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YOUR LOCAL TEAM And another month goes by... where does the time go? As I write this, Humph and I are just about to drive down to France with friends for a couple of weeks. The swimming pool, such a hit with the boy last year, beckons and now has built-in steps, which means he can exit whenever he wants, rather than having to rely on me putting down my glass to pull him out. We’ll both be happier! You will be aware that we are big fans of Surrey Hills Enterprises and are, as a local company based in the Surrey Hills, members of the organisation. Next month is their big annual event, the Surrey Hills Wood Fair which takes place on the 1st and 2nd October in the grounds of Birtley House near Bramley, Surrey. If you have never been,

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it is well worth a visit, as there is plenty for everyone to do. It is of course mainly about wood but also about local artists, companies, manufacturers and producers. It is also very good value. Early bird tickets are just £7.50 per adult (£10 on the door) and children go free. See you there! Next month sees a few new changes. We are adding Eﬃngham, East and West Horsley to our Guildford edition, and Leatherhead is joining our Dorking edition, which will take our total circulation to more than 117,500 copies every month. Look out as well for our brand new website with lots of new features and which will work on mobiles and tablets.

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8 Heritage Open Days Thursday 8th to Sunday 11th September

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The summer holidays may officially be over but there is still a great deal going on in and around Guildford to tantalize your taste buds. There’s everything from gastro delights to flower shows, Heritage Open Days a myriad of events at GLive and the Yvonne Arnaud, Walkfest and one of my personal favourites an early morning photography session at RHS Wisley. Plenty of choice for everyone, I hope you all have a great September! Lunch Time Recitals at St Martin’s Church Saturday 3rd September The lunchtime recitals at St Martin’s church resume this month. These take place on the first Saturday of the month at 12 noon and last for about 40 minutes. The concerts are free with a retiring collection in aid of the William Cole Church Music Trust which supports young musicians at St Martin’s. This month’s concert will be given by violinist Litsa Tunnah, call 01306 884229 for more information. Pop Up Restaurant at Albury Vineyard Saturday 3rd September For a special evening in delightful surroundings why not visit the award winning Albury Vineyard on Saturday 3rd September at 7pm for an evening of fabulous food and great English wine whilst taking in the views of the beautiful Surrey Hills. For £79.00 you can enjoy the delectable delights of a six course meal such as; pan fried scallop, cauliflower purée and toasted almond, poached chicken with tarragon mousse, pommes purée and tarragon cappuccino, and salted caramel ganache with lemon verbena. Each course will be expertly paired with a glass of fine English wine from Albury as well as wines from other English vineyards. Four Gables Food chefs and Albury Vineyard owner Nick will be on hand to talk you through how they have carefully chosen the different food

ﬂavour combinations to go with each wine. Tickets are now available to purchase online on their website www. alburyvineyard.com/pop-up-tickets Crossways Community Baptist Church Normal Service Resumes on Sunday 4th September Crossways Community Baptist Church is a local bible based Christian Fellowship in Dorking. Due to current refurbishments taking place at the church services are currently taking place at Dorking Halls, joining New Life church services. The congregation will be able to return on to CCBC on Sunday 4th September. For more information go to www.crossways.info. Music at Leith Hill Sunday 4th September at 2pm At Leith Hill Place, the childhood home of Ralph Vaughan Williams, there is a special event celebrating the composer George Butterworth. Born in 1885, he was a friend of Vaughan Williams, but he was sadly killed in the Battle of the Somme just a hundred years ago. Composer Kriss Russman and biographer Anthony Murphy will give an insight into his life and music. Tickets are £5, for more details call 03442 491895. With Love From Kosova concert Sunday 4th September 4pm A concert of romantic showpieces. Sparkling performances

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JOTTINGS - YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD by award-winning young musicians from Kosova and England. Programme includes music by Beethoven, Tchaikovsky, Chopin and others. Free entry - retiring collection. At St Martin’s Church, East Horsley KT24 6RL. Surrey Hills Society Walks and Events from Sunday 4th September The Surrey Hills Society, SHE, offers a wide ranging programme of exclusive talks, visits and short, walks, all of which are designed to increase the understanding and awareness of the special landscape and features that characterise the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This month on Sunday 4th September they will explore Norbury Park on a free guided walk. On Sunday 11th September, you are invited to the house and grounds of SHE’s president, located at the top of the iconic Leith Hill where you can enjoy splendid views and hear Tales of the Tillingbourne. This is an opportunity to find out more about the Heritage Lottery funded work that has taken place this year on the Tails and Trails of the Tillingbourne. A buffet supper will be included. On Sunday 18th September take a walk along some of the Shere Parish Millennium Trail and enjoy the stunning scenery of the Surrey Hills. This walk is part of Guildford WalkFest. On Sunday 25th September, why not join the Surrey Hills Challenge? A series of walks and runs on the Greensand Way in aid of the Surrey Hills Trust Fund. For more details go to www.surreyhillschallenge.com. Booking is essential to all these events. Further detail and more information on

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the Society can be found on www.surreyhillssociety.org or 07530 949302. In addition to the events and walks, SHE, also has a number of experienced speakers willing to give talks to your organisation about the Surrey Hills in exchange for a donation to the society. If you think that your organisation might be interested, please contact them by email via info@ surreyhillssociety.org for further information. Horsley Choral Society Starts 5th September 8pm-10pm Numbering just under 70 members, HCS is a friendly mixed voice choir and newcomers of all voice parts are most welcome. Tenors always particularly welcome! Come and meet the choir and try a free taster session... no obligation to join. They meet every Monday evening during term time at East Horsley Village Hall. For further information and concert details please visit www.horsleychoralsociety.com, email secretary@horsleychoralsociety.com or call 01372 457987 / 01483 283683. Wisley Garden Flower Show Tuesday 6th to Sunday 11th September 9am – 6pm (5pm on Sunday) Dust down your gardening gloves and get yourself along to Wisley’s wonderful annual ﬂower show. It’s the highlight of the year and the perfect time to see the spectacular latesummer blooms in the stunning surroundings of RHS Garden Wisley. The six day ﬂoral extravaganza features more than

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HERITAGE OPEN DAYS Thursday 8th to Sunday 11th September

Lives and Landscapes The 2016 programme of events for this year’s Heritage Open Days has been put together by a number of the heritage organisations in Mole Valley and supported by Mole Valley District Council and Downs Solicitors. Individual events are the result of the ideas and initiative of local churches, schools, businesses, museums and local experts in various fields. The vast majority are the result of enthusiastic volunteers, which means that all the events are free to enter. As always, the variety of events reﬂects the diversity of the District’s heritage and the range of local expertise on a range of subjects from steam engines to music and geology to vernacular architecture. Whilst we celebrate the physical heritage in this wonderful corner of England, we also pay tribute to the dedication of many individuals, businesses and groups who maintain churches, undertake research, staff the local museum, run volunteer programmes and so on. Mole Valley’s Heritage Open Days booklet is out now available from local shops, businesses, libraries and the Pippbrook council offices reception and is available online at www.molevalley.gov.uk. Further details of each event can be obtained by visiting the Heritage Open Days website www.heritageopendays.org.uk. If you do not have access to the internet, staff at Mole Valley District Council will assist with queries on 01306 885001. Some events or places to visit which do not need advance booking include: Hidden Behind the High Street Meet outside the Almshouses, Cotmandene, Dorking RH4 2BW Discover the history on your doorstep. Many people drive through Dorking without stopping, while many local residents know more about the history of London than about their own home town. The town has been described as ‘the epitome of paradise’ or as ‘a place to perish miserably of utter boredom and dry rot’. Come and find out for yourself! A gentle walking tour by local historian and Blue Badge Guide Allan Brigham highlighting the features that make Dorking one of the most attractive towns in Surrey. Directions: The Almshouses are on the north side of Cotmandene, facing the open space and at the top of Heath Hill. Saturday 10 September: 2pm. No booking required. Manor Farm Tithe Barn Manor Farm, Manor House Lane, Little Bookham, Bookham KT23 4EW 15th century Grade II listed Tithe Barn originally for All Saints Church (also open). The barn is one of the largest in Surrey. Major conservation finally completed

after 18 months of hard work. The magnificence of the barn can now be fully appreciated for the first time in probably hundreds of years. Refreshments can be enjoyed there or in the terraced courtyard garden which has been recreated from photographs taken in the 1920s, along with displays of the history of the barn and the village. The nearby 18th century Manor House is also open. Access to the new courtyard garden is restricted for wheelchair users, but totally visible from the barn. Directions: Manor Farm is off the A246 from Guildford towards Leatherhead, then turn left into Manor House Lane and the barn is on the right hand side opposite the second school entrance. Saturday 10th September: 9am-5pm. No booking required Deepdene Trail Guided Walks The Deepdene Trail, Deepdene Avenue, Dorking RH5 4AZ Come and discover The Deepdene Trail, an ancient landscape ready to explore, on one of four guided walks around this brand-new Trail, on its Grand Opening Day. Guided by the project team who created the Trail for Mole Valley District Council’s ‘Hope Springs Eternal: The Deepdene Trail‘ project and Dorking Museum volunteers, these walks will give an introduction to this wonderful new location for all to enjoy. There are three general walks (11am, 12 noon and 2pm) and one

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family walk (1pm). The walks will last around one hour and will include an exclusive peek inside the rescued and conserved Hope Mausoleum. The walk includes some steep and uneven ground so sturdy footwear and a reasonable level of fitness are required. Max 25 people per walk. There will be children’s activities and a picnic area available on the day, so do come and join in this very special event. Event not suitable for children under the age of 4. The site is open from 10am - all are welcome to come and celebrate! Directions: Entrance to The Deepdene Trail can be found on foot by walking south on Deepdene Avenue (A24) from Dorking’s famous cockerel roundabout. You will find the entrance to the Trail marked on the east side of the road (on your left) about 100 yards after the entrance to Kuoni House. Saturday 10th September: Walks: 11am, 12 noon, 1pm and 2pm. Pre-booking on arrival at the Deepdene Trail entrance from 10am. Booking opens: 10th September 10am and closes 10th September 2pm. Behind the Scenes at Dorking Halls Dorking Halls, Reigate Road, Dorking RH4 1SG A rare opportunity to see behind the scenes of this historical venue dating from 1931. This informative tour will take in the auditoriums and stage areas, technical stores, projection and lighting rooms and much more. Max 12 people per tour. Some areas will be inaccessible for visitors in wheelchairs. Parking, including disabled parking, is provided to the rear of the Halls in a pay-and-display car park. Directions: Dorking Halls is easy to find on the main road through Dorking, next to the Sports Centre. Saturday 10th September: 11am-12:30pm. No booking required. Fetcham Park’s Lost Park and Gardens Badingham Drive, Fetcham, Leatherhead KT22 9ES Built in the reign of Queen Anne, Fetcham Park may have once had gardens designed in 1711-12 by the royal gardener, George London, who supervised the design and maintenance of William III’s gardens and was involved at Hampton Court. Fetcham Park could

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be London’s last garden. Later in the 18th century the gardens at Fetcham were developed into a naturalistic park in the style of Capability Brown, but much of what George London planted remained intact until the 20th century. Tantalising glimpses remain of these lost gardens. A new exhibition based on research by our historian, Vivien White, will explore this lost park and gardens through three centuries. Children are welcome, but will need to be supervised at all times because of the fountains. Portable access ramp and a cloakroom with adapted WC. Fetcham Park House is a hidden gem next to St. Mary’s Church – a 300 year old Grade II* listed Mansion, set in nearly six acres of formal gardens, hidden amid quiet residential streets. Behind its grand facade lie some equally grand rooms and murals by Louis Laguerre, whose work also graces Chatsworth House and Hampton Court. Directions: Access is from Lower Road and Badingham Drive. Sunday 11th September: 2.30pm-5pm. No booking required. Thorncroft Manor Thorncroft Drive, Leatherhead KT22 8JB Visitors can view the grounds surrounding the Manor House as well as the mirrored glass outer walls of The Manser building that reﬂect the Manor House and its gardens. Visitors can enter into the grand entrance hall of the Manor House with its high ceilings and original features. Stairs-only access into The Manor House. The modern extension by Michael Manser is now considered to be an important part of the building and included in the listing citation. Michael Manser was a resident of Leatherhead and former president of the RIBA. He died in June this year and, therefore, it is fitting that one of his buildings should be included in the programme Directions: Entry via Thorncroft Drive, bridge over the River Mole. Sunday 11th September: 10am-4pm. No booking required. Downs Solicitors 156 High Street, Dorking, Surrey. RH4 1BQ Tours of this town house built in the mid-19th century include an illustrated presentation on legal life historically in Dorking particularly of Downs Solicitors and its personalities. Internally the building retains many of its original features and has a cantilevered staircase. Attractive walled garden. Homemade refreshments available. Event not suitable for children under the age of 7. Three steps to building - level access (via Dene Street) to walled garden. Max 15 people per tour. Directions: Next to White Horse Hotel in the centre of Dorking. Sunday 11 September: 2pm-5pm. No booking required.

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60 nurseries and trade stands, the National Dahlia Society Show, ﬂoral displays by Surrey NAFAS, expert advice, shopping and much more. Make a day of it by enjoying the stunning late-summer colour throughout the world-class garden. Blooming marvelous! Watermill Jazz Tuesday September 6th 8.30pm-11pm and every Tuesday Watermill Jazz concerts continue in their new home at the Betchworth Park Golf Club on Reigate Road. Each week features a different line-up of big names from the world of jazz. Unfortunately, the Sunday afternoon monthly jam sessions will not be taking place at the new venue. There is plenty of free parking. More information at 07415 815784 or www.watermilljazz.co.uk. Dorking Choral Society Wednesday 7th September You are invited to join the Dorking Choral Society at the start of what promises to be an exciting new season. The new term starts on Wednesday 7th September. They rehearse at Powell Corderoy School, Longfield Rd, Dorking from 7.45pm to 9.45pm and can often be found afterwards in a local pub! This is a non-auditioned choir; all you need in order to join is a love of singing and a commitment to practising for improvement. There will always be someone ready to help you if you need it. The choir’s new musical director,

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Richard Wilberforce, brings a wonderful sense of enjoyment to rehearsals. He comes with a wealth of experience as a conductor, having worked with the National Youth Choir, the Exon Singers, the Halle Youth Choir, and the BBC Symphony Chorus among others, and also as an operatic singer (countertenor). Richard is a natural teacher, patient and encouraging with just the right degree of challenge. Richard has high aspirations for Dorking Choral Society, and the choir is confident that it will go from strength to strength under his expert guidance. For further information see dorkingchoralsociety.org. Beare Green and Newdigate Choral Society Wednesday 7th September The society are going to try something a little different this year. Their first meeting of the autumn ‘term’ will be Wednesday 7th September. This will be an open social session when the choir are inviting anyone to come along and meet the choir, have a glass of wine and nibbles and see how friendly they are. One might even be persuaded to join them in singing their Christmas concert which will take place on Wednesday 14th December in Newdigate Village Hall. On 19th November the choir will be hosting a Quiz night and hope that many will join them for a fun evening. On Thursday 19th January they will be holding a bridge afternoon with lavish tea. For more information about BGN and details of any of the above please ring the choir secretary on 01306 631115.

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The West Horsley Independent Players - WHIPS Wednesday 7th September If you have thought about acting as a pastime here’s the perfect opportunity for you. Auditions will be taking place for this year’s pantomime, ‘Treasure Island’ at 7.30pm in the Canterbury Rooms at St Martin’s Church in East Horsley. if you feel you would like to get involved, just turn up on the day and join in the fun. Rehearsals will start on Saturday 17th September for the Whippets musical, Seusssical Junior to be performed sometime in March next year. There are forty seven children involved in this exciting production and parts will be allocated on Saturday 10th September. The WHIPS have monthly readings and also organise a variety of social events. The next one is a quiz night on Saturday 12th November, so get yourself along for a fun evening, get a team together and put the date in your diary! For more information about how to get involved or the listed productions please check the website at www. horsleyamdram.org.uk.

Walking in Dorking – historic guided walks Heritage Open Days Thursday 8th to Sunday 11th September Take a trip into Dorking’s history with a guided walk of the town to see hidden Dorking. Your knowledgeable museum guide will reveal the forces, events 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 – Charles Dickens, William Mullins, Thomas Cubitt, Ralph Vaughan Williams, Laurence Olivier and more. Tours last 90 minutes. Book through the Heritage Open Days website for walks on Heritage Open Days including the new Deepdene Trail walk. 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.

Hatchlands Park Bat Walk Thursday 8th and Thursday 15th September, 7.30pm to 9.30pm Enjoy a twilight walk in the parkland and see how many bats you can spot. Bat detectors provided. Adults £5, children £2.50. Booking essential on 01483 222482, check the website for more details at www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ hatchlands-park

Dorking Museum: Heritage Open Days Thursday 8th to Sunday 11th September The Museum will be open for Heritage Open Days. Entry is free on 8th to 10th September, 10am-4pm, no booking required. On Saturday 10th, midday to 4pm, there will be a special opportunity to see the Museum’s amazing fossil display, which is not normally on display to the public. The Ashcombe Collection, donated by Lord Ashcombe in the late 1940s, is a large collection of fossils and bones of extinct animals, all found locally. The Museum is also offering cave tours on Saturday 10th September (sold out) and historic town walks on 8th and 9th, a kids’ town trail on 10th and Deepdene Trail walks on 11th (details and booking through the Heritage Open Days website, www.heritageopendays. org.uk). The Museum is 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.

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Vaughan Williams Walk - A Dorking Trail On Saturday 10th September, 2.30pm to 3.45pm As part of Heritage Open Days this September, Surrey Performing Arts Library are visiting sites associated with the life and music of one of Britain’s greatest composers and sometime Dorking resident, Ralph Vaughan Williams. They will be looking at buildings mainly from an external perspective with a spoken commentary covering RVW’s involvement with them. The walk takes you around Dorking town and is led by Graham Muncy, Trustee to the Vaughan Williams Society. The Walk starts at Dorking Halls beside the Vaughan Williams Statue on Saturday 10th September, 2.30pm to 3.45pm. Pre-booking is required and can be made via Dorking Halls Box Office, Dorking Halls, Reigate Road RH4 1SG, telephone: 01306 881717, email: boxoffice@molevalley.gov.uk. There is no charge for this event.

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The Surrey Hills Wood Fair is now in its 7th year and has become a popular annual ﬁxture. Taking place within the Birtley Estate in Bramley on Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd October from 10am-5pm. Each year the fair gets bigger and better yet retains the traditional charm of a rural day out in the Surrey Hills for all the family. sustainability and preservation. It is very exciting to be part of such a dynamic and environmentally progressive industry. I especially look forward to when my husband turns up so I can go and have a wander round the beautiful grounds and see what wonderful woody things people are up to.”

The Wood Fair has increased in popularity and size each year and attracts a wide range of exhibitors all keen to showcase their unique products many inspired by the versatility and importance of this vital natural resource – wood. Carrie White, Events Manager for Surrey Hills Enterprises, a Community Interest Company (CIC) who organise the Wood Fair comments: “The Surrey Hills Wood Fair offers something for everyone and we encourage families to come and enjoy a different day out in the Surrey Hills. Discover rural crafts, see working vintage machinery, sample delicious Surrey produce, enjoy horse and cart rides and even climb a tree – there really is something for everyone!” One exhibitor, Susanna Carter is a woodworker specialising in reclaimed and found materials and has supported the Surrey Hills Wood Fair since the beginning, she comments; “The SHWF is one of my favourite fairs, there are so many really interesting people there. Having been an exhibitor since the beginning is very special. The fair is not just about local crafts and people selling, it encompasses wood fuel,

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Here’s our top 10 reasons to come along; 1. Traditional Wood Skills and Techniques You’ll discover some truly talented and interesting people who work with wood. We have a team of coppice workers who will be showcasing their skills from basket weaving and willow demonstrations to sculpting and charcoal making. You’ll have the opportunity to have a go yourself as well as buy a whole host of wood products.

Susanna Carter and Jon Sinclair, big supporters of the Wood Fair

John Sinclair, coppice worker from the Surrey and Sussex Coppice group comments; “The coppice world is full of diversity; there is always something useful and productive to do whatever the season, whatever the weather and it all contributes to the long-term future of our native ﬂora and fauna for generations to come. It’s hard graft but in a worthwhile cause. The Wood Fair offers something for

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everyone young and old there is a really interesting mix of exhibitors and visitors so it isn’t just another work day, it’s fun as well.” 2. Chainsaw Carving Demonstrations The ever popular Tree Pirates return to the Surrey Hills Wood Fair with their amazing skills and engaging personalities. Watch this dynamic team of chainsaw artists captivate their audience and create wooden sculptures of any size – not to be missed! 3. The Man in the Moon Theatre Tent The Man In The Moon Theatre Tent returns. You’ll be entertained by various artists who will be performing a series of themed shows and workshops throughout both days. As well as watching, children will have the opportunity to get up on stage and take part in the performances. 4. Live Music Entertainment is big on the agenda and we have a host of local bands performing throughout the two day event, co-ordinated by the Academy of Contemporary Music (ACM) in Guildford. We’ve got acoustic busking areas throughout the site as well as a main stage where you can see top quality performances from local musicians. Also returning will be the Surrey Hills Ukulele Big Band who will again perform on the main stage and whilst moving around the fair on a Horse and Wagon! 5. Steam Powered Saw Mill The Wood Fair wouldn’t be the same without the awe inspiring large scale machinery used within the wood industry. This year we have something really special for steam enthusiasts – a 1926 steam powered saw mill! Come and watch it in action slicing up large logs. To bring us up to date, Jas P Wilson will be showcasing today’s modern machinery and demonstrating how it is used to manage our woodlands. The Rural Life Centre will be on hand with historical facts and their fine collection of tools used throughout the ages by foresters. 6. Animal Attractions The ever popular Horse and Wagon rides make a welcome return and will take you on a gentle circuit of the site. You’ll also be able to see horses at work and the traditional art of horse logging. The heavy horses will amaze you with their strength

Surrey Hills Trust Fund Profits made from the Wood Fair will help to support the Surrey Hills Trust Fund which has been established in partnership with the Community Foundation for Surrey to help conserve and enhance the Surrey Hills landscape. The fund provides grants to support projects, programmes and activities that benefit the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and ensure our countryside is enjoyed by generations to come. One project the Surrey Hills Trust Fund has recently supported is the Leatherhead Youth Project (LYP) who help local young people to make safe, happy, resilient, and positive changes in their lives and in their community. The LYP took a group of young people out into the Surrey Hills to do Forest School Survival Skills training, which involved building shelters, camp fires and learning how to forage for food, as well as outdoor team building. They also did a mountain bike course on Leith Hill, learning how to navigate the trails, understand the environment and work together. The aim was to offer a unique outdoor learning experience to young people who may not always get the opportunity, helping them engage with the Surrey Hills countryside and boosting confidence and learning. Joe Crome, General Manager, LYP comments: “We were delighted to receive this grant from the Surrey Hills Trust Fund and work with the group of students. The programme we provided has not only been great fun but provided the students with new skills vital for learning and helped to boost confidence.”

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Ancient woodland has particular significance in terms of historic and nature conservation importance and the Surrey Hills boasts over 4500 hectares of ancient woodland covering 12% of the AONB. The Woodland Trust, Surrey Wildlife Trust, Merrist Wood, Plumpton College and the Surrey Hills Society will all be on hand to give advice on woodland management, conservation and wildlife as well as providing great ideas for how you can get out and enjoy woodland. Kids can take part in activities by Willows Forest School as well as ‘Down in the Woods’ bush craft who will be doing open fire cookery demonstrations. 8. Children’s Activities There’s a big focus on families this year with lots on offer for children ranging from tree climbing and a zip wire to storytelling, face painting, craft making, archery and much much more... In the centre of the Birtley Estate is a lake, why not take a gentle ride around the Birtley lake in a wooden canoe or take part in some pond dipping! 9. Local Produce Discover a whole host of interesting stalls to browse and buy from including some great local produce. Take the opportunity to stock up on cakes, pies, local meat, chutneys, jams, honey, local sweets, fudge and much more. If you’re interested in sampling or buying a local tipple we’ve got the The Crafty Brewing Company and something really different this year is the Tiger Lily Bus Company who will be bringing their Sparkling Wine Bus! As ever we’ve got great refreshment stands situated around the site to keep you going all day including the Fillet and Bean a state of the art mobile kitchen modelled on the iconic American Airtsream, the Cookie Bar Bus, Cara Gorda Cantina, a vibrant street food truck and much more… 10. Surrey Hills Enterprises & Cows! Surrey Hills Enterprises, a Community Interest Company are responsible for bringing you the Surrey Hills Wood Fair and a new element to the show this year is a marquee where our member businesses can showcase their talents and expertise. Cows will also be making an appearance at this year’s Wood Fair – the decorated variety rather than live ones! CowParade the world’s largest public art event, saw over 60 decorated cows displayed throughout Surrey this summer. There will be a near final opportunity to see lots of the cows before they head off to auction and pastures new! Find out more about www. cowparadesurreyhills.com for further information.

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and gentleness in moving trees and you’ll find out how horse and man work so well together. 7. Woodland Education Come and learn about the importance of woodland in the Surrey Hills, one of the most wooded Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty in England with almost 40% woodland cover.

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St Mary’s Church Pixham Saturday 10th September 10am-4pm St. Mary’s Church, Pixham Lane, Dorking will be open on Saturday 10th September 2016 between 10am and 4pm for Heritage Open Day. Enjoy displays by local artists, musicians, photographers and historians. Take a look at this unusual example of the work of the Edwardian Architect Sir Edwin Lutyens. Tasty refreshments available throughout the day. West Horsley Methodist Church Saturday September 10th 10am-12 noon and 2pm-4pm Sunday 11th September 2pm-4pm The 140 year old pretty chapel will be open as part of the National Heritage weekend. There will be an extensive collection of archives and a quiz for children. It has good wheelchair access and there will be light refreshments. You are also welcome to the service on Sunday at 10.30am. More details phone 01483 282929. The Street (next to Village Hall) KT24 6DD.

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a talk about how they cope with emergencies and other invaluable things they do. They are supported only by donations so please come and support them on the 12th September. Newdigate Local History Society Tuesday 13th September – 7.30 pm There is an AGM at 7.30pm followed by a talk by Sir Brian Unwin on ‘Fanny Burney and the French Connection’ at Newdigate Village Hall, Kingsland, Newdigate, RH5 5DA. Fanny Burney was an English novelist, diarist and playwright who lived between 1752 to 1840 –go along and find out more about her long and fascinating life. Admission is FREE and all are welcome. Contact 01306 631233 for further information. Opera at Dorking Halls Thursday 15th and Monday 26th September at 7.30pm Dorking Halls will be hosting two nights of opera, Puccini’s Turandot featuring the famous aria ‘Nessun dorma’ comes in a recording from Sydney Harbour, and there is a live relay of Bellini’s Norma from the Royal Opera House in London. Tickets are £17.50, tel: 01306 881717 to book tickets and find out more information. Dorking Museum Family Event Saturday 17th September from 2pm-3.30pm Every month Dorking Museum holds a family fun day suitable for children up to the age of 10 years and their families. In September it’s all about farming in the Dorking area. Investigate the old objects in the museum along with the old maps and see how farming has changed over the years. You can find out more about the local Dorking hens, colour in pictures and generally have a fun and informative time. Parents are asked to stay with their children for the time they are there. There is no need to book, just drop in anytime between 2pm-3.30pm, all materials will be provided and the event is free with your museum entry although donations are always welcome to cover costs. The museum is located at 62 West Street Dorking Surrey RH4 1BS. For more information and general enquiries you can email admin@dorkingmuseum.org.uk, phone 01306 876591 or visit the website at www.dorkingmuseum.org.uk/events/ family-activities-at-dorking-museum. Capel’s Got Talent Saturday 17th September doors open 6:45pm This is a charity event to raise money to build a new sports pavillion on Capel Recreation Ground and all monies raised will go to the ‘Capel Sports Pavillion Fund.’If you feel like a good night out on Saturday 17th September then join in with Capel’s Got Talent. You can participate as an audience member or a contestant – you are guaranteed a fun filled fantastic evening. They have their very own equivalent to judging panelists Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden and David Walliams with an equivalent Ant as compere – but unfortunately no Dec. You don’t have to live in Capel to September 2016

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take part in the show and they are looking for entries that will be accepted on a first come-first served basis. So, if you have any hidden talents they would love to hear from you. It’s open to all ages and any talent. Closing date for entries is Thursday 15 September. Acts commence at 7:30pm and tickets are £10 per head and free for children under 10years old, under 16’s must be accompanied by an adult. The evening will take place at Capel Memorial Hall and a licensed bar and food are available. You can apply for an application from by contacting Anthony Birch – email: anthony.birch@sladeedwards.co.uk or Tamara Pearce – email: capelsgottalent@gmail.com Tickets from Anthony Birch - 01306 712696 or email anthony.birch@ sladeedwards.co.uk. Horsley Garden Society Saturday 17th September 2pm-4pm Come along in September to their Autumn Show to see the very best of Horsley’s fruit, vegetables and ﬂowers on display at the West Horsley Village Hall. Admission is free and refreshments are available. Horsley Garden Society holds ﬂower and produce shows, meetings, lectures and visits that bring together those with an interest in gardening. New members and visitors are always welcome. Anyone interested in membership at the modest cost of £5.00 per annum should contact the Chairman, Roger Lindsay, email r.lindsay339@btinternet.com or the Membership Secretary, Terry Lazenby, email terrylazenby@terrylazenby.plus.com.

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Highway 49 Saturday 17th September 7pm An evening of Blues, Gospel and a little Rock ‘N Roll. Highway49 is a duo led by Chris Hollingsworth who is vicar of St John the Baptist, West Byﬂeet. Entrance is by donation towards a new piano for the church and the Anthony Nolan Trust. All welcome. At St Martin’s Church, East Horsley KT24 6RL. Hatchlands Park Canine Capers Sunday 18th September, 11am-4pm Enjoy fun and games with your four-legged friends in these friendly competitions. Categories for all types and ages! Normal admission applies +£2 per class check the website for more details at www.nationaltrust.org.uk/hatchlandspark or call 01483 222482. West Horsley Parish Council Tuesday 20th September 2016 Their monthly Parish Council meeting takes place on Tuesday 20 September 2016 at 8pm at West Horsley Village Hall. Everyone welcome. For more information please see www.westhorsley.info or contact clerk@westhorsley.info Ocean Film Festival - Dorking Halls Friday 23rd September Following on from last year’s great success, the Ocean Film Festival World Tour is returning to the UK for its third season.

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Why choose a prep school? Sean Skehan, headmaster, Barrow Hills School, looks at some of the reasons. As a parent, choosing a school has to be one of the most significant decisions that you will make for your child. For some parents an independent prep school will be one of the choices they are considering; for others, it may never have crossed their mind that this could be the right school for their child. An all-round education The independent nature of a prep school could give your child access to opportunities - academic, extracurricular and pastoral- that are not always available in the state system. A good prep school will help your children to enjoy their childhood for longer because of the security and care it offers until thirteen. It can protect them from some of the less pleasant pressures of growing up while developing qualities of character which will be the foundation of happy and successful teenage years. An obsession with academic achievement above all else is something of which both state and prep schools can be guilty, focusing on league tables and SATS results at the expense of a great all-round education. The pressure associated with this type of environment is rarely helpful. A good school will strike a balance between academic achievement, creativity, and sport, and the development of the attitudes and qualities essential to happiness and fulfillment.

Smaller class size For many parents, class size is a key factor in considering a prep school. Typically averaging a maximum of twenty, smaller class sizes help teachers to really get to know each child’s academic abilities, allowing them more time to focus on each individual. We know that spending quality time with children reaps rewards, in fact, research from Durham University claims that children who attend private school benefit from the equivalent of two years’ extra education by the time they are sixteen. The opportunity for a teacher to invest more time in understanding how a child ticks and establishing her or his pastoral and academic needs is the great strength of a prep school. More sport Sport encourages a healthy, fitter lifestyle, helps children to be team players and leaders, and to deal with victory and defeat. In a prep school your child may enjoy up to five hours sport per week, including team games, matches and dedicated sports afternoons. As well as developing their physical sporting abilities your child will also get to revel in the whole match experience; travelling, the all-important match tea and the hearty ‘three cheers’ at the end of the game – fond memories that will stay with them for life. Check what the prep school’s policy is in relation to matches. Some have a ‘sport for all’ philosophy; every

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child has the opportunity to play in a match every week. Not all schools follow this approach, so while the children may benefit from playing a lot of sport, unless they are particularly talented, they won’t always get the chance to play as part of a school team. Impressive facilities Many parents will identify with an idyllic school setting where their children can be children, spending their early academic years in an environment that allows them to climb trees, kick up leaves, explore the natural world and generally enjoy plenty of fresh air and run around outside to let off steam. Some prep schools are able to provide impressive sports halls, astro-turf, swimming pools and tennis courts, as well as climbing walls, extensive games fields and even access to stunning natural woodland. They may also have science laboratories, drama and dance studios, design technology workshops, art studios and music rooms. Specialist teaching Often prep schools have subject specialist teachers rather than generalist class teachers. At Barrow Hills our French teachers work with children from Nursery (age 2-3) to Year 8 and games teachers work with children from Kindy (age 3-4) to Year 8. This means that the children experience a variety of learning techniques and forge strong relationships with a range of teachers. A prep school usually includes a wider range of subjects, such as languages, drama and music, with a broader range of musical instrument lessons to try.

Works for working parents In today’s world it is the norm for both parents to be working. Generally, traditional school hours simply don’t match those of the average working day. Prep schools are more likely to accommodate the child care needs of working parents, allowing a stress-free and seamless transition from home to school, without having to make complicated arrangements involving other child care providers. At Barrow Hills for example, the day starts at 8am with a breakfast club. Any child can go home as late as 6pm; the older children can do their homework and the younger ones relax by playing a quiet game. And there is a healthy snack to keep hungry tummies happy until dinner time! Communication At prep school parents are invited to parent consultations two or three times per year and can expect three written reports, keeping them informed about their child’s progress and achievements. We are able to spend more time talking with you regularly about how your child is progressing and about her or his academic and pastoral needs. Exam Preparation Prep schools put preparation for examinations in the context of a broad and balanced education. They will often prepare children for exams by offering guidance on the correct exam technique rather than teaching to the test, often the approach with SATS. There are of course always exceptions to this rule so be sure to find out more about a prep school’s policy on this when you visit.

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<19 JOTTINGS - YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD The Festival will showcase the best selection of ocean themed short films from all over the globe, celebrating the mysteries of the big blue and documenting the pure magnificence and wonders of the ocean with a screening at Dorking Halls on Friday 23rd September. The event takes place across the country and will be shown in 30 towns and cities around the UK. This year’s films celebrate the raw power and beauty of the ocean featuring adventurous female British kayakers and courageous surfers, as well as the rare and unique marine life of the majestic underwater world. Each film features incredible characters and stories. Inspiring and thought provoking, the Ocean Film Festival World Tour is filled with incredible cinematography, touching interviews and insightful narrations that will captivate and mesmerise audiences. Featuring awe-inspiring underwater scenes and fast-paced wave sequences that have been captured from unbelievable vantage points, each of the festival’s films also convey a deep respect and appreciation for the world’s oceans and the creatures that call them home. To find out more about these amazing films go to http://www.oceanfilmfestival.co.uk. You can also book tickets via this website or through Dorking Halls at www. dorkinghalls.co.uk. Dorking Museum Saturday 24th September Take a trip into history, deep underground! Dorking’s famous South Street caves date back to the 17th century.

See the galleries, well shafts and wine cellars and visit the ‘mystery chamber’ 50ft below street level. Tours take around 45 minutes. The museum’s popular open days on Saturday 10th September (Heritage Open Days) and 24th September are already sold out, but look on the website for further openings. Group tours (up to 12 adults or youths) can be still arranged by appointment and take place between the hours of 9am and 8pm. Group tours are £60 for adult groups, £50 youth groups, £30 youth charity organisations. For details, visit www.dorkingmuseum. org.uk/south-street-caves-2/ or email Graham Speed on caves@dorkingmuseum.org.uk. Dorking Museum exhibition: ‘Take Part Art’ exhibition Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays until 24th September School children and those involved with the museum’s monthly family activities recently helped to create a unique work of art of embossed metal foil tiles based on patterns found in the Museum and in and around Dorking. The completed collection of artwork is currently on display in the Museum for all to see, until Saturday 24th September. You are invited to go along to see this fascinating display of local creativity. 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. Community Litter Pick Saturday 24th September Meet West Horsley Village Hall 10am. Litter pickers, gloves and high viz waistcoats provided. Help keep the village looking good for a couple of hours then enjoy coffee and cake in the Village Orchard. All welcome. Contact: Cllr. P. Holt 07909 963466. © National Trust Images/Hannah Elliott. Registered Charity Number 205846.

RHS Wisley Photography Morning Saturday 24th September at 7:30am If you’re a budding photographer or an established professional this is a fabulous opportunity in late September to beat the crowds and make the most of that lovely early morning September light in beautiful surroundings. Capture the beauty of the garden as early autumn hues provide you with the perfect canvas. Tickets can be booked in advance via the website. For more information about events at RHS Leith Hill Place, near Dorking Wisley go to the website at www.rhs.org.uk/wisley or call Dorking Leith Hill Place, near A recital with a difference: Dorking Leith Hill Place, near 0845 260 9000. A recital with a difference:

'Notes from the piano stool' with A recital with a difference: 'Notes from the piano stool' with David Owen Norris, plus cream tea the piano stool' with Surrey Challenge Charity Fundraising Event Wednesday 14 Sept, Hills 2.30pm £22 David Owen 'Notes Norris,from plus cream tea David Owen Norris, plus cream tea Wednesday 14 Sept, 2.30pm £22 Sunday 25th September Wednesday 14 Sept, 2.30pm £22music Talk: The of George Butterworth Talk: The music of George Would you like to take part in one of the largest sporting Sunday 4 Sept, 2pm £5 ButterworthTalk: The music of George Butterworth events in Surrey? If you love walking or running then this Sunday 4 Sept, 2pm £5 Sunday 4 Sept, 2pm £5 To book, call 0344event 249 1895 is the for or you. Half the money raised will go to the To book, call 0344 249 1895 or online at: nationaltrust.org.uk/ To book, call 0344 249 1895 or Community Foundation for Surrey, who are an independent online at: nationaltrust.org.uk/ leith-hill-place online at: nationaltrust.org.uk/ leith-hill-place charitable trust established to inspire local giving for local leith-hill-place

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JOTTINGS - YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD groups who are making a difference to the quality of local community life. The Community Foundation established the Surrey Hills Trust Fund to exclusively help local projects and community groups within the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). Those raising funds by participating in the Surrey Hills Challenge will enable the Trust Fund to help local projects conserving the AONB and support the people who live, work and enjoy the area. People of all ages and fitness can participate in four different running and walking challenges. The Greensand Way will form the backdrop to the event where the super fit can face the ultimate challenge with ‘The Ultra’, a 60km run, ‘The Half’, no ordinary walk or run in the park of 21km, ‘The Ten’, a fast and furious 10km or ‘The Five’, a family challenge 5km event. The event is open to everyone. To find out more about the Community Foundation for Surrey go to www. surreycommunityfoundation.org. Participants under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult or guardian. For more information or to register for the event visit www. surreyhillschallenge.com or call 01483 720459 / 542221. Barnett Hill Plant Sale Sunday 25th September from 10am until 12noon. Barnett Hill Conference Centre in Wonersh is holding its Autumn Plant Sale on Sunday 25th September from 10am to 12 noon. This is a plant sale only with free entry and parking on the estate. No refreshments will be served and the gardens will be closed.There will be is a wonderful selection of fantastic plants at reasonable prices. Nearly all of the plants on sale are propagated on site either from seed or cuttings from plants growing on the estate. There is a wide range of shrubs, herbaceous, climbers, grasses, Mediterranean and tropical plants available. Many of the varieties are unusual and not widely available. There will also be a range of autumn bedding plants for sale. This year the BHPS will be supporting The Animal Protection Trust whose main function is the rescue and rehoming of unwanted domestic animals. The event is at Barnett Hill Conference Centre, Blackheath Lane, Wonersh. GU5 0RF call 01483 893361 for more information or check the website at www.sundialgroup.com. Bridge - New Courses for Beginners Thursday 29th September New Bridge courses for beginners are now available starting in September with Bridge taster sessions in Guildford for beginners and Cafe Bridge for existing players. Contact Douglas Wright on douglaswright@3countiesbridge.com or call him on 07801 989630 for more details. Dorking Museum exhibition: ‘Dorking 1916’ Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from September 29th This is the third of a popular series of 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 September 2016

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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. 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. Capel Choral Society New season 2016 / 2017 The Capel Choral Society, CCS, was founded over 100 years ago with the aim of encouraging people of all ages and backgrounds to get together to make music. Their new season for 2016/17 is underway and will culminate in taking part in the Leith Hill Music Festival in April next year. The choir will be covering Mendelssohn’s great choral masterpiece Elijah, for the LHMF 2017. In addition the Capel Choir will start reahearsing for its traditional Christmas concert on Monday 5th December, in the Capel Memorial Hall. This will include performances of music by Mendelssohn and Buxtehude, together with seasonal music and carols. The new LHMF season will see the debut of the new festival conductor Jonathan Willcocks who has recently taken over from Brian Kay who has stepped down after 21 years. Jonathan will be rehearsing the combined festival choirs in the New Year, but there is an opportunity to sing

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Severs - is a common overuse injury in children; with pain in the heel where the Achilles tendon inserts. Again this especially occurs in physically active children who play lots of sport. It usually occurs during adolescent growth spurts and is only temporary; but if persistent then physiotherapy can help. Many overuse injuries in children can be prevented. The key to prevention is to avoid overdoing any single sport, doing regular stretching and giving growing bodies adequate rest between practices or games. FIND OUT MORE If your child or teenager experiences any pain or you would like any advice to prevent overuse injuries please call Physio1to1 01483 424470 to book an appointment with me.

Overuse injuries can affect muscles, ligaments, tendons, bones and growth plates. In children, these structures are still growing and the growth is generally uneven. Bones grow first which pulls at tight muscles and tendons. This uneven growth pattern makes younger athletes more susceptible to muscle, tendon, and growth plate injuries. Muscles and tendons adapt to stressâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s how they become stronger. But they also need to rest and rebuild between the episodes of stress. With an overuse injury the muscle or tendon receives the stress but never gets a chance to rest. Growth plates are the areas of developing cartilage where bone growth occurs in children. The growth plates are weaker than the nearby ligaments and tendons. Repetitive stress can lead to injury of the growth plate and disrupt the normal growth of the bone.

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GARDENING An Inca Garden at Hampton Court

With Beth Otway

so they were really keen to have a public entrance – during the show, people will be able to go in and out, which I really like. BO: Yes, it’s wonderful to see a Show Garden that visitors to the show can access, and really experience themselves. JJ: The thing I like about the garden is that it’s colourful. It’s a fun garden, and I hope it’ll inspire people.

Journey Latin America’s Inca Garden at the RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show has been designed to convey a sense of adventure and travel to its visitors. The Inca Garden reﬂects the experiences of American explorer Hiram Bingham, who discovered the ‘lost’ Inca citadel of Machu Picchu, high in the Peruvian Andes, in 1911.

BO: I am sure your garden will inspire many people. I like your vegetables and your courgettes too. JJ: They’re all traditional Inca crops. BO: I have grown all of these vegetables - they are fun to grow. Who built the garden?

I caught up with Jennifer Jones, the designer of Journey Latin America’s Inca Garden, to find out more about this interesting garden, which was designed for the RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show. BO: Hi Jennifer, are you pleased with the garden? JJ: I am, I’m really pleased with it. Yes! I didn’t know that much about tropical plants before, so it’s been really interesting – I’ve learnt so much. I’ve learnt about whole new sections of plants that I just had no idea about. BO: How long were you researching the plants for the garden? JJ: We started researching last October. You have to submit the first designs in December. We’ve got quite a lot of plants that are from South America in the garden. I was really lucky, I found a good nursery, Desert & Jungle in Somerset where I got a lot of my plants. BO: What will happen to the plants, when the RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show finishes? JJ: I think some of them are going to go back to Desert & Jungle; I’ve also been in touch with The Living Rainforest in Berkshire. I sent them a list with the plants I have - they’ll have anything we can give them. I’ve designed the garden so that we won’t throw very much away. All the stone is going back to the stone supplier - it can be re-used again, and all the plants are going to go to a good home. BO: What’s the experience of designing the garden been like? JJ: Well, Journey Latin America has been a great sponsor of the garden, and it’s been a great opportunity for me, it’s an opportunity I wouldn’t have had otherwise. It’s been a really interesting garden, because JLA are all about visiting countries, 26

Top left: Jennifer Jones in the Journey Latin America’s Inca Garden Above: Another view of the garden

JJ: Surrey Hills Landscaping - Mark Leverton, built the garden, they did all the stone. Mark was really good - we had a little blip this morning, he was straight here, helping us out – he was unﬂappable. BO: And is there anyone else you’d like to thank? JJ: I’ve mentioned JLA, who have been great, Rob from Desert & Jungle who has been great with the plants, and my family who have been great as well! My mum has helped out too. Surrey Hills Landscaping have been brilliant. It’s been a great experience all round! FIND OUT MORE You can read a longer version of this interview at www.pumpkinbeth.com where you’ll also ﬁnd more information about the RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show, gardening advice for the month ahead, and much more besides. All images by Beth Otway. www. deserttojungle.com - 01823 443701 www.surreyhillslandscaping.co.uk

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under his baton on Saturday 15th October at a ‘Come & Sing’ session in Dorking Halls. The works to be rehearsed are Fauré’s Requiem, and a work by Jonathan himself, called Sing Africa. Booking is via the Festival website www.lhmf. org.uk, or contact Capel Choral Society for details at www. capelchoralsociety.com. The choir’s rehearsals start on Monday 5th September in Capel Memorial Hall at 7.45pm, and new singers are always very welcome. There are no auditions involved and it’s not essential to be able to read music - just join the choir and discover the great joy of choral singing! Free computer course with Age Concern Mole Valley 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 with the option of additional weeks to reinforce and build on what you’ve learned. 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 as well as 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 but computers will also be provided, it’s your choice. Age Concern are also looking for volunteer help with their Dorking courses on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays between the hours of 10.15 am to 2.15 pm. If you have basic skills in tablet and computer use, have clear communication skills and a friendly and patient personality, then please contact them for more information on ways you can help. Before joining the course, you must register your interest by telephoning 07442 017169 / 01306 899104 or by email: info@ageconcernmolevalley.org.uk. Registered Charity No 1111678 Workers Education Association - WEA Fetcham and Bookham Branch September / October 2016 courses From the end of September there will be a range of new courses available such as; ‘Current and International Affairs’, ‘The origins of us’, ‘The Portsmouth to London Road’, ‘Digital Imaging with Photoshop Elements’, ‘Managing your digital camera’ and ‘Dressmaking’. If you would like a brochure containing more information please contact Joy Tapping on 01306 713355 check the website at www. fetchamandbookham.org.uk or email rolfey27543@ virginmedia.com . Surrey Hills Singing School - A Family of Choirs September Open Rehearsals Media coverage over recent years has frequently highlighted the physical and mental health benefits of singing but did you know that singing within a group can add a whole new dimension to the experience? Benefits such as the thrill of singing in harmony, undertaking each musical journey as part of a team, the strong social camaraderie and emotional support that exists within each choir, as well as across September 2016

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choirs, provides singers with a greater confidence. The Surrey Hills Singing School is a family of choirs centred in Cranleigh and Guildford, attracting singers from as far afield as Dorking, Horsham, Woking and Farnham. Comprised of four choirs, from adult to child and experienced to novice, they are sure to have a choir to suit you so why not go along to one of their open rehearsals during September and try them out? All the choirs sing many styles of songs and perform from memory. The adult choirs have a wider repertoire with songs from the shows, popular songs, spirituals, folk songs, early music, and “classical” music from all eras, whilst the children like to sing musicals, pop, gospel and songs from Disney films. Support is given through recordings and part files available by download. Musical Director, Debbie Walton, also instructs all her students in musicianship and vocal technique through the vocal warm-ups and repertoire. If you love to sing, or would love to share a hobby with your child, then try the open rehearsals for the non-auditioned choirs throughout September commencing on Monday 12th September. SH Singers rehearse Monday mornings 9.45-12 noon at Ewhurst Baptist Church, the Training Choir rehearse from 3.30-4.15pm and Young Voices from 4.30-5.30pm on Mondays at the Cranleigh C of E Primary School. If you are an experienced singer and looking for a choir who enjoys performing to a high standard and participating in competitions, then contact Debbie to try out the Chamber Choir. Visit the website for more details on each of the

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December. The recorded music afternoons will continue as usual on every third Wednesday, and don’t forget that there is scrabble every other Friday, social bridge twice a month, and table tennis and snooker every Monday afternoon. Peter Humphreys has planned his Autumn walks which start on 7 September with a short walk on Holmwood Common. The other short walks are on the first Wednesdays of October, November and December and the long walks start on 14 September along the Wey canal at Ripley. There will be two other long walks on the second Wednesdays of October and November excluding December. Peter usually makes sure that there is a pub stop for lunch and he is very happy for you to ring him for full information of all the walks on 01372 378347. There will be no strolls until the New Year. Also, did you know that there are several rooms available for hire at the Institute, morning, afternoon or evening, on a daily, weekly or monthly basis or for one specific occasion as required? There is limited parking but the Swan Centre multi-storey is close by. Some of the activities are free but membership of the Institute costs only £5 a year. You can pick up a newsletter from the Institute and enjoy a cup of coffee or tea in the library which is open every morning and where you can borrow books as well as DVD’s. Sarah is in the office every morning from 9.30am-12.30am, and she can provide with all the details about joining a walk, events or hiring a room. You can contact her by phone on 01372 360508 or by email to lca2@btconnect.com. The Institute is located at 67 High Street, Leatherhead, KT22 8AH. Betchworth Parish Church Organ Recital Saturday 1st October at 4pm Andrew Cantrill, one of the UK’s most experienced and versatile church musicians and an ex pupil of Reigate Grammar school, is giving the next recital on the Kenneth Tickell organ in Betchworth Parish Church on Saturday 1st October at 4.00 pm. Andrew’s career has taken him to three continents, working in schools, churches and cathedrals, and he has appeared in some of the world’s most prestigious venues as conductor, organist and singer. He has held cathedral positions in Wellington, New Zealand, and in Buffalo, USA and is now organist of The Royal Hospital School, Holbrook, Suffolk. The programme for this recital will feature Scandinavian music built around a pair of Chaconnes (a baroque variation form) by the Danish composer, Buxtehude, as well as music by Sark (Denmark), Effestol and Grieg (Norway). The Norwegian pieces are particularly lovely and include the very well known ‘Wedding Day at Troldhaugen’ written by Griegas a memorial of his and his wife Nina’s 25th Wedding anniversary. The recital will conclude with popular French music by Joseph Bonnet, Lefébure-Wély and Guilmant. Admission is £12 for adults and £8 for children under 14 years, the price includes a glass of wine or a soft drink. Tickets are available from: 01737 843498 or via the website at betchworthchurchmusic@hotmail.co.uk or you can buy tickets at the door on the day.

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Cowdray Farm Shop & Café The Farm Shop & Café are the hub of the Cowdray Estate and represent so much of the Estate’s holistic ethos. The sourcing policy is of the highest standard and starts with their own home grown produce. They support local suppliers whenever they are able and source only the very best produce for the store. The beef comes from the Home Farms and the lambs are grazed on Cowdray land. The Head Butcher is in the enviable position of being able to talk with the farmer about how the animals are reared and the impact that this has on the quality of the meat. Their award winning venison is available from the butcher’s counter, and this meat is perhaps one of their most sustainable food sources. They buy their pork from Scott’s of Storrington who farm their free range pigs a few miles from Cowdray. The team cure cuts of bacon to the Cowdray speciﬁc recipe, smoke some in the traditional way and leave the rest green. The team also make the famous Cowdray sausages to several different recipes, none involving any preservatives. Fresh ﬁsh from Andrew Johnson and his team is available every Friday between 11.30am-4.00pm. The Café serves food from 9am to 5pm, from breakfast to sandwiches and snacks, to substantial meals made from scratch using traditional artisan techniques, as well as the best Cowdray and local produce. Cowdray Sweet Greens Juice and Cold Porridges are available to buy from Cowdray’s Juice Bar. The Juice Bar is open seven days a week 8.30am-4.00pm serving takeaway juices, hot drinks, paninis and healthy snacks. Here are some recipes from Ben Jupp, Head Chef at the Cowdray Farm Shop & Café. These dishes are currently available at the Café.

Grilled Halloumi with Courgetti Noodles

Crayfish Linguine with Chilli, Shallots and Garlic

This is for one portion, so scale up accordingly.

Ingredients

1 halloumi cheese cut into thin slices; 1 courgette spiralized; handful of marinated olives; handful of mixed fresh tomatoes; fresh rocket; handful of pinenuts; sprig of basil

100g linguini; 1 shallot, chopped; 1 chilli, chopped; 1 garlic clove, chopped; handful of cooked crayfish tails; chopped parsley; salt and pepper; 1 teaspoon butter; ¼ lemon

Lemon dressing

Serves 1

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Method: • Cook pasta • Sweat chillies, shallots and garlic in butter • Add crayfish • Cook for 2 minutes • Add pasta to the crayfish mix and add parsley, salt and pepper and a squeeze of lemon

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RECIPES Cowdray Sweet Greens Juice

Raspberry Tart

This makes one jug. Ingredients 1 bag of spinach; ½ pineapple (ﬂesh only); 1 lemon rind removed; 6 large apples, cored; fresh mint Method: • Blitz in your juicer • Add about 6 leaves of mint to the juice. • Serve chilled.

Ingredients Handful of raspberries in each tart 1 teaspoon of raspberry jam in each tart Sweet Pastry 200g plain ﬂour; 50g icing sugar; pinch of salt; 250g unsalted butter; 1 egg

Cold Porridge

Frangipane 150g unsalted butter; 150g ground almonds; 3 medium eggs; 150g caster sugar Serves 4

Ingredients 100g rolled porridge oats; 150ml semi skimmed milk; 1 tablespoon natural Greek yoghurt; 1 teaspoon maple syrup.

Method: • Mix ﬂour, salt, butter and icing sugar together to make a fine breadcrumb. Add the egg and roll the pastry out • Cream together the unsalted butter, eggs and caster sugar, then fold in ground almonds • Roll pastry and line a small tart case (hardcase 8cm diameter) and prick bottom with a fork • Cover the bottom of the case with raspberry jam then scatter raspberries in the middle (to your taste, more will make them wetter) • Fill the rest of the cast half way up with the frangipane and bake at 160ºc for 8 minutes or until golden • Top with some good quality vanilla ice cream and serve

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The Esher Hall Antiques and Fine Art Fair, Friday 7th to Sunday 9th October Showcasing some 35 leading specialist dealers this successful event takes place for the 9th consecutive year in the Esher Hall at Sandown Park Racecourse, Portsmouth Road, Esher, Surrey KT10 9AJ from Friday 7th to Sunday 9th October. Organised by The Antiques Dealers Fair Limited, the fair has earned itself a reputation for its commitment to the highest standards and is the perfect opportunity to purchase quality antiques from reputable specialists. There is a wide range of exhibitors with stands displaying everything from glittering jewellery to walls hung with antique and contemporary paintings. Everything is for sale with prices from £100 to upwards of £50,000. There is ample free parking and the venue is walking distance from Esher railway station. For further details and a list of exhibitors go to the website at http://esherhallfair.com. Come and Sing - Dorking Choral Society Saturday 8th October 10am-5.30pm The Society will be hosting a ‘Come and Sing’ event as part of the Mole Valley Arts Alive Festival in October, and invites anyone with an interest in choral singing to come along, and join in regardless of experience. It promises to be a treat not to be missed! The singers will be tackling ‘Mass in Blue.’, the exhilarating Jazz Mass by Will Todd. Richard Wilberforce will lead the group through this exciting piece, supported by a jazz accompanist and a soprano soloist, culminating in an informal sing-though at the end of the day. The event takes place at the United Reformed Church, West Street, Dorking and costs just £15. Bring your own lunch; tea, coffee, biscuits and cake are provided. For further information see dorkingchoralsociety.org Horsley Decorative & Fine Arts Society Wednesday 12th October The Society is on its annual break. The monthly lectures will resume on 12th October with a talk on British Railway Posters by Charles Harris in East Horsley Village Hall at 10.30am (coffee available 9.45am-10.15am). Visitors (£5) and new members welcome. For more information and the full programme phone 01372 451015 or visit their website: www.horsleydfas.org.uk.

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University of the Third Age - U3A Wednesday 26th October 10am-4pm If would like to know more about the University of the Third Age, now’s your chance. If you are retired and no longer in full-time work then this could be for you. An open at the Christian Centre in Dorking will reveal all so get yourself along, there will be cake and plant stalls on the day. For more details check the website at http://www.dorkingu3a. org.uk/. Destiny Betrayed,’ Performed by the Freewheelers Theatre Company Sunday 9th October at the Leatherhead Theatre The Freewheelers Theatre Company is an inclusive Leatherhead based company for disabled and non-disabled artists alike, using dance, film, music and animation. They entertain, innovate and collaborate and challenge perceptions often surprising people with their performances. They are currently performing ‘Destiny Betrayed,’ a gripping tale of love, war, betrayal and destiny, based on a real event. It takes the audience on a journey from 1905 and through the muddy trenches of the First World War. During preparation for the play, the company of 19 actors researched their own families’ connections to WW1. Now that they are taking the show on tour, Freewheelers are inviting audiences to send in copies of any WW1 photos they have; these will form a key part of the production’s multimedia backdrop. Images should be submitted to WW1photos@freewheelerstheatre.co.uk. The performance is surtitled, audio-described and BSL interpreted. Tickets are on sale now and are £10 for adults (concessions £5; carers come free) plus booking fee. You can book online at www.WeGotTickets.com for more information go to http:// freewheelerstheatre.co.uk/ or you can email Jessica at jessica@freewheelerstheatre.co.uk. Dorking Education Centre - DEC Dorking Courses starting in October. DEC is a not for profit organisation run by volunteers offering a range if interesting morning two hour courses for five, ten or twenty weeks depending on your choice of course. Courses are held at the Christian Centre next to St Martin’s Church in Dorking. Starting in October they have seven courses available, including one with the popular and interesting archaeologist, Dr Julie Wileman on the Archaeology of Vikings, History and Archaeology of Dorking, Maritime Archaeology and Oceania in the Pacific. Lalage Grundy is lecturing on Surrey Woodland, and Leslie Pitcher is presenting a well-illustrated study of Renaissance Art. Dr Mark Biswell, a geologist is teaching his speciality, Geological Hazards. Courses start at £32, for more details or a booklet contact Alfie on 01306 889807 or email alfie. hine@hotmail.co.uk. Lynne Sandford a Mother’s Plea I am the mother of Michael Sandford, the 20 year old Dorking man arrested in Las Vegas in June for attempting to

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Get together to support St Catherine’s Hospice St Catherine’s Hospice is asking the local community to bring together their family, friends or work colleagues for a Big Get Together to support their local hospice this October. They say that ‘staying in is the new going out’ and now, St Catherine’s has teamed up with eleven other hospices across Surrey, Sussex, Kent and Berkshire, to launch a brand new initiative that asks people to swap a night out for a night in, in exchange for donations from guests for their hospice-tality. By staying in, it’s not only a chance for you to show that you’re the host with the most, it’s also a chance to show your support for St Catherine’s, and to help make sure that the local hospice can continue to provide vital end of life care to people in your local community.

for your donations and template invitations, posters and bunting to help you publicise your event. A dedicated website (www.TheBigGetTogether.org.uk) can also help you with ideas and inspiration to make your get together a night to remember. And best of all you can set your date! You might like to host your Big Get Together during Hospice Care Week (3-9 October), when lots of other Big Get Togethers will be taking place, or there might be another date that’s uniquely memorable to you. If you’re interested in ﬁnding out more or would like to register to host a Big Get Together, please visit: http:// www.thebiggettogether.org.uk/hospice/stch/ or call St Catherine’s Fundraising Team on 01293 447361.

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The walk 1. Walk back to the A31 roundabout and cross into the road opposite. Go under a bridge (the Watercress Line) and, a little way beyond it, turn left along a lane, Chawton Park Road/National Cycle Route 23. You will now walk more or less straight ahead for almost 2 miles before you turn off. Along the way, you will initially pass a few houses and then the lane becomes a track. You pass a Chawton Farm information plaque and go through various gates and along a wide grassy avenue through Chawton Park Wood. You ignore various lefts and rights including one very wide track sweeping away left. Shortly after the latter you encounter a fork and take the right-hand branch. Soon after that you turn off, taking the second clear but unsigned path heading away to the right and up through trees. 2. At the top, you reach a fence and walk left looking for a turning off to the right (which may or may not now have a signpost). Here, take this turn right to continue forward, passing a barrier and proceeding along a path which soon merges into a wide vehicle track. Follow this for over half a mile, passing metal gates and barriers, until reaching a small house (on the left-hand side).

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Here, take a bridleway right and follow the track until you reach houses and a road. Turn right along the road but immediately take an unsigned path off right, over grass near a house and along a fenced corridor to reach a field. Walk along the left-hand side of this field and the right-hand side of the next to reach a tarmac drive. Go straight across and along the left-hand side of the next field. Keep going forward until reaching a hedge and dropping down through a gap in it onto a wide stony track (Turners Lane). Turn left and walk up into Bentworth, emerging on a road with the Star Inn to your right. At April 2016 the pub was ‘closed until further notice’. This may or may not be still the case when you do the walk. Fear not though. If it is closed you could use the benches opposite for your picnic. And there is another picnic option and another pub a little way further on. 3. Follow the sign to the school and church and then turn right to walk past the school and straight through the churchyard (a possible picnic spot). The path exits the back of the churchyard and continues to meet a road. Go straight across and into a side road signed to Shalden and Alton. Follow this road round to reach the other pub, the Sun. Continue down a hill. Just after some ‘No Limit’ signs and before a side road right, turn right and go through a wide gap in the hedge into a field. Walk around this clockwise, ignoring the obvious path which heads out half-right. At the far left corner of the field go through into the next field and continue along its left-hand edge to enter a third field. Here, walk straight out to the far side to reach Turners Lane again.

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4. Turn left. Walk for about 1.5 miles along this wide track which undulates up and down. Reach a road. Turn left and walk along, passing a couple of houses, until you find, next to a large oak tree, a footpath sign pointing right. This path takes you out half-left across a field and through into another, very large, field. Continue forward across it to reach a gate on the other side. Emerge on a track, turn right and walk a few yards to reach the dead end of a road. Turn right and quickly left down a track to reach a busy road. Cross to a track labelled ‘Bushy Leaze Wood’. You will walk about almost three quarters of a mile through this wood. You do it by immediately, at the entry barrier, following a yellow arrow off the very wide main track and branching left, up into the trees. At another yellow arrow you are taken left. Now continue along the path following yellow arrows. Reach and cross a wide gravelled track and continue on, ignoring a quick right turn. 5. The path reaches a 5 way junction with a 2 way signpost. You continue straight ahead along a very wide grassy track. Reach a fork with two yellow arrows. Branch right. Eventually you will see, on the right-hand side, a yellow arrow on a post but, beware, it is on the back of the post! Turn right and follow the path as it swings left and along the line of a fence. Opposite the start of a track on the left, look for a yellow arrow on a gap in the fence. Follow the path through here and down a slope. This brings you to a road. Turn right and immediately swing sharp left to walk under the Watercress Line, down to the roundabout on the A31 and across into Chawton.

DISTANCE: 10 miles OS MAPS: Explorer 133 (Haslemere and Petersfield) and uses 132 and 144 STARTING POINT: Park in Chawton village car park. REFRESHMENTS: The Sun Inn, Bentworth. Tel: 01420 562338 www.suninnbentworth.co.uk

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Jane Austen’s House Museum in Chawton, Hampshire is the only house where Jane lived and wrote which is open to the public as a museum. The Museum is open daily throughout the year. From 1st September to 1st January, it is open from 10.30am-4.30pm. Closed 24th26th December. For more information, visit the website at www.jane-austens-house-museum.org.uk.

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Andrew Crisell, our grumpy old git (GOG), recently made a list of potential gripes and was horriﬁed to discover that virtually everything irritated him, the classic symptom of a dreadful old fogey. Here is his latest salvo...

It’s time, folks, that GOG, your friendly neighbourhood whinger, complained about a universal pestilence. It’s been with us for more than half a century, everybody loathes it, and it’s easily cured. Yet it never goes away.

already had a moan about – automated telephone answering – the ear-ache you have to endure about a company’s products and services at least has a rationale: they’re trying to flog you something. I’m talking about so-called backBut muzak seems to Do you know a single soul who has ground music – the acoustic irribenefit no one. It’s gone into a restaurant or hotel or tant we are forced to put up with mere noise, auditory wherever and complained about the all day long in restaurants, pubs, pollution, no better lack of muzak? shopping malls, hotel lobbies, fitthan a road drill, inness clubs and the like. The commercial term for this noise is deed worse, since road drills usually lead to ‘muzak’ – a good word, since it sounds like what it is: a hor- improved roads. rible case of music gone wrong. Probably someone had the idea of mixing up in a computer every kind of music that ex- OK, so let’s suppose we got rid of the muzak ists in the hope of creating the perfect compromise – some- and introduced real music – classical music, thing that everyone would enjoy. But the result is too insipid jazz, folk or rock? Again, I say no! When we to please anyone, yet noticeable enough to annoy. Muzak is listen to real music, we pay it the respect of an enemy of thought and an enemy of conversation. choosing to do so. Nobody should have the right to debase it by thrusting it on us. Nobody wants it and nobody likes it. How many muzak CDs have you got in your collection? Do you know a single soul So – here’s a brilliantly original thought – who has gone into a restaurant or hotel or wherever and what’s wrong with no music at all? Let’s have complained about the lack of muzak? On the other hand, a silence – the quality that enables us to do how often have you felt moved to protest at the insulting some quiet thinking without distraction or to intrusion it represents? Even more to the point, how often make our own, voluntary noise in the form of have you had a helpful response from the staff? a conversation in which speakers don’t have to shout in order to be heard. On the occasions I’ve asked a barman or waitress to turn it off or down, they either cheerfully agree yet do nothing, or tell me they have no control over it. Perhaps muzak is for the secret benefit of those who work in such places, though many have told me that they’re driven almost mad by it – that it’s the sonic equivalent of Chinese water torture. Muzak is not only annoying but inexplicable. It would be understandable, even if infuriating, if the object was to make money for someone, but it doesn’t seem to do even this. In that other infuriating form of auditory effluent that Gog has 36

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Bingo in South Holmwood There is a friendly run bingo group on Friday nights from 8pm to 10pm in South Holmwood village hall and they would love to have a few more players. It is a very enjoyable evening and a good laugh with the opportunity to win a fair amount of money, there is also a very well supported rafﬂe. There is a licensed bar or tea and coffee. Why not give it a try? It costs £8.10 for full cards for the whole evening. Guildford Rambling Club October 2016 If you would like to get involved with Guildford Rambling club it’s worth checking the website for events that are coming up in the October. Generally visitors are welcome to take part unless otherwise stated. Their walks always start at a civilized 10am in the morning and vary in distance. On Sunday 2nd October there will be a nine mile circular walk from Long Sutton, details are available from Olive on 07872 613505. There will be a five mile circular walk on Horsell Common on the morning of Thursday 6th October, starting at Heather Farm, call David R, on 07935 887499, for details. The following Sunday 9th October the walk starts in Selborne for a nine and a half mile figure of eight walk find out more by contacting David A on 07512 147456. On Sunday16th October there will be a ten mile circular walk from Thames Ditton, details are available from Alan B on 07709 604702. Sunday 23rd October’s event will be an eight mile circular walk starting from Blackheath near Chilworth, for more information contact Sally W on 01483 533790.The final walk of the month takes place on Sunday 30th October and Dick will lead a 10 mile circular walk on Thorney Island you can get more details from him on 07516 407936. For more information about Guildford Rambling and how to join you can go to the website at www.guildfordramblingclub. org.uk

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