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Farnham & Villages • August 2015

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has looked into activities for his age group to do in August, which include a number of great sounding things that I had never heard of.

With luck they will spark the imagination and get your children or grandchildren away from the house and out of your hair!

I was kindly offered a free ticket for DogFest which was held last month at Loseley. It’s a great fun day out for all the family with plenty to occupy everyone and the most astonishing variety of four-legged friends. It has grown enormously since it first started for good reason, but this did not help the long traffic queue of arrivals when I left around midday. If you go next year, my advice is to arrive early!

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6 Jottings Your local community noticeboard

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Viv Mickelefield goes trekking with the Surrey Hills llamas

12 Chilli Fiesta West Dean’s 20th Chilli Festival

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August is a fairly quiet month as far as Jottings are concerned. So many people are away on holiday that organisers tend to avoid holding their events during this month. However, if you are at home, there is still plenty going on such as Godalming’s Staycation, now in its sixth year, and the Amazing Thailand Festival. Please also look at www.vantagepointmagco.uk for other events happening in our other areas as all our Jottings are online. Whether you’re going away or staying at home, have a lovely month, hopefully in warm sunshine!

Watts Gallery Trust, in partnership with Gwen Hughes Fine Art, presents ‘Prints for the People’, an exhibition of 20th century lithographs, including the popular ‘school prints’ scheme produced in the 1930’s and 40’s, for sale at affordable prices. With the admirable aim of making good art accessible to everyone, several series of prints were published in Britain in the late 1930s-1940s.

From the Contemporary Lithographs series (193738) to The School Prints (from 1946), the Lyons Tea Shop Lithographs (1947-55) and the Coronation Series (1953), all were designed to celebrate the best of British talent. The leading British artists of the day were commissioned – including Julian Trevelyan, Barbara Jones and Edward Ardizzone.

Although most of the lithographs were produced in large editions (often more than 2000), postwar austerity which restricted the quality of the printing paper, and the fact that they were tacked to walls in busy places, meant that remarkably few

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copies have survived. All works are for sale and prices start from £75 (unframed), with most prints under £1000. The exhibition runs from 25th July to 4th October at The Pottery Building, Watts Gallery in Compton.

Squire’s Garden Centre in Milford is brilliantly proactive when it comes to thinking of things for the kids to do during the summer holidays. They have devised a ‘Create and Grow’ programme for children and their families which runs from Monday 27th July to Sunday 26th August, every Monday and Wednesday from 10am-4pm. Children can take part in the following activities: 27th and 29th July Paint a terracotta fish money box (£5). 3rd and 5th August - Plant a butterfly friendly hedgehog basket (£5.50). 10th and 12th August - Paint a pair of pebble animals (£3). 17th and 19th August - Plant and decorate a strawberry pot (£5.50). 24th and 26th August - Create three fun ‘Plant Pals’ in a pot with cress seeds (£5). Plus there are FREE activities every Monday and Wednesday including Vegetable Maze, Spot the Difference, Wildlife and Nature Word Search, Colouring Competition, Wildlife Hunt. Squire’s have 15 garden centres in the south east - the centres in VantagePoint’s catchment area are Milford, Badshot Lea, Cobham, West Horsley and Woking (activities run on Mondays only at Cobham, West Horsley and Woking).

There are lots of August events at RHS Garden Wisley, GU23 6QB. One that might be of interest is ‘Adventures in Wonderland’ which runs from

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Llamas might not be an unusual sight in Peru, but what about in the Surrey Hills? Viv Micklefield goes trekking with some of the Hambledon herd We attempt to parade in an orderly fashion, but ‘Fidel Castro’ has other ideas and decides to stop to munch on some sweet, juicy grass.

Not that either of us is in any particular hurry because this is a lazy Sunday morning. There’s something peculiarly relaxing about walking beside a six foot tall llama with butterflies flitting above our heads and the sun on our backs.

Flanking Fidel (we’re quickly on first-name terms) are a further four llamas and their novice handlers. Whether adults or children, we are all equally fascinated by these placid creatures, each of whom displays a very individual personality. While Fidel is clearly the head honcho, there’s Surya, at 13 the oldest in our troupe and a llama that likes to lead from the front; Goji who’s one of those given the responsibility of carrying panniers holding today’s picnic lunch; playful and forever hungry Louis, and last, but not least, 10-month-old Dylan on his inaugural trek.

It’s 12 years since Julie Stoneley left a career in IT to start llama trekking in Surrey, after becoming smitten with them whilst holidaying in Devon. Quickly realising that a flat in Guildford wouldn’t provide the ideal base for such a business, she and husband Colin moved to the village of Hambledon, joining the heart of the community as landlords of The Merry 8

Harriers. They currently have a herd of 10, all bar one of ‘the boys’ is out with us today, while the four females are about to give birth to the farm’s first baby llamas, or cria, as they are known.

“Llamas don’t go inside, even when it snows,” says Julie. “They are so insulated by their thick coats that the snow on their backs doesn’t melt.” Having been given the task of brushing our longhaired companions by way of an introduction before the trek started, it’s no surprise to learn how highly prized a fleece is. In fact, as Julie explains, unlike sheep’s wool it contains no lanolin, meaning that llama products are naturally non-allergenic.

Following a few minutes instruction on how to hold the halters and the reassuring words, “we’ve had people from eight to 80 on a trek and they all love it”, we’re soon meandering at a steady pace along quiet country trails.

For the llamas these are well-trodden routes and even young Dylan obediently falls into line as we climb gradually through

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shady woodland up to the top of Hambledon Common. While it may not be the Andes, the panoramic views across the Weald to the South Downs are breathtaking, and there’s a shared sense of achievement voiced by the twolegged among us.

Fidel gets a deserved stroke down his elongated neck for good behaviour, but despite the lure of some tasty leaves, he and the rest of the llamas are ready to get moving again.

Heading back towards our chosen picnic spot, Goji’s decision to take a roll in a sandy hollow draws the amused cry of “all that hard work grooming him!”

With the llamas safely tethered – amazingly they drink very little water thanks to getting most of what they need from grazing on vegetation, we finish our delicious picnic with fresh strawberries, washed down with a chilled bottle of Sauvignon Blanc. For the dog walkers that stumble across this motley assembly it must be a curious sight. And guaranteed to stop you in your tracks is Julie’s demonstration of feeding the llamas with carrots left over from lunch. With even the youngest trekkers confidently joining in, the surprisingly velvety-soft mouths make light work of these scraps.

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All too soon it’s time to head for home, with the llamas quickening their steps and easily traversing any branches or tree stumps that cross their path. “They are very agile,” observes Julie, before continuing, “vet’s bills are not too bad as they are pretty tough animals.”

Beasts of burden they may be, but in a relatively short space of time all of us agree, there’s been a real bond forged. And, according to Julie: “In this country, people sometimes keep llamas to guard sheep or to see-off foxes. As these are domestic animals you don’t need a licence.”

Tempting as it may be to rush out and buy one of these beguiling creatures with their long eye-lashes and nosy natures, this is clearly a very contented herd. Perhaps I’ll just have to pay them another visit one day. I wonder if Fidel will remember me.

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Usually it’s one llama shared between two people with a maximum of 18 people on each trek. Prices start at £45 per adult (£23 for children aged 8-13 years) on Wednesday evenings until 9th September. Dates and prices for day treks lasting four to five hours are advertised online and take place throughout the year, including Christmas Day; family tickets (2+2), champagne treks for couples and birthday party treks for 9-14 years are also available.

To book and for enquiries, email: llamalove@ btconnect.co.uk. For more details, visit: www.surrey-hills-llamas.co.uk.

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now until 1st September from 10.30am -12.30pm and 1.30pm – 4.30pm. Discover a world of wonder this summer and celebrate the 150th anniversary of Alice in Wonderland. Follow the clues on the garden trail to lead you to Wonderland, run around the dodo on a caucus race, or try your hand at a game of flamingo croquet. Take your family along for a full day of fun every day of the holidays.

Every weekend is special, too. Activities every day; visit www.rhs.org.uk/wisley for what’s on when.

(Some activities need to be booked.)

any of their schemes email playandLeisureTeam@ disability-challengers.org or call the Challengers Play and Leisure Team on 01483 230930. Of course they need to raise funds to carry out their work and as 5th August is National Playday they are suggesting people choose a day in August and get a gang of friends and family together for an hour and try and raise £124. This amount will enable one child to play at Challengers for a whole day.

I believe play packs are available so suggest you contact Challengers on 01483 230930.

Challengers is a registered children’s charity, established in 1979, dedicated to providing exciting and challenging play and leisure opportunities for disabled children and young people. They do this through their play and youth centres in Guildford and Farnham and through their range of community-based projects across Surrey and, increasingly, the surrounding areas. A significant benefit of their service is that it provides families with short breaks during high pressure times e.g. at the weekend or during the school holidays, enabling them to do ‘ordinary’ activities such as shopping or spending time with their other children. Families have told us that this lifeline of support keeps them strong. For more detail about

The Maltings ‘Marvellous Summer School’ takes place from Monday 3rd to Friday 7th August.

Designed for 7 to 13+, there will be lots of different activities from films and theatre to crafts and upcycling. You can book for a whole week or just a day at a time. 1 day £30, 2 days £58, 3 days £64, 4 days £108, 5 days £130. The day lasts from 10am to 4pm; however, there is an early drop off and late pick up arrangement at a cost of £5 per day. Lunch boxes are available at £4.50.

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The annual White Dove Collectors Transport Show will be held on Sunday 9th August at Kingsley Sports Club in Bordon. Over 300 cars and motorbikes are already registered to attend this gathering of veteran, vintage and classic cars, motorcycles and commercial vehicles.

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We take a look at the 20th Chilli Fiesta at West Dean which runs from the 7th-9th August Humble beginnings The award-winning Chilli Fiesta began in 1995 as a modest, oneday celebration of the colourful chillies grown in the thirteen historic Victorian glasshouses at West Dean Gardens. One of the biggest and original chilli festivals in the UK, it has grown from small beginnings to become something of a national treasure.

22,000 people who come to enjoy the full three-day programme of live music, food and entertainment. Chilli Fiesta is a family friendly summer festival with many people choosing to camp for the weekend with family and friends in the spectacular grounds of the estate.

“Chilli Fiesta began as a small event twenty years ago and has grown to become one of the UK’s original and largest chilli events,” says Sarah Wain, West Dean Gardens’ chilli expert. “It’s the unique mix of visitors who come to listen to live Latin music and celebrate all things chilli and, of course, see our amazing range of 250 varieties of chillies, that makes Chilli Fiesta special.”

This year the Chilli Fiesta celebrates 20 years and will feature a firework spectacular on Saturday night as part of the weekend festival.

Hotting up at Chilli Fiesta Chilli Fiesta takes place over a three day weekend and offers a full programme of hot Latin The original Chilli Fiesta and salsa music and entertainment, good food Set in the heart of the beautiful South Downs National Park with and drink (featuring many local suppliers), the backdrop of the historic flint-faced Grade II* listed West dancing, celebrity cookery demos, gardening Dean House, the festival tips from horticulturhas grown substantially “West Dean knows how to put on a good show and you al experts, a marketsince it began. It is one of can see things growing and learn so much about how place offering chilli-rethe original and most pop- to cultivate your own. The place is quietly becoming a lated foods and gifts, ular chilli festivals in the children’s activities, a national institution. You should see it.” The Times.

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family camping in a safe environment in the spectacular grounds of the estate. If putting up a tent is not your thing, you can try Glamping. (Dogs are welcome too on a short lead.)

Line-up on stage This year’s exciting line-up of live entertainment includes Groupo Lokito, The Fontanas, charismatic singer and musician, Jesus Cutino and his band Son de Cuba and Brazilian/Latin group Sambossa. Several bands will be making their debut this year including Levi Roots, who will not only be bringing his culinary expertise to the cookery theatre but also leading his band on the main stage. Also making their first appearance at Chilli Fiesta are Tom & Ash, Adriana, Quinto, Lokandes, The Voodoo Love Orchestra, the famous Gypsy King Tribute Band, Bamboleo, and Elisangela, plus local bands Ed Goodale and Steel Strum. The popular Mariachi Tequila Band, will be spending the day amongst the crowds getting them into the Latin groove.

Cookery Theatre In the cookery theatre popular Sussex cook and food writer, Rosemary Moon, will be hosting a series of food demonstrations where you can learn top tips and sample delicious chilli delights.

Rosemary will be joined over the weekend by Malcolm Riley, The African Chef (Saturday) and Petworth bakery specialist, Danish-born Master Baker, Troels Bendix. Levi Roots, who appeared on Dragon’s Den in 2007 and secured investment in his Reggae Reggae Sauce, will be giving demonstrations in the cookery theatre on Sunday, making his famous Home Style Jerk Chicken Wings and his Hot and Fruity Caribbean Coleslaw. Also joining Rosemary will be food, drink and travel writer, Andy Lynes, chatting about his new book ‘How to be a Chilli Head’.

Fun for all the family The popular Vintage Steam Fun Fair returns to Chilli Fiesta this year. There are activities for children including face painting, Punch and Judy shows, rock school workshops and new for this year, The Great Chilli Throwing contest for younger festival-goers, and older ones too! Antonio the Tambourine Juggler will entertain children and adults alike on the main stage.

Pick up chilli growing tips from the experts West Dean Garden’s very own chilli expert, Sarah Wain, will be dispensing chilli-growing advice during the fiesta. Joining Sarah each day in the gardening theatre will be gardening experts from Simpson Seeds (Friday), Hot Headz (Saturday) and Sea Spring Seeds (Sunday) reminiscing about their first ever Chilli Fiesta in 1995. Visitors will be able to explore the award-winning walled garden over the three-day weekend and see around 250 chilli va August 2015

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Sarah Wain’s Chilli Ice Cream

Ingredients: 1 ripe mango Vanilla ice cream (homemade or your favourite brand) I habanero chilli

Chilli growing tip “Remember to feed chilli plants regularly, initially with seaweed extract to initiate root development. Then use a balanced fertiliser after the first potting and after the final pot or when flowers and fruits start to appear, change to a fertiliser high in potassium (such as a tomato feed).”

Sarah Wain, West Dean Gardens Supervisor.

Method: 1. Remove the ice cream from the freezer before you begin, to allow it to soften a little.

2. Peel the mango, remove the stone and mash the flesh well.

3. Finely chop the habanero chilli, after scraping out the seeds. Combine the chopped chilli with the mango.

4. Mix the mango and chilli mixture into the slightly softened ice cream and return immediately to the freezer. Re-freeze. Serve.

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rieties being grown in the Victorian glasshouses. Sarah will share tips on growing chillies at home during talks and tours.

West Dean Gardens, near Chichester, West Sussex, PO18 0RX www.westdean.org.uk/chilli

A huge amount of work over the last two decades has gone into making the 90 acres of gardens and arboretum at West Dean a showcase of horticultural variety and quality to inspire any gardener throughout the seasons. Visitors to Chilli Fiesta can also enjoy the award-winning sunken garden, spring, wild and woodland gardens, St. Roche’s Aboretum, walled garden orchards and the kitchen garden.

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Chilli Fiesta is not only a celebration of the fiery chilli but also of the British summer, come rain or shine.

“Despite the stormy weather on Friday and Sunday last year visitors continued to stream through the gates, dancing and enjoying the live music in the rain.” says Sam Moore, West Dean’s Public Events Manager. “It shows just how determined people are to enjoy their favourite chilli festival.”

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Friday Day Ticket: Adult £12 Child £1.00 Saturday Day Ticket: Adult £14.50 Child £1.00 Sunday Day Ticket: Adult £12.00 Child £1.00 3-day pass with camping: Adult from £95 Child £36, early booking for camping advised) Group bookings - for groups 10 or more please call 01243 818221.

Book online at www.westdean.org.uk/chilli Note: Produce Stalls close at 6pm. Main Stage music finishes at 9pm on Fri and Sat eve, 6pm on Sunday. Paradiso Latino Cabaret Tent is open until 11pm Fri and Sat eve and 9pm Sunday. Only food stalls and bars around the central stage area will be open after 6pm.

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This year’s event is kindly sponsored by Grizzly Tools, Thorne Leggett, Forest Motors, MOTEST, LMC Citroen, North Hants Tyres, BRCC Classic Cars and Headley Insurance Services. For more details, including how to register your vehicle, visit www.whitedoveevents.org.uk.

The Dementia-friendly Musical Memories event returns to Farnham Maltings on Saturday 9th August from 2pm to 5pm. This is a chance for people living with dementia and their carers to enjoy reminiscing with some great musical oldies in a safe, relaxed environment. Organised by Right at Home GF, pioneers of the Dementia Delay Programme, in support of Singing for the Brain.

Tickets £15 (carers go free): call the Maltings on 01252 745444.

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The Friends of Farnham Park have a walk and talk by Michael Haxeline who is a member of Waverley Dowsers. He hopes to cover: The use of a dowsing rod, tree hugging, energies of a pyramid and their application in conservation, and how to search for a lost tool. I wonder what he will find!?

Meet on Tuesday 11th August at 5pm in The Park main car park. Non members £3.

The Probus Club of Farnham was formed in 1969 primarily as a luncheon club for men of retirement age from professional and business backgrounds.

Lunch is often followed by an informal talk occasionally supplemented by a contribution from an outside speaker on a non political subject of general interest. A recent talk was on the history of local news for those with impaired sight. Social Learn confidence through public speaking in a fun outings to theatres and other venues are organised and supportive environment. Farnham Speaker’s from time to time. If you are interested in joining Club meets on the second and fourth Monday06/07/2015 of the club, CIF_Crowthorne_91x147_CIF_Crowthorne_91x147 11:12 contact Page 1 the secretary at 12, Shortheath every month at the Farnham House Hotel. For Road, Farnham GU9 8SR.

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FARNHAM COMMUNITY GAMES Leading the way in community sports The 2015 Farnham Community Games will be held on Bank Holiday Monday, the 31st August from 12 noon to 4pm.

Ideal for everyone, the day is hosted by many of the local sports clubs and will feature 30-40 sports and activities for anyone to try out in a fun and friendly environment. And it’s free - just turn up! The organisers, Farnham Sports Council, aim to promote sport and active lifestyles.

The Community Games is a national project and this year there will be over 2,000 community games events around the UK. It is the main legacy project for increasing participation in sport following on from the London 2012 Games. Farnham pioneered the way by hosting a Community Games day for the local community in-between the Olympic and Paralympic Games nearly two years ago. The 2012 and 2013 Community Games held in Farnham each year attracted over 1,000 visitors to the ‘have a go’ sessions provided by over 30 local sports clubs. Sadly, the 2014 event was heavily rain affected, though many sports clubs and hardy people still turned up!

Event organiser, David Gill said, “we are very fortunate to have the continued and valued support of the excellent facilities at the host venues - Farnham Rugby Club and the David Lloyd Club – and the support of local sports clubs in Farnham is magnificent.

Our particular thanks go to the committee at the Farnham Rugby Club and to Linden Henson, the General Manager at the David Lloyd club, also to all our partners and to all those clubs who give up their time and enthusiasm to make it possible”.

The combined facilities at the two clubs enable a wide range of sports to be accommodated. Sue Keogh, who represents the rugby club on the organising committee, said “we are pleased to be involved with promoting community sport at the rugby club, there are great benefits to being actively involved in sport, or sport volunteering, and we enjoy hosting the Games. This year, it leads nicely into the Rugby World Cup and our own European 16

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Some of the sports on offer at the Farnham Community Games for everyone to try include: American football, archery, basketball, boccia, bowls, disabled sports, football, top golf, hockey, netball, martial arts, petanque, rugby, sailing, running, table tennis, tennis and so much more.

As Gail Wattingham, a 2012 torchbearer suggested, “make a note of the event and date in your diaries now, it’ll be another great family day out with dozens of sports to choose from and try”.

Chris Lee, Chairman of Farnham Swimming Club, commented, “we are actively seeking the support of all the local sports clubs in the Farnham area to make the event worthwhile and enjoyable. We want to offer the widest range of sport and fun ‘taster’ activities we can to make the day varied and memorable and to encourage more people to take up sport and active lifestyles... and to join local clubs if they wish to”.

David Gill added “I’m pleased to be able to mention that the Farnham event is regarded as a national ‘benchmark’ Community Games.

This is because the event has an aim of fostering partnerships and increasing sports participation by providing fun taster sessions in a wide range of sports for the entire local community in and around Farnham.

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‘Horsepower’ is an exhibition offering a stunning collection of equine images, sculptures and original linocut and screen-prints. The varied work of Caroline Jackman, Lisa Mardell, Alessia Mestrone, Carol Orwin and Fleur Robertson reflect the heart and soul of the horse. The exhibition is at The New Ashgate Gallery, Wagon Yard, Farnham GU9 7PS and runs until 15th August. The gallery is open Tuesday to Saturday from 10am – 5pm. A percentage of the sale proceeds will be going to Mane Chance, a local charity founded by actress Jenny Seagrove, whose mission is to rescue and rehabilitate old, abused and abandoned horses. www.newashgate.org.uk.

As all young people now have to be in some kind of education, employment or training up to the age of 18, Waverley Training Services in Farnham have included Practical Gardening Skills as part of their accredited training courses. All the courses are completely free and a legitimate alternative to college. Ring Denise Flaxton 01252 725872 for more information.

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and relaxing spaces to take in the view. Take some time out and enjoy scented rose gardens, striking summer borders and kitchen gardens bursting with ornamental fruit and vegetables. Each and every visit to a National Trust place helps support the charity’s work caring for special places for future generations. To mention a few, there’s Claremont Landscape Garden, near Esher, Hatchlands Park, near Guildford, Polesden Lacey, near Dorking, Ham House and Garden, near Richmond and Winkworth Arboretum, near Godalming. Just ‘Google’ each garden to get more information.

Ivy Lane Friends have their main fund-raising day for Macmillan Cancer Support at Farnham Conservative Club on the 16th of August. Tickets are £15 to include a hog roast with various salads, strawberries and cream dessert and a glass of Pimms. Music by ‘Otis B Driftwood’ Jazz Band.

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If your kids are keen to get hands-on experience of working backstage at a theatre, the technical course is just the ticket! From 24th – 29th August your children will work with a professional team to design the set, build the props, create the special effects, and operate the sound and lights for the Wizard of Oz performances. This one week course is £120. The workshops culminate in performances of The Wizard of Oz on Friday 28th August at 7pm and Saturday 29th August at 2pm. Both shows will be open to friends, family and the general public, and will give students the chance to perform on G Live’s main stage!

The August meeting of the West Surrey Wine Society will take place on Monday 17th at The Conservative Club, Ivy Lane, Farnham, GU9 7PQ. Torquil Jack, from ‘Carte-du-Vin’ in Micheldever, will hold a tasting of wines from the south west region of France. This is a change from the speaker advertised in the July ‘Jottings’. The West Surrey Wine Society is a wine appreciation society that meets on the third Monday of the month in central Farnham. Many, if not most, of the 60 or so members joined with little or no knowledge of wines - just a liking for the product! The meetings start at 7.30pm with a glass or two of ‘welcome wine’. The meeting proper starts at 8pm, generally taking the form of a tutored tasting, often led by an expert from a major supplier or a wine educator who is frequently a Master of Wine. For further information on the Society contact the membership secretary: Frances Hackemer Tel: 01252 793684.

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Farnham Afternoon Bridge Club meets at Farnham Maltings every Wednesday afternoon except the first Wednesday in the month. Bridge starts at 1.45 pm; they have a short tea break mid-afternoon and finish at 4.30pm. The members, quite a few of whom are now on their own, all enjoy their bridge and find it a great way to meet together in a nice friendly atmosphere. New members are very welcome and can obtain further information from the membership secretary, Rosemary Ostime on 01252 721312 or Trevor Lawson on 01252 543372.

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A teenager’s guide to things to do this summer by Charles Kershaw Summer is the longest holiday of the year, and for that reason it can often be the most boring one. If you’re like me, you’ve finished your GCSEs and spent the last two months doing next to nothing. So, I’ve compiled a bunch of activities and events going on this August to get you out of the house and to enjoy your last month of freedom before September.

Music Festivals

There are loads of music festivals going on in August, but some may have already sold out by the time you’ve read this article. If you are interested in any of the following, be sure to book as soon as possible to at least have the chance of getting a ticket.

V festival Virgin festival will be happening this year in two different locations at the same time – in both Chelmsford and Staffordshire. Headlining the festival will be Calvin Harris, Kasabian, Ellie Goulding, Stereophonics, Mark Ronson and more. This year there will be a new dance tent in which Oliver Heldens and Hannah Wants will headline. The festival will be between 22nd-23rd August. www.vfestival.com Reading Festival Another pair of festivals are the Reading and Leeds festivals. Both festivals are between 28th – 30th August, and headlining the festivals will be Mumford and Sons, Metallica, Alt J, Jamie T, Bastille, The Libertines, Kendrick Lamar, Palma Violets, the Maccabees, the Cribs and Charlie XCX. Tickets cost around £60, but with so many great artists performing it’s a bargain. www.readingfestival.com and www.leedsfestival.com

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Local Festivals There a lots of other smaller musical events going on in the area showcasing local music talent, including: Grills and Guitars will be performing on 7th August in the open air outside Farnham Maltings from 8.30pm and 10.30pm. The event is free but the barbecue is £8. www.farnhammaltings.com Frimley Lodge Live will be happening on August 8th and 9th in the Camberley Theatre, with 80s rock, reggae and a ‘Celebration of Swing’. www.camberleytheatre.biz Samfest will be held in Tongham Recreation Ground on 8th August, with acts mostly consisting of local upand-coming rock/indie rock bands. www.samfestmusicfestival.co.uk Check out your local pubs to see if they have any live music evenings. These tend to be free.

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We are lucky to have two free summer long bandstand concerts in the area. Music in the Meadow in Farnham’s Gostrey meadow runs every Sunday from 3pm-5pm and music varies from rock to R ’n’ B, jazz, soul and swing. www.farnham.gov.uk/events/music-meadow-10 In Godalming, there is Music in the Park which also takes place every Sunday from 3pm-5pm. This magazine is sponsoring the concert on 9th August featuring the ever popular Cryin’ Out Loud. www.godalmingbandstand.co.uk vantagepointmag.co.uk

Local Attractions Here are some other things that you can do at any time this summer:

If you fancy becoming the next Lewis Hamilton, Daytona Sandown Go-Karting Park is in Esher just five minutes off the M25, with a 900m outside track. www.daytona.co.uk/venues/sandown

Get some friends together and annihilate them in a game of paintball at Delta Force Paintball in Cobham.

They have a number of game zones featuring blockbuster movie props, a five star safety record and competitively low prices. For teens entry costs £14.99 each with 100 paintballs per person. www.paintballgames.co.uk

Guildford Spectrum has a lot to offer. Practise your ice skating on the Olympic sized ice rink or watch the Guildford Flames ice hockey team or Guildford Heat on the basketball court. There are 32 10-pin bowling lanes which you can book to use with your mates as well as four swimming pools, including a Leisure Pool with slides and a wave machine, and a 25m competition pool. www.guildfordspectrum.co.uk

Practise your driving skills at Mercedes Benz World in Brooklands, Weybridge, either honing your on-road skills to ace your driving test or navigate water crossings and steep slopes in a 4x4 one hour off-road experience. http://bit.ly/1s6X8MX

Explore the Reigate Caves on 8th August from 10am4pm. Guided tours usually run every 20 minutes and no booking is necessary. It takes about three hours to fully explore all the caves and inside them you can discover the history of the now lost Reigate Castle. www. reigatecaves.com

Airhop has recently opened in Guildford, and is one of the first indoor trampoline parks in England. Besides the 50 interconnected trampolines in the jump-free zone, you can slam dunk like a pro basketball player with the help of a trampoline. Ever wanted to play trampoline dodgeball? Now you can, in Airhop’s trampoline dodgeball court. It also has a foam pit, where you can safely practise your stunts. One hour of jump time will cost you £11.50. An alternative venue is Gravity Force in Camberley. http://airhoptrampolinepark.com/index

Get your thrills at Thorpe Park, just outside of London in Chertsey, open from 10am to 7pm. The park boasts Stealth, the fastest accelerating and tallest launch rollercoaster in the UK, going from 0-80mph in 1.8 seconds. www.thorpepark.com Geocaching is something you can do all around Surrey and will also let you experience the joys of the countryside. It involves tracking down ‘caches’ containing items by using a GPS unit (or your phone) and clues to find the hidden treasures. Each ‘treasure’ is a container with a notepad and pen inside so that you can leave a message to other geocachers. Garmin are offering GPS units to borrow for this at Polesden Lacey, near Dorking. You can download the free Geocaching app from the Apple or android store to help find geocaches in your local area. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/article-1356393316965

London Attractions

There are so many things for young people to do in London. Here are a some things I thought were really worth travelling for: Secret Cinema returns for another year, re-enacting a different classic film: Star Wars’ The Empire Strikes Back. The event happens at a top secret location which ticket holders are escorted to secretly. Upon arriving there, they will find themselves immersed in the film – whether they are on the icy planet Hoth or the swamps of Dagobah. The event usually lasts about five hours and tickets cost £50 for children and teens – pricey, but seeing as last year’s venue was the size of several Tate Moderns I’m sure it’s worth it. www.secretcinema.org

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Above: London Rib Voyages. Top right: Zorbing. Right: The view from a London Helicopter

If you’re looking for something more fast-paced check out the UK’s longest indoor go-karting track at Capital Karts in north London, featuring an 80m straight where you can reach a speed of 45mph. www.capitalkarts.com You can speedboat along the Thames James-Bondstyle with London Rib Voyages if you want to see the iconic river at high speed. Starting from the London Eye there are on-board ‘comedian guides’ to help make the most of the experience. www.londonribvoyages.com For a birds–eye view of famous London landmarks, look no further than The London Helicopter, giving you three different choices of flight routes, each one taking you more than 1000ft into the air with incredible panoramic views. www.thelondonhelicopter.com Use your puzzle-solving skills and teamwork to escape the room at Escape Rooms, based on hit online game “Takagism”. Escape Rooms provides two different themed rooms, Pharaoh’s Chamber and Room 33, in which you solve hidden puzzles to get closer to unlocking the door to escape the room. Book soon as tickets are already running out. www.escaperooms.co.uk The O2 has lots to offer besides just the arena, from restaurants and bars, to Cineworld, Brooklyn Bowl, featuring 12 bowling lanes accompanied by the taste of fried chicken. For those unafraid of heights conquer the iconic roof with Up at The O2, where on a clear day you can see landmarks 15 miles away, or experience the bright lights of London with the Twilight expedition, the night-time version of Up at The 02. www.theo2.co.uk You can see how all your favourite BBC programmes are made with BBC guided tours, as well as being given the chance to make your own radio play, complete with music and sound effects. You’ll also have the chance to visit the studio which is home to ‘The One Show’ and

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have a go at reading the news yourself. The tours lasts about an hour and a half. www.bbc.co.uk/showsandtours/tours/bh_london See the latest films on the huge IMAX screen, the biggest cinema screen in Britain and very conveniently located near Waterloo station. www.bfi.org.uk/bfi-imax If you’ve never done it before, zorbing is a must. Created in New Zealand, it involves rolling down a hill in a huge inflatable ball, sometimes filled with 40 litres of water (Hydro Zorbing) and sometimes with you strapped in with a harness. Go Zorbing London, located within London’s M25, offers 3 rides for 2 people for £95. www.zorbing.co.uk On the cheaper side of things, you can get a cheap haircut at the Toni and Guy Academy in New Oxford Street, London or watch a real-life court drama at the Old Bailey. Viewing times are Monday to Friday from 9.55am to 12.40pm and from 1.55pm to 3.40pm. http://toniandguy.com/pages/article/210 If you’re under 16, Kids Week means that between August 1st and 31st you can go free to any participating London show when accompanied by an adult paying full price. www.kidsweek.co.uk If all else fails you can always find sanctuary with a DVD box set and a big pack of Pringles – there are some great bargains on eBay – Fresh Meat, Skins, Friends, Game of Thrones are sure to fill some hours…

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‘Barrelhouse 15’ is Elstead’s Beer and Cigar Box Guitar Festival. This August Bank Holiday, Saturday 29th August, will be the third such festival and is jointly hosted by Elstead Sports Bar and Elstead Cricket Club at the Recreation Ground, Thursley Road, Elstead. The event is the main funding effort for the Elstead Pavilion at Elstead Cricket Club and has spin-off benefits for the Peter Pan Pre-School, Elstead Football Club and the Sharks (the youth team). There will be a choice of 14 local ales and an all-day barbeque supplying burgers and hot dogs served from a large marquee adjacent to the Pavilion. A straw bale stage at the end of the marquee will be home for around twelve cigar box guitar bands that will provide entertainment from 2pm until 9pm. They will be followed by ‘The Mays Covers Band’ who will play from 9pm until midnight. Dust off those dancing shoes!

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There is a growing excitement amongst therapists about the benefits of structured LEGO clubs for building social and communication skills amongst children, especially children who struggle in this area. St Mark’s Church in Upper Hale has decided to give this a go, but volunteer helpers are needed to make the project a success. The Reverend Lesley Crawley comments, “It is not simply about collecting a group of children together and providing them with LEGO blocks. The children are in groups of three with an adult supervisor. A clear set of ‘LEGO Club’ rules are agreed upon and the group meets on a regular basis to collaborate in LEGO brick building activities, tailored to the skill level of the participants”. LEGO enthusiasts are wanted for a few hours a month to help run this exciting new venture. Full training will be provided and there will be a requirement to be DBS checked

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Local Charity GUTS fighting bowel cancer has organised a private, guided tour of the state rooms of Buckingham Palace with highlights of the palace gardens. The event takes place on Friday 4th September and includes coach travel from Guildford Rugby Club, with refreshments served at the club prior to departure. The state rooms are furnished with many of the greatest treasures from the Royal Collection, including paintings by Van Dyck and Canaletto, sculpture by Canova, exquisite pieces of Sevres porcelain, and some of the finest English and French furniture in the world. Tickets are £60 and available to purchase online at www.gutsfbc.co.uk/events or call 01483 408316. All profits from the event will support the charity’s work, which aims to improve bowel cancer survival rates through better screening and treatment, and by raising awareness of the disease.

Phyllis Tuckwell’s hugely popular Dash of Colour will be taking place again this year, on Saturday 5th September. It’s a fun run with a difference – at every kilometre mark along the 5k route, participants are showered in colourful powder paint, symbolising the colour which Phyllis Tuckwell brings to the lives of its patients and their relatives.

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Organised by Farnham Runners, The Alice Holt races take place at Alice Holt Forest on Saturday 5th September from 11am to 2pm. With the main 10k race and further 5k, 3k, 1k races, this is a great day out for the whole family. Details and online entry: www.farnham-runners.org.uk/racediary/ aliceholt10k.htm Surrey Border Movie Makers meet on the first Friday of each month. We are a film making club whose members consist of retired professionals, experienced film makers and complete beginners.

We share a love of making films which we do to the best of our ability including holiday films, drama and documentary. Interested in seeing what we do?

Visit our website: surreyborder.org.uk we meet at the St Joan’s Centre, 19 Tilford Road, Farnham GU9 8DJ. There is plenty of parking. Your first visit is free. Contact: secretary@surreyborder.org.uk.

On Friday September 4th we will be presenting an evening on ‘Using your Mobile for Video’ this will include an informative talk and a selection of films taken using mobiles. Entrance is £5 on the door for non-members. Refreshments will be provided.

If you are interested please contact secretary@ surreyborder.org.uk.

Walking is a wonderful form of natural exercise; simple and effective. It has been calculated that 37,000 deaths could be prevented every year, just by taking a walk. In just a short time walking can significantly improve a person’s health, well-being and confidence. Walking for health offers free friendly walks. Their aim is to help more people, including those affected by cancer, to discover the joys and health benefits of walking. In Farnham, meet on Tuesdays at 10.30am at Brightwell’s Gostrey Centre, Dogflud Way. You can choose from a walk of approx. 2 miles (40 – 60 minutes) or a shorter, slower walk which takes about 60 minutes.

In addition, there’s a 30 minute walk on the first Tuesday of each month and a 90 minute, faster, longer walk on the last Tuesday of each month, for more experienced walkers (take money for an optional lunch at the Gostrey Centre). Walking for Health wouldn’t exist without their fantastic volunteer walk leaders who ensure walks are friendly, safe and well run. If you would like to train to be a volunteer leader, their next training date is Friday 31st July at Godalming Tennis Pavilion. vantagepointmag.co.uk

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In true Proms in the Park style, on Friday 3rd July, performers and audience alike arrived at Farnham Music and Drama on a beautiful evening in their finery and with their picnics. The evening was a chance for the adult orchestras and choirs to have their chance to perform. And perform they did. Thanks to the generosity of the audience and performers, Farnham Music and Drama raised £600 for Phyllis Tuckwell and had a lot of fun in the process. Farnham Music and Drama (FMD) would like to welcome any new members to their adult choirs or orchestras. The RPO orchestra meets at 9.45am on Monday morning and is a session for adults who would like to start playing their instrument again. The FMD ensemble (adult orchestra) meets on Monday evening at 8pm and is open to anyone to come along. The FMD Singers run two very friendly choirs whose aim is to get people singing regardless of how much they have done in the past. The Friday ladies choir meets at 2pm on Friday until 2.50pm and the Thursday choir meets at 8pm on a Thursday evening. The first session is always free and the new term starts on

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RHS Ambassador Mary Berry will open this year’s annual flower show at The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Garden Wisley, in Surrey. The spectacular six-day flower festival (8th – 13th September) offers visitors the chance to enjoy a profusion of plants and flowers, seek the best gardening advice and explore the garden in its late summer glory.

Farnham’s Heritage Open Days, from Thursday 10th to Sunday 13th September, presented by the Farnham Society, will, as in previous years be a big occasion attracting thousands of visitors.

This year’s events promise to be of particular local interest as the theme will be hops and the history of the hop industry. Hop growing brought great prosperity to Farnham and gave wealthy hop merchants and maltsters the opportunity to build the grand Georgian town houses for which Farnham is known today. Although hop growing in Farnham died out in the mid-20th century, the popularity of craft breweries today has given rise

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THAILAND comes to milford The 10th Amazing Thailand Festival returns to Secretts at Milford Thailand returns to Milford this August Bank Holiday, when the 10th Amazing Thailand Festival takes place at Secretts Farm. The first festival was held in 1998 and is now a firm favourite on the summer events calendar. It takes place on Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th August from 11am to 6pm and on Monday 31st August from 11am to 8pm.

The Festival is presented by The Mudita Trust, a UK registered charity. Proceeds from the festival are used by the charity to help support the education of abused, distressed and underprivileged children from some of Thailand’s poorest areas, who may be otherwise exploited in the sex industry in the big cities and tourist spots.

The theme for this year’s festival is Songkran (Thai New Year).

Visitors will be sprinkled with water as they enter the festival, which will be full of colour and decorations, to symbolise the celebrations that take place in Thailand each April.

East meets west for three days, as the rolling landscape around the lakes at Secretts is transformed into a bustling Thai street market. Savour the aromas of oriental spices as Thai restaurants cook a mouth-watering choice of authentic Thai dishes.

Street stalls will be selling Thai silks, handicrafts, spices, jewellery, clothing, wood carvings and so much more! Visitors will be treated to glittering displays of Thai classical and folk dancing and a variety of live music. New for 2015 will be special Thai martial arts demonstrations from several Thai Boxing camps, to honour Nai Khanom Tom, the father of Muay Thai (Thai Boxing).

Relax with an ice cold Thai beer, a refreshing soft drink or maybe a cup of tea, as you soak up the atmosphere, the sights, sounds and smells of Thailand, The Land of Smiles.

On site travel companies will tempt you with offers and promotions available only at the festival, so it’s a great opportunity to think about a trip to Thailand. If you need to take a break - treat yourself to a relaxing Thai massage or spend moments of quiet reflexion with Buddhist monks.

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All the family are well catered for with fairground attractions and entertainment, farm animals and plenty of refreshments. There are craft workshops where children can paint Thai umbrellas and fans or make their very own flower float (krathong) to take part in the closing ceremony (Loy Krathong) on Bank Holiday Monday.

Loy Krathong is celebrated in Thailand each November. People float krathongs (flower floats) in rivers and lakes to symbolise the passing of the previous year’s sadness and to bring happiness for the future. Visitors can buy a krathong to join in with the ceremony and children can float their own creations made in the craft workshops.

Entry prices have been held again at £10 per adult with an accompanying child free! Family tickets (2 adults and up to 4 children) are £20 and OAP’s are £9. Babies and toddlers (up to 3 years) free! Don’t forget that each day the entry tickets are entered into a draw for the chance to win two return flights to Thailand!

If you are travelling by car there is plenty of free parking, skilfully marshalled by the Rotary Club of Godalming Woolsack. If you are planning to come by public transport there’s a free mini bus shuttle service from Milford Station. The festival site is near to several bus stops in Milford village. Whatever you are planning for your August Bank Holiday, make sure that a visit to The Amazing Thailand Festival is on your list of things to do. It‘s a wonderful day out for all the family!

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Top tips for summer pet safety With another heatwave forecast, it is vital to ensure that our dogs and cats are properly cared for in the hot weather. We asked a couple of local vets for some hints and tips: 1. Provide plenty of clean fresh water for all pets in warmer weather.

2. Paddling pools or similar are good for cooling dogs if out side for long periods, an alternative could be a spray from a hose if the dog does not become too excited.

3. Vets have seen a lot of ticks on animals already this summer. If you find a tick on your pet, don’t apply any substances to the tick, simply use a specialist tick hook to remove it. Ticks can carry several diseases which could affect your pet, so it’s best to use a product that repels ticks to prevent them biting in the first place.

4. Never leave any pet in a car on warm days even for a few minutes (even with the windows open); the inside of a car can get to very high temperature in a short period.

5. Trim excess hair – get them groomed!

6. Keep an eye on your pet for any signs of heat exhaustion or sunstroke including excessive panting, drooling, convulsions, collapse and shock. If your pet shows any of these signs, get them out of the heat, shower them with cool (not cold) water, wrap them in wet towels and take them straight to the vet.

7. Do not over-exercise animals on hot days - take them out at the coolest parts of the day e.g. early morning/late evening.

8. Take special care with brachycephalic breeds i.e. bulldogs/ pugs/French bulldogs – these are prone to overheating .

9. Take water with you if going out for the day with your dog – if going to the beach it is important not to let your dog drink salt water as they can get salt intoxication.

10. It is useful to keep water in your car for emergencies but make sure you use a thermos flask in summer to keep the water cool.

11. Use sunscreen for animals with white fur. Common places to get sunburn are tips of ears in white cats, top of nose in dogs with white fur.

12. Dogs can burn their paws on hot pavements so walk them during the cooler times of the day. A good test is to hold the back of your hand on the pavement – if you can’t hold it there for 5 seconds or more it is too hot to walk your dog on.

13. If you are taking your dog to the beach, check tide times first. Not all dogs can naturally swim so they could quickly get out of their depth. The hot grains of sand and salt in the sea can also damage their paws so wash them thoroughly when you get home.

14. Grass seeds are common foreign bodies that can cause discomfort, particularly in ears and feet, which are picked up when exercising outside or on a walk.

Avoid walking in long grass during the peak summer months of June to August and check your dog’s paws after every walk for lurking grass seeds. Seek early veterinary advice if your dog starts licking its paw or has a small hole between its toes.

15. Try freezing your dog’s dinner into ice lollies by mixing their food with some water in a cup and putting it in the freezer for a couple of hours. Remove the cup before giving it to your dog.

16. Kennel cough is a separate vaccination for dogs. It isn’t always a requirement when your dog goes into kennels, but it is recommended.

Battersea Dogs and Cats Home has a Summer Proof Fun (SPF) guide on its website. It is a four-step process where pet owners can answer a series of questions to reveal their pet’s SPF score based on coat colour, coat type, length of the animal’s nose and age to determine either a low, medium or high susceptibility.

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to a revived interest in producing the essential ingredient. During Heritage Open Days some modern hop growers will be on hand to talk about what they do and how they do it, and there will be many hop-related events, with talks and exhibitions, including light-hearted performances of words and music by the Farnham Rep about the making and drinking of beer! In addition to this, some 30 interesting buildings in and around the town will be open to visitors with special activities and displays, and there will be a big selection of guided walks and tours. On the afternoon of Thursday 10th September Farnham Castle, the jewel in Farnham’s crown, will welcome visitors for guided tours and teas. An attractive brochure with full details is available from Farnham Town Council, either as a hard copy or online at www.farnham. gov.uk, and from The Farnham Society, www. farnhamsociety.org.uk, and there will be a special feature in the September issue of VantagePoint.

Some of the events require advance booking as numbers are limited. The booking period is from 26th August to 7th September and early booking is strongly recommended.

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holding a special commemorative war event at the Burys Field in Godalming to explore how ordinary people living in the towns and villages of west surrey handled the daily hardships of WWI. This exciting event will bring together a host of local organisations to provide an outdoor interactive event for all the family. Guests are invited to bring along any Great War-related documents or artefacts and have them examined and recorded by professional historians. As part of a major fouryear initiative supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund, experts from Surrey Heritage will be on hand to record visitors’ stories and add them to a growing picture of the war’s impact on Surrey.

There will be exhibitions and live performances and will conclude with The Heroes Band Concert at the Bandstand on the Phillips Memorial Grounds at 5pm. Organisers are hoping that many of the displays and activities will also be available to view on Sunday 13th September. The event is free but for more information visit www.waverley.gov. uk or call Waverley’s Community Arts Officer on 01483 523390.

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Choosing a care home or home care

by Penny Kitchen

Many of us will be faced at some time with the need to choose a care home, whether for ourselves or an elderly relative. There is so much to say about what to look for to ensure you make a good decision that books have been written on the subject and sound advice and information is plentiful on the internet.

Yet still people make poor choices and grim stories of neglect and abuse make the headlines. Yet the situation is far from being all doom and gloom. Many people are far happier in good residential care than isolated at home.

If possible, give yourself plenty of time to do your research and start with the vast amount of free information compiled by organisations such as Age UK (www.ageuk.org.uk) and Counsel and Care (www.counselandcare. org.uk). The Care Quality Commission (www. cqc.org.uk/content/care-homes) provides information on the differences between the thousands of nursing homes and publishes reports by their inspectors.

Don’t think that a care home or nursing home is the only option. Ask for a local authority ‘community care assessment’ which is free of charge and might conclude that a nursing home isn’t required. Perhaps home care, with appropriate equipment and help, would be preferable.

In cases where you or your relative has a specific health condition, an essential source of advice is one of the specialist charities: for example, the Stroke Association, the Parkinson Disease Society, the Alzheimer’s Society, all of whom will be able to give pertinent advice on what to look for in residential and nursing care for this particular condition.

Health concerns Once you have drawn up a potential shortlist of establishments to visit, first check by phone to find out what each one can offer. For example, are there good links with outside professionals such as chiropodists? How much will dental care cost?

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By starting your search close to home, you should be able to keep your own GP. Only be persuaded to switch to another one of the home’s choosing if you are sure you will get better care. Ask what the home does to prevent the spread of minor infections such as coughs and colds and also the hygiene practices used to reduce the possible spread of the far more serious ‘superbugs’ such as MRSA – a killer in the elderly.

Are there lots of activities for the residents? There is nothing more depressing than a lounge full of bored and listless elderly people. One organised activity a day such as craft, exercise or singing is the minimum you should expect. Ask also about staff qualifications. Half of the home’s care assistants should have achieved the basic qualification of NVQ level.

Ask how often the home employs agency staff. Finally, ask if it is possible to have a trial period of a few weeks before making a commitment.

Day to day Some crucial aspects of the homes you will only be able to grasp from a visit or visits. Do the care home managers succeed in combining the benefits of hospital with a homely atmosphere? Would you find this establishment homely? Living a happy and engaged life is important whatever your age.

In the section of her website called Choosing and Living in a Care Home, campaigner for older people, Marion Shoard, says: “Clearly, the numbers and type of staff and their training is particularly important. Effective care requires trained staff who have sufficient time to carry out their tasks properly and to chat to residents and help them feel at home.”

She advises people to ask if they can visit several times, at different times of the day, to just sit quietly and observe the interaction between residents and staff.

You should be shown the room you are being offered, so ask: Is it quiet at night? Can you bring your own furniture? Can you have your own telephone? Write a list of questions and write down the answers. When you’ve seen several homes, it is easy to forget details.

Care in your own home Most of us would probably prefer to remain in our own homes, with an appropriate amount of help from visiting care and health professionals. In many cases, this will be a less expensive option than residential care.

One excellent website is www.myageingparent.com which has an entire section dealing with home care – health aspects and carer assessments, home safety, using technology such as alarms, skype and the internet for shopping, adaptations for the home and, of course, choosing a care agency.

Print off the list of important questions to ask prospective home care providers.

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Walk takes place on Saturday 12th September. It’s a two mile, 1.5/2 hour walk through two villages.

It will take in two churches by eminent Victorian architects, Sir George Gilbert Scott and Augustin Pugin, a cricket pitch where one of the earliest matches was played and a railway station that never was! The walk is partly off road. Led by Shackleford Village Organisation, it starts at 11am at St Mary’s Church Shackleford - just turn up on the day.

Surrey Federation WI are celebrating the Centenary of the WI by holding a Harvest Fayre on Saturday 19th September 2015, at Myrtle Courtyard, Hampton Estate, Seale, GU10 1JH, from 10am to 4pm. The fayre will incorporate crafts, food, workshops and children’s activities etc. Entry is free for under 5s, £1 for students and £3 for adults.

Farnham College and the Old Farnhamians’ Association (former pupils of Farnham Grammar School) are combining to present an event to celebrate the 800th anniversary of Magna Carta.

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on the Magna Carta, entitled ‘The Magna Carta Project – Uncovering the Charter and its World’.

The lecture will be held at the Performance Hall at Farnham College, Menin Way, Farnham and doors will open at 3.00pm for the talk starting at 3.30pm.

Tickets are available from Farnham College and price per person is £5, with students free of charge.

Please telephone 01252 716988 for information and tickets. Not only is this a major lecture in the town, but the presenters have decided to give all proceeds to the Nepal Earthquake Appeal. Dr Ambler is from the School of History,University of East Anglia, and one of a small group of historians in this country researching the Charter. The event will be one of the first that the college and the Old Boys have worked on together, and it is hoped that the people of Farnham will give their usual excellent support.

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event is jointly organised by Waverley Borough Council and Enterprise First. Experts will be on hand to give advice from their stands on many specialist subjects. A buffet, with drinks, will be available on arrival from 5.45pm. There will then be a brief welcome from the Mayor of Waverley, followed by plenty of time to browse the stands and ask questions.

Watts Gallery is delighted to announce that Perdita Hunt, Director of Watts Gallery - Artists’ Village, has been awarded an Order of the British Empire in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list for her Services to the Arts. Perdita has been Director of Watts Gallery since 2004, when first appointed to lead the Hope project and is now leading the way for the recreation of the Artists’ Village with the restoration of Watts Studios and Limnerslease.

Commenting Perdita said: “I am deeply grateful to receive this honour on behalf of Watts Gallery – Artists’ Village and for Services to the Arts. I hope that in opening the Watts Studios later this year, the Artists Village will be enjoyed as a destination of national, if not international importance, by present and future generations.”For further information go to www.wattsgallery.org.uk.

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Waverley’s community transport charity is in search of a new chairman to step into the driving seat to steer it through an exciting period of growth and development. Hoppa Community Transport runs a fleet of accessible minibuses across the borough for people who live in rurally isolated areas who cannot access public transport or have reduced mobility. The current chairman Andrew Carrington is stepping down after 11 years of devoted service to the organisation. Thanks to the organisation many in the local community benefit from greater independence and social interaction. The organisation needs a strong and charismatic individual who can think and operate strategically, helping the staff deliver a commercial strategy to fund their important charitable goal of ensuring that no one in the borough has to experience isolation. Many of their customers see them as a lifeline. If you think you can lead an organisation like this please get in contact with Hoppa Community Transport, Unit 8, Towergate Business Centre, Coopers Place, Combe Lane, Wormley, Surrey GU8 5SZ. Tel 01428 681701.

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Gold for Albury’s rosé!

Much to their delight, Silent Pool Rosé 2014 has been awarded a Gold medal in the English and Welsh Wine of the Year Competition.

It was one of only two rosés, and the only wine in Surrey to be awarded a gold award. There were only 19 golds in total amongst 327 entries. They also had a great result for their first sparkling wine, Albury Estate Premier Cuvée, which was awarded a Silver medal.

The results are testament to the great team at Albury including the vineyard manager, Alex Valsecchi, who our editor has met and is a passionate and charming exponent of the great art of viticulture and wine making.

Order some now before it’s all gone! Visit www. alburyvineyard.com for a list of stockists or even better, visit the vineyard and have a tour.

Elstead Beer and Cigar Box Guitar Festival at Elstead Recreation Ground Saturday 29th August sees the third such festival.

Jointly hosted by Elstead Sports Bar and Elstead Cricket Club at the Recreation Ground, Thursley Road, Elstead. The event will be fund-raising for the Elstead Pavilion, Elstead Cricket Club and has spin off benefits for the Peter Pan Pre-School, Elstead Football Club and the Sharks (the youth team).

There will be a choice of 14 local ales and an all-day barbeque supplying burgers and hot dogs. They will be served from a large marquee adjacent to the pavilion.

A straw bale stage at the end of the marquee will be home for around 12 cigar box guitar bands (Joe Cribb, Strolling Tone, SoulCatcher, Jeremiah Longshanks and 3 Chords And A Lie, to name but a few) who will provide entertainment from 2pm until 9pm. They will be followed by ‘The Mays Covers Band’ who will play from 9pm until midnight. Dust off those dancing shoes!

Frensham Brewery celebrates first birthday

Look out for the return of the ever popular Farnham Food Festival to Castle Street from 10am-4pm on Saturday 26th September.

Frensham Brewery is a small independent microbrewery set up by husband and wife team and Frensham residents Miles and Emily. They produce hand crafted cask ale, trying to use locally sourced ingredients where possible. The beer is all natural, using English Hops, Malted Barley, yeast and Against a backdrop of live music, dozens of water with no sugars or colourings. The brewery shop food-themed stalls will line the street and tempt is now open for direct sales from Thursday-Saturday, shoppers with free samples of food and delicious 12pm-4pm. All their beers are also available on the products to buy and enjoy later. pumps in local venues. For more information, call 01252 793956 or visit www.frenshambrewery.co.uk.

A live cookery demonstration will be the focus

Farmers’ Market in Farnham The next Farmers’ Market is on the 23rd August from 10am-1.30pm, giving you the opportunity to buy fresh produce direct from the producer. It takes place in the Central Car Park, off Victoria Road.

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at the Baptist Hall Godalming, at 7.30pm. As usual their talks will cover social and political history, culture and geography and will also include several social events celebrating French national days.

Last year was very successful and ended with their AGM which included a lecture on Napoleon on the 200th anniversary of the battle of Waterloo. Talks are in French but the professional speakers take account of their English audiences. This year we will explore the history of Paris, discuss Colette’s life and novels and tackle the challenging issues in contemporary France as well as returning to the story of the Huguenots who came to our country from France after the anti-Protestant attacks in the 17th century. There will be eight lectures in all. Programmes will be available in museums and libraries in August. The membership secretary can be contacted by email at johnpetty@which.net.

Joining Les Amitiés Françaises is an enjoyable way to maintain your French, meet new people and learn more about the complex and fascinating country that is France.

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two friends, Mark Williams and Mark Robson, is again raising a glass – this time to the £13,117.14 it has raised in the last six months for local charities. £5,266.54 was raised for Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice (close to its Wheatsheaf Pub and Grill on West Street in Farnham) and the Red Balloon Learner Centres. Another £610.93 was raised through setting up The Wheatsheaf Network, a local business networking group also held at the Wheatsheaf Pub and Grill. £5,500 was raised through CherryFest , the Duke Of Cambridge in Tilford’s legendary May Bank Holiday charity music festival. This festival is gaining a somewhat cult status, with money being raised for Cherry Trees respite care home for children with severe learning and physical difficulties, based in East Clandon near one of the group’s other pubs, The Queen’s Head. For every pint of Red Mist Ale sold, 20 pence goes to each pub’s local charity. (The Wheatsheaf Pub and Grill, The Stag and The Exchequer - Phyllis Tuckwell, The Cock Inn - Help For Heroes, The Duke of Cambridge and The Queen’s Head - Cherry Trees). This initiative has raised £350 in May alone!

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GARDEN An interview with

Chris Beardshaw With Beth Otway terraces where adults can sit, seating zones, plenty of raised beds with pergolas for growing fruits and vegetables and flowers up and over, and in. So it becomes the hub of the community really, as a total project, and as I say, this is the floral tile that really is the centrepiece, it’s the attraction. The four paths are a cross-axial version of paths; each of the paths leads off into a different area of the ultimate large-scale garden that we’ll create over in Poplar.

During this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show, I caught up with the award-winning garden designer Chris Beardshaw to find out more about his Gold Medal winning garden, The Morgan Stanley Healthy Cities Garden.

Beth: What’s the most important message that you’d like to come from The Morgan Stanley Healthy Cities garden at this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show?

Chris Beardshaw: Well I think that the key thing really is the importance of quality green space in communities, and that’s very much what this garden represents. The initiative that this is a part of, the Morgan Stanley Healthy Cities initiative, is really all about trying to find out what’s working in a community and what’s lacking in a community. In this particular instance, with Poplar in East London, what became apparent was what was lacking was a quality designed green space that had elements of beauty, and floral beauty, and opportunities for people to grow their own fruits and vegetables, to play, roll around on the meadows, and interact with one another and with nature.

This particular garden is a small part of a much larger project. Immediately after the show is finished this garden will be taken to pieces, shipped over to Poplar in East London, where it will be recreated. It will be surrounded by a much larger series of gardens, which includes meadows, soft play areas, mounds of grass that children can roll down and make dens in, 36

We also want to try and reflect Poplar itself and the history of Poplar. As the name suggests, Poplar is derived from Poplar trees. The Poplar community is on the bend in the river Thames, just north of Canary Wharf. It was traditionally a wetland, and on that wetland there were Poplar trees growing: poplar, willows, alders, Acer campestre, which were coppiced. That’s the reason we’ve used these rather grand coppiced Acer campestres in the garden; it’s a reference to Poplar as it was before it was inhabited. The trees were coppiced, the coppiced wood was used in charcoal, and the charcoal was then used in industry, in the growing city of London.

The box hedging is a kind of version of a knot garden really.

We selected that for two reasons: the first is that many of the people who lived originally in and around Poplar worked in and around the docks in the East End of London. This is a project about binding communities together – and of course the obvious reference is, well, how do sailors bind ropes together? So we looked at how they bound ropes of different styles together.

They used a knot, one of the names for which was ‘Friendship knot’. This is a stylised version of the knot that we created in the edges here. They bind it together and it unites the two with ultimate strength. The second reason is that the community that we’ve been working with and talking to, who are the recipients of this garden, were very clear that one of the things that is most emboldening about communities is to create a space which is identifiably theirs – a sort of boundary, if you like, some sort of frame into which the community sits. And so the hedges also perform that function, restraining, binding and defining the community space.

Then of course you’ve got the herbaceous perennials, which are dancing around in the spaces created by the hedges. We deliberately selected a very eclectic mix of flowers, in terms of colours, textures, forms and geographic origins, to reflect the make up of our communities – the fact that our communities, particularly inner city communities, are incredibly diverse.

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B: I love that! The plants in your garden are exquisite, they are so healthy and are of such quality; have you worked with the independent nurseries who supplied the plants for your garden before?

CB: Yes. I was very keen this time around to go with nurseries who were quite eclectic and quite small scale. So for instance all of the Camassias you see growing in the garden were grown by one lady, who’s a Camassia enthusiast up in Yorkshire, who is looking to get a nursery together to house a national collection of Camassias at Hare Spring Cottage Plants. So they were grown right up in Yorkshire, in really quite hard conditions. We’ve also got a couple of ex-students of mine from Pershore College who now run Todd’s Botanics, Mark and Emma. They grew things like the irises and some of the floral plants like geums and so on. Then I worked with James Chichester down on the south coast to grow many of the remaining herbaceous perennials, and Hilliers Nurseries provided much of the foliage planting. So all sorts of sources to bring about this wide range of plant materials.

B: It’s great that you’ve been able to support and showcase a number of quality independent growers and nurseries at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show.

CB: I think the nursery industry should be supported; I enjoy working with growers who are really super-enthusiastic about the plants that they grow, so it isn’t just a product, it’s a lifestyle.

I think that should be celebrated. What’s curious is when other designers have been walking around in the build-up to the show, they’ve all been coming along saying, “Where did you get your plants from? They’re not only great quality, but they’re in flower – mine are struggling to get into flower!” I think it is that attention to detail that a small nursery man or woman can afford on those plants that to me, makes the big difference.

B: Apart from your garden, which is your favourite garden at this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show?

CB: Dan Pearson’s. I think Dan is the designer and plantsman of his generation. I think he is an extraordinary character, wonderfully talented, fabulously modest about what he does, and he produces some sublime pieces of work. I haven’t inspected it closely but I’ve no doubt this one is as good as anything he’s ever done.

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Brunching out Given people’s increasingly hectic lives, brunch is becoming a very popular meal, especially at weekends. After that stolen lie-in, a heavy duty shopping expedition or a morning ferrying children left, right and centre, what could be better than a mouth-watering mid-morning treat?

The word ‘brunch’ first appeared in print in an 1895 Hunter’s Weekly article. In ‘Brunch: A Plea’, British author Guy Beringer suggested an alternative to the heavy, post-church Sunday meals in favour of lighter fare served late in the morning. ‘’Brunch is cheerful, sociable and inciting,’’ Beringer says. ‘’It is talk-compelling. It puts you in a good temper, it makes you satisfied with yourself and your fellow beings, it sweeps away the worries and cobwebs of the week.’’

Our recipes come from CAU, who have recently launched a brunch menu which is currently which is available only at weekends. Visit www.caurestaurants.com to find out more.

Latin Eggs Ingredients 2 eggs Half an avocado 2 English muffins Hollandaise Chimmichurri Chimmichurri: 1 clove of garlic A handful of parsley 2 tbsp sherry vinegar ¼ spanish onion ½ red bell pepper 4 tbsp vegetable oil Pinch of salt 1 tsp Aji Mojido (or other chilli powder) Hollandaise: 3 egg yolks Drop of vinegar 30g unsalted butter Method: • Poach 2 eggs in boiling water with a dash of white wine vinegar • Gently toast the muffins and avocado until slightly coloured • Arrange the muffins on a plate, top with the avocado, followed by the eggs.

• Cover with hollandaise • Drizzle with chimmichurri

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Making the hollandaise: • Whisk egg yolks and vinegar together quickly in a bowl over a pan of boiling water (ideally with a hand whisk) • In a separate pan melt the butter • Once the eggs are beginning to stiffen slowly incorporate the melted butter into the egg mixture until desired consistency.

• Season to taste.

Making the chimmichuri: • Finely chop all ingredients and mix together. vantagepointmag.co.uk

FOOD Portobello Mushrooms on Toast Ingredients 5 sliced portabello mushrooms 1 shallot ½ clove garlic Knob of butter Double cream 1 tbsp crème fraîche 1 sprig thyme Handful of parsley Sourdough bread Serves 2/3 Method: • Peel the mushrooms (we recommend Portobello mushrooms for the great flavour) • Chop them into slices (approx 1cm wide) • Thinly slice the shallot and the garlic • Melt a knob of butter on a medium heat in a non-stick pan and gently fry the shallots and garlic • Add the mushrooms and toss together until they have

a lovely golden brown colour.

• Don’t over cook the mushrooms – add a glug of double cream until it bubbles and then take off the heat and stir in a tablespoon of crème fraiche.

• Finely chop the thyme leaves and parsley and add to the mushrooms.

• Serve the mushrooms on toasted sourdough – done!

Sweet Potato and Chorizo Hash Ingredients 1 sweet potato Olive oil Salt and pepper 75g chorizo 1 red pepper 1 red onion 1 red chilli 1 tbsp sherry vinegar 1 egg Serves 3/4 Method: • Put the whole sweet potato (pricked with a fork) in foil with a drizzle of olive oil, salt and pepper.

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Soundingoff DAMNED IF I KNOW WHY! 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...

I was recently bemused by a couple of photos in the newspa- inequality and sexual violence before a widper. One was of an actress named Emma Watson who was er public? This seems unlikely, too. These hobnobbing with the UN secretary-general Ban Ki-moon at problems have been dinned into us for many the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. The other years now, and in any case how does ‘publicwas of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt ity’ solve the problem posing with the foreign secretary, of sexual violence?

Do you think these particular women William Hague. Then, Ms Watson Most of us regard it as were appointed for any better reason had apparently been appointed abhorrent, and if we than that they’re celebs?

UN goodwill ambassador for womdon’t, I doubt whethen as part of the drive against er Angelina and Brad gender inequality, and Ms Jolie had been telling us that it is will make appointed a UN special envoy in the cammuch difference. paign to end sexual violence. For her humanitarian services Ms Jolie was also Let’s stop pretending to be made an honorary dame. naïve. Given the existence of many highly qualified and How do you suppose Ms Watson and Ms influential politicians on the Jolie got their jobs? Do you think they anone hand, and countless swered an ad in the paper and just hapvictims of gender inequalipened to have a few more GCSEs than the other candidates? ty and sexual violence on the other, do you Neither do I. However, we know how Messrs Ki-Moon and think these particular women were appointHague got theirs. Ban Ki-Moon is a career diplomat, having ed for any better reason than that they’re studied at a number of universities including Harvard. Wil- celebs? Neither do I. It’s the disease of liam Hague gained an Oxford first and is the author of biog- our time that we worship celebs even when raphies of Pitt the Younger (not to be confused with Brad) they’re not celebs for anything very importand William Wilberforce, who campaigned against the slave ant. The most depressing thing about the trade. Hague is also a former leader of the Conservative par- photos I saw was not that people who are faty. mous simply as entertainers should be able to hobnob with eminent political figures. It Do you think that Ms Watson and Ms Jolie were appointed was that Ban Ki-moon and William Hague, to their exalted roles because acting gives them some special themselves more substantial if more modest insight into gender inequality or sexual violence? Neither celebs, should look positively thrilled to be do I. We are often told that actresses over a certain age are snapped alongside a trio of mummers. the victims of gender inequality because there are few good roles for them. Still, the likes of Judi Dench, Maggie Smith, Funny old world, isn’t it?

Vanessa Redgrave, Julie Walters, Penelope Wilton and Helyou agree with Andrew? What irritates you en Mirren all seem to be earning a crust. So were the two Do these days? Please write in or let us know by ladies appointed in order to bring the problems of gender emailing editor@vantagepublishing.co.uk.

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Rushmoor Male Voice Choir members delight in entertaining folk in the local area. They sing because they enjoy it and because it enables local charities to raise money for local causes by using the choir’s services for free. If you want to join this happy band, contact Hughie Hill 01252330141 or look at their website www.rushmoormvc.com.

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Kiddiwalks: Gunpowder at Chilworth A lovely walk that starts in peaceful woodland where only the bird song and the sound of running water breaks the silence. Amongst the trees will be found the stark remains of Chilworth’s old gunpowder mills, at one time the most important in England. Just imagine the scene as horses pulled wagons along wooden tramways, water rushed down leats to power the mills and 400 workers went about the business of making their deadly product. Youngsters will enjoy the challenge of climbing to St Martha’s church, high on the hills above, where the views are outstanding. The descent brings you to Chilworth Manor below where the way soon rejoins the woodland and cool waters of the Tillingbourne. Bring a picnic.

The walk 1. Follow a narrow path to the left of the infant school to reach a wooden bridge over a leat.

The path follows the course of a tramway where horses once pulled their loads of gunpowder to the railway in Chilworth and on your right by the bridge is a remaining part. Fork right and soon turn right and pass picnic tables in a clearing. Keep to the wide path through woodland and ignore a left fork by a mound of earth. Soon pass the remains of the mill buildings to reach an information board and a bridge.

2. Turn right over the bridge and cross a stile ahead of you to enter a field. Press on through a second and third field with more recent evidence of the gunpowder works through the trees on your left. After the path narrows and passes the rear of gardens, a road is met. Bear left over a bridge and continue along a tarmac drive with housing on your left and a lake on your right. This was the site of Postford Mill, originally a paper mill before changing to a flock mill. After its closure it became a fish farm before finally succumbing to housing. Continue along the drive and , when it bends sharply left, ignore a footpath ahead of you.

3. At the gateway to Millstream Cottage ignore a path on the right and fork left alongside the garden. Soon you are immersed in majestic beech woodland where you gradually gain height and leave the Tilling Bourne flowing between the trees below you before the path bends away from the stream and begins the climb in earnest. When an undulating field is seen to your left, keep right on the main path and when nearing the top of the hill ignore a right fork.

Soon reach a directional post by a clearing that is the haunt of green woodpeckers that feed on the anthills here.

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way as you pass by a Downs Link path on your left. When the track divides, leave the bridleway and go ahead on a public footpath that will finally bring you to St Martha’s church and the end of the climb. Continue left around the wall of the graveyard to find welcoming seats that offer stunning views and a good excuse to rest awhile or have a picnic. Just the other side of the wall is the grave of one of WWII’s most charismatic leaders, Major General Bernard Freyberg VC who, although being English, commanded New Zealand troops. Other noteworthy graves include Sir George Edwards, a man who had his hand in many aircraft designs and later, as chairman of British Aircraft Corporation, ensured Concorde entered into service, and the actress Yvonne Arnaud, after whom Guildford’s theatre is named.

5. The return to the valley below begins on a downhill path directly in front of the seats. The path is steep and caution should be used. Remain on the path until it ends at a T-junction with a field beyond. Turn right to join the drive of Chilworth Manor and follow it leftwards to reach a road. Continue ahead along the road and after it passes over a second bridge turn immediately left on a path by a lodge gate that was once the entrance to the gunpowder mills. Continue ahead on the wide path where again you will detect the remains of the mills in the woodland. Finally cross a bridge over the leat on your right to rejoin the infant school and the end of this great circuit. vantagepointmag.co.uk

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Mills have occupied the Chilworth site since Domesday although they were most likely corn mills. Gunpowder came to Chilworth as early as 1580 and, by 1625, the East India Company operated them. Water provided the power source during the early days but in 1885, when the Chilworth Gunpowder Company was formed, power came from a stationary engine. During the 1890s, and the development of high explosives, the site expanded over the fields westwards.

Originally the gunpowder was carried by punt along the Tilling Bourne to the river Wey at Shalford where it was loaded onto barges for its journey to London. At the coming of the railway to Chilworth in 1888, the works’ international railway, operated by horse-drawn wagons, was extended to Chilworth Station. Two years after the end of WWI, the works became a part of Noble Industries but soon closed and Noble was swallowed up by ICI. DISTANCE: 3 miles OS MAPS: Explorer 145 Guildford & Farnham STARTING POINT: A248 roadside near Chilworth Infants School.

GETTING THERE: Chilworth is south of Guildford on the A248 between Shalford and Albury.

REFRESHMENTS: The Percy Arms, 75 Dorking Rd, Chilworth GU4 8NP. Tel: 01483 561765.

Top: The remains of the gunpowder mill (GrahamPics).

Above: Some of the old mill stones (Andrew Bowden).

TIME: Allow 2 hours, more if picnicking TERRAIN: Level apart from one stiff climb of 390 feet to St Martha’s church and a fairly steep descent.

Walk taken from Kiddiwalks in Surrey by David Weller, published by www.countrysidebooks.co.uk.

Neither the publisher nor the author can accept any responsibility for any changes, errors or omissions in this route. Diversion orders can be made and permissions withdrawn at any time.

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Hospice Care, Everywhere!

When you hear the word ‘hospice’ you may picture a building with rows of beds in it, maybe a few patients in wheelchairs, and probably very few smiles. Well, it’s time to throw away the old misconceptions, because our hospice care is nothing like that!

Phyllis Tuckwell has provided supportive and end-of-life care to patients and families affected by cancer, or another serious progressive illness, for over 35 years now. Many of our patients have been cared for in the beds which our In-Patient Unit (IPU) holds, but 85% of our care is actually given outside of the IPU, and 35% of those who are admitted to the IPU return home after having their pain controlled.

Most people will know that at Phyllis Tuckwell we offer medical and clinical care – and our doctors and nurses work hard to manage our patients’ symptoms and ease their pain – but this is not all we do. Working from the Hospice in Farnham and now also the Beacon Centre in Guildford, we provide a range of therapies, counselling, chaplaincy and social work advice, all of which help to improve the quality of life for those we care for. In fact, every day we support over 250 patients, relatives and carers, across the whole of West Surrey and part of North East Hampshire, an area of 550,000 residents.

Our occupational therapists and physiotherapists help patients to maintain their independence and cope with everyday tasks, and run sessions on subjects such as breathing techniques and managing fatigue. Working alongside them, our complementary therapists offer a range of treatments including massages, aromatherapy and acupuncture to help ease patients’ pain and aid relaxation.

Some of our patients come to weekly ‘Day Hospice’ sessions, where they can attend doctors’ appointments, access therapies, and meet with hospice social workers, counsellors and chaplains. These sessions, which are held in our new Dove Lounge, also offer a relaxed and social environment where patients can meet and get to know others who may be facing similar challenges 44

For those who prefer to remain at home in the last days of their life instead of coming to stay in the IPU, our Hospice Care At Home nurses are available to make home visits, and our therapists, counsellors and chaplains are also happy to visit patients and relatives in their own homes.

So throw away those old ideas of what a hospice looks like! Seeking care through Phyllis Tuckwell isn’t about giving up hope or hastening death, but rather a way to get the most appropriate care in the last phase of life… because every day is precious.

About Phyllis Tuckwell Phyllis Tuckwell provides supportive and end of life care for adult patients and families affected by cancer or other serious progressive illnesses (such as heart, lung or neurological disease) in west Surrey and north east Hampshire, an area of 550,000 residents.

Every day we support over 250 patients and relatives in their own homes, in the community, at the hospice in Farnham and at The Beacon Centre in Guildford, through a mix of medical care, nursing, therapies, counselling, social work and practical support.

The NHS/Government only covers 20% of our costs, which means we have to raise over £15,000 a day to be able to offer all our services, free of charge, to our patients and their families. We therefore rely heavily on the support and generosity of our local community.

Please visit our website to find out how you can help.

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‘Talk ’ is an organisation in Waverley that supports people with aphasia after stroke. They offer two services. Talk Groups organise weekly meetings in one of five locations including Guildford.

The groups allow you to practise all aspects of conversation and helps rebuild confidence and self-esteem. They provide a friendly environment where you can have supported and social interaction. The Home Visiting Service offers the support of a talk volunteer in your own home if you are unable to attend the Talk Group. If you would like to make a referral or indeed if you feel you would like to volunteer your services, do contact Susan Houston, talk coordinator on 01784 420371 or 07718 425953, email info@talksurrey.org.uk.

More information at www.talksurrey.org.uk. Talk is supported by Waverley Borough Council and Surrey County Council.

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Patio Plants Now

Wereplants £2.75 Many Now £1.30 50% off per tray

Over 150 varieties of roses now available

Half Price

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Tilford Street • Tilford • Farnham • Surrey GU10 2AA Telephone 01252 783546

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Perennials 50% off

OPEN 7 days a week