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CONTENTS The local magazine produced by local people for the local community
RUGMART Surrey’s Biggest Rug Shop www.rugmart.co.uk
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6 Jottings Your local community noticeboard
10 Fashion One Forty Fabulous
14 Making Wine Very Special Phil Kemp visits three local wine merchants
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23 Festive Fun with the National Trust Traditions new and old
27 Health Sitting Disease 30 Recipes Food For Thought
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Local Choir Sing With Shakespeare’s Voice This November, Leith Hill Timeline Choir join forces with Juice Vocal Ensemble to treat Dorking to a stunning Renaissancemeets-modern choral celebration marking the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death. The concert is preceded by a Renaissance singing workshop featuring Elizabethan songs in Shakespeare’s own dialect, Original Pronunciation. All are welcome! Where: St. Martin’s Church, Dorking, Surrey When: Saturday 26th November; workshop 5:30–6:30pm; concert 7:30pm Tickets: concert tickets £12; workshop + concert tickets £20 Book online: www.timelinesongs.org
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You can tell it must be Christmas, our inbox has been overflowing with items this month! Plenty to see and do and no doubt even more next month. Enjoy supporting the local concerts, fairs and markets before the festivities begin in earnest next month. Chrysanthemums in the Glasshouse From 29th October to 27th November This grand display of chrysanthemums is created by the Glasshouse team and showcases these all-time favourites. This year’s display focuses on the charm and cascade types and features Japanese artefacts from Heron Bonsai. It promises to be a showstopper. Free with normal Garden entry. RHS Garden Wisley, Woking GU23 6QB. For more information please go to www.rhs. org.uk/wisley, call 0845 260 9000 or email wisley@rhs.org.uk. Lovelace Decorative and Fine Arts Society Meetings are on the third Wednesday of each month at East Horsley Village Hall. Join them for coffee from 9.30am and then enjoy the interesting variety of lectures they have on offer. This autumn you can hear about Opera, Art at the Lansdowne Club and The Christmas Story in Medieval Art. In the New Year their talks will include Islamic Art, Picasso and finding out about Sundials. For more details, please go to www.lovelacedfas.org.uk or call Clare on 01483 283635. Free Day Friday RHS Garden Wisley Friday the 4th November from 10am-4.30pm Bring friends and family on a wonderful day out, exploring all the delights of Wisley for free. For more details visit their website www.rhs.org.uk/wisley, call 0845 260 9000 or email wisley@rhs.org.uk. RHS Late Fruit and Vegetable Competition Friday 4th to Sunday 6th November See inspiring entries in over 60 classes of fruit and vegetables,
plus apple identification by RHS experts. The horticultural competitions run by the RHS are open to all and free to enter. For information on entering please email georginabarter@rhs. org.uk. Free with normal Garden entry at RHS Garden Wisley, Woking GU23 6QB. For further information visit www.rhs.org. uk/wisley. Leatherhead Rotary Club From Friday 4th November Details of three of their forthcoming events are as follows: Friday 4th November, Travelling Trends Fashion Show held at Cobham Village Hall. Saturday 5th November a Combined Charities Christmas Fair at the Leatherhead Theatre and Saturday 12th November there will be a Quiz Night at St Mary’s Church Hall, Fetcham. For more information on these events please go to www.leatherheadrotary.org.uk Leatherhead Youth Choir Every Thursday 4.30pm-5.30pm Leatherhead Youth Choir is a new choir open to everyone aged 7-11 who wants to sing. It is run by Leatherhead Choral Society; one of the area’s best known and most successful amateur choirs. There are no auditions, and it doesn’t matter if you can’t read music or have no previous experience. The aim of the choir is to have fun, meet new people, to learn the basics of choral singing and reading music. Rehearsals take place on Thursdays from 4.30pm to 5.30pm at Christ Church (United Reformed), Epsom Road, Leatherhead, KT22 8ST. For more information or to sign up, please visit www. leatherhead-choral.net/lyc. Surrey County Walkers From Saturday 5th November On Saturday 5th November they are having a 7mile easy walk, taking in Houndown, Beacon Hill and Rushmoor. Starting at The Moat car park in Elstead. For more details contact Barry
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JOTTINGS - YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD 01252 703869. On Sunday 13th November they are holding a 5¾ mile easy walk, taking in Tilford and Waverley. Starting 10am at Tilford Village Green. Contact Mary 01483 728089. On Saturday 19th November there will be a 5 mile easy walk taking in Moor Park and Waverley Park. Starting 10am at Shepherd and Flock, outside the public house, Farnham. Contact Jill on 01252 724171. On Sunday 27th November they are having a 6½ mile easy walk taking in West Hanger to East Clandon and return. Starting 10am at West Hanger car park off Staple Lane. Contact Tom and Brigitte on 01932 342456. You can find full detail at www.surreycommunity. info/surreycountywalkers. Guildford Choral with London Mozart Players Saturday 5th November ‘Lest We Forget’: Mozart’s ‘Requiem’ and ‘Funeral Music’, Ronald Corp ‘And all the trumpets sounded’ conducted by Jonathan Willcocks. This concert, as we approach Remembrance Sunday, marks the Centenary of the end of the Battle of the Somme - four months of attritional carnage in 1916 during which nearly one and a half million men lost their lives. One of the truly great settings of the Requiem Mass - that of Mozart - is partnered by a stunning work by the contemporary composer Ron Corp And all the trumpets sounded. Set for soprano and baritone soloists, chorus and orchestra, the text of this moving lament for those who died in the Great War combines the ancient words of the Mass for the Dead with poetry by First World War poets such as Edward Thomas, Rupert Brooke, Charles Sorley and Wilfred Owen - all
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of whom were profoundly affected by the terrible slaughter of warfare. As a Prelude, the concert opens with Mozart’s brief but moving Funeral Music. Tickets are available from boxoffice@guildfordchoral.org/events/lest-we-forget or by phoning 01483 272191. Tickets are also available from the G Live box office on 01483 369350 (booking fees apply). Guildford Rambling Club’s Walks Programme Unless otherwise stated visitors are welcome on all of their walks which normally start at 10am. They shall be meeting on Sunday 6th November, exceptionally at 10.15am for an 8 mile circular walk from Kew. Details from Chantal on 01483 535971. There will be a 6 mile circular walk from Hurst Park on the morning of Thursday 10th November. Call Hazel on 07766 663876 for details. The following Sunday, 13th, starting in Ockley, there will be a 10 mile circular walk. Details from Sally on 01306 885976. On 20th there will be a 10 mile circular walk from Alresford Station. Details from Dick on 07516 407936. And finally, Sunday 27th sees a 9 mile circular walk starting from West Byfleet. Details from Alan C on 01483 480168. More details can be found at www. guildfordramblingclub.org.uk. The Loxwood Vintage Jumble Sale Sunday 6th November Come and find a bargain from their twenty plus traders bringing antiques, vintage and collectible items at affordable prices at Loxwood Village Hall. Stock includes furniture, bric a brac, garden items, home ware, textiles, books, ephemera and
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much more. Try your luck at their MEGA Tombola raising funds for small animal rescue groups. Enjoy homemade and artisan baked refreshments from their café. Free parking. Children’s play area and field. Doors open at 10am and close at 2pm. Entry £1 for over 16’s. For stall booking or information contact juliajepps@yahoo.co.uk or call 07770 549981. 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, Dorking. 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. Friends of Dorking Quiz Night Monday 7th November The must-be-at quiz of the season. Book your team now for a great night of fun and feasting! £12.50 per head including buffet supper. Maximum team size of 6. Proceeds go to Friends of Dorking Christmas Lights Fund. Further info and tickets from info@friendsofdorking.org or contact Wendy Saunders, tel: 01306 876070. More details can be found at www.friendsofdorking.org. Horsley Floral Decoration Group Tuesday 8th November 2pm Entertainers “TIMESPAN” are presenting ‘Jewels in the Crown”. The Horsley Floral Decoration Group is a friendly
afternoon flower arranging club. They meet at East Horsley Village Hall on the second Tuesday of each month at 2pm. They have a varied programme of Demonstrators, Speakers, In-house entertainment, trips and more. New Members very welcome. Come and join in (first visit free) for fun, flowers and friendship. For more details please phone Beryl 01483 831422 or email bjg317@virginmedia.com. Mole Valley: the New Texas? – Film and discussion Public meeting on 8th November at 7.30pm The Green Room theatre in Dorking is the setting for a meeting about oil exploration on Leith Hill in the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Exploratory oil drilling is expected to start on the Hill near Dorking this winter, with 1,100 HGV movements through Dorking and onto Leith Hill causing disruption, and threatening damage to the water supply, the ancient sunken lanes, the wider landscape, and wildlife. On 8th November, local community group A Voice for Leith Hill will be joined by Surrey-born film-maker Ian R Crane, for the Surrey premiere of his important documentary film ‘Voices from the Gasfields’, followed by questions and discussion. Everyone is invited to attend. Leith Hill is just one of many sites in the South East where drilling is proposed. The ‘Gatwick Gusher’ at nearby Horse Hill is set to start unconventional oil production. Brockham will have another new oil well. Bletchingley near Redhill is exploring three new wells. And Albury, between Dorking and Guildford, has recently been given permission for a gas well. The South of England could soon have thousands of oil and gas wells exploiting the
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largest onshore oil and gas reserve – according to the oil and gas companies carrying out exploration. Ian’s film explores the devastation caused by drilling in Queensland, Australia. It shows the impact of multiple fracking wells through the testimony of farmers and residents who have had their soil, air, rivers, boreholes and livestock poisoned. Venue is the Green Room Theatre behind Dorking Halls, Reigate Road, RH4 1SN. No booking required. Refreshments available. Donations welcome at the event. For further information contact Lucy Barford 07825 348622/07801 233582. Watermill Jazz Concerts at Bletchworth Park Golf Clubs Various events from the 8th November 8.30pm-11pm On 8th November, Andrew Bain group featuring George Colligan, influenced by Miles Davis. On 15th November, Mark Nightingale and Andy Panayi Quintet, celebrating Cole Porter. On 22nd November, Claire Martins and Gareth Williams, Broadway to Bebop and on 29th November John Abercrombies and Marc Copland – US guitar legand John and pianist Mark Copland are giants of Jazz! You can arrive at 7pm and enjoy a delicious hot buffet before the concert for £9. Bletchworth Park Golf Club, Reigate Road, Dorking RH4 1NZ. For bookings call 07415 813784, email boxoffice@watermilljazz.co.uk. For full details on all of these events and more go to www. watermilljazz.co.uk.
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One Forty Fabulous For an inspiring one-stop shop Kirstie advises a visit to Cranleigh special items, a certain size or design that you are looking for.
For many years I have been celebrating family birthdays at the One Forty café. Their brunch menu is second to none, my favourite being the ‘Healthy Breakfast’ of grilled halloumi, hummus, avocado and poached egg, always beautifully presented and delivered with a smiling face. Of course, I then ruin the lower calories by ordering something gooey and delicious from the homemade cake selection!
Unique service like this is what the store thrives on, from one-toone personal fashion advice and gathering a capsule wardrobe to the floristry pop-up store in front of house for Mother’s Day, and the Christmas season which adds to the festive theatre as you walk in.
One Forty itself is a family orientated business. Owners Richard and Elaine Graham, with their two children, are third generation shop owners, with Richard’s grandfather having set up in Lewisham between WWI and WWII. Above: Owners, Elaine and Richard Graham His parents then moved to Cranleigh Below:One Forty Cafe’s delights in 1959 and opened a children’s wear store. The newly married couple rebranded the business in 2004, with a vision to offer something completely different to high street retailing.
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We risked our home and reputation to create a vibrant store, full of character and great products Richard’s background with marketing giant Saatchi, working directly with F1 racing legend, Damon Hill and super bike hero Carl Fogarty, and Elaine’s credentials in fashion design and working with Richard Branson at Virgin, eventually bought them together on a Eurostar commercial project. Inspiration came later with a world trip, sourcing ideas from the relaxed approach to retail in California, Sydney and Amsterdam - cafés, books, ‘just chilling’ space were all new to the British market at that time. You notice the creative impact as soon as you walk in the double doors with the delicate fragrance, soft lighting and gentle buzz of this compact department store. It is a one-stop shop for all the family, from dainty baby gifts, whimsical greetings cards and elegant womenswear to a home department where colours are mellow, never jarring - a bit Scandi in flavour with soft woods, plaid blankets and patterned metalwork. Elaine buys the home merchandise and was keen to express that they are happy to source
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Elaine searches out the fashion labels with manager, Fanny, and together they insist on trying on all the clothes to see how they fit different body types. From every day brand Part Two to edgier styles from Transit Par Such. New poncho ideas from Blank and if you struggle with how to wear a scarf, the Pom range make it simple - a quick flick over a Breton stripe and you are good to go!
Elaine was passionate about the faux fur neck cowls, ideal to add to your autumn jackets for an easy winter warmer, whereas I fell for the quirky but practical waterproof raincoats by Rains. Richard is extremely proud of his menswear department, keeping the outfits easy to coordinate, with classic brands including Hartford stimulated with more directional labels like Scotch and Soda. If you are looking for a day out with great food and a relaxed shopping environment, you really can’t go far wrong than here, spending a few hours buying the ankle boot of the season or the perfect Christmas tree decoration. It’s how ‘shopping’ should be.
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Become a One Forty Card Holder • Every £1 spent gains 5 points which equals 5p. Points are then used against future purchases. • Free gift wrap all year round • Sales preview • Private Card Holder events Order your One Forty card by calling 01483 272627 or just pop in. Please allow 10 working days to process. Stripes forever. Harris Wilson sweater, £129.95
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<9 JOTTINGS - YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD been putting together biographies of more than 170 local men who died in 1916. She will examine the impact of the Battles of Jutland and the Somme and other areas where local men were serving, and talk about the collaborative nature of these exhibitions and how the Museum has been working with other local groups and with descendants and families to broaden and deepen our picture of the town at war. The talk takes place at Dorking Museum, The Old Foundry, 62 West Street, Dorking RH4 1BS. Tickets £5 on the door (includes a free glass of Prosecco!). Contact admin@dorkingmuseum.org.uk or call 01306 876591. West Surrey National Trust Centre Annual Coffee Morning Thursday 10th November 10.30am This year the event will be at Clandon Regis Golf Club from 10.30am until 12.30pm. All the usual attractions will be there including ladies fashion, jewellery, Christmas cards, books, bottle stall, homemade cakes as well as a Grand Raffle. Entrance is £3, which includes coffee and biscuits. All are welcome. Enquiries to Vivien Robertson 01483 892097. Events at St. Martin’s Church, East Horsley Family Film Club is on Friday 11th November, with Pizza at 5pm and film at 5.30pm. Spiritual cinema on Sunday 20th November with the film at 6pm, followed by a chance to chat over a light supper. Toddler Group held on Wednesday 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th November. Starting at 10am until 11.30am. For more details please go to www. easthorsleychurch.org.uk.
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A New Opera House in West Horsley Place – A Magical Setting! Grange Park Opera are building a new opera house in a magical setting within striking distance of your parish. There are a 100 pairs of free tickets to the 2017 festival. Just tell them your favourite opera and you will be included the ballot which will take place at the end of December. By entering the ballot (www.grangeparkopera.co.uk/ballot), they will be able to invite you to tours of the house and garden. In less than two decades, Grange Park Opera has established itself as one of Europe’s leading opera festivals. In June 2017 the festival opens in a new opera house at West Horsley Place, a 350 acre estate, recently inherited by author Bamber Gascoigne from his aunt, the Duchess of Roxburghe. West Horsley Place is a Surrey demi-Eden: a glorious sprawling 15th century house surrounded by formal gardens with secret corners, aged trees, box hedges and a majestic crinkle crankle wall. Behind the house, an ancient orchard opens into a glade, the setting for the new opera house: The Theatre in the Woods. The creation of a four-tier opera house modelled on La Scala, Milan is probably the most thrilling thing happening in UK opera today. There is a miraculous pace to the building work: the foundations and orchestra pit are finished, the steel frame is rising, the roof goes on at the start of November. There will undoubtedly be a great fanfare when the opera house opens on Thursday 8th June with Joseph Calleja in Tosca (Puccini). The festival also presents an evening with Bryn Terfel and performances of Die Walküre (Wagner) and Jenufa (Janacek). Guildford Art Society Autumn Exhibition Saturday 12th November to Saturday 3rd December An opportunity not to be missed! The autumn exhibition by Guildford Art Society is your chance to discover and buy original paintings, sculptures, ceramics and crafts from wellknown or emerging local artists and makers. All artworks are being exhibited for the first time at the historic Guildford House Gallery. Opening from 10am to 4.45pm Monday to Saturday. Among the highlights of the exhibition is a demonstration by Liz Seward entitled ‘Still Life in Mixed Media’. To be held on Friday 25th November from 11am to 1pm, Brew House, Guildford House Gallery, 155 High Street, Guildford GU1 3AJ. The renowned artist will be using acrylics, acrylic inks and water-soluble crayons on a textured surface using collage. Summarizing the event Liz Seward said: “Lots of fun to be had and imagination needed”. Free entry, but booking essential for the demonstration. For more information email heritageservices@guildford.gov.uk , call on 01483 444751, or go to www.guildfordartsociety.co.uk. Brockham Choral Society Saturday 12th November 7.30pm Marks the Centenary of the Battle of the Somme with a concert ‘For The Fallen’ at St Martin’s Church, Dorking RH4 1UX on Saturday 12th November at 7.30pm. Tickets £12 (£10 purchased in advance), £5 for under 25’s in full time education. Available from Pauline Whitehead 01306 881821 or online www.brockhamchoral.org/tickets. The programme will include music by the composers Assersohn, Britten, Elgar, Guest and Ireland as well as the Requiem of Saint Saens.
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Anyone who has ever undertaken a house move will agree it’s one of the most challenging life events, both physically and emotionally, that you can go through. Securing a buyer for your property can be hard enough but simultaneously attempting to negotiate with the owner of the property you have set your heart on can make things even more fraught. It’s no wonder that in a recent poll, two thirds of people voted moving house top of their stress list, with it triggering more anxiety than relationship breakdowns, divorce or starting a new job. That’s why you should talk to a member of our award winning Property team. Voted ‘Best for Customer Service’ and highly commended in the category of ‘Conveyancing Firm of the Year London & the South East”’, they can put you in the best possible position to ensure your sale proceeds smoothly and efficiently with no prospect of it having a negative impact on an onward purchase. How? Through our ‘Contract Ready’ service. Once a deal has been struck, the parties to that deal want the matter finalised immediately. Whilst this is rarely possible, at Downs Solicitors we do understand the urgency involved in most property
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Making wine very special In a continuing series promoting our great local businesses, Phil Kemp visits three independent wine merchants in the area Over thirty million British people regularly drink wine so it’s perhaps not surprising that even a quick visit to a supermarket will reveal shelves stacked high with wine, and a quick Google will almost drown you in choice. Many of us will buy a bottle or two choosing a brand that we regularly drink, or perhaps we’ll be guided by a special offer to suit our budget. A practical approach certainly but there’s definitely something very special missing – the magic of visiting an independent wine merchant where you’ll find extraordinary choice and a passion for wine you’ll never find in a supermarket. I decided to find out for myself by visiting three local merchants, and in so doing also dispel the myth that they are too expensive an option. Taurus Wines was set up over fifteen years ago in an old cowshed at Whipley Manor Farm near Cranleigh. Rupert Pritchett, spurred on by his passion for the grape and hands-on experience of the wine industry, quickly turned his fledgling business into a multi-award winning wine merchant and importer. These include separate awards as Wine Merchant of the Year for French, Chilean (twice), Argentinian and a close second for New Zealand, all judged by peers within the industry. “We’ve even won a Sherry Merchant of the Year,” said Rupert. “And very special in a 14
different way is that this year we won the Muddy Stilettos Award which was voted for by the general public. That was a lovely feeling to get because it’s one thing to know that your trade peers like you, but it’s totally another thing to know that customers genuinely appreciate what you do.” Rupert undoubtedly embraces his passion with enthusiasm, which is shared equally by his wife Felicity who runs their acclaimed wine tastings. The experienced team they have built around them include their Master of Wine and wine diploma graduates. One theme common with all three merchants is the close relationship they have with the wine producers. “As an independent, Taurus not only has an understanding and passion for wine, as a direct importer we have a close relationship with the wineries,” said Rupert. “It’s all very well getting a spec sheet that tells you what is in the bottle, but it doesn’t bring the wine to life. What brings it to life is going to meet the winemaker and finding about their own little quirks. A good example is the winemaker that likes to start fermentation when there is a full moon because he believes it increases the sugars in the grapes. That’s biodynamic winemaking at work.” John Hodges, who has over thirty years’ experience of selling wine, established The Vineyard in Dorking twelve years ago. He chose the name, not only because the town has its own vineyard, but to emphasise just how close a connection the business has with the wineries they buy from around the world. When we met, John was about to fly out to South Africa on a vineyard tour to build on his relationships with the growers. “Being an independent enables us to buy a more eclectic mix of wines and adapt more readily to people’s needs.
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We can provide a great variety and at all price levels adapted to our customers’ requirements. We also supply fifty pubs and restaurants and can quickly react to accommodate exactly the wines they want to offer to their customers.” He was keen to emphasise that wine is much more than just the label on the bottle. “It is very much a product that is about the place and the people behind it. And it is about character in wine. The more aware our customers become they want to know a lot more than just the grape variety to enhance their experience.” Simon and James Hawkins have taken a different route by specialising exclusively in English wine. The Hawkins Brothers have between them thirty or so years’ experience as publicans in West Sussex and Hampshire where their emphasis was always on using local suppliers of food and drink.
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“As a publican I loved my real ales of course and the different flavours, but you have to have a really good wine list as well to provide a balance,” said Simon. “Gone are the days when you have a really small glass filled right up to the top with something very insipid. Customers want a really decent glass of wine with lots of choice including something sparkling. And buying local provided our entrée to English wine.”
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Being an independent enables us to buy a more eclectic mix of wines and adapt more readily to people’s needs. We can provide a great variety and at all price levels adapted to our customers’ requirements
Based in the courtyard at Secrett’s Farm Shop in Milford, Hawkins Bros. describe themselves as champions of fine English wines, a claim I don’t doubt given how energetically they’ve embraced local winemakers - right to the point where they have just launched their own vintage Brut Reserve 2013, which is available exclusively from their shop. “It’s made from grapes harvested in 2013 on the Hog’s Back and it’s a unique wine you won’t find anywhere else. It spent 2½ years in the bottle, maturing, sitting on its lees, just getting that lovely roundness and brioche tastiness that you like in a good champagne.” Given the impressive knowledge and understanding all three independents have of their trade I was keen as an occasional wine drinker to settle a few questions I have often debated with friends.
Images from top: Rupert and Felicity Pritchett at Whipley Manor Farm; Simon Hawkins of Hawkins Bros with their newly launched vintage; and John Hodges (right) with manager Phil Jones at The Vineyard November 2016
“White wine for fish, red wine for meat? We’ve got some lovely Pinot Noirs here that when chilled will go fantastically with meaty fish like turbot, and we’ve got some full-bodied white wine you can drink with lamb,” said Simon.
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Rupert agreed: “We get a lot of food and wine matching questions. Years ago a lot of the fish being caught were big fat lazy cod which didn’t taste of an awful lot, and they could be easily overwhelmed. Nowadays we have much more flavoursome fish like John Dory which is almost meaty and steaky,” said Rupert. “Screw cap versus cork? I think attitude is down to aesthetics. It might look better to have a wine with a cork closure but from a practical point of view screw caps are much easier to open, and in theory the wine is less likely to be damaged by the closure,” said John. Rupert agreed: “My brother-in-law is French and he refers to wines with screw caps as ‘wines for the tramps’! I however love screw caps. They ensure consistent quality. They allow the wine to age just as well, and bottles can be stored upright.” “I’m a big fan of screw tops for still wines, absolutely. As a publican we were sending back one wine in ten tainted by cork – that doesn’t happen anymore. The wine arrives at the table being poured exactly as the winemaker intended it – there’s no taint now, I think it’s a fantastic innovation,” said Simon. “Is wine fattening? All alcohol does have calories in it of course,” said Rupert. “But there are
Alternative suppliers: Inn at Home 189 High Street, Guildford, GU1 3AW Tel: 01483 578809 www.innathome.co.uk/guildford-inn-home/ Ranmore Wines Unit 17, Dunley Hill Court, Ranmore Common, Dorking RH5 6SX Tel: 01483 284584 www.ranmorewines.co.uk The General Wine Company 25 Station Road , Liphook GU30 7DW Tel: 01428 727744 www.thegeneralwine.co.uk Hennings, Petworth Golden Square, Petworth GU28 0AP Tel: 01798 343021 www.henningswine.co.uk The Exceptional Wine Company Cowdray Park, Easebourne, Midhurst GU29 0AJ Tel: 01730 814671 www.theexceptionalenglishwineco.com Milford Wine Centre 41 Church Road, Milford, Godalming GU8 5JB Tel: 01483 421455 The Guildford Wine Company 36 Kings Road, Shalford, Guildford GU4 8JX Tel: 01483 560647 www.theguildfordwinecompany.co.uk 16
wines on the market – one of which is about to come out – which is designed to be lower in alcohol with a drop in calories in the wine by up to a third. It’s a New Zealand Sauvignon that has been dropped down to 9.5% ABV but it’s more expensive to produce which is reflected in the price.” My initial concerns over independent wine merchants offering only higher priced quality wines was also quickly dispelled. The independents are not trying to compete head-on with the bulkbuying supermarkets and multiples on price, but they do offer a palate-teasing range of wines across all price ranges including lower priced wines. They also drew attention to the exceptionally high taxes on imported wine, which if you are thinking of buying a case or two for a party should be taken into account. “On a single bottle of still table wine it’s £2.05 excluding VAT,” said John. “It jumps to £2.50 a bottle on the bubbly, regardless as to whether it’s champagne or a simple sparkling wine. So it’s not about the alcohol really, it’s an added luxury tax.” “So if you are scraping around in the £5 bin the share of the fixed import duty is considerably higher than if you choose one say at £8, and you’ll be getting a considerably better wine too,” said Rupert. “Effectively you’re also paying tax on tax, as you pay the VAT on the import duty as well.” And perhaps the last word should go to the Hawkins Brothers campaign to have English wines revered for the quality and variety they offer. “There was recently a tasting in Paris called the Judgement of Paris where there were 14 categories of wine tasted exclusively by French judges - and English wine came out top in 13 of those 14 categories. Obviously those poor French judges were taken out and later guillotined,” said Simon with a chuckle. Simon is actively trying to seek a generic name for English sparkling wines. “It’s an issue at the moment as there really needs to be a name for the category - and there’s only one in my opinion. It’s English Fizz!” he said, perhaps slightly tongue in cheek. FIND OUT MORE
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The Vineyard, 76 South St, Dorking RH4 2HD. T: 01306 876828 www.wineunlimited.co.uk Taurus WInes, Whipley Manor Farm, A281, Guildford GU5 0LL. T: 01483 548484. www.tauruswines.co.uk Hawkins Bros, The Courtyard, Secrett’s Farm Shop,, Chapel Ln, Milford, Godalming GU8 5HU.www.guildfordwinefestival.com T: 07973 321516 www.hawkinsbros.co.uk
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Model Railway Exhibition in Dorking Saturday 12th November 10am The Surrey Group of the Gauge 1 Model Railway Association will have it’s portable track at the Dorking United Reformed Church hall in West Street, with trains running from 10am. They will be running live steam engines and their passenger and freight trains throughout the day. Also running some battery/electric engines. Gauge 1 trains are more than twice the size of 00 gauge trains with the additional interest of live steam – just like the real thing! So take a break from the shopping and take the kids along to see them. Tea, coffee and cakes will also be on offer. For some idea of what the trains are like have a look at www.g1mra.com. Entry will be £4 for adults and free for children up to 12.
Dorking Museum exhibition: ‘Dorking 1916’ Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays throughout November This is the third of their popular special exhibitions commemorating the centenary of the Great War with a focus on the Home Front. Dorking 1916 highlights the impact of the Great War on the big houses and estates of the area – the loss of family and staff, their decline as big estates and use for army training, hospitals or convalescent homes. It also explores the changing role of women in wartime, from knitting and fundraising to taking over key local roles – head teachers or postal workers – and less traditional roles such as farm or munitions workers. Displays include scrapbooks from a local nurse who served at the front, uniforms of a munitions worker and a nurse and a digital timeline of events at the front and in Dorking. The Museum is open on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 10am to 4pm, at 62 West Street, Dorking RH4 1BS. For more details, visit www.dorkingmuseum.org.uk. Enquiries to admin@dorkingmuseum.org.uk or phone 01306 876591. Walking in Dorking – historic guided walks Group bookings throughout November Take a trip into Dorking’s history with a walk of the town to see hidden Dorking. Your knowledgeable Museum guide will reveal the forces, events guided and personalities that have shaped the town and its architecture and reveal the secrets that lie behind the streets of modern Dorking. Hear about the medieval town, the markets, the churches, the inns, the great estates and the ancient cottages. Discover the people who have built the town’s reputation, such as Charles Dickens, William Mullins, Thomas Cubitt, Ralph November 2016
Loseley House Christmas Fair Opening times: Thur - Sat 9.00am - 5.00pm Sun 9.00am - 4.00pm
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Loseley House Tithe Barn & Special Pavilions, Compton, Surrey, GU3 1HS An opportunity to meet Britain’s most talented makers and purchase inspirational gifts and festive foods. Canape demonstrations by Abinger Cookery School. Supporting Shooting Star Chase.
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Reigate and Redhill Choral Society and Redhill Sinfonia Sunday 13th November 7pm Remembrance Classics is a concert to mark both Remembrance Sunday and the RRCS’s 75th Anniversary and takes place in Dorking Halls. The programme includes Sir Karl Jenkins’ hugely popular The Armed Man: a Mass for Peace, Elgar’s Enigma Variations and the world premiere of a new work for choir and orchestra by Paul Carr, Prayer of St Francis, specially commission by the R&RCS for the occasion. There will be a collection in support of the work of the Royal British Legion. Tickets are available from the Dorking Halls Box Office, www.dorkinghalls.co.uk or by telephoning 01306 881717.
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Vaughan Williams, Laurence Olivier and more. Tours last 90 minutes. Group tours (minimum of 10 people) can be arranged by appointment, £3 per person. For details, visit www.dorkingmuseum.org.uk/guided-walks-around-dorking/ or email admin@dorkingmuseum.org.uk. Guildford Cathedral Winter Market & Fair Friday 18th and Saturday 19th November 10am Entry £3 on the door, under 14s free. A veritable feast of Christmas gift ideas, delicious food and drink, and festive decorations. Further details can be found on the Guildford Cathedral website www.guildford-cathedral.org. St. Barnabas’ Church Christmas Fayre Saturday 19th November 10.30am-1pm Crafts, raffle, children’s activities, book and much more. Held in St. Barnabas’ Church, Ranmore Common RH5 6SP Reflections on the Somme Seminar Saturday 19th November The Surrey Branch of the Western Front Association are organising a full day seminar on Saturday 19th November at Dorking Halls. There will be four sessions covering major aspects of the battle and each will be led by internationally known expert on the battle that was fought 100 years ago. The cost per person is £25, to include entry fee, lunch and refreshments. Tickets and full details from Andy Thompson info@eyewitnesstours.com.
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Dorking Museum: The Deepdene Trail Group and individual walking tours and virtual reality tour Dorking Museum is very pleased to have worked alongside the MVDC Hope Springs Eternal team to bring the revitalised landscape of the Deepdene alive. The Museum walks team runs guided walks on the Deepdene Trail. Tours last for an hour and a half and take in the grotto, woodland walks, parterre and temples, featuring spectacular views across the Weald. But the real highlight is exclusive access to the grade II* listed family mausoleum, constructed by Thomas Hope on the death of his young son. Group tours can be arranged by appointment through the Museum website, where they will also be announcing special dates for individual bookings, £4 per person. For details, visit www.dorkingmuseum.org.uk/ the-deepdene-trail or email admin@dorkingmuseum.org.uk. Visitors to the Museum itself can also take a Virtual Tour of the Deepdene estate in 1825, from the lodges to the mansion and out around the gardens and Betchworth Castle, controlling the screen by means of a games controller. Crown of Blood: The Deadly Inheritance of Lady Jane Grey Saturday 19th November 2pm-4pm Talk and book signing by Nicola Tallis. Most people recognize her name, and many think that they know her story: Lady Jane Grey, the Nine Days Queen, a young girl who was cruelly abused by her parents, manipulated by the power players in the complex world of sixteenth-century politics, and executed. Thus, Jane is remembered ...as one of history’s most tragic victims. Parts of this are irrefutably true, and there is no doubt that she
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was indeed a victim. But this is only part of the story. Jane was a young woman of remarkable and celebrated intellect, passion, determination and courage. Historian and researcher, Nicola Tallis will discuss the human and emotional story that has thus far been ignored, revealing a young woman who saw herself as a champion of Protestantism, and ultimately became a martyr for her faith. Held at Surrey History Centre, 130 Goldsworth Road, Woking GU21 6ND. Tickets: £5 includes refreshments. To book visit: www.surreycc.gov.uk/heritageevents. Please book online, in person at Surrey History Centre or in any Surrey Library, or phone 01483 518737. Beare Green and Newdigate Choral Society Saturday 19th November and Wednesday 14th December Beare Green and Newdigate Choral Society (BGN) recently held a very successful social evening when they invited prospective new singers to meet the choir and conductor and see how really relaxed and friendly they all are. They are now settling down to learn their Christmas music for their Christmas Concert on 14th December in Newdigate Village Hall, when free mulled wine and mince pies will be served in the interval. There will be a retiring collection in aid of charity. They would really like to welcome more new singers to join them for this festive period, so if you are interested in joining them please come along on any Wednesday evening at 7.45pm in Newdigate Village Hall. No audition or ability to read music is necessary. BGN will also be hosting a quiz evening in Newdigate Hall on 19th November at 7pm for 7.30pm. Details of all of the above from the choir secretary on 01306 631115. The Saturday Afternoon Vintage Sale at West Chiltington Village Hall Saturday 19th November Bargains galore from their antique and vintage traders, plus some handmade items at affordable prices. All tastes catered for with bric-a-brac, furniture, textile, books, ephemera, homeware and garden items to buy. Homemade teas available. Ample free parking. Doors open at 12 noon and close at 4pm. £1 admission for over 16s. For more information contact Julie juliajepps@yahoo.co.uk or call 07770 549981.
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Visit Santa and his Reindeer at Squire’s garden Centres From 19th November to 4th December Santa will be arriving in style at Squire’s Garden Centres at the end of November! He will be arriving in a Vintage Rolls Royce, a Horse and Carriage, a Routemaster Bus, a Shelby Cobra Sports Car and even in a Fire Engine! Come to Squire’s at various locations on selected dates and say hello to Santa. Have your picture taken with him. It’s free to watch Santa arrive, no ticket required, simply turn up on the day. Plus at Squire’s in Shepperton, Milford and Badshot Lea you can also meet Santa’s real reindeer! See www.squiresgardencentres. co.uk for full details. Visit Santa at his grotto at Squire’s Garden Centre From Saturday 19th to Sunday 27th November You can also visit Santa in his grotto at Squire’s Garden Centres and you will also be making a difference to a local charity. Squire’s Christmas Grottos are free to visit, but vantagepointmag.co.uk
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The MIni was first launched in 1959 and has become a motoring icon. Andy Goundry charts its development. The original Mini, launched way back in 1959, took the world by storm, being taken to people’s hearts in a way unique in motoring history. It found favour with every age group, became a motor sport legend, and even found itself starring in the 1970’s film, the ‘Italian Job’, considered even today by many motoring aficionados to be the very best film, ever. Indeed, its very name soon became a byword for anything chic, diminutive and stylish – just think ‘miniskirt’. However, after a long and successful 42-year production run of over 5½ million cars, by 2000 Mini sales were declining, and a replacement was inevitable. By then owned by BMW, this gave the car’s manufacturer a challenge. Should they break from tradition, or seek to capitalise on the world’s love of the little car by introducing an updated version? In the event, they combined the best elements of both options, creating in the new MINI a car which was still recognisably a Mini, continuing many of the styling features of the original, but now underpinned by thoroughly modern engineering and quality measures. Some of these, in truth, were long overdue. Not even its best friend could have described the original car’s comfort levels as class-leading, but the new version changed all that. Although slightly bigger than the original 1959 version, the new MINI introduced new standards of driver and passenger luxury accompanied, increasingly importantly,
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by much improved safety thanks to measures such as the immeasurably stronger bodywork. The first new MINIs rolled off the production line at BMW’s Plant Oxford on 26th April 2001, and quickly became a sales hit, even making an appearance in a remake of the ‘Italian Job’ film, albeit this time sadly playing second fiddle to the human stars. In its first year of production the new MINI sold nearly 40,000 cars worldwide, ten times the annual sales of its predecessor, confirming that BMW had certainly found the recipe for success with the new MINI. Indeed, in 2015, almost 340,000 new MINIs took to the roads, far more than the best-ever sales recorded for the original car, which never achieved more than 100,000 sales annually. An all-new second generation MINI was introduced in 2006, incorporating a number of engineering improvements, notably new and more efficient engines including for the first time, diesel options. Over time, the range has continued to expand, the original 3-door saloon, Clubman estate and Convertible being followed by the Countryman, an altogether bigger model, but still recognisably a MINI, the 2-seater Coupé and Roadster as well as the unusual Paceman and for the first time a 5-door saloon, showing just how far the MINI brand has progressed since those early days, from the traditional 3-door model to the wide range of attractive models available today. At the top of the range, the John Cooper Works MINI provides enthusiasts with a focused but practical performance car with a motor sport pedigree, being
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From left: The MINI Challenge race series always provide close and exciting competition, the cars being very similar to the John Cooper Works 3-door road car which is deservedly popular. Photo: www.minichallenge.co.uk. Automation at the MINI Oxford factory, where one MINI comes off the production lines every 68 seconds.
very similar to the cars which compete in the MINI Challenge race series. The latest generation MINI arrived in 2014, bringing with it a range of new and highly efficient petrol and diesel engines. Initially, the 3-door saloon was the first model to be launched, with each model in the range being updated in turn. The latest models to be launched are the John Cooper Works Convertible and, for the first time, a Clubman fitted with four-wheel drive – the Clubman All4. Interestingly, the John Cooper Works models, JCW’s as they are known by enthusiasts, now form an amazing 8% of all MINI sales, a testament to the all-round abilities and practicality of this little pocket rocket. The latest Clubman is a great example of the MINI brand expansion. Gone are the days of a cramped back seat. The Clubman now has four large, wide-opening doors, with plenty of room inside for four burly passengers and their luggage, comparing favourably for space with say a Volkswagen Golf, not traditionally considered in the same size range as a MINI. The increase in size and usable space comes without losing the traditional MINI benefits of sharp, go-kart-like handling and sheer fun to drive, and the All4 package adds even further to the limpet-like cornering abilities of the car. To further emphasise the Clubman’s move upmarket, all versions are equipped as standard with such goodies as satellite navigation, whilst the options list includes all the features one would expect from a premium brand, such as active cruise control and automatic tailgate opening. For many years, MINI production has taken place at their Oxford factory, and that continues today. Plant Oxford has seen massive investment over the years, and is in every sense a state of the art car manufacturing centre. Just to give you a flavour of this, the Body Shop, where the body shells are welded together from a number of sheet metal pressings, is home to an incredible 1,200 robots, each carrying out its allotted task of positioning components, clamping, measuring, welding or bonding with unerring precision. The Assembly Building continues this impressive level of automation, with for example the vast numbers of components which have been shipped in from over 300 suppliers being carried to their allotted place in the building using a fleet of robotic transporters. All highly impressive stuff: Plant Oxford is vast, and almost like
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a self-contained city. Indeed, it has its own fire, ambulance and security services, not to mention its own railway, on to which many of the 1,000 cars made every day are loaded to start their onward journey to every part of the globe. MINI offer a 2½ hour tour of the plant at very reasonable cost, and this makes a fascinating day out for both petrol-heads and non- petrol-heads alike, although for safety reasons no youngsters under 14 are allowed, unfortunately. The guides are generally longserving MINI people, and are full of interesting information and anecdotes. Did you know for example that Plant Oxford carries out development testing for Rolls Royce, who are, of course part of the same BMW empire? Or that since the start of MINI production in 2001, the Plant has produced over 3 million cars which have been exported to over 110 countries. See www.mini-production-triangle. com/facts-figures/plant-tour.aspx for more details So, if you have not considered a MINI as your next car, maybe thinking it is too small for you, why not visit your local dealer and see the range for yourself – you might be very pleasantly surprised.
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Christmas is a time for traditions, from those passed down through families to new discoveries with friends that become part of your festive celebrations. From sending cards to decorating trees, tucking into advent calendar treats and mince pies... then working it all off with a hearty walk come Boxing Day morning. Over the festive season, National Trust places in Surrey and West Sussex will be decked out with Christmas sparkle. There are decorated houses, exhibitions, Father Christmas, atmospheric estates and wintery countryside all bringing festive fun and Christmas to life through the ages. Make your Christmas that extra bit special in these winter wonderland locations. Every single visit this Christmas will help the National Trust look after special places in Surrey and West Sussex throughout the year. Here are our favourites: A 1930s Christmas party at Polesden Lacey 1st to 23rd December daily, 10am-4pm
The sights, sounds and aromas of a sparkling 1930s Christmas party are yours to enjoy. From the 18ft Christmas tree in the hall and giant wreath at the
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entrance way, to Italian Renaissance nativity paintings in the hallways and piano playing in the gold Saloon, imagine you’re a guest at Surrey’s most glittering Christmas venue. Children have their own Christmas trail in the house and can write a letter to Father Christmas. Take a romantic horse and carriage ride in the grounds (weekends only) and do some relaxed Christmas shopping from our wide range of National Trust gifts. Christmas lunches with all the trimmings are available in the Granary café. Free entry this year for National Trust members Little donkeys and more at Hatchlands Park Weekends from 3rd to 18th December, 11am-3pm, outdoor trail (free) and Father Christmas (£5), advance booking essential Hatchlands Park is the place for a really familyfriendly outdoor experience at Christmas. Families love meeting Father Christmas in his cosy vintage living room, snuggling up to the farm animals when they visit, singing carols and exploring the trail around the woods. The new trail tells the touching story of resident donkeys Morris and Callum enjoying their first Christmas. Have some mince pies in the historic café, or try a donkey-shaped decorated biscuit, and stop off for some Christmas shopping. It’s all in the spirit of Hatchlands’ last private owner, H.S. Goodhart-Rendel, who used to throw Christmas parties for the village children at Christmas in the 1950s. 17th and 18th December: Animals in the courtyard 18th December 12 noon and 2pm: Family Christmas Carol concert in the music room.
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Creative wreath making at Box Hill, Claremont Landscape Garden, Landbarn Farm, Runnymede, Winkworth Arboretum and the Witley Centre
Get creative this Christmas in good company. Join our festive workshop and we’ll show you how to make a wreath from the beautiful materials nature provides, such as holly, old man’s beard, butcher’s broom and snowberry gathered locally on the National Trust estates. Landbarn Farm: 2nd and 12th December Witley Centre: 4th and 12th December Winkworth Arboretum: 4th December Claremont Landscape Garden: 5th December Runnymede: 7th December Box Hill: 12th and 13th December Prices vary, see website for times and details www. nationaltrust.org.uk/surrey Cut your own Christmas tree at the Devil’s Punch Bowl
Hindhead Commons and the Devil’s Punch Bowl offers you the chance to explore a majestic landscape and pine-clad hilltops with a variety of amazing views across Surrey. On 3rd, 10th and 11th December, harvest your very own Christmas tree. On 17th and 18th December there will be a Christmas choir, seasonal food and donkey rides, plus the chance to meet Mrs Christmas. Free entry, small charge for activities
See four state rooms in the mansion dressed for an Italianate Christmas Masquerade, taking inspiration from the Italian art within the Petworth collection. Enjoy our spectacle of mischief and disguise. Why not don a mask yourself and choose your persona! Surprises await to be discovered for visitors of all ages. This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue. Mince Pie March along the River Wey Saturday 10th December, 1pm Get away from the Christmas shopping mayhem with a good natured stomp along the River Wey. This guided circular walk starts at Town Lock in Weybridge, past Coxes Mill with a chance to warm up with a mince pie and mulled wine at the White Hart. Walk back to Town Lock for a 3.30pm finish. £5 includes mince pie and mulled wine Festive trails for families at Claremont Landscape Garden and Winkworth Arboretum Follow a traditional Christmas trail to get the family outdoors and active during the festive season. Claremont Landscape Garden: 3rd Dec to 4th Jan, 10am3pm Winkworth Arboretum: 21st Dec to 2nd Jan, 10am-3pm Normal admission plus 50p for trail Boxing Day walk at Winkworth Arboretum Monday 26th December, 1pm to 2.30pm Bring family and friends to walk off the mince pies with a stroll around the Arboretum. 1pm Normal admission plus £3 per person New Year’s Day Garden and Belvedere Tower opening Claremont Landscape Garden Sunday 1st Jan 2017, 10am-4pm (Tower open 11am-2pm) Climb the Belvedere Tower at Claremont Landscape Garden for a special open day. The gardens are open as usual for a stroll with family and friends. Normal admission New Year’s walk at Winkworth Arboretum Monday 2nd Jan 2017, 2pm-3pm
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The Heath Players Autumn Production Thursday 24th and Friday 25th November 7.30pm The Heath Players present their Autumn production, What’s Cooking? Two comedy plays, Meat & Two Veg by Paul Beard: Home grown vegetables and bone fertilizer – but what’s really buried in the garden… and What’s for Pudding? by David Tristram: A dull evening is interrupted by unexpected guests and dissolves into a drunken gathering. Held at Box Hill Village Hall, KT20 7JT. Tickets £14, including fish and chip supper (a vegetarian option will be available, please advise when booking). Bookings can be made at their Box Office on 01306 887159 or by email to destination. caroline@btinternet.com. Monthly Thursday Coffee Concerts Thursday 24th November 11.15am to 12pm Free informal Concerts held in the Marquee at Guildford Cathedral showcasing talented and local performers. This month they welcome the wonderful Guildford Rock Choir, all welcome, free refreshments served from 10.30am. Details can be found at www.guildford-cathedral.org. World Premiere Concert Dies Irae Saturday 26th November 7.30pm Dies Irae is a major new choral work by award-winning composer Ian Assersohn. Commissioned jointly between Leatherhead Choral Society and Epsom Male Voice Choir to Crawley 11/07/2013 14:29 form part ofClinic_Layout the centenary1commemorations of ThePage Battle1of the Somme. The World Première will take place at 7.30pm
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In this article, Naomi Dinneen, a Chartered Physiotherapist at Physio1to1 in Godalming discusses the risks of sitting, pain at the desk and how to sit well.
Firstly and most importantly, should you be sitting at all? Global studies show, on average, we sit for 7.7 hours a day at work, during our daily commute and at home. Apart from the plethora of musculoskeletal issues that arise from poor positioning, research suggests that sitting for extended periods slows your blood flow and metabolism. This leads to a higher risk of cancer, diabetes, heart disease, obesity and early death. Unfortunately, counterbalancing sitting time with exercise is not sufficient. So if you’re a gym-goer or you cycle to work, well done and keep it up, but unfortunately this doesn’t make up for the 6-7 hours (or more) that you sit per day. From a musculoskeletal point of view, sitting is a perfect storm. Hunching can create an extra 60lbs of force through the spine, leading to degeneration and disc problems. Whilst in the upper limb, rounded shoulder posture creates internal rotation at the shoulders linked with impingement symptoms and dysfunction of the rotator cuff (the muscles that stabilise the shoulder joint). At the mid spine, diaphragm function is compromised resulting in poor breathing patterns, decreased VO2 max (maximal rate of oxygen consumption) and increased stress breathing patterns which can lead to poor sleep. At the hip, the lengthened posterior structures can lead to what is kindly termed as ‘dormant butt syndrome’ or a weakening and lengthening of the gluteal muscles which is known to contribute to hip, knee and foot pain. So fidgeting is good medicine, but how can we move more and meet our targets in a busy work day? Current guidelines suggest we should not sit for longer than 20 minutes, however the amount of movement required at each 20 minute break hasn’t yet been determined. Try standing up
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for 10 seconds, stretching your arms to the ceiling, marching on the spot and turning your head from side to side whilst deciding on the next sentence you will write. Then sit down and write it… simple. Try taking a walking meeting. OK, it’s not particularly viable in a big group or the drench of a Surrey or West Sussex downpour but alongside its physical benefits, meeting side by side tends to cut through hierarchy and sets people at ease. Creativity is also increased when you get ‘out of the box’, as your brain is more relaxed and susceptible to certain chemicals. It’s only more recently that we started to meet sitting down, Philosophers and poets like Kant and Wordsworth triumphed the link between walking and deliberation. Just have the courtesy to notify your colleague in advance so they can bring an umbrella! Consider a sit to stand desk, desk raiser or wall desk to create an environment in which you can easily stand to work. A study by the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention found these devices are effective in reducing sitting time, upper back and neck pain and improving mood states. Standing tones muscles, improves posture, and increases blood flow and metabolism.
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However it should be noted that just like sitting, standing for too long can lead to poor posture and fatigue. So the key here is to be able to move easily and frequently between the two different positions throughout the day. Try using an app like ‘sitstandCOACH’ on your phone or download a programme like ‘eyesrelax’ to your computer to remind you to stand frequently. More simply, place your phone on the other side of the room with a 20 minute recurring alarm or only use small cups to collect water, forcing you to visit the water machine more frequently. Set your ‘fit bit’ or other fitness device to record your hourly steps, not the daily total, to ensure you are moving regularly as well as burning calories.
2) The T-Rex Most frequently caused by incorrect desk height.
If you can’t lower the desk, bring your chair up to have your elbows level with your hands and allow your wrists to maintain neutral. If your feet now don’t touch the ground you need to place a foot rest under them to keep your legs and therefore spine supported. 3) Over-corrected
If you don’t need to type whilst on the phone, stand up and move around. Ideally you should use a headset or headphones to prevent the urge to squeeze the phone between your ear and shoulder. So how should we sit when we have to? Here’s a lowdown of the most extreme postures I see and how to prevent them. Remember, none of these postures are wrong for a short period of time, only if they are sustained over longer periods. 1) The Slumper Classically seen during laptop use.
To help correct, place the screen on a raised platform like a pile of books or even a formal laptop stand on a desk. The top third of your screen should be level with your eyes. To test if you are at the right distance from the screen, gently reach out in front of you, your screen should be at your fingertips. Take note though that you must be in good posture with your bottom at the back of your seat to do this test.
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When we finally realise we have been slumping for the last hour this is the posture we all often adopt. Unfortunately, this can be just as hurtful as ‘the slumper’, with an increase in forces on the facet joints at the back of the spine. However to find the right posture, overcorrection is a helpful position. Bring yourself as upright as you can, then relax by 10%-20% and you should be just about right. The only areas you should feel working to hold you here are your tummy and the area between your shoulder blades. Your low back and neck muscles should feel comfortable and relaxed. Perfect office desk setup is complicated and is dependant on your body shape, current injuries and work demands. There are some general rules you can follow but if you’re still getting pain at the desk it’s worth investing in a formal desk assessment carried out by a physiotherapist. This involves body measurement and task analysis to create a bespoke desk setup for your demands. FIND OUT MORE Naomi Dinneen is a Chartered Physiotherapist with a Workstation Ergonomics qualification from the ACPOHE (Physios for work and Health). Call Physio1to1 on 01483 424470 for more information.
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Chantry Singers - An evening of French Choral Masterpieces Saturday 26th November 7.30pm After their successful summer concert of light music, Chantry Singers’ next concert has something for everyone with music ranging from the 14th Century right up to the present day. From medieval polyphony to the impressionistic harmonies of Faure, Debussy and Messiaen finishing with ‘Chansons des Roses’ by Lauridsen. They will also be joined by Paul Provost, Organist at Guildford Cathedral. Held at St Nicolas Church, Guildford. Tickets are £12 with 16 and under £2. For tickets please call 07970 627412 or email chantrysingers@gmail. com. Website www.chantrysingers@gmail.com. They are always pleased to welcome new members. Coffee Morning at Newdigate Village Hall Saturday 26th November from 10am-12 noon Taking place in Newdigate Village Hall. Raffle, cakes, books, gifts, all sorts of prizes and more. Entrance of £1 to include coffee and mince pie. All proceeds will be donated to St.Catherine’s Hospice. Please do drop by and support this very worthy cause. Local Choir Sing with Shakespeare’s Voice Saturday 26th November 7.30pm Leith Hill Timeline Choir will join forces with the cutting edge UK trio, Juice Vocal Ensemble and treat Dorking to a celebration of Shakespearean singing at St. Martin’s Church, Dorking. In honour of the 400th anniversary of the playwright’s death, which took place this year, the group draw inspiration not only from renaissance choral music, but also from the sounds of theatres and taverns, songs of the street and cries of market traders. The audience will be able to close their eyes and find themselves transported back to Elizabethan England, as the choir performs music from the period in Original Pronunciation – Shakespeare’s own dialect. Timeline Choir director Stef Conner explains, “It’s wonderful to get as close as possible to how the music and words would have sounded in the 16th century.” Alongside music from Shakespeare’s time, Juice and Timeline Choir will perform works by some of Britain’s most exciting choral composers. Before the concert, local music and drama enthusiasts are invited to a Shakespearean singing workshop with Stef Conner, featuring Elizabethan popular songs in Original Pronunciation. The workshop runs from 5.30pm to 6.30pm on the concert day and is open to all, with no singing or score reading experience required. The performance runs from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. Drinks will be served in the interval. Concert tickets are £12, available online at www.timelinesongs.org or by phone on 07843 666874.
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Lounge. Quiz buffs needn’t worry if they don’t have a complete team, as people can be put together on the night. There are prizes of the liquid variety for the winners, but more importantly the glory of the much coveted Carers Support Mole Valley (CSMV) trophy currently held by staff and trustees at The Point in Dorking. All proceeds from the night go towards CSMV’s ‘Carers at Christmas’ appeal in order to provide a Christmas treat for Mole Valley’s carers again this year. For tickets please email carer_support@btconnect.com or phone 01306 640212 Salisbury Christmas Market on board The Cathedrals Express Tuesday 29th November The festive season will kick off in style when The Cathedrals Express steam train, hauled by 34046 Braunton, visits Surrey on Tuesday 29th November to take locals from across the region to Salisbury Christmas Market. The Cathedrals Express will visit East Croydon first, then Redhill, Reigate and then passing through the picturesque Surrey Hills to Shalford. The train will also call at Guildford before making its way, full steam ahead, through the rolling countryside of Hampshire and Wiltshire. Braunton will pull in to Salisbury Station at around 1pm. Passengers will have over three hours to explore this beautiful medieval city, which is once again hosting its Christmas Market against the impressive backdrop of the historic Guildhall. There will also be a chance to visit the city’s exquisite cathedral, which houses a special exhibition, showcasing one of the last remaining Magna Carta
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Quiz night at Rialto Lounge, Leatherhead Monday 28th November Back again by popular demand is the Carers Support Mole Valley Quiz Night. Once again, the evening will be hosted by one of the best and busiest local Quizmasters, Simon Edmands, who will be putting the various teams of up to 6 people through their mental paces. Tickets are individually priced at £10 per head to include supper courtesy of Rialto November 2016
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Method: 1. Start by preheating a heavy bottom pan and melting the coconut oil. Once hot add finely chopped shallots, garlic, chilli, ginger, turmeric and finely minced fresh herbs. 2. Sauté for a few minutes on low heat. Then add a good pinch of salt, finely chopped leek, carrot, mushrooms, olives and celery. Add tamari sauce and seaweed. 3. Add approx 2 litres of cold water and heat it up until simmering. Simmer gently for a couple of hours, add more water if necessary. At the end turn the heat off, mix in the lime juice and miso and serve at approx 6080°C temperature. 4. To make a thicker broth, take out some of the seaweed, place in a blender with enough broth liquid to cover the solids and blend well until you get a smooth puree. Pour the puree back into the main pot and stir. 5. If you prefer to make a big batch to use later or to freeze, allow the broth to reduce to a concentrate on very low heat. Then place all the contents in a blender and blend well till you get a thick cream. Upon defrosting use as a soup stock or as a broth by adding warm water, extra veggies or herbs. * Try adding medicinal mushroom powders - or even better, whole medicinal mushrooms, such as reishi - to your seaweed broth and allow them to extract naturally while your broth is simmering.
Raw Brownies
Ingredients 2 tbsp extra virgin coconut oil; 2 small shallots; 2 cloves of garlic; 1 strand of fresh thyme; 5-6 leaves of fresh sage; 3-4 leaves of mint; 8-10 naturally cured black olives with pits; ½ inch of fresh turmeric; 1 leek; 1 carrot; 2-3 stalks of celery; ½ inch of ginger; ½ inch of chilli; 60g of shiitake mushrooms (optional); 50g of dry sea spaghetti ; 40g of dry wakame (or the equivalent of any other seaweed); juice of 1-2 limes (to taste); 4 tbsp tamari; 2 tbsp unpasteurised miso; big pinch of unprocessed sea salt
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RECIPES Ingredients 120g ground almonds; 140g oat flour; 30g maca or lucuma (optional); 100g cacao or cocoa powder; 175g coconut sugar; 100g coconut butter, melted or softened; 100g medjool dates, pitted; 75g cacao butter or coconut oil, melted; 100g water and 100g walnuts. Icing sugar to serve. Makes 8-10 squares Method: 1. In a food processor, blend the first set of ingredients to combine well. 2. Add the second set of ingredients and pulse to mix. 3. Finally, add the last set of ingredients and half of the walnuts and pulse to combine. The mix should come together in the food processor and just form a ball. 4. Don’t over process the mix or you’ll break down the walnuts too much and leave no texture to them. 5. Line a baking tin of your choice ( mine was a 6 inch square springform tin ) with cling film, or use a silicone mould, and press the mix into the base of the tin. You don’t need to worry about it looking perfect on top. 6. Roughly chop the remaining walnuts and sprinkle them on top of the brownie, pressing them down into the top. 7. Pop the tin in the fridge or freezer to set, about 10-20 minutes. 8. Once firm, remove and cut. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 1 week or in the freezer for months. Allow to come to room temp before eating, so they’re lovely and soft. For an extra treat, warm them in the dehydrator for 30 minutes before eating!
Spiced Hot Chocolate From Wild Food Cafe www.wildfoodcafe.com This is a magical recipe for a rich, silky, creamy, smooth, luxurious and enchanting hot chocolate treat! The combination of spices and raw cacao create a truly heartwarming drink that is a staple drink during the cold winter months.
Ingredients 60g of arriba nacional or other high-grade, sustainably sourced raw cacao paste (100% cacao with no sweetener); 3 tbsp raw almond butter; 1 tbsp coconut butter; 3 tbsp maple syrup; 1 tbsp raw honey or other sweetener; 1-2 tbsp of carob/ lúcuma powder; seeds from 4-5 cardamom pods ¼ tsp cinnamon; 1 tsp of chaga or other medicinal mushroom extract (we like to wild things up a little!); seeds from 1/2 a vanilla pod or 1 tsp vanilla essence; pinch of unprocessed sea salt; 600-1000ml of water (up to you how rich you’d like to go!)
Method: 1. Make almond milk by blending almond butter with just enough water to cover the blades of your blender till you get a smooth cream. Add the rest of the water, pinch of salt, cardamom, vanilla, cinnamon and 1 tbsp of sweetener. Blend again. 2. Divide the milk in half. Pour one half of the milk in a pot with cacao paste, coconut oil, 3 tbsp of sweetener (maple syrup) over low heat. Stir slowly. 3. When the cacao paste starts to melt (approx 65°C), pour the contents of the pot into a high-speed blender, add 1-2 tbsp of carob/lúcuma, chaga extract and blend till you get a rich and smooth chocolatey drink. 4. Slowly heat the remaining almond milk to approx 65°C while stirring. 5. Serve by filling half a glass or cup with the rich chocolate almond milk. Then slowly pour your warmed ‘white’ almond milk on top, leaving froth last.
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and currants, are offered for sale as bare root plants. Look out for these plants at your local nursery or garden centre, in mail order catalogues, or online. Avoid moving or planting plants in waterlogged soil or frozen ground. Do remember to soak the roots of your bare root plants prior to planting. Fill a bucket or receptacle that’s large enough to contain your plant’s roots (I’ve used empty bins before), pop your plants in, fill the container with water and leave overnight.
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Each season is so distinct, yet so very special, offering us various gifts and opportunities until the moment has passed and the next season arrives with its offerings. November might seem like a quiet period in the garden, but this month offers us the valuable chance to move any plants that aren’t growing well, or indeed any that have grown rather too well and have now outgrown their current situation. I am often asked by people who keenly ordered spring flowering bulbs, and then forget to plant them, if they have missed the boat. Should they delay planting until next autumn? No, you haven’t missed the boat at all, at least not yet, though if you forget again you might do. Better late than never as they say - for your bulbs will not keep to be planted next autumn. If you haven’t already planted your camassia, allium, crocus, narcissus, tulip, lilies, hyacinth and other spring flowering bulbs, whether you’re planting directly in the ground, or in containers, do plant your bulbs now, or as soon as you can. Bare root plants are field-grown, and the plants are lifted and dispatched to customers whilst they are dormant. This is weather dependent, but it’s usually from November until March. Bare root plants are far more economical to purchase than container grown plants. Roses, trees, fruit trees, raspberry canes, strawberries, as well as bushes, such as gooseberries
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Mycorrhizal fungi are naturally found in our soils. For over five hundred million years, these organisms have been connecting with plants. Together they form symbiotic relationships - the fungi effectively work in partnership with the plant, to create a stronger, wider reaching root system. This enhanced root system helps the plant to withstand periods of drought and stress, and allows for quicker establishment after planting. You can purchase a concentrated amount of these beneficial, UK grown, fungi at nurseries and garden centres. Mycorrhizal fungi are ideal to use whether you’re planting bare root plants, container-grown plants, or moving plants within your garden. A gel form of Mycorrhizal fungi is available for bare root plants, whilst there are also selections of Mycorrhizal fungi formulated for container grown plants, roses, bulbs, lawns and more. If you are planning to light a bonfire, thoroughly check your bonfire stack before lighting to spare any hedgehogs. The easiest method is to gather your materials, checking as you go, and then light your bonfire immediately. But if you have already sited your bonfire stack, but have yet to light it, your bonfire will appear the perfect hibernating spot for hedgehogs, who may have already moved in. In this instance, it’s best to move your bonfire to a new site, and then light it. It may take extra time and effort, but it is worth it to know you haven’t killed a hedgehog… Beth Otway
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manuscripts, dating back to 1215 AD. Passengers will then make their way back to the station, where Braunton will be ready to whisk them back home at 4.45pm. For this festive steam train journey through The Surrey Hills to Salisbury, on board The Cathedrals Express, passengers can travel in one of four classes ranging from Premium Standard at £109 where they are seated at tables for four, with white tablecloths and complimentary tea and coffee at their seats, right up to Pullman Style Dining at £249 per person where they enjoy a two course champagne breakfast or brunch and a five course dinner on the return. Anyone interested in travelling on The Cathedrals Express should call the booking office on 01483 209888 or visit www.CathedralsExpress.co.uk. News from the Rotary Club of Bookham & Horsley Local Bookham & Horsley Rotary Club member Sue Sheward MBE has recently been voted a Director of the new global Rotary Action Group for Endangered Species (RAGES). The Group started with projects to raise awareness and protection for three animals facing extinction or severe threat: The Chipembere reserve Rhino, the Pygmy Elephant orphans and the Orangutan Project. Sue will be looking after the third. All details are at www.endangeredrag.org. Sue is indeed an excellent choice: She is the founder and Chairwoman of a Bookham-based charity fighting for the preservation and rehabilitation of the orangutans of Borneo (www.orangutanappeal.org.uk), her passion since starting the charity in 2000 following a holiday to the island. The numbers of these delightful creatures have plummeted in recent decades due to the loss of their natural habitat, and Sue is determined to make a difference. She travels to Borneo 2-3 times a year to review operations and meet Government officials, and last year was seen in several episodes of a Discovery Planet TV series about her charity. Are you interested in Rotary? Why not join them for a trial Club evening, or simply join their mailing list for occasional updates. For all details and to see what’s coming visit www.bookhamandhorsley.rotaryweb.org or contact their secretary Paul Simons on 01483 284193. Shedart Artists’ Christmas Open Day Tuesday 29th November 10am-3pm A talented group of local artists with a wide range of styles and media, creating a varied and interesting display. Over 150 original, paintings and cards. For unique, gifts and cards please visit and enjoy a free glass of mulled wine and a mince pie. Shedart studios, Harlow House Barn, Dukes Road, Newdigate, RH5 5BX, UK. Entry Free. For more information email shedart@shedart.org or go to www.shedart.co.uk Newdigate Local History Society Tuesday 29th November 7.30pm ‘Coaches & Coachhorns’ – an illustrated talk on the history of Coaching and a demonstration of Coachhorn calls and tunes by Colin Pawson, at Newdigate Village Hall, Kingsland, Newdigate, RH5 5DA. Visitors will be most welcome. Entry £3 for members, £5 non-members, to include mulled wine, homemade soup and roll. Contact 01306 631233 for further information. November 2016
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WALK - Dunsfold to Hascombe The walk takes you through woods and fields with some short climbs, one quite steep. You could refresh yourself either just over half way around, at the White Horse in Hascombe, or at the end, at the Sun at Dunsfold. The walk was submitted by Guildford Rambling Club (see guildfordramblingclub.org.uk).
The walk 1. Facing the houses, go left for a few yards to turn right into a road running back between the houses and away from the main road. Walk to a junction where a yellow arrow points left. Here, go straight ahead along its graveled drive towards ‘Barns Meadows’. Pass the house on a narrow path along its right-hand side and reach Hookhouse Road. Go left along this road for about ½ mile. 2. Walk past a left turn with a signpost left then past a left turn to Church Green and then past a left turn to Dunsfold Church. Also, pass the driveway to Field Place and keep going until reaching a sign pointing left to Pear Tree Green. Follow this and walk up to take a stile at the right-hand side of Pear Tree Cottage. In the field go left, along its edge. Enter another field and then a wood. Walk through the wood to the other side and a T-junction with a wide track at a 3-way signpost. Here, turn left. Follow the wide track. It swings right and then you fork right, off of it, at another 3-way signpost. The path climbs up to emerge at Markwick Lane at the side of Markwick Farm. 3. Go straight over the road and follow a footpath climbing away at right angles to the road. At a yellow arrow pointing right go straight on. A few yards further up the track swings sharply right but you go on, following a narrow path slightly left and up into trees. Follow the path steeply up, forking right twice, until, at the top, emerging on a wider crossing track. Go right for 20 yards and then turn left along a wide but still unsigned track. Keep going for about ½ mile, following the obvious track and ignoring lefts and rights. Eventually, at a cross paths, the path ahead starts to descend. 4. At the bottom reach a T-junction with a field ahead. Turn right and walk along the edge of one field and the straight on into another field. On the far side you reach the Godalming Road, opposite the White Horse pub. Cross straight over and take Nore Lane, a track running uphill along the right-hand side of the pub. Keep going. After passing Hascombe Place Farm, the track swings right but you carry straight on along a narrow path. You parallel fields (on your left-hand side). At the top of a small rise, ignore a footpath right immediately followed by a footpath left. Instead, carry straight on. 34
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5. The path descends through trees and swings right as it runs along the side of the hill. At a T-junction, with a tennis court on your right, go right. The path later emerges from trees to give you excellent views to your left and you pass a (modern folly) stone circle. Keep going and, just beyond it, reach a barn. Go over a stile into a small bare field and then out through a gate onto the drive of Lodge House (which is away up to the right). 6. Go left, down the drive. At a T-junction go right for 20 yards and then left over a stile into a field. Head straight out, keeping a clump of trees and scrub and reeds on your left. Go over a stile onto Godalming Road and cross straight over into another field. The path heads slightly left straight across the very large
field, crosses a farm drive and reaches Dunsfold Road. Turn right and walk down about ¾ mile to the start point. The Sun pub is just beyond this.
DISTANCE: 5½ miles OS MAPS: Explorer 134 Crawley & Horsham, Cranleigh & Billingshurst STARTING POINT: The village car park by the “TotemPole” on the green at Dunsfold, a few yards along the road from the Sun public house. REFRESHMENTS: The Sun Inn, Dunsfold www.suninndunsfold.co.uk - 01483 200242 The White Horse, Hascombe www.whitehorsepub.net - 01483 208258 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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which includes a mince pie and a glass of wine or juice. All enquiries to Gisela Duckworth on 01252 836857 or please email Gisela on giselawsntc@outlook.com. ‘The Play’s the Thing’ Gala Performance Tuesday 6th December Honorary Patron Brian Blessed OBE will feature as part of a special fundraising gala performance to mark the end of the Shakespeare Company’s tenth Anniversary Year. at the Marquee at Guildford Cathedral, Stag Hill, Guildford, GU2 7UP. Tickets £30 and can be pre booked. Contact Matt Pinches 07971 234141 or info@guildford-shakespeare-company. co.uk. Brockham Choral Society Family Christmas Concert Saturday 10th December at 5.30pm Brockham Choral Society will be holding a one hour family concert and will be joined by the choir of St John’s School, North Holmwood. The concert will include the opportunity for the audience to join in carol singing. Tickets are £5, with children under 11 free and concessions for under 25s in full time education. Tickets available from Pauline Whitehead 01306 881821, Maria Chadwick c/o Michael Frith, 40 South St, Dorking tel 01306 882728: online at www.brockhamchoral. org/tickets. To be held at St Martin’s Church, Dorking.
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Christmas Craft Fair at RHS Garden Wisley Craft In Focus is returning to RHS Garden Wisley from 23-27 November to stage the UK’s leading popular Christmas craft and design fair.
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The craft fair will be held in floored and heated marquees in front of the main entrance and features around 170 of the UK’s finest professional contemporary craftworkers and artists working in wood, glass, metal, textiles, ceramics and more. The UK has a wealth of individual and talented designer makers and artists who produce wonderful original items that simply cannot be found amongst the mass-produced and imported goods on the high street. Craft In Focus has selected the best of these to show at the Christmas event.
The event incorporates a Food Pavilion for a “Taste of Christmas”. Delicious food on offer includes olive oils, handmade chocolate and fudge, fruit infused spirits, Christmas cakes, truckle cheeses and a selection of English preserves and chutneys. Throughout the event there will be live music from the classical guitar sounds of The Corcovado Project and Aquillo, an instrumental guitar duo.
All exhibitors at Craft In Focus events design and make the work that they display and are selected for their individuality and innovation in contemporary design, as well as outstanding technical ability. The event is a must visit for anyone seeking something unusual and original and produced by an individual business that has a real passion for the work they create. Visitors will enjoy the relaxed atmosphere and breathtaking
The craft fair opens from 9am each day. Admission is £10 and includes free admission to the Garden. RHS Members and accompanied under 16s free. For further information contact Craft In Focus 01622 747 325 or visit: www.craftinfocus.com. Venue address: RHS Garden Wisley, Nr Woking, GU23 6QB.
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