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I thought I would share this with you. We have recently had a bad attack from slugs, which seem extremely partial to Lupins. We read that slugs really like beer so we have sunk a few plastic cups in the ground and filled them with beer. Well, what a success; the bar is open every night and the slugs are wallowing in it, literally! It does seem to work and the Lupins are surviving. Don’t worry; this is not the start of garden tips from the Jotters! If you are off on your family holidays later this month, have a wonderful time. Pax Hill Care Home Annual Summer Fête Saturday 2nd July 1pm-4pm Pax Hill Care Home holds a summer fête each year in aid of a charity. This year support is being given to Help for Heroes. The ‘Vintage Street party’ themed fête includes stalls, Nepalese street food, BBQ, cream teas, entertainment, raffle and tombola. Everyone is welcome to have a walk round Pax Hill’s gardens and the outside of the old house that was once the family home of Lord Baden-Powell, founder of the Scouting movement. Pax Hill is now a care home for the elderly and the residents participate in the fete by making items for the stalls and helping on the day. www.paxhill.co.uk. Seale and Sands Summer Show Saturday 2nd July at 1.30pm This year will see a celebration of Shakespeare with ‘Carry On Shakespeare’ as the theme for the day. There will be lots going on to entertain all the family - arena events include Morris Dancing, dog disorder, sheep racing and The Battle of Shakespeare. The marquee will be showcasing the local splendid vegetables, flowers, crafts and children’s art. With all that energy expended, fuel up with mouth watering cakes from the WI, burgers and even a Pimm’s and then have a go at archery with the Farnham Archers. You can also have a go at penalty shoot-out and have a cuddle with one of the animals from Kidsrome Petting Farm. It takes place at The Sands Recreation Ground, Littleworth Road, The Sands GU10
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mayhem. This is your chance to step back in time and experience the verve and vigour of a world where lives were harsh and hearts were passionate at this unique, fun and educational day out for all the family. As you enter the realm of the Middle Ages, prepare yourself, for you will be greeted by a sight not seen on these lands for hundreds of years, a living medieval encampment. Here in the Living History Village, the inhabitants go about their daily life with the smiths sharpening swords and axes as their good wives cook stew over steaming pots. In the battlefield beyond, harken to the call of booming cannon fire, the clash of steel on steel and experience the authenticity of the mighty battle taking place in front of your eyes.
We preview a festival of mediaeval mayhem, which takes place in Loxwood the first two weekends in August...
As with most things mediaeval, crime and punishment were a grim affair. Murderers were given the same trials as apple thieves and both usually met the same grizzly end. Mediaeval life was a terrifying one. But nothing brings that reality to light more than the gruesome and frightening apparition that is the Executioner. Dressed in all black, wielding an axe or scythe, this fearsome arbiter of the law was once all that stood between the good folk of the realm and the gallows.
From the first moment you walk through the gates and see the sign saying ‘You are now entering the 15th Century. Laws of the year 1455 now apply. You have been warned’, you will be transported back in time in a unique, tree-surrounded seven meadow location, shielding you from the modern world outside. You can then go forward to explore the many areas full of all the wonders of the Middle Ages.
Over the bridge dwells the den of the witches and their black cauldron, so prepare to be bewildered or enlightened by their strange and arcane delights. These creatures most foul will lure and beguile you with their spells and incantations, but be brave and you may be rewarded instead with a charm or two.
This Mediaeval Festival was started by Legend Presents in 2002 at Berkeley, Gloucestershire and ran there successfully until 2007 when the site flooded. After four years of looking for the perfect site, the magical Loxwood Meadow was found and The Loxwood Joust has now been running here since 2012. Starting as a one weekend event, always the first weekend in August, it expanded in 2015 to accommodate the growing interest and is now a permanent fixture on the first two weekends of August.
Harken to the call of booming cannon fire, the clash of steel on steel and experience the authenticity of the mighty battle taking place in front of your eyes.
The Loxwood Joust is the most spectacular mediaeval festival in the land and explores the full richness of our country’s grand heritage with an unrivalled programme of mediaeval
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Nestled in the heart of the woodland area you will find the Mead Shack. Loxwood Joust Mead is the ‘Nectar of the Gods’ and this golden liqueur of poets, lovers and kings can be sampled and enjoyed whilst absorbing all this unique experience has to offer. At the main concert stage the internationally acclaimed
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Far left: A Red and Yellow Knight; Left: The executioner; Above: The falconer; Right: A girl with ribbons
Mediaeval Baebes will entice, entrance and soothe their audience with magical voices that will be heard all across the Loxwood fields, and it is here that you will also see the hypnotic belly dancers and will laugh along with the talented performing mummers. Beyond the woodlands lies the mighty jousting arena. In the heart of the Midsummers Meadow the knights come to earn honour and valour before the watching eyes of the crowd. With the pounding of horses’ hooves as they thunder their way across the field, the magnificent fully armoured jousting knights present a fastpaced, all action jousting tournament that will always amaze and astound. So as you venture forth, you must take your time to look around at the variety of treats in store. When not in flight, the hawks, owls, falcons and other birds of prey, rest on their perches giving you the chance to see the hunters of the skies up close. And you cannot miss the Mediaeval Market Place where traders and hawkers vie for your attention. Traders skilled in authentic medieval techniques and products bring their wares to sell, just like peddlers of old. Try to see if you cannot hawk a bargain at Traders Row where the merchants have gathered together, bringing with them trinkets and treasures and all manner of goodies for your pleasure. As companies of actors, wandering minstrels, the Court Jester and dance troupes entertain and delight throughout the day, ‘Sir Lancelot the Bald’ will be found resplendent in tights. This bright character will have you in stitches with his improbable stunts and cheeky comedy. See him roll crystal balls across his head, juggle copious amounts of fire and most amazingly of all, with support from the audience, walk a rope whilst playing with some deadly sharp knives.
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Now the question to ask is have you ever wondered what mediaeval underwear looked like? If indeed they even wore underwear back in those days. And just exactly how long did it take to get dressed in all that garb? How does one tie a corset? Why did men wear tights? And exactly what is a Coif? All this and more is answered in person by the Mediaeval Housewife, as she presents to you the dirty laundry of the Middle Ages. Whilst exploring the abundance of all things is mediaeval, you will locate the Loxwood Tavern and a surrounding collection of foods and drinks stalls. Gorge yourselves on the many varied and wonderful foods on offer and make sure you rest a while on the hay bales scattered about whilst you take in the living history around you. And then in the far corner of the Midsummers Meadow nestles the Children’s Kingdom. A festival within a festival, where the Mediaeval Groat is the currency, there is all manner of exciting activities from Have a Go Archery, Pelt the Peasant, Face and Wound Painting and of course the, Bouncy Castle. Encamped within the Children’s Kingdom you will also find sword school, giving both adults and children the chance experience the life of a knight in training and more importantly learn some longsword moves. Here you will have the opportunity to test your bow skills against an exciting range of targets. Would you have been able to feed your family back in medieval times? Can you hit the 3D life-size boar and stag? So there you have it, The Loxwood Joust is a festival like no other, one of history and discovery and everything else in between. You are welcomed to your heritage and all are invited to an exciting mediaeval day out, as history comes to life each day from 10am to 6pm. Look at our online competitions for a chance to win family tickets - www.vantagepointmag.co.uk.
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There is much more to consider, but for now let’s look at that initial choice – which dog is best for you and your lifestyle. Firstly you need to decide whether you want a puppy or an adult dog – or even something in-between. Gun dogs, for instance, are often sold parttrained at adolescence. Your next decision is whether to have a male or female dog. This is largely a matter of personal preference and there is no right or wrong decision. There are lots of clichés and although there seems to be an element of truth in these stereotypes, in my experience it often just comes down to the individual personality of the dog. Females are typically thought to be easier to train as a result of being less distractable while male dogs are meant to be more loving and be focused on people’s attention. Saying that, my labrador bitch is very loving but very easily distracted whilst training, so there are no hard and fast rules. You need to think about your home and environment as a whole when choosing a suitable dog. For instance, do you have a garden or easy access to nearby outdoor space for toileting? Do you have good safe walks nearby? If you are trying to fit in a decent morning walk with your dog in the week around a school run or work, then having easy access to a local walk will be very important. It is likely that the whole family will be sharing the day-to-day chores, and having a dog will certainly impact everyone’s life. Everyone should be on board and actually want a dog. It can be a good idea to sit down and figure out a typical week, to make sure everyone is committed and able to do their share. It is important to have a contingency plan if an emergency comes up, as the dog will still need feeding, walking and looking after regardless. It is good to sound out neighbours, friends or other family members for these emergencies. Deciding on a breed is much like choosing the sex of your dog and is a very individual decision. Some people will say that certain breeds are best suited to certain lifestyles or situations – if only it was that simple, although there is some truth in it. If you live in a flat then a Great Dane will be less suitable than a Shih Tzu. There is a lot of guidance online. For instance, the Kennel Club have a very informative breed July 2016
Which breed is for you? People often try to match breeds with their lifestyle and family situation, but things are never that simple. Your choice will be influenced by personal tastes and perhaps your experience with dogs you grew up with. It is important to do some research, however, to make sure that the dog you’re considering is suitable for your situation. Here is a quick guide to the characteristics and needs of some of the most popular breeds. Labradors are widely regarded as a good all-round dog equally suited to family life or working as a gun dog trained to retrieve. They do need a substantial amount of exercise but generally will settle well in-between long walks. Labradors can be prone to inherited eye, elbow and hip problems so if you are getting a puppy do make sure that both the parents were throughly checked. Cocker spaniels are another popular family dog known to be highly sociable and intelligent. They are smaller than labradors but certainly just as lively and will spend much of their time hunting through the undergrowth when out on walks. Like a labrador, they will require a substantial amount of exercise and have a long life-span. Dachshunds were originally bred for working: going underground or tracking game. Despite their size they still need significant walking and have a long lifespan, averaging over 12 years. They can be quiet independent and single-minded as well as being very loyal and playful. Sadly they are prone to back problems which can require specialist surgery. Greyhounds are often exceptionally good with people and despite being quite large dogs are known to be gentle. However their instinct to chase and kill is very much in their genes, and they find it hard to resist chasing smaller animals such as rabbits, cats and even smaller dogs. It is possible to cat-train greyhounds but this requires patience and plenty of time. Many greyhounds are available to rescue after being raced, and there are specialist rescue charities that you can contact directly.
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Which breed is for you? Collies were originally used for herding, often working closely with farm animals. They are typically extremely loyal, very intelligent, and enjoy working closely with their owner whilst being physically and mentally stimulated. There are some excellent agility classes and clubs which will be great fun for both of you. German Shepherds were originally used for herding and flock guarding and nowadays are often used by the military and police. They are loyal, trainable and highly intelligent. They can also be prone to hip problems so make sure you do your research. They are big dogs with males averaging between 30-40kg and require a lot of exercise. Border Terriers were also originally working dogs, used to kill vermin and go to ground. Terriers typically are tenacious and charismatic and can be feisty. That said borders tend to be one of the more relaxed terriers. They stay at a medium to small size, and are bright, energetic dogs with naturally good temperaments. Yorkshire Terriers remain very small dogs and have a long life expectancy, often well over twelve years. They do not require exceptionally long walks and stay light enough to carry comfortably. They often love attention but don’t let their size fool you as they are often quite bold and independent as well as being inquisitive. They can be tricky to toilet train – but so can any dog.
Getting Humphrey Humphrey was my first dog and it took me a long time to decide that I could accommodate a dog in my life. Being single, busy editing this magazine and also a councillor, I knew I would need good back-up from friends and family, which happily was forthcoming. I also needed a relaxed dog who could come with me to work and one I could leave at home at times when I was busy. Being a walker, I was happy with a dog that needed exercise and so Humphrey the black labrador joined me in September 2014 and we’ve never looked back! SR
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information centre covering over 200 breeds on their website, giving guidance on size, average exercise requirements, grooming and average life span. If you have a breed in mind, it is definitely worth considering that some breeds have inherited illnesses that they can be more prone to. The more you know going into the decision-making process the easier it will be to identify possible problems, and the more likely you are to end up with a dog that suits you and your lifestyle. Remember that there are many dogs in rescue centres up and down the country that are desperate for homes. Do bear in mind that with a rescue dog you do not always know their full history or what past experiences they may have gone through. Most rescue centres are very good at highlighting dogs which have issues, for example with other dogs or children. Some issues may take time to show; for example the dog may be good with people out of the house but not good when new people come into their home. If you have young children then getting a dog brings added responsibilities. No matter how good a dog seems with kids, you are responsible for teaching your children to respect boundaries around the dog, and not leaving them alone with the dog or in vulnerable positions (for example next to the dog when you feed it). It takes a special sort of owner with the time to dedicate to dogs which have known issues but it can be extremely rewarding to rebuild the trust and confidence of a vulnerable dog. Realistically, though, not all issues can be fully resolved and coping mechanisms may need to be in place for the rest of the dog’s life – and this goes back to making an informed decision right from the start. The important thing is not to rush into a decision. Enjoy researching which dog is right for you and open up a whole new exciting chapter to share with your new best friend.
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will be manning a stand at the Rural Life Centre Tilford and encouraging people to sense energy lines. They normally meet in Godalming and you would be most welcome. They run training courses and are looking into running a Mothers and Daughters workshop in the near future. Last month one of their members gave a demonstration at Hagthornes Nurseries Open Day in Bisley to show how dowsing can be used in gardening. For further information, contact Michael Haxeltine on 01252 541639 or Geoff Mitchell on 01276 472977. The Ewshot Village Show Saturday 9th Sunday 10th July The weekend starts on Saturday evening at 6pm on the recreation ground, where The Mojo Band will be performing live supported by Legends Disco. A well-stocked bar and BBQ are available to all ticket holders at the great price of adults £10 and children £5 - tickets available from Eleanor Jennings at handeassociates@googlemail.com. On Sunday the fun starts again at 2pm with a traditional village fête. As always the Fun Dog Show is open to all doggy friends followed by a demonstration by Hampshire’s Flyball Team. Take part in a game of Bubble Football, enter the Produce Show (see programme for details), enjoy children’s games and activities throughout the day plus stalls and refreshments. It’s what summers were made for! HemLiv at Tilford Fair Saturday 9th July Artisan home textile company HemLiv will have a stall at the Tilford Fair on 9th July. They have a good range of lampshades,
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Electric Car Our motoring correspondent, Andy Goundry, takes a look at the pros and cons Our recent feature on future motoring attracted several queries asking whether electric cars were really as limited in use as the article suggested. In part, these queries were driven by the continuing promotion of zero-emissions electric cars, not least from our Government, often promising climatic doom unless we all immediately forsake our beloved petrol (and diesel) cars and buy clean, green, electric wheels. Indeed, the Government’s stated objective is for every car on the road to be zero-emissions by 2050. So in this feature we look at the real-world, hands-on use of electric cars in more detail, to consider whether we should indeed all jump aboard the Government’s hoped-for electric revolution. Few things polarise motoring discussions more than the subject of electric cars. Proponents argue that they save the planet, whilst detractors raise a number of real, and imagined, drawbacks; not least the thorny question of where the electricity to power them is going to come from at a time when the UK’s generating capacity is reducing steadily, due to the EU demand for closure of the most polluting power stations. Let’s deal with this one first. Both the UK Department of Transport and the Royal Academy of Engineering have estimated that if the UK switched to electric vehicles, electricity demand would rise about 16%. Whilst this would represent a significant increase in electricity demand, the take-up of electric cars will inevitably be gradual, and so the long-term power supply situation should be manageable – provided of course that the Government presses ahead quickly with developing additional generating capacity. In fact, the UK’s electricity supply problem is perhaps not so much one of having enough maximum capacity as managing the peaks and troughs of electricity demand such as occur when we all switch on our kettles after watching a favourite TV programme. Intriguingly,
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having a sizeable number of suitably-designed electric cars in the UK could offer the prospect of these being used to manage those peaks in demand by using the electrical energy stored in their battery packs, when parked and plugged-in, to feed into the electricity grid in times of shortage, recharging when the electricity demand - and price - was lower. Nay-sayers also delight in reminding us that whilst electric cars may be emissions-free on the road, generating the electricity to power them just moves the emissions to the power stations. However, this ironically becomes much less of an issue as the more polluting coal-fired power stations are closed down. And this objection also conveniently overlooks the fact that production of petrol and diesel in itself demands the use of vast amounts of electricity. In fact, some analysts believe that the electricity saved by not refining petrol and diesel would be enough to power every vehicle by electricity. So, surely, it would be far better to ‘cut out the middleman’ and use this electricity to power cars directly.
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MOTORING conventional petrol or diesel motor. Some public recharging points such as the Ecotricity network currently provide free electricity, and even if you need to recharge from your domestic supply this will still only cost around one-quarter of the cost of petrol or diesel fuel. Servicing costs should be less, too, as electric cars are generally simpler and more reliable. So, on running costs, we have a big plus for electric cars, even without taking into account any savings from their exemption from the London Congestion Charge, not to mention highly attractive tax rates for company car users. Images, clockwise from immediate left: the Tesla Model S, ‘gold standard of electric cars’; the spacious BMW i3; the swift Golf GTE; and a pair of Model S’s recharge using their Supercharger charging stations.
demonstrated that typically batteries last at least eight years, indeed many electric car manufacturers warrant their batteries for at least that long. Moreover, batteries rarely fail without warning: their performance simply reduces gradually over a long period of time, so an eight-year-old battery may still have 80% or so of the capacity of a new one. Pricewise, new batteries do not seem to be eyewateringly expensive either, certainly when viewed against the several-thousand-pound repair bills which are entirely possible with a conventional car of similar age. Indeed, the running costs of an electric car overall should be far less than for a
Some folk worry that they will be stranded by not being able to find a public charging point when they need one, however there are probably more than you think. As of March 11th this year there were over 10,000 charging connections available in the UK, spread over almost 4,000 locations. In a sign of how quickly the network of charging stations is developing, over 3,000 of these charging connections have been installed in the last 12 months alone. There are also often allegations that these are frequently broken and unusable, however in our testing of a range of electric vehicles, we never encountered an out-ofservice charger. Neither did we ever find every charger at any site all in use at the same time, either. More frequently, there are a row of chargers sitting empty and hopeful of customers! One frustration, though, with finding a public charging station is that there are a number of different charging networks and charging connector types, many of which are incompatible with each other. So a good tip for anyone contemplating an electric car is to firstly identify what type of charging connector is required, as well as what maximum charge rate the car
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will accept, and then review the range of locations for this type of charger by using one of the on-line charger maps such as www. zapmap.co.uk. On the positive front, an increasing number of charging stations are now offering multiple connection types, and some networks are also allowing customers who are signed-up to other networks to use their charging stations. Most electric cars now offer some form of rapid charging, meaning that you can take on a useful amount of charge in as little as 30 minutes. For example, the Kia Soul EV can charge to almost 80% of capacity in that time. Be wary of cars which can only charge at a low rate, as fully charging the batteries can then take up to 12 hours, which demands considerable skill in forward planning! The most common electric car worry, however, is the dreaded ‘range anxiety’ - the fear of running out of juice – and this can indeed be a significant issue. Most electric car models claim ranges in excess of 100 miles: the Kia Soul EV for example claims 132 miles, whilst the Nissan Leaf with a 24kW battery claims 124 miles. Beware, though, for these are idealised figures which are highly unlikely to be achieved in the real world. Factor in some motorway driving, using lights, wipers and heater or air-con and the range will drop dramatically. For example, the Nissan Leaf we tested averaged around a 100 mile range in gentle summertime running. Motorway running however dropped this to less than 70 miles. Our Kia Soul came closer to the manufacturers figure at 120 miles between charges, although this too dropped to around 80 miles in admittedly terrible winter conditions with lights, wipers and heater all sapping that all-important range. Given better weather conditions, the range of the Kia would doubtless have increased to even closer to the manufacturers figure, making the Soul EV an interesting and more effective alternative to the market-leading Leaf. Regardless, though, whilst extended motorway journeys are not impossible with an electric car, they are hard work: plan on needing to visit every second motorway service area for a charge top-up during your journey.
If your pockets are deep enough, consider a Tesla. Their novel engineering results in a practical range of some 250 miles for their Model S, whilst their recently-announced midrange (and mid-priced) Model 3 promises over 200 miles. However, the Model 3 is for the future, deliveries into the UK are unlikely until late 2017 at the very earliest. More practical for most of us is a ‘Range Extender. Put simply, this is a full electric car fitted with an auxiliary engine which is used purely to recharge the battery when necessary. The increase in range will obviously depend on the size of fuel tank fitted. As an example, the stylish BMW i3 as a full electric model has a claimed range of up to 105 miles, whereas the range extender version can achieve up to 185 miles from its 9 litre fuel tank. Another alternative may be one of the rapidly increasing number of plug-in hybrids. T y p i c a l l y , these have a petrol engine which can power the car in the normal way, supported by an electric drive-train to provide periods of electric-only motoring. Crucially, many plugin hybrids have low enough emissions to be classed alongside full electric cars as Ultra Low Emission Vehicles by the Government, thus sharing many of the cost benefits such as freedom from Congestion Charging. Whilst the range of a plug-in hybrid in electric mode may be even more limited than that of most fully-electric cars, that limited range is still useful for local journeys, when a conventional petrol or diesel car is at its most inefficient. In terms of sales, the leading plug-in hybrid model is the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, a particularly useful vehicle if you need 4x4 capability. Mitsubishi claim the electric-only r a n g e for the Outlander is up to 32
Do range limitations of this sort work for you? If they do, then great: welcome to the world of low-cost electric motoring. If, however, this is just too much of a restriction, then fear not – there are a number of alternatives.
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MOTORING miles, however we achieved only around 20 miles on electric power, a range which experience suggests is typical of any plug-in hybrid. In a sign that the motor industry views plug-in hybrids as the way to go, just about every manufacturer now offers at least one plug-in hybrid model in their range. BMW for example offer plug-in models in their 2-Series, 3-Series and X5 ranges, with more to come. Increasingly, the more sporting plug-in hybrid models are being optimised to combine enhanced performance with good fuel economy, by using their petrol and electric power units either separately, for economy and low emissions, or together for extra performance when necessary. One of our favourites is the Golf GTE, which is virtually indistinguishable from and nearly as quick as its sporty stable-mate, the Golf GTI, when both petrol and electric power units are operating simultaneously, but able to be much more economical at other times. The GTE we sampled also averaged 20 miles of electriconly running, switching seamlessly over to petrol when the battery supply was exhausted, achieving around 45mpg overall. The performance enhancing attributes of hybrid drives are put to good use in the latest crop of exotic McLaren, Porsche and Ferrrari
supercars, however a rather more affordable alternative to them is the stunning BMW i8 sports car, branded as the world’s first sports car with the consumption and emissions values of a family saloon. The i8 can achieve 35mpg on long-distance trips, coupled with a 4.4 second 0-62 mph time – pretty impressive! With any range-extender or plug-in hybrid, range anxiety simply ceases to become an issue. And, yet, by taking advantage of the rapid charging stations which are increasingly appearing around the country, you can grab a quick recharge whenever you pause a journey for a coffee- or comfort-break, returning to your car to enjoy a bonus of another 20 or so miles of free - or low-cost - electric motoring. Is the situation likely to change in the future? Almost certainly electric car range will extend as battery technology improves. Several manufacturers talk confidently of achieving a 300 mile range from mid-priced full electric cars, however this is likely to take up to10 years to achieve. For today, however, plug-in hybrid sales are growing at a significant rate, as they are for most of us the most effective compromise in providing practical green motoring. Images, clockwise from bottom left: the stunning BMW i8; Kia’s Soul, a fun and very practical car; the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, which is the current best-selling plug-in hybrid.
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A musical date Enjoy an afternoon of free musical entertainment every Sunday afternoon throughout the summer. Music in the Meadow will be take place between 3 and 5pm at Gostrey Meadow. The concerts are sponsored by Savills. Sunday 3 July 12pm Farnham Blooming – see the performance that members of The Dance Movement will perform before the judges of Farnham in Bloom. 1pm Rock Choir 3pm Young Artists’ Showcase Sunday 10 July Sponsored by Headcase Barbers Twentyfivemiles
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Neighbourhood plan reaches final stage After overcoming several obstacles and delays caused by Waverley Borough Council developing a number of strategic planning policies, Farnham’s neighbourhood plan is now approaching completion. It is anticipated that the final version of the plan will be presented to a full meeting of Farnham Town Council in July. If it is approved, it will be submitted to the local planning authority, which is Waverley Borough Council. Waverley is responsible for publicising the plan, arranging for the independent examination and referendum. The plan will be publicised by Waverley for six weeks and comments will be invited. Any comments received will be sent to the independent examiner. The independent examiner may recommend that: • the plan proceeds to referendum • modifications are made before the plan proceeds to referendum, or • the plan does not proceed to referendum if it is found not to meet the relevant legal requirements.
Farnham reaffirms its friendship with twin town Farnham has celebrated 25 years of twinning by reaffirming its friendship with the German town of Andernach. Representatives from the town visited Farnham at the end of May. The celebrations began with a reception at which the deed of friendship was reaffirmed. © David Fisher AFFCC.uk
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Meet the Mayor In May, Councillor John Ward, Farnham Town Councillor for Shortheath and Boundstone stepped down as the Leader of the Council to take up the role of Mayor of Farnham. During 2016/17, the Mayor has chosen to support the Ridgeway Community School. He has described how he had wanted his charity to be local, to help people to communicate, to focus on young people and to be committed to helping those who, through no fault of their own, are disadvantaged. The Mayor of Farnham will be supported by his wife and Mayoress of Farnham, Gillian Ward and Councillor Mike Hodge who was elected as the Deputy Mayor of Farnham. Councillor Carole Cockburn is the new Leader of the Council. Any organisations that wish to invite the Mayor to an event or who would like to receive a visit should email mayor@farnham.gov.uk.
Pick your own in Farnham The joy of picking your own fruit and veg is being promoted by Farnham allotment holders.Volunteers have planted up four edible planters outside South Street Sainsbury’s with flowers, vegetables, salad crops and herbs. As the flowers and crops ripen, members of the public are invited to help themselves to the harvest.
Going for gold Final preparations are being made as Farnham gets ready to welcome the judges from South and South East in Bloom. The first visit will take place on Thursday 7 July and will be for the judging of the Town Centre category. The judges will tour the centre of Farnham and will see a specially choreographed dance performed by young people from The Dance Movement and Surrey University. Farnham’s entry into the Large Town category will be judged two weeks later on Thursday 21 July. Finally, the Britain in Bloom judges will arrive in Farnham on Tuesday 2 August. To ensure the judges see Farnham at its absolute best, everyone is being encouraged to keep the area outside their home or business clean and tidy. Farnham Town Council is grateful to the sponsors of Farnham in Bloom, which include: Corporate sponsor: BBS Ltd; Gold sponsors: The Patio Black Spot Removal Company Ltd, Graduate Landscapes, The Farnham Institute, Forest Lodge and Squire’s Garden Centre; and Silver sponsor: Bourne Valley Contractors.
Community litter pick Please help Farnham to look its best for the Britain in Bloom judges by joining in our big litter pick on Saturday 30 July. For more information visit www.farnham.gov.uk/bloom or register your interest by calling Lara Prior on 01252 712667.
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LOCAL The West Surrey Guild of Spinners, Weavers and Dyers
The West Surrey Guild was started in 1979 by a group of like minded people who enjoyed the crafts of spinning, weaving and dyeing and wished to share their skills and joys with everyone and anyone. Since then, 100’s of members and visitors have enjoyed learning and practising the ancient arts of Spinning, Weaving and Dyeing. Today, members of the Guild participate in many local and national events throughout the year. They can be found at the Surrey County Show, The Cranleigh Show, the Farnham Carnival and many village fêtes and events throughout the borough, demonstrating their Spinning and Weaving skills with a variety of wheels, spindles and looms - and inviting visitors of all ages to join in and ‘have a go’. This year they are also holding a special event - Market Day on 22nd of October in the United Reform Church Hall, South Street, Farnham. Many well-known traders will be there and all textile enthusiasts are most welcome.
weavers to beginners learn such a lot from each other. The Guild also holds Craft Days at various venues from 10.30am-3pm where you can spin and weave - and where there will be someone to help, if needed. On the first Monday and second Wednesday of each month they meet at Victoria Halls, Ash Hill Road Ash GU10 5DNk. On the third Monday of each month in the Village Hall at the Rural Life Museum at Reeds Road Tilford GU10 2DL - and during the summer months they also meet in Tilford on the first Sunday and fourth Saturday each month from 10.30am until around 3pm or 4pm.
Their monthly meetings are held at the United Reformed Church Hall, 21 South Street, Farnham GU9 7QU on alternate Monday evenings at 7.30pm and Tuesday mornings at 10.30am. Meetings are free to members or a £3 visitors entry fee which includes tea or coffee and biscuits. Each month they have a speaker on a wide range of textile related topics. Earlier this year Pat Foster took us on a very exciting tour along the Silk Road, covering both the past and the present day and later in the year, Liz Beasley will be talking on the distinctive work created by The Mapuche Weavers of Chile. The next meeting will be on Monday 11th July at 7.30pm. The speaker will be Frances Mason on Linden Angora and Needle Felting. The meeting in June was Show and Tell, where members bring along their latest project or work in progress to ’show and tell’ and have a friendly chat about how it did – or didn’t work – or just enjoy hearing about others experiences. It’s always a fun meeting where everyone from experienced spinners and 28
Images from top: The West Surrey Guilds’ Millennium Tapestry depicts significant buildings, crafts, inventions and residents relating to the Borough of Waverley. It can be viewed in the Waverley Borough Council Offices, Godalming. The Tapestry, which measures approx. 9ft by 4ft, took guild members 370 hours to spin and dye all the yarns - and 75 Guild members a further 2112 hours to complete the weaving; Members enjoying the Sunday Craft Meeting at the Rural Life Museum, Tilford – the last for Summer 2015.
FIND OUT MORE To find out more about the Guild, their meetings, workshops and events or to go along, please visit www.WSGSWD.org. uk for full details. They look forward to meeting you.
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<26 33> JOTTINGS - YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD Farnham Afternoon Townswomen’s Guild Tuesday 12th July 2pm Colonel Crawford will be telling the ladies of Farnham A.T.G. all about Waverley Abbey at their July meeting, which will be held as usual in the Methodist Church Hall, South Street. He will be speaking after the break for tea, before which the meeting will hear a report on the National Annual Conference, as well as details of outings and events. To find out more about Townswomen’s Guild visit the national website at www.the-tg.com or for more information about the local guild phone 01252 726015 or 712503, email zelbob@aol.com or just go along to a meeting. Churt WI Tuesday 12th July at 2.30pm Their July Garden Party meeting will be held at Churt Village Hall and they will be providing their own afternoon’s entertainment, together with a raffle in aid of a local charity. The afternoon tea will be provided by members of the WI, so why not go along and join them for the afternoon. They have over 60 ladies in the Institute and are an active and fun loving group. Their 2016 programme can been viewed on the www.churt.org website. They welcome visitors and new members, whether you live in Churt or the surrounding area. Contact Marion Mitchell, President, on 01428 712265 if you would like further information. Guildford Rambling Club Sunday 12th July, Thursday 16th July, Sunday 19th July and Sunday 26th July FMD-91.5x147mm_91.5x147 11:13 They are meeting as follows: 10am 08/06/2016 on Sunday 12th July inPage 1
the car park in Pyrford Common Road for an 8 mile walk; at 6.30pm on Thursday 16th July at the Pilgrims Way NT car park for a 4.5 mile evening walk; at 10am on Sunday 19th July in the Sutherland Memorial Park car park in Burpham for a 9 mile walk; at 10.15am in Shackleford for a 6 mile walk and at 10am on Sunday 26th July in the car park behind St Mary’s Church in West Horsley for an 8.5 mile walk Visitors are welcome. See www.guildfordramblingclub.org.uk for details. Arts & Health Farnham Maltings launched a brand new programme, following on and expanding the impressive work of the Arts & Elders scheme. Arts & Health strand aims to look into the health and well-being of all age bands, programming work that will reach across the generations. From Chaos Choir (for new parents) to Take Care (for dementia carers), Meet Me at the Maltings (social crafting) and Making Keepsake Boxes (preserving memories) the programme of well-being enhancing arts activity is continually evolving. For more details on all the classes included in the Arts & Health scheme, visit https:// farnhammaltings.com/artsandhealth/. For further information, ideas and suggestions, please contact Kath Boddy, Arts & Health Programmer on 01252 745406 or email kath.boddy@ farnhammaltings.com. Guildburys Theatre Company Wednesday 13th July to Saturday 16th Roll out the rug, unpack your picnic, uncork the wine and prepare to be well entertained by ‘The Merry Wives of Windsor’. Guildburys Theatre Company will be performing Open Air for
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The GUTS Motor Tour
Picture the scene. It is the perfect September day, with azure blue skies, a welcoming light breeze with the beautiful backdrop of the South Downs. You are surrounded by an exceptional display of over 50 examples of automotive history, from a 1912 Rolls Royce Torpedo Phaeton Tourer to a 1955 Citroen 2CV Fourgonette with much in between. There is much laughter and automobile chatter as picnics are dispatched alongside an enjoyable glass or two. Behind the scenes, away from this image of bucolic serenity, there is some frenzied marking of the fiendish photo quiz and a spirited adjudication on the best limerick and poem. Once completed it is prize giving and raffle time before venturing home. This was the end of the GUTS Motor Tour 2015, which had seen these fabulous cars travel more than 50 miles through some exceptional countryside via Cowdray Park, Midhurst and finishing at the Weald & Downland Museum near Goodwood. First started in 2002, the GUTS Motor Tour has raised in excess of £55,000 for GUTS, whose goal is to improve bowel cancer survival rates through more effective screening, detection and treatment, and by raising awareness of the disease. GUTS funds a Family Colorectal Cancer Clinic (FCCC) based at the Royal Surrey County Hospital which offers advice and screening to people at a high risk of developing bowel cancer.
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They have also funded equipment and facilities to help improve the care and treatment of bowel cancer patients at the RSCH. The charity also funds research into new ways of detecting bowel cancer and into better ways of treating the disease. The 2015 tour raised an excellent £3,800 on the day for GUTS. Thanks go to Penningtons Manches Solicitors for sponsoring the rally plates and to the following companies who offered raffle prizes: Swain & Jones Farnham; Forest Mere Spa, Liphook; Hunters, Guildford; Forest Foragers; Beau-Port Kitchens, Alton; Cowdray Farm Shop, Midhurst; G-Live, Guildford; Piazza Firenze, Godalming; Stag on the River, Eashing nr Godalming; and Grayshott Pottery. Thanks also to Cowdray Park and the Weald & Downland Museum for hosting the cars and drivers along the way, and to Godalming Butchers for providing the breakfast! The GUTS Motor Tour really is a fabulous day out for drivers and passengers and a wonderful spectacle for all vintage and classic car enthusiasts. The majority of the cars are either veteran, vintage or classic and they usually end up with a fabulous variety of makes and models joyfully rubbing hubcaps. If you haven’t got a suitable motor to drive, you are always welcome to come along to their final destination and enjoy the cars when they arrive. The 2016 Tour will take place on Sunday 4th September and will include a mid-morning pit stop at Stansted Park, near Rowlands Castle in Hampshire before it arrives for a late lunch at Hinton Ampner, near Alresford, Hampshire where entrants will be allowed full access to the house and its magnificent grounds, courtesy of the National Trust. Why not join us later this year?
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<31 JOTTINGS - YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD the third year at their very successful new venue at Waverley Abbey House, Farnham. If you like your Shakespeare light, funny and wickedly entertaining then look no further. This is bursting at the seams with fun and a host of colourful characters. Book now for an evening deploring the antics of the elderly, randy and impecunious Falstaff and the payback he receives from two highly respectable, wealthy married ladies! Tickets are £16, concessions at £14 for evening shows, and £12.50, concessions £10.50 for the Saturday matinee. Book on line at www.guildburys.com.
Les Amitiés Françaises They are now on their ‘Grand Vacances’ but come September their monthly talks by French lecturers will resume. A new brochure is being prepared and will appear on their website www.amitiesfrancaises.com . Brochures will also be available in libraries and other places. Their membership includes people of all ages who have a reasonable knowledge of French. They meet at the Baptist Church Hall, Queen Street, Godalming to enjoy presentations by experienced native French speakers on many aspects of French life, history and culture. Some members join the Reading Circle which meets six times a year to discuss French books and there are also dining evenings for members and guests. If you like the sound of the group, have a look at the website and make yourself free on one Thursday a month, you can make enquiries to johnpetty@sky.com . Bastille Day Thursday 14th July 7.30pm There will be an evening concert of French Classical Music given by Stephen Lacey on the fine organ of St Andrew’s Church, to mark Bastille Day. Stephen is Director of Music at the church and will play well-known pieces written for or arranged for the instrument, such as Faure’s Pavane, Massenet’s Meditation and Satie’s Gymnopedie. During the interval French cheeses and wine will be served. No ticket required but a suggested £10 donation for the event would be appreciated. Everyone is welcome; it should be a good evening out! Be a sport and donate blood This month is the start of a season jam-packed with sporting events, but no matter what your game is please remember to help save lives by giving blood. Blood is vital for patients in accident and emergency situations, patients undergoing surgery and receiving treatment for cancer and blood diseases, and women haemorrhaging in childbirth. Every donor can save or improve up to three lives each time they donate blood. In general, as long as you are fit and healthy, weigh over 7 stone 12 lbs (50kg) and are aged between 17 and 66 (up to 70 if you have given blood before) you should be able to give blood. If you are over 70, you need to have given blood in the last two years to continue donating. To register or book an appointment go online at www.blood.co.uk or call 0300 123 2323. It is also easy to book through mobile apps for Windows, Android and Apple devices. To download the app, search ‘NHSGiveBlood’ in the app store. Allen Gallery in Alton Saturday 16th July to Sunday 18th September The Gallery (10-12 Church Street, Alton GU34 2BW) is home to one of the greatest collections of ceramics in the South of England. It also offers regularly changing exhibitions and programme of events. From Saturday 16th they present ‘Royal July 2016
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The Gold standard B: The colours of the fins are so good now. B: Do you have any planting combinations that you particularly enjoy in this garden? AS: Well, yes, there’s a thing called Catananche caerulea ‘Tizi n Test’, and it’s a sort of pale violety floaty thing, quite low.
Garden designer Andy Sturgeon was awarded a Gold Medal and the coveted award of Best in Show, for the fabulous Show Garden he designed for The Telegraph at this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show. I caught up with Andy Sturgeon at Chelsea Flower Show, to find out more about The Telegraph Garden. Beth: Do you have a favourite area of your garden? Andy Sturgeon: Well, I’ve got one – the fire pit bowl area is a favourite place to be, but my favourite view is from the front of the garden, looking right the way down to the far corner. B: And are you pleased with how The Telegraph Garden has turned out? AS: Yeah, there’s nothing that I’d want to be better – and I don’t think I can often say that. B: Did you have any issues with the bronze fins in your garden? AS: No… well we did actually, one of the fins, because of the budget some of the fins are powder-coated with a much cheaper spray on the back; I mean, it’s really good – and you can hardly tell, but some of them are only patinated on the front. We went to great lengths when we had them fabricated, we did an awful lot of drawings for this garden, and on the leg of each one it was welded on which is the front, and they did it the wrong way around. They were all wrapped up, you see, and we installed them all, they were all protected, and because we’d gone to such great lengths to make sure they didn’t get it wrong we trusted it, and when the time came, we took it all off – it was the first one we uncovered, and everyone went “ah, that looks really good” and I said “no it doesn’t, it’s the wrong colour”. We had to send it to Ipswich and get it re-done. 34
AS: If you look here, you can see this is the Catananche here hanging over, you can see the open flowers and the closed flowers, and with the salvia there, and then you’ve got this low-grown plant, and then beyond the little Centaurea, slightly more pinky, so that combination, I’ve drifted it across there – that’s my favourite bit, because it was unexpected. B: You’ve used a lot of stone and different materials in your garden. AS: Okay. People have asked about this, because we covered it up. See the wall over the back over there. Those stones are 100mm thick, and they’re much, much taller than you can see, because there’s a lot underground. They were very difficult to put in, and they went in quite late, because of the way we had to do everything; we came in in the morning, and half of it had fallen over, and flattened the plants. So that was a challenge. B: Had people asked you if they’d fallen over? AS: Somehow word got out, but I’ve denied it to everyone, apart from you. B: It looks so good though. I’m so pleased for you! AS: Thank you very much. B: What’s your favourite garden apart from yours? AS: Cleve West’ garden for M&G is my favourite.
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Sensational salads It’s almost summer which means it is time for salads. There are masses of fabulous ingredients out there which will help you to create some terrific combinations. Use them as lighter starters or side dishes or go large and make them your main meal. The first three salads come courtesy of Shirlee Posner (eatsurrey.co.uk) and Secretts Farmshop in Milford.
Heritage beetroot salad with pomegranate molasses
2. Spoon the dressing ingredients straight on the salad and mix well. 3. Place on a serving dish and decorate with flowers if you have them. Secretts sells one of the best pomegranate molasses on the market from Lebanese food importer Mymoune. Dearer than those in supermarkets for sure, but taste is so superior its totally worth it! Since you only use it in small amounts anyway in my book, a good investment.
Chicken, Mango, Avocado and Sweet Chilli Salad This is the perfect salad to make with young tender summer vegetables. Secretts baby beetroots inspired me to write this recipe and it tastes as good as it looks. The vegetables to complement the beetroot used in this salad can be swapped and substituted depending on availability and I would make this with corn, fine green beans or baby runners too. I served this with a dollop of fat free Greek Yogurt sprinkled with sumac and a drizzle of oil. This would also work well with goat’s cheese, a selection of charcuterie or as part of a cold buffet. Ingredients 5 medium cooked roasted beetroot, peeled and roughly chopped (use golden and red here if you like); 50g cooked broad beans; 150g cooked tenderstem broccoli, chopped; 2-3 fresh nasturtium or other edible flowers (optional). Dressing 1 tablespoon pomegranate molasses; 1 tablespoon fresh chopped chives (or other fresh herbs such as mint); 1 dessertspoon extra virgin olive oil; 1 dessertspoon red wine vinegar; 1 clove of smoked garlic, crushed; grated zest of 1 small un-waxed lemon; salt and freshly ground black pepper
Ingredients 2 handfuls Secretts mixed salad leaves, washed and spun to remove water; Juice of 1 lime; 2tsp of extra virgin olive oil ; salt and freshly ground pepper; 1 large roasted chicken breast, skinned and cut into chunks; 1 mango, peeled and sliced; 1avocado, peeled and sliced; 2 tbsp of Thai sweet chilli sauce. Makes 2
Serves 4 Method: 1. Place the vegetables together in a mixing bowl (apart from the flowers).
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Method: 1. Get a couple of bowls or plates ready to assemble the salads.
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RECIPES 2. First prepare all the ingredients in the list leaving the avocado until last. 3. Put the salad leaves in a mixing bowl. Toss with lime juice and olive oil and seasoning then divide between the bowls. 4. Top the leaves with the chicken, mango and avocado and then drizzle each with a spoon of chilli sauce. Serve immediately. Variations: Add a spoon of Thai fish sauce to the dressing and garnish with chopped mint and fresh coriander leaves oe decorate the salad with some chopped roasted peanuts.
Roasted Salmon, Butternut Squash, Prawn and Asparagus Salad
Method: 1. Pre-heat the oven to Gas 5 / 190C/ fan 170C 2. Place the butternut squash in a mixing bowl with the sunflower oil, seasoning and crushed garlic. Mix well so the squash is evenly coated and pour into a roasting tray. Place the tray in the pre-heated oven for 10 minutes. 3. Remove the squash from the oven and place the salmon in the tray and roast together for a further 1520 minutes. Once cooked remove, set aside and cool. 4. While you are allowing the roasted fish and salad to cool mix the dressing ingredients together and set aside. 5. Now wash the salad leaves and spin. Divide the leaves between 2 salad bowls and drizzle with a little salad dressing. 6. Top the leaves with the roasted squash, cooked prawns, asparagus and flake the salmon using it to top the salad. 7. Scatter with asparagus, tomatoes and coconut then pour over the remaining dressing. Serve immediately.
Other ideas... Potato Salads
A good potato salad is often a thing of beauty. Here are a couple of suggestions, both of which can be served warm or cold:
This is a filling salad perfect for warm weather eating! It can be made in advance and is very transportable too (keep the dressing separate though until you need it). Ingredients 300g butternut squash, peeled and cut into chunks; 1 dessertspoon sunflower oil; salt and freshly ground black pepper; I clove of crushed garlic; 100g asparagus; I large fillet of salmon (approx 170g); 150g large cooked tiger prawns; 2 large handfuls of Secretts mixed salad leaves; 100g asparagus spears, lightly steamed; 8-10 small cherry or plum tomatoes, halved lenghthways. Dressing 1 dessertspoon sesame oil; juice of 1 lime; 1 dessertspoon low salt naturally fermented soy sauce; 1 dessertspoon coconut sugar; pinch Maldon sea salt; some toasted shredded coconut to garnish. Serves 2
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1. Steam or boil Maris Piper (or similar) potatoes with their skins. When tender, drain and leave to cool. Meanwhile, finely shop shallots or onions and add to a salad dish. Add some good Dijon mustard vinaigrette and mayonnaise. Peel the potatoes and slice them medium thick. Add to the salad dish and mix well with the onions and dressing. Add chopped chives and parsley, season to taste and serve. 2. Steam or boil new potatoes in their skins until tender. Drain and leave to cool. Make a vinaigrette with wholegrain mustard, cider vinegar and olive oil. Slice some large, sweet gherkins and good quality frankfurters. Slice the potatoes in two and mix them with the vinaigrette, gherkins and frankfurters. Season to taste and serve.
Noodle salad
This is a very quick side salad with a difference. Cook some egg noodles and drain. Make a dressing with soy sauce and olive oil. Quickly toast sesame seeds and finely slice a few spring onions. Mix everything together, season to taste and serve.
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WALK - Peaslake Circular This is a very charming walk, with some majestic views and lovely houses guaranteed to give you house envy! The walk takes you through woods and fields with hardly any ups or downs. It is dog friendly (although there are two stiles which a very big dog may struggle with) and only the final, short section was muddy when I walked it at the end of April. SR
The walk 1. Go up the path at the left-hand side of the Inn and into a field at the back.. Stay on its left-hand side until you are level with a large house off to the left. Here turn right and walk across the field and down to cross a stile into another field. Stay on its right-hand side until exiting, to the right, over a stile and onto a road. Jink left and turn right into the mouth of Burchetts Hollow. Immediately turn left through a gate and walk out across a very large field. The path exits in the far left-hand bottom corner through trees onto a road. 2. Turn right and walk along this road, passing Oak Farm. Take a footpath out left into and across a field, passing a small lake to reach a road. Go straight across and into another field. Stay on the right-hand side as you climb a rise and enter a fence/hedge corridor. Continue forward, dipping down then up and crossing another field to reach road opposite a large house. Go left for 20 yards and then take a footpath out right and into a field. 3. Go anti-clockwise around its edge to reach the far left-hand corner. A gate takes you into a wide grassy corridor where you turn right and follow the track down
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<39 JOTTINGS - YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD On 1st and 3rd August, you can plant and decorate a strawberry pot (cost £5.75) to grow your own delicious, succulent strawberries in your own personalised glittery terracotta pot. All you need is a splash of creativity, water, sunlight and a little love! Old Time Music Hall Wednesday 27th July 3pm Enjoy a sing-along to the old time music hall songs on Wednesday 27th July, 3pm at The Vineyard Centre, Union Road, Farnham. Tickets £5 are available from Farnham ASSIST office on 01252 717710. Citizens Advice Waverley The Board are looking for new unpaid volunteers to join their dynamic Trustee Board at Citizens Advice Waverley. Good communication skills and a commitment to the aims and principles of the Citizens Advice service are essential to this role. Ideally candidates will also have experience in working with the public sector and/or in an HR, legal or finance role. An interest in digital services/social media would also be valuable. For more information about the role, main duties, personal skills and qualities and code of conduct, visit www.waverleycab. org.uk/vacancies-for-trustee-positions/. If you are interested in being considered for this role, email your CV to Phil Davies, Chief Executive at dmbs@waverleycab.cabnet.org.uk or post it to Citizens Advice Waverley, 36 Bridge Street, Godalming GU7 1HP. Closing date for applications is 31st July.
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