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TO THE POINT I’m back! I had a lovely call recently from a Dorking based charity called the Brigitte Trust, an independent registered charity offering free emotional support and practical help at home to people and their families facing cancer. They Stefan Reynolds had advertised with us and I placed their advert Editor & Publisher next to Betchworth Golf Club. The call was to tell me that the golf club had seen their advert and had decided to make them their charity of the year, wanting to pick a great local charity. As you can imagine, they were delighted by this, as were we. A local community magazine exists to get everyone helping one another in their local local magazine area and and we are always pushing the great The produced by local benefits of ‘keeping it local’. This was a fine people for the local community, demonstration of that. Long may it continue!

Thanks to everyone who completed the questionnaire that we recently promoted. We had an excellent response and it was very useful to find out what you like most about this magazine and your suggestions on how we can make your local community magazine even better.

Food and drink was an obvious interest and this month we have launched a new ‘Gastro’ page which aims to help promote local food, drink, eateries, producers and more. I hope you find it useful and if you would like to contribute to the page in the coming months, please email us at gastro@vantagepublishing.co.uk.

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As I write the jottings for June, two things have dominated my thoughts. The first is the extraordinary election result which proved the pollsters and nearly every politician wrong. Actually, not wishing to brag, but yours truly did have a sneaky bet on the Conservatives winning an overall majority and the bookies are a little poorer as a result! The second event is the catastrophic fire at Clandon Park. I remember this magnificent house since I was a child; you could see it through the trees when sitting on top of the 408 bus from Horsley to Guildford. I always found it quite stunning and in my view “not too big to live in”! I fervently hope and actually feel confident that the National Trust will do a fine job in restoring it to its former glory. I know that much was lost but a restoration will be part of this beautiful house’s evolution. They did a wonderful job on Uppark so let’s be optimistic. Finally, you can see that June is a very busy month and full of fun events, so have a great month.

This is possibly the shortest jotting we’ve had, but it gives the necessary information! Chair exercises take place on Wednesdays from 11am -12 noon at The Christian Centre, Dorking. Tel 01306 886830.

Watermill Jazz meets every Thursday evening at the newly named Aviva Sports and Social Club, Pixham Lane, RH4 1QA. It has been renamed following the merger of Friends Life and Aviva. There’s a different group of talented performers each week. Tickets range from £17 - £20, students half price. If you would like to become a member, it’s only £15 a year and you get £5 off the full price of any ticket. To order tickets call 07415 815784 or go to www. watermilljazz.co.uk for more information.

The Three Bridges spiritualist church holds a service every Wednesday evening. Their doors open at 7pm, the service starts at 7.30 till 9pm and everyone is welcome.

It’s £4 on the door, which includes a raffle ticket that is

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drawn at the end of the service and a lovely cup of tea or coffee. They are holding one to one reading evenings throughout the year as well as special clairvoyant evenings. They are currently fund raising for a new church roof and you can purchase a roof slate for £5 each with a picture and message in memory of a loved one. Contact Tina, Monday - Friday 3-5pm on 07518 303618. Dates for June are as follows: 3rd, Frances Stadden, 10th, John Shaw, 12th, 1-1 readings please call to arrange, 17th, Ivan Lee, 24th, Graham Watson. More information can be found at www.threebridgesspiritualistchurch.co.uk.

First Capel Guides are holding a Family Barn Dance and Supper on Saturday 6th June. I assume it will be at The Capel Memorial Village Hall. Adults and Children over 10, £10, children under 10, £5. Children must be accompanied by an adult. There’s a licensed bar. Do call Georgina on 01306 713247 to check on details and booking tickets.

With the National Garden Scheme (NGS) Festival Weekend on the 6th and 7th, June is a bumper month for NGS garden openings. Whether you’re looking for a stunning, award-winning design, a historic backdrop, a tranquil spot for a glass of wine or a lovely outdoor walk, there’s a garden ready to be explored in Surrey. For maps and photos to tempt you, go to www.ngs.org.uk. Here are a few that might be of interest. Ashleigh Grange, Westhumble. Relax with a glass of wine at the evening opening on Friday 19th June (6-8pm) Admission £5.50, children free. Plant lover’s chalk garden in charming rural setting with delightful views. Prairie style bank, woodland walk, fernery and folly. Also open on Sunday 21st, Wednesday 24th June (2-5.30pm). Admission £4, children free. Little Mynthurst Farm, Nr. Horley. Scout out the house where Lord Baden-Powell lived. 12 acre garden in lake setting around old farmhouse with Tudor courtyard, parterre and orchard. Bird, butterfly and

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Gwyn Phillips takes a look at some of the local artists taking part this year From Saturday 6th June to Sunday 21st June hundreds of Surrey artists will hold open house in their studios, galleries, workshops and homes. It is the biggest visual art event in Surrey and offers the public a chance to meet artists, see them at work, buy artwork, take part in workshops and view taster exhibitions.

Open Studios offer the public direct access to artists and makers and gives you a valuable insight into how artwork is produced. For 16 days the summer event is all about visiting studios, meeting artists and makers who are not normally open to the public, seeing them at work, browsing completed works and seeing work in progress, trying your hand at something and meeting fellow enthusiasts en-route.

Surrey Open Studios covers a broad spectrum of the visual arts and crafts, including; Calligraphy, Ceramics, Craftwork, Drawing, Glass, Illustration, Jewellery, Metalwork, Mixed Media, New Media, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture, Textiles and Woodwork. So there is something for everyone whatever their interests in the arts. These events have proved very popular for visitors in the past and it is a great way to meet artists and see them at work. For artists it is a great opportunity to raise their profile and develop new skills in promoting their own art practice.

SAOS Brochure To get the best out of this annual extravaganza of the arts you need the SAOS brochure to see which studios are open and where they can be found. The brochure can be obtained from local libraries, are centres and all the Open Studios.

Surrey has been divided up into five areas, with each having a map of the open studios and providing details of the artists.

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East (includes Epsom, Caterham, Horley and Reigate & Redhill); Central (includes Leatherhead and Dorking); West (includes Tongham, Compton, Guildford, Ockham and West Horsley); and South (includes Farnham, Haslemere, Godalming & Cranleigh).

The SAOS website also has an interactive map of all the open studios and can be found at www. surreyopenstudios.org.uk When planning your visits you need to check with the website or the brochure, which contains details of days and times that particular studios are open, as this varies.

Workshops It is not all about viewing, as many of the artists offer you a chance to try and develop your creative skills by providing taster workshops. These range from children’s photography courses, making a small glass object, an introduction to wood carving, life drawing to table top screen printing. There are no fewer than 25 different workshops that are being offered in the different areas and the details can be found on pages eight and nine of the brochure.

Surrey Artist of the Year If you visit at least 4 different studios then you can help decide who is shortlisted for the Surrey Artist of the Year. There is a form for this on the back page of the brochure. The selected artists will have their work exhibited at the New Ashgate Gallery in Farnham and the winner will be decided by a vote of visitors and a panel of judges.

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Some of the artists from the local area Dorking is the hub for a number of artists open studios and whilst there are not so many as other parts of Surrey some of the artists are very well known and there is a good variety of subjects and materials employed.

Sandstone Studios is right in the centre of Dorking and the three artists based there are Stephanie Wright whose brightly coloured free flowing ceramics are instantly recognisable. Nikki Taylor works in wire mesh and creates some really beautiful sculptures, especially of the human form. Christopher Forsey is a painter and illustrator in mixed media and his works include colourful landscapes.

Janet and Molly Crook can also be found in central Dorking and their basement studio is where they create ceramics and jewellery. Janet was the Artist of the year in 2013 and her amusing ceramic sculptures of exotic ladies accompanied by birds and animals are delightful creations and incredibly delicate in their design. Molly’s jewellery is described as unique, quirky and kinetic created from various stones and metals including anodised aluminium and silver.

South of Dorking at Inholms Farm can be found artist Helen Tyndale-Biscoe. Her distinctive landscape paintings, mainly in acrylic, have a strong emphasis on colour and are a response to well known landscapes.

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working in mixed media to create abstract pieces.

Two very different sculptors are well worth a visit. Jane Bohane at Holmebury St Mary has a “quirky studio producing unusual glass and mixed media sculptures that reflect a love of the incongruous.” West of Dorking in Westcott, Nicki Rowling works with willow, wood, metal and textiles to create contemporary pieces of both functional and sculptural work.

Tessa Pearson has an inspiring large garden studio in Effingham showing contemporary original printmaking and mixed media paintings in gorgeous colours.

One of the UK’s foremost glass artists has an extensive studio and gallery in West Horsley. Adam Aaronson’s glass vessels reflect his love of the landscape; sky and the sea and the intricate textures and colours he creates are a wonder to behold. Adam’s studio also offers workshops for beginners upwards to experience the thrill of working in glass and at weekends he has a number of students who now have developed advanced skills under his tutelage.

I hope this selection of artists gives you a flavour on what is on offer in the Dorking area. It has not been possible to include everyone, so you need to get the SAOS brochure to identify the other artists in the area and there is a further group found in the vicinity of Leatherhead.

Images from top: Funki Heart by Nikki Rowling Large landscape bowl by Adam Aaronson Porcelein figure by Janet Crook Landscape by Helen Tyndale Biscoe

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secret garden. Open Saturday 20th, Sunday 21st June (12-5pm). Admission £5, children free. Polesden Lacey, Nr Dorking. Beautiful formal gardens with something to offer for every season, as well as glorious views over the rolling Surrey Hills. Open Friday 26th June (10-4.30pm).

Admission £8.50, children £4.30.

Dorking Camerata’s summer concert, on Sunday 7th, is entitled ’If music be the food of love …’, and it features several settings of Shakespeare’s words.

There will be songs by Roger Quilter and Ivor Gurney, some Elizabethan music, further composers including Vaughan Williams, and a new work commissioned from Will Todd. Take a picnic for the interval and be serenaded with lute music as you eat! It Takes place at St Barnabas, Ranmore and starts at 6.30pm. Tickets are £15, call 01306 881479.

The National Trust’s Reigate Fort has seen some action over the years and it’s set to host some more of its own as the 10th Essex Living History Regiment set up camp for a spectacle of marching, drill practice, canon fire and costumes on Sunday 7th June. Now in its sixth year, Reigate Fort’s Garrison Days are a great family friendly event aimed at anyone who loves military history, the great outdoors and amazing views. Reigate Fort, built in 1898, commands spectacular views over the Weald to the South Downs and it’s easy to see why it was chosen as a defensive site, built to protect London from

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possible French invasion. Living history experts will be on site sharing the stories and histories of times gone by; wearing authentic costumes, cooking authentic dishes and practising their weaponry skills and target practice.

It’s a great chance for the whole family to get up close and personal with real history. Reigate Fort’s Garrison Day will be held on Sunday 7th June from 10am until 3pm. Tickets cost £5 for adults and £2.50 for children.

There’s no need to book. Parking is at the Wray Lane car park, RH2 0HX. Test your spelling ability by playing Scrabble! The Dorking Scrabble Club welcomes players of all abilities.

The Club meets every Wednesday at 7.30pm. Opponents are paired to play three games in the course of the evening. Help is given to new players and everyone is provided with a list of all the two and three letter words (there are over 1400!). If you are interested ring Priscilla on 01737 767072 or David on 01306 889308 or just pop along any Wednesday to the Roy Currie Room at Dorking United Reformed Church in West Street.

First Capel Guides are holding monthly Bingo and Bite evenings in Capel Village in aid of the local Girlguiding group. The next one is on Tuesday 9th June (after that 14th July). They take place in Capel Memorial Village Hall and include a fantastic supper and raffle. Meet at 7pm for 7.30pm, entry is £10 and payable on the door. Soft drinks are available to purchase. For more information, contact

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Horsley Decorative & Fine Arts Society meets at East Horsley Village Hall on the second Wednesday of the month from October to July for lectures on a wide variety of subjects. The lecture on 10th June 2015 will be Posters of the Belle Epoque: The Great Age of the Poster

by Charles Harris. Coffee 9.45 to 10.15. Lecture from 10.30 to 11.30. Visitors (£5) and new members welcome.

For more information and the full programme visit their website www.horsleydfas.org.uk or phone Chris on 01483 280021.

Dorking Halls has two opera screenings this month: On Wednesday 10th June at 7.15pm, there’s a screening of Puccini’s La Bohème, a tragic tale of love set in Bohemian Paris, broadcast live from the Royal Opera House, and then on Sunday 21st June, there’s a Ravel double bill from Glyndebourne. You can see both his short operas L’heure Espagnole and L’enfant et les Sortilèges in a recording from the 2012 Glyndebourne festival. Both screenings at Dorking Halls, Tickets cost £17, call 01306 881717.

Dorking & District University of the Third Age, holds its next monthly meeting on Wednesday 10th June at 2.30pm in the Christian Centre beside St Martin’s Church in Dorking. Member Geoff Saunders will give

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a talk entitled ‘All I ask is a tall ship’ describing his adventures aboard a sailing ship crossing the Pacific Ocean. Admission is free. For more information on the range of activities offered by the Dorking U3A visit www. dorkingu3a.org.uk.

There’s a Charity Open House and Garden Day on Saturday 13th June from 11am - 5pm. It’s taking place at Selmeston, Glendene Avenue, East Horsley KT24 5AY. Everyone is welcome at this event in aid of The Horsleys Community Fund and the Guildford branch of Talk, a small charity which helps people to communicate after a stroke. There’s a great range of stalls including plants, fashions, skincare, homewares and original art and, of course, there will be a raffle with good quality prizes donated by stallholders. There will also be a silent auction - local people and businesses have been very generous in donating to this and there are some great things to bid on ... a break at a luxury holiday lodge in Somerset, a polo session, a garden design consultation, a manicure, a dancing class and lots more. Do pop in to browse, enjoy the garden and meadow and support these very worthwhile local charities at the same time. Entry is £3 and there will be coffee, cakes and cream teas in the garden. The Facebook event page for more information can be found by typing ‘Charity Open House and Garden – The Horsleys’ into the search bar.

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Full steam ahead If you thought the golden age of travel was long gone, then think again. As The Cathedrals Express takes to the tracks for another busy summer season, it’s just the ticket, as Viv Micklefield finds out.

For one Surrey man, steam trains have long been a bit of an obsession and that’s perhaps not a big surprise, given that until the age of 11 he lived by Clapham Junction.

But whereas some enthusiasts might spend their leisure time at the end of a platform religiously taking down the number of the loco pulling the 11:58 from Waterloo to Woking, Marcus Robertson has gone further. He’s spent the past 15 years sharing the thrill of embarking on your very own steam adventure with thousands of strangers.

“I love steam because it’s a living thing. It’s such a wonderful way to travel,” says Marcus. “Being brought up with the sight and sounds of steam trains going past our house every few minutes, gets into your psyche I guess. Plus, my grandfather was an engineer on Indian Railways.”

Clearly not all the genes rubbed-off, as he freely admits to possessing not “an ounce of practicality”, even when it comes to mending a plug. However, a successful career in sports marketing was booted out of the park when in 2000 Marcus launched his new venture Steam Dreams. The inaugural route was between London and the city of Canterbury, a throwback to more personal train travel memories of visiting relatives in Kent.

But while this familiar day trip remains one of his favourites on today’s year-round timetable,

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The Cathedrals Express, as it quickly became known, currently gives its name to dozens of routes that criss-cross the entire country.

“Steam has become much more fashionable since we’ve been going,” he observes. “In the beginning, we maybe had between 20 to 30 diners and 200 passengers seated in Standard Class, probably half of whom were railway enthusiasts travelling on their own. This year, we expect 20,000 people to travel with us, around 400 on each train, with even the enthusiasts probably taking their wives or their families out for the day too. It’s really changed completely.

“A lot of our customers come for the food and the service. I’m bound to say this, but we do have a fantastic chef and we don’t even have a microwave on the train. He cooks everything fresh.”

A quick glance at a typical menu served within the unashamedly nostalgic surroundings of Premier and Pullman Class, complete with linen tablecloths and lamps, suggests a focus on good food, locally sourced. The full English champagne breakfast includes Sussex bacon; while a starter on the four-course lunch might include Tillingbourne smoked trout pâté served with sour dough bread from Reigate’s Chalk Hills Bakery. Mains could be Godstone chicken accompanied by a Surrey Gold, tarragon and white grape sauce. You also enjoy canapés and an amuse bouche in Pullman dining.

Indeed so popular is the dining experience – although travellers in First and Standard Class are welcome to bring their own food, there’s now a pre-preparation kitchen based in Bookham and a dedicated ‘kitchen car’ that’s hooked to the train.

So how does it work? “We’re a bit like a charter airline, except we hire in locomotives, the train crew and the coaches,” explains

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Keeping it traditional If you’re bitten by the bug for steam travel, make tracks for these local heritage railways: Bluebell Railway, www.bluebell-railway.com Hollycombe Steam Collection, www.hollycombe.co.uk Mid Hants Railway, www.watercressline.co.uk Old Kiln Light Railway, www.oldkilnlightrailway.com

Marcus. “The locos are normally privately owned by individuals or groups, this year our main one is called Mayflower and it’s fantastic.”

For the history buffs ‘she’s’ apparently one of two surviving B1 Class engines and was built in 1948. After being removed from service in 1967 having spent much of her working life in Scotland and North Yorkshire, Mayflower was initially preserved in Carnforth where the legendary Brief Encounter was shot. Capable of reaching a speed of 75mph and resplendent in the early apple green British Railways livery, she’s still a head-turner.

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With mainline track access negotiated up to 12 months ahead between train operators West Coast or Deutsche Bahn and Network Rail, Marcus now runs one, three, four and eight-day tours.

“The popular destinations are York and Bath. This year we’re also going to Ireland and it will be the first time that anyone’s attempted a round-Ireland steam trip.” Including an optional extension to visit Belfast, the response he says has been “amazing” and another trip in 2016 is already likely.

This summer a new family ticket offer has been introduced. Valid during July and August this allows parties of four, including at least two under 25s, to travel together offering a saving of 20% on normal prices. It’s certainly an incentive to rediscover some of our traditional British seaside resorts like Scarborough.

And the day-to-day business is still very much a family affair.

From a staff of three in the early days, there’s now a permenant team of 10 that includes Marcus’s wife and brother-in-law, and

Arriving at a platform near you Thursday 11th June Thursday 9th July Tuesday 14th July Saturday 29th August Thursday 24th September Wednesday 2nd December

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For full routes and timetables as well as other destinations scheduled for 2015, visit www.steamdreams.co.uk To purchase gift vouchers, perhaps for a Father’s Day treat, call 01483 209888.

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• The first person to put steam engines on rails was Cornish man Richard Trevithick in 1804 • By 1845 2,440 miles of railway were open, carrying 30 million passengers in Britain alone • 1938 saw Mallard set the world record for the fastest steam locomotive at 126mph • The Tornado, the first brand-new steam engine to be built in this country for almost half a century ran in 2008

he’s hopeful that, eventually, another generation will step up to the footplate.

Interestingly, The Cathedrals Express was the first rail charter to become carbon neutral. What this means is that to offset the carbon emissions that the steam engines and the head office functions in Albury produce, each time one of the 60-odd journeys is taken a donation (optional for paying passengers) is made to a company which invests in carbon reduction projects.

But while he has one eye on the future, Marcus clearly continues to embrace the past. “I still go on 90% of the trips,” he says.

“The old carriages do bring their challenges. You don’t get air conditioning and in winter, let’s be honest the heating’s erratic and always was. It’s not a coincidence that when you look at an old black and white movie, women on trains are often wearing blankets on their laps. We can’t change what is a genuine experience.”

Yet surely that’s all part of the charm. And with demand for staycations and experiential travel both on the rise, this diehard steam fan certainly looks to be heading in the right direction. “If people ask why we still call it The Cathedrals Express when we go somewhere like Weymouth, I usually say, well if you think about it the Orient Express doesn’t go to the Orient, ever!” laughs Marcus.

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Some other things to do locally for Father’s Day - 21st June The Cranleigh Show, nr Cranleigh GU6 7DW. Agricultural Show with motorcycle aerobatics, pony racing, farm animals and dog show, tractors, food stalls. www.cranleighshow.co.uk.

The Wood Show, Weald and Downland Museum, Singleton, Chichester, West Sussex PO18 0EU. Celebrate the many traditional uses of wood. www.wealddown.co.uk.

Dad’s Brunch, Wey & Arun Canal, behind the Onslow Arms in Loxwood RH14 0RD. Treat dad to a trip on the canal whilst enjoying a tasty bacon butty. Trips at 9.45am and 12 noon. Booking essential on 01403 752403. www.weyandarun.co.uk.

DogFest, Loseley Park, nr Guildford GU3 1HY. Hosted by Channel 4’s Supervet Noel Fitzpatrick, DogFest is the paw-fect day out for dog-loving dads. www.dog-fest.co.uk.

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Abinger Hammer’s Kingfisher Farm Shop is famous for its watercress, which it has grown since 1854. Marion McBirney tells the tale of her family’s business.

Watercress is a super food and contains more vitamin C than oranges, more calcium than spinach and more folate than bananas. It is brimming with more than 15 essential vitamins and minerals.

tonnes of watercress. The railway would arrange for an extra coach especially for the watercress and it was taken by steam train from Gomshall to London Bridge for the wholesale markets in London.

The vital ingredient for growing watercress is of course, water – pure, mineral rich spring water, from which this peppery super-food derives its collection of nutrients.

The 1950’s also brought the introduction of bunching watercress. To begin with they would be bunched on a plank by the side of the beds. The watercress was packed in veneer wooden boxes with a separate lid tied with string. There were 36 bunches packed in a box.

A shed was built at a later date at Abinger Hammer to bunch and pack the watercress. There were three generations working alongside one another by the end of this decade. Barrie, his father and grandfather.

Kingfisher watercress at Abinger Hammer has been growing in pure Surrey spring water since 1854. Barrie Arminson who runs the business today represents the fourth generation of the family that has been working in the watercress industry since 1958. His great, great grandfather and uncle, Richard and John Coe, built up the business. They rented land through the valley from Abinger to Albury and a site in Arundel. By 1888 it is believed that approximately 400 tonnes of watercress per year was grown. The watercress was cut and packed straight into baskets to be sold loose in shops.

Come the 1900’s the next generation, Richard’s son, Edward Coe had taken the reins. By now watercress was being harvested in the early hours of the morning, starting at 4.30am and sent to London on the 6.30am, 7.27am, 8.05am and 8.40am trains from Gomshall to be distributed to shops on the same day it was harvested.

The watercress sold under the label of ‘Gomshall Cress’.

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In 1967 a purpose-built bunching shed was erected at Abinger Hammer and a hydro-cooling tank was installed in the new premises. This meant that the temperature of the watercress could be reduced to 4C before being put into a built-in cold room. The watercress was then transported to London in the evening to be in the shops the following morning. At this time a new darker strain of watercress had been developed, which returned a better price from market. This strain of watercress was given the ‘Kingfisher’ label.

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with the improved packing methods. Watercress was delivered to Kings Cross, St Pancreas and Euston for onward dispatch to northern destinations including Liverpool, Manchester, Leeds, Huddersfield, Hull, Nottingham, Leicester, Sheffield and Lancaster.

Redevelopment of the Abinger Hammer site began in the 1970’s. The watercress beds were reduced in size to 150ft x 20ft to improve production. The grass-banked beds disappeared and were replaced with concrete surrounds with a shingle base. With the update water channels were made to give better control of feeding the spring water into the beds. Concentrating on the main site at Abinger Hammer for all year round production meant that other sites in the valley and further away could be given up.

In 1971 the postal strike made its mark, which unknowingly would be of great importance for the future of the business. Due to no postal deliveries trips to the London markets were necessary to collect payments for the watercress. People in the village would ask Barrie to bring back the odd box of fresh produce and the idea of a farm shop was born. Barrie and his wife, Margaret, stocked the then tiny premises with an ample supply of locally grown fruit and vegetables from a then thriving market garden industry in the valley.

By the beginning of the 1980’s it became apparent that redevelopment plans for the watercress beds had to stop. Demand for watercress was decreasing due to the demise of the high street greengrocer. Sending to the markets in the north of England ceased, as did using railway transport.

By the mid 1980’s ice packing for watercress was introduced. Kingfisher watercress was the first to merchandise watercress in this way. The grower now dictated the price of watercress, whereas before watercress had been sold on commission.

By the end of the decade watercress was packed in polystyrene boxes with 15 bunches in a box. The ice pack and polystyrene box worked as a mobile fridge, giving the watercress a much better shelf life.

In 1992 the farm shop expanded, pinching space from the watercress packing shed and slowly the organic growth of the farm shop began. The fifth generation of the family is now fully committed to helping run the business. Barrie and Margaret’s daughter, Marion joined the business in 1998. The Abinger Hammer site homes a farm shop that is very proud of its watercress history and sells a long list of watercress products June 2015

made by local producers including a baker, butcher and pie man! Watercress bread, watercress and cheese scones, watercress sausages, watercress and pork raised pies, trout and watercress tarts, watercress pasties, watercress soup, watercress pesto, watercress and carrot quiche are all sold at the farm shop, as well as the beautiful green bunches of watercress themselves.

In the month of May each year ‘Watercress Week’ is celebrated at Abinger with tastings and tours of the watercress beds. In May 2014, a three course watercress supper was served for 100 customers and friends to celebrate 160 years of growing watercress.

Barrie has seen many changes in his family business during his life time, but ‘Kingfisher’ watercress is still harvested by hand, just the same as his great, great grandfather.

Watercress Roulade

Ingredients: 11oz watercress 3 egg yolks 4 egg whites ¼ tsp ground nutmeg 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese Trout paté Method: 1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) Gas Mark 5.

Line a 9” x 13” (22.5cm x 33cm) Swiss roll tin with baking parchment.

2. Mix watercress, yolks, nutmeg and Parmesan cheese together, season well.

3. Whisk egg whites until they form soft peaks.

Fold into watercress mixture using a metal spoon, pour into prepared tin.

4. Cook 10-15 mins until mixture is well risen and springs back when lightly pressed with fingertips.

Cool 5. Place large piece of baking parchment on work surface, turn roulade out onto parchment.

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The local Water Aid group invites you all to join their annual Walk for Water in the beautiful Surrey Hills at Newlands Corner near Guildford (GU4 8SE) on Saturday 13th June. There’s a choice of 4 signposted circular walks with something for everyone; wheelchair users, family groups to serious hikers. While enjoying the fresh air and superb scenery you’ll be helping people in the developing world to provide their own clean water, sanitation and hygiene. This transforms their lives from day to day survival to getting an education and earning a living. Goodbye poverty! There is no registration fee. You can get sponsors or simply make a donation (however large or small). The shortest circuit is a ½ mile tarmac path and the longest is 8 miles across the Downs. There is no fixed start time; walkers are free to start at any time from 9am. Reserved free parking area, toilets and snack bar. Dogs are welcomed. Find out more from Linda on 07934 839608 or go to www.wateraidwestsurrey.org.

Dorking Choral Society is having a great time enjoying the fascinating mix of English and American choral music which it is now rehearsing for its summer concert. The new conductor, Hilary Campbell has a wonderful way of breathing new life into a piece with her interpretations of both music and words. That, combined with the quality of the ensemble sound she is getting from the choir is delighting everyone and making rehearsals great fun – though hard work. The concert is at St James’ Church, Abinger Common RH5 6HZ on Saturday 13th June at 7 pm. The choir like to take along a picnic and drink to

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On Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th June, Capel Camera Club is holding an exhibition of the late Robert Arthur’s photographs in The Old Barn, Ewekenes Farm, Ryersh Lane, Capel RH5 5LH. Refreshments will be available over the weekend and all proceeds will be donated to St. Catherine’s Hospice.

The Horsley Floral Decoration Group (affiliated to NAFAS) is a friendly afternoon flower arranging club.

They meet at East Horsley Village Hall on the second Tuesday of each month (except August) at 2pm.They have a varied programme of demonstrators/speakers/ in-house entertainment, trips, internal competitions (optional), sales table, refreshments, etc. Visitors and new members are very welcome (February/AGM members only). Go along and join them (first visit free) for Fun, Flowers and Friendship. For more details phone Yvonne on 07976 281060 or Beryl on 01483 831422.

MASH (Men Alone Self-Help Group) is a group made up of men, who are on their own due to bereavement.

They meet every Thursday between 4pm and 6pm in the upstairs room of the Burgundy and Black Cafe in St. Martin’s Walk, Dorking. They are a social group and discuss everything and anything without an agenda. It’s an opportunity to socialise and share experiences with men, who find themselves at the same point in their lives. If you think that these meetings might be for you just go along. If you want to know more about the group, phone Tom on 01306 883961 or email mashdorking@ googlemail.com.

St Martin’s Church, Ockham Road South, East Horsley is organising a monthly Family Film Club and the next one is on Saturday June 13th from 2pm to 4pm. The films are U cert and admission is free. Tea/coffee and popcorn are available. It takes place in The Canterbury Rooms behind the church. Details of screenings can be obtained from Parish Office on 02032 863713 or 01483 282038 and also in church porch.

There is a Garden Open Day at the beautiful Dunsborough Park, in Ripley on Saturday 13 June 2015 from 1pm to 5pm. Transform will be providing homemade teas throughout the afternoon. All proceeds from the teas will support our work with local homeless and vulnerable people. Entry £6 – children go free.

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FIT With the growing popularity of cycling in the UK and particularly in this area, Rob Butler and the team at Physio1to1 are seeing an increase in injuries related to cycling and poor cycle fitting.

It is a familiar story, you collect your bike from the cycle shop, cast your mind back to the advice given to you by your parents when you were young and adjust the saddle so that your toes can just reach the ground on both sides. That’s it right? The bike ‘fits’. Sadly it is rarely that simple… The advice given to you by that elderly relative so many years ago wasn’t wrong, it just wasn’t the whole story.

Whatever your reason to be on a bike, whether you’re a budding enthusiast keen to get fit, a Surrey ‘MAMIL’ (Middle Aged Man In Lycra) entering your first sportive or a seasoned veteran of multiple London to Brightons, it is important that you are set up correctly. The complex relationship between the joints of the body and the ‘fit’ of the bike are paramount to both comfort and performance. Biomechanical differences in individuals will necessitate different mechanical bike set-ups to prevent overuse injuries, and maximise the strengths of the individual.

Physiotherapists are experts in analysis of physical form and function and as such can lend an alternate perspective on the otherwise predominantly mechanical assessment process of bike fitting.

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Balancing comfort and performance is the key.

Performance can be fairly rapidly appraised by instantaneous feedback using real-time computerised measurements of cadence, power output, and efficiency. However comfort is not always easily measured, being largely subjective and a function of the time spent in the saddle. That is where the physiotherapy assessment process fits in. Performing the relevant and often bespoke physical tests on an individual to assess the individual’s ability to attain and maintain postures can aid us in getting that balance right. We can therefore ensure our fitting process is having the desired effect on forward motion, whilst minimising the unpleasant side effects of discomfort or pain.

Bike fitting is in principle quite simple. There is after all only five contact points on the bike; the saddle, the left and right pedal, and the left and right handlebars.

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Saddle tilt should ideally be minimised to start with, this can be easily assessed with a level. Saddle height is much debated, however, the facts are simple. The knee will have more pressure through the kneecap the more bent the knee is, and the iliotibial band will be forced to cross the knee (back to front) if the knee is straighter than 30 degrees. Therefore the saddle height should be set so that the knee is bent to around 30 degrees at its fullest extent (when the pedal is down bottom dead centre).

Next thing to check is the ‘reach’. This is how far away your handlebars are from you in a seated position. This is clearly determined by the saddle position and the handlebar position, both of which can be adjusted.

Ideally, in your comfortable riding position, the reach should allow for your shoulders to rest at 90 degrees to your body with a slightly flexed elbow leading to a relaxed grip on the bars. The reach may be limited in adjustment by the size of the bike, so it is an important point when purchasing a bike.

The physical demands placed on the body are dependent as much on the individual as they are on the bike itself. We are not all homogenous and neither are our demands from the bike. Therefore it stands to reason that bike fitting should be as bespoke as possible. At this point the non-lycra clad may wish to switch off... In our top end cycle fitting we assess the position of the cleats (for rotation and position), crank length, saddle tilt, slide and height, stem length and angle, handle bar rotation and lever position. We are able with instant computerised feedback to balance the ideal ‘comfortable position’ with the optimum

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Any professional rider will tell you that once the bike is set-up in the right position it becomes invisible to the rider, allowing them to focus on the competition rather than the bike.

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comedy. Also, The Nomes summer musical, Five Children and IT, runs from Wednesday 3rd to Friday 5th July.

For more information and to book tickets go to www. nomadtheatre.com http://intelligent-tickets.co.uk/ index.php?th=nt You can also book by phone on 01483 284747. The theatre is situated at Bishopsmead Parade, East Horsley KT24 6RT Five Newdigate Gardens will be opened on Sunday 14th June between 2pm and 5pm and all profit will be donated to St. Catherine’s Hospice. Cost per ticket for all 5 gardens will be £8 for adults, children free, or £2 per garden. Tickets, maps and all information available from the Nature Reserve car park in The Mulberries, Newdigate RH5 5DN. Teas will be available to purchase at one of the venues.

Learn to jive. Here’s a chance to learn original American Jive. They teach basic 50’s rock and roll and American 40s / 50s style. (Not Lindy Hop or modern jive). Lessons are on Mondays from 8-10pm at South Holmwood Village Club, Warwick Road, South Holmwood, Dorking RH5 4NP. Learn to the music of the era. Lessons, practice time and free tea and coffee, (bar available if preferred!). All welcome. The cost is only £6 on the door, no course fees to pay upfront. Call 07854 621522 for more information or email vintagejive@hotmail.co.uk.

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Lovelace Decorative and Fine Art Society meets at East Horsley Village Hall on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 10.30am but doors open at 9.45am for coffee.

The June lecture, on Wednesday 17th, is ‘Windows on another world...The paintings of Jane Van Eyck’. Visitors are most welcome, £5 entry. Have a look at the website for more information www.lovelacedfas.org.uk or call 01483 283635.

Leatherhead Community Association have a really busy and interesting Summer programme of visits, talks and walks planned over the summer months. How about going to the Physic Gardens and Saatchi Gallery on 25th June? Or there’s a Day at the Races at Lingfield Race Course on 8th July, a visit to houses connected with the Bloomsbury Group on 15th August or even Buckingham Palace State Rooms and Gardens on 8th September. There are recorded music afternoons at 2.15pm, on 17th June, 15th July and 19th August; no booking necessary, and tickets have already been reserved for the Frank Sinatra Tribute Concert on 12th December. The Tea and Talks subject on 12th June is ‘Life on a Lighthouse’ by Peter Smith who grew up in a lighthouse - not many people have done that! Peter Humphreys has planned a very varied programme of short and longer walks and strolls

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THE LIFE OF CHRIST 23rd - 28th June at Wintershall, Bramley

The greatest story of all time, inspired by the most popular of all books, is being brought to life this summer at the Wintershall Estate, Bramley, in The Life of Christ. Recreating the childhood and manhood of Jesus, the miracles he performs, the life-changing teaching he delivers, and his crucifixion and resurrection; it is an experience not to be missed.

Audiences will marvel at this moving and authentic re-enactment of the remarkable events of Jesus’ life by a cast of more than 100 dedicated and professional volunteers in full costumes accompanied by rousing music, sheep, horses, the donkey and more.

Running daily from 10am to 4pm, this is an outdoor promenade performance in three acts with an hour’s interval, taking you back in time to Palestine of Jesus’ day. Experience the emotions and events of the Biblical characters and how it brings the story to life. It is a story for everyone, on an educational level, and for those of all faiths and none.

The undulating Surrey hills of The Wintershall Estate is the glorious setting for this extraordinary open-air play; in the heart of the Surrey countryside, on this privately owned farm and parkland. Peter and Ann Hutley have lived at Wintershall for nearly 50 years and under their stewardship, the estate has expanded into a haven for wildlife, mature woodland and farmland. It is also the home of the theatrical productions of The Acts of the Apostles and The Wintershall Nativity plays.

The Life of Christ was originally written and adapted from the Bible by Peter to mark the Millennium. Staged as a one-off production in 1999, it was so popular that it has been performed almost every year in the 16 years since.

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In 2004, Peter received an MBE for services to the community, and was appointed a Knight of the Order of Saint Gregory, while his wife Ann was made a Dame. In 2012 Peter was awarded an OBE for services to Christian understanding.

Production of the great Wintershall religious plays performed in Surrey, London and all around the world has been passed to the next generation of the Hutley family, in the form of Peter’s daughter Charlotte de Klee, ensuring that the tradition stays alive.

“The Life of Christ is the highlight of the Wintershall theatrical calendar. We’ve had great success recently presenting the Wintershall Nativity at BBC Broadcasting House and The Passion of Jesus in Trafalgar Square in London to faithful audiences; now it’s time to bring the full story of the incredible life of Jesus back home to Surrey” says Charlotte de Klee, Producer, Wintershall Players.

The Life of Christ is directed by the West End theatre Director and Chairman of the Guildford School of Acting, Ashley Herman. The role of Jesus will be played by renowned actor James Burke-Dunsmore.

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The Life of Christ will be performed daily from 23rd to 28th June, 10am – 4pm. Please visit www.wintershallestate.com for more information and booking information (groups 10+ call 01793 418299). There will be free parking nearby for coaches, minibuses and cars.

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More gin on the doorstep We have come across a new local distillery called Becketts, which produces the only gin in the world infused with English juniper berries. Based in Kingston, they collect a strictly controlled number from National Trust land at Box Hill near Dorking.

They are also undertaking a long-term conservation project which will create a new juniper population on Juniper Top at Box Hill where ironically there is no longer any. Visit www.beckettsgin.co.uk or call 0208 819 4872 for more information.

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Ranmore Wines hold regular free wine tastings at their premises. There is no presentation - you can turn up any time during the tasting and stay for as long or little as you like.

They normally taste at least six wines and there are nibbles to enjoy as well. These are relaxed, informal events. No booking is required but it is helpful to let them know you intend to come along. The next tasting is on Wednesday 24th June from 5pm to 7.30pm. Call 01483 284584 or visit www.ranmorewines.co.uk for more information.

Pizza Express in the High Street has had a face lift, the interior pays homage to Laurence Olivier, and the glamour of that movie era. Come and experience our new look and bring along our coupon for a discount on food .

Nick Sinclair return to his roots Nick Sinclair, the Surrey-born chef is returning to his roots back at the Emlyn Restaurant in Box Hill, Dorking after an absence of four years, determined to make his mark on the Surrey food scene. “When the Emlyn invited me to return, I leapt at the opportunity. We have a passion for good food, cooked to perfection and we love the surroundings.

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which include Teazle Wood, Ham - Twickenham riverside, and the Leith Hill Rhododendron Dell. Full details of all these events can be found at the Leatherhead Institute, why not call in at 67 High Street Leatherhead, or contact Sarah on 01372 360508 every day between 9am and 12pm. Click on to the website to find out more - www.leatherheadca.org.uk or email them on lca2@ btconnect.com.

On Thursday 18th June at 7.30pm, the band of the Royal Marines promises some exciting music and military spectacle. The band will be joined by choirs from the Dawnay school and St Teresa’s preparatory school, and the concert will raise money for seafarers in need. It takes place at Dorking Halls and tickets cost £15-18. Call 01306 881717.

The next Family Activity at Dorking Museum and Heritage Centre in West Street RH4 1BS is on Saturday 20th June. It’s a chance to explore the High Street and be a history detective. You will be required to find the old parts of the High Street. Tours with a photo sheet commence at 2pm, 2.30pm, 3pm and 3.30pm. More information at www.dorkingmuseum.org.uk .

On Saturday 20th June, The Dorking Philharmonia has a concert containing some exciting and colourful pieces of music. Under their conductor Paul Newbold, they will play Debussy’s Printemps (Spring) and Stravinsky’s Firebird

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suite, plus Ravel’s Pavane and a Mozart flute concerto with soloist Marie Penny. This takes place at St Martin’s and starts at 7.30pm. Tickets are £12, call 01306 730640.

There are a couple of events that caught my eye which are taking place at RHS Garden Wisley, Woking GU23 6QB. Tel: 08452 609000 Email: wisley@rhs.org.uk. Also see www.rhs.org.uk/wisley. ‘All About Plants’ takes place on Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st June from 10am to 5pm. It is dedicated to showing the best of the Past, Present and Future of plants. Working in partnership with a wide range of Plant Societies and Plant Heritage, this weekend will deliver spectacular displays, specialist plants for sale and the opportunity to meet and ask advice from the Plant Society experts. Also over the same weekend is ‘Challenge Dad – Father’s Weekend’, where you can get messy in the Clore Education Centre and create your own seeded paper in different shapes. While over in Wild at Wisley you can get Dad to help you create a den around the wigwam with scrap foliage. Free once inside the Garden. From 10.30am to 12.30pm and 1.30 to 4.30pm. After, why not treat Dad to a two course ‘Dad’s favourite’ lunch. Alternatively enjoy a sweet and savoury high tea for all the family with Dad in the restaurant. Each Dad will receive a gift to take home. Lunch or high tea £25 per person. For all restaurant reservations call 01483 225 329 or book online on www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/wisley/ plan-your-visit/food-and-drink. All prices exclude garden entrance fee.

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Slug-proof plants With Beth Otway If you have an abundance of slugs and snails in your garden and your favourite delphiniums are disappearing overnight, why not stock up on plants that are less appealing to slugs and snails next time you’re visiting your favourite nursery or garden centre?

Hostas are often thought of as the number one dining choice for slugs and snails, but this isn’t the case for every Hosta. Varieties of Hosta that have thicker, puckered, rugose, wrinkled leaves, or varieties with a waxy coating to their leaves often seen on blue coloured types - are far less attractive to slugs and snails and this offers the plant some resilience and protection. Hosta ‘Sum and Substance’ grows to 0.75cm (about 30 inches) tall and 1.2m (about 47 inches) wide – it’s a huge Hosta! Its attractive heart shaped, chartreuse coloured leaves are glossy and corrugated, and they turn more golden as the season progresses. It is a tough and versatile Hosta that offers good resilience to slugs and snails; it thrives, even in a sunny spot, as with most Hostas, preferring morning sun to afternoon sun.

You can find slug resilient Hostas in all sizes, the diminutive Hosta ‘Blue Mouse Ears’ is a dear little plant with thick, rounded, glaucous blue coloured leaves, shaped like mouse ears.

It prefers light to full shade and grows to just

10cm (about 4 inches) tall, forming a symmetrical clump. Hosta ‘First Frost’ starts the season with glaucous blue leaves with yellow margins; and as the season progresses, the leaf margins or edges pale to white. ‘First Frost’ grows to about 40cm (16 inches) tall. There are many other Hostas with resilience to slugs and snails including ‘Spilt Milk’, ‘Devon Green’, ‘Halcyon’ and ‘June’. All of the Hostas I’ve mentioned here have received the Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Merit; hopefully if you like them, you can find them at your local nursery or garden centre.

Roses aren’t troubled by slugs and snails, although they do suffer with other pests and diseases. Naturally robust and healthy roses, such as Rosa ‘Crocus’, bred by David Austin, are an absolute delight to grow. I’ve grown this reliable, strong and healthy rose in many different soils and situations, from Scotland to Surrey, often neglecting it terribly, but it has always thrived.

Rosa ‘Crocus’ has a light and delicate tea rose fragrance; it flowers freely, the pale apricot coloured flowers fade to cream as they age. It’s a charming rose that I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend. Rosa ‘Wild Edric’ is another exceptionally healthy rose, with a strong, beautiful old rose fragrance; it makes a fabulously scented hedge.

I love the gentle, sugar-coated tones of Japanese anemones.

Their flowers add a warming glow and gentle softness to the garden as summer fades away. Look out for the beautiful white flowered Anemone x hybrida ‘Honorine Jobert’ and the rosepink flowered Anemone x hybrida ‘Königin Charlotte’, both of which have been awarded the Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Merit; I’ve never seen them with any slug or snail damage.

Ferns are an absolute must-have for anyone concerned about slugs or snails in their garden, as they are incredibly resilient.

Don’t forget Digitalis, Astrantia, Aquilegia, Lamprocapnos, Alliums, Hellebores, Cyclamen, Heuchera, Knautia macedonica and Verbascum, as these are beautiful plants that aren’t usually on the menu for either slugs or snails.

Top: Anemone x hybrida ‘Königin Charlotte’ Left: Rosa ‘Crocus’. Images by Beth Otway FIND OUT MORE

For more information about protecting your plants from slugs and snails and for advice on what to do in your garden or at your allotment this month, please visit my website www.pumpkinbeth.com.

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Dorking Dramatic and Operatic Society presents ‘I Am My Own Wife’ the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winning play by Doug Wright. Out of the two most oppressive regimes in history, the Nazis and the Stasi, came one woman’s story of survival, secrets and scandal. It’s the true story of Charlotte Von Mahlsdorf. Her courageous and profoundly moving story takes us not only from the last days of WW11 to the fall of the Berlin wall but gives a heartfelt insight into the struggle of survival and selfrespect. It’s on at The Green Room Theatre (behind the Dorking Halls), Dorking from Tuesday 23rd to Saturday 27th June at 7.45 pm and tickets are available from the Dorking Halls Box Office, 01306 881717.

The Rotary club of Leatherhead has its 24th Annual Charity Golf Day in aid of ‘My time for Young Carers’ and ‘Wherever the Need’ on Friday 26th June, from noon onwards at Effingham Golf Club. Entry fee £75 per person or £300 per team of four including a sandwich lunch and buffet supper. Many prizes to be won throughout the day! Further information and entry forms from Gary Zabel, 01372 800810 or garyzabel@ntlworld.com and Chris Pelley, 01372 450615 or chrisandjoanpelley@ gmail.com.

The National Trust is inviting all night owls to join them on a night time safari of Leith Hill on the evenings of Friday 19th or Friday 26th June. From 7.30pm until around 10.30pm, the safari is a great chance to see and

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hear badgers, owls, pipistrelle, serotine and noctule bats, as well as the rare ground nesting bird – the nightjar.

Ranger Rob Adam, who lives and works on Leith Hill says “early summer is such a wonderful time to explore the countryside. There are so many exciting birds and animals to see and hear and we’re lucky at Leith Hill as we have such a wide range of habitats that support different creatures”. Tickets for the night time safari cost £15 per person and need to be booked in advance by calling 01372 220644. The safaris, start with a welcome talk and warm drinks, followed by a walk over rough and uneven ground, often with limited visibility.

On Saturday 27th at 7.30pm, Beare Green & Newdigate choir at Weald School, presents ‘A Summer Soirée’, a selection of music for summer directed by their conductor Jamie Cordell. It takes place at Weald School, Beare Green. Call 01306 631115 for tickets.

Horsley Garden Society holds flower and produce shows, meetings, lectures and visits that bring together those with an interest in gardening. In their three shows members compete for awards and trophies with their flowers, fruit and vegetables, homecrafts and handicrafts. All activities take place at the West Horsley Village Hall. The Summer Show is on Saturday 27th June at 2 pm. Anyone interested in membership at the modest cost of £8 per annum should contact the chairman, Roger Lindsay, email r.lindsay339@btinternet.

Local Business Golfing League Drive your business forward this summer with our local business league competition. 9 Holes - Early Evening/Twilight Match Play Contact Club Manager, Timothy Lowe for more details on 01306 882052 or manager@betchworthparkgc.co.uk Betchworth Park Golf Club, Reigate Road , Dorking RH4 1NZ Tel: 01306 882052 www.betchworthparkgc.co.uk June 2015

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Take three local chefs...

These recipes have been supplied by our good friend Tracy Carroll from www.localfoodbritain.co.uk which showcases the very best local food, drinks, and places to eat locally.

Corn-fed breast of chicken with charred baby vegetables, white onion purée and thyme jus Talented chef Joe Wright has been heading up the kitchen brigade at The Dog and Pheasant at Brook near Godalming for the past three years, and also takes care of the food for the pub’s busy outside catering operation. A fervent supporter of local food, Joe sources many ingredients from nearby producers and is not averse to heading out for a spot of foraging.

Joe chose this recipe as it is pretty straightforward to rustle up for a dinner party while incorporating a few ‘cheffy’ elements. The flavours are terrific and it works really well - so get set to impress.

For the onion purée: 1. Place the ingredients in a pan, bring to the boil then immediately turn down the heat. Simmer gently until the onions are soft.

2. Season with salt and white pepper, remove the bay leaf then blend until smooth before passing through a sieve. Set aside.

For the jus (make this after poaching the chicken – see below): 1. Heat a heavy-bottomed pan, add the oil then sauté the shallots and garlic until softened. Add the thyme and wine then let it bubble until the liquid has reduced to about half, before adding the stock that you cooked the chicken in.

2. Leave it all bubbling away until it is reduced by half and you are left with a thin gravy.

For the chicken: 1. To save time later, pre-cook the vegetables and potatoes in salted water until just tender, then refresh in cold water and set aside.

2. Heat the oven to 190C (fan) and place a large, heavy bottomed and ovenproof frying pan or roasting tin in it to heat up.

3. Meanwhile, put the chicken in a pan with the hot stock, bring to simmer and poach for 2 minutes.

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make the jus – then you can leave it reducing while you get on with the chicken.

4. Remove the pan or tin from the oven, add a small amount of oil to coat it and prevent sticking (unless non-stick), then place the chicken in the centre, skin side down, before returning to the oven. At this point, warm four plates.

5. After 5 minutes, scatter the vegetables/potatoes around the chicken. Return to the oven for another 4 or 5 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through. Remove and glaze the vegetables and chicken with the butter, so they look nice and shiny.

6. To serve, divide the vegetables between the plates, place a chicken breast on top, drizzle the purée around it and spoon over the jus.

Ingredients For the onion purée: 2 onions, diced Knob of butter 240ml milk 1 bay leaf Seasoning, to taste For the chicken: 4 corn-fed chicken breasts, on the bone, skin on 350ml hot chicken stock, preferably home-made 175ml hot beef or veal stock, preferably home-made A selection of baby vegetables, washed – eg carrots, courgettes, turnips, leeks and new potatoes Splash of oil Knob of butter For the jus: 25g diced shallots 1 clove of garlic, smashed 1 sprig of thyme Splash of oil 60ml dry white wine Serves 4

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Wilted Watercress & Local Squid Sauté

The Elsted Inn, Lisa and Malcolm King’s jewel of a country pub, is a favourite with walkers and locals alike because of its setting at the heart of the South Downs near Midhurst, its fresh, seasonal and local menu and its selection of the UK’s best ales. Malcolm will even drive out to pick up weary hikers by arrangement and return them to the Elsted Inn for a good feed and a few beers – and the renovated bedrooms are the perfect place to rest the night.

Easy to prepare, fresh and zingy, chef Lisa’s summery salad recipe combines the sweetness of fresh watercress and sautéed squid with the brininess of fried capers for a delicious lunch or starter.

1. Cut the squid tubes into thin rings, cut the tentacles in half, or quarter if they are large, and set aside.

2. Pour the olive oil into a sauté pan, add the capers and fry until the capers pop open and ‘flower’.

3. Add the garlic, sundried or oven dried tomatoes, chilli flakes and parsley to the pan, toss briefly.

4. Add the squid and toss to combine evenly – the squid will not need more than a few minutes to cook.

5. Once all the ingredients are evenly combined in the pan, add the lemon

juice and zest and toss again.

6. Add the watercress and toss again until the watercress just begins to wilt.

7. Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately.

For the oven dried tomatoes: 1. Halve the sweetest cherry tomatoes you can find, season with sea salt and black pepper and drizzle with olive oil.

2. Bake in the oven at 100C for approximately 4-6 hours or until they have dried out.

Ingredients 250g fresh squid, cleaned and sliced, tentacles halved 2 tbsps capers, drained 1½ tbsps olive oil 1 small clove fresh garlic, finely chopped 1 tsp sundried tomatoes or oven-dried tomatoes (see additional recipe), sliced into thin strips Pinch red chilli flakes (optional) 1 tsp flat leaf parsley, finely chopped ½ a roasted bell pepper, sliced into thin strips ¼ tsp lemon zest 2½ tbsps lemon juice 35g fresh watercress Pinch Cornish sea salt Freshly ground black pepper, to taste Serves 4

Roasted Strawberries with Balsamic Vinegar and Vanilla Crème Fraîche Elizabeth Treliving, owner of Home Cooking by Elizabeth, has been working as a caterer for almost 30 years so she knows a thing or two about what makes a great dish. She devised this brilliantly simple recipe at the height of the pick-your-own season at Garsons Farm, Esher, where they grow the best strawberries she’s ever tasted, and she describes it as a ‘timeless recipe for even a reluctant cook’.

The combination of sweet, tangy balsamic vinegar with juicy strawberries, delicately vanilla-scented crème fraîche and crisp shortbread is a twist on that British summer favourite, strawberries and cream.

1. Hull the strawberries and wipe off any dirt.

2. Place the strawberries in a roasting tin and sprinkle with the icing sugar, freshly ground black pepper and the balsamic vinegar.

3. Bake in a moderate pre-heated oven for 15 minutes.

4. Mix a few drops of vanilla essence into the crème fraîche and serve with the warm strawberries and shortbread.

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Ingredients 450g strawberries 2 tsps icing sugar Black pepper, to taste 1 tsp balsamic vinegar 1 small tub crème fraîche 2-3 drops vanilla essence Shortbread (shop-bought or home-made) Serves 4

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Pension Revolution Bernado Hunte looks at the recent changes to annuities Given the changes that occurred on 6th April 2015 for those people who have reached 55, it is very important to understand what you can or cannot do should you wish to retire or partly retire from now onwards.

The new pension changes coming in will primarily affect individuals holding what are known as ‘money purchase’ or ‘defined contribution’ pension plans.

So what is so significant about the new changes? Simply more freedom and choice will be available. Freedom will mean you can withdraw the whole of your money purchase fund, 25% of which could be tax free cash with the residual 75% taxed at your highest marginal tax rate. Choice means that an individual can select how and when they withdraw their residual fund by a) considering an annuity, b) ‘drawing down’ on the fund or c) a combination of both.

When we build up a money purchase fund we are ‘accumulating’ it. When we start to take benefits it is known as a ‘benefit crystallisation event’. Taking benefits from an accumulated pension fund during retirement is also known as ‘decumulation’.

Buying an annuity with the residual pension fund is nowadays often perceived as poor value. There are several reasons for this – people are living longer (a 55 year old male now has a life expectancy of 30.9 years whilst for a 55 year old female it is 33.9 years (National Statistics April 2014) and long-term interest rates are 32

low. To illustrate the point - a 65 year old male in 1993 with a £100,000 pension fund could buy a level annual annuity of £11,684.

In 2014 the same money would only buy an annuity of £5,626 (source Aegon UK May 2014). In defence of annuities there is still a place for them in some cases where an individual may want total security. In addition where an individual has health issues an enhanced/impaired annuity could provide higher than average income.

How death benefits are payable for someone who has crystallised or not crystallised their pension fund has also been improved in terms of ‘succession’ and ‘tax rates’ payable. These will vary according to whether an individual is over or under age 75.

The new pension freedom gives individuals a wonderful opportunity to access their pension funds in a way that best fits their individual objectives and circumstances.

Anyone considering any form of financial planning should seek independent financial advice.

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Bernardo can be contacted at bernard.hunte@aspect8. co.uk or 01403 331419 .

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Beare Green & Newdigate Choral Society invites you to their SUMMER CONCERT in Beare Green Village Hall on Sunday 28th June at 7.30pm when the choir will be singing ‘Summer Sunday’ (a comical-tragical-ecologicalpastoral) by Joseph Horovitz plus other pieces. After the interval and a buffet supper you will be entertained by a trad jazz band, The Select Syncopators. Tickets, to include supper, £10 per head from 01306 631115.

Forest Green Village Fête & Dog Show is on Saturday 4th July from 2pm to 4pm – join everyone on the Green for a ‘4th July’ themed village fête. They will have a range of refreshments including a BBQ, a tea tent and this year, pancakes and maple syrup. There will be lots of stalls and the normal fête attractions plus a fun dog show. They also have a children’s corner which will include a ‘wild west’ themed fancy dress competition, face painting, Punch and Judy and lots more. Go along for a fun afternoon on the beautiful green; there will be something of interest for the entire family (and doggies!).

Early summer heralds a glorious display of butterflies on Bookham Commons in Surrey; in fact, yearly sightings of these beautiful creatures mean that Bookham Commons are amongst the best woods in England to see one of the UK’s largest butterflies – the purple emperor.

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Pilgrim Bandits Charity (www.pilgrimbandit.org) is joining forces with The Alex Lewis Trust to smash the world tandem skydiving record. Almost 350 tandem skydivers are needed to smash the Guinness World Record set by Pilgrim Bandits Charity in 2013. It takes place on Saturday 11th July at APA Netheravon, Wiltshire.

Hundreds of people will take to the skies in a 24 hour bid to secure the prestigious Guinness World Record title once again. This time, the charity which supports injured men and women from the armed forces and emergency services has invited supporters from The Alex Lewis Trust to join the record attempt and raise money for The Alex Lewis Trust (www.alex-lewis.co.uk) which was set up to help Alex Lewis, 35, whose life was devastated when he contracted Strep A Toxic Shock Syndrome. If you would like to take part and join Alex who is doing the dive, contact www.pilgrimbandits.org. The cost is £200 + £100 minimum sponsorship to the two charities, you need to be over 16 and weigh less than 16 stone (Maybe that’s an incentive!)

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Runnymede and its memorials To tie-in with the 800th anniversary of the signing of the Magna Carta, our walk this month takes you through Virginia Water and on to the River Thames and the three memorials at Runnymede - to the Magna Carta, President Kennedy and the Air Forces, all of which are free to visit. If you want to make a day of it, you could also drop in and see the Savill Garden, Britain’s finest ornamental garden, which is also on the route.

The walk was submitted by Guildford Rambling Club (see guildfordramblingclub.org.uk).

The walk 1. Facing the pub go into Northfield Road which forks away down its right-hand side. At a bend by ‘Dial House’, take a footpath out right. Follow the path through to a field and cross it halfleft. Enter a corridor and again follow the path through to emerge on an unmade lane (Prospect Lane) which leads you out onto a road, Wick Lane. Turn left and quickly pass the Sun public house. Keep going for about ¼ mile along Wick Lane until you reach, on the right, the entrance to the Savill Gardens coach park.

2. Walk over to the Visitor Centre and then left along the tarmac path in front of it. Keep going to pass the Obelisk, descend and pass a lake.

Climb a slope and reach a multi-way junction.

Take the left-hand fork of the two paths straight ahead. After about 100 yards fork right onto a wide grassy path. Follow this down through laurels and emerge in an open area and then visit the Totem Pole which will be off to your left.

Now head back along your path to the Totem Pole, following the ‘Blacknest Gate/Valley Gardens’ signs. Keep going until reaching a junction by a truly giant sequoia. Here turn left and immediately right. Ignore lefts and rights, keep going until reaching a T junction with a tarmac lane.

Go left. Soon reach a junction with a sign ‘Toilets 100 yards’. Follow this sign past the toilets and a house and turn left to walk along the edge of the Polo Grounds.

3. Reach a T junction with a wide road (actually a crossroads with a wide sandy track straight ahead) and turn right. Now walk up to and through Cumberland Gate and continue on following the road as it swings right and exits the park through Bishops Gate. You could picnic just inside the park. The Fox and Hounds is a little way beyond the gate, on the right.

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left to pass the Savill Court Hotel. Turn left into Crimp Hill. Turn right into Ridgemead Road. Reach a T junction with Castle Hill Road. Turn left and immediately reach a T junction with a main road. Go left and walk down-hill until you see a footpath on the other side, heading out right. Follow this lane to its end to reach the Kennedy Memorial. Go down the steps to reach a field. Turn right and walk along the edge to reach and visit the Magna Carta Memorial (on your right).

5. Continue a few yards further along the field to take a footpath, right, into another field. Head a quarter left and through a gate labelled ‘Airforces Memorial’ and into woods. Take the steps leading up ahead right. Follow the path up and reach a road. Go right and walk past some Runnymede College buildings. The road swings right and you reach the entrance to the Airforces Memorial. After visiting it, continue along the road, passing a car park and toilets, until turning left down Coopers Hill Lane, a side road that leads you to the opposite side of the green from the start point. vantagepointmag.co.uk

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exotic woodland. Every garden has its own unique attraction, featuring a distinctive group of plants that introduce a fresh burst of vibrant colour throughout the seasons.

Sir Eric Savill first created his woodland garden in the 1930s.

Since then, many others (under the watchful eyes of Kings and Queens) have been on a tireless quest to add their own expertise and creativity. The Rose Garden, opened by H.M. the Queen in 2010, is a magnificent addition. Designed by Andrew Wilson, visitors can wander the swirls of rose beds and enjoy the perfume at its best from a walkway that rises into the centre of the Rose Garden, see below.

This memorial is dedicated to some 20,456 men and women from air forces of the British Empire who were lost in air and other operations during WWII. Those recorded have no known grave anywhere in the world, and many were lost without trace. It is managed by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission and is open every day except Christmas Day and New Years Day. From 1st April to 31 October, the times are: weekdays 9am to 6pm or dusk whichever is sooner; weekends and public holidays 10am to 6pm or dusk whichever is sooner. www.cwgc.org.

Open all year round except Christmas Eve and Christmas Day from 10am to 6pm daily. Last admission to the garden is at 5.30pm. Charges apply. www.theroyallandscape.co.uk.

The Savill Garden Britain’s finest ornamental garden, The Savill Garden is a garden for all seasons and a place of beauty and colour that’s loved by horticulturalists and enthusiasts alike. Visitors can journey through 35 acres of interconnecting gardens and

DISTANCE: 8 miles OS MAPS: Explorer 160 Windsor, Weybridge & Bracknell STARTING POINT: From the A30, go through Englefield Green, past the shops and until you reach a large green on the left. Barley Mow Road runs along the nearer edge of the green. Park by the edge

of the green, in Barley Mow Road and opposite the Barley Mow pub.

REFRESHMENTS: The Barley Mow, Englefield Green, Egham TW20 0NX. Telephone 01784 431857.

Bishopsgate Road, Englefield Green, Egham TW20 0XU. Top image: The Magna Carta Memorial by Andy Pearce

Neither the publisher nor the author can accept any responsibility for any changes, errors or omissions in this route. Diversion orders can be made and permissions withdrawn at any time.

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of three in aid of Kids for Kids? Run, swim or cycle or do all three on 8th/9th August. To enter please send your £99 registration fee to Kids for Kids, P O Box 456, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 2WS with all your contact details, date of birth and race options. To select race options please go to The London Triathlon website www.thelondontriathlon.com where you will find a range of distances to suit all abilities.

Note the registration must be completed by midnight on 26th July. Pledge a minimum of £350 sponsorship per participant to Kids for Kids and they promise to spend every penny possible helping children and their families in the remote villages of Darfur. Children are starving but the loan of a little flock of goats can provide them with the nutrition they need to survive. With your help they can save lives! For more information contact them on contact@kidsforkids.org.uk. There are other Kids for Kids events coming up later in the year including an Art History Lecture and Lunch on 16th September and an Executive Fishing Day on 10th October. More details in future issues.

This summer the National Trust in London and the South East is hosting the Big Camp, offering a unique opportunity to camp somewhere truly special. For ‘one night only’ on Saturday 18th July, you can take your pick and stay by a river at one of England’s finest arboretums, see Surrey at night from one of the highest hills in the county, or wake up in front of an iconic mansion. The long days of summer are the perfect time to experience one of the National Trust’s 23 camping locations with many offering food, live music and marshmallow toasting around a campfire. With each special location putting on its own events there is something for everyone – from den building and woodland craft making to star gazing and story-telling.

Some are hosting sporting activities, tours of the garden and you can take part in dragonfly and bat hunts. They are including some fantastic locations including Box Hill, Hatchlands in Clandon, Polesden Lacey in Bookham, Winkworth Arboretum, Blackdown near Haslemere, Witley Common and the River Wey. Places are limited and expected to sell out fast. For more information about The Big Camp and how to book, go to www. nationaltrust.org.uk/article-1355892585463.

Many of the great and good gave up their time and funds to help Dorking Friends of Cancer Research UK; 36 people stood for an hour each on the High Street on Friday 24th April collecting over £1,100 from the very generous people of Dorking – an amazing amount!

Delfin Posada, a Partner at solicitors Hart Scales & Hodges, saw how many coins there were last year and how much time and effort was involved in counting and bagging. The net result was that the firm bought a coin counter which proved to be a huge success. If any Dorking charity wants to borrow the HSH coin counter, they should email: DFCancerResearchUK@btinternet. com.

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As Capel Choral Society starts a well-earned summer break, memories of another very enjoyable Leith Hill Festival already seem quite distant. Having acquitted themselves with distinction in the morning competition, they joined forces with three choirs in the afternoon to rehearse the music with full orchestra for the first time. In the case of Bob Chilcott ’s Dances of Time it really was the first time that the work had been sung with orchestra, as this work had been commissioned by the Festival to mark Festival conductor Brian Kay’s 20th Season. The concert in the evening was hugely enjoyable for participants and audience alike and ended with Mendelssohn’s glorious Hymn of Praise and the traditional singing of Jerusalem. If you would be interested in joining Capel Choral Society have a look at their website www.capelchoralsociety.com or contact their secretary at secretary@capelchoralsociety.com or phone 01306 712365. You will be given a very warm welcome from this very enthusiastic and friendly choir.

A local girl, actually a wife and mother, has cancer and as many of you will know it is an experience that changes your life dramatically. She has been a writer all her life and has decided to share her thoughts and experiences with others, many of whom might be going through a similar time. To help her write, she is going to read 50 books this year; one of them will be a trilogy so technically she will read 52 books, one a week. After reading, she writes about each book, commenting on topics that the book prompts her to write about. In this way, she hopes be able to explain some of who she is and to share the highs and lows of life, the lessons learnt and lessons missed. She started on Easter Sunday and will publish a post every day until Holy Saturday, 26th March next year. Do visit her website girlalive33.wordpress. com and read her posts there. She writes very well and if you know anyone going through similar difficult times do urge them to have a look; it is definitely worth a read and could provide some support and comfort.

Advance notice of the GUTS Classic Car Tour 2015, which will take place on the 6th September 2015.

The tour will start near Liphook and then travel to the Weald & Downland Museum via Cowdray. If you have a veteran, vintage or classic car and would like to have a fun day out with a photo quiz driving on a wonderfully scenic route through the countryside, please let the organisers know. Over the past 11 years, they have raised thousands of pounds for Guildford Undetected Tumour Screening at the Royal Surrey County Hospital.

Last year they had over 40 cars and raised over £2,000.

Please call 01483 421601 or email gutsmotortour@ gmail.com if you would like to find out more.

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Local WaterAid Volunteers Aim to Wash Away Poverty just enough water for her family. In the dry season even this dries up and the trip to the nearest water source takes almost a day. Hawa’s village is being transformed

by WaterAid. They are drilling boreholes for drinking water and making hand-dug wells for animals, crops and washing. WaterAid are also helping the local people to become water experts able to manage their own supply so they have enough clean water for every day of the year.

West Surrey is home to one of the most dynamic and successful WaterAid local groups in the country. In the past five years volunteers here in West Surrey have raised over £33,000. That is enough to have transformed the lives of 2,200 people in the developing world by helping them to provide their own safe drinking water.

The group of 30 or so volunteers raise funds for and awareness of the water, sanitation and hygiene crisis with a whole range of activities. For example: Dave was sponsored to learn how to hula-hoop; Linda trundled 20 litres of river water four miles home uphill across Farnham to show solidarity with women in the developing world; professional pianist Masachi Nishiyama gave a benefit concert; Alan ran a stall at the Surrey County Show in Guildford; on World Water Day Leigh organised a street collection in Cobham and David ran one in Woking; Jan organised a ‘Thank Your Toilet’ tea party for local children; Carolyn held a plant sale in Lightwater; Di led carol singers in Godalming High Street. The volunteer WaterAid collectors always stand out because they dress as taps or toilets!

WaterAid and experts in the field believe that the water and sanitation problems of the world can and should be eradicated by 2030. The local group is very excited about this bold claim but know that it will not happen without a huge political commitment across the world.

The group members are doing their bit towards this challenge by making sure that our local population and MPs are aware of this amazing opportunity to improve the world at such little cost compared to the current economic and human cost of poverty and disease.

As well as fund-raising and campaigning, trained WaterAid volunteers give illustrated talks and interactive workshops to a whole variety of audiences including schools , churches, youth and community groups. As all of the local speakers have first hand experience of water and sanitation issues in the developing world they can really bring their talks to life. They tell the fascinating story of how WaterAid does not just turn around the water and sanitation problems. It also develops new skills in their local partner organisations and in the communities. For example: pump maintenance and masonry skills; planning; project management; accounting. All can be used beyond the WaterAid project.

The main West Surrey fund-raiser is the Family Walk for Water held every year at beautiful Newlands Corner near Guildford, this year on Saturday 13th June. This is a great day out: there is a range of ciAdcular sign-posted routes varying from ½ to 8 miles and a feature is that there is something for everyone, including those with mobility problems. Sponsorship is possible but not essential and the walks take in some lovely scenery.

West Surrey’s pleasurable Walk for Water is in contrast with the daily grind of women such as Hawa in Burkina Faso in West Africa. Her nearest source of water is a milky pond filled with insects and small frogs. It takes four trips a day to this dirty hole in the ground to collect June 2015

Images from top: Hawa, 37, collecting water with her son Roukiatou, 1, in Burkia Faso; WaterAid speakers Linda and Dave demonstrate rope pumps in Burkina Faso FIND OUT MORE The informal and friendly WaterAid local group welcomes new volunteers: no one is asked to do more than they want. You can find out more about the Walk for Water or about the group in general by looking at their website at www.wateraidwestsurrey.org or ring Linda on 07934 839608.

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