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Phil Kemp meets the team who are passionate about organic viticulture and biodynamics – and discovers many other surprises too. THE FAMILY-OWNED Albury Vineyard nestles on the southfacing slopes of the North Downs in the picturesque Surrey Hills, right alongside the supposedly ghostly Silent Pool. They produce award-winning wines, but perhaps what makes them stand out from the growing number of successful English vineyards is their bold and imaginative engagement with organic and biodynamic wines.
school’s prize for economics on speech day. We were allowed to choose the book we were to be awarded - and much to his annoyance I had chosen The World Atlas of Wines and Spirits! But it took me some 35 years or so before I actually realised my dream.”
I was invited to meet Nick Wenman and Lucy Letley, the father and daughter team who founded the vineyard in 2008, to discover what is motivating them in what is undoubtedly a challenging but successful journey. The response to my initial question as to how it all started was to set me on the path of a fascinating story.
Seated in their vineyard barn, which serves both as their wine and cheese tasting venue and shop, I had a good view of the vines stretching up the slopes towards the top of the downs.
“My dream of owning a vineyard started in my late teens,” Nick explained. “I still have the wonderful memory of my headmaster’s expression when he presented me with the
Images from top: The vineyard in autumn (John Powell); From right: Nick Wenman, Lucy Letley, Alex Valsecchi with Atilla and Ulisse and Dominic Travers (Phil Kemp).
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“Growing vines is an extremely long-term business. Our original plan was for a 12 or 13-year return on our investment,” Nick explained, and turning towards his daughter added: “But I now see it in terms of generational – so no pressure there then Lucy!” They both laughed out loud. I did however get a very quick impression of how committed the whole team are, which includes their vineyard manager Alex Valsecchi and her assistant Dominic Travers. From my visits to other English vineyards, I was already aware of the considerable threats that viticulturalists face in successfully growing their vines, but at Albury they have extra challenges. “In common with all vineyards, in the growing season we have to guard against both downy and powdery mildews. However, growing organically means we can’t use
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ALBURY ORGANIC VINEYARD earth and the plant and the cosmos. And I guess there are broadly two things that we do to try and achieve that. One is that we do our best to follow cycles of the moon and its position in the cosmos. The moon’s gravitational impact will affect the sap flow of the plants so that there are certain days when we might prune, spray or pick for example. And the other thing we do is make lots of natural spray teas and use natural plant preparations in our compost which we make here. The tea we spray over the vines improves their vitality and suppresses disease.” I must confess that this was a new concept for me and I could perhaps understand why, in Lucy’s words, some people might think it sounds a bit crazy. But I was genuinely intrigued, and what Nick explained next reeled me in. He pointed to a large cow horn mounted to the wall behind us. “We gather together cow horns and stuff them with manure from a cow that has recently given birth and is therefore rich and organic manure. We then bury them in the vineyard to over-winter. Come the spring we dig them up by which time they will have fermented and absorbed all of the sub-micro elements from the vineyard.” They then remove the contents and make a tea to spray on the vineyard to improve its vitality. What a concept - but it actually originated at the beginning of the 20th century in Austria in response to increasingly sterile soil on farms. “By the look on your face I’m surprised you haven’t asked if we dance naked on the vineyard too!” laughed Lucy. “But in reality, many great wines of the world come from biodynamic vineyards.”
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the effective systemic chemicals but have to take preventative measures using organic friendly sprays without herbicides and pesticides, which makes life a lot harder. And it’s the same in the winery too where the grapes are processed.” Lucy had placed a selection of bottles on the table to show the range of wines they produce, with these including their gold award-winning Sparkling Rose, Classic Cuvée and Blanc de Blancs. However for me one immediately stood out. Their Biodynamic Wild Ferment. “Ah, I wondered when you were going to ask about that!” Nick quipped. “Put simply, biodynamics is a sort of holistic approach to horticulture and viticulture. What we’re trying to do is get a harmony between the
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And there was much, much more, to come. However, as space here doesn’t allow I’d thoroughly recommend a visit. You won’t be disappointed. Whilst there be sure to ask about the half a million bees they have in hives - and do taste their Albury Honey and Surrey Hills Mead. Don’t miss out on the brandy that they make from late pressings of their grapes and ferment in little oak barrels. And be sure to make a fuss of Atilla and Ulisse, Alex the vineyard manager’s dogs. who do a brilliant job of chasing away the grape-stealing pheasants! Phil Kemp is a Godalming-based writer and photographer. www.weyriver.co.uk
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Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Surrey Phil Kemp discovers what duties our representative of the Crown undertakes and how these directly benefit the local community. I was invited to meet Michael MoreMolyneux, who was appointed LordLieutenant in 2015, to explore the multiple roles he undertakes on behalf of The Queen. We were joined by his Vice Lord-Lieutenant Bill Biddell on what for me proved to be a very engaging journey. I must confess that, probably in common with many other Surrey residents, having seen their military-style uniform at events, I assumed all the activity was just handshaking pomp and little more. I very quickly started to appreciate that their responsibilities far exceeded my very simplistic view. “The position of Lord Lieutenant is one of being the Queen’s representative for the county,” Michael started to explain. “There are several responsibilities. Number one are the royal visits, and we have something like 30 royal visits a year to manage. We are also actively involved with local charities, volunteer groups, local businesses and the magistracy.” I knew that the Lieutenancy had its origins during the 16th century and to put
Above: (from right) Michael More-Molyneux and Bill Biddell. Below: Michael More-Molyneux and his wife Sarah.
everything in context asked for a potted history. “It started in Henry VIII’s time and was essentially a military position. Although nowadays we don’t have any direct military involvement, we do still have a uniform based on a general’s rank,” said Michael. “Originally the High Sheriff was responsible for raising the army, the taxes, and was in charge of law and order. Henry VIII thought that this level of power was wrong so repealed the Sheriff’s powers and gave the military responsibility to the Lieutenancies. And in fact it wasn’t until the end of the 19th century that the military connection was removed.” I must in passing say at this point that both Michael and Bill very gracefully ignored my regular mispronunciation of ‘Lieutenant’ confusing this occasionally with the Americanism of ‘lootenant’ - although I think Michael’s dog who came to join us and sat close to me for a while was less forgiving, if his regularly raised eyebrows were any indication! As the Queen’s representative for Surrey there is a lot to get to grips with, and this was effectively emphasised by Michael as he picked up and leafed through a rather hefty handbook he had been issued when taking up the appointment. He smiled seeing my reaction. “As well as being formally responsible for upholding the dignity of the Crown in the county, when you break the job down into all of its different facets it then makes much more sense.” “If you looked at the Lord-Lieutenant’s diary you’d be amazed at the variety of things that we get involved
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Michael More-Molyneux (second left) and Bill Biddell (second right) in their uniforms at the Surrey Playing Fields Association AGM
in,” Bill added. “It’s colossal, it really is, and a lot of it is recognising what’s going on all over the county. It touches every area, be that recognising volunteers and charitable activities, or education, media and business. They’re all represented, and most of it I feel is hidden under the surface. You’ll see the photo of the Lord-Lieutenant in his uniform looking magnificent presenting something, but that’s the tip of the iceberg. There’s so much also going on underneath it all.” I suggested we start with what’s involved in the royal visits and what benefits these bring for the local community. “So, for the royal visits we have to decide which of the many representations we get, whether it’s from a charity or a business or another organisation, will be submitted as a bid. These bids are for several royal households and we are planning many months ahead of course,” Michael explained. “Once a visit has been confirmed a lot of additional planning is involved. We meet up with representatives from the royal household, the police, and the venue and walk the course often refining the visit so that literally every minute is catered for. They of course also have security in mind. It’s a huge job just organising a visit. The number of people involved is incredible.” In response to my question as to the benefits that these visits generate Bill was quick to answer. “All visits generate so much goodwill. Everyone involved comes away feeling about six inches taller, they are walking on air. You cannot underrate the value that brings for that organisation, the hospital or whatever it might be.” Bill was looking visibly moved as he recounted a visit by the Queen to the new veterinary school at Surrey University. “It was remarkable.
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There were people at every single window, and people were crammed down every corridor we went down. The noise of people cheering and shouting. The waving of Union Jacks. It was just like Wembley Stadium.” Both Michael and Bill were smiling broadly at the memory. When I asked Michael to give a brief description of the military uniform they both wear at the more formal events he explained about the difference from a serving general’s uniform, which in essence is in the crown motif and pips on their shoulder-boards as well as the fact that they carry a curved sword. But this triggered a good bit of laughter between the two Lieutenants when they recalled visits, especially to schools where pupils will often ask about their swords. “When asked why I’ve got a sword I’ve been known to jokingly reply: ‘It’s in case I’ve got a problem here at school!’ and in response to ‘How often do you clean it?’ my retort of ‘Well, it depends how often I have to use it!’ always gets a laugh!” said Michael laughing. “My ‘I can get four chickens on mine for the barbecue!’ always goes down well too,” added Bill. “On a serious note though,” said Michael. “Our visits to schools always generate a lot of interest and give them something
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Above: Alison from Sailability at Frensham Ponds, which won the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service. Frensham Pond Sailability offers people, who because of a long term illness or disability, require support to sail.
“The Queen’s Award for Enterprise is also very important,” Michael added. “We get to present awards to local businesses with 80 per cent of these being small and medium-sized companies. They get to use the Queen’s Award logo which really boosts their profile and helps their business, especially those exporting all around the world. It really is important to say ‘We’re a British company, and being British means quality’. I could give lots of examples, but we’ve presented twice to a company in Artington that exports cutting-edge MRI scanners, and then in Shackleford, which has to perhaps be the sleepiest village in the county (both laugh at his quip) to a hightech communications business operating out of Stovolds Barn.” “I chair the Advisory Committee on Justices of the Peace every three months and I’m full of admiration for what JPs do, especially when you see the cases that they have to deal with - and all unpaid? Did you know that?” I must confess that I didn’t. Both Michael and Bill spoke highly of the support that they get from the 40 or so Deputy Lieutenants and from Caroline Breckell, Deputy Clerk to the Lieutenancy who has been in post for over 25 years. I must say that overall my departing impression of the Lieutenancy was one of their commitment and service, not just to Her Majesty The Queen but equally to the communities of Surrey.
Above: Michael More-Molyneux, who presented the Queen’s Award for Enterprise to David Taylor, CEO at MR Solutions in Artington, along with the Rt. Hon. Anne Milton, MP for Guildford, the Mayor of Guildford, Councillor Nigel Manning; and Sarah More-Molyneux.
else to learn and discuss. We get many appreciative comments from the teaching staff.” And what of the other Lord-Lieutenancy roles? “Well, the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Services is very important,” explained Bill. “We have the most fantastic groups of volunteers in Surrey that have been put forward for this. Nominations go through the Cabinet Office and the successful awards really do put a feather in their caps. A great example is Frensham Pond Sailability where volunteers educate and train disabled sailors. I think Surrey is very fortunate to have really good groups of volunteers in all sorts of areas spread right across the county.” December 2018
It was also a pleasure to be in the company of the Lord-Lieutenant and Vice LordLieutenant, both of whom it was plain to see enjoyed working together and with very good humour too – and neither it should be noted are paid, just like the JPs… Phil Kemp is a Godalming-based writer and photographer. www.weyriver.co.uk FIND OUT MORE The Surrey Lieutenancy www.surreylieutenancy.org The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Services www.gov.uk/queens-award-for-voluntary-service The Queen’s Award for Enterprise www.gov.uk/queens-awards-for-enterprise
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Children’s trails are available in the house and gardens, plus hop on a horse-drawn sleigh ride (weekends only, 1st -23rd December). Take part in a wreath-making workshop using foliage from the gardens, with a glass of mulled wine and a mince pie, and between Christmas and New Year try Polesdenopoly, a life-size version of the classic Christmas game in the gardens. Available Boxing Day to 2nd January. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/polesden-lacey HATCHLANDS PARK There is much festive family fun in the great outdoors this Christmas at Hatchlands Park. Follow the children’s trail in the parkland to find tiny houses and ships from Gulliver's Travels. Then drop in to the café for a mince pie and a hot chocolate. New for 2018 is a traditional carousel, open for rides in the Victorian courtyard, every weekend in December, plus Boxing Day and 27th & 28th December. The children’s trail is available daily from 1st December to 6th January (except Christmas Eve and Christmas Day), 10am-4pm. Normal admission. Join in with family Christmas carols, songs and readings in the Music Room at Hatchlands Park on Sunday 16th December, 12 noon-1pm and 2pm-3pm. Booking essential via tic@guildford.gov.uk 01483 444334. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/hatchlands-park HINDHEAD COMMONS AND THE DEVIL’S PUNCH BOWL Head to the Devil’s Punch Bowl to harvest your own Christmas tree on Saturday 1st, Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th December, 10am2pm. Bring along a saw and pair of gloves, trees cost from £20 each. A Christmas themed trail for children is
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available from the visitor den and the café is open with seasonal food. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/hindheadcommons-and-the-devils-punch-bowl WINKWORTH ARBORETUM, GODALMING Nestled on a hillside in the heart of Surrey, Winkworth's wintry woodland is the perfect spot for a festive walk in the crisp, clean air. With a mixture of level walkways and more challenging slopes, there's a route for everyone. Winter wonders trail and a mince pie hunt for families around the arboretum, 8th December to 1st January. Christmas shopping evening, plus the chance to meet Santa Paws (for dogs) and visit Father Christmas’s grotto in the boathouse, 13th December, 3.30pm-7pm. Normal admission. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/winkwortharboretum CLAREMONT LANDSCAPE GARDEN, NEAR ESHER Beautiful winter vistas and sparkling lights make Claremont a very special place to visit at this time of year. The children’s Thatched Cottage in the gardens is dressed with Christmas decorations and seasonal games. Take part in the Rescue Rudolf trail, for families, 8th to 23rd December. There is a special Christmas shopping evening on Monday 3rd December, 3.30pm-7pm. On 22nd and 23rd December, from 11am to 2pm bring your dog to meet Santa Paws and receive a festive biscuit. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/claremontlandscape-garden FIND OUT MORE For more Christmas inspiration visit: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/lists/christmas-in-surrey
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Smoked salmon tasting - our verdict! AT A recent editorial meeting, it was our Lauren who came up with the idea of tasting various smoked salmon in the December issue and give our verdict to readers. As you can imagine, we all warmly embraced the idea. I researched the contact details for all the major supermarkets in the VantagePoint area, and also contacted a couple of mail order specialists. The first person to get in touch was Lance Forman from H Forman & Sons in London, the world’s oldest producer of smoked salmon. He immediately offered to provide some of their salmon but insisted on bringing samples down himself so that he could talk to us about the evolving history of smoked salmon and offer tips on what to look for when doing a tasting like this, to which we readily agreed. H Forman & Sons was founded in London’s East End by Lance’s great-grandfather, Aaron ‘Harry’ Forman, in 1905 and is the last surviving smokehouse in London. A Russian émigré from Odessa, he saw potential in the curing of fresh salmon as a means of preserving the fish. The fish used originally originated from the Baltic but they soon started using Scottish salmon, which became very popular and Britain’s first home-grown gourmet food. The secret was the ‘London Cure’, which was and is a very simple recipe which preserves those wonderful flavours – the freshest salmon, a little salt, just the right amount of oak smoke. Nothing else. ‘London Cure Smoked Salmon’ is the only smoked salmon in the world with the highly prized protected name (PGI) status, and London’s first ever food or drink to achieve this coveted recognition. The popularity of smoked salmon and its introduction to supermarkets and a wider audience saw big changes in the industry. Salmon farms started, and bigger, more commercial
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smokehouses started up, mostly in Scotland to be nearer the source of the fish. The way the fish was preserved also became more commercial for a number of reasons - to reduce costs, increase margins, meet price points and generally keep the product affordable for most consumers. As you can imagine, this has an impact on the flavour. Three quarters of all smoked salmon in the UK now comes from Norway, and while it is 10-15% cheaper, it also takes much longer to arrive, compromising the freshness of the fish. The rest comes from Scotland, almost all of which is now farmed, as there are currently some curbs in place over the fishing of wild salmon, making it very much more rare and thus expensive. Do remember to check the packaging and note that ‘Scottish smoked salmon’ is not the same as ‘Smoked Scottish salmon’! When deciding what product to buy, the key ingredient to look out for is sugar. This is used for a number of reasons - to reduce the taste of additional salt sometimes used to prolong shelf life or to add weight to the fish by retaining more of the water in it to make it a cheaper product. It may also be used to counteract excessive smoking on fish that is perhaps not as fresh as it could be - the smoke helps disguise the flavour. Purists insist that quality smoked salmon should contain no sugar at all, unless it is Gravadlax which is not smoked and has a completely different curing process. The two main complaints about smoked salmon tend to be that it is too smoky and/or too slimey. Good quality salmon should be neither. See overleaf to see how the whole team got on with our tasting, which took place at the beginning of November...
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In addition to the H Forman & Sons salmon, we were provided with samples sent to us from the following suppliers: Loch Fyne, Sainsburys and Waitrose. In addition, we bought packs from Aldi, Lidl, Marks & Spencer and Tesco. All were tasted straight from the packet with no other flavourings. Full star Half star
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London Cure Smoked Salmon (H Forman & Sons)
This really was excellent. Lovely light colour, very slightly smoked with a great, almost buttery salmon flavour, not overly salty. A lovely soft texture. We tried two versions, a ‘lean’ cut and a ‘fatty’ cut which come from different parts of the same salmon, both having their devotees. You can specify when ordering or the standard packs will have some of both. We also tried the Royal Fillet, which was exceptional. £12.95 for 200g. www.formanandfield.co.uk
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This was not too smoked with a good texture. Very meaty and a good flavour, reasonably salty but not excessive. Light colour. Very enjoyable. Winner of the Fish & Seafood category of the Scotland Food & Drink Excellence Awards 2018. £10.50 for 200g. www.lochfyne.com
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Twice Smoked Scottish Lochmuir Smoked Salmon (M&S)
This was perhaps a little chewy but not too smoky, very lean, with a good salmon taste, smooth texture. Attractive colour. Very good. £5 for 100g. www.marksandspencer.co.uk
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Sliced Smoked Salmon (Aldi)
This looked as if it had been previously frozen and it was a little mushy on the palate. Quite lean, lightly smoked, a little greasy perhaps but a good flavour. The fish is Norwegian. £3.99 for 200g. www.aldi.co.uk
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Finest Mild and Delicate Smoked Scottish Salmon (Tesco)
Quite gamey, good texture, quite lean and not over smoked. Pale colour. A bit oily and salty but very pleasant. £4 for 100g. www.tesco.com
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Chestnut Smoked Scottish Salmon (Waitrose 1)
Quite a good texture and very lightly smoked. Not a great deal of flavour and certainly no chestnut. Very lean, pleasantly thin slices. Not bad at all. £5.99 for 100g. www.waitrose.com
The others: Finest Strong and Robust Smoked Scottish Salmon (Tesco) Very smoky flavour, quite chewy, salty and not comparable to their other salmon. Deluxe Scottish Smoked Salmon (Lidl) Quite smoky, very chewy, not a good texture and not much flavour. Odd colour. Maple Cured Scottish Smoked Salmon glazed with Maple Syrup & Orange (Sainsburys) The salmon flavour drowned out by an overly sweet glaze which was not great. Good texture though. Specially Selected Smoked Salmon (Aldi) Did not taste very fresh, quite tough, very smoky, greasy and not a great aftertaste. December 2018
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V. Leith Hill, Surrey - Hills, Mills and Gunpowder WEEKEND WALK
The perennially popular Ramblers Festival of Winter Walks is back, taking place this year from Friday 21st December to Sunday 6th January. Ramblers groups across the UK are offering a selection of free festive walks to give everyone the chance to enjoy the wonderful winter landscape in good company, and to make new friends at a time of year when many people can feel lonely or isolated. During the festival there are hundreds of walks planned across the country, so there is something for everyone, from short festive strolls to more strenuous walks: Visit www.ramblers.org.uk/winter for details of hundreds of free group walks taking place across the country. Our walk this month is taken with kind permission from the Ramblers. It is a circular route in the Surrey Hills AONB which passes sleepy Surrey mill hamlets and 'hammer' ponds and climbs to a 360-degree view from Leith Hill Tower. It follows wide, well maintained bridleways to Friday Street, then along narrower forest tracks. 1. With Holmbury St Mary bus stop (one stop after the Royal Oak) on your left, walk a short distance along the road then turn left into Pasture Wood Road. Walk past Bulmer Farm on your left and a minor turning on your right. As the road turns left take a right turn onto the Greensand Way. Follow the Greensand Way through Pasture Wood for approximately 20 mins until you reach High Ashes Farm. Go past the farm and turn right at the fingerpost and continue on the Greensand Way, but take the first left to cut a corner and rejoin the Greensand Way 5 mins later, where you turn left up the hill to a road. Cross the road, turn right and then turn left onto a footpath. Turn left again immediately, ignoring the wide main track. After approximately 2 mins turn right and after another 1 or 2 mins take the right fork, following a sign to the tower. After a further 2 mins fork left and continue on the upward path following more signs to the tower. The path joins a wide track which leads up to an open space and Leith Hill Tower (TQ139431). Leith Hill at 294 metres (965 ft) is the highest point on the Greensand Ridge, and is the second highest point in south-east England. Leith Hill Tower, an 18th century Gothic tower, stands on the summit with panoramic 23/10/2018 Print route - Ramblers views northwards to London and the English Channel Print route to the south. 2. From Leith Hill, with the tower on your left, walk Leith Hill, Surrey - Hills, Mills and Cake downhill on the Green Trail toGunpowder a crossroads where you turn left along the Greensand Way again. There 4 hours 10.5km / 6.5mi Moderate is developer: now Walk a pleasant descent through the woods Route Britain Route checker: approximately Steve Hull lasting 20 mins, passing a crossroads at Whiteberry Gate, past Warren Farm to the track junction.
3. For an optional 15 min detour to the source of the Tillingbourne and Brookwick Copse, turn right towards Tilling Springs (signposted), and then left at a finger post, passing across the bridge over the Tillingbourne and uphill to a staggered gate. Turn left downhill just before the gate and follow the poorly defined track passing through holly and bracken of Brookwick Copse which eventually becomes marshland. Use the boardwalk provided then follow the path uphill again to rejoin the Greensand Way at Pond Cottage. There are some fairly steep ascents and descents in this short detour and it can be muddy in places. The Evelyn family of Wotton dominated Surrey's milling industry from the sixteenth century. Over 400 years ago, George Evelyn learned the secret formula of producing cheap saltpetre during his military service on the Continent. The Evelyns were rewarded by Queen Elizabeth I when she granted them the monopoly for the manufacture of gunpowder. George wasted little time, and soon a number of large gunpowder mills, but also iron and paper works, sprang up along the banks of the river Tillingbourne. Many 'hammer ponds' – artificial basins – were gouged along its course to power the waterwheels. Against great opposition, Brookwick Copse was taken from the common land and enclosed by George Evelyn to power his mill at Abinger Hammer. 4. If you’re not taking the detour, continue along the Greensand Way past Pond Cottage down to a road and riding stables at Broadmoor. Turn left up the road to Broadmoor and turn right on the path next to the Parish Council noticeboard. Bear right at the first fork and left at a second fork and press on uphill to a T-junction. Turn left and across two small roads and past the sign for the Wotton Estate. Continue through the woods past Severalls Copse (National Trust) down to the road, turning left to the mill pond at Friday Street. Circle the pond round to the left and up to the Stephen Langton pub in Friday Street. Friday Street features a huge man-made pond, a hammer pond used to power a large waterwheel. Its pub is named after the thirteenth century Archbishop of Canterbury, Stephen Langton, a member of the
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baron's council which forced King John to sign the Magna Carta in 1215 at Runnymede. It is claimed Langton was born in Friday Street. 5. Carry on with the pub on your left up the lane and take the first right (unmarked footpath) at the gate into the woods of Abinger Common. Push through any overgrowth and climb the short steep woodland track which soon levels out. Continue (westerly), ignoring another path leading backwards, to reach a fork where you turn left (ignoring a small path to your right) to reach a five-way junction. Take the second right down through the woods, crossing another path (ignore the downhill path going slightly right here). Continue for another 5 mins ignoring small paths to right and left until you emerge on the road. Abinger Common bus stop is to your right (buses to Guildford and Dorking). To your left is a small green with a well, built by William John Evelyn (1893), and Goddards house, designed and built by Sir Edwin Lutyens in 1898. 6. To continue back to Holmbury St Mary, cross the green and follow a well defined footpath through Pasture Wood, which starts nearly opposite the red phone box. Pasture Wood is one result of the drive to reforest the Surrey Hills started by the diarist John Evelyn in reparation for the damage done to the local environment by his ancestors. Ignore all turnings left and right and stay on the
main track, which undulates through the woods. Pass a plantation of large conifers on the right and stay on the main track until it narrows and starts to descend. Here bear left to leave the main track and head steeply downhill on a narrow forest path to a kissing gate (about 15 mins). Continue straight ahead across the path junction turning left on the main road to reach Holmbury St Mary and the Royal Oak pub. Continue along the maIn road to reach the starting point at the next bus stop. Please note that one walker had problems with locked gates on MOD land on last month's walk Aldershot and the Basingstoke Canal. It may be therefore be worth checking with the MOD beforehand.
DISTANCE: 6.5 miles OS MAPS: OS Explorer 146 (Dorking, Box Hill & Reigate). START POINT: Holmbury St Mary bus stop, Horsham Road, RH5 6NH (TQ112441). DIRECTIONS: By road the start location is on the B2126 about 4km/2.5 miles south of the A25 at Abinger Hammer, between Guildford and Dorking. Parking is possible at the roadside or by the green. For many more walks, please visit our website at: www.vantagepointmag.co.uk/category/walks. December 2018
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It’s that time of year again... hasn’t it come around quickly? We started eating mince pies in the office weeks ago! It’s time to dust off those Christmas jumpers, head out for a spot of festive shopping (supporting local businesses where you can) and dig out that Christmas songs CD. I’m looking forward to singing carols with family and friends. Whatever you get up to, I wish you a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Wind in the Willows Wednesday 28th November until Saturday 1st December Stunningly brought to life in a spectacular new musical by Oscar-winning screenwriter and creator of Downton Abbey Julian Fellowes, and Olivier-award winning composer and lyricist George Stiles and Anthony Drewe, 'The Wind in the Willows' will delight audiences of all ages. Join Ratty, Badger, Mole, the impulsive Toad and a cast of over 40 as they embark on a series of riotous adventures spiralling from Toad's insatiable need for speed! The Wind in the Willows is showing in the Epsom Playhouse, with performances at 7.30pm each evening and a 2.30pm matinee on the Saturday. Tickets are only £19 for adults and £13 for under 16s, with £16 concession tickets for over 65s for the Wednesday and Thursday performances. This show, fresh from the West End, promises to be a magical night out, right on your doorstep! Grab your tickets at the Epsom Playhouse now for this must see, night to remember, musical extravaganza for all ages! Befrienders needed for Age Concern Do you have one or two hours free a week? Would you like to make a difference to someone’s life? If so, then Age Concern Mole Valley has the perfect opportunity for you. They are looking for volunteers to join their Befriender scheme in Leatherhead and Ashtead. For more details, please contact their Volunteer Coordinator, Andrea Kelley on 01306 899104 or email andrea@ ageconcernmolevalley.org.uk. Alternative Christmas Tree Festival Saturday 1st December 10am-4pm and Sunday 2nd December 12pm-4pm Homemade cakes and coffee/tea be available and a tradecraft Gift Stall. Held at St Michael’s Church, Betchworth. Christmas in the Glasshouse at RHS Wisley Saturday 1st December to 2nd January 2019 10am – 3pm The Glasshouse has been transformed into the Woodland Realm of the Elves. These Wood Elves care for all the woodland
animals, but especially Santa’s reindeer when they are not flying across the world on Christmas Eve. Spot the elven tree houses hung with baubles of plants and sparkling crystal raindrops. Look for elves in their green and brown jerkins, and reindeer and other animals grazing by the stream. Free with normal garden entry, or if you book in advance there is a 10% discount. RHS Garden Wisley GU23 6QB. Call 01483 224234, email wisley@rhs.org.uk or visit www.rhs.org.uk/wisley. Crockery and cutlery for hire in aid of Charity Dinner plate, knife, fork, dessert bowl and spoon sets available for hire in aid of Cancer Research UK. Loaned in multiples of 20, up to 120. £1 per set. Delivery extra. All funds donated to Cancer Research UK. 12 water jugs can be included for a further donation. Organised by Dorking Friends of Cancer Research UK. Please contact dfcancerresearchuk@btinternet.com for more information. Renaissance Themed Dance Workshop Saturday 1st December 11.30am-5pm The Orchard Morris Project will be holding a workshop to learn dances and music from the 15th and 16th Century. The workshop is divided into two halves with the musicians gathering in late morning to go through the music, followed by a lunch break and the dance workshop in the afternoon. No previous experience required. The emphasis will be on having fun rather than aiming for perfection. Open to adults over 18. Held at Dorking United Reformed Church Hall, 53 West Street, RH4 1BS. Further details please visit www.orchardmorris.com or you can email orchardmorris@virginmedia.com. Brockham Choral Society Concert Saturday 1st December 7.30pm Celebration of Christmas Music featuring the Farnham Youth Choir at St. Martin's Church, High Street, Dorking, RH4 1UX. Tenor Soloist Rhys Batt, Organist Ben Giddens. The 'British Sinfonietta String Ensemble' will accompany the programme. Conducted by Patrick Barrett. Tickets from Maria Chadwick c/o Michael Frith 01306 882728. RSPB Dorking and District group walk Saturday 1st December 10am The Burgh, Burpham, West Sussex. Beautiful open countryside above the River Arun initially looking down on Arundel. Good possibilities of raptors and lovely winter visitors. Free. Visit www. rspb.org.uk/groups/dorkinganddistrict/events for full details.
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V. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT US AT WWW.VANTAGEPOINTMAG.CO.UK Dorking URC ‘Find our Sheep’ Trail Saturday 1st to 22nd December Dorking URC are repeating their “Find our Sheep” trail around the shops in Dorking. Each of the 40 knitted sheep will have a tag around its neck with its name on from the Christmas story. Fill in the names on a sheet that you can download from the web or collect from the Church in West Street. Completed forms should be returned to the Church in West Street by 5pm on Sat 22nd December. It is free to enter and there is a small mystery prize for every entry. Further details www.dorkingurc.org.uk.
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Social Partner Dancing Leatherhead Every Monday evening Why not join this friendly, inclusive, social club with sublime music? No partner necessary as couples are rotated. Held at Trinity School, Leatherhead which is a beautiful venue with a big car park. Beginners and all ages welcome. Visit www. facebook.com/CoastAndJam for info. Leatherhead Probus First Tuesday of each month This is a club for retired men who have inquiring and active minds. Meeting at Tyrrells Wood Golf Club for a lunch followed by a talk on a specialist topic. Sir Richard Stilgoe OBE will be their Christmas lunch guest. Next April, a talk by Ken Wharfe, police protection officer for Lady Diana. Other events are arranged during the year to interest members, wives and friends, including ladies. For further details call Jon McCarthy on 07947 361406 or email membership@probusclubleatherhead. org.uk to come as a guest. Christmas Glow at RHS Wisley Saturday 1st December to 2nd January 2019 4pm-8pm Christmas Glow returns to Wisley this winter, offering the chance to explore RHS Garden Wisley after dark and see some of its most iconic features in a whole new light. Following a twinkling trail around the garden, visitors will discover larger-thanlife botanical illuminations, and, for the first time, will enjoy atmospheric music to accompany their walk at certain points. Last entry 7pm. Closed 24th and 25th. Booking a time slot is essential for members and non-members. See www.rhs.org.uk/ wisley for more details.
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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. First two consecutive visits free. Contact surreydollshousegroup@ gmail.com. Pixham School coffee mornings First Wednesday of each month 10am-12 noon All are guaranteed a warm welcome at this regular monthly coffee mornings at the Old Pixham School Community Centre in
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JOTTINGS TO SUBMIT A FREE ENTRY, PLEASE EMAIL US AT JOTTINGS@VANTAGEPUBLISHING.CO.UK Pixham Lane. Their fine coffee or tea is served with homemade cakes, scones and biscuits. All can be enjoyed for a small charitable contribution to the OPS and PRA funds. Opposite the former Council Depot in Pixham Lane, Dorking. Capel Choral Society’s Christmas Concert Monday 3rd December 7.30pm Consisting mainly of carols and other seasonal music – and the audience will be able to sing along with some of the carols. Taking place in Capel Memorial Hall. Tickets are £7.50, including mulled wine and mince pies. Available from yvonneallmond@aol.com or 01403 269884. For more information contact the Choir Secretary, Ian Moir, ianmoir20@ yahoo.com, or phone 01306 889817. Leatherhead Community Association walks First and second Wednesday of each month 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. Beginners Ballroom and Latin dance classes Every Wednesday 7.30pm Strictly Beginners are fun, friendly and easy Ballroom and Latin dance classes held at West Horsley village hall. Call Sue 01483 282431 or email courtdancingwh@outlook.com. 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. 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. Historical Association West Surrey Branch Tuesday 4th December 7.30pm A lecture by Professor David Carpenter of King's College, London on 'Henry III, Simon de Montfort and the crisis of kingship in the thirteenth century.' A long and often dramatic December 2018
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V. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT US AT WWW.VANTAGEPOINTMAG.CO.UK reign saw its greatest challenge in the conflict with de Montfort, a history recounted by one of our leading medieval historians. Held at Guildford County School, Farnham Road, Guildford GU2 4LU. Limited parking onsite. Students free. Non members very welcome (£3 at the door). Details from Rollo Crookshank 01252 319881 crookshank@starkmann.co.uk. Rob Walker and Dorking's Place in Motor Racing History Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays 10am-4pm 'Rob Walker and Dorking's Place in Motor Racing History'. The exhibition celebrates the 60th anniversary of the first Grand Prix victory in Rob Walker colours by driver Stirling Moss. The charismatic Rob Walker's racing cars were developed, built and tested in Dorking and competed in Formula One between 1953 and 1970, notching up 9 Grand Prix victories - a unique achievement for a private team. Held at Dorking Museum, 62 West Street, RH4 1BS. For details please visit www. dorkingmuseum.org.uk or call 01306 876591. Tom Loftus' new book on the same subject, from Cockerel Press, available from the museum. Ann Widdecombe Quick-Steps into Panto in Redhill Friday 7th December 2018 to Monday 31st January 2019 Redhill's Harlequin Theatre and Cinema has announced that The Right Honourable Ann Widdecombe will star as the Wicked Queen in this year's spectacular family pantomime Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.Tickets are on sale now via www. harlequintheatre.co.uk and at the box office on 01737 276500. 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. Fit4Tap - fun and funky tap dance fitness Various days and locations Weekly classes in your local area: Leatherhead, Bookham, Capel and Downside. This class is perfect for beginner or refresher tappers who want to learn Tap dance but with an added dance fitness workout. You don’t need Tap shoes to try this fun and funky class. Also, Kids4Tap (3+ to 8 years) at Fusion Leatherhead Leisure Centre on Saturday mornings. Email contact@fit4tap.com for class details or visit www.fit4tap.com. Singing Mamas Choir Fridays 10.15am-11.45am in Dorking 1pm-2.30pm in Reigate A singing group for women of all ages and abilities with or without children. Easy to learn and beautiful harmony songs from around the world in a friendly non-judgmental space. Tea and cake provided as well as gentle toys for little ones. Give yourself an uplifting, nourishing end to the week! £36 for a block of six classes. To book visit www.singingmamaschoir.com. For
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more information contact philippa@singingmamaschoir.com, or 07929 050373. Dorking Halls Opera and Ballet screening Various dates There are several screenings at the Dorking Halls this month. In a recording from the New York Met, you can see a new opera – Nico Muhly’s Marnie, based on the novel by Winston Graham, which also inspired Hitchcock’s celebrated film. The opera received its premiere only last year at ENO in London. Ballet lovers can see La sylphide live from the Bolshoi, and La bayadère from the Royal Opera House. www.dorkinghalls. co.uk for bookings and details. RSPB Members evening Friday 7th December 8pm This indoor meeting is held at Dorking Christian Centre, opposite St Martin's Church. A Christmas social and members' evening with birding holidays photos from some of the skilled photographers among their members. Free to group members, £5 non members. Visit www.rspb.org.uk/groups/ dorkinganddistrict/events for more details. 2019 Wildlife Artist of the Year Opens for Entries The hunt is on for the world's Wildlife Artist of the Year, as the David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation (DSWF) officially opens its prestigious annual art competition for 2019. With a top prize of £10,000 and the chance to exhibit in a top London location, the contest attracts hundreds of entries from artists across the globe. The main competition is open to amateur and professional artists aged 17 and over in all genres (excluding photography) and offers numerous categories and prizes. For more details on all the categories, how to enter and full terms and conditions, visit www.davidshepherd.org or call DSWF on 01483 272323. The Ladybirds Choir Christmas Concert Saturday 8th December 3pm The Ladybirds Choir invites you to their Christmas Concert, which will be raising funds for Dorking Minds, a local charity which aims to help people in the Dorking area to take control of their mental health. The choir will present a variety of songs ranging from traditional favourites like Deck the halls and Silent Night to lighter numbers such as Jingle-bell Rock and the lovely When a child is born. They will also be marking the centenary of the end of the First World War with a number of poignant songs including Wherever you are. Tea and mince pies will be served after the performance. Held at the United Reformed Church Hall, West Street, Dorking, RH4 1BS. Tickets £7.50 from 01737 843662, or on the door. Capel Choral Society Carols and Cakes Sunday 9th December 2pm-4pm Join them for traditional Carols and Cakes in Capel parish church, when you will be able to choose carols for the choir to sing. Entry is free but tea coffee and cakes are on offer for a small donation. For more information contact the Choir Secretary, Ian Moir, via ianmoir20@yahoo.com, or phone 01306 889817.
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JOTTINGS TO SUBMIT A FREE ENTRY, PLEASE EMAIL US AT JOTTINGS@VANTAGEPUBLISHING.CO.UK Serendipity at St Mary Magdalene Church Sunday 9th December 3pm The Friends of St Mary Magdalene, South Holmwood, RH5 4JX, present a Christmas Concert performed by Serendipity at the church. Tickets are £12 (children under 12 free). Contact Virginia Smith on 01306 885349, email rev.virginia.smith@ talktalk.net or Pam Chiverton on 01306 888922, email pam. chiverton@btinternet.com) for tickets and details. Hire - Walliswood Village Hall Why not hire this light and airy refurbished hall fitted with (free to users) fibre optic Wi-Fi. The hall is double glazed throughout and has full gas central heating. It has a fully fitted kitchen and the main hall can seat 80 people at tables, more if a buffet. The hall is ideal for holding parties, family gatherings and business meetings/training sessions and much more. Bi-fold doors open onto an attractive large secure playing field, ideal for children’s birthday parties etc. Hire charges from £8 per hour. For further information contact Valerie Miles: 01306 627248 or valerie@ fivemiles.co.uk or visit the website www.walliswood.org. Musical Christmas evening at Leith Hill Place Sunday 9th December 5pm-6.45pm Join virtuoso performer Crispian Steele-Perkins for an evening of classical and festive music, along with an exploration of historical brass instruments. Mulled wine and mince pies will be served in the interval. £20 per person including a glass of mulled wine and mince pie. Book on 0344 249 1895. Visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/leith-hill-place for full 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. Paint your own Christmas card at Leith Hill Place Monday 10th December 10.30am-1pm Be inspired by the festive decorations at Leith Hill Place to draw and paint your own Christmas card. Artist Jane Allison will guide you through different techniques to capture the perfect painting which could be reproduced onto a Christmas card. £20 per person. Book by calling the artist on 07790 476394. Visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk/leith-hill-place for info. 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 RH4 2LE. 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, RH5 4JX. 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. December 2018
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V. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT US AT WWW.VANTAGEPOINTMAG.CO.UK The Arts Society Dorking Second Tuesday of the month 9.30am for a 10.30am lecture They have a wonderful series of lectures and visits arranged, meeting 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 at www.theartssocietydorking.org.uk. Dorking Gardeners winter programme Wednesdays over the coming months 7.30pm Dorking Gardeners meet at Crossways Community Baptist Church in Junction Road. There will be a December Social details still being finalised. They also have spring and summer shows arranged for 2019. For further information and membership email their Membership Secretary at sjhuds@ hotmail.com. 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. 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. 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). 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. Melodies for Memories singing group Every Wednesday 10.30am-12 noon Melodies for Memories is a weekly singing group for people with dementia and their carers, originally established by the Alzheimers Society. Following half an hour of tea, coffee, biscuits and general support, they sing popular songs, old and slightly newer, sometimes accompanied, sometimes not and encourage participation through a range of musical activities
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and much laughter. Please call Sue on 01306 877256 if you would like to find out more, or simply go along for a taster session. Held at Betchworth Village Hall. Friends of The Dorking Community Hospital Are looking for Volunteers to help run their friendly coffee shop. They have a range of cakes and confectionary, greetings cards and knitting wool baby garments. Also they require volunteers for weekends to take a trolley of shop items around Ranmore Ward. Please contact Brian Belton 01306 884950 or email brian.belton@dsl.pipex.com. Horsley Floral Decoration Group Tuesday 11th December 2pm Demonstration by Jane Haas entitled ‘Jewels & Gems’. The Horsley Floral Decoration Group (affiliated to NAFAS) is a friendly afternoon flower arranging club. They meet at East Horsley Village Hall on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. They have a varied programme of demonstrators/speakers/in-house entertainment, trips, internal competitions, sales table and refreshments. Visitors and new members very welcome for fun, flowers and friendship (first visit is free). For more details phone 01483 831422 or email bjg317@virginmedia.com. The Arts Society Betchworth Third Monday of the month 2.30pm-4pm Do join their society to enjoy stimulating, entertaining talks from accredited lecturers and visits to interesting places. They meet in Betchworth Village Memorial Hall and annual membership is only £35. Forthcoming events include 'The Christmas Story in Renaissance Art ', 'The Elgin Marbles' and 'A Passion for Fashion'. They shall be visiting The Armourers Hall and The Guildhall, and Greenwich. Special charity lecture 'As Good As Gold' December 4th, 7.30pm, in aid of the Alzheimer's Society. Tickets £15. For further information call Carole Evans 01372 452563 or visit www.theartssocietybetchworth.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. Held at The Fairfield Centre, 34, Swan Court, off Leret Way, Leatherhead KT22 8AH. Telephone 01372 376058 to book your place. 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.
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Christmas flower arranging Leith Hill Place Tuesday 11th December 11am-1pm Learn the art of flower arranging to make a fantastic Christmas table display from local florist Vickie, The Surrey Hills Florist. All materials included, plus a cream tea. £30 per person, book on 0344 249 1895. Visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/leith-hill-place for details. West Surrey National Trust Conservation Volunteers (WSNTCV) WSNTCV welcomes new members of any age to come and join them at their Sunday work parties. The group works with National Trust rangers, helping conserve, maintain and improve habitats at National Trust countryside properties. Tasks may include cutting back vegetation, hedge laying, path and fence construction etc. No experience is necessary and all tools are provided. Social events are also held throughout the year. For further information, please visit their website at www.wsntcv. btck.co.uk Preschool Music and Movement Classes Various dates and times Jo Jingles provides fun, 45 minute music, singing and movement classes which teach children to play percussion instruments expressively, sing songs and find rhythm to move and dance. Encouraging hand-eye coordination, and helping children learn social skills and make friends, as well as helping their physical, mental and emotional development. Term time classes. Ages: 3 months-5 years. Held at Fetcham Village Hall. December 2018
No joining fees and free trial available. Contact Viv Hunt on 07751 438943 or email vivhjj@hotmail.com. Mole Valley Speakers’ Club Wednesday 12th December (no meeting 26th December) They are a friendly group of people that meet every second and fourth Wednesday of the month. Toastmasters International, to which Mole Valley Speakers’ Club belongs, is a nonprofit educational organisation that helps members improve their communication, public speaking and leadership skills. They welcome newcomers to join us for a meeting, free of charge to find out more. They meet in the Marshall Room of the Peace Memorial Hall, Woodfield Lane, Ashtead. KT21 2BE. Please contact Pauline on 01372 817129 or email paulineyw19@ hotmail.com for more details. Leatherhead Baby and Toddler Group Wednesday mornings 10-12 noon This group offers a whole range of toys and activities for the under 5s plus a chance for adults to chat to other parents/carers over a cup of coffee. New members always welcome, just turn up at Leatherhead Parish Church Hall, Church Rd. (Last group on 12 December, returning on 16 January). Beare Green and Newdigate Choral Society Concert Wednesday 12th December 7.30pm Please join them in the singing at their Christmas Concert in Newdigate Village Hall. Free mince pies and mulled wine will be served in the interval, free entrance with retiring collection
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this December, the Club is proud to announce that our principal guest and speaker will be Sir Richard Stilgoe OBE DL, the well-known songwriter, lyricist and musician, best known for his humorous songs and frequent television appearances and for contributing to a number of Lloyd Webber musicals; a few spaces are still available. Next year, the summer event will feature a return of harpist Margaret Watson, and at Christmas, Ian Gallagher will sing to them. He does a quite brilliant impersonation of Frank Sinatra and appears in Europe, USA and also on the Cunard cruise ships, plus many venues around the country. He has even been invited to sing at Buckingham Palace for the Royals. In addition, in April the speaker will be Inspector Ken Wharfe who, for 11 years, was the chosen New Scotland Yard senior detective responsible for safeguarding Princess Diana and the two young Princes, William and Harry. Ironically, she stood him down just a few weeks before her tragic death in Paris. Lady guests will be particularly welcome at this event.
LEATHERHEAD PROBUS is one of the oldest Probus clubs in Britain which meets at Tyrrells Wood Golf Club on the first Tuesday of the month. They exist for men who are retired or semi-retired to meet with their peers in a friendly and relaxed setting over lunch and to have their brains exercised by listening to their speakers on a wide range of subjects which this year have included Brooklands, Local Challenges, British Airborne Operations on D-Day and indeed Brexit, although the club has no political or religious affiliations. The club also held the third in its series of Celebrity Sporting Lunches at which stars of cricket, rugby and golf have entertained our members and many guests. These together have raised approaching ÂŁ10,000 for the Lordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Taverners charity for disadvantaged children. Although the Club is for men, wives, partners, girlfriends or just female friends are not forgotten. Every year, they have at least two buffet lunches designed to cater for our lady guests. Last year, they had Chris Tarrant as speaker at their Christmas Lunch and this summer, the talk featured Gems and Gemmology. For their Christmas Lunch
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Other speakers scheduled for the coming year include the Chief Executive of MVDC, Karen Brimacombe, their MP, Sir Paul Beresford, and the third in our series of non-partisan and informative talks on Brexit by Simon Usherwood of Surrey University. The club also holds informal lunch meetings half way through the month when a number of members gather at a local pub or restaurant. Most members bring along lady guests (although this is not compulsory). Visits to Leatherhead Theatre with a pre-show dinner are also organised. If you are a gentleman who might be interested in joining us, then please come along to one of the club meetings.
FIND OUT MORE Guests are always welcome, particularly prospective members; but please let the club know by email to membership@ probusclubleatherhead.org.uk or contact Jon McCarthy on 07947 361406.
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Christmas shopping evening at Claremont Landscape Garden
Monday 3 December 3.30-7pm Stock up on gifts for the whole family at our late night shopping evening. And enjoy the sound of festive carols, sung by a local choir from 5.30-7pm. Call 01372 467806 for details/ nationaltrust.org.uk/claremont-landscape-garden #claremontNT
in aid of charity. BGN always welcome new singers, no experience necessary. Please ring the secretary for details on 01306 631115.
RSPB midweek walk Wednesday 12th December 10.30am Wisley and Boldermere. A winter walk across Wisley disused airfield, through heathland and around Boldermere lake. Free to group members, £5 non members. Read more on this and other events at www.rspb.org.uk/groups/dorkinganddistrict/events. 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. The Arts Society Horsley Lovelace Third Wednesday of each month 10.30am You can attend a wide ranging programme of lectures focused on the visual arts. Lectures are held at East Horsley Village Hall, Kingston Avenue KT24 6QT. Coffee is available beforehand from 9.45am. 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. December 2018
Surrey Branch Western Front Association Wednesday 12th December This month’s talk is by Andrew Tatham: A Group Photograph – Before, Now and In-between. Andrew’s 21-year-project went from a single First World War group photograph to a major exhibition at the In Flanders Fields museum in Ypres and an accompanying book. He tells stories from the detective work to find the families of all 46 men in the picture and the history that he uncovered. An evening not to be missed – Andrew’s painstaking research tells all about a group of men destined for the Western Front. Held at Cobham Day Centre. Full details from Andy Thompson on 07768 197990 or email info@ eyewitnesstours.com. 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. Creative Cuppa group in Dorking Third Thursday of the month from 2pm-3.30pm This is a new group for people who enjoy craft and art and would like to do them with others rather than at home on their own. Bring your own projects or come along and try something new - maybe cross-stitch, knitting or drawing, with help from volunteer leaders. Held in the main hall at Dorking United Reformed Church, West Street. £2 per person to include a cuppa. No need to book, just turn up. For further details contact
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The Arts Society Betchworth Third Monday of the month 2.30pm-4pm Do join their society to enjoy stimulating, entertaining talks from accredited lecturers and our visits to interesting places. 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 Dorking Group of Artists Tuesday afternoons Meeting at Beare Green Village Hall from September through to Easter. Membership is open to artists of all abilities, from beginner to professional and costs just £20 per calendar year. The activities programme is varied and includes workshops and demonstrations including outdoor painting and sketching during the summer months. Visit www.dga.org. uk for more information or contact Jane Anderson Wood on j.andersonwood@gmail.com. Martha's Market Friday 14th December 10.30am-11.30am Why not go along to buy homemade cakes, quiches and marmalade together with handmade cards and crafts plus home grown plants. There is also a haberdashery stall and occasional bric-a-brac. Held in Leatherhead Parish Church Hall, Church Rd. On the first Friday of the month they have a Fairtrade stall and on the third Friday, offer a hearing clinic. Refreshments served. To book a stall call 01372 374914. 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
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Dorking URC Ba Ba Bethlehem Sunday 23rd December 4pm There will be a special performance for young people called 'Ba Ba Bethlehem' at Dorking United Reformed Church, West Street. Come along for an amazing performance of this musical telling of the Christmas Story and hear the tale of the Christmas Cracker. For further details please visit www.dorkingurc.org.uk. Christmas Lunch and Festive Cream Tea at Squire’s Until 23rd December 12 noon-3pm Enjoy a fabulous festive feast this Christmas season with great food, beautiful decorations and a fantastic atmosphere (advance booking required). Alternatively indulge yourself with a festive cream tea for only £7.95 per person. You will enjoy a choice of loose-leaf tea, a fruit or plain scone with jam and clotted cream, white chocolate andraspberry pannacotta and two mini eclairs. Visit www.squiresgardencentres.co.uk for more information and to book. Parkinson’s UK volunteer speaker in your area Are you responsible for booking speakers for your club meetings? If so Valerie is the volunteer speaker in Surrey and borders for Parkinson’s UK, the charity that supports those affected by Parkinson’s and also provides the greatest amount of research funding in the UK. She can adjust the length of her presentation to suit your needs and the talks are free. Covering Parkinson’s itself- what it is and its effects; the various support facilities provided by the charity; the latest research and finally ways in which individuals or groups might like to help. If you are interested, email vbox@parkinsons.org.uk, or phone 01428 682678. Watermill Jazz at Betchworth Park Golf Club Dorking Dorking's Watermill Jazz take their usual annual break during December and are back at their regular venue at Betchworth Park Golf Club on the 8th of January with a solo performance by vocalist and pianist Joe Stilgoe, the son of Richard Stilgoe. Visit www.watermilljazz.co.uk for full details and to book online; or call the box office and speak to Steve on 07415 815784.
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