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6 The Editor's Note

The hounds of Polesden rise again!

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7 Halloween Sindy Hammond-Jones on the year's party occasion 8 The Best of Surrey VantagePoint awarded the Trade Mark Surrey Hills

Join us at Polesden Lacey this October half-term for our spooky Halloween trail.

The ghosts of the hounds buried here in Mrs Greville’s pet cemetery are running wild!

Help us find out why and lay their ghosts to rest this Halloween.

10 Watts Gallery & Artists' Village Phil Kemp is captivated by England's Michealangelo 14 Gardening Bottle gardens and terrariums 16 Food & Drink Autumn Recipes 18 Pets and Fireworks Zoe Blake oiffers advice 22 Walk

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THE EDITOR'S NOTE IT IS always slightly disconcerting to come back from a sunny holiday abroad, return to work and immediately have to deal with adverts and events that are all promoting Christmas. The move from summer to autumn this year seemed to be almost instantaneous, so I have gone from shorts and polos to jumpers and jackets overnight. Let’s hope that we can hold off using scarves for a good few months yet.

At the time of writing, my friend Jane and I are just about to see off 50 vintage, veteran and classic motor cars on the annual GUTS Motor Tour, which raises money for Guildford Undetected Tumour Screening at the Royal Surrey hospital. This year, we are visiting the Wellington Country Park, followed by a picnic lunch at the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst. This is the fifth tour we have organised and after this year, we will have raised close to £20,000 for a very worthwhile local charity.

If anyone out there would like to help Jane and I with this endeavour next year (and beyond), please email me at gutsmotortour@gmail.com as we would love to have a bit more help!

You will note this month that we have slightly redesigned the cover and the insides of the magazine to incorporate our new logo, which is one we have been using for the past few months on our social media pages. These are just a few cosmetic changes to the magazine as we approach our tenth year of publishing community magazines next year.

How time flies!

On page 8 of this month’s issue, you can read about VantagePoint being awarded the Trade Mark Surrey Hills. I won’t repeat myself here but we are all very proud of this and my thanks goes to my colleagues and our writers who have all promoted this area, its businesses and the products they make and sell over the past nine years.

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HALLOWEEN

Over the past few years Halloween has quickly become the party occasion of the year, says Sindy Hammond-Jones.

TEN YEARS ago, you may have seen a few carved pumpkins dotted about, and the odd little ghost draped in bed linen wandering the streets, but now, in 2018, Halloween really is big business.

Love it, or hate it, this celebration is not going anywhere, and in fact, it will only get bigger. With schools, businesses and work places all embracing Halloween, it’s hard not to get involved one way or another.

Halloween for any party shop is the busiest time of year.

People celebrate it in so many different ways, from great big parties to simply going out trick or treating. It is quite often a drawn out celebration, with perhaps a party at the weekend before (this year it is Saturday 27th October) and then out trick or treating on the actual night, Wednesday 31st October. At The Party Company in Godalming, we have been planning for the big event since March, but so many people leave it to the last minute.

Fancy dress It’s always a tricky one as everyone always thinks they have to go for the blood and gore... when actually if you look at the Americans, who in my opinion are the Kings and Queens of Halloween (they’ve been all out celebrating this for much longer), it’s more about imagination and creating the funkiest characters from their favourite books or TV shows. This I feel can take the pressure off and makes it a lot easier, as you can just accessorise day-to-day outfits or add to fancy dress costumes you already have. For instance, pirate or princess costumes can be turned into dead pirates or princesses... spray with some fabric blood and paint yourself white and then add a dash of talcum powder through back combed hair.

Decorations Another favourite part of Halloween is decorating, purely because there are SO many options these days. You can go from decorating your porch with a carved pumpkin and some spiders webs, to silhouettes in your windows or go the whole hog with the entire house. Just do what you are happy to put up and take down, after all sometimes it’s only just for the day.

Food This is something fun to do with the children, from making edible fingers out of hot dogs, stuffed eyeballs from lychees to jelly brains, the creativity is endless. Pinterest is a fountain of knowledge for all your creative needs…

Finally, if you do decide to celebrate the frolics of Halloween, make sure you get to enjoy it and don’t make the to-do list the impossible list.

Hare are a few survival tips to get you through the ghoulish part of the season: Trick or treating If you’re not a fan of trick or treaters knocking on your door, then baton down the hatches, close the gates and leave your porch light off! Many newspapers now publish a poster you can put up to say no to trick or treaters. So this is always worth looking out for.

Alternatively, if you’re happy to supply everyone with the sugar rush of the century, maybe put a carved pumpkin or a candle outside your house to show parents and children that you’re happy for people to knock on the door.

If you’re feeling generous when handing out treats, make sure they are wrapped. I personally give an option of October 2018

On Saturday the 27th October, just outside The Party Company in Godalming at the Pepperpot from 10am-4pm, they are celebrating Halloween with lots of activities for children. They’ll have face painting, glitter tattoos, lantern making and biscuit decorating on the go all day, alongside a Pumpkin Trail in conjunction with other shops in the town.

FIND OUT MORE The Party Company will have all your Halloween decoration, fancy dress and accessory needs covered, so pop in, and take a look around at 115 High Street, Godalming GU7 1AQ.

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VantagePoint awarded Trade Mark Surrey Hills WE ARE very pleased to be able to announce that VantagePoint has been awarded the Trade Mark Surrey Hills in recognition for the support we have and continue to give to the Surrey Hills AONB family. We have supported the Surrey Hills since 2009 when we first started publishing our local community magazines and will continue to do so, given we fully endorse their aims and aspirations.

of high quality that reflect and support the distinct and special nature of the Surrey Hills and who share the values of supporting the local environment”.

In presenting the award, Executive Director of Surrey Hills Enterprises, Wendy Varcoe MBE, said: “VantagePoint Magazine is one of the outstanding Surrey organisations to be awarded the Trade Mark Surrey Hills.

It is a new accreditation and a mark of local provenance and quality. The award promotes the very best of what Surrey has to offer and celebrates those organisations

“I am delighted that we have been awarded this Trade Mark in appreciation of the work we have done over the years to promote the Surrey Hills and some of the wonderful businesses, products and services within it, something we will of course continue to do into the future.”

“Surrey Hills Enterprises seeks to promote local businesses and encourage the local community to purchase local products and to support local services, which is exactly what we at VantagePoint set out to do when we published our first magazine nearly 10 years ago”, said Stefan Reynolds, publisher of VantagePoint.

The Rt Hon Michael Gove MP, Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs said: “The Surrey Hills Trade Mark awards play an important role in celebrating the high-quality products and services the area is renowned for, and the awardees all deserve our congratulations”.

The award is presented by Surrey Hills Enterprises which works with local businesses to support the rural economy and to promote, protect and enhance the beautiful Surrey Hills. As a Community Interest Company, funds generated from its work go back to support the work of enhancing Surrey Hills, its landscape and local communities.

Rt Hon Michael Gove MP at the launch of the Trade Mark Surrey Hills

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Top: the Watts Gallery. Below left: Hope; below right: Physical Energy

The Watts Gallery and Artists’ Village Phil Kemp is captivated by an engrossing tour of the home and art of England’s Michelangelo.

HIDDEN AWAY in the beautiful Compton countryside near Guildford is a unique celebration of the ‘Art for All’ passion of the Victorian artists George and Mary Watts.

I confess that, apart from a brief visit some years before The Watts Gallery was completely renovated following a very effective fundraising drive, I had not taken much interest.

However during a tour of the gallery a few weeks ago I very quickly started to scold myself for having missed out on a truly fascinating and absorbing experience.

This not only for the art I was to enjoy, but also learning how The Watts Gallery and Artists’ Village proactively engages with the community - and reaches out to provide a wide range of opportunities to experience hands-on creative ‘make’ sessions.

As we approached the main building my guide, Susanna Plummer, explained what a critical role volunteers play in keeping the gallery open. “We have over 300 volunteers who you will meet throughout your visit. They literally help everywhere and are hands-on with everything ensuring we stay open. A hard core of about 50 put in a lot of hours on a constant and ongoing basis. They’re brilliant!”

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“This is the main gallery,” Susanna explained as we walked into a very spacious well-lit area with tall ceilings divided by a series of arches. The first room boasted an amazing rich red flocked wallpaper, and the second a deep blue - both of which so impressed me with the way they didn’t detract as you’d perhaps expect, but instead provided a perfect backdrop for the collection of paintings displayed there.

“There are a couple of works I’d like to introduce you to that for us are pride of place. This is After the Deluge,” said Susanna, as we stood beneath a large oil painting with a huge sun at its centre completely dwarfing a watery landscape below. “The idea is that after 40 days and 40 nights of rain in Noah’s Flood this portrays the 41st day. Now, the open-ended question for you is as to whether you interpret this as a sunset or perhaps a sunrise?” The more I looked at the painting, which took George Watts more than five years to complete, the

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THE WATTS GALLERY AND ARTISTS' VILLAGE postcard of this painting into Robben Island where he was imprisoned and it gave him strength. Barack Obama, who apparently had also been deeply moved by the painting, used this as the theme of a keynote address and for a book he had written.”

Now initially, as I started to examine the painting, all I could see was a female figure sitting hunched on a rock blindfolded and holding a lyre. But as I looked deeper I could see that she was actually seated on a globe, her face looked totally at peace, and despite the fact that there was only one string left on the instrument, she could still play it.

Susanna had obviously noted my deepening response, and smiling she asked: “And can you make out the star at the top? One little star – and that’s hope isn’t it? Children tend to spot that star straight away!”

I must admit that I hadn’t, but thanks to Susanna I realised not only what a remarkable gallery this was but what an incredible artist Watts had been. I had already been challenged prior to my visit by a description of the artist as ‘England’s Michelangelo’ - which to me as an uninformed visitor seemed perhaps overstated. But I very quickly came around to the realisation that he was so capable of delivering very enquiring interpretations of what he saw and experienced around him, and with such deep emotion. Surely, he and Michelangelo were not dissimilar in that respect?

Top: After the Deluge. Above: The galleries

more absorbed in the question I became. I was looking for positives, and perhaps what is so clever here is that perhaps a sunrise as a beginning is more positive than a sunset which represents the end. Or does a glorious sunset augur well for a perfect day tomorrow?

Susanna broke me away from my conundrum as she steered me towards the second painting, although I was not in any way prepared for the emotional response this was to trigger for me. “This is Hope which Watts painted around the same time,” explained Susanna. “I went to a talk awhile ago in which I learned that Nelson Mandela had snuck a

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Where to next? The Sculpture Gallery of course where you’ll encounter the monumental 20ft tall Physical Energy, featuring a horse with rider scanning the horizon. The sculpture here is the original plaster one and from which full-sized bronze statues have been cast and that now stand in London, Cape Town in South Africa, and Harare in Zimbabwe.

“It’s absolutely spectacular – and this has again been re-cast in bronze and is coming to stand on the edge of the Artists’ Village estate,” said Susanna. “You should be able to see it when driving both ways along the A3!”

We explored Limnerslease, the imposing Arts and Crafts half-timbered home of George and Mary on the other side of the estate.

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THE WATTS GALLERY AND ARTISTS' VILLAGE

“When they came to Compton they realised that not only had a lot of the traditional crafts fallen out of favour, but that the largely local agricultural economy was declining in the face of the modernising Victorian era,” explained Susanna. “So they decided to help train the local community in practical crafts and founded The Compton Pottery in 1898. In fact the Watts Chapel was crafted and built by Mary, an acclaimed designer in her own right, with the help of the community.” If you’ve not visited the extraordinary red brick domed chapel a few hundred yards down the lane from the house you must. It is an Arts and Crafts masterpiece adorned with terracotta tiles and boasts breathtaking blue-green-bronze panels sympathetically illuminated by recently upgraded lighting.

A visit to the house provides an opportunity to explore George and Mary’s adjoining studios where they worked tirelessly on pushing the bounds of their creativity. “Here in The Compton Gallery you can watch a film about the Estate and see the Artists’ Village being born,” said Susanna. “You can also see personal effects in the display cases. This one for example has Mary’s diary in it. And you learn about how successful the Compton Pottery was trading as it did until the 1950s. Pieces from the pottery were sold at Liberty’s, the famous store in London.” I was particularly taken by George’s own studio where he worked every day, and which is dominated by the huge canvas of The Court of Death, his last major work. It hangs on a hoist above a trap door so it could be lowered in to the room below enabling him to effortlessly work on the higher parts.

Oh, and don’t forget to ask to see the skeleton in the cupboard…

On the ground floor there are two learning studios where hands-on educational visits are hosted. Madeleine Pike, who helps organise the studios’ activities, explained: “We tend to tailor the workshop visits to what they’re studying in school. So they can be quite specifically geared for example to look at pottery, sculpture, or printmaking, with the creative workshop led by the artist. And we also have makebased workshops open to everyone.”

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Above left: Limnerslease. Above top: The Watts Chapel. Above: A family drop-in

As well as a visit to the gallery shop, housed in the old Compton Pottery and where you can browse a wide range of bespoke and artisan products, also enjoy The Tea Shop with its mismatched crockery (donated by members of the public) and their Scone of the Day. And the last word without question went to Susanna: “Nowhere else in the world could I have butternut squash soup served up with a Nutella scone!”

There’s so much more I could share about The Watts Gallery and Artists’ Village. You can find out a lot more on their website, where you can also take a 360° interactive tour. But best of all turn up and explore!

Phil Kemp is a Godalming-based writer and photographer. www.weyriver.co.uk All photos courtesy of The Watts Gallery and Phil Kemp

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GARDENING Beth Otway

Bottle gardens and terrariums

I LOVE terrariums and bottle gardens! I so enjoy designing tiny plant worlds and creating miniature gardens. This is the ideal time to build a terrarium or bottle garden, and these Lilliputian microcosms are fun to make. They really will enhance your home and provide the perfect gardening therapy through the autumn and winter months.

If you’d like to create your own terrarium or bottle garden you will need: • A clear glass vessel: you could use an old fish tank, a glass jar, or an old carboy.

• Grit or gravel: to form a drainage layer at the base of your terrarium.

• Activated charcoal (available online and from aquarium shops) to keep the compost sweet.

• Peat free coir compost: for planting.

• A bucket and water: to soak your block of coir compost in, prior to planting.

• A piece of weed suppressant fabric, or a remnant of cotton material: to keep the compost above from blending into your drainage layer below – cut your material to size to cover the base of your terrarium.

• Terrarium plants: Choose plants that are suited to lower light levels and high humidity. For this terrarium I have used Pileas, ferns, and Fittonias, but the choice is yours, you’ll find an extensive plant list at www.pumpkinbeth.com.

Instructions: • Wash your clear glass vessel and allow to dry.

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• If your coir compost arrives in block form you will need to soak the block in a bucket of water for up to 45 minutes before planting. It’s wise to check the compost after 15 minutes, as you may need to add more water.

• Water your plants to ensure that they are hydrated and ready to be planted.

• Place a 2-3cm (1”) layer of grit and activated charcoal in the base of your terrarium.

• Sprinkle a thin layer of activated charcoal over the top.

• Then place your piece of weed suppressant fabric, or cotton material over the top to cover the grit and keep your compost separate from the drainage layer below.

• Ensure that your coir compost is moist but not waterlogged, then mix some activated charcoal into your coir compost and add this compost mix to your terrarium. The compost should be about 6-7cm (2-3”) deep.

• Now it’s time for the plants! You may wish to position your plants inside your terrarium first, so you can find an arrangement you’re happy with before you begin planting.

• Place your planted terrarium in a bright to semi shaded position, away from harsh, direct sunlight and cold drafts.

The middle of the room is often a good location, or the corners of a bright room.

Step-by-step photographs showing how to create your own terrarium. All by Beth Otway.

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Autumn Recipes Shallot, Pumpkin and Red Pepper Soup with Candied Shallot and Pumpkin Seeds

blender and adjust the seasoning to taste. Return to the pan, if a little thick add more stock and if you wish, stir in the cream. Gently reheat the soup and ladle into warmed bowls. Place a spoonful of low fat crème fraiche in each and sprinkle with the chives, toasted pumpkin seeds and candied shallots.

Butternut Squash, Shallot & Butterbean Casserole

Ingredients:

For the soup: 4 red peppers, deseeded and cut into quarters, 30g butter, 1 tbsp rapeseed oil, 6 shallots, diced and peeled, 750g pumpkin, peeled and diced into 2cm pieces, 1 red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped, 4 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed, leaves of one sprig of thyme, 1.2 litre good vegetable stock, 100ml double cream (optional), sea salt and black pepper. For the candied shallots: 250g unsalted butter, 1/4 tsp of cumin seeds, 8 (250g) shallots, peeled and sliced, 1/4 tsp ground cumin, 1/4 tsp paprika, 1 tsp honey. To serve: 2 tsp chives, finely chopped, 30g pumpkin seeds, toasted, 120ml low fat crème fraiche.

Method:

1. Place the peppers skin side up, on a baking sheet and roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, until the skins are charred. Remove from the oven and place in a bowl. Cover with cling film and leave to cool.

Once cool, peel off the skins, and reserve the flesh.

2. Meanwhile, melt the butter with oil in a large, heavy based saucepan. Add the shallots, pumpkin and red chilli, season with sea salt and black pepper and sweat the vegetables for 5-10 minutes without browning.

Add the garlic and thyme and cook on a low heat for a further minute. Pour in the vegetable stock, bring to the boil and simmer gently for 15 minutes. Add in the red peppers and cook for a further 5 minutes.

3. For the candied shallots, melt the butter in a small pan over a medium heat, add the cumin seeds and shallots and fry until soft. Add the ground cumin and paprika and cook the shallots for a further 1 minute, stirring the shallot mixture all the time to prevent burning. Fry until caramelised for approx. 1-2 minutes.

Remove from the heat and season with sea salt and stir in the honey.

4. Blend the soup in a food processor or with a hand

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Ingredients:

1 medium butternut squash (approx 600-800g), cut into 2.5cm chunks (leave the skin on for added texture), 12 shallots, peeled and left whole, 6 sage leaves, roughly chopped, 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 3 cloves garlic, crushed, 1 heaped tbsp flour, 175ml white wine, 1 tin butterbeans, drained and rinsed, 400ml vegetable stock, 2 tbsp sundried tomato paste. For the dumplings: 200g self raising flour, 100g vegetable suet, 2 tsp dried mixed herbs, salt and freshly ground black pepper, 5-8 tbsp cold water‍.

Method:

1. Place the butternut squash and shallots in a roasting tin along with the olive oil, sage leaves and a good grind of pepper and salt to taste. Roast in a hot oven (220°C/ Gas 7) for 20-30 minutes until the vegetables are tinged with colour at the edges.

2. Whilst the squash and shallots are cooking make the dumplings by combining all the dry ingredients in a large bowl. Add enough cold water to bring it together to make a soft dough. Shape the dough into 8 small balls and set aside.

3. When the squash and shallots are cooked, remove from the oven and turn the temperature down to 180°C/Gas 4.

4. Add the flour to the roasting tin, stirring to coat the vegetables and soak up all the roasting juices. Add the garlic and white wine to the roasting tin, scraping the bottom to release all the sticky caramelised bits.

5. Transfer to an oven proof casserole and add the

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beans, sundried tomato paste and enough vegetable stock to cover the vegetables. Give everything a good stir, Bring to the boil and cover. Cook in the oven for 30 minutes.

6. Remove the casserole form the oven and carefully add the dumplings so they float on the surface. Return to the oven, uncovered, for 20 minutes until the dumplings are crispy on the outside and fluffy and cooked through on the inside.

7. Serve immediately. Mashed potato and green beans would work well as an accompaniment. For meat lovers, fried chorizo or chopped frankfurthers would be a good addition.

over the remaining whole raspberries, tucking them in between the slices and nestling in any crevices.

3. Beat the eggs in a bowl or large jug then beat in the remaining sugar, cream, milk and orange zest until well combined. Pour all over the brioche.

4. Heat the oven to 170C/150C fan and allow the pudding to soak while the oven comes up to heat.

5. Once hot cook for 35-40 minutes so that the centre of the pudding has a wobble but there’s no runny liquid.

Raspberry Brioche Pudding Ingredients:

45g butter, 10-12 slices brioche, 300g raspberries, 125g sugar, 4 eggs, 500ml double cream, 300ml milk, 1 orange, zest only.

Method:

1. Butter the brioche and cut the slices in half diagonally.

Lay half of the slices in the bottom of a large ovenproof baking dish so that the corners overlap.

2. Mash half of the raspberries with 3tbsp of sugar and spread over the brioche. Arrange the rest of the slices over the crushed raspberries then scatter

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Pets and Fireworks Zoe Blake considers some precautions to keep your pet calm on fireworks night WE ARE getting nearer to that time of year that many a pet owner fears… fireworks night!

This can be a stressful time for our pets and us owners. Sadly it’s not just a ‘one night’ occurrence anymore, they can continue on for a few weeks making it impossible for us to know when we might get caught out.

It’s natural that our pets may show a mild reaction to the noises, however reactions can be severe and put our pet at risk of injury. Dogs may pant, shake, hide away, bark, toilet themselves, and some may even destroy their immediate environment almost trying to dig themselves free. Cats will hide, become withdrawn, urinate in the house and over groom.

If we plan early we can hopefully reduce the stress and anxiety that is felt by our pets (and us). So what can we do?

Before the night First set up a den; often animals will feel safer if they have a hiding place to go to.

This can already be an area that our pets like to spend time in, such as a crate/bed/ wardrobe. Provide plenty of bedding and padding to ensure the animal sees it as inviting. Pop a blanket over the top if you can as this can muffle the external noises.

If you don’t have this sort of set up already then now is the time to think about where you might be able to make one. Moving furniture and clearing out cupboards can free up areas that can be adapted but

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please remember that your pet needs to feel this is a place of safety and not somewhere that is seen as a punishment.

Ideally set this up a good few weeks before you anticipate them starting.

There are a number of calming products/supplements on the market which may help, I am happy to discuss these with you if you contact me. Sadly for some, these products are not enough and so medication can be prescribed but you would need to discuss this with your veterinary surgeon. I often recommend a ‘dummy run’ before the night if using medication to check that the dose prescribed has the desired effect.

On the night Ensure all windows and doors are closed and you have the TV on or music playing. Distract your pets by offering them toys, treats or playtime. Walk all dogs early so as not to get caught out by the early evening fireworks. Keep all cats inside overnight and consider bringing in rabbits/guinea pigs that live outside. Ensure all resources are provided for your pet if you have changed their normal circumstances, so a normally outdoor cat will require a litter tray etc. Most importantly don’t punish your pet for displaying unwanted behaviour as this can make them more distressed. Consider a natural supplement or pheromone product to make them feel calmer. Use medication as prescribed.

After the night Consider a de-sensitizing programme once firework season is over.

Good luck!

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Designing your perfect kitchen Ockley based Park House Kitchens has been designing and installing beautiful kitchens in the local area since 1991. What makes them so successful? First class customer service and a product that stands the test of time. standard that we promise and ensure that your home is treated with respect. We also have our own builder, who is excellent, and we always recommend using him if you wish to tie in an extension or other building work with your new kitchen.”

With so much choice out there it’s difficult to know where to start when it comes to a new kitchen, but with Park House Kitchens you’ll receive first rate customer service, high quality installation and a stylish kitchen perfect for your home.

Established in 1991 by Trish Rowland the idea was to create and build a kitchen design business that would offer a customer service that was second to none.

More than twenty five years later the business is still going strong with Emily, Trish’s daughter, now at the helm, designing beautiful kitchens in the Surrey and West Sussex areas.

“Being a small, family business we’re able to offer our clients our full attention. From start to finish you will be working directly with me, and I will have designed your kitchen using a CAD planning software.” Explains Emily.

“I also share a day-by-day schedule with all my clients so that you know exactly what’s happening and when, so you can feel confident that the completion date will be stuck to.”

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There is a large range of beautiful styles to choose from at Park House Kitchens, from classic shaker units to the contemporary German look and anything in between. All the units are built to measure and can be hand painted to the colour you desire. So in years to come you can freshen up the look with a new colour if you so wish. And with their finger on the pulse of the latest trends and styles, you can be rest assured that Emily and her team will deliver you a kitchen with a look that has been intelligently designed for your home and lifestyle.

“At Park House Kitchens we are able to offer a more personal touch.” Says Emily. “You won’t be dealing with a kitchen sales person, just me, and I’m passionate about what we do and I’ll deliver the service you expect.”

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Thursley to Grayswood This interesting walk takes you through woods and fields, up and down hills and offers some splendid views.

It was submitted by Guildford Rambling Club (see guildfordramblingclub.org.uk) TURN LEFT along the road and walk about 300 yards to find a tunnel, on the right, under the A3. You will need to hop over the low safety barrier to go down steps and under the A3. On the other side, turn left and walk out into a field. Follow the path down the slope half-left to reach trees and a stile.

Climb over the stile and drop down left onto a track and follow it to pass the house at Hole Farm. Go out of the entrance gate and turn right. Quickly fork left to follow the wide track for about 1.25 miles. Along the way pass a lake, on your right, ignore a finger post pointing left and eventually emerge on a bend in a metalled lane. Blackhanger Farm is down to the right but you continue forward over Halnacker Hill, passing a lone house to reach a road.

Turn right and walk 350 yards, passing Halnacker Cottage, to reach a road junction. Here hook back left, signed to Brook. After about 0.25 miles, find a finger post pointing right. Follow this down and then on for over a mile, along a wide grassy corridor, sometimes along the left-hand side of fields and through a number of gates until you reach a T junction with a very wide corridor. You

can see the large modern barns of Witley Farm away to your left.

Here, turn right and walk up and over slight rise and on until you reach trees. Immediately you will see, on your right, an information plaque for the site of a medieval moated manor house. There is a little island, covered in primroses and daffodils in the Spring. Continue on, quickly passing a pond on your left and swinging right to follow the path into a large field. Turn right and walk along its edge to a gate onto a metalled drive. To the left is a railway bridge but you turn right.

Walk a little way, almost to South Park Farm and, here, take a footpath left and into a field. Follow the path alongside the garden fence, around the end of the garden and though a gate. Turn left and follow the hedge along the grassy track to a railway embankment. The path takes you right, through a gate and up to emerge at the start of the drive to Damson Farm. Turn left and immediately go under a railway bridge. Continue along the track, passing scattered houses until eventually emerging on the Grayswood Road with All Saints Church and the green to your right and with the Wheatsheaf further along. You could picnic in the churchyard or on the green.

After lunch, walk past the pub a little way and turn right, down a private road. Just beyond the first house, take a path forking off to the right. Follow this down into trees and then up to reach and cross the railway line. On the other side, continue forward to reach a junction with a yellow arrow pointing left (towards Haslemere) and another pointing right, into a small field. Enter the field and go straight across and out onto a track. Turn left.

Now comes a steady one mile climb. You continue along the track, ignoring a faint fork right at a point where the track swings left. Reach a T junction with another track and turn right. Pass a lone house and ignore an immediate left. The track soon swings left and you follow it, ignoring a track right. Reach a fork and follow a yellow arrow right. The track climbs steeply and swings left. At a junction with a track heading off to the left and down, go right.

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The track levels out and passes the site of the Temple of the Four Winds, which was a lodge built in 1910 by Viscount Pirrie. Continue on up and then down to a barrier at a 5 way junction. Ignoring a left turn and two forks right, go straight ahead and steeply up onto Gibbet Hill. There is a trig point here, also a memorial to a murdered sailor and splendid views. Go straight across and down onto the Quiet Lane, a metalled lane. Turn right to walk along it for about 0.75 miles to its end and then beyond. A lane merges in from the left.

Either: (1) To see views down into the Devil’s Punchbowl, just beyond this point turn left up a track signed “Unsuitable for motor vehicles”. The Punchbowl will appear to your left. Continue up and over the top and on until encountering, on the right-hand side,

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Don’t be put off! Although U3A stands for University of the Third Age, the U3A is not a university in the way that most people think. It is the word chosen by the founders of the movement over thirty years ago, and their intention was that it should be understood in its older sense – a gathering together of people who want to explore and learn together.

In some groups the members take turns presenting a topic, in others the ‘leader’ presents the material, and in others an on-line course is followed and discussed. They work it out together.

The greatest thing about U3A is that it can be what you make it – as long as you accept that they do everything for themselves. It is a place where you can discover things – including things about yourself – that you didn’t know before, and meet other people with less or more knowledge about a range of subjects.

You can become part of a team organising something for other members, from days out to car parking for an event. You might enjoy listening to a speaker at a monthly meeting. You might be the only person in a group who can work the digital projector. You might speak a language that others would love to learn or to be helped with. Everyone has something to offer.

They aim to be inclusive in all respects, as far as they are able. They define ‘third age’ as the period of our lives when we are no longer engaged in full time work or child care – there is no specific age range.

There are no other requirements, and certainly not previous level of education or social status.

They work together to achieve the aims and principles of the U3A – the strongest principle being mutual aid in learning.

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Jottings - your community noticeboard Jottings is your FREE community noticeboard for charities, local events, groups and information, compiled by Jane Gosnell. To feature, please email jottings@vantagepublishing.co.uk by the first Friday of the month prior to month of publication. Please note that space is limited and inclusion cannot be guaranteed.

Autumn is well and truly upon us - I love this time of year. The trees across the UK look absolutely stunning.

Take a moment out of your busy day to walk amongst them, given we have so many wonderful places to walk in this area or perhaps visit one of the local National Trust gardens.

I’m looking forward to blackberry picking, making the odd apple crumble, Halloween and bonfire night! As ever, if you are looking to get out and about locally, there are many of suggestions in this month’s Jottings.

Leatherhead Probus sporting lunch Tuesday 2nd October plus meetings monthly This is a club for retired men who have inquiring and active minds. They meet each month at Tyrrells Wood Golf Club for a lunch followed by a talk on a specialist topic. This month they have a golf-themed celebrity sporting lunch presented

by Ken Schofield CBE accompanied by Bernhard Gallacher OBE and Neil Coles MBE in aid of The Lords' Taverners charity. Friends and lady golfers are welcome. Their Christmas lunch guest will be Sir Richard Stilgoe OBE. Other events are arranged during the month to interest wives and friends. For further details call Jon McCarthy on 07947 361406 or email membership@probusclubleatherhead. org.uk to go as a guest.

Fetcham Singers Monday evenings 7.45pm They are a friendly ladies choir and currently looking to expand. Beginning a new season in September, singing carols at Christmas and give a concert in July. Why not give it a try? There are no auditions and the first two evenings are free. Practice sessions are held in the Parish Church Hall, Church Road, Leatherhead term time only. To find out more contact Sandra Brown on 01372 276736 Watermill Jazz at Betchworth Park Golf Club Various dates during October The weekly Tuesday evening programme of Dorking's Watermill Jazz starts with the music of Clifford Brown on the 2nd, played by the quintet of trumpeter and vocalist Sue Richardson. The trio of Norwegian pianist Espen Eriksen are joined by British sax virtuoso Andy Sheppard on the 9th, with the quintet of Gabrielle Ducomble appearing on the 16th.

Nigel Price's Organ trio and saxophonist Vasilis Xenopoulos perform on the 23rd, followed by the award-winning AngloScandanavian trio Phronesis on the 30th. For details and to book please visit www.watermilljazz.co.uk or call the box office on 07415 815784.

Surrey Dolls House Group First Tuesday of each month Surrey Dolls House Group meet at the Friends Meeting House, Butter Hill, South Street, Dorking. Do you own a dolls house or envy someone else who does? Do you imagine who you would like to live in it or just want to furnish it with your own daydreams? If so do come along to a meeting.

They are a small friendly group with a wealth of knowledge and experience to help you to achieve this. They have a programme of projects and your first two consecutive visits are free. Contact surreydollshousegroup@gmail.com.

Pixham School coffee mornings First Wednesday of each month 10am-12 noon All are guaranteed a warm welcome at this regular monthly coffee mornings at the Old Pixham School Community Centre in Pixham Lane. Their fine coffee or tea is served with home-made cakes, scones and biscuits. All can be enjoyed for a small charitable contribution to the OPS and PRA funds.

They are a welcoming friendly bunch so why not pop in?

Opposite the former Council Depot in Pixham Lane, Dorking.

Leatherhead U3A free coffee morning Wednesday 3rd October 10.30am Why not join this free coffee morning?

Pop along to hear about all the activities they offer and just how easy it is to join this small and friendly group. For new members and anyone who is interested in finding out more about them. Held at The Leatherhead Institute, 67 High Street, Leatherhead. For more about the U3A visit www. leatherheadu3a.org.uk.

Dorking Folk Club Wednesdays 8.30pm All events this month are part of the Mole Valley Arts Alive Festival. On the 3rd, the Carrivick Sisters - one of the UK's top young bluegrass and folk acts. On the 10th RNLI

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Singers’ Night – Songs of the Sea. A benefit evening for the RNLI. Songs, tunes, poems and prose from our regular performers and visitors on the theme. On the 17th, Singers’ Night. The 24th is Stephen Fearing - A gifted storyteller and musical nomad. An evening not to be missed. And finally the 31st, Mary Humphreys and Anahata - Traditional music and song with simple, beautifully crafted arrangements.

Held at Dorking Golf Club, Deepdene Avenue, RH5 4BX. Details from Jackie on 07754 853171 or www. dorkingfolkclub.org.uk.

Lunch Club at The Beehive Wednesday 3rd October 12.15pm Join the Mid Surrey Oddfellows for a relaxed informal lunch.

This month’s Lunch Club is at The Beehive 90 Dovers Green Road, Reigate, RH2 8EG. Serving up great quality, pub food in a warm and welcoming surroundings, The Beehive is another popular Oddfellows lunch club venue. Please contact Jenny on 01306 877792 or Mid-Surrey@oddfellows.co.uk to book. Please book ahead and pay for your own drinks and meal on the day. All welcome.

Leatherhead Rotary Club meetings Wednesdays 7pm Meeting at the Police Federation Headquarters in Highbury Drive, Leatherhead. For further information about the club and its wide range of community, fundraising and social activities please visit www.leatherheadrotary.org.uk, contact Simon Edmands on 07753 821964 or email the club at leatherheadrotary@gmail.com.

Leatherheads Lunchtime concerts Various dates during October 12.30pm On the 4th, Sacha Gibbs-McPhee, clarinet, with piano accompanist and the 11th, Samuel Lom, bass-baritone, with piano accompanist. On the 25th, Emily Newman, bassoon, with piano accompanist. All at Leatherhead Methodist Church, Church Rd. Finally, on Wednesday 17th guest organist: Gillian Lloyd, Organist of Guildford United Reformed Church will be at Christ Church URC, Epsom Road, Leatherhead KT22 8ST. 26

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60s acoustic at The Royal Oak Holmbury St. Mary Thursday 4th October 8pm Cranleigh Folk will have a 60’s theme when they bring acoustic music to the Royal Oak. Aided by local trio Shebang, they will be playing well known songs from the sixties some folky, some not! Admission is free and all are welcome, whether performers or listeners. Please check www.surreycommunity.info/cranleighfolk or email cranleighfolkclub@gmail.com Surrey County Walkers Various dates throughout the month This is a walking group in Surrey. They have walks every weekend, usually in West Surrey, in the Farnham, Guildford, Woking or Dorking areas. Some walks are held in neighbouring counties, such as Hampshire or Sussex. Most walks are completed in a morning, followed by a visit to a local pub. Some walks, particularly in summer, last all day.

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

Headway charity monthly drop-in First Friday of each month 10.30am-2pm The average person in the street often completely fails to notice the disabilities faced by someone with a brain injury, when they first meet. Unfortunately the individual’s disabilities, such as loss of memory, mean that the simplest tasks in life can be the most problematic. This can make sustaining a social life a very difficult business indeed.

The Drop In is an informal time for people to meet and socialise with others who are affected by brain injury. Held at Headway House, North Road, Guildford, GU2 9PU. For more information contact the team on 01483 454433, email: enquiries@headwaysurrey.org.

Bookham Country Market Every Friday 10.15am-11.30am Providing a friendly atmosphere where people can meet over tea/coffee and cake as well as buying from the well stocked tables of local suppliers. These include baked goods and prepared meals, free range eggs, meat from Conisbees in East Horsley, home made preserves, locally grown plants

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Chasamba classes Various dates and times It's time to get Strictly-ready! Chasamba is a partner free fitness class using Ballroom and Latin dance steps. Go at your own pace - just step it out and enjoy the music or go for a higher intensity workout - it’s entirely up to you. This is unthreatening, partner-free dance at its best. For more details call 07985 672358, email chasambawithnicola@ hotmail.com.

Fairfield Social Centre Leatherhead Various days throughout the month 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. There is something for everyone. A fantastic opportunity to improve your lifestyle.

Call 01372 376058 for more details. The Fairfield Centre, 34, Swan Court, off Leret Way KT22 8AH. The South London Concert Band Saturday 6th October 3pm The Friends of St Mary Magdalene are proud to host the South London Concert Band’s annual concert at St Mary Magdalene Church, South Holmwood, RH5 4JX. Tickets are £5 (children under 12 free). For tickets or information, contact Virginia on 01306 885349, email rev.virginia. smith@talktalk.net or Pam, 01306 888922, email pam. chiverton@btinternet.com.

Age Concern free computer course If you are over 55 and live in the Mole Valley area, you can use Age Concern’s free computer courses based in either Dorking or Leatherhead. The course runs once a week for 6-8 weeks. Topics covered will include: browsing on the internet, basic keyboard and mouse skills, using an iPad/Tablet, setting up and using your own email or skype accounts and how to shop on the internet as well. Those who already own a laptop or an iPad/Tablet are encouraged to bring that to learn on. Computers can be provided.

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SPECIAL PROMOTION £95—TOOTH WHITENING 2 The Crescent, Leatherhead, KT22 8EE 01372 363060 Surrey Hills Wood Fair Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th October 10am–5pm A fantastic family day out with lots to see and do in beautiful woodland and meadows in the Surrey Hills. Woodland walks, demonstrations, crafts, tree climbing, zip wires, animal attractions and local food and drink. Book via www. surreyhillsenterprises.co.uk or from www.tickets. visitguildford.com. Fish Pond Copse, Bookhurst Road, Cranleigh, GU6 7DW. Yoga Gold Leatherhead Tuesdays 3.15pm-4.15pm The class is taught by Charlotte, an experienced Yoga teacher, who teaches Yoga to a wide range of people.

Structured to meet the needs and abilities of the participants, whether they be sitting in a chair or working on a mat. Yoga is an excellent way to improve flexibility, keep joints working and to keep you mobile. Held at The Fairfield Centre, 34, Swan Court, off Leret Way, Leatherhead KT22 8AH. Telephone 01372 376058 to book your place.

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Fit4Tap - fun and funky tap dance fitness Various days and locations Weekly classes in your local area: Leatherhead, Bookham, Capel and Downside. This class is perfect for beginner or refresher tappers who want to learn Tap dance but with an added dance fitness workout. You don’t need Tap shoes to try this fun and funky class. Also, Kids4Tap (3+ to 8 years) at Fusion Leatherhead Leisure Centre on Saturday mornings.

Email contact@fit4tap.com for class details or visit www. fit4tap.com.

Guided walks on the Deepdene Trail Sunday 7th October and group bookings by appointment Dorking Museum walks team runs guided walks on the Deepdene Trail: the grotto, woodland walks, parterre and temples, spectacular views across the Weald and exclusive access to the grade II* listed Hope family mausoleum. Tours last 90 minutes. Group walks arranged by appointment. £4 per person, booking via website. Email admin@ dorkingmuseum.org.uk, or visit www.dorkingmuseum.org. uk/the-deepdene-trail.

Mole Valley Business Club Every other Tuesday 7.30am-9am Mole Valley Business Club meets at Burgundy and Black, St Martin's Walk, Dorking to exchange business ideas and refer business. There is no membership fee and it's just pay £10 on the door for breakfast. The only commitment to be a member is for regular attendance and only one representative per business type to ensure exclusivity. For further information contact Graham Faulkner on 07921 255815 or email dorking@ewemove.com.

Sofa Poet Workshop Monday 8th October 7.30pm-10pm Mole Valley Poets invite you to join Tamar Yoseloff in the Upper Lecture Room, Dorking Christian Centre, Church Street, RH4 1DW. Tamar makes a welcome return to the Mole Valley Poets sofa to lead this workshop where she will read and discuss her own work, inspirations and encourage, motivate and inspire participation in writing on the night.

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Leatherhead Community Association walks First and second Wednesday of each month Peter Humphreys has been working hard to plan new walks around the beautiful Surrey countryside. Non-members are welcome to all these events and your first walk is free with a £3 charge for each subsequent walk. They are designed to be gentle and at modest pace, with few stiles, and easy 28

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Dance fitness classes Various days during the week Chasamba fitness at Ashtead Squash Club on Monday evenings 7pm-8pm. Chasamba Fitness at Capel Village Hall on Thursday evenings 6pm-7pm. All classes half price for the first two. Email sheila.chamberlain@btinternet.com.

Dorking Branch of the Embroiderers' Guild Second Monday of the month 10am-12.30pm Join them for coffee and a talk at the Friends Meeting House, Dorking RH4 2LE. New members and visitors are welcome, the only requirement is an interest in stitch and textiles. The junior branch, Dorking Young Textile Group, meets on the second Saturday of the month at South Holmwood Parish Room, RH54JX. They have a varied programme, introducing their members (aged 7-18) to a wide variety of creative textile techniques. New members welcome. Contact jofreeborough@hotmail.com for details.

The Royal British Legion Women's Section Every Second Monday 7pm Their meetings cover interesting speakers, members nights, raising funds for the Poppy Appeal and a lot more. If you feel this group is something you would like to try, please go along. For further information please phone Jane on 01372 811422. Held at North Leatherhead Community Centre, Kingston Road, Leatherhead.

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

Train Travel talk at Oddfellows Lounge Monday 8th October 7.30pm ‘Train Travel from a more leisurely time’ is a talk by Paul Whittle. All are welcome to this talk by this experienced lecturer and keen historian. Paul will talk about the very best of the UK’s 100+ steam heritage railways (not just for railway buffs!). Held at Oddfellows Lounge (Oddfellows Hall) 270 High Street, Dorking, RH4 1QT. Admission free to Oddfellows Members, non-members £2. Coffee and tea will

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

The Unattached Group The sunshine has gone, the nights are drawing in - but you don't need to hibernate! Why not have an amazing social life by joining The Unattached Group - a social club for single people aged 55-69. Activities include walks, theatre, films, day trips, bowling to name a few. To know more, or to find out about our weekly pub meetings, visit www. theunattachedgroup.co.uk or leave a message on 07855 008897 and Becky will get back to you.

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The Arts Society Leatherhead Wednesday 10th October 7.15pm This month’s talk is on the Chinese imperial court costume and dress accessories that would have been worn at the Imperial Court during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911).

Their speaker will bring costumes for display. The society welcomes visitors for ÂŁ5 at the door, at Leatherhead Parish Church Hall, KT22 2BD, but please make initial contact via email to info@theartssocietyleatherhead.org.uk or telephone John Andrews on 01372 373083.

Leatherhead Museum Thursdays and Fridays 1pm-4pm, Saturdays 10am-4pm With a new focus on Suffragettes and Potters. The battle for women's voting rights and the extraordinary story of Ashtead Pottery are the two main exhibitions at Leatherhead Museum. A local family's equally fascinating album of memorabilia from the First World War is also on show for the season, running until mid-December. Staffed entirely by volunteers, Leatherhead Museum is based at Hampton Cottage in Church Street.

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SeeAbility Career Fair at Kingston University Wednesday 10th October 10am-2pm They are looking to recruit support workers, Service Managers, Deputy Managers and Senior Support Workers in your area and also give our community a wider knowledge and understanding of what we do. SeeAbility encourages people with disabilities to challenge what they expect from life, from themselves and from wider society. SeeAbility provides extraordinary support and champions better eye care for people with learning disabilities and autism, many of whom have sight loss. See www.seeability.org for more information.

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Mole Valley Speakers’ Club Wednesday 10th and 24th October They are a friendly group of people that meet every second and fourth Wednesday of the month at the Ashtead Peace Memorial Hall. Toastmasters International, to which Mole Valley Speakers’ Club belongs, is a nonprofit educational organization that helps members improve their communication, public speaking and leadership skills. They welcome newcomers to join a meeting, free of charge.

Marshall Room of the Peace Memorial Hall, Woodfield Lane, Ashtead. KT21 2BE. Contact Pauline: 01372 817129 or email paulineyw19@hotmail.com.

Dementia Group offers support in Effingham Alternate Thursdays 10am-12 noon “Connect” is a group for carers and partners living with dementia. Why not join them for support, refreshment, friendship, activities and fun. They hope to have something for everyone with activities for all, puzzles, quizzes, music, snooker, music and more. Monthly outings also arranged.

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

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Dorking Scrabble Club Every Wednesday 7.30pm For a friendly game of Scrabble, pop along to The Roy Currie Room, United Reformed Church, West Street, Dorking. You will be welcomed whether you are a beginner or an expert.

For more details ring Priscilla (01737 767072) or David (01306 889308).

Ralph Vaughan Williams' birthday concert Thursday 11th October 2pm-3.30pm Join them for a very special tea party to celebrate Ralph Vaughan Williams' birthday. Talented young musicians from the Royal College of Music will perform a one hour concert, followed by afternoon tea. £22, booking on 0344 249 1895.

The Arts Society Dorking Second Tuesday of the month 9.30am for 10.30am How many wonderful programmes are being featured on television about art, things you thought you knew? You can learn even more by joining their monthly lectures; their lectures with lunch; some of their wonderful visits planned for 2018/2019. The new 'term' starts on the 9th October with a lecture entitled 'Parodies of Victorian Society in Gilbert & Sullivan'. Some other interesting topics throughout 2018/19 will be 'Thomas Heatherwick - his Work'; Whitefriars Glass; Giles: His Life, Times and Cartoons to name a few. Further information on how to join them is on the website www.theartssocietydorking.co.uk and you should contact the society via the website prior to attending any of the lectures, which take place at Dorking Halls.

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

Leatherhead Rotary Club events Friday 12th, Wednesdays 24th and 31st October On the 12th a Shuffleboard evening – an informal fun evening of this very popular game. On the 24th a Trafalgar night dinner – their annual celebration of Nelson’s victory at the Battle of Trafalgar and on the 31st a music evening

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with The Badger Set Band – an evening of easy-listening music plus two-course dinner. For further information or to book, contact Simon Edmands on 07753 821964 or email leatherheadrotary@gmail.com

and beyond. Held at Crossways Community Baptist Church, Junction Rd, Dorking, RH4 3HB. Search ‘Dorking Bumps, Birth & Babies Community Event’ for their Facebook page to find out more.

The Dorking Group of Artists exhibition Friday 12th to Sunday 14th October 10am-5.30pm (4pm Sunday) One of the largest art groups in Surrey will be holding their popular Annual Exhibition at Denbies Wine Estate. Exhibiting members will be displaying over 250 pieces of exciting new and original art, all for sale at affordable prices. The paintings should appeal to every taste, featuring different subjects and styles and covering a wide variety of prices and media. Entrance to the exhibition is free. Denbies Wine Estate, London Road, Dorking, RH5 6AA. Visit www.dga.org. uk for more information.

Fly fishing for charity in Albury Saturday 13th October Local charity Kids for Kids are holding an event called ‘Fishing for goats’, raising funds for the life saving Goat Loans they make, for children who are currently facing starvation. The day is a rare opportunity for local people to fish at Park Lake, Albury, which is the Duke of Northumberland's private lake to which Kids for Kids has exclusive use for the day. This is a wonderful day out, suitable for experienced fisherman and beginners alike, as tuition, tackle, and equipment can be provided. Visit www. kidsforkids.org.uk/event/fishing-for-goats-2018.

Bumps, Birth and Babies community event Saturday 13th October 10am-4pm A showcase of local organizations and individuals who love all things to do with pregnancy, birth, babies and young families. Come and meet the people who support families in your area! A family friendly event supporting the Doula Access Fund Charity. Tea and cake, great raffle prizes, a chance to do a little shopping and explore what services and organizations are available in your area for pregnancy, birth

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

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Raise money skydiving for Princess Alice Hospice Imagine...standing at the edge of an open doorway in an aircraft flying at 10,000 or even 15,000 feet - the noise of the engines and the wind ringing in your ears with only the outline of distant fields below - whilst harnessed to a professional freefall parachute instructor and at the same time being able to help Princess Alice Hospice! Two jump options available. Minimum Sponsorship required. Venue - Go Skydive, Old Sarum Park, Salisbury, SP4 6EB. More information can be found online www.pah.org.uk/events/ category/skydive.

Historical Association, West Surrey Branch Tuesday 16th October 7.30pm A lecture by Dr Robert Sykes on 'The Chartist Crisis of 1839, or when Britain didn't have a Revolution!' Suddenly 'populism' is again a factor in national life, lending renewed interest to the fate of this grass roots movement. Held at Guildford County School, Farnham Road, GU2 4LU. Parking onsite. Students free, non members very welcome (£3 at the door). Further information from Rollo Crookshank on 01252 319881 or email crookshank@starkmann.co.uk.

New Creative Cuppa group in Dorking Third Thursday of the month from 2pm-3.30pm This is a new group for people who enjoy craft and art and would like to do them with others rather than at home on their own. Bring your own projects or come along and try something new - maybe cross-stitch, knitting or drawing, with help from volunteer leaders. Held in the main hall at Dorking United Reformed Church, West Street. £2 per person to include a cuppa. No need to book, just turn up. For further details contact harper46@icloud.com, call 07833 640111 or visit www.dorkingurc.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.

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- the Tank Corps from Cambrai to the Armistice. British tanks played an important role in the hard fought final defeat of the German Army in 1918. Geoffrey is a leading expert on tank warfare and will detail the impact the tank made at the end of WW1. For full information please contact Andy Thompson info@eyewitnesstours.com or call 07768 197990.

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. All are great fun! Do join them. Held at Dorking Christian Centre. For further details call Isobel on 01306 880574 or Penny on 01306 884180.

Leatherhead University of the Third Age (U3A) Thursday 18th October 2pm The speaker is Dr Mihaly Saary who will be talking about Hungary between 1945 and 1956. The U3A welcomes anyone no longer in full time employment or raising a family.

For more information come along to this meeting, contact lhdu3amembers@gmail.com or check out the website www.leatherheadu3a.org.uk to find out about the many interests on offer and how easy it is to make new friends.

Leatherhead U3A monthly meeting in United Reformed Church Hall, Epsom Road, Leatherhead.

Melodies for Memories singing group Every Wednesday 10.30am-12 noon Melodies for Memories is a weekly singing group for people with dementia and their carers, originally established by the Alzheimers Society. Following half an hour of tea, coffee, biscuits and general support, they sing popular songs, old and slightly newer, sometimes accompanied, sometimes not and encourage participation through a range of musical activities and much laughter. Please call Sue on 01306 877256 if you would like to find out more, or simply come along for a taster session. Held at Betchworth Village Hall.

Dorking and District RSPB Group Friday 19th October Bill Coster's illustrated talk will be on Iceland which he describes as the most spectacular country in the whole of Europe with fantastic scenery that looks more like another planet, rather than here on earth. Visitors welcome. Held at the Dorking Christian Centre. They also have walks and indoor meetings during October. They welcome people with all levels of birdwatching knowledge, including beginners. Group members free, visitors £5 refundable on joining the group. For full details on all of their events email theputlands@ aol.com or visit the website at www.rspb.org. uk/groups/dorkinganddistrict.

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Halloween trail at Polesden Lacey Saturday 20th to Sunday 28th October This Halloween follow a spooky trail at Polesden Lacey, down Nun’s Walk, guided by the ghostly dogs who used to live here. Dare you go into the real life pet cemetery?

Polesden’s Edwardian owner loved her dogs so much she had the cemetery created to honour them. There are 17 named headstones dedicated to her pet pals. Normal admission plus £3 per trail. Visit www.nationaltrust. org.uk/polesden-lacey for details of this and other events.

The Great Surrey Heritage Show Saturday 20th October 10.30am-3.30pm Go behind the scenes of Surrey History Centre at this unique event where they will be showcasing 70 items from their collection specially chosen to celebrate their 70th anniversary. From maps, to photographs, letters and pottery there will be a whole array of Surrey gems on show together for the first time. Joining in to celebrate are lots of local groups with stands, displays and information as well as children's activities and tours of the building where you will discover we have 6 miles of shelving in our strongrooms, housing documents dating back to the 12th Century! All tours require pre-booking online apart from the last tour at 2.45pm which will be first come, first served on the day and will fill quickly. Surrey History Centre, 130 Goldsworth Road, Woking, GU21 6ND. Please book a place online at www.surreycc.gov.uk/heritageevents, in person at Surrey History Centre, any Surrey Library or phone 01483 518737.

Dorking Walkers Every Tuesday and Thursday Would you like to try walking with a friendly local group?

Two hour walks (four to five miles) within ten miles of Dorking. Contact Ann on 01306 888745, check out their

The Dorking Group of Artists Tuesday afternoons Meeting at Beare Green Village Hall from September through to Easter. Membership is open to artists of all abilities, from beginner to professional and costs just £20 per calendar

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Reigate Beekeeper’s Beekeeping and Honey Show Saturday 20th October 10.30am-4pm There will be demonstrations of Skep making, video blogs, tombola, candle-rolling, and insights into the world of beekeeping and honey production, as well as lots and lots of honey! An observation hive allows you to safely view activity within a colony; you can buy beekeeping-related gifts and products of the hive as well as plants to encourage foraging bees. They’ll have plenty of beekeepers on hand to talk about their craft and education and training programmes for all ages. Free admission at the Dorking Christian Centre, Church Street.

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Dorking Business Breakfast Group Every Thursday from 7am This is Dorking's oldest and largest business networking group with members from over thirty local businesses.

They meet at Betchworth Park Golf Club near Dorking, to exchange business referrals and discuss matters affecting the town. For further information about Dorking Business Breakfast Group, please visit www.dorkingbbg.com.

The Rob Walker Centenary Festival Sunday 21st October The festival celebrates the 100th anniversary of Rob Walker's birth and the 60th anniversary of the first Grand Prix victory for the Rob Walker Racing Team. Rob's racing cars, developed, built and tested in Dorking, notched up 9 Grand Prix victories between 1958 and 1968. Organised by the Dorking Town Partnership, this unique motorsport event will bring together up to nine historic Rob Walker racing cars for a parade lap around Dorking Town Centre, with the official opening of the Rob Walker exhibition at Dorking Museum by Rob's son, Robbie Walker. For details visit www. dorkingtownpartnership.co.uk/news-and-events.

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

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The Arts Society Betchworth Third Monday of the month 2.30pm-4pm Do join their society to enjoy stimulating, entertaining talks from accredited lecturers and our visits to interesting places. They meet in Betchworth Village Memorial Hall. Forthcoming events include 'The Emperor Hadrian','The Art of 1935' and 'Captain James Cook and the Enlightenment'. They will be visiting Audley End, Knole, Glyndebourne, and enjoying a guided walk around Spitalfields. New members welcome. For further information please ring Carole Evans 01372 452563 or visit www.theartssocietybetchworth.org.uk.

Local History Society monthly meetings Third Friday of each month 8pm The society has a full programme of lectures held at the Leatherhead Institutes’ Dixon Hall. Coffee served from 7.30pm. Admission just £2. Guests are always welcome.

For more information go to www.leatherheadhistory.org.

Ashtead Bowling Club free coaching session Wednesdays and Thursdays Sessions are tailored for beginners and provide an excellent introduction to the sport of bowling. A £1 fee is required to cover temporary membership for the day. You would then be eligible for full membership of the club with use of all its facilities. Please contact Mike Bradford on 01372 273142 to book a session.

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

Creepy crafts and spooktacular baking Wednesday 24th October 10am-12pm and 1.303.30pm Make a ‘trick or treat’ bag, a bat mask or witches hat and some gingerbread shapes to take home. Plus enjoy some spooky story telling. Ages 4-10. £10 per child, must be supervised by an adult, book on 0344 249 1895. Held at Leith Hill Place, Dorking.

Dorking Gardeners winter programme Wednesdays over the coming months 7.30pm Dorking Gardeners meet at Crossways Community Baptist Church in Junction Road. On the 24th October they have a representative from East Surrey Bees coming to give an informative lecture on how to help bees and encourage them into our gardens. On the 28th November - The Earthworm, all you wanted to know but didn't dare ask! All will be explained by Chris Stewart. Finally there

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Newdigate bonfire and firework display Friday 26th October 6pm Held on Newdigate Brocus. Gates open at 6pm. Fire lit at 6.30pm. Firework display at 7.45pm. Fairground and BBQ available with hot dogs, sausages and soft drinks.

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New Folk music concerts launched Saturday 27th October The first in a new series of gigs sees popular musician Greg Russell performing, along with a support act, at Oddfellows Hall, Dorking High Street. These evenings will present current folk musicians and bands whose work is rooted in traditional songs and music of the UK and Ireland. An opportunity to catch touring musicians in an engaging and intimate setting. Cash bar serving locally sourced drinks. Tickets (advance only) and full details at www.billetto.co.uk or email goodhonestfolkmusic@ gmail.com.

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Oakfield Junior School presents Fetcham fireworks Friday 2nd November gates open 5pm, fireworks 7pm Fetcham Fireworks is back and better than ever. Join them for a spectacular evening. Tickets £4 in advance (available from The Kit Shop, Cobham Road, Fetcham until Wednesday 31st October). £6 on the gate, 3s and under free. Food and drink available to purchase on the night. Strictly no sparklers or alcohol will be admitted.

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Bookham Choral Society Saturday 10th November 7.30pm Bookham Choral Society with the Kingston Philharmonia Orchestra are presenting an evening of music by Dvorak including ‘Moravian Choruses’, ‘Serenade for Strings’ and Dvorak’s ‘Mass in D’. The concert will take place in Manor House School, Manor House Lane, Bookham at 7.30pm. Tickets are £15 (under 18s £8) and are available from Cascade, High Street Bookham or from the Box Office on bcsboxoffice@gmail.com.

Old Herbaceous - The much loved one man play Saturday 27th October 7.30pm Dorking Friends of Cancer Research UK in association with Kick In The Head proudly present Old Herbaceous, starring Giles Shenton as legendary Head Gardener, Herbert Pinnegar. Fabulous, funny, Downton Abbey with gardening tips – in support of Cancer Research UK. Bar opens at 7pm. Tickets £12. Held at Betchworth Village War Memorial Hall, Station Road, Betchworth, RH3 7DF. For tickets call 01306 711688 or 01737 842084 or email dfcancerresearchuk@btinternet.com.

Car trail quiz Sunday 28th October 1.30pm registration, 3.30pm tea Newdigate Friends of St. Catherine’s Hospice are hosting this Car Trail. It will take approximately two hours and take you around Newdigate and local places of interest. Tickets are £10 per person to include a cream tea. Registration will be at Gildings Barn, Partridge Lane, Newdigate, RH5 5BW. All profit to St. Catherine’s Hospice. For more details and how to book in advance please contact warans@hotmail.com.

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Capel Choral Society is a month into its 2018/19 season and Christmas is already on its Musical Horizon. After a first look at the music for the 2019 Leith Hill Musical Festival, the choir is now rehearsing for its Christmas Concert. The concert will be at 7.30pm on 3rd December in Capel Memorial Hall and will consist mainly of carols and other seasonal music. Tickets are £7.50, including mulled wine and mince pies, and will be available from the end of the month from the Ticket Secretary, Yvonne Allmond, yvonneallmond@aol.com or 01403 269884.

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