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Established in 1994, Heritage Open Days is England’s contribution to the European Heritage Days. Over more than 20 years it has grown into the country’s largest heritage festival. Today the festival incorporates guided walks, talks, exhibitions and music and covers the full range of heritage from landmark buildings to beautiful countryside.

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Heritage Open Days is for people of all ages. Some events are designed specifically for younger age groups. Please look out for these opportunities to engage with children and young people.

Anniversary Celebrations Every Heritage Open Days throws up anniversaries that are worthy of celebrating and sharing. This year we congratulate the Mullard Space Science Laboratory, located high up in the Surrey Hills, on its 50th year.

The Leatherhead Museum celebrates its 70th year and S C Fuller in Dorking celebrates its 125th year. All these places will be open during Heritage Open Days. An exhibition in

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the Leatherhead Institute looks back at 50 years of conservation areas and there are two events, at the Surrey Performing Arts Library and the Burford Bridge Hotel, to mark the 200th anniversary of the death of Jane Austen, who had significant local links.

Wheels in Motion Every year the Mole Valley Heritage Open Days organising committee suggest a theme and invite participants to interpret it if they wish. This year the theme title ‘Wheels in Motion’ has given rise to some fascinating and original ideas.

There are transport themes, and trains, buses – including the horse-drawn variety – and the motor car are prominent. Even a fire engine makes an appearance at Leatherhead Parish Church. Industrial history and mechanical heritage also get a look-in from the more obvious and wonderful Lowfield Heath Windmill to the less likely setting of the Friends Meeting House and Fluff-a-torium in Dorking. Mole Valley has had its share of prominent industrialists and their stories arise in various places, including Mickleham churchyard.

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You can even take to the road yourself and see the district courtesy of Hardings Coaches in ‘Mole Valley on the Move’, or enjoy a stationary seat at the Leatherhead Theatre for an entertaining talk by Clive Barham Carter on the history of the motor car: ‘Phaetons to Phantoms’ at the Heritage Open Days launch event.

Details of every event, all of which are free of charge, is available online by visiting www.heritageopendays.co.uk or by picking up a booklet from the Council’s Pippbrook offices in Dorking, Dorking Halls, the HelpShop in Leatherhead, the Leatherhead Institute, local libraries and National Trust properties in the local area.

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RHS WISLEY FLOWER SHOW Celebrating 25 years of the six-day floral extravaganza THE highly anticipated Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Garden Wisley Flower Show is set to make a spectacular return this year as it celebrates its 25 year anniversary.

The popular show will celebrate the milestone occasion with special displays – including a ‘Silver Cascade’ floral art creation - alongside the renowned floral exhibits and spectacular shopping opportunities.

From 5th to 10th September, the RHS flagship garden in Woking will be transformed into a bustling floral extravaganza that is set to end the flower show season on a high. The show will provide an opportunity for local visitors to experience the delights of an RHS flower show on their doorstep, bringing together industry-leading exhibitors, including many

RHS Chelsea and Hampton Court Palace Flower Show medal winners.

The magnificent Glasshouse This summer, RHS Garden Wisley rejoiced another special anniversary; the official opening of The Glasshouse by HM the Queen in 2007. Extending the celebrations to this year’s Flower Show, The Glasshouse’s team of expert gardeners have created an outstanding ‘Bego-lumbo display. The spectacle will see a fascinating combination of the garden’s unusual collection of large and diverse Begonias, including cane, foliage and tuberous types, displayed alongside stunning aquatic Nelumbo (lotus) cultivars. Additionally, visitors will be greeted at The Glasshouse’s entrance with a giant planted birthday cake, created using succulents.

Dahlias galore One of the highlights for many visitors will undoubtedly be the National Dahlia Society (NDS) Annual Show which will showcase the very best in dahlia cultivation. The NDS marquee will ensure that visitors experience a riot

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of colour and will enable them to view more than 100 vibrant competition classes. Also, NDS members will be on hand daily to answer queries from visitors and share their expert advice.

To mark the special 25th anniversary of the RHS Garden Flower Show, the NDS is hosting a special 25th anniversary class, consisting of ‘Five Vases of Five Blooms - Exhibitor’s choice’, meaning each entrant will have to submit 25 dahlias. It will be an eye-catching celebratory display.

Additionally, on Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th September, visitors to the NDS Show are invited to get involved and enter their own blooms into the ‘My Best Garden Dahlia’ competition. On either day, entrants need to bring along a single stem of any type of dahlia that they have grown to

the NDS marquee by noon; it will then be judged by a panel of experts. Places will be announced at 3pm each day, with first, second and third place prizes being awarded.

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Shopping showcase The RHS Garden Wisley Flower Show will be a gardenlovers’ paradise. Not only will visitors be able to view stunning displays and gain expert advice, they will also be able to browse and purchase top-quality plants to take home. Additionally, guest trade stands will be exhibiting garden goods, such as handmade wooden furniture, greenhouses, and outdoor art – all within the beautiful setting of the garden.

The Wisley Plant Centre and Gift Shop will also be stocked with gardening-themed delights to take home, so pop in and take a look.

Above: The glasshouse celebrates 10 years; Right: visitors enjoying RHS Garden Wisley Flower Show © RHS, Tim Sandall.

Floral art competition Another must-see of the show is the Floral Marquee at the edge of Wilson’s Wood. This will house the Surrey area of the National Association of Flower Arrangement Societies (NAFAS) and their eye-catching floral art competition. As always, there’s a theme for all entries and this year’s is ‘Switched On!’. It will see more than 80 competitors using their creative talents to create floral interpretations of the nation’s favourite television programmes.

Of course, with all of the festivities, shopping and walking, visitors may want to stop for a well-earned break.

Throughout the show, there will be opportunities to grab a bite to eat – from tasty lunch options to mouth-watering cakes – and rejuvenate with a selection of drinks.

Autumnal intrigue Visitors to the show will also get to view the new Exotic Garden at RHS Garden Wisley, where they will be able to find lush tropical foliage, showy dahlias and a wide range of palms. Additionally, the annual Surrey Sculpture Society Trail will be running throughout the show, with artistic sculptures nestled around the garden.

There are 12 competition classes, which are: Grand Designs, Upstairs Downstairs, A Place in the Sun, The Cube, Gardeners’ World, Planet Earth, Junior Bake Off, Ever Decreasing Circles, Treasures from Trash, Sky at Night, and Ab Fab. While visiting the NAFAS marquee, don’t miss that special anniversary ‘Silver Cascade’ display.

Expert advice A key benefit for visitors to the RHS Garden Wisley Flower Show, is that visitors will have access to industry experts who will be on hand to provide advice. As well as the insightful RHS team at Wisley, more than 50 specialist nurseries will be able to answer questions, enabling visitors to problem solve and perhaps try something new.

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FIND OUT MORE Garden admission is free to RHS members. For further information about the RHS Garden Wisley Flower Show, including how to book tickets and travel advice, visit www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/wisley.

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Scented Daffodils • GARDENING

With Beth Otway

I am particularly fond of scented daffodils; last year I conducted a scented daffodil trial to showcase beautiful and enchanting daffodil cultivars, which produce exquisitely fragrant, long-lasting flowers.

I've been looking forward to sharing the finestperforming daffodil cultivars from my 2017 trial with you, and as September is a great month to plant daffodil bulbs, this column offered me the perfect opportunity.

The best-performing daffodil cultivar in my trial was Narcissus 'Grand Soleil d'Or'.

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Images from left: Narcissus ‘Grand Soleil d'Or’; Narcissus ‘Minnow’ and ladybird; Narcissus ‘Pueblo’ (younger flowers). All by Beth Otway.

trumpet. As these same flowers age, the outer petals fade to white. At first it seems as if the trumpet of Narcissus 'Pueblo' will retain its yellow colouration, but eventually the whole daffodil flower turns a delicate shade of ivory, remaining like this for a longer time period than you might expect, before the flowers eventually fade.

I planted fifty Narcissus 'Pueblo' bulbs for my trial. These bulbs produced 140 flowering stems with each flowering stem producing an average of 3 flowers, creating a colourchanging spectacle of 420 flowers which lasted for 40 days.

During my daffodil trial, one daffodil cultivar stood out as being particularly attractive to ladybirds. I only spotted one or two ladybirds, at most, on all of the other nineteen

different daffodil cultivars that were grown for my trial, throughout the entire duration of the trial. Yet whenever I so much as glanced at the Narcissus 'Minnow' plants, I spotted a number of different ladybirds.

This was consistent throughout the trial - I spotted a number of ladybirds on the Narcissus 'Minnow' plants whenever I assessed this trial.

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Cowdray Bara Brith (Tea Loaf) Ingredients: 225g mixed fruit, 175g black strong tea, 125g dark brown sugar, 225g raising flour, 1 egg , 4g baking powder Serves 4 1. First boil the kettle and make a very strong black tea with 3 tea bags 2. Once made mix strain over the dried fruit and leave till it is cool or even overnight if possible 3. Mix the flour, sugar and the baking powder in a bowl and beat in the egg 4. In stages, whilst stirring pour the fruit/tea mix in to the bowl slowly, 3 – 4 stages should be about right 5. Once all is well mixed together the mix should look a little loose, wet and very sticky 6. Pour it into a loaf tin and place into a preheated 7. When cooked leave to cool in the tin; when cold oven at 160 degrees centigrade for 25-30 minutes or cut into slices and serve with a good helping of until dark brown butter.

Cowdray Lemon Tart Ingredients: Pastry: 125g unsalted butter; 50g icing sugar, 185g plain flour, 1 egg.

Filling: 3 lemons, 180g caster sugar, 6 eggs, 250g unsalted butter.

Serves 4 1. Place the cold butter, sugar and flour into a bowl 2. Rub together with your fingertips to make fine breadcrumbs 3. Beat the egg and gradually add to dry mix 4. Roll out into a 6-inch flan ring and chill in the fridge for 20 minutes 5. Place into a preheated oven at 150 degrees centigrade for 20 minutes or until lightly golden.

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Recipes by Ben Jupp, Head Chef of Cowdray Farm Shop & Café

Cowdray Flapjacks Ingredients: 300g rolled oats, 250g butter, 125g butter unsalted, 125g caster sugar, 125g golden syrup, 100g chopped apricots, 100g cranberries, 75g plain flour, 12.5 g vanilla essence Serves 4 1. A simple one to make and great for the kids. First mix all of the dry ingredients in a large bowl 2. Add the wet ingredients into a saucepan including the butter and place on a low heat to melt together whilst gently stirring 3. Whilst the pan is heating gently line a tray approximately 8x4x1“ with grease proof paper and pre-heat your oven to 160 degrees centigrade 4. When the butter has fully melted and mixed together with the wet ingredients, pour over the dry ingredients and mix well, making sure you coat it all in the liquor 5. Pour into the tray and push to the corners

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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. 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 new kitchens, but with Park House Kitchens you can be assured you’ll receive the first rate service you’d expect and a high quality, 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.

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 they will be working directly with me, and I will have designed their kitchen using a CAD planning software.” Explains Emily. “And I also share a day-by-day schedule with our clients so that they know exactly what’s happening and when, so they 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 will deliver the service you expect.”

Eighty percent of their business comes through recommendations from past customers, which is testament to the level of service Emily, Trish and their team offer.

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The Oddfellows PROFILE • IF you’re looking to enhance your social life and increase your friendship circle, then the Oddfellows has declared September a great time to take action and make new friends.

For over 200 years the Oddfellows has helped its members forge friendships and offered help in times of need as one of the oldest and friendliest societies in the UK. Today, they provide a compelling range of social, care and financial benefits to over 310,000 members based across 132 UK branches.

Whether you’re looking to meet new people and make new friends or would simply like the support of friends around you, the Oddfellows annual Friendship Month campaign gives local communities the chance to find out more about the society at a range of events, plus have fun and try something new.

The Oddfellows Friendship Month campaign is in its eighth year now and is a way of reminding people just how important it is to have the support of friends around you.

They really do make the good times better and the hard times easier. Friendships often start as a result of sharing a fun experience or by learning something together, so these events hope to provide that opportunity in a really easy, relaxed way.

Oddfellows events are open to everyone. September events include: • Lunch Club, Monday 4th September, meet at 12.15pm (cost as per menu) at The Owl, Dorking Rd, Horsham RH12 3SA – please advise • Afternoon Tea with Dancing, Wednesday 6th September, 2-4pm FREE EVENT! at Oddfellows Hall, High Street, Dorking, RH4 1QT

Members enjoying a tea dance at one of the Friendship Month events last year

afternoon whether you’re a dancer or have two left feet and would like to come to enjoy the company, music and tea.

Based in the Mid-Surrey area, including in and around Dorking and Leatherhead, the society’s members regularly get together to enjoy social events such as talks, quizzes, lunches, trips out, coffee mornings and evening get-togethers.

As part of their Friendship Month celebrations, the Oddfellows is also offering a chance to win a day out and cream tea at a National Trust property for two adults and up to three children, plus £100 spending money in a free prize draw during September. To enter and for full terms and conditions all you have to do is visit www.friendshipmonth.com.

• Afternoon Tea, Friday 29th September, 2pm-4pm FREE EVENT! at Oddfellows Hall, Bridge Street, Leatherhead.

The Oddfellows can’t wait to welcome new faces at their events, as they know there’s nothing quite like sharing laughs and a brew in good company. On Wednesday 6th September, the Surrey Hills Dance Centre are doing dance demonstrations at an afternoon tea in Dorking which everyone is excited about. It should be a really fun September 2017

FIND OUT MORE To find out more about these and other events or joining the Oddfellows, call Jenny or Roxane on 01306 877792 or email: jenny.vincent@oddfellows.co.uk.

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Devil's PunchBOWL: Bowl:HIGH High Road Valley DEVIL'S PUNCH ROAD ANDand PINE Pine VALLEY

After the construction of the Hindhead Tunnel, the old winding Portsmouth Road was returned to nature and is now a glorious scenic walk where you can breathe the air of the moorland far away from traffic, with huge open views. The route is simple, making this a sociable walk with time to chat (or meditate) without the risk of going astray. There are no nettles on this walk so shorts are wearable.

There is one potentially muddy section just after Highfield Farm so, except in a dry summer, you will find boots a blessing. Your dog can also come on this adventure. For full maps and more details, visit www.fancyfreewalks.org.

• THE WALK 1. From the back of the car park, go to the famous viewpoint over the Punch Bowl to take in some of the landscape that will soon be under your feet.

Turn right in the direction of the Sailor’s Stroll walk. Immediately keep straight ahead, avoiding a left fork with a wooden gate. In 150m, you meet a very wide crossing track with a slanting information board explaining about the old main Portsmouth Road that used to come through here before the tunnel was built. Turn left on this generous sandy/ grassy path.

So many of us still remember the scenic traffic jams as lorries, cars and buses ground their way round the curves on this road, and the congestion coming from the southwest on the long crawl up to Hindhead.

What a difference! There is no trace of the old road surface – in fact it is no longer level but takes on the natural contour of the hillside. It is certainly hard to imagine two lines of traffic speeding along this road.

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2. After a pleasant 1¼ km, you see a small plantation of trees across the route and your path winds through them, now on a narrower course.

In 100m or so, you come to a T-junction where a track comes down from your right. Go left and, in 20m, go right, joining a surfaced drive. In 200m, a tarmac bridleway joins you from the left. From this point, stay on this tarmac drive, ignoring a crossing byway and ignoring a footpath shortly after on your right. After ½ km on this easy surface you pass a milestone showing that you are half way between Liphook and Godalming, whilst the roar of the new Portsmouth Road gets more and more obvious. In a further ½ km you come through a gate with the narrow Boundless Road on your right and the A3 road itself just beyond. Keep left, into the National Trust Punch Bowl Lane car park.

3. With the main A3 road on your right, go to the end of the car park and turn left at a fingerpost on a dirt drive uphill, marked as a byway and with the reassuring sign ‘Café 2 miles’ (although this walk will take a more roundabout route). You come through a large wooden gate to avoid a cattle grid and pass a weedy pond on your left. Note the small flecks of tarmac along these paths, indicating their importance in past decades. 300m from the road, you reach a fork with red arrows. Take the right fork, going past (or over) another cattle grid. Your track curves right and leads down to a wide sunken track under banks of tall beeches. Veer right on this track, passing a bucolic landscape on your left. You pass a house and quickly arrive at the hamlet of Highfield with a junction and a 4-way fingerpost.

4. Turn left on a tarmac drive and, by a house, keep right steeply down a slope. (Riders often turn left and sharp right up a narrow path rather than risk the slope, as you can too.) The route is now a dirt track which may be muddy in winter. It curves left to reach a ford over a stream bed in an area rich with ferny fronds and tree roots. Ignore a footpath on the right and use the footbridge to stay dry shod. Your track resumes uphill, soon more steeply, climbing out of the gulch and passing meadows and gardens,

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becoming a surfaced drive. You meet a tarmac lane at a bend. Ignore a bridleway on your left and the lane on your right and keep straight on, joining the lane ahead. (The grassy path up a slope just to its right is private and not an alternative footway.)

5. The lane soon curves right past the picturesque Upper Ridgeway Farm and its reedy pond. Stay on this quiet lane all the time, avoiding tracks on your right and avoiding a bridleway on your left as the lane bends right. You pass Glenhead on your left then the paddocks of Hyde Hill Farm and, on your right, the fabulous timbered Hyde Farm House which is Grade-II listed. On your right is a long green valley which must be horse heaven. The lane suddenly takes a right hairpin. Leave the lane here by turning left at a small fingerpost, just after the entrance driveway of Woodlands.

6. The path runs straight into the deep forest.

Soon the area on your right is more open, due to restoration of the ancient lowland heath. (An info board soon tells the story of the Countryside Restoration Trust.) Later, ignore swing-gates on your left and stay on the main path at all times. After 800m on this path, you reach a multiple junction in a clearing with a marker post. Ignore paths ahead and to your right and instead keep well over to the left of the marker post, on a path which runs close to the sloping pine forest on your left. Soon you are in a V-shaped valley with pine slopes on both sides. Follow this austere lonely path, keeping straight ahead at a marker post after 300m. If there is a choice of paths it makes no difference because the valley confines you. After a dense patch of rhododendrons, you are joined by overhead wires.

The path now climbs out of the forest and curves left as it comes up to meet a fingerpost and a surfaced driveway.

7. Turn right on the drive. You reach a major junction of tracks at Highcombe Edge under the big relay tower, with a small car parking area on your left. Avoid a semi-tarmac drive straight ahead and September 2017

instead veer left on a wide level dirt track leading through woods. Soon there is a bench on your right with fine views into the Punch Bowl. Keep straight on at a fingerpost, soon reaching the viewpoint and parking area where the walk began.

DISTANCE: 6 miles OS MAPS: Explorer 133 (Haslemere) STARTING POINT: The walk begins at the National Trust Punch Bowl car park, GU26 6AB. Charges apply for non-NT members.

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Jottings Jottings is your FREE community noticeboard for charities, local events, groups and information, compiled by Jane Gosnell. To feature here, please email us at 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.

With the summer holidays a distant memory, it’s time to get active again. There are some fabulous new clubs to join detailed in my jottings this month - especially dancing - from beginners ballroom and vintage jive, to country dancing! Also, look out for some interesting and informative Mole Valley Heritage Open Day events around the area. These events allows visitors free access to interesting properties that are either not usually open, or would normally charge an entrance fee, plus other free events.

Cranleigh Folk Friday 1st September 8.30pm Cranleigh Folk will be starting its new season of acoustic music and song at a new venue: The Punchbowl Inn in Okewood Hill, just south of Ockley, which has a superb upstairs room and a great atmosphere. There will be music from talented local singers and musicians which ranges from contemporary to traditional and includes familiar favourites. Admission is usually free and all are welcome, whether performers or listeners. For more information email cranleighfolkclub@gmail.com or see their facebook page: Cranleigh Folk Club.

Barn Dance in Bookham Saturday 2nd September 6.30pm-11pm All are welcome to join this barn dance in aid of Age Concern.

Bring the family to the Manor Farm Tithe Barn, Bookham. Tickets are £15 with a fish and chips supper included. Bring your own drinks. To book please call 01306 899104/07442 017169 or email info@ageconcernmolevalley.org.uk.

Music in Dorking for September Various dates There are just a few events in September. Many more will follow in October and November as the new season of music gets really underway. The Dorking Halls offers three opera screenings this month. First comes Carmen on the Lake, a spectacular performance of Bizet’s tale of love and revenge, famous for its colourful Spanish music and its passionate melodies. This production was recorded live on a floating stage during the Bregenz Festival in Austria. Then comes a live relay of Mozart’s fantasy opera, The Magic Flute from the Royal Opera House. The music ranges from the delightful songs of Papageno the bird-catcher to the brilliant virtuosic fireworks of the wicked Queen of the Night. The performance is repeated in an encore screening a few days later. www.dorkinghalls.co.uk.

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2017 Shere Hill Climb Sunday 3rd September The final line up for the 5th running of Shere Hill Climb has been agreed and it will be the best line up in the event's history. On September 3rd, the field will boast 170 cars (40% more than last year) to run the hill, plus there will be vintage motorbikes (courtesy of Brooklands Museum) and all will be tackling the 1.1 mile 300 ft ascent course from 9am. The field builds on the organizers' quest for variety and this year is definitely a 'triumph of the eclectic' for any UK hillclimb. In addition, this year, there will also be a Supercar feature, a lunchtime procession of 20 Daimler Darts and AC Cobras. To round off the day there will be a showing of the great movie 'McLaren' that evening. There will also be a Grass Autotest, trade stands (from Harley Davidson to Bell and Colville), children's funfair, local stands and produce.

For information email info@sherehillclimb.co.uk or call Drew Nicholson 07977 122727. Tickets are cheaper online in advance at www.ShereHillClimb.co.uk.

Oddfellows Lunch Club Monday 4th September 12.15pm All are welcome for a relaxed informal lunch at the The Owl. This is a traditional country free house, with wooden beams, flagstone floors and log burners. It occupies a prominent roadside site in the village of Kingsfold, on the A24 between Dorking and Horsham. With a large but cosy interior and extensive garden seating areas and car parking, it is an ideal meeting point. The Mid-Surrey Oddfellows branch meet regularly for lunches in the local area and non-members are always welcome. Please contact Jenny on 01306 877792 or email Jenny.Vincent@oddfellows.co.uk.

Newdigate Local History Society AGM Tuesday 5th September 7.30pm, There will be an Annual General Meeting, followed by a talk given by June Davey on the fire at Clandon House and its future plans. Admission free and all are welcome. For further information call 01306 631233. Held at Newdigate Village Hall, Kingsland, RH5 5DA. Chair Exercise at the Christian Centre, Dorking Tuesdays from September 5th at 11am Seated exercise to music designed for the more mature person to increase strength and flexibility. Why not join this fun and friendly group - it will do you a lot of good, everyone is welcome.

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YOUR COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD • Leatherhead Institute including a visit to the Garden Museum London, a tour of Westminster Abbey and to the Music Museum with a Christmas concert and tea. There are also seven Art and History lectures on Wednesdays between 27th September and 8th November. Tea and Talks and Recorded Music Afternoons will start again in September. There is a very varied walks programme taking in an Ashtead Park Circular, the Denbies Estate, Painshill and a Downside Circular. Social Bridge has become so popular that it can now be played on two days, there is Scrabble on every other Friday andt able tennis and snooker every Monday afternoon. Membership of the Institute is only £5 a year and most of the activities in the Institute are free to Members, but non-members are always welcome for a small charge. Call 01372 360508, email lca2@btconnect.com or go to the website www.leatherheadca.org.uk for full details.

Dorking Choral Society (DCS) Rehearsals Wednesday 6th September 7.30pm to 9.30pm DCS will be performing J. S. Bach's monumental Christmas Oratorio on Saturday 18th November 7.30pm at St Martin's Church, Dorking. They would love to grow the Choir and give a performance on the scale that the Oratorio deserves. Weekly Rehearsals start at Crossways Community Baptist Church, Junction Road, Dorking RH4 3HB. The first two rehearsals (Wednesday 6th and 13th September) are 'open' and they invite new singers to come along and try out, with no obligation. DCS is an active, friendly and growing Choral Society of about 80 voices. They warmly welcome new (or returning) singers - all you need is a love of singing and a commitment to practicing

for improvement. For more information see their website www. dorkingchoralsociety.org.uk.

Beare Green and Newdigate Choral Society Rehearsals Wednesday 6th September The choir will be resuming rehearsals in preparation for their concert on 7th October at 7.30pm in St. Paul’s Church, Dorking.

It is a big year for BGN celebrating 80 years of the choir and 20 years with Jamie Cordell as their conductor. They will be singing some of their favourite music, Chilcott’s ‘A Little Jazz Mass’ together with ‘The Seal Lullaby’, ‘Rhythm of Life’ ‘Nella Fantasia’ and many more. Tickets will shortly be on sale for the concert for £12 from 01306 631115 or at the door for £15.

Dorking Folk Club Wednesday nights from 8.30pm The weekly program alternates between booked guests and “Singers’ Nights”. The club's “Singers’ Nights” showcase local non-professional musicians and performers who get together and perform in an informal, friendly and supportive atmosphere.

These evenings are open to all types of performance and acoustic music styles; musicians, singers, poems and monologues are all welcome. For further details please check out their website www.dorkingfolkclub.org.uk. Entrance is usually £9 for Guest Nights and £3 for Singers Nights. Dorking Golf Club, Deepdene Avenue, Dorking, RH5 4BX. Afternoon Tea with Ballroom Dancing Display Wednesday 6th September 2pm-4pm An opportunity to Dance led by the Surrey Hill Dance Centre

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Jottings held at the Oddfellows Main Hall Dorking. All welcome to this afternoon of tea and dancing. The Surrey Hills Dance Centre, who will be leading the dancing, is run by John and Linda Foskett who regularly hire the Oddfellows hall for a range of Ballroom and Latin dance classes. You will find music, tea and a warm welcome. Free event. Just come on the day or contact Jenny on 01306 877792 or email Jenny.Vincent@oddfellows. co.uk if you would like more details. Organised as part of Oddfellows Friendship month.

Book your Place on Heritage Open Days Events Thursday 7th to Sunday 10th September This is the country's largest annual heritage festival, with over 75 events on offer in Mole Valley alone. Residents and visitors of all ages can look forward to exploring a wide range of fascinating guided walks, talks and exhibitions, showcasing the district's heritage. Details of every event, all of which are free of charge, taking place in Mole Valley's Heritage Open Days (HOD) are available online by visiting www.heritageopendays. co.uk, or by picking up a booklet. The Mole Valley Heritage Open Days booklet is available from the Council's Pippbrook offices in Dorking, Dorking Halls, the HelpShop in Leatherhead, the Leatherhead Institute, local libraries and National Trust properties in the local area.

St Catherine's Hospice Golf Challenge Thursday 7th September Grab your golf bag and head to the first tee for New Horizons Appeal and Rusper Golf Club's Charity Golf Challenge in aid of St Catherine’s Hospice at Rusper Golf Club, Rusper Road, Newdigate. Keen golfers are invited to get together teams of four to play for Linda's Trophy, named after Linda Catlow, who was cared for by St Catherine's. For the last six years, Linda's family have run golf events in her memory and raised more than £35,000 for the local hospice. This year's charity golf challenge starts with a Shotgun start at 9.30am and includes coffee on arrival and a buffet lunch. It is a Texas Scramble format, allowing golfers of all abilities to try their luck on the golf course. If you would like to take part in the charity golf challenge, please email: newhorizons@stch.org.uk or call 01293 447367. Entries are £200 per team (for four players over 16 years old) and mixed teams are welcome.

Walking in Dorking - historic guided walks Thursday 7th to Sunday 10th September Journey into Dorking's history with a guided walk of the town to see hidden Dorking: the secrets that lie behind the modern streets and the people who built the town's reputation. Tours last 90 minutes. Open Days, September 7th at 10.30am and 10th at 11am, or group walks (minimum of 10 people) arranged by appointment. £3 per person, booking via website. More details can be found at www.dorkingmuseum.org.uk/guidedwalks-around-dorking.

Age Concern Will Writing Service Once a month by appointment If you are over 50 and live in the Mole Valley area, you can use Age Concern Mole Valley’s Will Writing Service. Once a month

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local solicitors, Hart Scales & Hodges are taking appointments for Will Writing at the Age Concern Mole Valley offices in Dorking. A suggested donation of £50 can be given to Age Concern Mole Valley for the service. A solicitor would charge over £200. To book an appointment call 01306 899104/07442 017169 or email info@ageconcernmolevalley.org.uk.

‘Cogs, Companies and the Screen’ Exhibition Friday 8th and Saturday 9th September 2pm-5pm In Heritage Week Dorking Quaker Meeting House will open for an exhibition telling of the local Dorking and national Companies, run by Quaker Friends. And there will be demonstrations of the Screen opening half up into the roof and half down into the cellar. Come and help with the handle! Tea and coggy wheelie biscuits. Contact Su Johnston on 01306 640327 or email suj@f2s.com.

Heritage Open Days at Dorking Museum Friday 8th and Saturday 9th September 10am-4pm Free HOD events at Dorking Museum. This year's theme is 'Wheels in Motion'. Free Museum entry on Saturday 9th and count all the wheels in their collection to win a prize. Free Museum events include Cave Tours on 9th (sold out), an historic Dorking town walk on 9th (11am), and Deepdene Trail walks on 8th (2.30pm) and 9th (10.30am). Details and booking through the Heritage Open Days website, www.heritageopendays.org.uk.

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.

St Mary & St Nicholas Parish Church Heritage Open Days Various dates during September This month as part of the Heritage Open Days there will be guided tours and floral display viewing, midday Family Fun and Children's Craft Activities, the Leatherhead Fire engine and crew visit, cream tea with Parker Organ recital and a cheese and wine evening with heritage presentation. For full details on these events and free tickets visit Church Parish Office or call 01372 362544 or visit their website at www.leatherheadparish.com.

Discover Thomas Hope's Mausoleum Saturday 10th September 10am-3pm Venture inside the peaceful interior of this magnificent mausoleum designed by Regency tastemaker and once enigmatic owner of The Deepdene Estate, Thomas Hope. Part of a series of Deepdene events celebrating Heritage Open Days on 7th - 10th September, this special Open Day offers everyone an invitation to come down and experience the interior of this extraordinary structure. A once 'buried treasure' of The Deepdene Trail, the mausoleum was literally dug out of the ground by local volunteers as part of the Heritage Lottery funded project which enabled the landscapes repair and The Trails' creation in September 2016. This unusual building is normally closed to the public without a booked guide.

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YOUR COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD • Dorking Museum: Guided walks on the Deepdene Trail Saturday 10th September and group bookings throughout September 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. Open Day, September 10th at 10.30am, or group walks can be arranged by appointment. £4 per person, booking via website. Visit www.dorkingmuseum.org.uk/thedeepdene-trail.

Thinkaction Surrey Mental Health Charity Commissioned by the NHS to offer free talking therapies to anyone over 18 years who has a Surrey GP. They offer 1:1 or group therapy and are currently running their ‘Mums in Mind’ and ‘Low self esteem’ courses throughout the year across surrey. If this is of interest to you and you feel that you could support thinkaction further in raising awareness of mental health issues and the support available, please contact them call the office on 01737 225370.

Watermill Jazz at Betchworth Park Golf Club Various dates during September Another varied weekly programme during September by Watermill Jazz sees Tuesday evening concerts on the 5th by the popular Alan Barnes/Bruce Adams Quintet, Danish vocalist and saxophonist Mads Mathias on 19th, followed by, on 26th as part of an exclusive UK 80th birthday celebration tour, the

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big band of the internationally acclaimed composer Mike Gibbs.

Meanwhile the concert by the trio of Tokyo born, Danish based pianist Makiko Hirabayashi takes place on Wednesday 13th September. Visit www.watermilljazz.co.uk for full details and to book online, or call Steve on 07415 815784.

Newdigate Local History Society Sunday 10th September 10am to 4pm As part of the Mole Valley Heritage Open Days, Newdigate Local History Society will be displaying its archives. These include over 1000 photographs, parish records, parish magazines, books, artefacts and family trees. If you have a family in Newdigate, then this is the place to find out more about their lives. For further information, call 01306 631233. Newdigate Village Hall, Kingsland, RH5 5DA. Surrey Hills Singing School open rehearsals Commencing Monday 11th September Join the Surrey Hills non-auditioned choirs for a taster rehearsal during September. The choirs rehearse on Mondays and sing all styles of song. Singers (ladies choir) 9.45am-12 noon in Ewhurst; Training Choir age 6-7 years 3.30-4.15pm and Junior choir for age 8+ 4.30pm-5.45pm, both in Cranleigh.

See their website for details – www.surreyhills-choirs.co.uk.

Surrey Hills Chamber Choir, has vacancies for an experienced tenor and 2nd bass this September. Rehearsals commence Wednesday 6th September in Guildford with preparations for an exciting trip to Vienna. Contact debbie@surreyhills-choirs. co.uk if you would like to attend a rehearsal.

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Jottings Fairfield Social Centre, Leatherhead Open week 11th to 15th September.

A chance to try some classes for free. Their exercise classes are aimed at over 60s and paced to ensure you safely and effectively exercise in a suitable way with like-minded people.

Classes include music and movement, pilates, medau, yoga gold, line dancing, Tai Chi, strength and balance. Other activities provide an opportunity to socialise by taking part in quizzes, crafts, Reminiscence café, art group, bingo, singing for health.

The centre provides a friendly, encouraging environment for older people to improve their health and make new friends in a social setting. Snacks and hot lunches available everyday. Call 01372 376058 for further information.

Simply Scones Cream Teas at The Grange, Bookham Tuesday afternoons 2.15pm-3.30pm Simply Scones cream teas are back in the Victorian Conservatory of The Grange Centre for People with Disabilities.

They have been closed for building work, but are back with delicious (not to mention huge) scones made and served by people they support as part of a mini catering business. To book, please call 01372 452608, £3.50 per person.

Capel Choral Society’s New Season Monday 11th September Capel Choral Society begins its 2017/18 Season with the first rehearsal. Music for the 2018 Leith Hill Musical Festival includes Vaughan Williams’ Five Mystical Songs and Mass of the Children by the Festival President John Rutter. The Choir’s Christmas Concert will be in Warnham Parish Church on 11th December and includes works by local composer Mark Browse, together with carols for choir and audience. Tickets are £12.50, on sale from October. For more information contact the Choir Secretary at sec@capelchoralsociety.com, or phone 01306 889817.

lunch followed by a speaker of note, covering subjects such as ‘Brooklands Past and Present’ and 'Drones Uses and Abuses’. Also, mid-month social lunches, theatre visits, and outings for family and friends. If curious to learn more please contact Jon McCarthy on 07947 361406 or membership@ probusclubleatherhead.org.uk, who will explain all and he will arrange for you to attend with member as their guest.

Leatherhead Rotary Club Meetings Wednesday evenings 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 or contact Simon Edmands on 07753 821964.

Box Hill’s New Riverside Walk Opens The National Trust at Box Hill is delighted to have opened up just over 80 acres of conservation-grade farmland for public access immediately below the famous viewpoint at Box Hill. Snaking its way down the hill, the new walk, called the Riverside Walk is a three mile route taking in some of the finest views and stretch of river that Box Hill has to offer. There is also car parking, toilets and a café. Free copies of the walks leaflet and map can be picked up at the visitor centre, or downloaded at www. nationaltrust.org.uk/box-hill/trails/box-hill-riverside-walk.

Volunteer Centre Epsom, Ewell and Mole Valley Would you like to meet new people? Take part in new activities while being out and about over the summer months! There are

Beginners Ballroom and Latin Dance Classes Starting Wednesday 13th September 7.30pm Strictly Beginners is a fun, friendly and easy Ballroom and Latin dance class held at West Horsley Village Hall on Wednesday evenings. Brand new beginners class will be starting in September. Phone Sue on 01483 282431 or email courtdancingwh@outlook.com for more details.

Leatherhead Lunchtime Concerts for September Various dates 12.30pm Leatherhead's lunchtime concerts continue weekly to the end of November. Wednesday 20th September at Christ Church, Epsom Road, this month's guest organist is Graham Thorpe, former organ scholar at Guildford Cathedral. Thursday concerts in Leatherhead Methodist Church, Church Road, are on the 7th: operatic bassbaritone William Robert Allenby (Voice Prof at London College of Music), 14th: flautist Emily Andrews, with French pianist Alice Rosset, and on the 28th it's Jazz on Thursday at LMC, with London College of Music graduates The Alice Auer Quartet vocals, piano, double bass and percussion. All free concerts with a retiring collection. Tea and coffee afterwards.

Probus social events for retired men Every first Tuesday Each month they meet at Tyrrells’s Wood Golf Course for September 2017

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Jottings volunteering opportunities involving outdoor pursuits such as gardening and conservation projects, leading walking groups, helping disabled children and adults ride adapted bikes or becoming a sports buddy. If you have a few hours a week to spare we can help you find a volunteering role that suits you.

Call on 01306 640369 or email vcdorking@vamidsurrey.org.

The Arts Society Leatherhead Wednesday 13th September 7pm Anne Sebba tells us of women’s lives during the dark days of the Nazi occupation. It began at a magnificent circus ball held in the grounds of the Palace of Versailles; many of the guests could not believe that war was imminent. It ends it with Christian Dior’s lavish New Look in 1947 as well as a perfume, Miss Dior, named after his sister Catherine, a member of the resistance. The society welcomes visitors for £5 at the door, at Leatherhead Parish Church Hall KT22 2BD, but please make initial contact via email to info@ledfas.org.uk or telephone John Andrews on 01372 373083.

Age Concern Free Computer Courses in Dorking and Leatherhead Once a week for 6-8 weeks If you are over 55 and live in the Mole Valley area, you can use Age Concern’s free computer courses. 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.

Before coming to the course, you must register your interest by telephoning 07442 017169/01306 899104 or by emailing info@ageconcernmolevalley.org.uk.

Beat Loneliness in Surrey The Alzheimer’s Society in Surrey urgently needs volunteers to enjoy hobbies with people with dementia. The UK’s leading dementia charity is launching its innovative Side by Side service in a bid to reconnect people with dementia with their communities and favourite pastimes. From joining a local club or just going for a stroll in the park, this service, pairs people with dementia and volunteers with shared interests. Anyone interested in becoming a Side by Side volunteer or would like to access the service should visit www.alzheimers.org.uk/ sidebysidevolunteer or call 0330 333 0804.

Chasamba Dance Fitness Every Thursday evening 6pm-7pm This is a partner free fitness class using Ballroom and Latin dance steps. No previous dance experience required. Just a desire to get fit in a fun way! Classes held at Capel Village Hall, 55 The Street, Capel RH5 5LD. Drop in price £7, first two classes half price.

Optional five week block £25. For more details see Facebook Chasambafitness with Sheila Chamberlain, or email sheila. chamberlain@btinternet.com for more information.

Surrey 5 Peaks Hikeathon Saturday 16th September Surrey Care Trust Patron, Roger Black MBE, is asking walkers to step out for the local charity, which supports vulnerable and disadvantaged people. This year’s hikeathon starts and ends at Headley Heath. There is also an option of walking 13 miles or

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taking part in a five-mile family walk this year. Every walker who raises over £150 for Surrey Care Trust will receive a free t-shirt. For more information visit www.surrey5peaks.org.uk.

Leith Hill Musical Festival Talk Tuesday 19th September 10.30am-12.30pm Why not join this talk on the conservation of Ralph Vaughan Williams' original working copy of Bach's St Matthew Passion score. This event is free for Festival Friends and Patrons, otherwise tickets are £7.50 (including tea/coffee). To reserve a place please email secretary@lhmf.org.uk, phone Mandy Begg on 07779 745689 or visit www.lhmf.org.uk.

African Drumming class Every Thursday Evening 8pm-9.30pm Jali Djembe runs weekly djembe drumming classes upstairs at the Dorking Christian Centre every Thursday evening. All ages and abilities welcome. The classes are fun and friendly, taught

by Mod’lamine Cissokho, an experienced Senegalese djembe player. Cost is £8.50 per person (£1 drum hire). Visit www.jalidjembe.com, call 07867 794326 or email jalidjembe@hotmail. com for details.

Dorking Scrabble Club Every Wednesday at 7.30 pm 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 on 01737 767072 or David on 01306 889308.

Dorking Town Centre Pub Walks Wednesday 20th September and group bookings throughout September Dorking Museum's walks team is running guided pub walks, taking in former and current town centre pub sites, relating their history and stories and pointing out features. Tours last 90 minutes. Booking via the website, £3 per person. Open walk, September 10th at 10.30am. Group walks (minimum 10 people) arranged by appointment. Visit www.dorkingmuseum. org.uk/guided-walks-around-dorking or email admin@ dorkingmuseum.org.uk.

Horsley Garden Society They hold flower and produce shows, meetings, lectures and visits to bring together those with an interest in gardening - from beginners to experts. New members and visitors are always welcome. Membership is only £5 per annum, contact the Chairman, Roger Lindsay for details via email r.lindsay339@btinternet.com or Terry Lazenby at terrylazenby@terrylazenby.plus.com.

Local History Society Monthly Meetings Third Friday of each month 8pm The society has a full programme of lectures held at the Leatherhead Institute's Dixon Hall. Every talk starts at 8pm, with coffee served from 7.30pm. Admission costs just £2.

Guests are always welcome. For more information go to www. leatherheadlocalhistory.org.uk Whist Drive at Leigh Village Hall Held every Thursday at 7.30pm Join this fun, friendly and welcoming group who are are looking

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Dorking Walkers Every Tuesday and Thursday Would you like to try walking with a friendly local group? Two hour walks (4-5 miles) within ten miles of Dorking. Check out their website www.surreycommunity.info/dorkingwalkers, email dorkingwalkers@gmail.com or contact Ann on 01306 888745.

Could you help make a difference in Surrey?

Action Medical Research are asking people across Surrey to help in their bid to save lives. Action raises funds for desperately needed research to tackle the diseases that devastate the lives of so many of our children. They organise such a diverse range of fundraising events and activities which offer a variety of opportunities to help. Could you give a talk at a local school? Perhaps help marshal at one of their many bike rides or even organise a fundraising event of your own? You can find out much information about volunteering for Action Medical Research at www.action.org.uk/volunteers.

Ashtead Bowling Club Free Indoor 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.

Basketball for Learning Disabled Young People Every Monday 6pm-7pm The Scorchers Foundation charity, who run alongside the Surrey Scorchers Pro Basketball team are running Basketball sessions for young adults 16+ with intellectual (learning) disabilities. The first session will always be free and then they will be at a reduced rate of £2 per person for the time being.

The basketball takes place at St Peter’s School, Merrow on Monday nights. They would be delighted to see more young people coming along to join in and have some fun. For more

Dorking Museum exhibition: 'Time Gentlemen Please!'

Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays throughout September 10am-4pm The story of the public houses of Dorking from 13th century to the present day, revealing their past and some of their stories. Map of locations, old images of how they looked, modern photographs, pub memorabilia. Families welcome pub sign drawing competition and old pub games. 62 West Street, Dorking RH4 1BS. Details can be found at www. dorkingmuseum.org.uk.

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Jottings and classes. Bi-fold doors open on to a large secure playing field, perfect for children’s birthday parties etc. For further information or to view the hall phone Valerie Miles on 01306 627248 or email valerie@fivemiles.co.uk. Alternatively visit the website www.walliswood.org.

Voluntary Action South West Surrey Voluntary Action South West Surrey is a local support and development organisation working with the voluntary sector to provide advice, support and information. Volunteering not only helps the charities, organisations and community groups who depend on volunteers but it also greatly benefits the person giving their time. If you would like to find out more about what volunteer roles are available and how you can get involved, you can contact their volunteer centres on 01483 565456 or 01252 725961 or email guildfordvc@vasws.org.uk.

Friends of the Dorking Community Hospital

If you can spare a morning or afternoon weekly, fortnightly or monthly to help run the coffee shop the would love to hear from you and it would be greatly appreciated. Please contact the Shop Manager Eileen Stanbridge 01306 884178 or make enquires at the coffee shop.

Western Front Association Surrey Branch Wednesday 20th September 7.45pm 2017 is the 100th anniversary of the battle of Passchendaele and John Lee presents the story of the Battle of the Menin Road. John talks about the battle in which Plumer took over the running of Third Ypres and which showed the BEF at its very best in 1917. A powerful offensive designed to lure the Germans into a fatal series of counter-attacks. Their meetings are held at the Day Centre Lushington Drive, Cobham, KT11 2LY. Call Andy Thompson 07768 197990 for more details.

Polesden Lacey Celebrating Maggie Greville Beer to Champagne: the rise of a sparkling socialite. This autumn at Polesden Lacey they are celebrating Maggie Greville's rise from humble beginnings to beloved socialite.

Meet the men who paved her way to success: her father, William McEwan, whose vast wealth equipped her with all the trappings an Edwardian socialite could need; her husband, Ronnie Greville, whose address book boasted the names of anyone who was anyone; and King Edward VII, whose friendship ensured Maggie's social standing even after Ronnie's untimely death in 1908. Visit www.nationaltrust.org. uk/polesden-lacey for full details.

refurbishment. Local artist Cathy Brett has created a stunning array of new exhibits to mark the 70th anniversary of the Leatherhead & District Local History Society. Topics covered range from flood to drought, food tasting, pop music and the Olympics, with the River Mole central to a new time-line display. Entrance is free. Hampton Cottage, 64 Church Street, Leatherhead. Visit www.leatherheadlocalhistory.org.uk for more information. As well as the usual opening hours, the museum will be welcoming visitors on both Saturday 9th September and Sunday 10th September from 10am-4pm. This replaces the Saturday only weekend shown in the Heritage Open Days brochure.

Leith Hill Place Exhibition ‘Wedgwood at Home' Until late October Friday-Sunday and Bank Holiday Mondays from 11am-5pm.

A collection of Wedgwood ceramics will be on display at Leith Hill Place this year, returning to the house for the first time in over 50 years. The exhibition is being held in memory of the late Sir Martin Wedgwood. Entrance to the exhibition is free, but admission charges for Leith Hill Place will apply. National Trust members receive free entry. A series of special events will be held throughout the year and will be advertised on the National Trust website www.nationaltrust.org.uk/leith-hill-place.

Leatherhead U3A Thursday 21st September 2pm Leatherhead U3A next meet in the United Reformed Church Hall, Epsom Road, Leatherhead when the speaker will be Kenneth Bare on ‘The Surrey Hills and the Surrey Hills Society’. The U3A welcomes anyone no longer in full time employment or raising a family. For more information contact lhdu3amembers@gmail. com or check out the website www.leatherheadu3a.org.uk to find out about opportunities to pursue an interest and to make new friends.

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 or follow @DorkingBBG on Twitter.

Dorking Wine Festival Friday 22nd and Saturday 23rd September The Dorking Wine Festival will take place at Dorking Halls with a session on Friday evening from 7pm-11pm, an afternoon session on Saturday from 12pm-4pm and a final session on Saturday evening from 7pm-11pm. The festival will feature over 140 international wines including champagnes, proseccos, cavas, sparkling and premium wines, alongside wine experts and producers. In addition, there will also be music, concessions, food, money off wine vouchers and more. Local wines and producers will also feature with their own special section to celebrate the strength and diversity of wine production in this area. These will include Albury Vineyard (nr Guildford), Blackdown Ridge (Haslemere) and Greyfriars (Puttenham). Entry to each festival will be just £10 per session if booked in advance, with wine tokens also available at a reduced price when booked together.

Corporate and group rates will also be available for parties and larger bookings. Visit www.vantagepointevents.co.uk or visit the Dorking Halls box office to book tickets.

Leatherhead Museum - Cathy Brett Exhibition Every Thursday and Friday from 1pm-4pm and Saturdays 10am-4pm until December Leatherhead Museum is open again after its annual

Guildford Home-Start Volunteers Needed Can you spare a few hours each week to help a family with young children? Home-Start Guildford is a family support charity covering the whole of the Guildford Borough, plus Bookham and Fetcham

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YOUR COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD • in Mole Valley. They provide home visiting volunteers to support families who have at least one child under five and are struggling to cope. They support families with a whole range of difficulties: postnatal depression, lone parenting, illness/disability, multiple births, family breakdown, or they might simply be finding parenting a struggle. Their next Volunteer Preparation Course starts in September and they are recruiting now! If you have parenting experience, would like to make a real difference please call Debbie or Liz on 01483 511181, or email office@hsguildford.org.uk for more information.

Surrey Speakeasy English language Lessons Starting in September The lessons are aimed at anyone living or working in the local area who do not have English as a first language. This includes au pairs, those working in local businesses such as hospitality and healthcare, people here on international work placements, or those who have moved here with family. Lessons will be held in Reigate, Dorking and Cobham. Sign up now - the first lesson is free and the remaining lessons are just £10 per week.

Visit www.surreyspeakeasy.co.uk for more information and bookings or email Ros at surreyspeakeasy@gmail.com.

Next Organ Recital at St Michael’s Saturday 23rd September 4pm With Stephen Disley (Assistant Organist, Southwark Cathedral).

Stephen is one of the country's finest organists who as a recitalist and accompanist has played at Westminster Abbey, Westminster Cathedral, St Paul's Cathedral and the Royal Albert Hall to name but a few. Stephen has appeared as organist

with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, the BBC Symphony Orchestra, City of London Sinfonia, and the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus. Tickets are on sale from 01737 8743498, by email to betchworthchurchmusic@ hotmail.co.uk or on the door. Tickets £12 (under 14s £8) (Includes glass of wine/soft drink). The Concert is in aid of Church Funds.

Village Day at North Holmwood Saturday 23rd September 12 noon to 4pm Join this family day with a 5k Fun Run and Beer and Sausage Festival at North Holmwood Sports Club RH5 4JH. Stalls, activities, entertainment including birds of prey demonstrations

by Hawk on the Wild Side and live music from The Courgettes featuring The Zucchini Sisters, and The Usual Suspects.

Fancy dress theme: Sporting Heroes. Fun Run registration on the day from 12 noon-1.15pm with the race starting at 1.30pm. Come and help raise money for Dorking 18th Scouts and Dorking Nursery and Children’s Centre. Visit www. northholmwoodvillageevents.org for more details.

The Surrey Hills Challenge 2017 Sunday 24th September The series of running and walking challenges will return to the beautiful landscape of the Surrey Hills, raising awareness and funds for the Community Foundation for Surrey and the Surrey Hills Trust Fund. People of all ages and fitness can participate in four different running and walking challenges. All four routes encompass some of the most picturesque views across the Surrey Hills. As well as support from their dedicated events team before and during the event, participants will also receive

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RHS Garden Wisley Sculpture Trail Until the 24th September The Surrey Sculpture Society (SSS) will be staging one of the largest Sculpture Trails in the country at RHS Garden Wisley .

The trail will feature the works of both new emerging and highly acclaimed established sculptors, showing over 80 sculptures set within the internationally renowned gardens. The Sculpture Trail will give visitors to RHS Garden Wisley the chance to discover a wide range of sculptures located throughout the grounds of this world class garden, with all sculptures for sale. Admission to the Sculpture Trail included in entrance to RHS Wisley. Call RHS Garden Wisley, Wisley, Woking, GU23 6QB on 01483 224234 or visit www.rhs.org.uk/wisley for details.

Oddfellows Hall Afternoon Tea Friday 29th September 2pm-4pm All are welcome to the Oddfellows Hall Leatherhead for afternoon tea. Scones with jam and clotted cream with a selection of cakes and finger sandwiches, served with freshly brewed tea. Do come and bring a friend to enjoy this afternoon of relaxed conversation and delicious tea. Free event organised as part of Oddfellows Friendship month. Please contact Jenny at the office on 01306 877792 or email Jenny.Vincent@ oddfellows.co.uk for more details.

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Dorking South Street Caves - Cave Tours Saturday 30th September and group bookings throughout September Take a trip under the streets of Dorking to explore the famous 17th century caves. Discover how they were created and how they evolved over the centuries. Check out the 'mystery chamber'. Open tours, September 30th, 10am, 11am, 1pm, 2pm. Tours bookable for any group or organisation, family or friends. Tours last 45 minutes. Email caves@dorkingmuseum. org.uk to arrange a group tour. Visit www.dorkingmuseum.org. uk/south-street-caves for bookings.

Elvis Night with Matt King Saturday 30th September 7pm At the Rialto Lounge, South Street, Dorking RH4 2JZ. £25 per person, including two-course meal. A fantastic night out with one of the best Elvis Tribute Acts in the world!

Fundraising event for women in aid of MIND Saturday 30th September 2pm-5pm Life can be stressful when you’re trying to balance a career, be a mum (or grandma!) and fit in a social life! Local experts come together for a fab event to show you how to look and feel amazing even on a hectic schedule. Tips and demos from a stylist, skin consultant, nutritionist, reflexologist, CBT therapist, nail technician; try cosmetics, clothes, jewellery, get your nails done, find out about the Boxhill Dames and lots more fun!

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YOUR COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD • Guildford Cafe Bridge Event Thursday 5th October Raised over £4,500 last year during full day of bridge, playing in 13 restaurants and cafes in Guildford, which hosted 220 bridge playing enthusiasts. This year is the 6th annual event and aims to raise £5000 with the help of 240 participants using 15 venues. Funds raised will go to Supporting Brest Cancer “NOW” and Linkable. Players meet St Mary’s Church for coffee and registration at 10.15am. Further details www.3countiesbridge. com or email l.paynter@btopenworld.com RNLI Barn Dance and Fish Supper Saturday 14th October Come and join the fun at this very popular Barn Dance and Fish Supper at the beautifully restored Grade II listed 15th Century Manor Farm Tithe Barn in Bookham with their live band The Byfleet Brewers and their snappily dressed caller Jon who guides the dancing to a banjo, accordion, fiddle, guitar and bass.

You also get a delicious fish supper from Michael's Fish Bar in Bookham. There will be a cash bar. The event is organised by the Bookham and Leatherhead Branch of RNLI and all proceeds go to save lives at sea and on the River Thames. Entry is by advance ticket only £22 available from david@rnli-leatherhead. org.uk or call 01372 378812. For more information about the RNLI or the branch see www.rnli.org.

Wooden Spoon Concert - Treorchy Male Voice Choir Saturday 14th October 7pm For 130 years the Treorchy Male Voice Choir has been recognised as one of the greatest ensembles of all times. On the evening the choir will be joined by The Jazz Band from Therfield School, Leatherhead. Wooden Spoon is a Children’s Charity of Rugby, funding projects that support children and young people with disabilities and facing disadvantage in Surrey. Held at the

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Jazz Café with the Greensand Band Saturday 14th October 8pm-10.15pm Dorking's popular Greensand Band swing the night away in a special memorial gig for founder member David Ord. Enjoy the cafe atmosphere and soak up the jazz over a glass and a bite.

Nibbles provided, bring your own drink (and something to drink from). Held at Betchworth Village War Memorial Hall, Station Road, Betchworth RH3 7DF. Admission is £10. Proceeds to St Catherine's Hospice. Email the Box Office sheilagray@talktalk. net or call 01737 843258.

Dorking Friends of Cancer Research UK Sunday 15th October 12.30pm-4.30pm Please join Dorking Friends of Cancer Research UK for a Harvest hog roast at Gildings Farm, Newdigate in support of Cancer Research UK with music from The Greensands Jazz Trio. Tickets are £15 each, £7.50 for children under 10.

Gildings Farm, Partridge Lane, Newdigate, Dorking, RH5 5BW. To book tickets call 01306 711688 or 01737 842084 or email dfcancerresearchuk@btinternet.com.

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WIN... A 4-star family short stay and Winchester Science Centre tickets The 4-star Holiday Inn Winchester is offering an amazing short stay prize package for our lucky winner, which will include a family ticket to the inspirational Winchester Science Centre and Planetarium with its 360-degree full dome experience, presenting unforgettable shows including flying through the solar system or exploring the workings of the human body.

The centre also features 100 hands-on science exhibits and an Invention Studio.

After a busy day of discovery and fun the winning family can relax in the 4 star comfort of the hotel, which is located next door to the centre, to enjoy a meal in the award-winning hotel restaurant. They then retire to their comfortable family room after their busy and fascinating day. A delicious breakfast will set them up for the following day, before they depart to explore Winchester and the surrounding area.

To win, please answer the following question: Q: Where is the Holiday Inn Winchester located in relation to the Winchester Science Centre? © Winchester Science Centre and Planetarium

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Terms and Conditions: One entry per person. Closing date for entries 30th September 2017. The winner will be decided by draw. The judges decision is final. No cash alternatives are available. The prize is for a family room for 4, dinner, breakfast and a family ticket to the Winchester Science Centre and is subject to availability and not transferable. By entering this competition you accept that your data can be passed to our sponsors unless you choose to opt out from receiving the hotel’s monthly e-newsletter — please state on your entry. Employees of this magazine and of Holiday Inn are not allowed to submit entries.The winner will agree to follow-up publicity in this magazine and on the Holiday Inn Winchester website.

WIN... A pair of tickets to Around The World in 80 Days Guildford’s Yvonne Arnaud Theatre are offering you the chance to win tickets to Around The World in 80 Days on Tuesday 31st October at 7pm.

Phileas Fogg wagers his life’s fortune that he can circumnavigate the globe in just 80 days in this high-speed, globe-trotting comedy. A hugely talented cast of 8 play over 125 characters in this imaginative escapade including six trains, five boats, four fights, three dances, two circus acts and an elephant!

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WIN... A pair of tickets to the Ocean Film Festival at Dorking Halls The Ocean Film Festival, which originates in Australia, features a brand new selection of the world’s best ocean-themed short films, with action and spellbinding footage from both above and below the water’s surface. The 2017 film programme sees intrepid freedivers explore haunting shipwrecks, nomadic sailors face the icy waters of Antarctica, and features awe-inspiring marine life such as humpback wales and the endangered giant pacific mantaray.

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