TH MAY
The Guildford Wine Festival is one of three wine festivals being run by VantagePoint Events in 2017. It will showcase over 120 international wines including champagnes and premium wines, alongside wine experts and producers. Local wines and producers will also feature with their own special section to celebrate the strength and diversity of wine production in Surrey and West Sussex.
In addition, there will also be music, entertainment, concessions, food, money-off wine vouchers and more. Each festival will also host a blind wine tasting and raffle which will support two local charities, namely Shooting Star Chase and Oakleaf. For more information or to buy tickets for this or the other festivals in Farnham and Dorking, please visit www.vantagepointevents.co.uk. To win one of five pairs of tickets with wine vouchers (worth £25 each) for the Saturday afternoon session on 13th May (12 noon-4pm), please answer the following question: Q: How many wines will be showcased at this festival? Please enter online at www.vantagepointmag.co.uk by 31st March 2017.
WIN A FAMILY TICKET TO SEE CHILDREN’S TV PRESENTER NAOMI WILKINSON Children’s TV presenter Naomi Wilkinson heads to G Live in Guildford with her brand new tour Wild & Scary! The show will be packed full of fun and surprises as Naomi is joined on stage by Animal Mark, and some of his scariest creatures. Join Naomi as she recalls some of her most exciting wildlife experiences from the far flung corners of the world and even introduces the audience to some of the most fierce and frightening animals she met along the way! The show is suitable for kids of all ages and guarantees a great time for the whole family and will be on April 13th at 2pm for more details or to book please visit glive.co.uk or call 01483 369350 For your chance to win a family ticket, simply answer this simple question: Q: Who is joining Naomi on stage at G Live? Please enter online at www.vantagepointmag.co.uk by 31st March 2017.
WIN A PAIR OF TICKETS FOR A SPARKLING OUTDOOR VINEYARD TRAIN TOUR Enjoy a vineyard train tour with a glass of the specially selected Denbies award-winning Sparkling Cuvée! The 50-minute vineyard tour takes visitors at a leisurely pace to some of the most beautiful viewing points in the vineyard. A recorded commentary enhances your trip making this an informative and comfortable way to experience the magnificent panoramic views of the Denbies Estate and the North Downs. Cameras recommended. Tours take place from March to November. For more information, please visit www.denbies.co.uk. For your chance to win one of four pairs of tickets, simply answer this simple question: Q: How long does the tour take? Please enter online at www.vantagepointmag.co.uk by 31st March 2017. TERMS & CONDITIONS OF ENTRY: By entering these competitions you agree to receive periodic emails from VantagePoint Magazine, Vantage Publishing Ltd and the originator of the competition you are entering. You can opt out of receiving these at any time and your data will never be passed on for use by third parties. The prizes are nontransferable and have no cash alternative. Only one entry per person per competition and prizes will only be sent to homes with a GU, KT and RH postcode.
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