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• THE EDITOR'S NOTE I hope you like our cover image this month. The Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) have commissioned six of these fabulous prints to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the formation of this AONB, which was the second one formed in England and covers a quarter of the county. If you do like these images, we are running a competition this month to win a framed copy of the print of your choice. Please see our competitions page in the magazine and online for more details.

We do feature information about and from the Surrey Hills AONB reasonably regularly in these pages as I think they do an absolutely marvellous job of helping to protect our glorious countryside.

As another celebration of their 60th anniversary, they have also produced a list of 60 places to see in the Surrey Hills, a small number of which we have featured in this issue. I am guilty, like many of us I suspect, of visiting places far and wide and leaving interesting places on our doorstep for another day, which then seldom comes. I shall therefore try to visit all of these before the end of the year if I can!

Staycations have become more and more popular, given the cost and the irritation that overseas travel often brings with it. There is always so much to do and to see in this country and given recent weather, we can now stay at home to get a sun tan.

Godalming has run its own Staycation programme for the past eight years, probably the largest one in the country. The town council works with many local organisations to put on more than 70 free or subsidised activities and attractions for adults, children and families. It really is a great community event and I am always surprised that more towns or villages do not do something similar.

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PETS and FAMILIES Zoe Blake looks at how pets can be good for the whole family THE UK is known for being a nation of animal lovers and so it is not surprising that a 2015 Pet Population Report estimated almost half of UK households own a pet, giving a total of approximately 58 million pets.

I feel that owning a pet (or in my case three cats and one dog) will enable my son to grow up having learnt a whole variety of skills which he can hopefully translate to other areas of his life. I see a pet bringing behaviour improvements, emotional benefits and, most importantly, health advantages.

I recently stumbled across a report resulting from a survey and studies run by Pets at Home in 2015 which confirms my beliefs.

Children are being given the opportunity to care for pets on a daily basis. At this young age, they are taught what a responsibility it is and so understand what work and commitment is involved in owning a pet. Their relationships towards others should improve as they learn about compassion, which could also help reduce self -focus. Pets can become a comfort tool where the children find they can open-up if they are upset, as their pets won’t laugh at them or tease them.

They provide a great way to get our children learning about nature, getting fresh air and exercise, which can work wonders for a child’s nights sleep (I can vouch for this first hand). It will also get more sedentary members of the household out and about. The survey felt that people who were dog

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owners were deemed friendlier and more sociable than non-dog owners. So if you decided to get a dog to enjoy some nice quiet walks alone, you may need to think again!

Pets have also been known to have benefits if a child is finding it hard to concentrate or are anxious about performing a certain task. The study showed that when a dog was placed in a classroom of children, they were able to perform tasks better and faster making fewer mistakes.

It has also been studied and documented that exposure to dogs in the first years of life can mean a lower incidence of hay fever and asthma for our children.

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we are thinking about obtaining a pet that we get the right type of pet for our family lifestyle. Source it from a reliable place, like an animal charity, rehoming centre, a responsible breeder and please always avoid buying through newspapers and online ads.

So what pet would be best? This one is always a hard decision to make and has to be a discussion that is made with the whole family. Who will be responsible for the main care of the animal and what is your main reasoning for adding another family member? Think about the individual types of animals and what care and attention they require. Visit your local pet shops and rescue centres and have a look at the different options you have. Speak to friends and family who have pets and see how they feel.

The obvious choices would be cats, dogs, rabbits, guinea pigs and hamsters. However other pets like tortoises, snakes, lizards and hedgehogs are starting to become popular. How much interaction would the family like to have with the pet and are they going to be rewarded with attention? For example, there are no guarantees that a cat will become a lap cat if that’s what you were wanting.

A hamster’s waking hours will often be when the family is asleep and a nice cuddly rabbit may not like to be handled unless it has been done correctly from a young age. Animals all require attention and dedication and they should definitely been seen as August 2018

a lifelong commitment, not just a phase.

It is important to remember that an adult should always be supervising children when they are around their pets. You must also communicate and teach children the ‘5 welfare needs’.

The need for: • A safe and suitable place for them to live • A proper diet including fresh water • The ability to express normal behaviours • Suitable housing (with or without other animals) • Protection from pain, suffering, injury and disease My son gets involved in various activities of their care from feeding, walking and cleaning out any visiting small animals. He will also come with me when they go to the vets which I feel is vital in him understanding the need to treat a sick or injured animal, to keep them healthy and give them the best life we can.

Our pets give us unconditional love and it is important that we provide them with a safe and healthy life. If you feel that your family can do this, then there are many great reasons to do so.

FIND OUT MORE Zoe Blake is a registered veterinary nurse and runs The Friendly Pet Nurse. Call 07917 094715 or visit www.thefriendlypetnurse.co.uk.

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Five of the limited edition prints of the Surrey Hills including Leith Hill Tower, the Great Pond at Frensham, the Devils Punch Bowl at Hindhead, the viewpoint at Box Hill and a view from Newlands Corner on the North Downs Way.

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Celebrate 60 years of the Surrey Hills AONB with 60 places to see in the Surrey Hills 2018 MARKS the 60th anniversary of the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) designation. The Surrey Hills was one of the first landscapes in the country to be designated in 1958 and is now one of 38 AONBs in England and Wales.

just 60 as there is so much more! Included are some well-known and iconic sites such as Box Hill, Leith Hill Tower and Newlands Corner in addition to some more unusual places including the Tillingbourne waterfall, Wilberforce memorial and Atlantic Wall.

The Surrey Hills stretch across rural Surrey, from the chalk North Downs that run from Farnham in the west, above Guildford, Dorking and Reigate, to Oxted in the east, covering a quarter of the county.

With luck, you’re bound to discover something you didn’t know about in the Surrey Hills. You can find out more about the legend of Silent Pool, the military history associated with Reigate Fort and why Wanborough Great Barn is the oldest and most important wooden building in Surrey, Sussex and Hampshire. Each place listed also has options for walks nearby and other interesting things to do in the area.

A whole series of anniversary events have been taking place this year and the Surrey Hills AONB have recently created a list of ’60 places to see in the Surrey Hills’. It’s perfect for those looking for something a bit different to do and they’ve picked out some interesting places to get out and discover in the Surrey Hills. It was hard to keep the list to

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60 PLACES TO SEE IN THE SURREY HILLS

Chilworth Gunpowder Works The Surrey Hills isn’t the first place that you’d associate with heavy industry, but in the village of Chilworth, near Guildford, are the ruins of an industry that dominated the area for almost 300 years – the manufacturing of gunpowder. The fast flowing Tillingbourne river attracted industry to Chilworth, as the river could be utilised to power water mills. In the 16th Century, the Evelyn family set up a gunpowder works in the area after being awarded the royal monopoly on gunpowder manufacture. In 1626, the East India Company also established a gunpowder mill on the banks of the Tillingbourne, the gunpowder works it opened at Chilworth in 1626 was used to supply its forces abroad.

There’s a great 2km heritage walk of the Gunpowder Mills with downloadable leaflet available from the website; www.surreyhills.org/surrey-hills-60/chilworth-gunpowder-works/

Reigate Heath Windmill Reigate Heath Windmill is a grade II listed post mill which has been restored and is used as a chapel. It is thought to be the only windmill in the world which is a consecrated church.

The windmill was built c.1765, and was last worked by wind in April 1862. In 1962, the mill was purchased by Reigate Borough Council and the mill was restored, with new sails fitted. A church service was held on 18 October 1964, and since May 1965 a service has been held on the third Sunday of each month during the summer.

You can take in the Mill by doing a 4 mile walk across Reigate Heath; www.surreyhills.org/surrey-hills-60/reigate-heath-windmill/

The Atlantic Wall D-Day training sites were created in Britain in order to practise for Operation Overlord, the invasion of Northern France in 1944. In 1943, in an area of Hankley Common known as the Lion’s Mouth, Canadian troops constructed a replica of a section of the Atlantic Wall. It is constructed from reinforced concrete and was used as a training aid to develop and practise techniques to breach the defences of the French coast prior to the D-Day landings.

The wall is about 100 m (330 ft) long, 3 m (9.8 ft) high by 3.5 m (11 ft) wide. It is divided into two sections between which there were originally steel gates. Nearby are other obstacles such as dragon’s teeth, reinforced concrete blocks and lengths of railway track set in concrete and with wire entanglements. Many of the relics show signs of live weapons training and the main wall has two breaches caused by demolition devices.

You can discover the Atlantic Wall on a 5 mile walk; www.surreyhills.org/surrey-hills-60/atlantic-wall/

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60 PLACES TO SEE IN THE SURREY HILLS

Limpsfield Common mini woodland houses Discover a miniature world on Limpsfield Common. National Trust Volunteers have built mini houses for woodland creatures. Discover Hedgehog Hall, Peter Rabbit’s Post Office, Fox Villa and more. If you’re lucky, and as quiet as a mouse, you may even spot one of the secretive woodland creatures. A good time to visit is first thing in the morning or last thing at night. You can find Ridlands Grove just off Ridlands Lane which is about half a mile south of the A25 on the B269 (Kent Hatch Road) heading towards Edenbridge from Oxted.

Discover more about the mini woodland houses; www.surreyhills.org/surrey-hills-60/limpsfield-common-mini-woodlandhouses/

The Wilberforce Memorial On 19 July 1873 Samuel Wilberforce, ‘Soapy Sam’ the Bishop of Winchester, had a tragic accident on the Abinger Roughs. His family erected a granite memorial on the spot where he fell, and you can see this Grade II listed monument near Leasers Barn.

The Roughs was formerly part of the Abinger Hall Estate. In the late 19th century the land was planted with specimen trees, plantations and rhododendrons to form open glades with interlinking paths; a wilderness garden. It was created by Thomas Henry Farrer of Abinger Hall, and you can still see some of the original garden today.

There’s also a great 3 mile walk around Abinger Roughs which takes in the memorial; www.surreyhills.org/surrey-hills-60/the-wilberforce-memorial/

Wanborough Great Barn Wanborough Great Barn is the oldest and most important wooden building in Surrey, Sussex and Hampshire. Built in 1388 by the Cistercian monks of Waverley Abbey and used for storing and processing crops and fleeces.

It is an aisled barn, made from massive oak timbers, with large doors on both long sides to permit entry and exit by carts. Constructed from some of the many oak trees that covered much of Surrey in the middle-ages, Wanborough Great Barn was part of a ‘grange’ – a farm supplying the abbey’s needs.

Discover more about Wanborough Great Barn; www.surreyhills.org/surrey-hills-60/wanborough-great-barn/ These offer just a snapshot of some of the wonderful things there are to get out and see in the Surrey Hills. For a full list of 60 places to see in the Surrey Hills visit www.surreyhills.org/surrey-hills-60/. To win a complete set of Surrey Hills limited edition prints, visit www.vantagepointmag.co.uk/competitions.

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MOLE VALLEY SATURDAY 8TH TO SUNDAY 9TH SEPTEMBER THURSDAY 13TH TO SUNDAY 16TH SEPTEMBER 6 days of FREE events for all the family in Celebration of Mole Valley’s Heritage

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EXTRAORDINARY WOMEN

Launch Event: Mrs Margaret Greville of Polesden Lacey: A Woman of Substance (see page 31)

From left: The programme; Emmeline Pethwick Lawrence with Mrs Pankhurst's daughter Cristabel; Mary Yohe; and Marie Stopes.

HERITAGE OPEN Days, England’s largest cultural festival, takes place in September. The programme of events for Mole Valley has been published online and in booklet form with over 70 events organised throughout the district, all of them free to visitors.

There is a special emphasis on telling the stories of extraordinary women with connections to Mole Valley.

the internationally famous to the more obscure, but all with life histories that can be bizarre, fantastic, poignant, moving and inspirational. Our women include geologists, social hostesses, actresses and novelists, social campaigners and political activists.

Marie Stokes and Jane Austen are two of our wellknown ‘extraordinary women’, but who was Mary Yeo and the Baroness de T’Serclaes?

Heritage Open Days is now England’s largest cultural festival supported by the National Trust and players of the People’s Postcode Lottery. Events in Mole Valley, taking place on 8th and 9th and 13th-16th September, are organised by the local museums, local businesses, volunteer groups, societies and individual property owners. Music, drama, talks, guided walks, demonstrations and open buildings are use to tell the stories of people and places that are special to the towns and villages of the area.

To launch our ‘extraordinary women’ Heritage Open Days theme, Sian Evans, author of the definitive biography of Mrs Margaret Greville of Polesden Lacey, will give an illustrated talk on the life of this remarkable lady. The event will take place in the Leatherhead Theatre on Friday 14 September at 7.30pm. Tickets can be obtained from the theatre’s box office and, as with all Heritage Open Days events, admission is free.

Two events that took place 100 years ago have helped to mould the Mole Valley programme: the Representation of the People Act, which gave some women the vote for the first time, and the ending of the First World War. Visitors to Heritage Open Days events in and around Dorking and Leatherhead will discover the significant role local people played in the Suffragette Movement, but they will also be able to celebrate the influence of a range of extraordinary women with links to Mole Valley from the 16th century to the present day. Our extraordinary women range from

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The ending of the First World War is another theme explored in a number of events. There is a chance to understand the impact that the war had on local communities and get a taste of what life was like 100 years ago.

The full list of events is contained in the Heritage Open Days booklet available from the Council offices in Dorking, the Leatherhead Institute, local libraries, National Trust properties and a number of other outlets. Alternatively you can visit heritageopendays.org.uk and access online the complete listings of Heritage Open Days events for the whole of England.

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These cute Little Gem lettuce cups make perfect bite sized scoops for a delicious cheat’s version of the classic Caesar salad.

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3 tbsp mayonnaise, 1 clove garlic, crushed, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, 20g parmesan, finely grated plus a little extra for decoration, 4 radishes, cut into wedges, 3 spring onions cut into strips, 1 ready-roasted chicken breast, shredded, 2 Little Gem lettuces.

Serves 6 as a starter or more as a canapé.

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3. Separate the leaves of the Little Gem lettuce and lay out on a platter. Spoon a little of the chicken mix into each lettuce leaf and top with the extra parmesan and left over spring onion.

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Ingredients:

300g strawberries and raspberries, leaves from 1 stem of mint, 50g icing sugar, 100ml Pimm’s, 200ml lemonade. To decorate: 4 slices cucumber, quartered, 4 strawberries, sliced.

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PLANT HERITAGE are a plant conservation charity, based in Guildford, that encourage horticulturists, botanists, and gardeners to grow, propagate, share, and conserve a wide range of plants to protect and safeguard the variety of plants we have available to grow and enjoy. This year, they are celebrating their 40th anniversary, so to mark the occasion they asked garden designer Jackie Currie to create an exhibit for the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2018, to publicise the value of Plant Heritage’s work.

Plant Heritage are a self-funding charitable organisation with limited resources, but thanks to the efforts of their staff and trustees, as well as the dedication of the growers of over 600 National Collection holders across the country, the actual value of this charity’s work is priceless. It’s often assumed that a plant, once it’s released for sale, is held in vast numbers and will always be available for us to purchase forever more, but this is seldom the case. Plant stocks are often lower than you might expect; many plants that are popular one minute can fall from favour the next, so unless nurseries and gardeners grow, propagate, and share

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Clockwise from top left: Alium 'Ostara'; Geum 'Lemon Drops'; Rosa 'Madame Isaac Pereire'.

plants, there is no guarantee that we will be able to find a particular plant in the future.

Plants are valuable to us in so many ways. They may produce compounds which are essential components in medical treatments, a plant may produce delicious fruit or vegetables, or a plant might be a valuable garden plant, which flowers earlier or later, or flowers for longer. A plant might be special as it copes when grown in a particular soil type, or a plant might be valued for its ability to survive extended periods of cold, heat, drought or wet weather.

National Collection holders are passionate growers of a particular group of plants. These range from National Collections set up to honour a particular plant breeder, for example Sarah Cook’s National Collection of Irises introduced by Sir Cedric Morris, or National Collections set up to safeguard plants from a particular location, such as Linda Heywood’s National Collection of Echium Species and Cultivars from Macaronesian Islands. There are

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PLANT HERITAGE many collections of fascinating plants, like Nigel Hewitt-Cooper, of Hewitt-Cooper Carnivorous Plants’ National Collection of Drosera. Jackie Currie holds a National Collection of Allium Species, Cultivars, and Hybrids, and Julian Reed holds a National Collection of Hardy Polypodium Cultivars, while Jonathan Hogarth holds a National Collection of Small and Miniature Hostas.

Jackie Currie, as a National Collection holder as well as a garden designer, was the perfect choice to design and build the Plant Heritage exhibit for the horticultural calendar’s most prestigious event, the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. Having said this, Jackie had quite a challenge before her.

The RHS contacted Plant Heritage just five weeks before the Chelsea Flower Show was due to open when an exhibitor pulled out due to the effects of the unseasonable cold weather this spring. Jackie had just over a month to come up with a design, source the plants, and create an exhibit! She had to fit in her full-time day job as well as organising the display, so had a very busy time. Thankfully she was ably assisted by Plant Heritage’s Show Manager, Gill Groombridge.

Plant Heritage’s Chelsea exhibit was entitled ‘The Heart of Plant Heritage’, as the National Plant Collections are at the heart of Plant Heritage’s conservation work. The exhibit featured plants from 25 different National Collections, including roses borrowed from Mottisfont Abbey’s National Collection of pre-1900 Shrub Roses. Mottisfont Abbey’s National Collection of Roses was established

by Graham Stuart Thomas in the 1970s, and this magnificent rose collection is home to many old and rare varieties of rose. Without the dedication of the renowned plantsman Graham Stuart Thomas, who planted the roses, and the support of Plant Heritage and the National Trust, who maintain the collection, these roses may otherwise have become extinct and lost to us forever.

Plant Heritage’s Chelsea exhibit featured an Acer from the National Collection at Westonbirt Arboretum, lavender from Downderry Nursery’s National Collection of Lavender, as well as Alliums from Jackie Currie’s National Collection of Alliums.

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Top: From left - Lorraine Smith, Alan Titchmarsh, Jackie Currie, Steve Currie and Gill Groombridge at Chelsea. Above: Plant Heritage's 40th Anniversary stand at Chelsea.

The RHS judges were impressed with the Plant Heritage exhibit, presenting the display with a Silver-Gilt Medal at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2018.

If you’re interested, you can support Plant Heritage by making a donation or becoming a member. Plant Heritage members enjoy many benefits including invitations to attend talks and workshops arranged by a network of local groups across the country, visits to gardens, specialist nurseries, National Plant Collections, and Plant Heritage’s specialist plant fairs, where you can buy a wide range of rare and unusual plants. Members can take part in Plant Heritage’s annual plant exchange, and twice a year members also receive the Plant Heritage Journal, which is full of interesting articles about plants. As a member and National Collection Holder myself, I can tell you that Plant Heritage is a lovely, friendly society; by joining and attending the meetings, you’re sure to make some great friends!

FIND OUT MORE For more articles about the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, gardening advice for the month ahead, and much more besides, visit my website www.pumpkinbeth.com

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Chidham Circular Summer is a lovely time to visit the seaside, as long as you are away from the crowds. This is a 5 mile circular walk with some of the best panoramic views of the harbour at Chichester. There is always something to watch on the water, whether it is groups of young people learning to sail or kayak, or birds diving for fish. This walk is taken with permission from Chichester Harbour Conservancy.

• THE WALK 1. Take the first path on the left out of the car park. Going up a few steps you can see Bosham Church in the distance (position A on the map).

Turn to the right and then left along the field edge, heading towards the shoreline.

2. At the shoreline path, turn right and keep going.

Just before you reach the big accommodation boat for Christian Youth Enterprises (B) , the path turns inland. Carefully follow the footpath signs around the buildings and activity fields of the two sailing centres. You will shortly come onto a hard surfaced path through a dinghy park.

3. The path then turns left towards the shoreline.

This section is suitable for wheelchairs. It was opened in 1988 on land kindly donated by Martin Beale, whose family still live at Cobnor House.

4. Keep on the path, there are a number of benches along this route for a break and to enjoy the view. The path eventually leads down a few steps to the shoreline. Turn right along the

shore. Once you have passed the shoreline oaks, climb back up onto the bank. Take the footpath that heads inland to the right of the fence (C) .

5. When the path reaches the shoreline, turn right and look out for the footpath sign to the right (D) . The path goes down a few steps and turns back on itself. Turn left at the field edge to walk inland across fields. At the road, turn right.

You will shortly come to some houses and then the Old House at Home pub.

6. Past the pub the road bears to the left. Take time to visit the church and look out for their collection of historical ‘teasel people’. Just before the church there is a footpath on the right (E).

Keep on this wide grassy path as it wiggles around fields.

7. On the straight section with electricity poles look out for the small unsigned path on the left leading back to the road. Turn right to return to the car park.

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Motor Neurone Disease Association • PROFILE MND kills an average of six people every day within the UK, a third within 12 months of diagnosis and more than half within two years. As yet, there is no cure or effective treatment.

The Motor Neurone Disease Association The Motor Neurone Disease Association (MNDA) was founded in 1979 by a group of volunteers with very personal experience of living with or caring for someone with MND. Since then, they have grown significantly, with an ever-increasing community of volunteers, supporters and staff.

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Motor Neurone Disease (MND) is a rapidly progressive terminal neurological disease that affects the brain and spinal cord. It attacks the nerves that control movement; people with MND can still think and feel, but their muscles no longer work.

MND can leave people locked in a failing body, unable to move, talk and eventually breathe. It affects up to 5,000 adults in the UK at any one time, from all communities.

They are the only national charity in England, Wales and Northern Ireland focused on MND care, research and campaigning.

They provide vital care and support for people with MND, their families and carers, through a wide range of financial and support services and specialist equipment, whilst also funding and promoting research that leads to new understanding and treatments, and ultimately brings us closer to a cure for MND. They also campaign and raise awareness so the needs of people with MND and everyone who cares for them are recognised and addressed by wider society.

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August is upon us and school holidays have arrived, so if you are not sunning yourself abroad there is a multitude of events and clubs still taking place in your area to entertain you and your family. If, like me, you are not having a big holiday away and need some ideas to make your staycation more fun, grab a nice cool drink, sit down, browse through this month’s Jottings and add a few dates to your diary.

Surrey Cycle Challenge Launched Registration now open for 9th September event The Surrey Cycle Challenge, a brand-new event, has been launched by The Children’s Trust. The challenge is encouraging cyclists to get on their bikes to raise money for children with brain injury and neurodisability. Cyclists are given the choice between a 46 or 68 mile route. Both challenges will start and finish at the charity’s specialist centre in Tadworth. Cyclists will be able to look forward to the all-important after party at The Children’s Trust headquarters where they will enjoy a complimentary sports massage, food and music. Entry fee £35. To register or for further information and visit www. thechildrenstrust.org.uk/cycle.

Surrey Dolls House Group First Tuesday of each month Surrey Dolls House Group meet at the Friends Meeting House, Butter Hill, South Street, Dorking. Do you own a dolls house or envy someone else who does? Do you imagine who you would like to live in it or just want to furnish it with your own daydreams? If so, do come along to a meeting. They are a small friendly group with a wealth of knowledge and experience to help you to achieve this. They have a programme of projects and your first two consecutive visits are free. Contact surreydollshousegroup@gmail.com.

Headway Charity Monthly drop-in First Friday of each month 10.30am-2pm The average person in the street often completely fails to notice the disabilities faced by someone with a brain injury, when they first meet. Unfortunately the individual’s disabilities, such as loss of memory, mean that the simplest tasks in life can be the most problematic. This can make sustaining a social life a very difficult business indeed. The Drop In is an informal time for people to meet and socialise with others who are affected by brain injury. Held at Headway House, North Road, Guildford, GU2 9PU. For more information contact the team on 01483 454433, email: enquiries@headwaysurrey.org.

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Watermill Jazz at Betchworth Park Golf Club Tuesday evenings The weekly Tuesday evening programme of Dorking's Watermill Jazz in August features on the 7th the quartet of Shetland-born saxophonist and composer Josephine Davies, followed by the Tom Farmer quartet on the 14th.The nine piece Buck Clayton Legacy Band, co-led by Matthias Seuffert and Alyn Shipton (bass player and presenter of BBC Radio 3's Jazz Record Requests programme) perform on the 21st and Quintet-a-Tete on the 28th. Visit www.watermilljazz.co.uk for full details and to book online, or call Steve on 07415 815784.

Dorking Museum exhibition: 'Dorking 1918' Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays in August 10am-4pm The exhibition focuses on the end of the Great War: how the news was received and how it was celebrated, how the dead were commemorated and the long-term impact of the war on the community. It also looks at those whose lives were changed for ever and biographies of nearly 1000 local casualties. Held at Dorking Museum, 62 West Street, Dorking RH4 1BS. For details please visit www.dorkingmuseum.org. uk or call 01306 876591.

Leatherhead Lunchtime Concerts Various Dates during August 12.30pm At Leatherhead Methodist Church this month on the 2nd August Emma Williams, recorders Wezi Elliott, lute/theorbo. On the 23rd August Music of the Scottish Baroque, Ensemble Hesperi: Mary-Jannet Leith, recorders and Thomas Allery, harpsichord. Finally on the 30th Couperin and Telemann: Ensemble Molière: Flavia Hirte, Baroque flute, Alice Earll, violin, Kate Conway, viola da gamba and Satoko Doi-Luck, harpsichord. For full details on these events visit www.musiconthursdays.org.

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Clay Stories: An Interactive Pottery Exhibition Throughout August until 3rd September Held at the National Trust’s Leith Hill Place in Dorking, Farnham-based ceramics collective ‘artists@318ceramics’ will

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present Clay Stories, an exhibition of ceramic art inspired by the house and its history. Leith Hill Place is intimately tied to a plethora of creative names: composer Ralph Vaughan Williams, naturalist Charles Darwin, and Josiah Wedgwood III, grandson of the famous potter. Artists@318ceramics, a collective of artisanal artists, some of whom have exhibited nationally and internationally, will draw from this rich history to create brand new artworks in clay. Free entry with normal admission from Fridays to Sundays. For more information visit nationaltrust. org.uk/leith-hill-place.

Bookham Country Market Every Friday 10.15am-11.30am Providing a friendly atmosphere where people can meet over tea/coffee and cake as well as buying from the well-stocked tables of local suppliers. These include baked goods and prepared meals, free range eggs, meat from Conisbees in East Horsley, home made preserves, locally grown plants and vegetables and a wide range of craft items. They are open every Friday in the Old Barn Hall, Church Road, Bookham, KT23 3PQ. Sunset Cruises Friday 3rd August 7.30pm Enjoy an evening trip on the canal watching the scenery change from daylight to dusk whilst enjoying a glass of Pimm’s and either a delicious Ploughman’s Supper. Tickets are £21 per person. Booking in advance essential via www. weyandarun.co.uk.

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RunBacchus Marathon at Denbies Entry open for 9th September race A celebration of English wine, fancy dress... and running.

Fabulous and fun are the two words that best sum up the Surrey Bacchus Marathon and Half-Marathon. Set in the stunning surroundings of Denbies Vineyard, the Bacchus has rapidly become a must-do event on the UK running calendar.

Most of the field turn out in fancy dress, there are numerous bands playing, but it's the drinks station on route that separate Bacchus from other running events and epitomise the spirit of the event. You will be able to sample English wines along the course with food and soft drinks to accompany them. There's a post-race hog roast where the party carries on long into the evening. The field is limited to 2700 entries and always sells out so don't wait too long to enter. Bookings can be made via www.runbacchus.com or call 01252 393797.

Clay Stories Workshop Saturday 4th August 10:30am and 2pm Visit Leith Hill Place and join 318 ceramics to create a bowl to be part of a mass display at Leith Hill Place in August.

Booking advised on 01306 711685. £5 per person.

Dave Rose’s Fundraising Skydive Dave took to the skies in July for his first ever skydive at the grand old age of 81, in memory of his wife, Sheila who was cared for at St Catherine’s Hospice. He said “The jump on Sunday at Headcorn was fantastic, I’m still on a buzz!” He smashed his £1000 target and raised £1,492 for St Catherine’s Hospice (Crawley) who cared for his wife who suffered with

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For more information, please call Guy Tortise on 01372 374653 or visit www.mvibc.co.uk pancreatic and lung cancer. Visit Dave’s JustGiving page and read his full story - late donations welcome, www.justgiving. com/fundraising/dave-rose-skydive.

Beginners Ballroom and Latin Dance Classes Every Wednesday 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 details.

Dorking Museum Family Activities Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays in August 10am-4pm Enjoy their fun and creative family activities during the holidays - quizzes and fun craft activity with a different theme every two weeks. Scavenger Hunt and make a museum scavenger, scrapbook and make a family museum, numbers game and make a museum explorer badge or bracelet. For full details and bookings please visit their website www. dorkingmuseum.org.uk or call 01306 876591.

Oddfellows Lunch Club Tuesday 7th August 12.15pm Join the Mid-Surrey Oddfellows for a relaxed informal lunch.

This month’s Lunch Club is at The Edmund Tylney, Wetherspoons, High Street, Leatherhead. Everyone just pays for their own drinks and meal on the day. To book and for more information contact Jenny at the Mid Surrey office 01306 877 792 or email Mid-Surrey@oddfellows.co.uk August 2018

Music in Dorking Various dates during August As usual this is a quiet month for concerts as we all enjoy (hopefully!) some good summer weather. There are just a few events to mention; at Leith Hill Place, once the home of Ralph Vaughan Williams, the Vaughan Williams Singers give a concert to mark the 60th anniversary of the composer’s death. At the Dorking Halls you can see a live broadcast from Glyndebourne of Samuel Barber’s opera, Vanessa. They’ve had a very good season of music in Dorking, thanks to their local choirs, orchestras, festivals and the Dorking Concertgoers. We are so lucky to have a rich and varied range of art, music and culture in this area. Sadly, the future of the Performing Arts Library, in Dorking, is currently under threat from money-saving plans.

Many organisations – choirs, orchestras, theatre groups, etc - rely on the library for performance materials. The Friends of the library (FoSPAL) have plans for the library to be run by a newly-formed charity. If you can, please support these plans – you will be helping to ensure the future of music in Dorking and Mole Valley.

Leatherhead Lunchtime Concerts Various Dates 12.30pm At St John’s School, Old Chapel this month on the 9th will be countertenor Daniel Collins (of The Sixteen), with accompanist. On the 15th, Main Quad with Guest organist: Anthony Gritten, Head of Undergraduate Performance Royal Academy of Music. Finally on the 16th, Musique de la Chambre du Roi: French Baroque music for viols & theorbo and Chelys Consort: music by Couperin (350th year),

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Jottings Forqueray and Marin Marais. For full details on these events visit www.musiconthursdays.org.

Summer Writing Days in Bookham Tuesday 7th, Saturday 18th and Friday 31st August 10am4pm Spend a day with a small, friendly group writing in the house and garden of a well-published writer and experienced workshop leader. Costs £16 - discount if more than one book. Bring your own lunch. 7th, Write from your roots where you've come from, what you've learnt. 18th, Find inspiration and fire imagination and 31st, Let your pen and spirit sing, including live musical inspiration. Visit www. chrisleonardwriting.uk or phone Chris on 01372 803995.

Home-Start Guildford Volunteers Needed Can you spare a few hours each week to help a family with young children? Home-Start Guildford is a family support charity covering the whole of the Guildford Borough, plus Bookham and Fetcham in Mole Valley. Their next Volunteer Preparation Course starts in September and they are recruiting now. If you have parenting experience, would like to make a real difference and are interested in learning new skills on this friendly, free course, please call Debbie or Liz on 01483 511181, or email office@hsguildford.org.uk for more info.

Summer Weekend to Support Children In Darfur Friday 10th to Sunday 12th August An entire weekend of events will be taking place at a private house in Dorking this August, in order to raise funds to support children living in extreme poverty in Darfur, Sudan. Dorking based charity Kids for Kids are inviting Surrey residents to come along to enjoying food, drink, art, music, and exclusive stalls. For more information you can visit their website at www.kidsforkids.org.uk/event/summer-weekendextravaganza.

Dorking Museum - call for local memories of WWII Their oral history team has been interviewing local people on their memories of WWII - bombers, doodlebugs, soldiers stationed here, food rationing, plane crashes, etc. and is looking to record more personal experiences and memories of life in the Dorking area during the war for their archives and to keep the memories alive. If this is you or someone you know, contact the Museum on 01306 876591 or admin@ dorkingmuseum.org.uk.

Yoga Gold Leatherhead Tuesdays 3.15pm-4.15pm The class is taught by Charlotte, an experienced Yoga teacher, who teaches Yoga to a wide range of people. Structured to meet the needs and abilities of the participants, whether they be sitting in a chair or working on a mat. Yoga is an excellent way to improve flexibility, keep joints working and to keep you mobile. £8 per class or £24 for a block of four classes for members. (Membership £13 p.a.) Held at The Fairfield Centre, 34, Swan Court, off Leret Way, Leatherhead KT22 8AH. Telephone 01372 376058 to book your place.

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Leatherhead Community Association Walks First and second Wednesday of each month Peter Humphreys has been working hard to plan new walks around the beautiful Surrey countryside. Non-members are welcome to all these events and your first walk is free with a £3 charge for each subsequent walk. They are designed to be gentle and at modest pace, with few stiles, and easy gradients.

The morning, three to four mile walks, last about two hours and usually alternate with four to six mile walks, the latter incorporating a lunch or picnic break. You could be walking near Rusper or Richmond, Capel or Cranleigh, with many different places in between. Full details from Peter Humphreys on 01372 378347.

Charity Open Garden and Summer Fête Friday 10th to Sunday 12th August 10.30am-4pm In aid of Kids For Kids charity, this garden with over one acre will include an exhibition of original art, plus a Summer Fete with a range of selected stalls and a unique taste of the Caribbean from Jamaican street food company Boxfood.

Founder of the Dorking based charity, Patricia Parker MBE, is organising the event and will be opening up her own home and garden, as her personal effort to raise funds for those in desperate need. She is aiming to raise enough to feed 100 families from the event. The weekend will open with a Private View for the Art Exhibition by Patricia herself on the 10th. Entry by donation (£5) to include tea/coffee/wine and homemade cakes. Held at Denebank, Cotmandene, Dorking, RH4 2BL. For Hire - Walliswood Village Hall The refurbished hall now has free Wi-Fi, is double glazed throughout and is fully centrally heated. It has a fully fitted kitchen and the main hall can seat up to 80 people at tables.

The hall is ideal for holding parties, family gatherings, and business meetings/training sessions. Bi-fold doors open on to a large secure playing field, perfect for children’s birthday parties. For further information contact Valerie Miles: 01306 627248 or valerie@fivemiles.co.uk alternatively visit the website www.walliswood.org.

Okewood Ockley And Forest Green Summer Fair Saturday 11th August 12 noon-5pm This is a traditional rural show, fun and entertainment for all ages. Celebrating 125 years, this year’s event will also include a flower show and fun dog show. Held at The Recreation Ground, Okewood Hill, near Ockley, Dorking RH5 5PU. Check their website for more information about the show, schedules, photographs and reports on last year’s show www. okewoodhillsummerfair.org. Adult entry £3, under 16s free.

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In partnership with Scorpion Scaffolding - 01483 235514 Chasamba ClassesiIn Beare Green and Capel Various dates This is a partner free fitness class using Ballroom and Latin dance steps. Previous experience is not needed, just a desire to get fit doing some great moves. Go at your own pace - just step it out and enjoy the music or go for a higher intensity workout. It’s entirely up to you. Find them on Facebook or email sheila.chamberlain@btinternet.com for Capel classes or chasambawithnicola@hotmail.com for Beare Green.

The Royal British Legion Women's Section Every Second Monday 7pm Their meetings cover interesting speakers, members nights, raising funds for the Poppy Appeal and a lot more. If you feel this group is something you would like to try, please go along.

For further information please phone Jane on 01372 811422.

Held at North Leatherhead Community Centre, Kingston Road, Leatherhead.

Quaker Meeting Sunday 12th August 6.30pm An evening meeting is held on the second Sunday of each month at Park House, Randall's Road Leatherhead, KT22 0AH. All are welcome to join us in exploring a different approach to spiritual worship focusing on silence and stillness. For more information contact Catherine Carr (01483 283693) or catherinemcarr15@gmail.com.

The Arts Society Dorking Second Tuesday of the month 9.30am for a 10.30am lecture During 2018 they have a wonderful series of lectures and visits arranged. They meet in the Dorking Halls. You can learn about things such as the Nations Hidden Oil Paintings; The Making of Venice from Swamp to Serenissima; Pop Art in the Swinging Sixties. Visits planned include a trip to Laverstock Mill and the Bombay Sapphire Gin Distillery. Further information on their website: www.theartssocietydorking.org.uk.

Dorking Branch of the Embroiderers' Guild Second Monday of the month 10am-12.30pm Join them for coffee and a talk at the Friends Meeting House, Dorking RH42LE. New members and visitors are welcome, the only requirement is an interest in stitch and textiles.

The junior branch, Dorking Young Textile Group, meets on the second Saturday of the month at South Holmwood Parish Room RH54JX. They have a varied programme, introducing their members (aged 7-18) to a wide variety of creative textile techniques. New members welcome. Contact jofreeborough@hotmail.com for details.

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Tylney Luncheon Club Second Wednesday of each month 12.30pm for 1pm lunch They are a ladies social luncheon club which meets at the Leatherhead Leisure Centre. They have a speaker at each meeting. New members are always welcome. If any lady would like to join them please contact Iris on 01932 864822 or Edna on 01372 379303.

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PUB NIGHTS, MEALS, PARTIES DINNER DANCES, BBQs, WALKS BOWLING, BADMINTON, RACING DAY TRIPS, HOLIDAYS, CINEMA THEATRE, QUIZZES PLUS MUCH MUCH MORE...

Our club is for people on their own over 40 to meet, have fun and enjoy the company of like-minded friends. Members are mostly based in Surrey and the surrounding area.

YOUR NEW SOCIAL LIFE STARTS HERE! Visit the website: www.solosocial.co.uk Email: enquiries.solo@gmail.com Telephone: 07717 170376 Dorking Museum – ‘Local Heroes’ Short Film Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays in August 10am-4pm A short film telling the story of local suffrage campaigners Emmeline and Frederick Pethick-Lawrence, made in conjunction with Royal Holloway and filmed in Dorking, Holmwood and Leith Hill, is available to view in the Museum to mark the centenary of the vote for women. Kathy Atherton's book on the fight for the vote in the Surrey Hills is also available. Held at Dorking Museum, 62 West Street, Dorking RH4 1BS. For details please visit www.dorkingmuseum.org. uk or call 01306 876591.

Papermaking Workshops at Box Hill Sunday 12th August, 11am-12.30pm, 1.30pm-3pm or 3.30pm-5pm Join artist Jane Ponsford to make paper incorporating pigments and materials from the local landscape and find out more about her project, ‘Terrain’. This is a free public event, open to everyone over seven years (adults must stay with children). But places are limited so booking is highly recommended.Visit www.surreyunearthed.org for more information.

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 for details r.lindsay339@btinternet.com or Terry terrylazenby@terrylazenby.plus.com.

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Dorking Business Breakfast Group Every Thursday from 7am This is Dorking's oldest and largest business networking group with members from over thirty local businesses. They meet at Betchworth Park Golf Club near Dorking, to exchange business referrals and discuss matters affecting the town. For further information about Dorking Business Breakfast Group, please visit www.dorkingbbg.com.

Surrey Branch of the Western Front Association Wednesday 15th August 7.30pm This month Charles Messenger talk is ‘Planning the attack at Amiens in August 1918’. In its centenary month, Charles talks about the reasons for the success of the attack that began the ‘100 days’ destruction of the German army that ended the Great War and how this reflected on how the BEF had developed through the war. Meeting Cobham Day Centre.

Free admission but £3 donation requested. Full details from Andy Thompson by emailing info@eyewitnesstours.com.

Chair Exercise at The Christian Centre Dorking Every Tuesday 11am Seated exercise to music designed for the more mature person to increase strength, flexibility and improve balance.

People with disabilities are welcome. For more information please call Jasmin on 07584 861802.

Fossil Ocean Floor by Jonathan Parsons Until 31st August Fossil Ocean Floor is a monumental installation at Milton Court Farm, Westcott near Dorking. Artist Jonathan Parsons has created a series of large scale letters composed of a matrix of bright discs. The work can be viewed from the carriage road at Ranmore Common, the train from West Dorking and the footpath across Milton Court Farm. Visit www.surreyunearthed.org/ fossil-ocean-floor/ for further information.

Oddfellows Boat Trip on Wey and Arun Canal Wednesday August 15th 10.45am for 11am departure Meeting at the Wey and Arun Canal Centre in Loxwood. £10 per person including coffee and tea. This private chartered two hour trip will cruise along the idyllic Loxwood section of the canal on the Surrey/West Sussex border. All welcome but booking essential. Optional lunch after the trip from 1pm at The Onslow Arms, pay for your own drinks and meal on the day. To book contact Jenny at the Mid Surrey office 01306 877792 or Mid-Surrey@oddfellows.co.uk.

Dorking Wanderers Youth are Recruiting Formed in 2002 as Ockley Acorns, the club became affiliated with Dorking Wanderers in 2015. The club is dedicated to youth football development. They welcome all players aged six to adulthood. The football club has access to a variety of grass pitches in addition to the new stadium with a 3G pitch at the new Meadowbank stadium in Dorking. They provide a friendly and structured environment in which the game of football can be fun and enjoyable. They are currently looking at recruiting players for the 2018/19 season. For more information contact Dan, chairperson.dwyfc@gmail.com or dorkingwanderersfixtures@gmail.com.

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HIDDEN SURREY THE COMMUNITY Foundation model is a global, philanthropic movement operating in over 1,800 communities worldwide. In the UK, there are 46 Community Foundations. At the heart of the concept is the simple theme of ‘local giving for local need’.

Laura Thurlow, Chief Executive at the Community Foundation for Surrey, explains how the foundation is supporting many ‘hidden’ charities helping meet local needs that exist right on your doorstep.

When responding with the name of the organisation I am so delighted to work for, it is not uncommon to be greeted with a dazed expression. There are many local people still unaware of The Community Foundation for Surrey, despite the vital work we do in enabling local philanthropy and supporting hundreds of Surrey based charities and groups each year.

Perhaps this is because Surrey is predominantly thought to be one of the most affluent counties in the UK. But while parts of our county are rated as the best places to live, sadly our research, titled ‘Surrey Uncovered’, has revealed the very real needs that surround us.

Did you know that Surrey has one of the highest levels of domestic abuse? Or that, in some areas, income deprivation is affecting more than 30% of children? It is these needs which motivate us to raise awareness of the importance of philanthropy and encourage local people to get involved.

Charities Supported Near You Leatherhead Youth Project supports young people in North Leatherhead and across the borough of Mole Valley. Based at All Saints Church in Leatherhead, which was modernised and converted into a youth centre in 2005, the charity strives to see positive social transformation amongst teenagers in deprived communities and provide youth services which help young people feel valued, encouraged, learn new skills, and successfully transition to adulthood.

The Meeting Room runs daytime drop in centres for homeless, socially isolated and marginalised individuals living and passing through Epsom & Ewell and Mole Valley. The group offers a warm, safe and friendly environment where everyone is made to feel welcome and provided with a chance to eat, relax and socialise. The group also assists people by signposting them to agencies or professional bodies for further support.

FIND OUT MORE For more informatiuon, email: info@cfsurrey.org.uk, phone 01483 478092 or visit the website at www.cfsurrey.org.uk.

We work with donors who want to give back to their communities and voluntary groups providing vital services for local people and disadvantaged individuals. Companies, individuals, families and trusts can establish a fund with us, and we will work closely with them to help direct their giving to the causes and themes they care about in Surrey.

Last year, we awarded £1.2 million in grants to charities and groups working hard to better Surrey, that sadly often go unnoticed, despite making a significant impact within the local community.

It is these ‘hidden’ charities making the biggest difference that we are so proud to support.

We are incredibly proud to have generated £22m across Surrey since our inception in 2005 and we are confident that, by inspiring more philanthropic individuals to become involved, it will not be long before we generate even more for our communities.

Whether you’re a local group looking for funding, or someone wanting to support the local community, we would love to hear from you, so please do get in touch!

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Jottings Guildford Rambling Club’s Walks Programme Various dates during August Visitors are welcome to give us a try. We normally start at 10am. For the 4 mile morning walk from Pirbright on the 16th, call Margaret on 07766 963950. For the 10 mile circular walk from near Chilworth on the 19th, contact Alastair on 07768 907001. A start below Box Hill takes us for a 9 mile walk on the 26th, look to Mick 07765 205353 for that one. The 10 mile figure of 8 from Selborne on the 2nd September will be led by David on 07922 189114. Dick, on 07516 407936, is the leader for the 10 mile figure of 8 walk from Wood Street on the 9th. The September walks are open to visitors from Guildford’s Walkfest. Full details can be found at www. guildfordramblingclub.org.uk.

Quiz and Nibbles Cruise Friday 17th August 6.30pm-8pm Enjoy a quiz, a glass of wine and a selection of 'nibbles' whilst gently cruising along the beautiful canal. £40 for a table for 4 persons - and all inclusive! Bookings for all the special events and weekend public trips can be made online via the Trust website. For enquiries about private charters, volunteering and membership call The Wey & Arun Canal Trust Office on 01403 752403 or email office@weyandarun.co.uk.www. weyandarun.co.uk.

Ashtead Bowling Club Free 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.

Local Leatherhead Band Welcome You Fridays 8pm Local band, Badger Set, raise money for Wildlife Aid in Leatherhead, but also play for other charities too. They rehearse in King George Vth Hall in Effingham and would like to invite you to come out for an evening to hear them play and have some company. Email cherylmusical@gmail.com for more details.

Leatherhead Choral Society Every Monday 7.45pm It is a well-known fact that singing is good for you. If you want to find out for yourself, go along and try out this friendly choir in Leatherhead - no auditions required. They meet weekly on Mondays during term-time, at Christ Church, Epsom Road, Leatherhead KT22 8ST. For more information visit www. leatherhead-choral.net or call Sue on 01372 376831.

Capel Show Saturday 18th August 12 noon This year Capel Horticultural Society celebrates a significant anniversary - 125 years of encouraging horticulture in Capel and surrounding villages. Flowers, fruit, vegetables, photography, art, crafts and home produce fill the display space. Whilst outside the surrounding Recreation Ground

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has much to offer. Visit the traditional village fete, complete with fabulous food and drink offerings. Enjoy a delicious tea whilst listening to the silver band. Hobby and handicraft displays, exhibitors selling home-made produce, crafts and plants and a terrific fun Dog Show provide a great afternoon’s entertainment. The lower part of the ground will be filled with Classic Cars and Bikes. All this for just £5 per adult, children 15 and under free. Capel Show provides local organisations and charities a great opportunity to fundraise.

To download a schedule at www.capelhorticulturalsociety. org.uk Dorking Walkers Every Tuesday and Thursday Would you like to try walking with a friendly local group? Two hour walks (four to five miles) within ten miles of Dorking.

Contact Ann on 01306 888745, check out their website www.surreycommunity.info/dorkingwalkers or email dorkingwalkers@gmail.com.

Sing-A-Long To The Greatest Showman Saturday 18th August 7.30pm Organised by Capel Cricket Club. Entry is £5 per adult, under 16’s free. Bring a picnic and chair, dress as one of the characters if you like, they guarantee a fun family evening.

Don’t worry if the weather lets us down as they have the Marquee. To download a schedule and for more information visit www.capelhorticulturalsociety.org.uk Dorking Scrabble Club Every Wednesday 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 ring Priscilla (01737 767072) or David (01306 889308).

Whist Drive at Leigh Village Hall Every Thursday at 7.30pm Join this fun, friendly and welcoming group who are are looking for new members to boost their numbers. Admission is only £3 so why not pop along? For details call 01306 631373.

Performing Arts Event at The Nomad Theatre Saturday 18th August 11am-11pm A one-day performing arts event packed with local talent, presented by Brooklands Radio and The Nomad Theatre Group.

The brainchild of Annabelle Lawrence and James ‘JP’ Pearce, Surrey Showcase was created to give performers across Surrey the opportunity to showcase their talent in a professionally designed theatre space. There will be interviews, live performances and recordings, plus places to eat and drink, socialise and relax, as well as backstage tours. The Nomad Theatre, Bishopsmead Parade, East Horsley, Leatherhead, KT24 6RT. Visit www.surreyshowcase.co.uk for more details and bookings.

Dementia Group Offers Support In Effingham Alternate Thursdays from 10am-12 noon ‘Connect’ is a group for carers and partners living with

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dementia. Why not join them for support, refreshment, friendship, activities and fun. They hope to have something for everyone with activities for all, puzzles, quizzes, music, snooker, music and more. Monthly outings also arranged.

You don’t have to live in Effingham to come. They meet in St Lawrence Church Hall, Browns Lane, Effingham KT24 5LX. For more details contact Gill on 01372 457987, email GillianMWalker@gmail.com or Kim on 01932 586988.

Leatherhead Rotary Club Meetings Wednesdays 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, contact Simon Edmands on 07753 821964 or email the club at leatherheadrotary@gmail.com.

Holiday at Home Week Monday 20th to Friday 24th August Dorking United Reformed Church, St Paul’s Church, Dorking Quakers and Dorking Christian Centre are working together to provide a ‘holiday’ in Dorking for older people who cannot get away. This year’s programme takes “A Walk on the Wild Side” as its theme and will offer an exciting program of entertainments and activities, lively talks, hot meals and excursions. Coach trips are planned to include a day trip to the British Wildlife Centre at Lingfield, a Canal Barge Trip on the Wey and Arun Canal and a tour of the Surrey Hills. Programmes and booking forms are available at the August 2018

Dorking URC, The Christian Centre and other participating organisations. For further details contact the Christian Centre 01306 886830.

Fairfield Social Centre Leatherhead Various days in August 10am to 4pm, Monday to Friday Would you enjoy a bit more company? Then pop along to the Fairfield Social Centre and make new friends. Enjoy a wide range of activities including Pilates, Word Games, Music and Movement, Line Dancing, Singing for Health, Tai Chi, Yoga Gold, Art Group, plus other services including Hairdressing, Chiropody, Beauticians and Massage. There is something for everyone. A fantastic opportunity to improve your lifestyle. Call 01372 376058 for more details. The Fairfield Centre, 34, Swan Court, off Leret Way, KT22 8AH. Mole Valley Business Club Every other Tuesday 7.30am-9am Mole Valley Business Club meets at Burgundy and Black, St Martin's Walk, Dorking to exchange business ideas and refer business. There is no membership fee and it's just pay £10 on the door for breakfast. The only commitment to be a member is for regular attendance and only one representative per business type to ensure exclusivity. For further information contact Graham Faulkner on 07921 255815 or email dorking@ewemove.com.

The Arts Society Betchworth Third Monday of the month 2.30pm-4pm Do join their society to enjoy stimulating, entertaining talks

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They meet in Betchworth Village Memorial Hall. Forthcoming events include 'The Emperor Hadrian', 'The Art of 1935' and 'Captain James Cook and the Enlightenment'. They will be visiting Audley End, Knole, Glyndebourne, and enjoying a guided walk around Spitalfields. New members welcome. For further information please ring Carole Evans 01372 452563 or visit www.theartssocietybetchworth.org.uk.

The Arts Society Horsley Lovelace Third Wednesday of each month 10.30am You can attend a wid- ranging programme of lectures focussed on the visual arts. This months lecture is "Curves Colours & Cool: Mid-Century Modern" by Mark Hill Antiques Roadshow and East Horsley. Lectures are held at East Horsley Village Hall, Kingston Avenue KT24 6QT. Coffee is available beforehand from 9.45am - 10.15am. New members are welcome and visitors pay £5. For more information and a full programme, please phone Clare on 01483 283635 or visit www. theartssocietyhorsleylovelace.org.uk.

The Big Dorking Fundraising Quiz for Ebonie Thursday 23rd August from 5pm (quiz starts at 7pm) This local event being held at The White Horse Hotel, High Street, Dorking RH4 1BE is to raise money for seven year old Ebonie who needs life saving treatment. The event is a quiz with drinks and nibbles, along with a raffle, auction and then some live music. All the proceeds from the night will be going to help Ebonie. Tickets are £10. To find out more on Ebonies journey and fundraising events visit www.facebook.com/pg/EbonieroseM.

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Local History Society Monthly Meetings Third Friday of each month 8pm The society has a full programme of lectures held at the Leatherhead Institutes’ Dixon Hall. Coffee served from 7.30pm. Admission just £2. Guests are always welcome. For more information go to www.leatherheadhistory.org.

Fetcham University of the Third Age (U3A) Fourth Tuesday of each month 2.30pm When you retire or semi retire, very often there is a void in your life. Why don’t you join this group so you can help fill that unwanted gap? Their activities are varied and broadly educational, but mainly about having fun. Held at St. Mary’s Church Hall, off The Ridgeway, Fetcham, KT22 9AZ. For further details email ann.chance76@gmail.com.

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Closing date for entries is 31st January 2019 Global Canvas Children's Art Competition 2019. If you're young, arty and concerned about conservation, why not enter this year's 'Global Canvas' contest? Your colourful creation could end up on display at London's famous Natural History Museum! Set up in 2004 by the Shalford-based David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation, to encourage young people to express their concern for wildlife and the environment through art. This year's theme is 'Habitats of the World' and group entries are invited from Surrey children aged 16 years and under. Entrants can use creative media including art, sculpture, textiles, or collage. Entry is free. Visit www.davidshepherd. org/global-canvas for more information and inspiration.

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YOUR COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD • Dorking South Street Caves - Cave Tours Open Day 25th August and group bookings by appointment 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'. Tours bookable for any group or organisation, family or friends. Tours last 45 minutes. Email caves@ dorkingmuseum.org.uk to arrange a group tour. Visit www. dorkingmuseum.org.uk/south-street-caves for Open Days bookings.

Leatherhead Museum Thursdays and Fridays 1pm-4pm, Saturdays 10am-4pm With a new focus on Suffragettes and Potters. The battle for women's voting rights and the extraordinary story of Ashtead Pottery are the two main exhibitions at Leatherhead Museum.

A local family's equally fascinating album of memorabilia from the First World War is also on show for the season, running until mid-December. Staffed entirely by volunteers, Leatherhead Museum is based at Hampton Cottage in Church Street.

East Horsley Women’s Institute Third Wednesday of the month New members and visitors are welcome. They meet at the East Horsley Village Hall. Forthcoming events include a summer walk and supper, regular bridge and rummikub sessions and coffee mornings. For further details telephone Sue Aitken on 01483 282028.

Busking for Vaughan Williams Sunday 26th August Sixty years to this date Ralph died. There will be a event where individual or small groups of performers can pre-book a slot to perform at Leith Hill Place. Visitors to the house will be encouraged to leave donations for the music and these will then be split between the performer and the house, with the funds being used to support the upkeep of Leith Hill Place. To find out more or sign up for a busking slot, email leithhillplace@nationaltrust.org.uk. Leith Hill Place was Ralph’s childhood home and when he inherited the estate in 1945, he gifted it to the National Trust. It was his particular wish that the public should have access through the land, which the National Trust have cared for ever since.

Leatherhead Probus Meetings monthly This is a club for retired men who have inquiring and active minds. They meet each month at Tyrrells Wood Golf Club for a lunch followed by a talk on a specialist topic. This year includes speakers from Local Chamber of Commerce, Surrey University, Exxon-Mobil and a Major General from Royal Marines. Their annual celebrity sporting lunch will be golf-themed presented by Ken Schofield CBE accompanied by Bernhard Gallacher and Neil Coles. Their Christmas lunch guest will be Sir Richard Stilgoe OBE. Other events are arranged during the month to interest wives and friends. For further details call Jon McCarthy on 07947 361406 or email membership@probusclubleatherhead. org.uk to come as a guest.

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Jottings Summer at Leith Hill Place Clay stories workshop Sat 4 August, 10:30am or 2pm, £5 per person Join 318 ceramics to create a bowl to be part of a mass display at Leith Hill Place in August. Booking advised on 01306 711685.

Busking for Vaughan Williams Sun 26 August, 11am-5pm. Admission charges apply A commemoration of 60 years since the composers death featuring music from a variety of local groups.

Vaughan Williams Singers, ‘Over Hill, Over Dale’ Mon 27 August, 6-7:30pm, £15 per person Join this newly formed choir for their first performance at the house. Booking essential on 0344 249 1895.

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Surrey County Walkers Various dates throughout the month This is a walking group in Surrey. They have walks every weekend, usually in West Surrey, in the Farnham, Guildford, Woking or Dorking areas. Some walks are held in neighbouring counties, such as Hampshire or Sussex. Most walks are completed in a morning, followed by a visit to a local pub. Some walks, particularly in summer, last all day.

For more information and the full walk programme visit www. surreycommunity.info/surreycountywalkers.

Vaughan Williams Singers ‘Over Hill, Over Dale’ Monday 27th August 6pm-7.30pm Join this newly formed choir for their first performance at the house. Booking essential on 0344 249 1895. £15 per person.

Held at Leith Hill Place, Nr. Dorking, RH5 6LU. Visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk/leith-hill-place for full details and other events.

Capel Choral Society Summer break Capel Choral Society hosted an excellent summer concert on 30th June, sung to a full audience, who hopefully enjoyed the concert as much as the singers. At the end of the concert the Choir bid a fond farewell to its interim conductor Ben Costello. The Choir now goes into its summer break, but looks forward to the start of the 2018/19 Season on September 3rd when it will be welcoming its new conductor Stuart Longley.

New singers will also be very welcome to join, when it starts rehearsals for its Christmas concert. If you would like to join

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the Choir contact ianmoir20@yahoo.com, or call 01306 889817.

Free Adult Running Course Programme starts 2nd September 7pm Ever wanted to start running or return to running again after being away from it for too long? Then why not try this six week beginners running course? The training course is free and will be provided by Dorking and Mole Valley AC. It will be led by Howard Jones, one of their fully accredited Level 2 UK Athletics Performance Coaches.

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Wisley Flower Show bursts into Bloom Tuesday 4th to Sunday 9th September The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) is inviting all gardenlovers to attend a late summer floral celebration at the RHS Garden Wisley Flower Show, supported by Witan Investment Trust. Now in its 26th year, the highly-anticipated show is set to delight visitors with spectacular displays and shopping opportunities. Set within the picturesque surroundings of the garden, the show will host more than 50 specialist nurseries who will showcase their top quality plants, alongside new exhibitors displaying horticultural delights, such as air plants, unusual shrubs and an urban rock garden. Visit www.rhs.org. uk/gardens/wisley.

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YOUR COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD • Local Food Britain Food & Drink Festival Saturday 15th September Local Food Britain is hosting its first countryside food and drink festival in the stunning surroundings of Nutfield’s Priory Farm. The Surrey-based food network will bring together its members to create a festival that will stimulate the senses of food lovers. The event will showcase artisan bread makers, wine producers, distillers, charcuterie and cheese specialists, street food and much more. It will be held on Priory Farm’s Discovery Walk, allowing festival goers to also explore the interactive nature trails which meander around this area of outstanding natural beauty.

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Friends of Dorking’s Elvis Night Saturday 15th September 7pm In aid of Dorking’s Christmas Lights appeal. Takes place at the Rialto Lounge, South Street, Dorking. Tickets are £25 each for two-course meal and entertainment from Matt King, one of the best Elvis tribute acts in the world! Further information and tickets from Simon Edmands on 07753 821964 or info@ friendsofdorking.org.

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