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RHS WISLEY FLOWER SHOW Celebrating 25 years of the six-day floral extravaganza THE highly anticipated Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Garden Wisley Flower Show is set to make a spectacular return this year as it celebrates its 25 year anniversary. The popular show will celebrate the milestone occasion with special displays – including a ‘Silver Cascade’ floral art creation - alongside the renowned floral exhibits and spectacular shopping opportunities. From 5th to 10th September, the RHS flagship garden in Woking will be transformed into a bustling floral extravaganza that is set to end the flower show season on a high. The show will provide an opportunity for local visitors to experience the delights of an RHS flower show on their doorstep, bringing together industry-leading exhibitors, including many
RHS Chelsea and Hampton Court Palace Flower Show medal winners. The magnificent Glasshouse This summer, RHS Garden Wisley rejoiced another special anniversary; the official opening of The Glasshouse by HM the Queen in 2007. Extending the celebrations to this year’s Flower Show, The Glasshouse’s team of expert gardeners have created an outstanding ‘Bego-lumbo display. The spectacle will see a fascinating combination of the garden’s unusual collection of large and diverse Begonias, including cane, foliage and tuberous types, displayed alongside stunning aquatic Nelumbo (lotus) cultivars. Additionally, visitors will be greeted at The Glasshouse’s entrance with a giant planted birthday cake, created using succulents. Dahlias galore One of the highlights for many visitors will undoubtedly be the National Dahlia Society (NDS) Annual Show which will showcase the very best in dahlia cultivation. The NDS marquee will ensure that visitors experience a riot
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of colour and will enable them to view more than 100 vibrant competition classes. Also, NDS members will be on hand daily to answer queries from visitors and share their expert advice. To mark the special 25th anniversary of the RHS Garden Flower Show, the NDS is hosting a special 25th anniversary class, consisting of ‘Five Vases of Five Blooms - Exhibitor’s choice’, meaning each entrant will have to submit 25 dahlias. It will be an eye-catching celebratory display. Additionally, on Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th September, visitors to the NDS Show are invited to get involved and enter their own blooms into the ‘My Best Garden Dahlia’ competition. On either day, entrants need to bring along a single stem of any type of dahlia that they have grown to
the NDS marquee by noon; it will then be judged by a panel of experts. Places will be announced at 3pm each day, with first, second and third place prizes being awarded.
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always, there’s a theme for all entries and this year’s is ‘Switched On!’. It will see more than 80 competitors using their creative talents to create floral interpretations of the nation’s favourite television programmes. There are 12 competition classes, which are: Grand Designs, Upstairs Downstairs, A Place in the Sun, The Cube, Gardeners’ World, Planet Earth, Junior Bake Off, Ever Decreasing Circles, Treasures from Trash, Sky at Night, and Ab Fab. While visiting the NAFAS marquee, don’t miss that special anniversary ‘Silver Cascade’ display.
Above: The glasshouse celebrates 10 years; Right: visitors enjoying RHS Garden Wisley Flower Show © RHS, Tim Sandall.
Floral art competition Another must-see of the show is the Floral Marquee at the edge of Wilson’s Wood. This will house the Surrey area of the National Association of Flower Arrangement Societies (NAFAS) and their eye-catching floral art competition. As
Expert advice A key benefit for visitors to the RHS Garden Wisley Flower Show, is that visitors will have access to industry experts who will be on hand to provide advice. As well as the insightful RHS team at Wisley, more than 50 specialist nurseries will be able to answer questions, enabling visitors to problem solve and perhaps try something new. Shopping showcase The RHS Garden Wisley Flower Show will be a gardenlovers’ paradise. Not only will visitors be able to view stunning displays and gain expert advice, they will also be
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RHS WISLEY FLOWER SHOW
Of course, with all of the festivities, shopping and walking, visitors may want to stop for a well-earned break. Throughout the show, there will be opportunities to grab a bite to eat – from tasty lunch options to mouth-watering cakes – and rejuvenate with a selection of drinks.
able to browse and purchase top-quality plants to take home. Additionally, guest trade stands will be exhibiting garden goods, such as handmade wooden furniture, greenhouses, and outdoor art – all within the beautiful setting of the garden.
Autumnal intrigue Visitors to the show will also get to view the new Exotic Garden at RHS Garden Wisley, where they will be able to find lush tropical foliage, showy dahlias and a wide range of palms. Additionally, the annual Surrey Sculpture Society Trail will be running throughout the show, with artistic sculptures nestled around the garden.
The Wisley Plant Centre and Gift Shop will also be stocked with gardening-themed delights to take home, so pop in and take a look.
FIND OUT MORE Garden admission is free to RHS members. For further information about the RHS Garden Wisley Flower Show, including how to book tickets and travel advice, visit www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/wisley.
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The Surrey Hills
Celebrating 60 Years as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty How did it start?
AS we’re now in the second half of 2017, the Surrey Hills family is looking ahead to what promises to be a significant milestone. 2018 will mark the 60th anniversary of the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) designation. The Surrey Hills was one of the first landscapes in the country to be designated in 1958 and is now one of 38 AONBs in England and Wales. The Surrey Hills stretch across rural Surrey, from the chalk North Downs that run from Farnham in the west, above Guildford, Dorking and Reigate, to Oxted in the east, covering a quarter of the county. Other well-known AONBs include the Cotswolds, Chilterns, Kent Downs and more...
Although geology, soils and climate have created the bones of the landscape, the appearance of the Surrey Hills has been shaped for centuries by the changing patterns of land use and settlement. Today much of this historic landscape character is still intact. The Surrey Hills now embrace an amazing variety of countryside, from the rolling chalk downs of yew and box woodland and flower rich grasslands, to the acid heaths and woodland of the Greensand Hills that rise to form the highest point in South East England at Leith Hill.
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The Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Designation On 8th May 1958, the Minister for Housing and Local Government confirmed the Designation Order for the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty under the National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act 1949. The act legislated for the designation of AONBs and National Parks. They were both considered to be of equal landscape status with the purpose to conserve and enhance natural beauty, although National Parks were also to provide the opportunity for open air recreation for wider public enjoyment. Almost 60 years ago the Surrey Hills was one of the first landscapes to be designated and is now one of 38 AONBs in England & Wales.
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Above: Surrey Hills facts and figures. Right: River Wey by Philippa Reed, one of the winners of the 2016 Surrey Hills/VantagePoint photo competition.
The AONB designation has been a planning tool to help protect the area from development pressures, although the Surrey Hills is unique in being wholly contained within the Green Belt. It was not until 1998 that a Joint Advisory Committee was
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THE SURREY HILLS - CELEBRATING 60 YEARS AS AN AREA OF OUTSTANDING NATURAL BEAUTY
established to oversee the administration of the Surrey Hills which led to the recruitment of the first AONB officer. In 2000, the Countryside and Rights of Way Act placed a statutory duty on bodies to have regard to the management of the AONB, and local authorities the duty to regularly plan, review and adopt a management plan for the area.
Securing the future In 2008, the Surrey Hills Board was established as a Joint Management Committee to develop policies and programmes that protect and enhance the natural and cultural heritage of the Surrey Hills whilst promoting the social and economic well-being of the area. In persual of this, the board supported the establishment of the Surrey Hills Society to promote the enjoyment and care of the Surrey Hills for those that live, work in or visit the area. This independent charity has gone from strength to strength and works tirelessly engage the public in and around the Surrey Hills through a varied programme of walks, talks, events and a presence at shows. Due to celebrate its 10th anniversary next year, the Surrey Hills Society provides a wonderful legacy
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THE SURREY HILLS - CELEBRATING 60 YEARS AS AN AREA OF OUTSTANDING NATURAL BEAUTY
for the Surrey Hills well into the future. For further information and to become a member visit www. surreyhillssociety.org.
Celebrating 60 years Plans are well underway to celebrate the anniversary and include… In early 2018 look out for a series of vintage inspired Surrey Hills prints. Artist Louise Dunckley from Illustrations & Prints (www.illustrationsandprints. com) is creating six posters of the Surrey Hills landscape which include; the Devil’s Punchbowl, Leith Hill, Frensham Ponds, Newlands Corner, Box Hill and the North Downs Way. These prints will feature along railway stations in the Surrey Hills and will also be available to purchase. A percentage from the sale of each of these prints will go back to the Surrey Hills Trust Fund, which supports conservation and community projects in the Surrey Hills (www.surreyhillstrustfund.org).
Newlands Morning by Raj Saaj, one of the winners of the 2016 Surrey Hills/ VantagePoint photo competition.
Next spring you’ll be able to pick up a free pocket guide and map from a variety of locations which will highlight 60 things to see and do in the Surrey Hills. From the well-known to the unique, this guide will encourage you to get the most out of your day in the Surrey Hills. There will also be a Surrey Hills-themed calendar and photography exhibition in partnership with Surrey Life magazine, similar to the one that was done with VantagePoint last year. If you’ve got some inspiring photographs of the landscape why not enter them into the competition? Visit www.surreyhills.org/photography-competition for further information. The Surrey Hills Society will be producing a 60th anniversary booklet, titled 'The Surrey Hills AONB – 60 Years of Landscape Change' which will research the history of the Surrey Hills. Thanks to a ‘Sharing Heritage’ grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF), the booklet will provide a readable history of how the AONB came about and its achievements/ benefits to the community. Sections will cover the way that different aspects of the AONB have changed over the 60 years – farming, woodland, broader landscape, built environment and population pressures etc. – and help local people and visitors understand that the countryside changes over time and has not always been as it is seen on a visit in 2018. FIND OUT MORE
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set side by side for comparison. Entry to all venues, tours and events is free. There is a rare opportunity for people to visit Farnham Castle, the town’s star attraction, which will be open from 11am to 5pm on Sunday 10th September, with tours of the Bishops Palace and grounds, displays by the English Civil War Society, and fresh cooked pizza on the Great Lawn. Book in advance for cream teas in the Great Hall (there is a charge for this). Detailed information is in the brochure. The brochure lists 23 buildings open in the town centre, several of which are new this year, arranged as a walk starting in West Street, and there is also a selection of fascinating outlying properties in the surrounding area. Future change, as well as past, is represented with a special exhibition at Farnham Maltings, entitled “Recrafting Farnham” and showing work by a group of professionals and architects exploring problems and opportunities for future development. The exhibition also features the largest scale model of Farnham town centre ever built, and it is open free from Friday 8th to Saturday 23rd September.
Images from left: the Changing Faces of Downing Street Farnham and the Changing Faces of The Borough Farnham. Present day photographs by Peter Bridgeman.
The Farnham Society welcomes everyone, residents and visitors alike, to this year’s exciting programme. Full details at www.farnhamsociety.org.uk.
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Keeping fit and active as we get older Jo Butler, from Physio 1to1 in Godalming, talks us through how physical activity can help you stay fit and independent as you get older. AS Winston Churchill once said:
“Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference” Our social attitude towards ageing, of taking it easy and slowing down, is in fact threatening the health and wellbeing of our older generation. A sedentary lifestyle isn’t great for any age group, but in the over 65s it strongly correlates with a higher rate of falls, and general ill health. Basically you have got to keep moving. If you want to stay healthy, reduce the risk of mental illness and remain independent well into old age, simply keep moving! Moving doesn’t just mean exercise, it can also include shopping, cleaning, gardening and playing with grandchildren. These all keep you moving and help reduce the prolonged sedentary periods which are threatening our health and wellbeing. The perils of sitting! We are all guilty of spending more time sitting than our ancestors. Sitting time includes watching TV, using a computer, reading, listening to music and sitting in a car, bus or train. Most adults spend on average more than 7 hours a day sitting, which is shocking enough, but this increases to over 10 hours in the over-65 population! We are literally sitting ourselves to death. There is much research now that directly correlates the amount of time spent sitting and the risk of heart disease, diabetes, back and neck pain and other orthopaedic problems. Simply put, too much sitting can shorten your life. Research suggests that regardless of how much intense aerobic activity you do per week, if the rest of the time you remain sedentary, the benefit of such exercise is September 2017
reduced. Extended periods of sitting alters our metabolic system and switches off our muscle activity. The result is poor muscular control of posture and compromised body function. Fundamentally our bodies love movement and dislike immobility. Move more… Happily, research also suggests that, small changes to our lifestyle can have a dramatic impact. Getting up and walking about during TV adverts can help break up prolonged sitting, as can standing and walking about when using the telephone. Standing is so much better for you than sitting.
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Be honest with yourself about how much time you spend resting each day. Get yourself a step monitor or activity monitor, such as a fitbit, and see how active you are. If you’ve not done this before you’ll probably be surprised at how little you move during the day. Then… move even more More is better and there is much support for the view that you should increase your activity level as you get older. Evidence suggests you should be aiming for 30 mins of moderate aerobic activity at least 5 days a week. These activities should be hard enough to raise your heart rate, such as fast paced walking, riding a bike, pushing a lawnmower or recreational activities such as swimming, water aerobics, doubles tennis, dancing or badminton. In addition to these cardiovascular exercises you should also try and do activities that strengthen your muscles. The stronger your muscles, are the more protection they offer your joints. This is even more important if you suffer with arthritis. The worst thing
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Pain on moving People often stop moving if they have pain. Most pain responds best to movement and will continue to get worse if you don’t move. As physiotherapists we spend a lot of time teaching people to move again after periods of prolonged pain. Fear of movement is often a contributing factor to the experience of pain. If your pain is new then seek advice, but if it is a known pain then you’ll often be surprised at how moving around can help. the day can lead to a reduced risk of falling. Your balance can’t be challenged whilst you are sitting down. Anyway, I’ve personally been sitting for too long writing up this article. It’s time for me to move and for you to move too. So just MOVE, your body deserves it and will reward you for it! FIND OUT MORE Jo Butler is a Chartered Physiotherapist, Pilates Instructor and Director of Physio 1to1, Godalming. Tel: 01483 424470 www.physio1to1.co.uk
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Just when you think there is nothing in your wardrobe, a white shirt will lift your look to a timeless style goddess, says fashion stylist, Kirstie Smillie. AT this time of year when the shops have already begun the transition for cooler weather (even though it's still summer for most of us), a white shirt looks fresh and bright but adds enough cover for the beginning of Autumn.
Vintage inspiration, still relevant today:
It’s the one item I always look for with clients on a shopping day - the perfect white shirt to layer under or over or just on its own.
The rules It should have a high percentage of cotton, maybe a little stretch for comfort, to look crisp and keep a strong white. It has to be washable or it will sit in the wash bin for most of it’s life. Ideally choose a classic collar that will add a sharp frame around your face.
Above, from left, men’s style in the 1930s; Ava Gardner during the 1950s; Grace Kelly in the 1960s to Cindy Crawford in Donna Karan in the 1990s.
Don’t worry that it’s see through - layer over striped tops to show a subtle design through, or wear over skin tone undies to disappear. Use to layer under cropped knitwear and roll the sleeves over the 3/4 sleeves. If it’s longer, try tucking in at the front to emphasise your waist without the full tuck in.
My white shirt history Apart from jackets, a white shirt is my own style favourite. I have a large range from classic fitted with cuffs to loose linen; an absolute essential wrap and tie-waisted (which I will be bereft when worn out) and a couple of long oversized tunic shirts that become perfect beach cover ups. I can’t emphasise the super useful status of this simple design classic. A white shirt will never be a wasted purchase.
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White shirt gallery Oversized on Olivia Palermo (left) to tuckedin and braces on style blogger Lyn Slater (bottom right), these images show the range of a white shirt wardrobe, from dressing up ripped jeans to understating a full-length skirt. Right: white shirt with lace inserts, Massimo Dutti (ÂŁ54.95).
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What’s on the Feast of Food menu Farnham Town Council has spiced up Farnham’s Feast of Food and added a few new ingredients to give it a fresh look for 2017. In its ninth year, Farnham’s celebration of all things food will take place between Saturday 16 and Saturday 30 September. The event is organised by Farnham Town Council and sponsored by The Wheatsheaf and Farnham Sixth Form College.
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With over 40 places to eat in Farnham, deciding where to go can be difficult. During this year’s Food Fortnight, a select group of pubs, restaurants and cafes will be serving up a few treats providing the perfect opportunity to give them a try. With five star reviews on TripAdvisor, why not pop into Downing Street Deli and experience some of the home cooked delights that are earning them rave reviews. Alternatively, the independently owned Lion and Lamb Café and Restaurant will be serving up dishes inspired by British cuisine and made from scratch using local produce. Take your own wine and you will not be charged corkage during Food Fortnight.
The Riverside Café at the Farnham Maltings is a popular destination for lunch or a cup of tea and a sweet treat. Drop by and see what’s on offer during Food Fortnight. Pizza Express has been supporting Food Fortnight for many years and they are delighted to be offering diners some old-time favourites during Food Fortnight.
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Share in Loaf’s 125-year baking heritage by popping into their cosy upstairs room in Downing Street for freshly brewed coffee and lovingly baked cake. If you like beer and running, then the inaugural Frensham Beer Run could well be for you. Taking place on 16 The nation’s love affair with gin has most definitely reached Farnham with tickets for the first ever Gin Festival selling out in just three days. The Gin Festival will take place during the Feast of Food. Gin enthusiasts will be able to meet gin distillers in person, take part in an optional masterclass, hear experts talk about gin, sample interesting flavours of gin, try gin cocktails, enjoy live music and eat some great food. Everybody who attends will receive a free souvenir 26 VANTAGEPOINT
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glass, a mixer drink and a guide about how best to serve and enjoy gin. Farnham Town Council has been quite amazed by the reaction to the Gin Festival and will seek to increase the number of tickets for the 2018 event.
Farnham Food Festival Feel the atmosphere: experience the mouth-watering aroma of freshly cooked food, taste samples of lovingly made produce, hear the sound of live music and happy people and see food experts demonstrating their craft.
Some of the highlights will include: • Hot food to enjoy at the Festival • Cocktails made to order and locally brewed beer • Food and drink to take away for later or to give as a present • Live music from several local bands • Entertainment for the kids, including face painting and pop up craft • Cookery demonstrations from some of Farnham’s finest chefs. Come and see for yourself what makes the Farnham Food Festival a great family day out for food lovers.
Welcome to the 2017 Farnham Food Festival.
Farmers’ Market If you like to eat with the seasons and enjoy good quality food, put the monthly Farmers’ Market on your list of places to visit.
On Saturday 30 September, Castle Street will be closed to traffic so that visitors can enjoy one of the area’s largest one-day food festivals in what is arguably the south east’s finest Georgian high street. Taking place from 10am to 4pm, the Festival is free to attend. Over 100 stalls will snake their way up and down the length of Castle Street, tempting shoppers with a range of delectable delights. September 2017
On the third Sunday of every month, local producers sell their fresh, local and seasonal produce at the Farnham Farmers’ Market. All food is grown or produced within a 50-mile radius of the market so you can feel good about contributing to a reduction in food miles. The next market will be held from 10am to 1.30pm at Central car park on Sunday 24 September.
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Name: .......................................................................................................................... Postcode: ............................................................ 1. Thinking about Farnham Town Council and its services, how do you currently receive information and how would you like to receive information. (Please select all that apply.) Currently receive o Farnham Town Council Facebook page o Farnham Town Council Twitter o Website o Electronic newsletter o Street banners o Local newspapers o Local radio o Town Council noticeboards o Community magazines o Local councillors o Emails from Farnham Town Council o Council meetings o Word of mouth o Residents’ guide o Farnham Town Council Information stand at events o Other (please specify)
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o o o o 5. Have you ever attended any of the following o o Farnham Town Council events? (Please select all that apply.) o o Electronic newsletter o S o o Music in the Meadow o Spring Festival o Locals o Local newspapers o Food festival o Picnic in the Park o Local radio o L o Allotment Show o Walking Festival Town Council Town Council o Council meetings o Christmas Market o noticeboards o noticeboards o Mayor’s coffee mornings Community Communityo Christmas Lights Switch-on o magazines sucho as magazines such as agePoint or Carol o Civic Christmas Concert oantagePoint or o Round&About o &Neighbourhood Plan workshops and events Local councillors Local councillors o Bloomin' Kids' Gardening Workshop o Emails from Farnham o Emails fromo Farnham Farnham in Bloom Winter Celebration o Town Council o Town Council o Council meetings o Council meetings 6. What is your opinion on the level of o Word of mouth o Word of mouth information you receive from Farnham Town Residents’ guide Residents’ guide Council? o I receive no information o o o Not enough information o o o Just the right amount of information o Too much information ……………………………………………………............. 7. Do you have any suggestions about how we 3. What would you like to receive information can improve our communications with about? (Please select all that apply.) residents, businesses and visitors? o Events organised by Farnham Town Council ……………………………………………………............. o Farnham Town Council Services o How we spend your money 8. Please provide your email address if you would o Civic events like to receive news and updates from Farnham o Living in Farnham Town Council. Your data will be kept in accordance with Data Protection o Working in Farnham requirements and will not be shared or sold to any other organisation. o Doing business in Farnham ……………………………………………………............. o Shopping in Farnham o Visitor information 9.Would you like to be entered into the free draw to o Moving to Farnham win two tickets to the Gin Festival on 16 September? o Other (please specify) o Yes o No ……………………………………………………............. Please return your completed survey to Communications, Farnham Town Council, Council Office, South Street, Farnham, GU9 7RN. Alternatively, you can complete the survey online at www.farnham.gov.uk.
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Farnham Town Council’s annual review of 2016/17 What happened to last year’s council tax In 2016/17, residents living in a Band D property paid £59.83 of their council tax to Farnham Town Council. In total, the council received £1,011,182 in council tax funding. In addition, the budget was supplemented by income from sponsorship and events. This money was spent on managing the cemeteries, enhancing the environment, supporting local organisations, putting together a Neighbourhood Plan to shape Farnham’s future and promoting the local economy by putting on a comprehensive calendar of events. Money was also spent on funding town-wide CCTV, providing public toilets and the town's Christmas lights. Here is a summary of how Farnham Town Council invested your council tax to make Farnham a better place to live.
Improving the environment
enjoy an afternoon of free entertainment and live music. To celebrate the occasion, 90 green and white balloons emblazoned with the Union Jack were released into the sky above Farnham while the band played ‘Happy Birthday’.
A neglected, raised flower bed around a seating area on East Street was transformed by members of the Farnham in Bloom Community Group, Heath End Gardeners and young people from Post 19. The bed, which is situated at the end of a pedestrian walkway through to Stoke Hills, had become overgrown with brambles and shrubbery. The volunteers cleared the foliage and planted flowers and bedding plants. A self-guided tour of over 30 noteworthy trees in central Farnham was launched. The guide includes information about each of the trees which are either beautiful or interesting in some way. Spending a penny got a whole lot easier in Farnham following the launch of a new community toilet scheme run by local businesses with Farnham Town Council. Young gardeners from Farnham Heath End School helped plant a native hedge near their school, thanks to support from Farnham in Bloom and Farnham Town Council.
Events for all Farnham Town Council marked the Queen’s 90th birthday year by holding the town’s first Spring Festival. Thousands of people flocked to Gostrey Meadow to September 2017
The people of Farnham came out in their droves for Picnic in the Park. Families, residents and visitors came together in Gostrey Meadow to enjoy an afternoon of food, music and community spirit. Music in the Meadow appealed to even more people following the introduction of dance and the inclusion of groups aimed at a younger musical taste. Food lovers came from far and wide to enjoy the 2016 Feast of Food and Farnham resident and Paralympic gold medal winner Rachel Morris switched on the Christmas lights and declared the official start of Christmas in Farnham. Shoppers flocked to the Christmas market to buy gifts with a difference and festive foodie treats. Fans of the summertime programme of Music in the Meadow were treated to a pilot of Music in the Vineyard during January and February. Farnham’s first walking festival was launched and included a number of accessible walks that enabled wheelchair users and walkers of all abilities and ages to discover historic Farnham and the surrounding area.
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Farnham in Bloom Farnham in Bloom was expanded and now includes even more activities and initiatives under the ‘Bloomin’ family’ umbrella.
Bloomin’ Kids includes free gardening workshops which have been enjoyed by children aged from three to 12 at Farnham Town Council’s greenhouses. During the twohour sessions, the children get to prick out seedlings and sow seeds and made a souvenir to take home. Bloomin’ Litter saw the recruitment of a small army of volunteers to help keep Farnham tidy. As part of the initiative, local people are encouraged to choose an area they would like to help keep litter-free. Throughout the year, the volunteers carry out regular litter picks of their area, which could be close to where they live or a road they regularly walk. Farnham Town Council was proud to be invited to represent the south in the large town category of Britain in Bloom. The standard is set very high, which made the winning of a Silver Gilt award in 2016 a wonderful achievement. Allotment holders planted vegetables and other tasty edibles in public spaces in Farnham. Residents were encouraged to help themselves to the free community pick your own. Newly planted flower beds in the area around Farnham railway station provided a welcoming sight to visitors and commuters thanks to Farnham in Bloom. The hard work and dedication of the Farnham 30 VANTAGEPOINT
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Farnham celebrated 25 years of twinning by reaffirming its friendship with the German town of Andernach. Representatives from Andernach visited Farnham and attended a reception which saw the deed of friendship reaffirmed by the Mayor of Farnham and the Burgermeister. The Mayor led a number of tributes including raising a flag to commemorate Armed Forces Day. Farnham’s Remembrance Sunday parade saw the community coming together to reflect and remember those who lost their lives while serving in the armed forces. A flag-raising ceremony took place to commemorate Commonwealth Day. Work to improve the paved area around the town centre war memorial in Gostrey Meadow was completed. A new flagpole was installed for use at ceremonial events at the War Memorial.
Neighbourhood Plan Farnham Town Council received confirmation that the Neighbourhood Plan could be put to a referendum. The Plan was subsequently endorsed by the electorate and adopted by Waverley Borough Council. If you would like to know more about how we spend taxpayers’ money or if you have an idea for a project, please let us know.
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Our spending plans for 2017/18 The 2017/18 net budget funded by council tax is £1,035,819. This equates to £1.17 per week for a Band D property.
Estimated 2017/18 Net Expenditure Public Works Loan Repayment and interest, £13,227, 1% Cemeteries, £51,650, 5% Professional Services & Admin, £99,750, 9%
Tourism, Events and Farmers' Market, £130,575, 12%
Governance & Democratic, £165,500, 16% Town Centre incl. Christmas lights and Rural Development, £47,000, 4%
Public Conveniences, £87,000, 8% Office and Customer Services , £90,550, 9% Allotments, -£650, 0%
Farnham in Bloom, £77,150, 7% Grant Funding, £70,000, 7% Grounds Services, Open Spaces and Gardens, £48,850, 5% Community Development/Community Safety, £98,300, 9%
Planning, Elections & Publicity, £73,700, 7%
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Recipes by Ben Jupp, Head Chef of Cowdray Farm Shop & Café
Cowdray Bara Brith (Tea Loaf) Ingredients: 225g mixed fruit, 175g black strong tea, 125g dark brown sugar, 225g raising flour, 1 egg , 4g baking powder Serves 4 1. First boil the kettle and make a very strong black tea with 3 tea bags 2. Once made mix strain over the dried fruit and leave till it is cool or even overnight if possible 3. Mix the flour, sugar and the baking powder in a bowl and beat in the egg 4. In stages, whilst stirring pour the fruit/tea mix in to the bowl slowly, 3 – 4 stages should be about right 5. Once all is well mixed together the mix should look a little loose, wet and very sticky 6. Pour it into a loaf tin and place into a preheated 7. When cooked leave to cool in the tin; when cold oven at 160 degrees centigrade for 25-30 minutes or cut into slices and serve with a good helping of until dark brown butter.
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Scented Daffodils • GARDENING
With Beth Otway
I am particularly fond of scented daffodils; last year I conducted a scented daffodil trial to showcase beautiful and enchanting daffodil cultivars, which produce exquisitely fragrant, long-lasting flowers. I've been looking forward to sharing the finestperforming daffodil cultivars from my 2017 trial with you, and as September is a great month to plant daffodil bulbs, this column offered me the perfect opportunity. The best-performing daffodil cultivar in my trial was Narcissus 'Grand Soleil d'Or'. The fifty Narcissus 'Grand Soleil d'Or' bulbs that were planted for my trial produced 119 flowering stems, with each flowering stem produced an average of 10 flowers, delivering a total of 1190 flowers and creating a show stopping daffodil display which flourished for 34 days! As well as being the most floriferous, the flowers of Narcissus 'Grand Soleil d'Or' were the most highly perfumed flowers of all of the daffodils grown for this trial. Happily, the fragrance that the flowers of Narcissus 'Grand Soleil d'Or' produced was as delightful as it was powerful, radiating a sweet and heady scent, which was rather hyacinth-like in its quality, and offered distinctive citrus notes.
Narcissus 'Baby Moon' is a great daffodil cultivar to plant in a container. This diminutive daffodil produces surprisingly powerful, fragrant blooms that really pack a punch. Offering a fruity fragrance, which has a definite floral, quince-like character to its scent, Narcissus 'Baby Moon' is a super choice for a container placed near a doorway, where passers-by can appreciate its warm and uplifting scent. Many daffodil cultivars produce flowers that change colour as they age. As the flowers of Narcissus 'Pueblo' open, the blooms display lemon yellow coloured petals, which are complemented by a slightly more golden coloured yellow trumpet. As these same flowers age, the outer petals fade to white. At first it seems as if the trumpet of Narcissus 'Pueblo' will retain its yellow colouration, but eventually the whole daffodil flower turns a delicate shade of ivory, remaining like this for a longer time period than you might expect, before the flowers eventually fade. Image by Beth Otway
I planted fifty Narcissus 'Pueblo' bulbs for my trial. These bulbs produced 140 flowering stems with each flowering stem producing an average of 3 flowers, creating a colourchanging spectacle of 420 flowers which lasted for 40 days. During my daffodil trial, one daffodil cultivar stood out as being particularly attractive to ladybirds. I only spotted one or two ladybirds, at most, on all of the other nineteen different daffodil cultivars that were grown for my trial, throughout the entire duration of the trial. Yet whenever I so much as glanced at the Narcissus 'Minnow' plants, I spotted a number of different ladybirds. This was consistent throughout the trial - I spotted a number of ladybirds on the Narcissus 'Minnow' plants whenever I assessed this trial. FIND OUT MORE To read Beth's daffodil trial report in full, and for more gardening advice for the month ahead, information on daffodil suppliers, and much more besides, visit her website at www.pumpkinbeth.com.
Images from left: Narcissus ‘Grand Soleil d'Or’; Narcissus ‘Minnow’ and ladybird; Narcissus ‘Pueblo’ (younger flowers). All by Beth Otway.
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Devil's PunchBOWL: Bowl:HIGH High Road Valley DEVIL'S PUNCH ROAD ANDand PINE Pine VALLEY After the construction of the Hindhead Tunnel, the old winding Portsmouth Road was returned to nature and is now a glorious scenic walk where you can breathe the air of the moorland far away from traffic, with huge open views. The route is simple, making this a sociable walk with time to chat (or meditate) without the risk of going astray. There are no nettles on this walk so shorts are wearable. There is one potentially muddy section just after Highfield Farm so, except in a dry summer, you will find boots a blessing. Your dog can also come on this adventure. For full maps and more details, visit www.fancyfreewalks.org.
• THE WALK 1. From the back of the car park, go to the famous viewpoint over the Punch Bowl to take in some of the landscape that will soon be under your feet. Turn right in the direction of the Sailor’s Stroll walk. Immediately keep straight ahead, avoiding a left fork with a wooden gate. In 150m, you meet a very wide crossing track with a slanting information board explaining about the old main Portsmouth Road that used to come through here before the tunnel was built. Turn left on this generous sandy/ grassy path. So many of us still remember the scenic traffic jams as lorries, cars and buses ground their way round the curves on this road, and the congestion coming from the southwest on the long crawl up to Hindhead. What a difference! There is no trace of the old road surface – in fact it is no longer level but takes on the natural contour of the hillside. It is certainly hard to imagine two lines of traffic speeding along this road. The Hindhead tunnel was opened in 2011 and this reThe Walk landscaping began shortly afterwards. Highfield 5
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The path bends left, all the time with terrific views to your left. The relay mast on the other side will be on your return stretch. 2. After a pleasant 1¼ km, you see a small plantation of trees across the route and your path winds through them, now on a narrower course. In 100m or so, you come to a T-junction where a track comes down from your right. Go left and, in 20m, go right, joining a surfaced drive. In 200m, a tarmac bridleway joins you from the left. From this point, stay on this tarmac drive, ignoring a crossing byway and ignoring a footpath shortly after on your right. After ½ km on this easy surface you pass a milestone showing that you are half way between Liphook and Godalming, whilst the roar of the new Portsmouth Road gets more and more obvious. In a further ½ km you come through a gate with the narrow Boundless Road on your right and the A3 road itself just beyond. Keep left, into the National Trust Punch Bowl Lane car park. 3. With the main A3 road on your right, go to the end of the car park and turn left at a fingerpost on a dirt drive uphill, marked as a byway and with the reassuring sign ‘Café 2 miles’ (although this walk will take a more roundabout route). You come through a large wooden gate to avoid a cattle grid and pass a weedy pond on your left. Note the small flecks of tarmac along these paths, indicating their importance in past decades. 300m from the road, you reach a fork with red arrows. Take the right fork, going past (or over) another cattle grid. Your track curves right and leads down to a wide sunken track under banks of tall beeches. Veer right on this track, passing a bucolic landscape on your left. You pass a house and quickly arrive at the hamlet of Highfield with a junction and a 4-way fingerpost. 4. Turn left on a tarmac drive and, by a house, keep right steeply down a slope. (Riders often turn left and sharp right up a narrow path rather than risk the slope, as you can too.) The route is now a dirt track which may be muddy in winter. It curves left to reach a ford over a stream bed in an area rich with ferny fronds and tree roots. Ignore a footpath on the right and use the footbridge to stay dry shod. Your track resumes uphill, soon more steeply, climbing out of the gulch and passing meadows and gardens,
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becoming a surfaced drive. You meet a tarmac lane at a bend. Ignore a bridleway on your left and the lane on your right and keep straight on, joining the lane ahead. (The grassy path up a slope just to its right is private and not an alternative footway.) 5. The lane soon curves right past the picturesque Upper Ridgeway Farm and its reedy pond. Stay on this quiet lane all the time, avoiding tracks on your right and avoiding a bridleway on your left as the lane bends right. You pass Glenhead on your left then the paddocks of Hyde Hill Farm and, on your right, the fabulous timbered Hyde Farm House which is Grade-II listed. On your right is a long green valley which must be horse heaven. The lane suddenly takes a right hairpin. Leave the lane here by turning left at a small fingerpost, just after the entrance driveway of Woodlands. 6. The path runs straight into the deep forest. Soon the area on your right is more open, due to restoration of the ancient lowland heath. (An info board soon tells the story of the Countryside Restoration Trust.) Later, ignore swing-gates on your left and stay on the main path at all times. After 800m on this path, you reach a multiple junction in a clearing with a marker post. Ignore paths ahead and to your right and instead keep well over to the left of the marker post, on a path which runs close to the sloping pine forest on your left. Soon you are in a V-shaped valley with pine slopes on both sides. Follow this austere lonely path, keeping straight ahead at a marker post after 300m. If there is a choice of paths it makes no difference because the valley confines you. After a dense patch of rhododendrons, you are joined by overhead wires. The path now climbs out of the forest and curves left as it comes up to meet a fingerpost and a surfaced driveway. 7. Turn right on the drive. You reach a major junction of tracks at Highcombe Edge under the big relay tower, with a small car parking area on your left. Avoid a semi-tarmac drive straight ahead and
instead veer left on a wide level dirt track leading through woods. Soon there is a bench on your right with fine views into the Punch Bowl. Keep straight on at a fingerpost, soon reaching the viewpoint and parking area where the walk began.
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Jottings Jottings is your FREE community noticeboard for charities, local events, groups and information, compiled by Nick and Angie Crisell. To feature here, please email us at jottings@vantagepublishing.co.uk by the first Friday of the month prior to month of publication. Please note that space is limited and inclusion cannot be guaranteed. In August we did something we’ve never done before and will be lucky to do again. We attended a 100th birthday celebration lunch. The star of the show was my Auntie Eileen and the lunch, held in a delightful pub in Kent, was attended by 26 relatives. She is still living alone in her home, totally with it and still happy to recount memories of her childhood and her time in the WRENS during WWII. When she walked into the restaurant and sat down at the table, the first thing she said was “I’m gasping for a drink” – I think it runs in the family! Oh and there was a signed birthday card from Her Majesty the Queen on the table. A few days after the lunch we all received phone calls thanking us so much for being there! Roll on the 101st! Grills & Guitars Friday 1st September 8.30pm This is the last session of the season at Farnham Maltings and features ingenious singer-songwriter and multiinstrumentalist George Montague. He is a great musician with immense energy and a wealth of contagious original songs. It’s free but you require a ticket and there is a delicious BBQ available at a cost of £8.50. Call the box office on 01252 745444 or go to www.farnhammaltings. com. Surrey Border Movie Makers Friday 1st September They meet on the first Friday of each month and are a film making club whose members consist of retired professionals, experienced film makers and complete beginners. They share a love of making films which they do to the best of their ability including holiday films, drama and documentary. They always welcome new members so if you are interested in seeing what they do, visit their website www.surreyborder.org.uk. They meet at the St Joan’s Centre, 19 Tilford Road, Farnham GU9 8DJ. There is plenty of parking and your first visit is free. Contact secretary@surreyborder.org.uk. Anniversary Sculpture Trail at RHS Garden Wisley To Sunday 24th September The Surrey Sculpture Society (SSS) are staging the 20th Sculpture Trail. One of the largest sculpture trails in the country, it will feature the works of both new emerging and highly acclaimed established sculptors, showing over 80 sculptures set within the internationally renowned gardens. Opening times are : Monday to Friday 10am – 6pm, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays, 9am – 6pm. RHS Garden Wisley is situated at Wisley, Woking GU23 6QB. Call 38 VANTAGEPOINT
01483 224234 or go to www.rhs.org.uk/wisley for details of entrance fees. Changing Faces Saturday 2nd to Sunday 10th September This exhibition, part of Heritage Open Days, will be spread out through the town in the form of posters displayed in participating shop windows, showing the businesses that have come and gone over the years. There will also be an accompanying exhibition at the museum from Thursday 7th to Saturday 9th September. Rural Life Centre Vintage Revival Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd September Rural Life Vintage Revival will provide entertainment for all ages, from dance classes to makeovers, stalls, hot rods, vintage cars and live music. Dress up for the occasion. Then on Sunday 10th September there is a Donkey Day Out and Farnham Beekeepers Show. It’s a day for everyone to relax and enjoy stories and legends surrounding donkeys, with talks, demonstrations and displays. Find out more about the art of beekeeping and golden honey with The Farnham Beekeepers Association. Finally, on Sunday 17th September, there is a Classic Vehicle Gathering with bikes to buses, cars to camper vans and the recognisable to the rather rare. More information at www.rural-life. org.uk. Car Boot Sale Sunday 3rd September 8am-12 noon The Rural Life Centre in The Reeds Road, Tilford GU10 2DL will be holding its next boot fair on Sunday 3rd. The car boot fee is £6 with free entry for buyers, and is organised by the Rustics in aid of the museum. Do go along to see what great bargains can be had. Healthwatch Surrey They are launching their Community Cash Fund for 2017/18 to help individuals and small groups undertake projects to boost the wellbeing for people in Surrey. Grants of up to £1,000 are available. Last year, the fund supported ten projects including ‘Come Knit with Me’. If you have an idea, this is your chance to make it happen. You don’t have to be from a registered charity or group – all projects will be judged on merit. Interested groups or individuals will need to complete a short application form by Friday 8th September and the winners will be announced on 16th September. More information about the Community Cash Fund and how to apply can be found at www. healthwatchsurrey.co.uk/our-work/community-cashfund/.
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Peter Pan – Live at Farnham Maltings Sunday 3rd September 2pm Captured live at the National Theatre, this recorded performance of JM Barrie’s much-loved Peter Pan is a delight for children and adults alike. Sally Cookson (NT Live: Jane Eyre) directs this co-production with Bristol Old Vic Theatre. Tickets £15, under 18s £10. Call the box office on 01252 745444 or go to www.farnhammaltings.com. Farnham Public Art Trust Monday 4th September 8pm ‘Blood, Roses and Elephants, the art and history of St Albans Abbey’ is the intriguing title of a lecture to be given by the Rt. Rev. Dr. Christopher Herbert, former Bishop of St Albans, at the St Joan’s Centre, Farnham. This lecture should explain the blood and roses of the title and also where the elephants come in! The talk, presented by the Farnham Public Art Trust, will be at the St Joan’s Centre, Tilford Road, Farnham GU9 8DJ, 7.30 for 8pm. Tickets are £6 per person (students £2) payable at the door. For more information, call 01252 702449. Farnham Pottery Exhibition Tuesday 5th September to Sunday 1st October This is an exhibition of the work of Mike Savage, an RCA trained metal sculptor. There is an evening opening and talk by the artist on Saturday 30th September from 5pm–7pm (talk 6pm). This is a free event. There is also September 2017
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Jottings welcome should they be offered. To book a place, email heartstartfarnhamlions@hotmail.co.uk. There are further dates on 4th and 18th October and 1st, 15th and 29th November. Take a look at the scheme’s website www.heartstartfarnhamlions.co.uk. Elstead Afternoon Women’s Institute Thursday 7th September 2.15pm At the next members and visitors meeting at Elstead Village Hall, Colin Brown will talk about the R.N.L.I. There will be the usual delicious tea available to all. Looking to the future, on 5th October, Colin Parrish will speak on ‘Queen Caroline – the Scandalous wife of George IV’ and on 2nd November, they have the A.G.M. after which Helen White will talk about ‘Basic Will Making, Living Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney’. Occasionally, changes may occur to advertised speakers, so do check if your visit is for a particular speaker. Contact the president, Venetia Pierce on 01252 702415. There is no requirement to live in Elstead to become a member. The Arts Society Grayshott Thursday 7th September 2pm They are looking forward to their first meeting after the summer break, in Grayshott Village Hall, when Nicholas Reed will examine the life and work of Pissarro and his artistic Family. This will have a very local interest. Pissarro, the founder of French Impressionism and his children
spent many years in this country and their paintings of England, including Grayshott, make a fascinating record of the country through three centuries. Looking ahead, on Thursday 5th October, John Ericson will explore the fascinating stories behind some of the most interesting and distinctive pub signs. For more information about these events and the society, contact Caroline on 01428 714276 or visit www.theartssocietygrayshott.org. Waverley Dowsers Friday 8th September They have small membership of 15-mile radius and meet in Godalming. On Friday 8th they have Frank Donaldson talking about his experience in radionics and homeopathy and on Saturday 30th September they have their second day workshop for the public but tailored to a mothers and daughters dowsing day. Further information from Mike on 01252 5421639 or Geoff on 01276 472977. Also, see www.waverleydowsers.co.uk. Quiz Night Saturday 9th September 7pm A charity quiz night in aid of ‘The Brooke’, a charity dedicated to the welfare of working mules and donkeys in developing countries. Takes place at The Memorial Hall, Church Crookham.There is easy parking. Form your own team of 6 or let them introduce you to others. The cost is £12.50 per person including a ploughman’s supper;
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International PBC Day Sunday 10th September To mark the occasion a gentle walk (and optional picnic) is being held to which anyone with PBC, their friends, families and dogs are welcome! Those attending are asked to meet at 11am at Clandon House & Gardens. The event is being organised by the two new Surrey representatives of the national charity, the PBC Foundation, both of whom live in Godalming, Sally Taylorson and Allie Kloppers. Sally and Allie have recently started organising Guildfordbased meetings for those in Surrey with the disease; the next meeting will be on Saturday 14th October at Surrey University. The PBC Foundation supports people in the UK, and abroad, with a rare auto-immune disease, Primary Biliary Cholangitis. For more information on the September event or the October meeting, email sally_taylorson@ hotmail.com or allie.kloppers@gmail.com. Enjoy Singing and Want to Learn? Tuesday 12th September 10am-11.30am A new friendly choir is starting in Aldershot and they will meet every Tuesday starting 12th September. Learn all about singing and sing pop, gospel, classical, musicals and more. You don't need to be able to read music. Learn something new and have a laugh doing it. You don't need to be able to read music and there’s no need to book, just turn up! The first two sessions are free. Beginners welcome. Held at The West End Centre, Aldershot GU11 3JR. For more information, visit www.voices.co.
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Elstead Cinema Friday 10th September 7.30pm Elstead Cinema is a volunteer-run cinema which shows popular films on the second Friday of each month. It is part of the Elstead Village Halls charity. They will be showing LION (Cert PG) on Friday in the Village Hall. Doors open at 6.45pm and there is a licensed bar as well as interval tea, coffee and ice cream. All tickets are £5 and can be purchased in advance from Chandlers Garage, The Green, Elstead or online at www.elsteadcinema.org. I can recommend this film; saw it a couple of months ago, excellent!
Farnham Afternoon Bridge Club Wednesday 13th September 1.45pm They meet at Farnham Maltings every Wednesday afternoon except the first Wednesday in the month. Bridge (Rubber) starts at 1.45 pm; they have a short tea break mid-afternoon and finish at 4.30pm. The members all enjoy their bridge and find it a great way to meet together in a nice friendly atmosphere. New members are very welcome and can obtain further information from the membership secretary, Eileen Besgrove on 01252 710819 or Trevor Lawson on 01252 543372. Hale WI Wednesday 13th September 1.45pm Alison Hoyland will be giving advice to members on how
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Zoe Schwarz Blue Commotion Thursday 14th September This is a truly independent and original band at the cutting edge of the British blues scene and they are coming to Farnham Maltings. The band has made a considerable impact these last five years, and is one of the bands that have added a fresh approach and vibrancy to the UK blues scene. I am assured that this is a gig not to be missed! You can find out more about them at www.bluecommotion. com. Tickets are £12, call 01252 793430.
Care Farnham Wednesday 13th September They urgently need volunteers to provide transport for local people to get to the doctor, hospital, dentist and other appointments. They are holding an open morning between 10.30am and 12.30pm at the council offices, South Street, Farnham. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please go along and find out more about this much needed and amazing organisation. For more information phone 01252 716655 between 9.30am and 3pm. Danny Bhoy - Make Something Great Again Thursday 14th September 8pm Scottish comedian Danny Bhoy embarks on the maiden tour of his brand-new show this autumn in selected theatres throughout the UK and on 14th he is at Farnham Maltings. Don’t miss this internationally-renowned and critically-acclaimed comedian who regularly sells out tours all over the world with his unique brand of observational storytelling. Tickets are £15. Pre-show dining + ticket
Grayshott Concerts Friday 15th September One of the world's most celebrated cellists, Raphael Wallfisch, is making his first visit to Grayshott. Accompanied by the famous London Mozart Players, he will perform one of the three great romantic works for cello, Schumann's Cello Concerto in A minor. Grayshott Concert's reputation of attracting bookings and selling out at all events is widely known, resulting in a growing number of members, 'Friends of Grayshott Concerts', who are entitled to priority booking. Friends can book at any time whilst general booking opens online 7 weeks prior to each event. For more information and ticket reservations visit www.grayshottconcerts.co.uk or call 01428 606666 (voicemail).
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Jottings Guildford Harmony ladies A Capella and Barbershop chorus welcomes new members to come and sing with us.
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Team Viking at Farnham Maltings Friday 15th September 8.30pm Five years ago James’ best friend Tom was diagnosed with cancer. His last wish was to be given a full Viking funeral. Featuring live music, side-splitting anecdotes and even an actual Viking helmet, James Rowland’s Team Viking is a comic ode to death and friendship. Tickets are£12 (£10 conc.). Pre-show dining + ticket is £20.50 (£18.50). Call the box office on 01252 745444 or go to www. farnhammaltings.com. Farnham & Bourne Choral Society Saturday 16th September 10am You are invited to participate in a Come & Sing Day at South Farnham School. With their conductor, Calum Fraser, and professional soloists they will rehearse Part 1 of Mendelssohn's Elijah. The £10 fee will include coffee/ tea and cake, but take a packed lunch. Score hire is £5, refundable, and there will be a 4pm performance for £5 for audience-only. Visit www.farnham-choral.org.uk for an application form. The choir will perform the entire work on Saturday 11th November in St. Thomas-on-The Bourne. Vintage Fashion Fair Saturday 16th September 10am-4pm Spend a leisurely Saturday at Farnham Maltings browsing and buying from the many stalls of beautiful vintage clothing, shoes, handbags, hats, jewellery and textiles. All authentically vintage and dating from 1900s-1980s. The fair offers wearable vintage at affordable prices and a selection of vintage designer labels. Something to suit all tastes and budgets. Admission is £2 (under 16s free) Out of the Blue Jazz Band Saturday 16th September 7.30pm St Peter's Church off School Hill Wrecclesham GU10 4PY will be hosting this fun jazz evening. Tickets are £10 per head and can be obtained from Christopher Ellis on 01252 714480 or on the door. Soft drinks and nibbles included and wine will be available for sale on the night. Photography Morning Saturday 16th September 7.30am Capture the mystery of an early autumn morning as RHS Garden Wisley opens early for photographers. Normal garden admission applies and tickets can be booked in advance for a 10% discount at https://gardentickets.rhs. org.uk/rhswi/buy.aspx?tid=2. Farnham Humanists Sunday 17th September 7pm for 7.30pm ‘Why I left Islam and now help others who are doing the same’ is the subject of their next discussion. Imtiaz Shams came to the UK a devout Muslim. Growing older he questioned his faith. Having felt fearful and isolated, he found strength and identity from others similarly placed enabling him to leave Islam and co-found ‘Faith to Faithless’. It takes place at Daniel Hall, Long Garden
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YOUR COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD • Walk, Farnham GU9 7HX. Tea, coffee and biscuits provided and there’s a pub nearby. A donation of £2 is requested to cover costs. See http://farnham.humanist.org.uk/. Hart Male Voice Choir Odiham based Hart Male Voice Choir has offered the opportunity for men who enjoy singing to share their passion for music and song and at the same time support local and national charities for which many tens of thousands of pounds have been raised over the years. On September 17th the choir will visit Scotland for a series of charity concerts in Edinburgh, Stirling and Linlithgo. For more HMVC information visit their website www.hartmvc. org.uk. The Williams Club Monday 18th September 2.20pm-4pm The club, which helps sight loss in Farnham, kicks off the new season with a musical afternoon led by Geoff Hiscott preceded by a brief AGM. This friendly club meets monthly and offers a warm welcome to anyone suffering from poor eyesight, and there is always entertainment followed by tea and cakes and a raffle. Do go along to the Gostrey Centre, Farnham. Transport can be arranged if necessary. For more information, call David Lambert on 01252 722161. The Arts Society Farnham Tuesday 19th September 10.30am Their next lecture, in the Great Hall at The Maltings, is entitled ‘William Cobbett and James Gillray: Personal and Political Cartoons of The Early 19th Century’ by Dr Richard Thomas. William Cobbett, journalist, author and founder of Hansard, was imprisoned for his attacks on the establishment. James Gillray produced savage caricatures of politicians and royalty. Why was he paid by the Tory government to attack Cobbett? Political cartoons on subjects (such as elections) which involved Cobbett, will feature in this lecture. Non-members are welcome. Contact the membership secretary on 07918 883515, or email memberstasfarnham@gmail.com to book your ticket for £5 or, for more information, go to www. theartssocietyfarnham.org.uk. Farnham Rep Tuesday 19th September 7.30pm Their next play reading is ‘Jeffrey Bernard is Unwell’ by Keith Waterhouse. Takes place at Brasserie Blanc in Castle Street. Farnham. Tickets £10 and can be booked in advance on 01252 316009. Brasserie Blanc offers a meal deal beforehand as long as you are there by 6.30pm. Jeffrey Bernard was a British Journalist best known for his weekly column in the Spectator. The play is one of the funniest plays in the English language. Helen Arkell Dyslexia Centre Various dates during the September and beyond This charity have many events and workshops during the September 2017
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Jottings upcoming months - from courses for parents of children with dyslexia, to teacher training. For full details on these events and workshops please visit www.helenarkell.org. uk. Arkell Lane, Frensham, Farnham, GU10 3BL. Les Amitiés Françaises Thursday 21st September 7.30pm They will resume their regular programme of talks in French at the Baptist Church Hall in Queen Street, Godalming GU7 1BA. This first talk, on the Franco-Prussian war of 1870 and its consequences, will be given by Eric Simon, formerly of the French Lycée in London and one of their most popular speakers. Doors open at 7pm for tea/ coffee and guests are welcome for an admission charge of £6. For further information, contact john.petty@which.net. Bring Buy and Swap Sale Friday 22nd September Are you in need of a new outfit, be it clothes, shoes, handbag or jewellery, but don’t want to pay High Street prices? The solution is to come ‘swapping’ at The Church of the Good Shepherd, Binton Lane, The Sands, Farnham GU10 1LJ. All you need is to do is bring at least one good quality new or nearly new item that you are willing to trade. The evening will open from 7pm where you will be welcomed with a glass of wine and nibbles. There will then be plenty of time to browse before swapping commences at 8pm. This is a fun and friendly evening whilst raising
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National Eczema Week PROFILE • If you would like to be a part of this unique project simply record (audio or video) your eczema story and send it to info@eczema.org. They will also be providing people with the opportunity to come together to share their stories through a range of National Eczema Week events across the UK.
THE National Eczema Society is a registered charity dedicated to improving the quality of life for people living with eczema. They offer information and support through our free telephone and email helplines, online through Facebook and our network of local support groups. When you have eczema it’s easy to feel isolated and as though you are the only one battling with this frustrating, challenging and, currently, incurable skin condition, which affects more than 6 million people in the UK. Knowledge is power and the more you know about the condition and the particular triggers that can cause it to worsen, the better equipped you are to take control of the situation. That’s why this year’s National Eczema Week (16th–24th September) will focus on the power of sharing eczema stories in the on-going battle with this condition. Eczema treatments and triggers can prevent you from experiencing life in the same, spontaneous way as others and leave you feeling exposed and vulnerable. As everyone’s experience of eczema is slightly different, it’s important that they gather and share as many stories as possible, both in the run-up to and during National Eczema Week, so that everyone can find a story in the collection that they can relate to. By gathering together shared experiences of the condition, they will create a library of ideas that other patients and their carers can then try themselves in terms of identifying their own triggers and managing the insatiable urge to scratch. September 2017
The society’s flagship event for National Eczema Week 2017 will take place in Kidlington, North Oxford, on Saturday 23rd September, where renowned experts in the field of eczema will come together to offer a fantastic programme of information, advice and support to patients and their families, addressing both the emotional and physical symptoms of the condition. Free to attend, the event will address issues including ‘allergy and eczema’, ‘the psychological impact of eczema’, ‘new eczema treatments’ and ‘eczema in teenagers’ . Visit www. eczema.org for more details on how to book a place. Locally, the West Surrey and North East Hants Support Group will be manning a Patient Information Stand on Monday 18th September: in the Main Atrium, Farnham Hospital, Hale Road, Farnham GU9 9QL The local group has a busy programme of events fundraising for the National Eczema Society. In association with the Mayor of Guildford, they organise the Combined Charities Christmas Fair in the Guildhall, Guildford. This year it will be on Sunday 19th November. This is another opportunity to find out more about the work of the NES and the other participating charities. They are also to be found at the Farmer’s Market in Milford in October and the Festival Craft Market on Guildford High Street each summer. For details of local events email Vicky at nescards@yahoo. co.uk.
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Jottings members. Parking is free at the hall. Refreshments served in the interval. For more information go to www. northeasthantsrspb.org.uk. Cobbett's Wey DFAS - Farnham Evening Society Saturday 23rd September They are having a day trip to Bath. Immerse yourself in the Grade II listed building, the Theatre Royal, Bath with a backstage tour and illustrated talk. Also, enjoy a private performance of Courtship with scenes from Jane Austen’s novels in period costume and enjoy a coach tour of the city with Blue Badge guide, Jane Tapley. The day also includes coach to and from Farnham/Bath, tea and coffee on arrival. For further details contact tina.cwdfas@gmail.com. Conservatoire Concerts Saturday 23rd September 7.30pm They will resume at Busbridge Church. This is a series of concerts which has been initiated by the Tilford Bach Society, in order to give performance opportunity to students studying music at music colleges and universities. The programme features two young and talented violinists, Corinna Hentschel and Lasma Taimina who will be performing works by Mozart, Leclair, Wieniawski and Bartok. The concert is free and takes place at Busbridge Church. There is a retiring collection towards Pilgrim Wood_Layout 1 14/10/2013 Pageduring 1 musicians’ expenses. Refreshments will16:05 be served the interval. For more details and reservations, contact
Suzanne Cacciottolo on 07940 013314 or email suzanne. cacciottolo@gmail.com. The Therapy Garden Shop They are a horticulture and education charity that uses gardening to generate positive change and they are looking for volunteers. If you have a few hours to spare and fancy working in their garden, visit the website and fill in the form to get in touch. The shop is open and full of local, freshly grown produce. Do go and visit them at Manor Fruit Farm, Glaziers Lane, Normandy, Guildford GU3 2DT to see what’s been freshly dug. Open between 10am-2pm Monday-Thursday. www.thetherapygarden.org. Art and Photographic Exhibition 23rd and 24th September and 30th September and 1st October To celebrate the 150th birthday of All Saints Church, Tilford, the church will be open to the public at no charge – donations invited. Artists and photographers of all ages and of all abilities from experienced professionals to budding amateurs will be taking part. The exhibition will be open to the public from 10am till 4pm on the two Saturdays and from 11am till 4pm on the two Sundays - refreshments, including home-made cakes, available. Anyone living in or in any way associated with the parishes of Tilford and The Bourne is invited to submit pictures and photographs on a subject of their choice. There will be a small entry fee per
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YOUR COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD • exhibit which need to be submitted by 16th September. Pick up an entry form with full details in All Saints Church or St Thomas-on-The Bourne Church, or email susansmall24@googlemail.com. Heather Society Show Sunday 24th September 10.30am-4pm Join a tour of the Wisley National Heather Collection at RHS Wisley. There will be talks, planting and heather care demonstrations, advice and plant sales. Free with garden admission. Pet Celebration Sunday 24th September 3pm The local churches of Hindhead and Churt are holding a short outdoor celebration next to the National Trust café at the Devil’s Punchbowl. Everyone and every creature is welcome, from aardvarks to zebras! Just pop along. Contact Revd Richard Bodle at vicar@stalbanshindhead. org.uk. The Alpha Course has been tried by 29 million people in 169 countries. An opportunity to explore life, faith and meaning in a relaxed environment. No pressure and no cost. Held at St. Alban’s, Hindhead on Monday evenings from 25th September. For details go to www. stalbanshindhead.org.uk Everyone welcome. The Shepherds Rest Cafe Every Tuesday 12 noon to 2.30pm As the children or grandchildren go back to school, it’s
time for you to take off your apron, put up your feet, then pop down to the popular Shepherds Rest café for a lunch of homemade delights in the calming environment of The Good Shepherd Church, Binton Lane, The Sands, Farnham GU10 1LJ. All profits from the café are shared between the Parish and The Good Shepherd Church Fabric Fund. For group bookings or further information on the café, contact Ann Payne at ann.payne303@btinternet.com or phone 01252 782873. The Surrey Game and Country Fair Sunday 24th September 9am-5pm This is an action packed rural day out, at Loseley Park, for the whole family, combining top class entertainment, have-a-go activities, shopping and rural crafts and local food and drink. On the same day, but a few miles away at Eashing Farm near Godalming is the 2017 Surrey County Ploughing Match, the most prestigious in the South East. There will be free shuttle buses running between Loseley Park and Eashing Farm so visitors can enjoy both events. A family ticket (2 adults and 2 children) costs just £23 if bought in advance (up to midday Friday 22nd September), and under 5s enjoy free entry. For more information and to book your tickets visit www. surreygamecountryfair.co.uk – simply print your e-ticket or show it on your phone on the day. Tickets are also available on the gate.
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Jottings The Probus Club of Farnham Tuesday 26th September Their next meeting is lunch at The Farnham House Hotel. The club was founded in 1969 as a luncheon club for men of retirement age from professional and business backgrounds. Meetings are held monthly at the Farnham House Hotel and often incorporate an informal talk by a member or an outside speaker. Social events are also organised from time to time such as a visit to the Queens’ Club for a tour and lunch. If you are interested in membership, contact the honorary secretary, Maxwell Hubbard, at maxwellhubbard2@yahoo. co.uk. West Surrey Branch of the Historical Association Talk Tuesday 26th September 7.30pm JFK, Martin Luther King, LBJ's Great Society, Vietnam the shockwaves from the turbulent 1960s in the USA are still with us and the West Surrey Branch of the Historical Association will kick off its Guildford season of talks with a lecture by Dr Gareth Davies of Oxford University on 'The Political Legacy of the Sixties in the USA.' Held at St Nicolas' Hall, Bury Street, Guildford, GU2 4AW, and preceded by a brief AGM at 7pm. The branch attracts good audiences to hear leading historians and prides itself on a friendly atmosphere. Students free and non members £3 at the door. For further information call Rollo Crookshank on 01252 319881 or email crookshank@starkmann.co.uk. Ed Byrne – Spoiler Alert Wednesday 27th September
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Embarking on his biggest ever tour to date this autumn, Ed Byrne brings his brand new show, Spoiler Alert, to Farnham’s Maltings. The star of Mock The Week, Have I Got News For You, The Graham Norton Show, Live At The Apollo, The One Show, Comic Relief Bake Off 2015, The World’s Most Dangerous Roads and most recently Dara and Ed’s Road to Mandalay (the follow up to BBC 2’s Dara and Ed’s Great Big Adventure) says “I originally intended to call the show ‘I’ll Millennial You in a Minute’, but my promoter considered the title off-puttingly baffling”! For tickets, go to www. ticketmaster.co.uk/promo/68128e or call 01206 573948. Cobbett’s Wey Decorative and Fine Arts Society Wednesday 27th September 7.30 pm for 7.55pm There’s an evening talk on Riviera Paradise: Art, Design and Pleasure on the Cote d’Azur in the 1920s and 30s. It takes place at Farnham College, Morley Road, Farnham Surrey GU9 8LU. Mary Alexander will explain how in the early 1920s, an intoxicating mix of artists, writers, musicians and international visitors inspired and created a new summer season. Arrive by 7.30pm, enjoy a glass of wine, peruse the books and socialise. Visitors are most welcome. (£5 if you are a member of another NADFAS group, or £7). Either show up or contact kay.roudaut@btopenworld.com or call 01252 793811. For more information, see www.cobbettsweydfas. org.uk. An Evening with ‘Haslefolk’ Thursday 28th September 8pm The Golden Pheasant pub in Gosport Road, Farringdon, Alton GU34 3DJ is holding an evening with ‘Haslefolk’, a local group made up of both men and women. Lots of sea shanties and folk songs. Entry is free but a donation towards the RNLI will be welcomed. No need to book; just go along. For further details, go to www.haslefolk.co.uk. Farnham & District Museum Society Evening Talks Thursday 28th September Dr Roy Waight, who has recently published a history of Rowledge, will speak tonight about the intriguing history of More House School, Frensham which started life as the Mount Olivet Monastery. Venue: United Reformed Church in South Street, Farnham, 7.30pm for 7.45pm (please use side entrance). Non-members very welcome, no need to book - £3 per visitor. www.farnhammuseumsociety.org. uk. Macmillan Coffee Morning Friday 29th September It’s here again, the biggest coffee morning in the world, (but in the afternoon!) It takes place at Hale Village Institute, Wings Road, Upper Hale, Farnham. Coffee, teas and delicious cakes, plus a raffle. They would love to see you there, helping to support this great charity. Music, Musicals and Me Friday 29th September at 7.30pm The committee of Elstead Village Hall are delighted to present ‘Music, Musicals and Me', a fun and entertaining evening of popular music and West End shows in the
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YOUR COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD • company of Frances Fry at Elstead Village Hall. Tickets are £10, to include nibbles, and there will be a cash bar. Contact Sue Gowar on 01252 702127. Thread – A Festival of Textiles Saturday 30th September 9am–6pm Join with likeminded enthusiasts for an inspiring day exploring textiles at Farnham Maltings. Buy artisan fabrics and haberdashery for your own projects or handcrafted work from textile artists and makers. (A day ticket includes access to the marketplace, talks, demos and participation sessions). For exhibitor listings and full programme details visit www. craft.farnhammaltings.com. Entry £5 in advance, £7.50 on the door (under 15s free). Harvest Supper Saturday 30th September 7.30pm-10pm St Andrew’s Church Farnham will be holding a harvest supper and ceilidh with Saxon Drain Band. Do go along to enjoy and celebrate this wonderful time of year in the beautiful historic heart of Farnham. Tickets are Adults £10, under 16s £5, family £25 and may be purchased from St Andrews Parish office 01252 715412 or Farnham ASSIST on 01252 717710. Grayshott Folk Club Saturday 30th September 7.30pm Grayshott Folk Club has an impressive track record of bringing the very best in traditional Irish/Celtic Folk music to their audiences. Réalta, (www.realtamusic.com) who are on Bourne Buildings May 14_Layout 1 11/05/2015 14:51 Page 1
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Jottings Belgium. The 80 year old mirrored dance hall was an instant hit last time it was used. Located in the field behind Challengers at Burchatt’s Farm in Stoke Farm, the tent holds 200 people, is fully heated and accessible to all. A licensed bar and the popular cheeseboards will be available inside. Tickets £25, under 16’s £16.50 (Concessions £21) from GSC Box Office on 01483 304384 or www.guildford-shakespeare-company.co.uk . See the website for performance times and other information.
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and architect Cedric Price, the first Fun Palaces took place in the UK and worldwide in October 2014, when 138 venues, locations, communities and groups created their own local events. Approximately 40,000 people participated in person, while tens of thousands more engaged with them online. By 2016, our third Fun Palaces weekend, 292 Fun Palaces across the world were made by 4,800 people with 124,000 taking part. “There will be lots of hands on workshops for all ages and all capabilities, free, concocted by the people of Farnham” Carine - Fun Palace Maker. Tilford Bach Society Festival Concert Saturday 7th October 7.30pm The newly formed Farnham Sinfonia conducted by local composer Matthew Taylor will play Haydn, Schubert and Sibelius and a world premiere of Cy Lloyd's Sinfonietta at St Andrew’s Church, Farnham GU9 7PW. All welcome, tickets can be purchased from their website or on the door, anyone aged 8-25 and parents/music teachers accompanying children may attend FREE. Full information on www.tilbach. org.uk or call Sue on 01252 613130. Guildford Shakespeare Company 13th October to 5th November Following the huge success of last year’s Grimms’ Fairy Tales, GSC are staging another family-friendly adaptation of The Legend of King Arthur. This rollicking family adventure contains all the legendry aspects of Arthur including Camelot, Excalibur, The Lady in the Lake and of course the all-powerful wizard Merlin. They will be bringing back the fabulous Spiegeltent from 52 VANTAGEPOINT
Southern Pro Musica Sunday 22nd October 7.30pm Guildford's Yvonne Arnaud Theatre is the venue for an evening of uplifting classical masterpieces by Southern Pro Musica, an outstanding professional orchestra, under their conductor Jonathan Willcocks. The programme includes wonderful pieces by Haydn, Finzi and Mozart. Tickets are available now: £22 (circle) and £25 (stalls). Under 18s go FREE! Telephone 01483 440000, or purchase tickets online at www.yvonne-arnaud.co.uk. Players of Elstead Thursday 26th - Saturday 28th October 7.45pm Their autumn production is Murder For The Asking, a murder mystery by Derek Benfield (in association with Samuel French). Performances will take place at Elstead Village Hall. To order tickets, visit www.elsteadtheatrical.co.uk or call 08442 329460. Phyllis Tuckwell Parties Friday 1st and Saturday 2nd December It may still be summer, but you can’t plan too far ahead when it comes to sell-out Christmas parties! Local hospice care charity Phyllis Tuckwell has opened ticket sales for its Moonlit in Marrakesh parties at FIVE in Farnborough - so buy yours now and look forward to an exotic evening themed around this vibrant and energetic city. The parties start at 7pm and include a charity casino, indoor dodgems, a professional photographer, Christmas crackers, a raffle and auctions with fantastic prizes, and a survivors’ breakfast, before ending at 1am.Tickets are £40 per person and can be purchased by calling Phyllis Tuckwell’s Fundraising team on 01252 729446, emailing fundraising@pth.org.uk or visiting www.pth.org.uk/ event-diary. GET IN TOUCH
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