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If you are looking for ideas of what to do with the family, this August’s edition has some super suggestions. I am delighted to see Surrey Wildlife’s new holiday club at their woodland education centre near Leatherhead - a fabulous way for your children to learn about and appreciate the wildlife around them. Still on a wildlife theme, Albury Vineyard has a beekeeping demonstration with wine tasting later in the month - what a brilliant combination! Whatever you get up to this month, I wish you happy and fun filled summer holidays. Watermill Jazz Meet every Tuesday night 8.30pm This month’s performers are the Janette Mason trio on the 1st, the Ben Castle quartet on 8th. On 15th is the National Youth Jazz Orchestra, the Medboe/Eriksen/Halletrio on 22nd and the Roger Beaujolais quartet on 29th. All performances take place at Betchworth Park Golf Club, Reigate Road, Dorking RH4 1NZ. For full information visit www. watermilljazz.co.uk. Community Recycling Centres Public Consultation Open until 7th August Councillor Vivienne Michael, Leader of Mole Valley District Council, said: Surrey County Council (SCC) could be making changes to the provision of Community Recycling Centres (CRCs), more commonly known as tips, as part of the authority’s effort to find savings of £100million this year. One of the proposals is to close the Ranmore Road CRC in
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YOUR HEALTH IN YOUR OWN HANDS In conclusion, the HAUK test gives men and women an absolute understanding of their health status today. With that knowledge and if appropriate, a wellness plan can be designed to reduce biological age, increase longevity and very importantly enjoy life longer.
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CASE STUDY When I first heard about the Health Assess UK test, I was quite attracted to the idea of a ‘health MOT’ so long as the cost was affordable. Like many people my age (I am 46), I have no concerns about my health and rarely visit my doctor. That said, I very sadly lost an old school friend to cancer around three years ago and only last year heard that the husband of another school friend had also succumbed to the same disease, both in their early to mid-forties.
After breakfast, it was time for a personal consultation with the doctor. He asked me about my medical history, that of my family and various lifestyle questions including all the usual suspects such as smoking, drinking, physical activity and sleep behaviour. This was then followed by a full examination.
Having heard my very own MP, Jeremy Hunt, the Secretary of State for Health, speak at a number of functions, I am only too aware that prevention is better than cure, and that for both the patient and the state it is fundamentally important to try and stop things developing as early as possible. Given my rare visits to the doctor, I thought that the HAUK test was probably something I should get done so that my general assumptions about my health could be tested and should there be any causes for concern, they could be dealt with.
Happily, it was all pretty positive although interestingly the blood test had picked up the fact that I had a very slightly underactive thyroid, something my mother and sister both have, and something for which the doctor gave me a prescription. He suggested I could lose a tiny bit of weight and drink a little less, but that was only to be expected. The doctor also suggested a couple of other mini-changes but the overall picture was happily positive and reassuring.
The test was easy to arrange and an appointment was made. I had to be ‘nil by mouth’ for 12 hours prior to the appointment but was offered a small choice of breakfast which I was asked to email them in advance. I duly presented myself at 9am at the very inviting Mews Practice in Guildford one morning, where I was met by one of the charming nurses. The first part of the test was the main checkup. This included fasting blood tests including PSA, plus the usual weight, height and BMI tests. Also included was audiology, spirometry, blood gas oxygen levels, urinalysis and a resting electrocardiogram (ECG). This was followed by the breakfast break, with some much-needed (and very good) coffee, while the blood samples were sent by courier to County Pathology on Surrey Research Park. 10
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As part of the test, a follow-up appointment was also arranged for the following month to answer any questions I might have once I had the chance to read the full report which was being prepared, and in my case to discuss if the prescription he had given me was working. So was it worth it? Yes, in short. This was a comprehensive, general health assessment which was a good thing to have undertaken and something I will look to repeat in say five years just to make sure that nothing is out of kilter. Happily it showed nothing untoward, but did pick up a (minor) issue I was unaware of and the doctor gave me a few pieces of good advice for the future. I have even lost half a stone as well since, so I’ll raise my (non-alcoholic) glass to that! Stefan Reynolds
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<13 JOTTINGS - YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD Opera at the Vineyard Sunday 6th August 3pm-6pm Following the huge success of their fabulous opera event at the vineyard last summer, they have decided to hold another opera afternoon this summer. Sit amongst the vines and enjoy beautiful views over the Surrey Hills whilst sipping ‘A glass of Albury’ and listening to a medley of opera favourites. Tickets are £30 per person (10% discount for wine club members), which includes a glass of Albury Estate sparkling wine on arrival and homemade cakes in the interval. Albury wines will be available to buy by the glass and bottle on the day. To book visit www.alburyvineyard.com. Wild Explorers Holiday Club Starting Monday 7th August 9.30am-4pm With the long school holidays looming, Surrey Wildlife Trust is launching a brand new children’s holiday club to help keep kids happy, healthy and having fun in the wild this summer. It is based at the Trust’s new £1.1m woodland education centre at Nower Wood near Leatherhead. Led by the Trust’s energetic education team and jam-packed with wild outdoor activities, the club will run for two weeks in August. Parents can book a whole week for a discounted rate or choose individual days to suit. Suitable for ages 5-12 and children will need to bring their own packed lunch. Prices start at £35 per day for Trust Members or £40 for Non-Members. Discounts are available for block bookings. Bookings can be made online at www.surreywildlifetrust.
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people in organised jam sessions, choral groups, or to take up one-on-one tuition. However, Godalming-based musician Mervyn Mewis goes one better - and in style for not only does he perform at a range of venues with his traditional musical instruments, he also designs and handcrafts them. But he doesn’t stop there. As a highly experienced woodworker and respected woodsman he literally sources the materials he needs from local woodland, prepares the raw wood and builds his instruments from scratch. Impressive, and even more so as Mervyn also runs classes so that others can benefit first-hand from his skills as instrument maker and musician. Oh, and furniture maker too! Mervyn invited me to join him for a personal introduction to his craft and a demonstration of how he performs with the range of instruments he builds. My time with him flew with unwelcome speed but will remain with me for what it proved to be – a fascinating, inspiring and enthusiastic tour of his craft. “It was at the Ram Cider House in Catteshall Lane I discovered English Irish folk music. It’s also where I met Kathryn Young my partner and where, by chance, I ran into a professional instrument maker,” Mervyn reminisced. “He offered to make me a musical instrument and it was he that instilled the idea of me trying for myself. Once I had got a City & Guilds in carpentry Kathryn suggested that I study musical instrument making, which I did, and it was there I built my first instruments.”
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incredible depth and volume of sound coming from such a small hand-held instrument. “It’s not particularly difficult to play, and is very resonant and very expressive. From my very first bowed psaltery I started to experiment and change the design. I made it bigger and wider, thicker, deeper and longer – and I put a curve in it. For such a small instrument it’s not what you’d expect, and I’ve seen people stop in their tracks to listen, totally captivated.” Carefully placing the psaltery down, having scolded me for reaching out to touch the hair strings on the bow which apparently can be spoiled by human skin secretions, he sat on the stool by the large hammer dulcimer where it was resting on a wooden cradle, naturally also built by Mervyn. Mervyn in the music room at Hatchlands Park/Cobbe Collection where he performs.
anything quite like it before. It was really quite amazing.” As he moved the bow across the psaltery’s two-dozen strings to demonstrate I was immediately taken by the
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specifically for ornament. Those that come my way are either part of woodland management, or as thinning and dangerous tree work with people like the National Trust.” Mervyn started to gently strike at the dulcimer’s strings with a spoon-shaped mallet hammer in each of his hands. “With all of my instruments one thing that they have in common is that every single one of them to me is beautiful for their own intrinsic qualities. I use a range of timbers.
Where can you meet Mervyn? Mervyn gives demonstrations most Tuesdays and Wednesdays until the end of autumn at the Weald and Downland Living Museum www.wealddown.co.uk. 30th September–1st October, Surrey Hills Wood Fair, Bramley Saturday 16th December, Grayshott Folk Evening
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From wild cherry, London plane and sycamore, to yew, elm, ash and western red cedar. All of these particular instruments came off the North Downs. My favourite is probably the ash tree – its timber is just so beautiful.” In response to my question as to how long it takes to make an instrument he stopped playing and ran his eyes over the dozen or so hand-made instruments on display. “It can vary considerably of course, but for this hammer dulcimer it took six to seven days of work, including the stand. That’s also taking into account the actual go-getting of the tree as well as preparation of the timber.” I could have very easily filled this magazine with everything I learned whilst with Mervyn, space I sadly didn’t have. If you want to listen to Mervyn, and Kathryn who incidentally plays a handmade harp, they play at venues around the country. If you would like to learn more, and perhaps even join Mervyn in one of his classes, please visit his website. Phil Kemp is a Godalming-based writer and photographer. www.weyriver.co.uk FIND OUT MORE Email mervwm@btinternet.com or visit www.surreyhillsgreenwoodworks.co.uk
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<14 JOTTINGS - YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD Donkey Derby! For full details on these events and more go to: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/polesden-lacey or telephone 01372 452048. Walking in Dorking - historic guided walks Group bookings throughout August Journey into Dorking’s history with a guided walk of the town to see hidden Dorking: the forces, events and personalities that shaped the town, the secrets that lie behind the modern streets and the people who built the town’s reputation. Tours last 90 minutes. More details and future open day dates can be found at www. dorkingmuseum.org.uk/guided-walks-around-dorking. Vintage Jive Lessons in Leatherhead Thursdays 8pm-10pm Learn to Jive to the music of the era, authentic 40’s and 50’s style. No need to book, just turn up. North Leatherhead Community Centre, Kingston Road, Leatherhead KT22 7NX. £7 per session. All welcome, fun and friendly. Free tea and coffee or bar available. Call 07854 621522 or email vintagejive@hotmail.co.uk. Live Screening of RSC Titus Andronicus Wednesday 9th August 7pm The decay of Rome reaches violent depths in Shakespeare’s most bloody play. Titus is a ruler exhausted by war and loss, who relinquishes power but leaves Rome in disorder. Rape, cannibalism and severed body parts fill the moral void at the heart of this corrupt society. Shakespeare’s gory revenge tragedy presents us with murder as entertainment and, as the body count piles up, poses questions about the nature of sexuality, family, class and society. Tickets for adults are £18, Concessions £16. Held at the Leatherhead Theatre, 7 Church Street, Leatherhead KT22 8DN. Call the box Office 01372 365141 or visit www.theleatherheadtheatre.org for bookings or further details. Dorking Museum exhibition: ‘Time Gentlemen Please!’ Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays throughout August The story of the public houses of Dorking from the 13th century to the present day, revealing their past and some of their stories. Maps of locations, old images of how they looked, modern photographs, pub memorabilia. Families welcome - pub sign drawing competition and old pub games. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 10am-4pm, at 62 West Street, Dorking RH4 1BS. Details can be found at www.dorkingmuseum.org.uk. Enquiries via email admin@ dorkingmuseum.org.uk or telephone 01306 876591. Poetry Summer School Workshop Saturday 12th August 2pm-4.30pm Helen Overell, a published poet and long time member of Mole Valley Poets, will lead a workshop on the intriguing topic of ‘Writing in the Margins’, sharing her work and those of others to explore the theme and encouraging writing on the day to share with the group or to draw on to nourish future poems. An opportunity to participate in an inclusive 18
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Summer with the Watts Gallery This summer explore Watts Gallery - Artists’ Village, Guildford, with fun multi-sensory trails, make your own art and play in the woodlands. Bring a picnic or enjoy the delicious summer menu in the Tea Shop. Every Thursday in August hunt for different colours around the Artists’ Village and then head to the studio to see how paints used to be made. Paint inside and outdoors and make spontaneous colourful paintings using watercolours with oil, salt and plastic wrap. Admission for children is free. No space at home to be messy? Drop in to our family Make Space every Sunday. From printmaking to painting and sewing to sculpture, families can explore different kinds of materials and making, with a new activity every week. Admission for children is free. Summer Holidays with Inghams If you haven’t yet organised your summer getaway for 2017 then fear not! Godalming-based tour operator Inghams has availability on a range of holidays based around
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the beautiful lakes and mountains of Europe. All holidays include flights, transfers, accommodation and the services of an Inghams Rep to provide any help or advice you may need while you are away. Choose from relaxing holidays around beautiful lakes, self-guided walking in the mountains, escorted rail journeys, gentle cycling along the Danube, short city breaks and more. Destinations include Italy, Austria, Slovenia, Switzerland, Norway, France and Germany. There is a huge range of accommodation to choose from to suit all budgets and a range of catering options from all-inclusive to self-catering. There are optional excursions on offer – but absolutely no pressure to join them if you prefer to do your own thing. Inghams has some great special offers at the moment. You can save at least £50 per person on all 2017 holidays to Switzerland – with even greater savings on holidays using certain accommodation. If you are already thinking about your 2018 get away you can save £50 per couple if you book early (subject to availability) and £100 per couple if you book a holiday staying in a chalet or Chalet Hotel by 30th September 2017. Take a look at the Inghams website to find out more – www.inghams.co.uk or give their reservations team a call on 01483 345 857.
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<18 JOTTINGS - YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD as ‘Brooklands Past and Present’ and Drones Uses and Abuses’. Also, mid-month social lunches, theatre visits, and outings for family & friends. If curious to learn more please contact Jon McCarthy on 07947 361406 or membership@ probusclubleatherhead.org.uk, who will explain all and he will arrange for you to attend with a member as their guest. Bake with Jack at Albury Vineyard Sunday 13th August 11.30am-2pm Learn to bake bread with local food hero Jack with a fun
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Dorking Wine Festival Friday 22nd and Saturday 23rd September 2017 Dorking Halls We are also working with the following charities, who will receive a donation from each ticket sold:
• Over 140 wines from across the world including: Champagne, Cava, Prosecco, English Sparking, Local sparkling wine, Red, White & Rosé wine, Fine wine, Port, Madeira and Dessert wine • Wine experts • Local wine producers • Charity blind wine tasting and raffle • Local gin bar • Local beer and cider Plus live music, concessions, food, money-off wine vouchers and more.
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demonstration followed by lunch and a glass of Albury wine. Bake with Jack is a fantastic new cookery class, where Jack will show you how to make two of his favourite breads and create delicious accompaniments to go with them that you can enjoy for lunch at the vineyard with a glass of Albury’s award-winning sparkling wine. The event will start with the demonstration, which will last around an hour. There will be plenty of tasters to go round, and recipes to go home with. To book your place, visit www.alburyvineyard.co.uk. Leatherhead Rotary Club Meetings Wednesday Evenings 7pm Meeting at the Police Federation Headquarters in Highbury Drive, Leatherhead. For further information about the club and its wide range of community, fundraising and social activities please visit www.leatherheadrotary.org.uk or contact Simon Edmands on 07753 821964. Box Hill’s New Riverside Walk Opens The National Trust at Box Hill is delighted to have opened up just over 80 acres of conservation-grade farmland for public access immediately below the famous viewpoint at Box Hill. Snaking its way down the hill, the new walk, called the Riverside Walk is a three mile route taking in some of the finest views and stretch of river that Box Hill has to offer. There is also car parking, toilets and a café. Free copies of the walks leaflet and map can be picked up at the visitor centre, or downloaded at www.nationaltrust.org.uk/boxhill/trails/box-hill-riverside-walk. Age Concern Free Computer Courses in Dorking and Leatherhead Once a week for 6-8 weeks If you are over 55 and live in the Mole Valley area, you can use Age Concern’s free computer courses. Topics covered will include: browsing on the internet, basic keyboard and mouse skills, using an IPad/Tablet, setting up and using your own email or Skype accounts and how to shop on the internet as well. Before coming to the course, you must register your interest by telephoning 07442 017169/01306 899104 or by emailing info@ageconcernmolevalley.org.uk. African Drumming class Every Thursday Evening 8pm to 9.30pm Jali Djembe runs weekly djembe drumming classes upstairs at the Dorking Christian Centre every Thursday evening. All ages and abilities welcome. The classes are fun and friendly, taught by Mod’lamine Cissokho, an experienced Senegalese djembe player. Cost is £8.50 per person (£1 drum hire) payable weekly. For more information visit www. jali-djembe.com, call 07867 794326 or email jalidjembe@ hotmail.com. Dorking Museum’s Oral Histories Programme The Museum is looking for volunteers to help with its Oral History programme, collecting and storing memories from Dorking and the surrounding villages in the past to preserve them for the future as part of the district’s historical
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Citizens Advice Mole Valley offers outreach services
Did you know that you can now access Citizens Advice services at a range of locations across Mole Valley? Thanks to a new project funded by the Big Lottery Fund, Citizens Advice Mole Valley (CAMV) is able to offer advice to local residents in convenient outlets. As well as the main offices in the centres of Dorking and Leatherhead, you can now meet with our expert advisers in Ashtead, Bookham, North Leatherhead, Beare Green and the Holmwoods, by appointment or at a number of walk in sessions.
district. We have been operating in Mole Valley for over 76 years and remain committed to offering a comprehensive advice service for local residents that is independent and confidential. As a result of our information and support, our clients are empowered and feel better able to make informed choices.” Advice on benefits, money and debt problems, housing, employment, consumer issues and much more is available. Get in touch on 03444 111 444 or blfproject@ camv.org.uk. Or come to our walk-in sessions in Dorking and Leatherhead. For full details see our http://citizensadvicemolevalley.org.uk.
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Summer adventures at Leith Hill Place Outdoor theatre: Peter Pan, Wed 2 August, 2pm & 6pm Join Chapterhouse theatre company as they bring Neverland to life. Tickets must be booked in advance on 0344 249 1895. £15 adult, £10 child, £44 family Wedgwood family workshop:, Monday 7 August, 11am-2pm Be inspired by the Wedgwood collection and create a work of art. Includes access to the ground floor of the house. Hot and cold drinks will be available to buy. £3.50 per child, free entry for adults. Booking advisable on 01306 711685. ‘50 things’ - family trail, Weds 9, 16, 23, 30 August, 11am-3pm Learn new skills such as bug hunting, making a trail with sticks and creating natural art. The house won’t be open, but hot and cold drinks will be available to buy. Free event, donations welcome.
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record. Oral history allows people whose voices might not otherwise be heard to share their experiences. Training will be provided. If you think that you could help in collecting these oral histories, whether recording reminiscences or transcribing recordings, please email admin@ dorkingmuseum.org.uk. Dorking Scrabble Club Every Wednesday at 7.30pm For a friendly game of Scrabble, pop along to The Roy Currie Room, United Reformed Church, West Street, Dorking. You will be welcomed whether you are a beginner or an expert. For more details please ring Priscilla on 01737 767072 or David on 01306 889308. Sing with Rock Choir Various dates and locations during the summer break Brighten your hazy days of summer by joining national phenomenon, Rock Choir for an unforgettable summer of love, singing and friendship in your local community. Across the UK there are going to be hundreds of opportunities for local people to join Rock Choir for an unforgettable ‘Summer of Love’. Rock Choir are offering singing workshops of classic Summer hits such as Bryan Adams’ ‘Summer of 69’, ‘Walking on Sunshine’ by Katrina & The Waves and ‘Big Girls Don’t Cry’ by Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons. The sessions are open to everyone so why not treat your friends and family to a ticket and make it a summer to remember! To find your nearest ‘Summer of Love’ venue and details of how to book go www.rockchoir.com. Leatherhead’s Lunchtime Concerts Various dates during August These concerts continue each week throughout the summer with August dates set for 12.30pm on 3rd, 10th, 16th, 17th, 24th, and 31st. The 3rd is violinist Emmanuel Bach, 10th Amy Roberts, oboe, 19th Chapel Royal organist Carl Jackson MVO, 17th early music ensemble Lux Musicæ London, 24th Buck Brass Trio and 31st pianist Daniel Nicholson plays From Bach to Jazz. Concerts on 3rd, 10th and 31st take place in the town’s Methodist Church in Church Road (please park in the multi-storey or behind Waitrose), concerts on 16th, 17th and 24th are in the chapels of St John’s School, Epsom 22
Road, where there is plenty of parking. Concerts are free with a retiring collection to cover costs. Full details will be found at www.musiconthursdays.org. Horsley Garden Society They hold flower and produce shows, meetings, lectures and visits to bring together those with an interest in gardening - from beginners to experts. New members and visitors are always welcome. Membership is only £5 per annum, contact the Chairman, Roger Lindsay for details via email: r.lindsay339@btinternet.com or the Membership Secretary, Terry Lazenby via email: terrylazenby@ terrylazenby.plus.com Dorking South Street Caves - Cave Tours Group bookings throughout August Take a trip under the streets of Dorking to explore the famous 17th century caves. Discover how they were created and how they evolved over the centuries. Check out the ‘mystery chamber’ and guess what it was used for. Tours can be booked for any group or organisation, family or friends. Tours last 45 minutes. Email caves@ dorkingmuseum.org.uk to arrange a date and time. Or check their website www.dorkingmuseum.org.uk/southstreet-caves for Open Days and bookings. The Patchwork Garden Project Dorking Monday 14th August 3pm The Patchwork Garden Project Dorking will be opening up especially for Oddfellows. Explore this peaceful walled garden tucked away in Dorking. The patchwork garden project has been developed to bring positive change to people’s lives through gardening as well as the possibility of new friendships, enabling improvement of wellbeing and support in a welcoming environment. Carmel from the Patchwork Garden will be giving a talk on how the garden set up and is run. Enjoy tea and refreshments from the gardens ‘Tea Shed’. Parking at AVIVA offices opposite. Some disabled parking on site. Patchwork Garden Project, Aviva Plc Sports Ground, Pixham Lane, Dorking RH4 1QA. Please contact Jenny on 01306 877 792 or email Jenny.Vincent@ oddfellows.co.uk for more information.
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Dorking Wine Festival Your chance to sample some fantastic wines and raise a toast to supporting two local charities
“A great night out! ” The Dorking Wine Festival, organised by VantagePoint Events, will take place at Dorking Halls on 22nd and 23rd September, with a session on the Friday evening from 7pm-11pm, an afternoon session on the Saturday from 12pm4pm and a final session on the Saturday evening from 7pm-11pm. The festival will feature over 140 international wines, including champagnes, cavas, proseccos and premium wines, alongside wine experts and producers. In addition, there will be music, concessions, food, money off-wine vouchers, wine talks and more. Local wines and producers will also feature with their own special section to celebrate the strength and diversity of wine production in this area. These will include Albury Vineyard (nr Guildford), Blackdown Ridge (Haslemere) and Greyfriars (Puttenham).
PSDS. A blind wine tasting will support PSDS and Brigitte Trust will run a raffle, with the proceeds of each going directly to the charities. In addition, VantagePoint Events will donate money from every ticket sold. Steve Page, one of the organisers, said: “We are delighted to be working with such great local charities as Brigitte Trust and PSDS for our first Dorking Wine Festival. At our last wine event, we raised over £1,500 for charity and we hope that we will exceed this amount in September. We urge as many people as possible to come along and not only taste some great international and local wines but also help support these two brilliant community organisations”. Tickets are available to buy online at www.vantagepointevents.co.uk or through Dorking Halls.
At the event, a tasting measure of wine costs a minimum of one token, with some of the more expensive wines costing up to three tokens. Extra tokens will be available to purtchase on the day. Entry to each festival is just £10 per session if booked in advance, with wine tokens also available at a reduced price when booked together. Group rates will also be available for parties and larger bookings. The Dorking Wine Festival will be working with two local charities at the event in May. The two charities will be Brigitte Trust and August 2017
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Love local food? Then you will love this! G Live, Guildford’s busiest arts and entertainment venue, is holding its first ever Festival of Fine Food & Drink on Sunday 10th September.
east,” says Tracy Carroll, founder of Local Food Britain. “September is the perfect time to share and celebrate the bounty of this corner of Britain.”
FOOD & DRINK It has joined forces with Local Food Britain, the food network of London and the South East, to showcase quality handcrafted products that will be a feast for the eyes as well as the taste buds. What better way to celebrate harvest time than to eat and drink delicious goodies from more than 40 producers from Surrey, Sussex, Kent and London. Sample the best from artisan bread makers, wine producers, butchers, fruit and vegetable growers, cake specialists and many more.
As well as exhibition stalls laden with gourmet delicacies, there will be masterclasses, food and drink demonstrations and a Local Food Afternoon Tea using ingredients from some of the exhibitors. Children will be invited to decorate plates with their favourite or imaginary food designs which will be displayed in a special gallery at G Live before and after the event. Home chefs will be able to bring in their produce to be judged by an expert Local Food Britain panel. And if that isn’t enough to whet the appetite, there will also be a hog roast and a barbecue!
Let temptation get in the way and try crumbly buttery fudge from Mummy Makes Fudge, based in Farnham, or tingle the taste buds with Deelicious Chilli Jams made in Aldershot. Try a tipple or two from Silent Pool Gin and local wine producers Albury Organic Vineyards and Greyfriars, or sip the summer’s newest beer from Reigate’s Crumbs Brewing. There will also be opportunities to buy gourmet goodies for enjoying at home.
G Live’s Director, Tim Brinkman, says: “I am very excited to be holding our first ever food and drink festival. I encourage visitors to come hungry and celebrate with us the wonderful produce from the south east.”
“This is a hands-on food festival and families will truly be able to immerse themselves in the sight, smell and taste of the very best from the south
To find out more or to register for your free entry or to book a masterclass, visit www.GLive.co.uk, drop in or call the Ticketing Desk on 01483 369350.
The festival will be open from 11am to 4pm; entry is free, but masterclasses and the Local Food Afternoon Tea will need to be booked in advance.
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<22 JOTTINGS - YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD Local History Society Monthly Meetings Third Friday of each month 8pm The society has a full programme of lectures held at the Leatherhead Institute’s Dixon Hall. Every talk starts at 8pm, with coffee served from 7.30pm. Admission costs just £2. Guests are always welcome. For more information go to www.leatherheadlocalhistory.org.uk Whist Drive at Leigh Village Hall Held every Thursday at 7.30pm Join this fun, friendly and welcoming group who are looking for new members to boost their numbers. Admission is only £3 so why not pop along. For more information call 01306 631373. Dorking Walkers Every Tuesday and Thursday How about walking regularly with a friendly local group. For more details on the walks please contact Ann on 01306 888745 or visit their website: www.surreycommunity.info/ dorkingwalkers. Dementia Friendly Cinema Screenings Tuesday 15th August The Harlequin Theatre and Cinema is introducing Dementia Friendly cinema screenings to their monthly schedule. On 15th they will be showing Carousel. Dementia Friendly screenings make cinema more accessible to those suffering from dementia, their families and carers. The Harlequin team will provide a fun and inclusive experience to enable people living with dementia to attend the cinema in a safe and welcoming environment. The Harlequin’s Dementia Friendly Screenings are enhanced to suit the needs of people living with dementia: the lights are left on low, there are no adverts or trailers and the audience can move around or even sing along. For half an hour before the film free tea, coffee and biscuit are available so people can meet and socialise with others as well as familiarising themselves with the cinema. A representative from The Alzheimer’s Society will be present at the screenings for people to speak to if they wish. Tickets are just £4 with accompanying carers going free! Box Office 01737 276500 or book online at www. harlequintheatre.co.uk. Capel Show Saturday 19th August from 12 noon This village show just gets better year on year. The Horticultural Society is expecting a record number of exhibits in the Grand Marquee. Outside you will find the superb fete featuring traditional and contemporary craft and produce stalls, delicious afternoon teas, the Copthorne Silver Band, hog roast, pizza stand, Mexican food, beer tent and loads of stuff to keep the children happy including donkeys, owls and other animals. Dog lovers will not want to miss the Fun Dog Show, sponsored by Cobbydogs, which starts at 2pm. As if that wasn’t enough, the Classic Car Show will this year be featuring a record number of vehicles. An amazing mixture of cars and motorbikes from the glamorous to the every day. August 2017
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All this for an entry fee of just £5 per adult whilst children 15 and under are free. Tickets can be purchased on the gate or in advance online at www.capelboxoffice.co.uk. To Hire - Walliswood Village Hall, RH5 5RJ This recently refurbished hall is ideal for holding birthday parties, family gatherings and business meetings. For further information or to arrange to view the hall please contact Valerie Miles on 01306 627248, Moira Cassidy on 01306 627786 or email valerie@fivemiles.co.uk. Alternatively visit the website www.walliswood.org. RHS Garden Wisley Sculpture Trail From 19th August to 24th September The Surrey Sculpture Society (SSS) will be staging one of the largest Sculpture Trails in the country at RHS Garden Wisley. The trail will feature the works of both new emerging and highly acclaimed established sculptors, showing over 80 sculptures set within the internationally renowned gardens. The many talented emerging artists and gifted professional sculptors within the Society, create affordable and original pieces that can form eye-catching focal points in gardens, conservatories or interiors. The Sculpture Trail will give visitors to RHS Garden Wisley the chance to discover a wide range of sculptures located throughout the grounds of this world class garden, with all sculptures for sale. Admission to the Sculpture Trail included in entrance to RHS Wisley. Call RHS Garden Wisley, Wisley, Woking, GU23 6QB on 01483 224234 or visit www.rhs.org.uk/wisley for details.
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Beekeeping Demonstration with Wine Sunday 20th August 10am Join beekeeper Sergio for a fascinating insight into beekeeping followed by a glass of award-winning Albury Estate sparkling wine with honey cake. This exclusive session starts with a short introduction from the vineyard about why they keep bees at Albury, followed by an introduction into bees and beekeeping with Sergio. Learn about the equipment and tools used by beekeepers and get a glimpse inside one of our Albury hives. You’ll be suited up as a beekeeper yourself and so able to handle the frames and enjoy a close up view of the busy workers. After your demonstration, you’ll return to the vineyard barn for a question and answer session with Sergio whilst enjoying a glass of wine and some homemade honey cake. They regret that this event is not suitable for children. Visit www. alburyvineyard.com/bee-keeping-demo for full details and bookings. Ashtead Bowling Club Free Indoor Coaching Session Wednesdays and Thursdays Sessions are tailored for beginners and provide an excellent introduction to the sport of bowling. A £1 fee is required to cover temporary membership for the day. You would then be eligible for full membership of the club with use of all its facilities. Please contact Mike Bradford on 01372 273142 to book a session. Leith Hill Place’s first artist in residence Until the 22nd August Contemporary artist in residence, Louise Scillitoe-Brown will create a rolling programme of experiential spaces in the Drawing Room at Leith Hill Place and run associated all age workshops on 8th July & 4th August, plus other dates to be confirmed. The configurations will evolve over the summer, so visitors can return more than once to experience the art. Louise’s art practice is inspired by light, colour relationships, geometry and architecture. Visit www.LouiseSB.com to view her work. Please check the website, www.nationaltrustorg. uk/leith-hill-place) for details.
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Jonathan Hogarth and his Hostas Jonathan Hogarth holds the National Collection of small and miniature Hostas. In 2016 Jonathan exhibited his Hosta collection at the RHS Chelsea and Hampton Court Palace Flower Shows, and was presented with a Gold Medal by the RHS judges at both events. In 2017 the RHS judges at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show awarded Jonathan Hogarth a Silver Medal for his display of miniature and small Hostas. I met Jonathan at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show to learn more about his Hosta collection and his unstoppable passion for this particular plant genus. Beth: So who first introduced you to miniature Hostas, or did you come across Hostas for the first time in a garden? Jonathan: I bought a house and it came with a Hosta. From there, ten years and two children later, we went to visit some friends and I saw there were different Hostas there.
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I thought there was only a green Hosta! So I started getting a yellow one, the blue one, and then I found the variegated ones, so I came away with twelve different Hostas. I knew how to grow Hostas by then, as for 10 years I’d looked after my plant, put a few slug pellets around and it almost looked after itself. I thought to myself, well this Hosta is quite a nice plant – it’s looking after me as much as I’m looking after it! Beth: Yes it is! JH: I then found a specialist Hosta nursery, and I joined the British Hosta and Hemerocallis Society, of which I have recently been appointed as Chairman. Beth: How exciting, congratulations! Beth: Are there any new Hosta plants featured in your exhibit? JH: Hosta 'Mini Skirt' is the new plant. Beth: What’s special about Hosta 'Mini Skirt'? JH: Hosta 'Mini Skirt' was produced in 2013 by Walters Gardens. In 2014 I bought it in America. In 2017 it has just become available in the UK for the first time. It’s a beautiful plant, with a really yellowy, frilly white edge to it, just like Marilyn Monroe’s skirt when she was holding it down with the wind blowing up from the grate. It’s just so pretty like that. And of course it’s one of the Blue Mouse Ears Series, it's just an unbelievable plant, it really is.
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Beth: I have previously written about Hostas that I had grown, which hadn’t at the time suffered from slug damage; I think the slugs read my articles, because since then many of my Hostas have been damaged! JH: It’s down to the thickness of the leaf. If the slug or the snail tries to bite the Hosta and can’t get a hold of the leaf, it gives up. But it’s different as the Hosta is coming out of the ground. If the slug can get to the leaf then, as it’s coming out of the ground, it’ll nibble away. Those nice, thick leaves are still quite soft when they're young, so the slug will most likely go crazy and destroy all the leaves. But if you can let the plant grow for about a month, and keep the slugs and snails at bay, then you’re onto a winner. The plants in the Blue Mouse Ears Series produce a thicker leaf and it does put the slugs off. To say it’s slug proof is not what it is. But if the slugs and snails can’t chew a hole through the leaf and carry on nibbling, they’ll just tell all their friends to ‘forget it’, so there you are. Beth: Which Hostas would you recommend that offer the most resistance to slugs and snails? JH: There’s some medium to large Hostas, such as Hosta 'Rhino Hide' and Hosta 'Sum and Substance'. Beth: Yes, Sum and Substance is a lovely Hosta, although that has been eaten this year. JH: It has, because as the plant came up from the ground it will have been nibbled. There are some ways around it – and that’s to use a weak ammonia mix before the plants emerge in the spring. Use a small amount, put it into your watering can, as a weak solution and water it all over the
area where the Hostas are growing in the ground. It does two things – it kills the slugs and snail eggs completely, and it kills the slugs and snails themselves. One of our society members makes an effective slug deterrent; they put a garlic bulb into some tights, put this in a pint of water and simmer for twenty minutes. Discard the tights and garlic mush, and leave to cool. Add about five drops of the garlic concentrate to a one-pint container of water; spray under the leaves, and on top, to keep the slugs and snails at bay. Beth: Did you have a favourite garden at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show? JH: Chris Beardshaw's garden was my favourite. Hosta Mini Skirt
FIND OUT MORE For a longer version of this interview. more information on the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, tips on protecting your plants from slugs and snails, gardening advice for the month ahead and much more besides, visit Beth's website at www.pumpkinbeth.com.
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After another successful tour last year, which saw £4,000 raised for GUTS (Guildford Undetected Tumour Screening at Royal Surrey County Hospital), there are still a few places left on the GUTS Motor Tour 2017, which will run on Sunday 17th September. The tour this year offers a unique chance to visit an exceptional private collection of classic cars and memorabilia near Farnham during the main stop at lunchtime. As usual, the tour will be driving a scenic 50-60 mile route with a fiendish photo quiz. It starts from Passfield, near Liphook from around 9.30am-10am and there will be a mid-morning coffee stop. Once at the private collection, there will be time for a
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Homemade Lemonade
This is such a simple recipe, but really delicious on a hot day. You could always add less water and then top up with sparkling water to the 1 ½ pint mark before serving. Ingredients: 3 large juicy lemons, 175 g sugar, 900 ml boiling water Makes 1.5 pints 1. Pare the washed lemons with a potato peeler taking care not to get any of the bitter pith. 2. Put the rind and sugar into a bowl or large jug and pour over the boiling water. Cover, stirring occasionally, and allow to cool. 3. Add the juice of the lemons and strain before serving.
Roasted Cod with Olives, Pesto and Parma Ham
This is one of my many made up recipes. The Parma ham and pesto ensures that the cod remains moist. Ingredients: 4 pieces of chunky cod loin 6 slices of Parma ham ½ jar of pesto, any colour you fancy About 20 olives, I use green, cut in half Serves 4
1. Preheat the oven to 200ºC. 2. Lay 1 ½ pieces of Parma ham in a shallow oven proof dish and place the cod fillet on top. 3. Spread 1 tsp or so of the pesto over the cod, and place as many of the olives as you like on top, cut side down. August 2017
4. Finish wrapping the Parma ham over the rest of the fish. 5. Repeat with the other 3 fillets. 6. Bake for around 15 minutes or until the ham is crispy and golden brown.
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Nectarine and Raspberry Crumble Ingredients: 4 nectarines 1 punnet of fresh raspberries or equivalent of frozen 2 tablespoons of dark brown or caster sugar Crumble Topping: 150g plain flour 75g butter 75g sugar Serves 4 1. Heat the oven to 180 degrees C. 2. Place the washed, chopped nectarines into a shallow ovenproof dish. Sprinkle over the 2 tablespoons of brown sugar. Add the raspberries. 3. Make the crumble topping by rubbing the butter into the flour and when it resembles fine breadcrumbs, stir in the sugar.
4. Tip on top of the fruit and pat down gently with your hand. 5. Bake in oven for around 25 - 30 minutes until the top is golden brown. 6. Serve with custard or cream or the homemade ice cream. You could also make this with apricots.
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Family walks with the National Trust This month we have a couple of short walks for all the family, especially young children. These walks are from our friends at the National Trust and they have many more on their website at www.nationaltrust.org.uk/walking.
The walks Box Hill Stepping Stones 1. From the visitor centre at the top of Box Hill, follow the surfaced path away from the visitor centre. Ignore the track going off to your right and continue along the surfaced path running parallel to the road and you’ll see the view opening out in front of you. 2. Once you’ve admired the view from Salomon’s Memorial, walk down the sloped path which runs below the viewpoint. Take a right and continue along this path. 3. You’ll see some steps cut into the ground on your left; follow these downhill through the Yew woods. There are 275 steps to the bottom - take care as they can be slippery sometimes. Continue along this path; on the left you’ll catch glimpses of the river Mole. 4. Continue downhill. As the path flattens you’ll reach a fork in the path. Take the left fork signed to the Stepping Stones. The River Mole and Stepping Stones are in front of you. You have a choice here. Either take a right at the rivers’ edge and follow the riverside path (you can cross the river at the bridge a little further along), or cross the Stepping Stones and follow the path running parallel to the river on the other side. 5. Once you’ve reached the footbridge, go through the gate next to it. This brings you out into a large open space. This is called Burford Meadow. Continue through the meadow. On the opposite bank of the river there are wooded chalk cliffs. These are known as the Whites. 6. At the far end of Burford Meadow there will be a road bridge in front of you. Follow the path upwards, just to the left of the bridge and you’ll come out on the pavement next to the A24. Take a
right and cross the river and walk past the hotel on your right hand side. Continue along the pavement. 7. Take the right hand path immediately after the hotel. At the fork, take the left hand grassy track and continue heading directly uphill. 8. Join the wide grassy path on the ridge of the hill. The grassy slope becomes a white chalk path, follow it uphill. 9. Take the pathway on your left. As it joins the stony path, take a right and continue as it heads uphill. 10. You’ll pass an old building on your right. This is Box Hill Fort. You can walk all around the outside but not inside as there are bats living in it. Continue up the stony track and turn right at the road to return to the visitor centre.
DISTANCE: 2 miles OS MAPS: Explorer 146, Landranger 187 STARTING POINT: National Trust Visitor Centre, The Old Fort, Box Hill Road, Tadworth, Surrey KT20 7LB Summer Star Gazing walk at Black Down 1. From the car park on Tennyson’s Lane at point 1, take the main stone surfaced track out onto Black Down (there is a second car park further up this track). Head up on the main track and through the gate, past a notice board. Continue up the track, through a gully and past a bench with day time views over the weald to the east. 2. Continue along the main path, ignoring paths to your left and right, and past some small ponds on your right at point 2. Away from the light pollution of nearby towns, Black Downs sweeping skies and unspoilt views make it an ideal spot for observing the stars. Try and spot the Milky Way, a ribbon of millions of stars, threading its way across the night sky. The light you see from a twinkling star has travelled across the universe for millions of years to reach you; so when looking at a star, you are actually looking back in time. Black Down’s prominent position in the landscape has also been used for much more over the years. A site on the hill was a key link in the chain of beacons that were designed to carry news of impending invasion to London. In daylight there are extensive views to the north here.
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3. Carry on along main path to a small grassy triangle with a birch tree, then turn left and follow this path to a bench at point 3. This is a particularly good point for star gazing, with views to the west over the Milland Bowl and beyond to the South Downs. Also listen out for nightjars here, churring on the open heath. The North Star, also known as the Pole Star or Polaris, is a very bright star and is always fixed above the north point of the horizon. It has been used for over 2,000 years to help navigators at sea and on land find their way. Until the end of grazing in the early 20th century Black Down was mostly open grazed heath. When the grazing animals left, trees began to grow and the wildlife disappeared. The heath is now being restored and grazed again and many species of wildlife are returning. 4. Head a further 65 feet (20m) or so along the main path and then turn left. Ignore the first turn to the left and then turn right at a crossroads to the Beech Hanger Woodland at point 4. Turn sharp left for the path back to the car park. 5. Take the main path back northwards towards the car park.
DISTANCE: 1.5 miles OS MAPS: Explorer 133, Landranger 186 STARTING POINT: Tennyson’s Lane car park, GU27 3BJ. Grid ref: SU921308 Apologies, but last month’s walk had incorrect details. The Hascombe-Dunsfold walk is 5.5miles and it starts at the village car park by the “TotemPole” on the green at Dunsfold, a few yards along the road from the Sun public house. The map is Explorer 134 Crawley & Horsham, Cranleigh & Billingshurst. It is correct on our website at www.vantagepointmag.co.uk.
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Future speakers include: 5th Sept Judge Peter Thompson “When I was at the Bar” 3rd Oct Celebrity Sporting Lunch with Rob Andrew and rugby friends (pictured above left) 7th Nov Members experiences of living overseas. 5th Dec Members’ Ladies Christmas Lunch with guest Chris Tarrant (pictured above right).
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<33 JOTTINGS - YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD Book your Place on Heritage Open Days Events Now Thursday 7th to Sunday 10th September This is the country’s largest annual heritage festival, with over 75 events on offer in Mole Valley alone. Residents and visitors of all ages can look forward to exploring a widerange of fascinating guided walks, talks and exhibitions, showcasing the district’s heritage. Details of every event, all of which are free of charge, taking place in Mole Valley’s Heritage Open Days (HOD) are available online by visiting www.heritageopendays.co.uk or by picking up a booklet. The Mole Valley Heritage Open Days booklet is available from the Council’s Pippbrook offices in Dorking, Dorking Halls, the HelpShop in Leatherhead, the Leatherhead Institute, local libraries and National Trust properties in the local area. Some of the events require advance booking where space is limited. Details of how to book are included in the booklet and on the HOD website. The title theme for Heritage Open Days 2017 is ‘Wheels in Motion’. Many of the participants in this year’s festival have taken the opportunity to interpret the theme in original and quirky ways. Beginners Ballroom and Latin Dance Classes Starting Wednesday 13th September 7.30pm Strictly Beginners is a fun, friendly and easy Ballroom and Latin dance classes held at West Horsley Village Hall on Wednesday evenings. Brand new beginners class will be starting in September. Phone Sue on 01483 282431 or email courtdancingwh@outlook.com for more details. Greyfriars Vineyard Wins Gold at ‘Wine Oscars’ Corks have been popping in celebration as Greyfriars Vineyard, near Puttenham, received more than a dozen prestigious awards in several international wine competitions. A gold, seven silvers, five bronze and a commended were awarded to this Surrey vineyard this week. In the Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) Greyfriars scooped a Gold award with a high score of 95 points for their 2013 Blanc de Blancs – one of only seven English Sparkling Wines to be awarded a Gold medal. Greyfriars owner, Mike Wagstaff said: “We are amazed and delighted to have received such recognition for our wines in this year’s international wine competitions, which is testament to the dedication and hard work of the whole
Greyfriars team. In particular, the Gold Medal for our Blanc de Blancs in the 2017 Decanter World Wine Awards is thrilling! To be judged as one of the best seven English sparkling wines in the largest international wine competition in the world is such an honour.” Dorking Wine Festival Friday 22nd and Saturday 23rd September Speaking of wine, a reminder that the first Dorking Wine Festival takes place at Dorking Halls on the Friday 7pm11pm and Sasturday from 12 noon-4pm and 7pm-11pm. Greyfriars Vineyard exhibited at both the Farnham and Guildford Wine Festivals and will be at the Dorking Wine Festival in September. Visit www.vantagepointevents.co.uk to book your tickets and try these lovely locally produced wines for yourself! Thank God its Sunday! Sunday 24th September 10am-11.30am T.G.I.S. (Thank God its Sunday!) family friendly service at St Lawrence Church, Effingham. 10am-11.30am. Fantastic free breakfast for everyone, with delicious coffee, fruit smoothies, sausages and healthy cakes. This is a wonderful new family service that engages everyone, including a puppet show, live music, story telling on a big screen, kids activities and a lovely friendly atmosphere. Do join them. Dorking Friends of Cancer Research UK Sunday 15th October 12.30pm-4.30pm Please join Dorking Friends of Cancer Research UK for a Harvest Hog Roast at Gildings Farm Newdigate on Sunday 15th October in support of Cancer Research UK with music from The Greensands Jazz Trio. Tickets £15 each, £7.50 for children under 10. Held at Gildings Farm, Partridge Lane, Newdigate, Dorking, RH5 5BW. For tickets, to be booked in advance, call 01306 711688 or 01737 842084 or email dfcancerresearchuk@btinternet.com. GET IN TOUCH
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