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THE EDITOR'S NOTE June really is the month for sculpture and local artists. The annual Surrey Artists’ Open Studios is on from the 1st-16th June and features no less than 297 artists and 180 studios in and around the county. Plenty to see, purchase and do, including workshops for all those wannabe artists out there. It really is a fabulous idea and a great way to get inspiration and to support our local craftsmen and women. One I have been to a number of times is Art & Soul at The Artful Gallery near Haslemere. Run by the sculptor David Paynter, it is in the fabulous grounds of his also fabulous Huf house and features over 20 very varied artists. A couple of years ago, I succumbed to a great sculpture featuring the windswept head of a dog wearing driving goggles, which sits proudly in my sitting room, keeping a eye on me and Humphrey. I absolutely love it! For more information and directions, please visit www.theartfulgallery.co.uk. You should also have time to visit the Surrey Hills Sculpture Garden in the lovely grounds of Birtley House near Bramley. Organised by Surrey Hills Enterprises, this features some lovely items and is on until Sunday 2nd June. Over past years, I have bought a couple of inexpensive pieces for my garden and these really do enhance the planting and offer some visual delight when the garden looks at its most forlorn over the winter months.
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CARING FOR YOUR COMMUNITY This isn’t the type of care everyone is getting though. A survey last year* found nine out of 10 NHS nurses have seen dying patients stranded in hospital because of delays in funding and community care. As a specialist hospice with expert staff, wherever possible, we support local people to stay at home instead of going to hospital, helping to ease some of the pressure on local services.
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s a nurse at St Catherine’s Hospice, Caroline Collins cares for people in your local community. Here, she explains why your support is vital. “St Catherine’s Hospice has been at the heart of your community since 1983. Last year we cared for around 2,100 people, including people in the comfort of their own homes in Dorking and the surrounding areas. It’s possible we’ve even cared for someone you know, perhaps a family member, friend, colleague or neighbour. We’re sometimes confused with national charities like Marie Curie or Macmillan, but we’re different. We’re a local charity with doctors, nurses, therapists and counsellors who specialise in providing expert end of life care. And in your community, we'll be there when life comes full circle.
Additionally, the survey found 65 per cent of hospital nurses feel they don’t have enough time to provide good care to dying patients. My NHS colleagues do their best in difficult circumstances, but knowing so many feel like this is a concern for me. We only have one chance to give people the death they and their family deserve and part of that is having the time to provide good quality care. This is why St Catherine’s needs to help more local people - to make sure that more of our community has personalised care and can die in the place and way that they want to. But how do we help more people when we receive less than a third of our funds from the government? Thanks to YOU! The wonderful people of Surrey and Sussex who fundraise or donate to us. By supporting us you help care for others in your community. Thank you." *Exclusive figures obtained by Nursing Standard in an investigation in collaboration with Marie Curie to highlight the difficulties nurses face in delivering dignified end of life care.
I became a nurse because I knew I had something to share with others. I nurse our neighbours, the assistant in the corner shop, the refuse collectors who pick up our household waste and the school teacher who educates our children. They're 'our people', the people we all care about and it’s a privilege to help them. As a hospice nurse, I care for people with a wide range of terminal conditions; from chronic diseases like emphysema to cancer and conditions like Motor Neurone Disease. My colleagues and I provide care for physical symptoms such as pain, nausea and breathing difficulties, but perhaps, more importantly, we also provide emotional support as people are often frightened or anxious.
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Electric cars are here!
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Grants to help with the cost of home chargers are available too; indeed some electricity suppliers even offer discounted off-peak electricity for charging. Finally, what are electric cars like to drive? Most folk who try them never want to go back to a regular car, as they are so smooth and responsive, particularly in traffic. In short, electric cars are now a real option. Try one and be prepared to be impressed!
Top left: The Hyundai Kona Electric is just one of the new breed of mid-priced, 200-mile plus range electric cars now on sale or due soon (photo: Hyundai). Top right: This is the about to be launched Kia Soul, which will be available only with electric power (photo: Kia). Above: Charging stations are an increasingly common sight in supermarket car parks and will become even more commonplace following Tesco's plan to install Pod Point chargers in many store car parks (photo: Pod Point).
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The School of Veterinary Medicine at The University of Surrey
Phil Kemp visits this outstanding new education centre for aspiring young vets.
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smaller percentage will go into farm animal or equine work,” explained Chris. “However, after working in that environment for a few years some will gravitate into other areas. So for example the pharmaceutical industry, or working for the government perhaps at APHA (The Animal and Plant Health Agency). Working in the food sector they help secure the safety of our food. Some also want to become conservation vets or work in zoos, but the most unusual career option I’ve heard is from one of our final year students who wants to get involved in government policy making which of course is a really important and influential area.” The vet school has been attracting a lot of attention because of the high-profile research it has been conducting in various sectors, and I was keen to find out more. “I could give a lot of examples from across a broad range,” said Chris, his smile hinting at the fact that he was as proud of this as his surname may already be suggesting. “Let’s start with an international one. Intestinal parasites in animals can also infect humans – the so-called zoonotic diseases which transfer between species. One of my colleagues is working on a project in the Philippines where these intestinal parasites are a real problem in some of the poorer communities. So, using some of the advanced molecular techniques in her laboratory, and working with fieldworkers in the Philippines, they are able to work out how these parasites are moving between animal populations and human populations. This is enabling them to work out better control strategies that benefit both the animals and humans. “More locally another of my colleagues, Professor Clare Rusbridge, works with one of our partner practices Fitzpatrick Referrals in Godalming as a consultant veterinary neurologist. She has conducted work with brachycephalic animals – these are dogs that have the very pushed-in faces, so for example Cavalier King Charles and the French bulldog breeds. They have particular problems
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Top left: Equine handling at Chichester college. Top right: A female student holding lambs (both School of Veterinary Medicine University of Surrey). Above: A Cavalier King Charles.
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SCHOOL OF VETERINARY MEDICINE
Above and right: The school of veterinary medicine's pathology centre
The school also has a team of veterinary pathologists, one of whom specialises in veterinary forensic pathology and who works closely with the RSPCA and the police when they need a forensic investigation of dead animals. One very high-profile case they worked on was the investigation in 2015 into reports of mutilated cats in Croydon and the surrounding area. Following multiple post-mortem investigations, the Metropolitan Police determined that there was no evidence of human involvement. Surrey University is an internationally-acclaimed centre of education and research, and is not only a major local employer but also brings a lot of other benefits to the local community. “Most of our staff live in the local area and they work with the University in local schools to engage with students who may be interested in careers in veterinary medicine,” explained Chris. “We also hold a summer school here where they can see what its like to study veterinary medicine by undertaking activities that hopefully will spur their enthusiasm and their curiosity for pursuing that particular degree. “Our students in their first and second years go to Merrist Wood College over in Worplesdon for some of their animal handling in animal management classes and where they can make use of their excellent facilities and staff. And of course with our students working in local veterinary practices in their final year this has a positive impact locally for many local residents.” I was sitting with Chris in the very airy and naturally lit atrium of the main academic building with its lecture theatres, teaching rooms and collaboration spaces. At the rear of the building is the school’s Clinical Skills Centre with what the school brags as an ‘innovative flying saucer design’. Here they have teaching rooms alongside a ring of stables and livestock pens. “There is no doubt that the School of Veterinary Medicine is a great fit for this university and for Surrey
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overall. There is so much animal-related activity here with so many activities that we bring together into this space – and our growth has been really successful,” explained Chris. “One of our very early entrants to the school, who had worked as a parliamentary intern before they joined the veterinary course, made an interesting comment. He said in Westminster we would call this a democratic space because everybody gets an opportunity to have their opinion heard. Which I’m proud to say that it is.” Phil Kemp is a Godalming-based writer and photographer. www.weyriver.co.uk
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don’t know about you, but I get agitated just thinking about all of the times I’ve had to experience a full-on assault on my senses by people who seem totally oblivious, not just to the real world around them, but also to the invasion of the personal space of others - both physical and sensory. Whilst waiting for a train just the other day I had to listen to a very long and very loud conversation being held by a guy who was holding his mobile phone at arm’s length (hence the shouting I assume) and up at eye level, presumably so he could out-stare whoever the poor soul was on the other end. Thankfully it wasn’t possible to hear both sides of the diatribe as he had an earpiece attached. I’m sorry, but that is not just totally out of order, it is downright self-centred with an indifference that quite simply says ‘I’m way too important to care’. I have a good feeling that you’re going to be onside on this, unless you just happen to be one of those half-witted don’t-cares – in which case put down that mobile right now and get back into the real world.
And what of those zombie-like souls that have become totally enveloped by the online world they have chosen to live in? I used to try and dodge the approaching automatons transfixed by their mobiles, who also seem to have lost the skill of employing the lateral vision they were presumably born with. But I now steadfastly hold my path as I walk towards them along the pavement. The resultant close-calls and the one full-on collision (not my fault) are all-revealing - especially as inevitably I get all of the expletives. Have they learned a lesson? I doubt it. You see them everywhere. And even when they’re supposedly socialising together in a public place they’ll be tapping away in unison at the screens of their phones – and probably responding to posts and likes from the very people they are physically sharing the space with. I’ve even witnessed this in restaurants with all the diners sharing a table on their phones, and at music gigs too! Err, why? I’m a very sociable chap and when I’m out and about I’ll often wish fellow pedestrians an enthusiastic good day greeting when passing, and the majority acknowledge the greeting just as enthusiastically. But yes, you’ve guessed it, I’m lucky if I get a grunt from most of our mobile obsessives. Try it sometime – it’s great to be proactively part of the real world. It’s a rewarding experience. Do you agree with GOG? What irritates you these days? Please let us know and we will publish the best comments and responses online. Please let us know by emailing us at gog@vantagepublishing.co.uk.
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n exciting programme of over 120 events has been announced for this year’s Guildford Fringe Festival, which runs from 28th June until 28th July. The festival takes place across 12 venues, from pubs and theatres to a natural burial reserve and the BBC Surrey radio studio, with a month full of top arts picks offering everything from music, visual arts and theatre, through to comedy, cabaret, spoken word, children’s events and more. There is a wide variety on the bill to tempt new or seasoned festival-goers, with a tempting Free Fringe line-up too. Managing Director Nick Wyschna set up Guildford Fringe Festival in 2013 as an annual open access multi-arts festival which anyone, from any artistic genre, can enter. We caught up with Nick, alongside the Festival’s General Manager Charlotte Bateup, for a chat. What are you most looking forward to at this year’s festival? Nick: At last year’s Opera on the Balcony, I stood on the balcony of The Guildhall, looking down to the High Street (with the best part of 300 people staring up at me!) waiting to introduce our two professional opera singers and I had to catch my breath and stop myself getting emotional. It was one of those moments that makes you remember how it all began and where you are now. Opera on the Balcony is so special to me for many reasons: it is free for everyone, fitting in with my original goal of making the arts accessible; it takes place overlooking the High Street that I grew up walking up and down with my mum; and
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it has received wonderful feedback, making me proud of what our festival has achieved with no funding, just support from local businesses and residents. To say that I am happy that we are putting Opera on the Balcony on again this year is an understatement! Thank you so much to Experience Guildford for sponsoring the Big Free Fringe Weekend, which means we can produce this kind of event. Charlotte: I am most looking forward to some of the new theatre that is coming to the festival. We have some great topics being addressed and I think it is exciting that companies are choosing Guildford Fringe Festival as the place to showcase these. What are the challenges of putting on the festival? Charlotte: I think the biggest challenge is getting people to the shows. We’re still a small business with limited funds so we are always trying to get the best out of what we have to play with, being creative and thinking outside the box as well as working closely with our media partners, who are so special and important to us. Are local partnerships important? Nick: I learnt very quickly after setting up the festival that things are MUCH easier when you work with people, rather than in competition with. It is SO important to work in partnership with local businesses and organisations! It's a cost-efficient way of marketing as you are helping each other
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out, without exchanging money, and it also embeds you into the community rather than plodding along outside of it. What is your advice for first time festival-goers? Nick: Get hold of a hard copy of the brochure rather than just using the website - sit down in one of Guildford’s (or your local town’s) independent cafes and go through and circle, fold pages and mark events which you fancy. Charlotte: Try something new! Most ticket prices are around £8 so give something a go that you wouldn’t normally go and see… you might surprise yourself! What memorable moments do you have from previous years? Nick: At the beginning of each event at Guildford Fringe Festival, Charlotte or I, or one of the team, stands up and welcomes the audience. In the early years, this meant standing in front of up to 180 people but, for the first time in 2017, it meant walking on to the stage in front of a soldout G Live – that’s just over 1,000 people, wow! What do you do when you're not working on the festival? Nick: I am a professional actor (currently touring with Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap), as well as a producer, although Guildford Fringe has been my life for the past seven years. Charlotte: I was a professional dancer so that is still my favourite thing to do. I go to a local adult dance school, Woking Dance Space. Describe the festival in three words! Nick: Buzzing, inclusive, affordable. Charlotte: Exciting, entertaining, authentic. FIND OUT MORE Visit the Guildford Fringe Festival website, www.guildfordfringefestival.com, for the full line-up and to book tickets. During the Festival, the Fringe Team will be at The Star Inn, Quarry Street, 7 days a week, from 11am-4pm where they’ll be running a pop-up box office and information point. Images clockwise from top left: A Day of Caricatures; Ben Van der Velde Fablemaker; BEAR North; Cally Beaton; Dirty Carols; Daniel Audritt; Drag Queen Stole My Dress; Much Ado About Nothing; The Risquettes; Susan Murray; and It Just So Happened. June 2019
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Sarah Chatterton Textile Artist
Phil Kemp visits the Farnham studio of an eco textile artist
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had encountered some of Sarah’s textile art before visiting her studio near Farnham, and had immediately been drawn in not just by her very artistic eye-catching embroidered creations but also by her personal engagement with nature and commitment to eco-conscious sustainability. “A few years ago it dawned on me that I should create art by upcycling,” Sarah explained. “So instead of creating new things just for decoration, I wanted to make something that has a greater and good sense to it. I would take something I’d bought from a charity shop and give it a new lease of life. Adorn the fabric with a vegetable, for example, or make something by repairing a hole and cover that up with decorative stitching.” I glanced up at the shelf behind Sarah where she was sitting at her sewing machine by the window. On display were a variety of different and vibrant designs sewn into fabric, all with a common nature theme. “I originally started sewing birds as I was drawn to nature. I’ve always been an outdoorsy sort of person so that was my main inspiration. Anything organic-looking, and natural,” said Sarah. “Then about two years ago I joined my local community farm and felt so inspired by the richness of the colours of vegetables there, and everything about the farm life with the amazing creations we grew from the ground.
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So I started sewing vegetables and edible plants like nasturtiums. And now I’m doing all sorts of beautiful herbs too.” Being able to look at and hold Sarah’s fabric designs gave me the chance to see just how detailed and realistic they are. But what really struck me was the amazing vibrancy and range of the colours, especially given that all have been created by skilfully sewing thread into fabric. “I do a thing called double threading,” explained Sarah, touching the two yarn spools on top of her sewing machine. “I put on two tones of one colour, so the two threads go through the machine exactly the same way as one thread would. It means that you can pick out and change one colour and switch it for the next. So it’s the equivalent of what a painter would call shading - you are subtly changing the colour. But with thread it is a lot harder to do that so I do it by using the two threads together.” So how does Sarah transfer the design
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SAHAH CHATTERTON: TEXTILE ARTIST
that she has created in her mind onto the fabric just using thread? Although I’m no artist I’ve seen and appreciate how painters work up their pictures as they start layering and mixing the paint they’re applying, to build up the artwork until it looks exactly the way they intended. “I used to sew straight onto the fabric,” said Sarah. “But now I draw a pencil outline and then sew over the top of it. And I’ve got this thing for metallic thread as it lifts the colours so well.” Sarah pointed up at an incredibly vibrantlycoloured radish on the shelf behind her. “Awkwardly that
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has a bit of glitter on the thread, which is not brilliant environmentally, but it was bought second-hand so as it’s already existing then why not use it?” The large tray of different coloured yarns on the workbench next to her are mostly second-hand, either donated from people she knows or meets, or are bought from charity shops. Sarah is a regular visitor to the Phyllis Tuckwell charity shop in Farnham where they have a haberdashery section. And she also buys yarn from an old-fashioned haberdashery shop in Petersfield. She rarely buys online as she likes to support independent shops in the area. I was now being distracted by a framed kestrel on display, which so cleverly captured the bird’s movement in a full hover as it observed some hidden prey below. You’d almost believe it was real. “Ah yes, my grandad’s a professional birdwatcher and whenever we used to stay with him in Cornwall we would go and look for rare birds. He was so passionate about birds and I just think they are absolutely beautiful creatures.” Sarah used to teach in the Surrey Adult Learning Centre in Guildford and enjoyed seeing how people in her sewing classes became totally absorbed in what they were creating. In fact, it was at the centre that another teacher had recommended to Sarah that she should join the community farm which has proven to be a huge motivator for her creativity. And the last word undoubtedly goes to Sarah. “Just do what you love doing every day and it will really pay off. You will learn from each thing you do - as what you have done before will guide your next steps. So if you think you’ve lost your way creatively, keep going and you’ll find you’re still on track.” Sarah is based at the Little Acre Studios in Rowledge and will be taking part in the Surrey Open Studios in June. Phil Kemp is a Godalming-based writer and photographer. www.weyriver.co.uk FIND OUT MORE www.sarah-chatterton.co.uk www.facebook.com/sarahchattertontextileartist/ www.pinterest.co.uk/sarahchattertonart www.surreyopenstudios.org.uk
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GARDENING Beth Otway
Sweetly scented summer shrubs
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relish plants that produce fragrant flowers. Philadelphus aren’t the most memorable group of plants for ten or eleven months of the year, but while they’re in flower, these shrubs perfume the garden with their intoxicating and deliciously sweet scent. Philadelphus aren’t fussy plants, they’re fully hardy and flower reliably every year. Plant in full sun or partial shade, in any well-drained soil. The flowers produced by these cultivars are wonderfully fragrant: ‘Sybille’ reaches an eventual maximum height of 1.5m (5ft), spreading up to 2.5m (8ft) wide. This cultivar produces a bounty of open-centred, white flowers which are highlighted with mauve at their centre. The larger cultivar, ‘Beauclerk’ grows to a maximum of 2.5m (8ft) in height and width. Its flowers’ centres are blushed with mauve
As soon as your Philadelphus flowers start to fade, it’s time to prune your shrub. If your plant is displaying any dead or damaged stems, remove these first, cutting right back to ground level or the plant’s main stem. Next remove any thin, spindly growth. Then, cut back your plant’s faded flowering stems beyond their spent flowers, to encourage stronger growth. Finally, prune out and remove 25% of your shrub’s oldest stems. This will encourage your Philadelphus to produce strong new shoots. Philadelphus plants flower on their previous year’s growth. So, pruning immediately after flowering will give your plants the maximum amount of time to develop strong, new growth, to produce next year’s flowers. After pruning, water your plant well and mulch with peat-free compost. Philadelphus are deciduous shrubs, most cultivars produce simple, green leaves. If you’d like something a bit different, look out for Philadelphus coronarius ‘Variegatus’, which produces green leaves, outlined with pretty cream margins, or Philadelphus ‘Innocence’, whose green leaves are marked with irregular splashes of yellow. Both these plants’ eventual height and width will vary, depending on your soil, from 1.5 to 2.5 metres (5-8ft). Naturally, both of these plants produce the sweetly scented flowers that this genus of deciduous shrubs are famous for. Bees appreciate these open centred flowers, too.
If you have a small garden, don’t despair. Philadelphus 'Manteau d'Hermine' grows to an eventual maximum width of 1.5m (5ft) wide and a height of just 1m (3.3ft). The only drawback with this plant is that its pure white, double flowers aren’t accessible to bees. I’ve found Philadelphus ‘Belle Etoile’ (height 1.5m (5ft) width 1.5-2.5m (5-8ft)) to be a great container plant. Once ‘Belle Etoile’ comes into bloom, the plant is welcomed onto my patio, where its flowers and their delectable fragrance are cherished, both by me and the local bees. Once the flowers fade, my plant is swiftly pruned, before it’s swapped out onto my growing area and replaced by another plant. Top: Philadelphus Belle Etoile. Right: Philadelphus flowers. Images by Beth Otway.
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FIND OUT MORE For more tips and ideas of seeds to sow and gardening advice for the month ahead, visit my website www.pumpkinbeth.com where you’ll also find information about the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, a calendar of plant sales, my trial results, and much more besides.
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Scrumptious strawberries
Strawberry & Rhubarb Crumble Roughly-chopped fruit with a dash of ginger wine and a crunchy bar crumble topping! This pudding is a great way to have something warming that still tastes like summer. Ingredients: 500g rhubarb; 100ml water; 100 grams golden caster sugar; 1 tbsp Stones ginger wine; 250g strawberries; 75g butter; 175g self-raising flour; 1/2 tsp ground ginger; 60g Demerera sugar; 1 Crunchie bar, crushed. Serves 6. Method: 1. Preheat your oven to 180˚c. 2. Trim and cut the rhubarb and place half of it in a saucepan with the golden caster sugar, the water and the ginger wine and simmer gently until syrupy. 3. Halve the strawberries then place all the fruit and rhubarb syrup into a baking dish. 4. To make the crumble, put the butter and flour into a bowl and rub with your fingers until it resembles breadcrumbs. Stir in the sugar, ginger and the crushed Crunchie bar and sprinkle generously over the fruit. 5. Bake for 30 minutes until golden and bubbling.
Strawberry & Chocolate Fondue This strawberry chocolate fondue is a fun and easy chocolate dessert experience, where everyone gets to dip their strawberry in the lovely chocolate. Ingredients: 400g strawberries; 200g dark chocolate (or a mix of dark & milk if you prefer); 150g double cream; 100ml milk; a splash of liqueur (amaretto or cointreau is delicious), to taste (optional). Serves 6. Method: 1. Thread 2 or 3 of the berries onto skewers or
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cocktail sticks and arrange on a plate. 2. Add all the fondue ingredients to a heatproof glass bowl and set over a pan of barely simmering water, making sure the base of the bowl doesn’t touch the water. Allow the chocolate to melt very gently into the cream and milk, stirring frequently until you have a smooth creamy sauce. 3. Transfer the warm sauce to a fondue pot set over a low flame and serve immediately with the strawberries to dip in. If you don’t have a fondue pot, then leaving the bowl over a pan of warm water will help keep it liquid and dippable for longer.
Easy Strawberry Ice cream Making delicious homemade ice-cream doesn't have to be difficult thanks to this easy strawberry icecream that takes just 20 minutes to prepare and involves no whisking mid-freeze. Ingredients: 500ml good quality custard; 400ml double cream, lightly whipped; 1 vanilla pod, split; 500g strawberries; 4tsp caster sugar; mint leaves to garnish. Serves 8. Method: 1. In a bowl, fold together the custard, the whipped cream and the vanilla seeds scrapped from the pod. 2. Take 400g of strawberries, and blitz together with the sugar. Stir into the custard mix. Chop the rest of the strawberries, and add to the mix, folding through. 3. Line a 1 litre loaf tin with cling film and pour the mixture in. Freeze for a minimum of four hours. When ready to serve, take out of the freezer 10 minutes before you want to eat, and serve with some more fresh strawberries and a sprig of mint.
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Ranmore West and The Wotton Hatch
Denbies Hillside and neighbouring Ranmore Common are some of the richest chalk grasslands in south east England. The downs tumble towards to the pretty village of Westcott with beautiful views in all directions. Taken from www.nationaltrust.org.uk where a bigger map can be downloaded. 1. Leave the car park (marked 1 on the map) by the track just to the right of the noticeboard and swing further right once it gets into open space. You'll soon enter the woods and head due south. Here the path swings slightly left and rises as it goes south through dense woodland of mainly silver birch. Walk straight on at the first cross path where the path begins to slope downwards. 2. Follow the track onwards and soon you'll reach a cross path again (marked 2 on the map). You'll see a sign post (remember this for your return journey) where you need to turn right (west) onto the North Downs Way. Continue in a westerly direction along the North Downs Way; in some places trees have fallen down across the track. 3. Just after the North Downs Way begins to head downhill, you reach a pillbox dating to the Second World War - this is marked 3 on the map. Close to the pillbox is a gate - go through this and take the left fork down the hill. You'll leave the North Downs Way at this point. The track that you're walking along here leaves the woods and slopes further downhill - on the left there is a magnificent view over Dorking and Box Hill and if you look hard left one can see the spire of St Barnabas church on
Ranmore Common. About 100 metres down the slope there is a seat on the right - this is known as 'God's seat'. There are two versions of why it is called that. The first is that this is where God viewed his county of Surrey and the second is that if you are climbing the hill towards it, you may think "thank God I've made it". At the bottom of the hill swing right on the track which then falls quite steeply and then swings left where you'll come to a gate. Go through the gate and walk along the left hand side of the field and over the railway bridge. This is the Reading to Dorking line and is occasionally used by steam trains. Keep to the left hand side of the fields and to your left on the horizon you'll see the spire of St Barnabas church on Ranmore Common again. 4. At the end of the fields you reach a crossroads (marked 4 on the map) by a large house - here you leave the track and go half left (45 degrees) on a footpath going uphill across the field, signed by a disc. At the far side of the field keep on the path through the gate onto the fenced path going uphill until you reach St John the Evangelist church. Stay on the path round the right of the church and you will come to a gate onto a hard surfaced road where you turn right then walk up the towards the A25 and the Wotton Hatch pub. 5. On leaving the pub (marked 5 on the map), cross the main road and walk back down the small road that you came up. Follow this for about 100 metres then turn off right into the field at the public footpath sign. Follow the fence down the right hand side of the field and go past the two ponds where the path is quite narrow. 6. Continue downhill, ignoring the path that goes off to the right, and at the bottom of the hill there is a house on the right hand side and a cottage straight in front of you (marked 6 on the map). At this point turn right onto the surfaced road (this is marked as a public footpath) and continue straight on for 400 metres. At the start of this section there is an open field to your right and woods to your left - at the end of the first open field on your left, turn left onto an unmade road. 7. Walk along this unmade road almost due north towards the downs until you pass Coombe Farm and a pond on your right where you reach 'The Empty Box Company'. At this point swing right then left followed by, in about 100 metres, another right turn and then left turn under the railway bridge
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(marked 7 on the map). As you emerge look right and you will see the spire of St Barnabas church again. On the far side of the railway, walk along the track at the left hand side of the field until you reach a gate - go through the gate (where you will see the National Trust sign) and then turn right and you are now on a stretch called the 'Carriage Way'. This was built in the mid 1800s by the Cubbitt family who at that time owned the Denbies estate. They used this stretch to show their guests what the surrounding countryside looked like. Walk along the Carriage Way at the bottom of the scarp slope - the hill you can see in front of you is Colley Hill. You are in buzzard country here so keep an eye in the sky to glimpse these magnificent birds. Recently there have also been sightings of red kites in the area. 8. Go through the first gate and the first set of woods, ignoring the bridle path. When you reach a 'five ways' (marked 8 on the map) take the second left track which goes up the hill. The hollow on your left is a disused lime kiln. Shortly after turning off the main track the path you are on splits - take the right fork (which is marked 'The Denbies Nature Trail') where it climbs quite steeply through some woods then passes through a gate into open hillside. The path cuts diagonally across the open downland. The buildings below you are Landbarn Farm, owned and managed by the National Trust. Due south from here if you look closely, you can see Leith Hill Tower on the horizon through a gap in the trees. At the fence line at the top of the downs turn
left along the grassy path close by the fence - from this section the view to the left must be one of the finest of this part of Surrey (and some of Sussex). 9. Continue on this path, which rises gradually, until you reach the top left corner of the field where you will need to climb over a stile (marked 9 on the map) and turn left (ignoring the path that goes down the slope). You are now back on the North Downs Way, heading west. After about 700 metres you will reach the signpost that you saw at the start of your walk. Turn right here, head up the hill and the car park (marked 1 on the map) is about 500 metres along this track.
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DRFC’s dynamic spirit continues. An exciting refurbishment planned for next year will greatly improve its facilities for the benefit of players and supporters of all ages. In true grassroots style, Dorking’s “one club” ethos provides access to rugby for all - from children under 5 to seniors with a membership of over 50 years. The club’s 500-strong youth section is supported by an outstanding Youth Development Programme and initiatives including the John Douglas Youth Development Fund demonstrate its commitment to home-grown talent.
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hen the Rugby World Cup kicks off in September, listen for loud cheers from Dorking Rugby Club. Ex-Dorking youth players, George Kruis and Elliot Daly, are both expected to feature in England’s campaign. Dorking has an impressive roll call of players making their mark at national or international level, including former Red Rose Kay Wilson, who earned 49 test caps and played in two Women’s Rugby World Cups.
Dorking RFC has built a vibrant inclusive community to be proud of and plays a key role within the wider community too. An extensive range of activities make the most of its facilities all year round - from yoga and art classes to football, cross country and volleyball festivals. Club members enjoy a varied social programme and, in addition to sports, its glorious location provides the perfect backdrop for celebrations and corporate events of all kinds.
Proud of its heritage and its near 100-year history, plans for Dorking RFC’s Centenary Celebrations in 2021 are already well underway! From humble beginnings on a single pitch in Meadowbank, Dorking RFC has come a long way. Today 20+ teams - boys, girls, ladies and men - play rugby on the Big Field in Brockham, Dorking’s home since 1972. Its 1st XV plays in the London and SE Premier League, placing Dorking in the top 10% of England clubs. Every March, 2,500 children fill the Big Field, making Dorking’s “Kids First” Rugby Festival the largest of its kind in the country. DRFC has always been a progressive club - post-war it grew from one senior team to four, launched a Schoolboys XV in 1951, founded a boys’ and girls’ Minis section in 1980 and launched a women’s team in 1988. In 2010, another milestone - the first rugby club in England to become a registered charity.
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I’m delighted to see the Surrey Artists Open Studio annual event growing each year, with nearly 300 artists taking part this year - do take some time to visit an open studio near you and support your talented local artists, I certainly shall! As always, there are many community events in the Dorking area to suite all ages and interests, so why not take the plunge and try something new this month? Leatherhead Diabetes Walk & Talk Started Monday 13th May 10am–12 noon at Leatherhead Leisure Centre This new lifestyle initiative is aimed at people who have or are at risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. It is led by volunteers who all have personal experience of living with the condition providing peer support through a 13 week programme, combining local walks with themed discussions over tea and coffee. Call 07954 013496 or email our volunteer coordinator Laura at ldwalk1@virginmedia.com for further details. Surrey Artists Open Studios Saturday 1st to Sunday 16th June Surrey artists will be welcoming the public into their studios for the annual Surrey Artists Open Studios (SAOS) event taking place in artist’s studios right across the county. There will be 297 artists taking part in 180 studios. As well as a chance to meet artists in their place of work, the summer open studios event offers you the opportunity to view demonstrations, buy artwork, enter a free prize draw and even get involved in creative workshops. Studio locations are throughout Surrey and borders. Visit www.surreyopenstudios.org.uk for info. The Unattached Group Various events Want to spruce up your social life? Why not join The Unattached Group (TUG) - a social group for unattached retired and semiretired professionals aged 55+. They have a wide variety of social events throughout Surrey and beyond, and new members welcome. If you want to find out more, please visit www. theunattachedgroup.co.uk or call 07855 0008897. Pot and Paint - Surrey Artists Open Studios Saturdays and Sundays from 1st June to 16th June 11am-5pm Thursday 6th and 13th June 11am-5pm and 6pm-8.30pm On show will be a range of thrown and hand-built pots with light effects and organic themes, including his signature ‘tree pots’ by Terry O’Brien; Jacky Cowdrey will be exhibiting paintings and drawings on a wide range of subjects, including dancers and landscapes in a variety of mediums (www.jackycowdreyart.
co.uk). Corner Cottage, Abinger Lane, Abinger Common, Dorking, RH5 6JH. Teas, coffees and cakes will be served, proceeds in aid of The Royal Marsden Hospital. www. surreyopenstudios.org.uk or jackycowdrey@hotmail.com. Leatherhead's Lunchtime Concerts Various dates during June and July 12.30pm Music on Wednesdays at Christ Church, Epsom Road, KT22 8ST and Thursdays at Leatherhead Methodist Church, Church Road, KT22 8AY. 35-45 minutes of fine music. To find out their full programme please visit www.musiconthursdays.org. Wey Ceramics Society Saturday 1st June until Sunday 16th June - selected days They will be taking part in this year’s Surrey Artists Open Studios in South Holmwood. Experience the exciting and varied art of this friendly group of ceramic artists. They will be demonstrating their work each day that they are open. This will include vessels, sculptures, paintings and jewellery. They will also be giving demonstrations of Raku Firing on 1st and 15th at 12 noon, 1pm and 2pm. See the SAOS brochure or www.surreyopenstudios.org.uk Studio number 64, also www. weyceramics.co.uk. New members always welcome. English Country Dancing in Bookham Monday 3rd and 17th June 8pm-10pm They are a friendly group and always have a caller and will give help if it is needed. Whether or not you've done country dancing before, they give everyone a warm welcome. Usually meet twice a month throughout the year. Held at The Old Barn Hall, 55 Church Road, Great Bookham, KT23 3PQ. For details call Bryan on 01372 274081 or Jan on 01306 889329. Fairfield Social Centre Leatherhead Monday to Friday 10am-4pm Would you enjoy a bit more company? Then pop along to the Fairfield Social Centre and make new friends. Enjoy a wide range of activities including Pilates, word games, music and movement, line dancing, singing for health, Tai Chi, Yoga Gold, art group, plus other services including hairdressing, chiropody, beauticians and massage. Call 01372 376058 for more details. The Fairfield Centre, 34 Swan Court, KT22 8AH. 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
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Groveside Badminton Club Every Tuesday 7.30pm They are a friendly club that plays to a good standard and would welcome new members. They have termly and pay as you go options. Held in St Teresa's School, Effingham. If you are interested contact Ed at ed.carr@talk21.com to arrange to go along and give it a try. Leatherhead Probus Club First Tuesday each month Providing fellowship 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. On the 7th, Nick Brazil will take us on "A journey through Peru"; and on 4th June Dr Simon Usherwood of Surrey University will continue his lucid explanation of the story behind the ‘contortions of Brexit’. Other events are arranged during the year to interest members, wives and friends. Ladies welcome. For further details call Jon McCarthy on 07947 361406, or email membership@ probusclubleatherhead.org.uk to come as a guest. 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. 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. Full details from Peter Humphreys on 01372 378347.
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Writing at the Age Concern Mole Valley offices in Dorking. (A donation of £50-£75 can be given to Age Concern Mole Valley for the service). To book an appointment please call 01306 899104/ 07442 017169 or email info@ageconcernmolevalley. org.uk. Singing Mamas Choir Fridays 10.15am-11.45am in Dorking and 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 more information contact philippa@ singingmamaschoir.com, or 07929 050373. Pilates classes in Dorking and surrounding areas. Various dates and times Personal, fun and relaxed atmosphere with Malgosia Underwood. Visit www.malgosia-underwood.com or contact malgosia. underwood@gmail.com, 07948 395010 for details and timetable. June special offer valid for Saturday classes: quote Vantage Point magazine to get 3 sessions for as little as £24! Kids for Kids annual street collection Friday 7th June Collecting in Dorking High Street. Please go along to support them and learn more about the charity and what they do to help children in Darfur. They are looking for volunteers for this event and others, so if you have a couple of hours to spare every now and again please get in touch at contact@kidsforkids.org.uk or visit www.kidsforkids.org.uk. Westcott Cricket Academy - Free Tuition for Children Friday evenings in June 6pm-8pm For children between 5 and 11 years. BBQ and drinks. To confirm your child's place call 07917 811911. Westcott Sports Club - Westcott Road, Westcott RH4 3PX World Gin Day! Saturday 8th June Join Silent Pool on Saturday 8th June to celebrate World Gin Day! Meet the distillers, learn how we make our craft spirits, take advantage of their exclusive Open Day offers and taste some of our amazing cocktails. They will be running free 20-minute distillery tours throughout the day where you will get a sneak preview of the brand new distillery that holds their shiny new 1500L copper still along with the very first bottling line! Tickets will be available to book on the day on a first come, first serve basis so make sure you arrive early and head straight to the welcome tent. There will also be live music and local food available throughout the day. Distillery open 10am-5pm. Free admission, children welcome. www.silentpooldistillers.com. New support group for parents of LGBT children When a son or daughter of any age comes out as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender (LGBT) it can be a great surprise, even a shock to parents. What do they do next? There is a new free support group for parents/carers of LGBT children in Mole Valley. One-to-one initial meeting if desired, followed by
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monthly meetings with other parents/carers for mutual support and friendship. Meetings will be held in Dorking. For further information about the group, dates, times, locations, access, etc. please contact the group leaders Wendy and Paul on 01306 883820 or email wendyc63@hotmail.co.uk
class will quieten your mind and help you see things more clearly. Yoga will help you release stress and anxiety and help you find control. Feel free to breathe. Take time. Heal. Phone or email Susan for a chat and to book 07779 007082, email info@ yogafridays.com or visit visit www.yogafridays.com.
Kids for Kids Ambassador's Ball Saturday 8th June This year The Churchill Hotel, London is hosting this local charities grand event and they would love to invite you to join them. Tickets are £120 per person (discounts are available for a full table booking). If you have a business and would like to advertise at the Ball or would very kindly donate a raffle or auction prize, they would love you to get in touch. Please contact them at www.kidsforkids.org.uk or contact@ kidsforkids.org.uk.
Charity Art Sale Saturday 8th June 10am-12 noon, 2pm-4pm and Sunday 9th June 2pm-4.30pm Held at St Lawrence Church, Effingham. A sale of work by Effingham artist Moo Muriel in aid of Effingham with Little Bookham Parish and The Queen Elizabeth Foundation Leatherhead. Refreshments available.
Dorking Colour 5k Run Saturday 8th June from 10am Go along to this crazy fun run, get your free white t-shirt pelted with colour powder by colour bandits. Children’s 1k run at 12 noon, adults 5k run at 12.30pm. Music, warm-up routine, food, medals and festival glitter. Water station and warm up sponsored by Dorking Sports Centre. In support of The Grange Centre for People with Disabilities. Pippbrook Meadows, Dorking, RH4 3EQ. Visit www.inspireraces.co.uk for details. Time to de-stress: it’s Yoga Every-Body Various days and times during the week These Yoga Classes in Dorking are taught by Susan. The yoga June 2019
‘Sinking of the Tirpitz’ Saturday 8th June 7.30pm Held at St Lawrence Church, Effingham. A lecture by Dr Robert Owen, official historian of 617 ‘Dambusters’ Squadron. Free entry - retiring collection in aid of Parish Funds. Also auctioning Patrick Bishop’s book ‘Targeting Tirpitz’, especially signed for the event by two 617 Squadron Veterans who took part in the attack. Dorking Embroiderers Guild Saturday 8th to Friday 14th June 10am-5pm daily Textile and Mixed Media Exhibition. A showcase of stitched work by members of Dorking EG inspired by the gardens, held at Nymans in the rustic Potting Shed. Coincides with the Nymans Flower Festival. Nymans National Trust property, Staplefield Lane, Handcross, RH17 6EB. National Trust charge for entry to the gardens, NT members enter free.
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V. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT US AT WWW.VANTAGEPOINTMAG.CO.UK Horsley Choral Society presents 'Summertime' Saturday 8th June 7.30pm Horsley Choral Society, together with Oxshott Choral Society, Jane Searle (soprano), Elizabeth Searle (mezzo soprano), John Upperton (tenor), Geoffrey Horton (baritone) and accompanied by Matthew Rickard and David Harvey, invite you to an evening of summer music from England and 'Across the Pond' featuring Parry, Elgar, Gilbert & Sullivan, Kern, Bernstein, Gershwin and more. St John's School Chapel, Leatherhead. Book via the box office 07768 573987, choir members or on the door. Effingham Open Gardens Sunday 9th June 2pm-5pm Teas and tickets available, on the day, from the Jubilee Gardens opposite St Lawrence Church. A chance to visit some lovely gardens in the vicinity of St Lawrence Church. Entrance: £6 (children under 16 free). Chasamba Fitness Mondays and Tuesdays Chasamba is un-partnered dance fitness to uplifting music, using Latin and Ballroom dance steps and is suitable for any age or ability. Come and try out some moves for yourself. Have a full-on work-out or take it slower - it’s entirely up to you! Drop in rate of £7 per session and the first two classes are half price for new dancers. Call 07985 672358 or email chasambawithnicola@hotmail.com for more information, or find us on social media. Classes at Beare Green Village Hall, Merebank, RH5 4RD, Mondays at 2.30pm, and at Dorking Christian Centre, Church St. RH4 1DW, Tuesdays at 5pm. See you there! Quaker Meeting Sunday June 9th 6.30pm–7.30pm A Quaker meeting is held on the second Sunday of each month at Park House, Randall's Road Leatherhead, KT22 0AH. All are welcome to join us in exploring a different approach to spiritual worship focusing on silence and stillness. For more information contact Catherine Carr (01483 283693) or catherinemcarr15@ gmail.com Dorking and District U3A Wednesday 12th June 2.30pm The Story of National Gardens – a talk my Margaret Arnott. Could U3A be just what you are looking for? It has many groups involved in a variety of subjects. Once you are a member you can join as many groups as you wish. You are welcome to come to the above meeting to find out more. Contact publicity@ dorkingu3a.org.uk or visit www.dorkingu3a.org.uk. RSPB Dorking and District Group Midweek walks during June 10.30am On Wednesday 12th, Leechpool and Owlbeech Woods, Horsham. On Wednesday 26th, Sheepleas and Clandon Wood. For more information about these walks including directions, check www. rspb.org.uk/groups/dorkinganddistrict/events. The Arts Society Leatherhead Wednesday 12th June 7.15pm This months talk is about the artistic tastes of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. Edwin Landseer charmed them with portraits of royal children and dogs; Franz Winterhalter painted the Queen
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without sentimentality; Thomas Cubitt built Osborne House; and the royal couple shared in the national craze for everything medieval. The society welcomes visitors for £5 at the door, at Leatherhead Parish Church Hall, KT22 2BD, but please make initial contact via email to info@theartssocietyleatherhead.org. uk or telephone Huw Jenkins on 01372 278738. Brockham Choral Society Saturday 15th June 7.30pm Together with the Children's Choir from St John's C of E Primary School, Dorking, they present 'Music of The World'. They will visit Europe, Africa, America in n a Pot- Pourri of sound and colour. It takes place at St.Martin's Church, High Street, Dorking RH4 1UX. Tickets available from Alison Robins on 07890 663505 or Maria Chadwick, c/o Michael Frith on 01306 882728. £10 in advance, £12 on the door, £5 for under 25s in full time education. More info:www.brockhamchoral.org. Leatherhead Community Association Second Friday and Third Wednesday Gwen Hoad is giving her recorded music afternoons on the third Wednesdays of each month and Diana Carr invites you to ‘Tea and Talks‘ on the second Friday of each month, except August. There will also be the usual social Bridge club, Scrabble, book clubs and table tennis and snooker still take place over the Summer. For full details of all these events, please call in at the Institute and pick up a newsletter, or go to www.leatherheadca. org.uk. Military Assault Course Saturday 15th June 2pm Are you looking to set yourself a fitness and endurance goal for 2019? The Samson Centre for MS is excited to announce its second Military assault course challenge. If you enjoy wading through mud, climbing over tyres, swinging on ropes and scrambling through tunnels, then this is the event for you. Entry is £30 plus a minimum of £50 sponsorship to see you suffer! Picnic provided afterwards for refueling purposes. It is a 5k course and takes between one to two hours to complete depending on level of fitness. Held at Henfold Lakes, Dorking. Call 01483 459120, email samanthasamsoncentre@yahoo. com, or visit www.samsoncentre.org.uk to find out more. Age Concern’s free computer courses If you are over 55 and live in the Mole Valley area, you can join one of these courses based in either Dorking or Leatherhead. They run once a week for six to eight weeks. Topics include: browsing the internet, basic keyboard and mouse skills, using a laptop, iPad, tablet, mobile phone, setting up and using your email or Skype and how to shop on the internet. Call 01306 899104/07442 017169 or email info@ageconcernmolevalley. org.uk. Bookham Open Gardens Sunday 16th June 10am-5pm Enjoy looking at over 15 lovely gardens and pick up ideas in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Tickets £5 in advance, £6 on the day, from the Old Barn Hall, Bookham KT23 3PQ (open Mon, Weds, Fri 9.30am-12.00pm) and other local outlets. You can also buy them at the first garden you visit. Visit www.bookhamopengardens.co.uk or Facebook @ bookhamopengardens for full details.
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Newdigate Local History Society Monday 17th June, 8.00 pm Sally Murdoch will be giving an illustrated talk on ‘Domestic Gardens in Tudor Times’ at Newdigate Village Hall, Kingsland, RH5 5DA. All welcome. Members £2, non members £4. This talk has been rescheduled from April to this date in June. For further information, call 01306 631233 or visit the website www.nlhs.org.uk. Ashtead Badminton Club Mondays 7.30pm-9.30pm Play the world’s fastest racquet sport, only slower at at the Leatherhead Leisure Centre. Looking for somewhere to play? Drop in and try their friendly club of mixed ability men and June 2019
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V. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT US AT WWW.VANTAGEPOINTMAG.CO.UK women players (some playing experience needed). First session is free. Contact Calvin Evans 07774 429225/01306 740820 or Jeff Gowlland 01306 259346 for more information. Chair Exercise at the Christian Centre, Dorking Tuesdays and Fridays 11am (except the first Friday of the month) 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 07584 861802. The Arts Society Dorking Second Tuesday of the month 9.30am for 10.30am start The Society will be covering subjects such as 'Women Behind the Lens' a look at the work of five outstanding female photographers and 'The Magnificent Thames' a talk on the painting of the River by Canaletto, Turner, Monet and others. They plan visits to the Van Gogh Exhibition; Arundel Castle and Lancing Chapel and Standen House and Charles Darwin's home Down House a unique place in the history of science and evolution. Meeting in the Dorking Halls. If you would like to attend, please email info@theartssocietydorking.org.uk. Birch Tree Folk Choir Tuesday evenings 7pm-8.30pm Birch Tree Folk choir is a friendly community choir where they sing folk music arrangements that connect you with our land and heritage. Sessions begin with a short guided meditation that helps to realign the nervous system. All songs are taught be ear, singers of all levels of confidence are welcome. Held at Ashcombe School, Dorking, RH4 1LY. To book visit www. birchtreechoir.com, email philippa@birchtreechoir.com, or call 07929 050373. 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, or go as a visitor for £5. For further information please ring Carole Evans 01372 452563 or visit their website the www. theartssocietybetchworth.org.uk. 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. Dorking Ranmore Women's Institute Third Wednesday of the month 2.30pm Are you retired and looking for new friends and new interests? They have a wide range of activities, from very popular lunches and walks to a darts group, knitting group and a book club. They meet at Dorking Christian Centre. For further information call Rosemary on 01306 884651 or Penny on 01306 884180.
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The Arts Society Horsley Lovelace Third Wednesday of each month 10.30am On the 19th the lecture celebrates the 200th anniversary of the births of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert who were first cousins and born just three months apart in 1819. Their shared enthusiasm for art and music endured throughout the twenty-two years of their marriage. They demonstrated their love through the works of art and jewellery they gave each other for birthdays, Christmas and anniversaries. Held at East Horsley Village Hall, Kingston Avenue, KT24 6QT. Coffee from 9.45am. New members are welcome and visitors pay £5. For more information, call Clare on 01483 283635 or visit www. theartssocietyhorsleylovelace.org.uk. Dorking Chess Club Thursdays 7.30pm Whatever your standard of play you will be very welcome and where needed help can be provided for beginners. Chess is a deep and rewarding game to play so why not give it a try. Meet at the Crossways Community Baptist Church, Junction Road, Dorking, RH4 3HB or more information phone 01306 881086 or email peter_mary@ntlworld.com. You can also find more information on the club website www.scca.co.uk/club_dor. Surrey Branch Western Front Association Wednesday 19th June 7.45pm Tim Stoneman: Scuttling of the German Fleet at Scapa Flow, 2nd June 1919. The mighty ships of the German High Seas Fleet were scuttled by their own sailors in Scapa Flow in Orkney, the single greatest loss of warships in history, and the sailors killed that day were the final casualties of WWI, the Treaty of Versailles was signed the following week, formally bringing hostilities to an end. Almost 100 years to the day, Tim explores the events of that day and the repercussions of the destruction of the German Navy. Held at Cobham Day Centre. Full details from andy.ewt@ gmail.com or phone 07768 197990. The Days of King Dor - a touring exhibition Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays 10am-4pm until 21st September This exhibition from the Leasingstede Museum features The West Holmwood Winged Basket, The prehistoric Dorking Chalk Egg, Coins from the reign of King Dor and other treasures and oddities. Dorking Museum and Heritage Centre, 62 West Street, RH4 1BS. Call 01306 876591 or visit www.dorkingmuseum. org.uk. Leatherhead U3A Thursday 20th June 2pm Jim House talks about 'Medicine Behind the Medals' - providing medical cover at the Olympics. The U3A welcomes anyone no longer in full time employment or raising a family. Leatherhead U3A's monthly meeting will be in the United Reformed Church Hall, Epsom Road, Leatherhead, KT22 8ST. For more information come along to this meeting or contact us at lhdu3amembers@gmail.com or go to www.leatherheadu3a. org.uk to find details of the many interests they offer and how easy it is to make new friends. International Make Music Day Friday 21st June 7.30pm In Leatherhead The Tailleferre Ensemble - flute, two oboes and
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bassoon - are giving a free concert at 7.30pm in Christ Church, Epsom Road, KT22 8ST. There will be drinks in the interval, and a retiring collection to support NewSPAL, the local charity SCC has mandated to take over the Surrey Performing Arts Library. Details on musiconthursdays.org - even though it's on a Friday. Should be a lovely evening. We might even burst into song at the end! Creative Cuppa group in Dorking Third Thursday of the month 2pm-3.30pm 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 crossstitch, 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 harper46@icloud.com, call 07833 640111 or visit www.dorkingurc.org.uk. Martineau Singers - Midsummer Jazz Friday 21st June 8pm (doors open 7.30pm) Friday 21st is not just Midsummer's Day but also international Make Music Day. Launched in France in 1982 as the Fête de la Musique, this has now become a major event across Europe. Proving that music knows no bounds, Martineau Singers are presenting an evening of jazz classics to celebrate the event - and simply to have fun! Led by inspirational conductor Harry Sever and his jazz trio and held in Mickleham Village Hall, this promises to be a great way to welcome the summer. Tickets £12 in advance from Stephen Williams, June 2019
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email stephenacwilliams@gmail.com or Sue Mahony, email suemahony7@gmail.com or £15 on the door. A fully licensed bar (cash only!) will make the evening ‘sip’ by! Musical Memories: A concert by the Ladybirds Choir Saturday 22nd June 3pm The Ladybirds Choir will be evoking various musical memories at their summer concert. Tribute will be paid to the charming and vivacious Carol Channing, who died earlier this year at the age of 97, and you will hear several songs from Hello, Dolly!, which Carol famously starred in. This year the choir is raising funds for The Concert Club, which provides monthly social evenings for visually impaired adults and the elderly in Leatherhead Parish Church Hall. Held at The United Reformed Church, Dorking. Tickets available on the door or in advance from Jenny Abbott on 01737 843662. Tylney Luncheon Club Second Wednesday of each month 12.30pm for lunch at 1pm They are a ladies social Luncheon Club which meet at the Leatherhead Leisure Centre. They have a speaker at each meeting except in March when they hold our AGM. New members are always welcome if any lady would like to join them, please contact Edna on 01372 379303 or Iris on 01932 864822. Portobello Jazz Band Saturday 22nd June 7.30 pm The Friends of St Mary Magdalene welcome a return visit by the
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V. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT US AT WWW.VANTAGEPOINTMAG.CO.UK Portobello Jazz Band for another evening of New Orleans jazz at St Mary Magdalene Church, South Holmwood, RH5 4JX. Tickets are £12 (children under 12 free). Contact Virginia Smith on 01306 885349, email rev.virginia.smith@talktalk.net or John Chiverton on 01306 888922, email john.chiverton@btinternet. com for tickets or further information. Leatherhead Baby and Toddler Group Wednesday mornings 10am-12 noon This group offers a whole range of toys and activities for the under 5’s 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 Road. Mickleham Choral Society Saturday 22nd June 7.30pm, St Martins Church Come and be inspired when the Mickleham Choral Society perform the magnificent Vivaldi Gloria in St Martins Church. The performance is accompanied by an orchestra and soloists and will be an uplifting experience in such a splendid building. The choir will support the Gloria with a full programme of beautiful music. Refreshments will be available. Tickets are £15.00 and £7.50 for children 12 and under, available from Anne Weaver 01306 883932 or see details on www.micklehamchoral.org.uk. Dorking Scrabble Club Every Wednesday at 7.30pm For a friendly game of Scrabble come to The Roy Currie Room, United Reformed Church, West Street. You will be welcome whether you are a beginner or an expert. For more details ring Priscilla on 01737 767072 or David on 01306 889308. Capel Annual Vicarage Fête Saturday 22nd June 12 noon-3pm There will be lots of lovely stalls and entertainment as usual, but with more attractions this year. For the first time, there will be a Carousel for the children, together with The Cat's Grin Theatre Company joining them to entertain the children. Also they will have a BBQ, refreshments and an old fashioned ice cream cart together with the regular Grand Raffle with some superb prizes. Raising money for their three local schools. If you would like any more information, please call 07923 517202 and speak to Suzanne. Held in Capel, RH5 5LE. Dorking Town Centre Pub Walks Sunday 23rd June 11am and group bookings by appointment Dorking Museums guided pub walks take in former and current town centre pub sites, relating their history and stories and pointing out features. Tours last 90 minutes. Booking via the website, £3 per person. Group walks (minimum 10 people) arranged by appointment. Details on www.dorkingmuseum. org.uk/guided-walks-around-dorking or email admin@ dorkingmuseum.org.uk. Organ Recital Betchworth Church Sunday 23rd June 4pm Anne Page, International Concert Organist, will give a recital on the Kenneth Tickell pipe organ in St Michael’s Church, Church Street, Betchworth, RH3 7DN. Programme includes music by Buxtehude, Bach, Rogg and Alain. Cambridge-based Anne Page is internationally known as a musician who
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combines virtuosity and versatility. Visit www.anne-page. co.uk to find out more about Anne. Tickets 01737 843498 or betchworthchurchmusic@hotmail.co.uk. Westcott Cricket Club 150 years party and family fun day, Sunday June 23rd from 12-4pm Celebrate with us, at Westcott Sports Club, cricket matches, BBQ and bar, ice creams, Pimms tent, bouncy castle, pink pig racing, beat the goalie, dog show, etc. Fun and Games all round! No parking on site, use car park east of Westcott. The Arts Society Bookham Tuesday 25th June 7.30pm They are a friendly society that is interested in all aspects of the arts. Lectures are held at the Old Barn Hall, Church Road, Bookham on the fourth Tuesday of the month. Coffee is served beforehand from 6.45pm-7.15pm. The June lecture is ‘The Botanic Gardens of London before Kew’. New members are welcome, visitors pay £5. For more information visit theartssocietybookham.org.uk or phone Linda on 01372 454151. Age Concern Befriender Scheme Do you have 1-2 hours free a week? Would you like to make a difference to someone's life? Age Concern Mole Valley has the perfect opportunity for you. They are looking for volunteers to join their Befriender scheme across Mole Valley. For more details, please contact Andrea Kelley on 01306 899104 or email andrea@ageconcernmolevalley.org.uk. Tea and Talk from The Brigitte Trust Tuesday 25th June 2pm All welcome to a short informal talk by local charity The Brigitte Trust founded in Dorking over 30 years ago, now covering the whole of Surrey. The Trust offers a free volunteer service of emotional support and practical help at home. Followed by Brenda's delicious full afternoon tea and relaxed conversation. Held at the Oddfellows Hall Leatherhead, 45-47 Bridge Street, Leatherhead, KT22 8BN. Please contact the Mid-Surrey Oddfellows office to book and more details on 01306 877792 or email mid-surrey@oddfellows.co.uk. Fetcham University of the Third Age (U3A) Fourth Tuesday of each month 2.30pm-4pm 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? Whatever your interests, they have something that will suit you - from educational, hobbies, learning something new, to outings and theatre trips, plus good old fashioned making friends. Why not give them a try? Held at St. Mary’s Church Hall, Fetcham, KT22 9AZ. For further details email ann.chance76@gmail.com. Dorking Gardeners' Club Fourth Wednesday each month They are a group with an interest in growing and all things horticultural. They have speakers on a wide variety of topics. During the evening there is a chance to chat and make friends. During the summer months they have outings, shows and a hotel-based weekend break with many garden visits. They welcome new members of any age whether you are new to gardening or knowledgeable. For further information on the
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Watts Gallery - Artists’ Village Book online now | wattsgallery.org.uk Guildford, GU3 1DQ Tai Chi Classes in Westcott Various dates and times If you1 are over 60 and live in the Mole Valley area, Age Concern Fairy Fair.indd 07/05/2019 Walkies at Wisley offers you the opportunity to do Tai Chi Classes for a small fee. Wednesday 26th June 6pm Their qualified instructor will teach you how to combine deep RHS Garden Wisley welcomes visitors and their four-legged breathing and relaxation with slow and gentle movements. friends for a special evening 'Walkies at Wisley'. Open after Studies show that Tai Chi can help people reduce stress, hours for a walk around the garden from 6pm to 8pm, last entry improve balance and mobility. For further information, 7.30pm. Free for RHS Members, Adult £7, Child £5. Visit www. please call 01306 899104/07442 017169 or email info@ rhs.org.uk/wisley. ageconcernmolevalley.org.uk. club and its activities look on www.dorking-gardeners.jimdo. com or email sjhuds@hotmail.com.
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 and much more. Bi-fold doors open onto an large secure playing field. Hire charges from £8 per hour. For information contact Valerie 01306 627248 or valerie@ fivemiles.co.uk or visit www.walliswood.org. Fetcham Singers Mondays 7.45pm This friendly ladies choir practise at the Parish Church Hall, Church Rd, Leatherhead KT22 8BD during term time. There are no auditions and first two evenings are free. Music includes, Show, Folk and choral works. Call Sandra on 01372 276736 for more information.
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Pétanque (Boules) at Oxshott Village Sports Club Tuesdays and Saturdays 1pm or most Thursday evenings A very easy game to take up and suitable for all ages. New members welcome. The club has a good ambiance with a bar open in the evenings. For more information contact Oxshott Village Sports Club, Steels Lane, Oxshott, KT22 0RF. Call 01372 843652 or email office@oxshottsports.com for more info. Capel Choral Society summer concert Saturday 29th June 7pm Appropriately named, ‘A Summer Celebration!’ The music will take the audience from the classical Vivaldi Gloria, via pieces by Gabriel Fauré to the dance idiom of Gershwin and Cole Porter. Capel’s winning ‘Own Choice’ piece by Warnham composer Mark Browse is included in the wide-ranging programme. The concert, in Capel Memorial Hall, will take the traditional and popular ‘Supper Concert’ format. Tickets are £12.50, available from the Ticket Secretary, Yvonne Allmond, yvonneallmond@ aol.com or 01403 269884.
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TO SUBMIT A FREE ENTRY, PLEASE EMAIL US AT JOTTINGS@VANTAGEPUBLISHING.CO.UK Dorking Choral Singers Wednesdays 7.30pm-9.30pm Singers are welcome to join them for the summer term, to learn and perform Haydn’s Creation. You may have done this at the Leith Hill Musical Festival and would like to give it another airing or you may be new to singing but would love to have a go. Held at Crossways Community Baptist Church, Junction Road, Dorking, RH4 3HB. The Concert performance will be Sunday 6th July 7.30pm at St Martin’s Church, Dorking.
Free Mindfulness Taster Session, Brockham Tuesday 2nd July 7pm-8.30pm A free event to find out about Mindfulness. Discover how it can help you deal with stressful situations and bring more calm and joy to your life. Mindful Surrey invite you to a free taster session with a short talk and the chance to practise some simple mindfulness exercises. Please get in touch to reserve a space. For further details, visit www.mindfulsurrey.co.uk, email info@ mindfulsurrey.co.uk or ring Catherine on 07366 333273.
Call for Auditions with Ewhurst Players Various dates and times in July and September If you are a budding young thespian and would like to take part, please go along to their auditions for Oliver. The production requires a large cast – there are 14 speaking roles – so they are hoping many will be interested in taking part. They need actors of all ages! All sessions will be in the Village Hall. For full details visit www.ewhurstplayers.com.
Surrey’s Rural Economy Conference Friday 12th July 9am–3.30pm Hosted by Cranleigh School, this is a significant and timely conference focusing on businesses and the environment. Key note speaker: Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural affairs, Michael Gove MP. Supporting sustainability Bringing key figures together from across Surrey to build expertise, stimulate debate and inspire innovation. More at www.surreyhills.org.
Patchworking Garden Project Open Day Sunday 30th June 11am-3pm Delightful walled garden overlooking Box Hill with flower borders, raised beds, poly tunnel, wildlife pond, willow hide and more. Hugely popular plant stall along with a variety of arts and crafts for sale. BBQ, homemade cakes and refreshments, along with live music and free activities for children. Free admission and free parking at Aviva close by. For further details please visit www.patchworkinggardenproject.co.uk. Pixham Lane, Dorking RH4 1QA.
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