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February 2013 

5 Ramblings 

Local news and charity events 

10 Arts & Culture 

Guildford International Music Festival 

14 City Break 

Hamburg 

18 Colour & Moods 

Charlie Smith begins a new series looking at interior design 

24 A Funeral to Die For 

Dani Maimone on natural burials 

26 Focus on Schools 

28 Family Focus 18 

Mothers of boys 

32 In the Kitchen 

Starting your day 

34 Health & Fitness 

Get ready for the slopes 

36 In the Garden 

Clematis pruning 32 

40 Out & About 

Mickleham & Box Hill 

44 Spotlight 

Care in Haslemere 

45 Classified 

47 Competitions 

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THE INDISPENSABLE GUIDE TO WHAT’S ON WHERE IN YOUR AREA 

“February is merely as long as is needed to pass the time until March.” So said 

Dr J R Stockton. Actually, February, the most misspelled of all the months, can be a rather 

depressing month, however, it’s up to us to make the most of it and find things to do, 

especially as half term is looming and the little ones need to be entertained! Hopefully, there 

might be something in this month’s issue that will take your fancy. Today saw the first snow 

flakes of the year in our area, but hey presto, it has already disappeared and yes it’s now 

raining! Ah well... 

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Do you fancy a spring weekend on the edge of the 

Black Forest with door-to-door travel arranged? Well, 

Haslemere & District Twinning Association is planning a 

visit to their German Twin Town of Horb-am-Neckar 

from 31st May to 3rd June. Travel arrangements are yet 

to be finalised but the total travel cost from Haslemere 

is not expected to exceed £240 including membership 

of the Association. Visitors on these trips are always 

made extremely welcome and the Haslemere guests 

stay in homes of local people. Meals and activities are 

laid on by the hosts and guests usually enjoy their stay 

so much they are eager to receive their hosts in return 

the following year. If you are interested in taking part in 

this visit, telephone Ann Fitchett on 01428 653487. She 

will then keep you informed about the final travel plans 

and cost. Leave your name and phone number if she is 

not at home. Twinning visits are suited both to those 

travelling on their own or as a couple or family and 

indeed have proved a good way to make new friends 

with other people from Haslemere. English is widely 

spoken in Horb and the organisers there take language 

knowledge into account, so there is no need to feel that 

speaking little or no German is a barrier. The hosts are 

all volunteers who actively want to receive a guest or 

guests from Haslemere. 

The second part of HHH Concerts’ season opens at St 

Christopher’s Church on Saturday 9th February at 

7.30pm with a piano recital by the highly acclaimed 

Welsh pianist Llŷr Williams. He has performed with 

orchestras around the world including the BBC 

Philharmonic, London Philharmonic, I Pomeriggi 

Musicali and the Mozarteum Orchestra in Salzburg. He 

appears regularly at the BBC Proms and has given many 

remarkable performances at the Edinburgh Festival, 

including an astonishing account of Charles Ives’ 

Concord Sonata in 2010. The programme will include: 

Beethoven - Sonata No 14 Moonlight, Skryabin - Sonata 

No 2 in G sharp minor, Bartók - Piano Sonata, Bridge - 

Piano Sonata, Skryabin - Sonata No 4 in F sharp major 

On Saturday 16th March the Danish String Quartet are 

making a welcome return to HHH. Since playing in 

Haslemere in 2011, the Quartet has been going from 

strength to strength and has just been awarded a 

three-year residency by the Chamber Music Society of 

Lincoln Center New York. The joy of their playing and 

the powerful impact the quartet makes on stage have 

led to many successes including the 2010 Nordmetall- 

Ensemble Prize and 2011 Carl Nielsen Prize. The Danish 

Quartet will play: Wolf - Italian Serenade, Bartók - 

Quartet No 1, Beethoven - Quartet in A minor Op.132. 

Tickets are £16, Students in full time education free, 

(funded by the Cavatina Trust) available from HHH 

Concerts 01428 652448, online at 

www.haslemere.com/hhh, or from Chamberlain Music, 

Wey Hill, Haslemere and at the door. 

If you have ever wanted to try scuba diving or have 

dived before and want to start again, now’s your 

chance! Haslemere Sub Aqua Club (HSAC) is giving you 

the opportunity to book a free try-dive with one of their 

qualified instructors on Thursday 28th February at 8pm 

at the Herons Leisure Centre, Kings Road, Haslemere, 

Surrey, GU27 2QT. HSAC (affiliated with the national Sub 

Aqua Association) meets each Thursday at the Herons 

Leisure Centre with theory sessions at 7.45pm followed 

by pool training at 8.45pm and a social drink afterwards 

at the Mill Tavern. New faces are always welcome so 

come along and introduce yourself any 

Thursday at 8.45pm. If you would like further 

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Not sure how many of you watched the BBC’s 

adaptation of Wodehouse’s peerless series of 

Blandings books that is still being shown on 

Sundays at teatime? Sadly it isn’t terribly good, 

one of the problems being that it is very difficult 

to televise the main attraction of Sir P.G. 

Wodehouse’s many novels, which was the stylish 

writing and magnificent sentencess he managed 

to create, which never fail to delight. 

To take just a couple, both from the Blandings 

series of books. “It is never difficult to distinguish 

between a Scotsman with a grievance and a ray of 

sunshine” and “A man, to use an old-fashioned 

phrase, of some twenty-eight summers, he gave 

the impression at the moment of having 

experienced at least that number of very hard 

winters”. Great stuff! 

The great news is that you can switch off the BBC 

and read the books, as they pretty much all 

remain in print. P.G. Wodehouse, who was born in 

Guildford in 1881, wrote 96 books in total in a 

career spanning a remarkable seventy three 

years. If you have never read one of his books, you 

really are in for a treat... 

Stefan Reynolds 

editor@vantagepublishing.co.uk 

details go to www.hsac259.co.uk. You can also 

email info@haslemeresubaquaclub.com or call 

01428 651685. 

Haslemere Natural History Society has organised a 

talk on Mountain Flowers which takes place on 

Saturday 9th February at 2.15pm at Haslemere 

Educational Museum. Andrew Cleave, a popular 

speaker with the Society, will take you to far continents 

and islands to see the alpine flowers - from the high 

peaks of the Andes, the Rocky Mountains in the US and 

the icy ranges of Alaska to the Alps and the snow-line in 

the Himalayas. Heading north you will see the beautiful 

flora in the northernmost region of the world where 

plants can grow and then return to more modest peaks 

closer to home. Andrew's photographs will also include 

some of the birds, butterflies and mammals which he 

encountered on these travels. Non-members are 

welcome but are invited to contribute £3. Looking 

ahead, The World Is My Oyster, is a talk by well-known 

wildlife photographer Heather Angel who will be telling 

stories behind images taken during her voyages from 

the Poles to the Tropics. They will include bears, 

dolphins, parrots and puffins! Go along to Haslemere 

Hall on Saturday 9th March at 2.30pm for this talk 

which will celebrate Haslemere Natural History 

Society's 125th anniversary. Tickets are £6 from the 

Hall, 01428 642161. For more information about the 

Society go to 

www.haslemerenaturalhistorysociety.org.uk or email 

hnhs@talk21.com. 

Liphook W.I. is very much looking forward to its 

February meeting where the speaker will be Frankie 

Fit (is this really her name?!) who will talk about the 

job of being a personal trainer, and hopefully give a 

few tips on how to get rid of those pounds which 

members will all have put on over the holidays. (I have 

to say that these are not my words - wouldn’t dream of 

making such assertions!) The meeting will be held on 

the 20th February in the Village Hall at 7.30pm and 

visitors will be very welcome. For further information 

on this event or indeed about joining the Institute, 

telephone 01428 723957. 

The next Haslemere U3A meeting is on Monday 11th 

February at 2pm at the Haslemere Hall. Entrance is £2 

which includes refreshments and non-members will 

be welcome. They have an outstanding subject and 

speaker for February 2013, a talk entitled ‘Carl 

Dolmetsch -The recorder was his life’ to celebrate the 

Centenary of Haslemere Hall. Jeanne Dolmetsch, an 

experienced, professional Lecturer, and daughter of 

Carl Dolmetsch, will be talking about the link between 

Haslemere Hall and the Dolmetsch family. Jeanne will 

portray the creative life of Carl, son of the early music 

pioneer Arnold Dolmetsch, and explore his pivotal role 

in the 20th century recorder renaissance. They are 

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hoping to have a full house but in any event it should 

be a most enjoyable afternoon. For further 

information: Membership – Margaret Mowatt on 

01428 652338, Meetings – Pam Pullen on 01428 

645214 email pullen@haslemere.com. 

Haslemere Musical Society begins its 90th year this 

year. The first of its four concerts will be on Saturday 

evening, 2nd March when the combined orchestra and 

chorus will perform Mendelssohn's wonderful oratorio, 

Elijah. Fresh from their spectacular performance of 

Handel's Messiah and Beethoven's Pastoral Symphony 

in December, members of the society have been 

rehearsing for several weeks to prepare for another 

superb performance to bring to music lovers in the 

Haslemere area. Elijah was composed for an English 

audience, with an English text. A dramatic story with 

delightful and famous melodies, it is amongst the most 

popular works in the choral repertoire, much loved by 

English audiences. Many supporters were disappointed 

not to get tickets for the society's last performance, 

which sold out well in advance of the concert. To avoid 

disappointment this time, book early at Haslemere Hall 

on 01428 642161 or through the Hall's website, 

boxoffice@haslemerehall.com. Tickets range from £8 

to £15, with half prices for young people and students. 

On another note, (no pun intended!) members of 

Haslemere Musical Society would like to remind 

interested singers from all backgrounds that it is 

providing a Come and Sing afternoon on Saturday 

16th Feb at St Christopher's Church, Haslemere. 

Music, for Faure's Requiem, will be provided on the day 

for a returnable deposit of £5. The choir will be 

rehearsed by the society's lively and popular chorus 

master, Christopher Hann and the performance, at 6pm 

till about 6.45pm, will be accompanied by members of 

the HMS Symphony Orchestra. Booking should be 

made in advance, either via the society's website, 

www.haslemereconcerts.org.uk or from Peter Sharpe 

on 01428 604860, or at petersharpe2@btinternet.com. 

The cost of the afternoon is £13, which includes a tea 

provided by the society's famous culinary wizards! 

Camelsdale Gardening Club meets in Camelsdale 

Church Hall on the third Wednesday of the months 

February, March, April, September, October, 

November & December. At these meetings they have 

speakers, quizzes, plant sales, Autumn Show and a 

Christmas party in December. During the summer 

months there are coach outings to houses and gardens 

open to the public. The speaker for their next meeting 

on 20th February at 7.30pm will be David May and his 

subject is 'Roses'. He will also be bringing some plants 

for people to buy. On 20th March the talk will be on 

Woolbeding Gardens by Paul Gallivan and on 17th April 

they will be holding the annual bring & buy sale 

followed by a quiz. 8 


Building Relationships to Last 

"The most important single feature in the healthy 

and happy development of children is the stable 

and healthy relationship of the parents." 

Sir Paul Coleridge, High Court Judge speaking 

at the launch of the Marriage Foundation 

www.OneStepTherapyServices.co.uk 

When family relationships resemble a war zone 

what are your choices? Leave your husband? 

Have an affair? Put the children in care? Pack 

your teenager’s suitcase and leave both on 

someone else’s doorstep until teenager is 42? 

Buy a one way ticket to Vladivostok? Of course, 

maybe you could consider a better solution? 

Serena Burns and her colleagues, well known for 

their successful work within the NHS and 

beyond, have recently launched One Step 

Therapy Services to help with all of the above, 

working with Individuals, Couples and Families 

building relationships that last. 

One Step’s ethos is that relationships come first. 

Who was it who said that “on your deathbed it’s 

not the number of hours you put in at work, or the 

number of designer dresses in the wardrobe that 

you remember”? 

If you don’t have food in the fridge you go to the 

supermarket, if your hair needs cutting you go to 

the hairdresser, if your car needs repairing you 

visit the Garage and remember to get it serviced 

regularly. How about doing the same for your 

relationships and seek therapeutic help as the 

norm? 

It just takes “One Step” to keep your 

relationships on track. Visit 

www.onesteptherapyservices.co.uk to find 

out more about One Step or 

call 07786 898 446. 

One Step Therapy, Haslemere, Surrey 

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The Lynchmere Society has a couple of 

7 volunteer dates in February. The first is on 

Sunday 10th February from 10am on Marley 

Common (contact Al Beesley 07561 102391) and the 

other one is on Sunday 24th February when it’s Log 

Day. Members may collect a car boot load of logs. For 

larger loads or sawn wood to firewood length, please 

be generous! All our "boys" give their time freely so 

expect to pay a reasonable sum. Contact Richard 

Appleby on 01428 643086. Remember to bring stout 

shoes, bill hooks, choppers, snippers, gloves and a 

smile! Judy Rous on 01428 723251 or Louise Searight 

on 01428 723715 are organising. They have sent in a 

little poem which made me smile. Here it is: 

Please no more rain 

We're all going insane 

Water's up to our heather tips 

Enough to throw us into the pits 

Of depression! 

But hey ho! 

The shortest day has passed. 

We have good things to come. at last 

Maybe the sun? 

Oh what fun! 

Puddles no more! 

Shoots of grass galore. 

Happy New Year 

From all of us 'ere! 

Opera South stages its annual show in Haslemere and 

this year it's Rossini's comic farce ‘Count Ory’. Rossini 

is renowned for his tuneful melodies and Opera South 

gained 5 star reviews for their last show. The company 

which features up and coming young professional 

principals will be on stage at Haslemere Hall from 13th 

to 16th February. For full details go to 

www.operasouth.co.uk. 

Have you always wanted to learn a foreign language? 

Well there is now a chance to do just that. The 

Fernhurst Centre runs courses for Beginners and 

Intermediate in French and Spanish. To find out more, 

call the Centre on 01428 641931 or email 

ferncent@gmail.com. Whilst on the subject of courses 

maybe you were given an iPad for Christmas and are 

not quite sure what it is all about – they can help with 

an ‘Introduction to your iPad’ a two hour session on 

Tuesday 19th February from 9.30am at £10. Learn how 

to set it up and connect to Wi Fi and much more 

besides. For more information on these and other 

courses visit the website www.fernhurstcentre.org.uk. 

Fernhurst Centre is situated in the middle of Fernhurst 

and there is free car parking behind. 

There is a very interesting choice of film showing at 

Fernhurst Village Hall on Saturday 2nd March. The title 

is Whale Rider and it starts at 7.30pm (doors open at 


Blood 

pressure check 

for those 

attending 

You are all welcome to a talk 

by Mark Gowers from the 

Stroke Association. 

Topics covered: 

• Types and causes of stroke 

• How to recognize a stroke – 

F.A.S.T. 

7pm). Duration 102mins, Rated PG. At the Toronto Film 

Festival, this remarkable film from New Zealand won 

the People’s Choice Award and received an 

unforgettably emotional response. Based on the novel 

by Witi Ihimaera, this hauntingly beautiful film will 

undoubtedly move you. It is the story of a girl who 

dared to dream and realise her destiny; and in so doing 

created a legend. “Sometimes the leader you are 

searching for is already among you“. It's not just an 

uplifting ending, but a transcendent one, inspired and 

inspiring, and that’s when you realise how special this 

movie really is. It was Oscar nominated and a winner at 

The Toronto, Rotterdam and Sundance Film Festivals. It 

came out a few years ago but I am told that if you 

haven’t yet seen it, it is a must. 

Grayshott Gardeners have organised a talk entitled 

“Around the World in 80 plants without ever leaving 

Grayshott”. It’s a lecture by Gordon Rae, Held in 

Grayshott Village Hall on Wednesday 13th March at 

8pm. Visitors welcome - £5 on the door. 

The Cookie Bar in Hindhead is a social enterprise 

scheme that has been running just over a year. 50% of 

their profits go to the Stepping Stones School in 

Hindhead (for children with learning disabilities) and 

indeed, the children from the school work in the coffee 

shop serving customers and making some of the 


STROKE 

AWARENESS DAY 

• Understanding stroke 

• How to reduce the risk 

• Help and support available 

for those affected 

• Helpful resources 

• Questions and discussion 

To book your free place, please call Jane Upfold 

on 01420 525882 

www.paxhill.co.uk 

Pax Hill, Bentley, Near Alton GU10 5NG 

Join us for a talk about 

strokes on Thursday 

28th February 2013 

2–3pm, followed by tea and 

cakes. All free of charge. 

delicious cookies in the kitchen. The remaining 50% of 

the profits go to Coins Foundation, which supports 

projects in third world countries that develop long-term 

solutions to poverty, to help bring about permanent 

change. They are now offering a selection of healthy 

muffins and treats to help you keep on track with your 

diet after over indulging during the festive season. 

Throughout January and also February they will be 

serving tasty Bran muffins, delicious Banana Bread and 

moreish Fruit Tea Loaf (fat free!). With slow releasing 

energy ingredients such as bran, oats and bananas, you 

will feel fuller for longer, enabling you to have a 

‘healthy’ treat with a clear conscience, without 

breaking your New Year Diet. The Cookie Bar is situated 

at 1 Royal Parade, Tilford Road, Hindhead, GU26 6TD. 

Visit www.thecookiebar.co.uk for opening times and 

directions. 

2013 will see The Orchard Club celebrate its first 

anniversary since changing its name from Age Concern 

Haslemere. The Orchard Club continues to provide a 

range of activities and services to people over 50 in 

Haslemere and surrounding area from the Haslewey 

Community Centre opposite Lion Green. There are 

many regular customers who enjoy taking part in and 

using the various activities and services they offer. They 

host trips and outings throughout the year, 

often to Bournemouth or Eastbourne, or 

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THE MUSICAL SPOTLIGHT is set to shine brightly on 

Guildford in March 2013 at the Guildford 

International Music Festival. World-class talent will 

be showcased alongside local musicians for a 

delicious sonic cocktail of concerts, talks and 

community projects. 

Highlights this year include concerts by the Brodsky 

String Quartet who celebrate 40 years of performing 

together with The Wheel of 4Tunes, the high energy 

drummers from The Dhol Foundation, invigorated 

by their Olympic ceremony appearance, uplifting 

harmonies from the London Community Gospel 

Choir and folk group Spiro performing their 

meticulously rhythmic music. Guitar great John 

Williams returns to Guildford with an exceptional 

programme of duo, solo and ensemble pieces 

featuring special guest Craig Ogden and a new 

composition from leading local composer and 

musician Steve Goss. 

Listings information for just some of the events at 

Guildford International Music Festival 2013: 

Brodsky String Quartet 

Wheel of 4Tunes 

Holy Trinity Church on Saturday 9th March 

Celebrating 40 years of playing together by asking the 

audience, the wheel, and fate to decide on what will be 

played. Not to be missed. 

University of Surrey Big Band 

The Electric Theatre on Saturday 9th March 

Enjoy the foot-tapping experience of this multi-award 

winning Band with a great evening of jazz, swing and that 

very special Big Band sound. 

Concerts for Walkers 

St Martha-on-the-Hill on Saturdays 9th, 16th 

and 23rd March 

Celebrating Elgar, Messiaen and the British countryside, 3 

Guildford International 

Music Festival 

8–24 March 2013 

The Festival is unique in its range of venues and 

partnerships. A newly forged partnership with 

G Live, Guildford’s newest concert venue, sees more 

world class artists take to the stage, including Julian 

Lloyd Webber and The Royal Philharmonic 

Orchestra, while established partnerships with The 

Boileroom and the Academy of Contemporary Music 

sees the Guildford Fringe programme take over the 

Guildford’s pubs, restaurants and streets in the run 

up to, and during the Festival. The Fringe 

programme highlights the town’s growing 

reputation as a musical hub and draws on an eclectic 

mix of musicians and musical genres. 

One of the most intriguing programming strands in 

this Festival is the Hidden Heritage series. Messiaen 

and Elgar will be performed by small ensembles in 

the intimate and stunning hilltop church of St 

Martha-on-the-Hill. Further treats include Elgar and 

Debussy on the harp, flute and viola at the Watts 

free concerts and 3 different musical ensembles perform in 

the stunning hilltop setting of St Martha-on-the-Hill. 

John Williams, Craig Ogden and friends – Guitar Recital 

University of Surrey Hall on Sunday 10 March 

A rare chance to hear this superstar of the classical guitar 

who has built a special relationship with Guildford 

audiences over previous Festivals. Mixing duos, solos and 

ensemble works plus a new work commissioned by local 

composer Steve Goss. 

The Love of Beauty, The Claire Jones Trio 

Watts Gallery on Monday 11 March 

A delightful evening of music by Debussy, Ravel and Bax 

performed on the harp, flute and viola. 

Boothby Graffoe - Nomad. No Sane Either... 

The Electric Theatre on Monday 11 March 

Guitar playing Boothby is a regular at the Edinburgh Fringe, 

and has a Time Out Comedy Award winner. 


Gallery, a celebration of Maori culture at the stately 

Clandon Park, and a musical tour of the 400 year old 

pianos and harpsichords at the National Trust’s 

Hatchlands Park. There is also a special in-the-round 

performance at St Mary’s Church, one of Guildford's 

oldest buildings, in which ZRI present Brahms and 

the Gipsy, celebrating one of the composer’s last and 

greatest works, the soulful Clarinet Quintet. This 

series is a rare opportunity to enjoy beautiful music 

at close quarters and (re)-discover some of 

Guildford’s most cherished architecture. 

The town’s famous cobbled High Street will witness 

a truly unique, musical event for all the family - Pied 

Piping. People of all ages, especially children, will be 

invited to form a musical procession, snaking all the 

way from G Live at the top of the High Street down 

to the River Wey. It’s part of the National Learn to 

Play Day, and at the end of the parade, everyone is 

welcome to try out a new musical instrument at the 

Electric Theatre with expert guidance from teachers 

from the Academy of Contemporary Music and 

Andertons Music. 

Catch the Festival specials too – a Music 

Documentary Film Series; programmes of 

contemporary dance by award-winning 

choreographer Yael Flexer and emerging dance 

artist Sian Goldby; Intimate Letters, a dramatic 

Spiro 

The Electric Theatre on Saturday 12 March 

Modern folk music at its most exciting. Using mandolin, 

acoustic guitar, violin and accordion Spiro produce a 

sound Peter Gabriel describes as passionate, soulful 

music. 

Pied Piper 

G Live, Guildford High Street, The Electric Theatre on 

Saturday 16 March 

Come with friends and family on National Learn to Play Day 

to make a musical snake all the way from G live down to 

the River Wey. Bring your recorder, bang your drum, pick 

up an instrument, raise your voices and join our parade to 

make music together in Guildford High Street. 

Weightless 

The Electric Theatre on Wednesday 20 March 

A new dance work by Israeli-born choreographer Yael 

Flexer celebrating 20 years in dance. Weightless carries 


arts & culture 

retelling of the illicit love affair which resulted in 

Janáček composing one of the 20th century’s finest 

and most passionate string quartets (featuring actor 

Timothy West and the stunning Pavão String 

Quartet) and Piano Plus – a day of pianistic passion 

with Mark Bebbington, Nikolai Demidenko and 

Emilie Capulet. 

With nearly 60 events making up the programme and 

featuring a whole host of musical ensembles, local and 

international, there really is something for everyone. 

Look out for the hidden gems, the imaginative and 

creative events for the under 18s, as well as those free, 

family events including Motown mixes from the local 

vocal sensation, the Rock Choir on the High Street and 

buskers around the city who are hoping to keep feet 

tapping throughout the Festival. 

Brochures are available from the Tourist 

Information Centre, The Electric Theatre, Festival 

venues, most public places in and around Guildford 

and online from the Festival website. 

The Guildford International Music Festival was 

established in 1991 with the aim of bringing international 

artists, young artists and new music across all genres into 

the region and to provide a high profile platform for local 

musical organisations. Round&About is a media partner to the 

Guildford International Music Festival. 

witty text and humour combined with fastpaced spacehungry 

movement. 

Red Priest – Handel in the Wind 

The Electric Theatre on Thursday 21 March 

Featuring the glorious music of Handel, Bach and Vivaldi, 

Red Priest’s sell-out concert at the last Festival left 

audiences literally stamping their feet for more. 

Mark Bebbington 

University of Surrey on Sunday 24 March 

World class pianist Mark Bebbington mixes Debussy, Liszt 

and lesser known works by John Ireland. 

For more information and a full list of events, please visit 

www.guildfordinternationalmusicfestival.co.uk or pick up a 

brochure from the Tourist Information Centre, The Electric 

Theatre, Festival venues, most public places in and around 

Guildford. To book tickets, please telephone the Box Offices on 

01483 444334 or 01483 444789. For University events only, 

telephone 01483 686876. 


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I’m writing about this now as I reckon that anyone 

taking part will need as much notice as possible. The 

Hammer Bottom Charitable Trust has announced the 

running of the TittyWittering Challenge 2013 which will 

take place on Saturday 22nd June. (No I haven’t made 

these names up!) The event has been run previously in 

2009 and 2011 and considerable sums were raised for 

breast cancer and prostate cancer. This year’s event 

follows the Lipchis way starting at Liphook, Hampshire, 

and goes via Titty Hill to Midhurst. Then it’s Singleton, 

Lavant, Chichester and finishing at West Wittering, 

West Sussex: a total of 38 miles. There are six events in 

the challenge; a 38 mile walk, a 38 mile run, a 19 mile 

walk, a 19 mile run, a 10 mile walk and a 10 mile run. 

Money raised will go to 3 charities; Dreams Come True, 

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance and 

Community First Responders. Details of the event and 

links to those of past events can be found at the trust’s 

website www.hbct.org.uk. The address to register your 

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Surrey County Walkers have some splendid walks 

organised for February. On Sunday 10th there is a 6¼ 

mile easy walk over Trottsford, Dockenfield and 

Saunders Green. Meet at the Holly Bush Pub Car Park 

(Grid Ref 186/822363). The organiser is Bob, 01932 

355333. On Saturday 16th there is a 7 mile strenuous 

walk over Box Hill, High Ashurst and Cherkley Wood. 

Meet at Ryker’s Café Car Park, near Burford Bridge, 

below Box Hill (Grid Ref 187/171521). The organiser is 

Andrew, 01252 520256. On Sunday 24th there is a 7½ 

mile easy walk through Cove Green, Southwood, 

Twesledown and Aldershot Linear Walk, with a bus 

back. Meet at Holly Road, off Prospect Road, off 

Victoria Road, Farnborough B 3014. (Grid Ref 

186/862556). Cyril is the organiser, 01252 546160. All 

walks start promptly at 10am and if you would like 

more information go to 

www.surreycommunity.info/surreycountywalkers. 

I am sure that most of you are aware of Guildford 

Shakespeare Company’s forthcoming production of 

Macbeth taking place in Holy Trinity Church, 

Guildford. It runs from Monday 4th to Saturday 23rd 

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February and I am sure that there are some tickets still 

available. To mark this production they are running a 

number of events alongside. On Saturday 9th February 

at 1pm before the 2.30pm matinee, Historian and 

writer Dr Fiona Watson will be giving a talk about the 

life of the real King Macbeth who reigned Scotland 

from 1040 to 1057. Shakespeare’s portrayal paints the 

picture of a blood-thirsty, power-hungry tyrant…can 

that be the same man who went on a pilgrimage to 

Rome and met the Pope? Why not join them and find 

out. The cost is £2. On Thursday 14th February, after 

the evening performance there is a Q & A session with 

the cast. You will be able to ask those burning 

questions and get an insight into how they put on this 

powerful play in such an awesome building. On 

Tuesday 19th February, from 2pm to 4pm, there is a 

Young People’s Macbeth Drama Workshop. If you’re 

aged 12-19 years old this is your opportunity to work 

alongside some of the cast from Macbeth. An 

afternoon combining drama games and a 

Shakespearean acting workout will get everyone under 

the skin of Shakespeare’s tormented tyrant and his 

chillingly evil wife. There’ll also be a backstage tour and 

a ticket to see the performance in the evening, all 

included in the cost of £18. Finally, on Wednesday 20th 

February, at 1.30pm at St Mary’s Church, you can see 

Macbeth Part II - The Seed of Banquo. Find out what 

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good king? What happens to Banquo’s children and 

who are prophesied to be kings? The GSC are very 

excited to have been given permission to stage this 

performed reading of Noah Lukeman’s gripping sequel, 

made all the more atmospheric in Guildford’s oldest 

building, dating from the same time as the real events! 

The cost is just £4. Don’t miss it. For more information 

and details of how to book for the play or any of the 

ancillary events, go to www.guildford-shakespearecompany.co.uk. 

Guildford International Music Festival is taking place 

from Friday 8th to Sunday 24th March. The Festival is 

unique in its range of venues and partnerships. A newly 

forged partnership with G Live, Guildford’s newest 

concert venue, sees more world class artists take to the 

stage, including Julian Lloyd Webber and The Royal 

Philharmonic Orchestra, while established partnerships 

with The Boileroom and the Academy of Contemporary 

Music sees the Guildford Fringe programme take over 

Guildford’s pubs, restaurants and streets in the run up 

to, and during the Festival. The town’s famous cobbled 

High Street will witness a truly unique, musical event 

for all the family - Pied Piping. People of all ages, 

especially children, will be invited to form a musical 

procession, snaking all the way from G Live at the top 

of the High Street down to the River Wey. It’s 

part of the National Learn to Play Day, and at 16 



Hamburg 

IT WAS COLD, mind-numbingly cold, the streets were 

glazed with snow and the rivers were filled with large 

chunks of ice the size of beach balls – and I could see 

it all. Stood at the summit of the 132-metre high St 

Michaelis Church, totally in awe, I overlooked the 

beautiful city of Hamburg. 

A panning shot of my surroundings included a busy 

industrial park, concentrated around a duo of cloudtouching 

pipes, both emitting plumes of smoke into 

the icy sky. Also in view was the heart of the city. The 

hectic roads were congested with cars that looked 

ant-sized from my position and the volume of inhabitants 

was incredible – the place was full of energy and 

had a contagious buzz about it. 

After touching down, the church was the first point of 

call for me and my friend Martyn – but the true reason 

behind our venture to the city of Hamburg was to 

visit Miniatur Wunderland. 

The ‘Wunderland’, as it’s known, is a large scale model 

railway within a warehouse on the banks of the River 

Elbe, in the same area where the pair of industrial 

tubes could be seen. We certainly familiarised ourselves 

with the area, although by chance, as we found 

locating Miniatur Wunderland somewhat of a mission 

– largely due to our poor sense of direction than local 

maps failing us. However, we eventually found it and 

it certainly proved the phrase ‘good things come to 

those who wait’ – the place was nothing short of 

magical. 

The utter brilliance of Miniatur Wunderland is best 

explained in numbers: 

Track length: 13,000m 

Trains: 930 

Longest Train: 14.51m 

Figurines: 215,000 

Trees: 228,000 

Cost: £4.5million 

Once inside we could hardly conceal our excitement, 

we were like two little boys in a toy shop – and a very 

big toy shop at that. We spent hours traipsing around 

the eight different sections of nerdy figurines which 

Nineteen year old Jake Kendall reports on his first visit 

to Germany’s second largest city. 

included Germany, Scandinavia, Switzerland and 

America. We were joyously captivated by a miniscule 

working chocolate factory, a music festival, a football 

match and the impressive Knuffingen airport. 

The spectacle became even more superb every quarter 

of an hour when day turned to night and everywhere 

was lit up with an array of colourful and in 

some cases flashing, LED lights. We marvelled at a 

miniature Las Vegas with our mouths wide open – the 

attention to detail was stunning. The whole experience 

was truly unbelievable, unimaginable and way 

beyond any expectations I’d had. 

When we eventually had to leave and head back to 

the hotel, I felt the distance between reality and fantasy 

had been strangely fused closer together – an 

idea which allowed for a sound sleep as soon as my 

head hit the pillow that night. 

On our second day we wanted see more of Hamburg 

so we decided to take an open-top bus tour aboard 

the Stadtrundfahrt. The hour-and-a-half long tour 

began with us revisiting the HafenCity – though this 

time we had the benefit of a tour guide to provide us 

with some background information. 

We were told how ‘the major city of tomorrow’ is part 

of an ambitious project which will increase the city 

centre by forty per cent. The city already boasts the 

impressive Elbphilharmonie Concert Hall, designed by 

February 2013

Herzog and DeMeuron – the same architects who designed 

the Bird’s Nest for the 2008 Beijing Olympics. 

They also have plans for a school, university, restaurants 

and shops and more apartments. 

It then struck me how encouraging it was to see a 

landmark construction project such as the HafenCity, 

or ‘the genesis of an idea’ as it’s referred to, being 

embarked on. Given the delicate state of the Eurozone, 

it is either naively stupid or fantastically brave, 

but either way the vision of growth in Hamburg is no 

doubt admirable. 

Next we drove down what seemed just a normal 

street at first glance but ‘this is the Reeperbahn,’ the 

guide said – a statement which prompted a few sniggers 

and jeers from apparent locals on the bus. It 

then became clear I had not looked closely enough, 

we had wondered into St Pauli – home to Germany’s 

most infamous Red Light District. 

‘To get a real sense for the Reeperbahn, you must see 

it at night time,’ was what our kind-faced and innocent-looking 

tour guide told us. I looked at Martyn, 

who was already eyeballing me, and without speaking 

we had our Saturday night’s entertainment sorted out. 

Leaving the hotel that night I noticed the temperature 

outside had plummeted to minus 12 which forced an 

involuntary gulp as I stepped out into the chilly 

street. Donned in gloves, a scarf and a woolly hat for 

a night out on the Reeperbahn I felt rather silly but as 

soon as the sub-zero temperatures hit my face like a 

cold hard slap, the last thing on my mind was any 

fashion frets. 

I instantly knew when we had hit the sinful mile as it 

is otherwise known because all I could see were 

nightclubs, sleazy strip clubs, discotheques and - shall 

we say - erotic retail stores. 

The experience was 

something all very new 

to me, of course, and I 

found myself frozen to 

the spot – not because of 

the weather but because 

of my state of panic. I 

didn’t feel unsafe but 

just out of my comfort 

zone, though I was glad 

to be accompanied by a 

trusty pal just as innocent 

and naïve as myself. 

Within minutes, we became 

quite accustomed 

city breaks 

to the act of politely repelling the countless number 

of street workers and ladies of the night seeking 

clientele. 

Despite its reputation for being notoriously seedy the 

Reeperbahn is under strict surveillance in the form of 

the Davidwache, the suburb’s special police station. 

The patrolling officers work tirelessly to ensure the 

area is as clean and protected as possible and that 

may be behind the reason why one of music’s greatest 

ever bands decided to tour here in the 60’s. 

Before they became worldwide superstars The Beatles 

spent a couple of years playing at clubs and bars up 

and down the strip. They soon became favourites at 

the Grosse Freiheit and Kaisserkeller clubs and regularly 

entertained audiences there between 1960 and 

1962. 

Following our frenetic night on the bedlam of the 

Reeperbahn we decided our final day in Hamburg 

would be best enjoyed in the comfort of our hotel 

and the surrounding area. We took the chance to explore 

the local town during the day before heading 

once again to the HafenCity in the evening. 

We’d been booked in to Carl’s - one of the finest 

restaurants around - which provided a perfect contrast 

to our previous night’s entertainment. I was sat 

at a candle-lit table overlooking the beautiful River 

Elbe and as I watched the large chunks of ice slowly 

drift downstream, I must say I didn't feel like leaving 

just yet. 

I'd had one of the best weekends of my life... 

Images: 

Top left: HafenCity. 

Left: Miniatur Wunderland and St Michaelis Church at Wunderland. 

Above: The Grosse Freiheit Club 


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13 try out a new musical instrument at the 

Electric Theatre with expert guidance from 

teachers from the Academy of Contemporary Music 

and Andertons Music. With nearly 60 events making up 

the programme and featuring a whole host of musical 

ensembles, local and international, there really is 

something for everyone. Look out for the hidden gems, 

the imaginative and creative events for the under 18s, 

as well as those free, family events including Motown 

mixes from the local vocal sensation, the Rock Choir on 

the High Street and buskers around the city who are 

hoping to keep feet tapping throughout the Festival. 

Brochures are available from the Tourist Information 

Centre, The Electric Theatre, Festival venues, most 

public places in and around Guildford and online from 

the Festival website. It should be a really exciting 

couple of weeks so do get involved. 

Waverley Dowsers meet in Godalming to hear a 

variety of dowsing related subjects for example 

finding ley lines, applications in the garden, finding 

lost objects and healing. Members come from 

Berkshire, Surrey, Hampshire and occasionally from 

Sussex and SE London and everyone is most welcome. 

Not only are talks promoted but field days are 

organised to hear and learn about this ancient science. 

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group. In the UK there are special interest groups which 

cover topics such as archaeology, checking for allergies, 

finding ley lines, using dowsing in the garden and in 

alternative medicine, finding water and lost objects and 

research. They have speakers on these and other 

topics. Everyone has the ability to dowse and dowsers 

are generally more in tune with the environment. Some 

groups just specialize; for example Hampshire 

Archaeological Dowsers specialise in dowsing 

historically and have made some important 

contributions to archaeology in Hampshire. They can be 

contacted via Don Bryan at don.bryan@virgin.net. New 

Members are welcome from any background. 

Membership currently includes horticulturalists, 

accountants, engineers, healers from various disciplines 

and retired people. One member, using some skills 

learnt via the British Society of Dowsers, has had one of 

his books on dowsing reproduced in French. The Chair 

of the Group is Jane Court who is also a Reiki 

practitioner. Further information on Waverley Dowsers 

can be obtained from Michael Haxeltine on 01252 

541639 - evenings best. 

Runners are being urged to sign up for this year’s 

Brighton Marathon in aid of Kent, Surrey & Sussex Air 

Ambulance to help fund the charity’s plans for night 

flying. It costs £5 million a year to keep both helicopters 

flying during daylight hours but this figure will rise to £6 

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million when a 24-hour service is launched next year. At 

the time of writing, The Air Ambulance has 23 charity 

places available for runners who can commit to raising a 

minimum of £500. Among this year’s entrants is Karen 

Allnutt, from West Hythe, who was airlifted to hospital 

following a road traffic collision two years ago. She said: 

“This will be a personal challenge for me and is a perfect 

opportunity to raise valuable funds for the Air Ambulance. 

It was an easy choice for me and I’m pleased to say that 

with many thanks to them I have made a fantastic 

recovery.” All Air Ambulance entrants will be given an 

opportunity to visit the helicopter base and meet the pilot, 

doctor and paramedic, subject to emergency call-outs. 

They will also receive a fundraising pack including sponsor 

forms, support and advice from the charity’s fundraising 

team, a training guide and an Air Ambulance running vest. 

Community Fundraiser Amy Salter said: “Last year we had 

47 runners and we would love to double that in 2013. Our 

plans for night flying will give this year’s entrants a 

fantastic fundraising goal to work towards.” Anyone 

interested in running the marathon on April 14th should 

call Amy on 01622 833806 or email 

amys@kssairambulance.org.uk. For more information visit 

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BrightonMarathon. 

Did you get a new camera for Christmas or do you 

have one tucked away? Then it is time to put it through 

its paces from the banks of the Wey & Arun Canal. A 

photo competition with the theme of “Life on the Wey 

& Arun Canal” is organised by the Wey & Arun Canal 

Trust (WACT) and winners will not only be in line for a 

prize but also get to see their work printed in the 2014 

calendar. The competition is free to enter and the 

theme was selected in a bid to inspire people to 

explore the people, places, flora and fauna that make 

up the canal environment, and also to share images 

that have been taken throughout the year. The Trust 

hopes to use the best images to reflect the different 

seasons in the 2014 calendar, which will be sold to help 

raise funds for the continuing restoration work on the 

canal. The deadline for entries to the photographic 

competition, which can be submitted as prints, on a CD 

or DVD or by email, is 28th February 2013 and winners 

will be announced this spring. Full details of the rules 

and submission criteria can be found at 

www.weyandarun.co.uk/WACT_PhotographicCompetiti 

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On Friday 22nd February, Oakleaf Enterprise will be 

holding a special evening with gardening celebrity, 

Monty Don. The renowned gardener, broadcaster and 

writer will talk about all things green in the 

sophisticated setting of the Radisson Blu Edwardian 

Hotel in Guildford. A fabulous auction including 

prizes from industry specialist companies such 21 


Colour & Moods 

In the start of a new series, interior designer Charlie Smith focuses on colour and 

how it effects our mood. 

COLOUR AFFECTS PEOPLE in many ways, 

depending on age, gender, background and also our 

climate. In fact, colour is the single most important 

design element when creating spaces that reflect our 

mood. So when we decide to redecorate our homes, 

the colour we choose is very important and you 

need to keep in mind that every colour has a 

psychological value. 

To start, think about how colours make you feel: joy, 

sadness, sensual, powerful, relaxed, envigorated and 

many senses inbetween. We are soothed by certain 

colours and excited by others. Think how children’s 

nurseries are a riot of colour or how hospitals use 

muted tones. We also use colour to describe our 

personalities, attract attention, make a statement, or 

follow the trends, thus making a design statement. 

Ultimately, we should aim to use colour to turn our 

house into a home. 

Colouring our Homes 

There are limitless colours, tones and tints that calm 

or excite us, elate or make us feel down, warm or 

cool us. There are intangible influences of colour 

that can tug at our taste buds or appeal to our 

emotions. From childhood through to adulthood, 

the colours in our environment affect and express 

our deeper impulses - this is not always verbalised 

or even understood. We are totally unaware of it. 

We have all walked into a home or a space and 

instantly felt an inviting warmth, a sense of greeting 

before we have even sat down and spoken. 


Although we are not necessarily aware of it, we are 

responding to the overall, yet silent, language of 

colour. 

Moods 

Mood is a very interesting word. We have silly 

moods or quiet moods; we can be 'in a mood' or not 

in one at all. Colour, or lack of it, is the key to 

creating our interior moods. From the moment we 

enter a space, we are soaking-up the sense of colour 

that surround us. It is the first thing we notice when 

we enter a room and the last message remaining 

when we leave. Colour is such a powerful presence 

in our lives, the more we learn about it the more we 

will be able to use it to enhance our living spaces 

and well-being. 

Questions to ask when choosing colours for a room: 

What mood am I trying to create? 

Which colours make me feel happy? 

Which colours make me feel sad? 

What colours give me a nice feeling? 

Do I want an elegant room? 

A traditional room? 

A clean and pure room? 

A tranquil room? 

A stimulating room? 

A cosy room? 

I have a very quick ten minute mood test for you. 

Take a roll of plain white lining paper (from any DIY 

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Green - fresh and invigorating green is a wonderful colour for the office or study. Clean, fresh and keeps you calm. The daily foods we eat can 

inspire room colours, foods come in an array of wonderful shades and tones. 

Yellow - my favourite, uplifting and a fantastic colour for kitchens and hallways. Brightens up your day whatever the weather. 

Orange - vibrant, fiery and very tasty. Carrots and oranges make for a very good juice too. Add a bit of ginger for some zing. 

shop) and cut into 1ft square pieces. Paint each 

piece with your chosen colour with the tester paints 

you have chosen. 

Once the paint has dried, put each colour sample up 

on your wall. One by one, go to each colour and look 

at it for a minute, then write down every emotion 

that comes into your mind whilst looking at that 

colour. Scribble anything that comes into your head. 

10 examples of colour moods: 

Romantic Dynamic 

Tranquil Excited 

Sensuous Happy 

Sombre Serene 

Powerful Comforting 

When you have completed this with each colour, sit 

down and read back over your observations for each 

colour. The colour that has the most relevant 

thoughts to the space you are attempting to create is 

the one to pick. 

It’s simple, easy and you don’t have hundreds of 

paint colours all over your walls; it also gets you 

thinking about the space you are trying to create. 

You have to live with this colour, so getting it right is 

important. Having said that, if you do get it wrong, 

paint can always be covered, so it doesn't have to be 

a scary process. 

With spring just around the corner, I have forecast a 

few of my favourite colours for the season and the 

meanings they have behind them. 

Yellow 

Yellow (being one of my favourites) is a very 

powerful colour. Yellow is believed to stimulate the 

nerves and purify the body. It captures the joy of 

sunshine and communicates happiness. A perfect 

colour for kitchens, hallways and dining rooms, it is 

also fresh, bright and happy. However, some 

yellows can be rather sickly, so tones are very 

important. Again do the 10 minute mood test with 

five tones of the same colour, and the right one will 

come forward. 

Green 

Green always shouts ‘clean’ to me. It’s fresh, 

cheerful and is considered to be one of the most 

restful colours to the eye. Green is suited to most 

rooms in the house, but my personal favourites are 

studies, bathrooms and dining rooms. I particularly 

love mossy greens, as they give a richness and depth 

to a room. Green is a calming colour and therefore 

helps us to de-stress and make a very peaceful room. 

Orange 

Orange evokes excitement, enthusiasm and 

promotes energy. This colour is therefore a brilliant 

one for the kitchen, playrooms or exercise rooms. 

Always good for cooking up a storm and endless 

squat thrusts. Accent walls in a dining room can be 

made to look artistic using this colour if using a 

contrast colour on the other walls. Grey is a good 

companion and can achieve a great contemporary 

look. 

Neutrals 

Neutrals (grey, white, black and brown) are the 

basic decorators toolkit. All-neural schemes fall in 

and out of fashion. But their virtue lies in their 

flexibility. Greys can give a very fresh contemporary 

look, whilst browns have a more grounded earthy 

feel. Black is best used in small doses as an accent, 


Salad - the mix of fresh foods can especially inspire the colours we pick for our kitchens. Indian door and Mexican lady - we can get 

colour inspiration from our travels, street markets and objects around our homes. (Door image by David Green). 

but some experts say that every room needs a touch 

of black to ground the colour scheme and give it 

depth. This can also come in the form of furniture or 

objects - not necessarily paint form. 

Colour and mood guides: 

Tranquil 

Sky Blue, Grey, Lilac, White, Taupe, Apricot 

Nurturing 

Cream, Rose, Powder Pink, Pale Blue, Cameo Green, 

Pale banana 

Traditional 

Barn Red, Plum, Duck egg blue, Aubergine, Mustard 

yellow, Forest green 

Contemplative 

Charcoal grey, Deep peacock blue, Coral, Purple , 

Cardamom orange, Walnut brown 

Dynamic 

Peridot, Garnet, Jade, Silver, Gold, Violet 

Romantic 

Mellow rose, Smokey grape, Cloud cream, Antique 

white, Dusky blue, Lavender 

Sensual 

Burnt orange, Topaz blue, Mandarin orange, 

Tabasco red, Raspberry pink, Chocolate brown 

Colour effects on walls and ceilings 

The ceiling represents one-sixth of the space in a 

room, but way too often it gets nothing more than a 


boring coat of white paint because for decades white 

has been promoted as the best and safest choice of 

colour for ceilings. As a rule, ceilings that are lighter 

than the walls feel higher, while those that are 

darker feel lower. Lower need not make you feel 

claustrophobic, as visually lowering ceilings can give 

a sense of cosy intimacy. Similarly, dark walls make 

a room seem smaller and light walls larger. But I’m 

a believer of breaking all the rules to do whatever 

makes you feel good within your living space. You 

need to find out what works for you. 

And finally... 

Remember that colour choice is a very personal 

thing, so don’t be swayed by the trends. Do the ten 

minute mood test - it’s a brilliant way to unearth 

your thoughts and feelings. Finally, invite your 

family and friends to do it too, it can be a very 

revealing way to see how different our feelings and 

emotions are around colour. 

For this Spring let the sunshine in, open the 

windows, let the fresh air in, de-clutter, splash some 

vibrant colour on the walls, have a room re-style and 

feel inspired and energised. 

Charlie Smith has been an interior styler 

and designer for over 20 years, working in 

Miami, New York and London. Now 

returned to her home county, Smith 

works with homeowners to create stylish 

and cosy homes. Her work aims to 

transform living spaces economically by 

reusing existing furnishings, fixtures and fittings wherever 

possible to give rooms a new look and feel. For more 

information, please call 07770 568307 or email 

charlie@charliesmith.biz. 

February 2013

as Stihl and Henchman will be held on the 

17 night. Tickets are £65 per person, to include 

Monty’s talk, a delicious meal, welcome drink, 

and some magical entertainment. Funds raised from 

this fabulous evening will go to Oakleaf Enterprise, 

Guildford’s charity supporting people affected by 

mental illness. To book, contact Tess on 01483 303649, 

or Clive on 07979 802300. Tickets are selling fast so 

book now! Up to 125 people a week use Oakleaf’s 

horticulture, upholstery and IT software vocational 

training services and there has been a constant stream 

of referrals from social care and mental health teams 

since they evolved from an occupational therapy unit at 

a local hospital, giving much-needed respite for carers 

and families. Their CEO has over 13 years’ experience 

running the charity, has completed a plethora of 

training and qualifications in mental health and is an 

accredited member of the British Association of 

Counselling and Psychotherapy. 

On Thursday 7th February Chiddingfold Village Hall 

Cinema presents Argo. Doors open at 7.30pm and the 

film starts at 8pm. Running time: approx. 115 minutes 

(+ 15 minute interval). BBFC Certification: 15. The film 

stars Ben Affleck as Tony Mendez & Bryan Cranston as 

Jack O'Donnell. It’s a critically-acclaimed thriller based 

on the true events of the attack on the U. S. embassy 

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embassy staff. Then on Friday 22nd February – A 

Double Header! First up is Madagascar 3: Europe's 

Most Wanted. Doors open at 5pm, the film starts at 

5.30pm. Running time: approx 90 minutes (+ 15 

minute interval). BBFC Certification: PG. It’s an 

animated comedy about the continued efforts of a 

lion, zebra, hippo and giraffe to return to their New 

York zoo. Arriving in Europe, the gang find themselves 

joining a travelling circus. Then it’s Skyfall. When they 

asked for requests on which film people most wanted 

to see as soon as possible, the reply was unanimous: 

“the new James Bond film”. I won’t describe the plot, 

suffice it to say even Mrs Rambler, not a huge James 

Bond fan, thought it was brilliant. Doors open at 

7.30pm, the film starts at 8pm.Running time: approx. 

137 minutes (+ 15 minute interval). BBFC Certification: 

12A. For the diary, next month they are showing Hope 

Springs on Thursday 7th March. Tickets for each film 

cost £5 (£3 for children under 15) on the door, or in 

advance from Chiddingfold Post Office. Season Tickets 

are also available from both locations. For all the latest 

information and screening dates sign up to the Mailing 

List, either online at www.chiddingfold-hall.org.uk or in 

person at the box office for each screening. For further 

details contact Matthew Lacey on 01428 683120, or 

email cinema.admin@chiddingfold-hall.org.uk. 

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community news 

An RAF Signal Station at Gibbet Hill, Hindhead Common 

HARD THOUGH IT may be to imagine today, for 16 years, 

beyween 1942 and 1958, Gibbet Hill at Hindhead Common 

was a RAF radar station which occupied most of the top of 

the hill with towering wooden masts dominating the landscape. 

It was out-of-bounds to local people and surrounded 

by barbed wire. There is so little evidence of this 

old base today that very few people even know it ever existed, 

but it is an interesting part of Hindhead’s history. 

Sarah Bain, Chairman of the Black Down & Hindhead Supporters 

of the National Trust tells me, "Although we knew 

that there was a RAF station here, we knew very little about 

it. But the National Trust are very keen to make sure we 

don’t lose parts of Hindhead’s story, so we decided to see 

what we could find out about the RAF’s activities here during 

the War. All that remains here today is the small concrete 

shed-end to the old Estate Yard garage, which we 

understand housed the station’s fire-engine. So we started 

to do some research and looked through local and national 

archives, including Haslemere Museum, The National 

Archive and old National Trust records, and we have found 

quite a lot of information. We are now planning a ‘memories 

evening’ to find out what local people, or their older 

relatives and neighbours, can remember. Even better, we'd 

like to know whether they have any old photographs, so 

we can build up a better picture". 

Sarah’s early research already tells a fascinating story. RAF 

Gibbet Hill was a signalling station which, in conjunction 

with several other similar stations, allowed RAF pilots to 

locate the exact position of their aircraft, using a radar system 

called ‘Gee’. The base consisted of four 250ft wooden 

masts, two of which are shown in the photographs, and 

some rather scruffy Nissen huts underneath. Three of the 

masts were on Gibbet Hill and the fourth on the southern 

edge of the Devil’s Punch Bowl. The Nissen 

huts housed diesel-powered generators 

and the signalling equipment 

which pulsed out radar signals from the 

masts 24 hours-a-day, seven days-aweek. 

The base was run by just a handful 

of radar operators who would have 

been billeted locally, but attached to 

RAF Odiham. 

The Gee system was, at that time, the 

cutting edge of technology and consisted 

of a main signalling station at RAF 

Daventry and at least two other ‘slave’ 

stations, of which Gibbet Hill was one. 

By picking up radar signals from a minimum 

of three fixed points, pilots could 

accurately locate their exact position 

from anywhere over the east of England, 

transforming their chances of a safe return 

home. Gibbet Hill would have been 

an ideal location because of its relatively 

high altitude and remote, open land- 

scape. However, for all the invaluable guidance it offered to 

our RAF pilots, sadly RAF Gibbet Hill was to see tragedy 

right at the very end of the War. 

Matt Cusack, Head Ranger for Hindhead Common, recounts, 

"On 6th May 1945, just two days before the end of 

the War in Europe was declared, a USAAF Curtis C-46D aircraft 

bringing wounded servicemen back to hospital in 

Winchester got lost in fog and crashed into one of the 

masts. Both the plane and the mast were engulfed in 

flames and crushed the Nissen huts below. All the crew and 

passengers on board were killed. Most of the radar-operators, 

however, had a very lucky escape. The station captain, 

Flight Lieutenant Parish, had given them the evening 

off to go to the pub, offering to man the station by himself. 

Sadly, he was also killed in the fire". 

After the War, Matt tells me that the National Trust had 

understandably expected their land to be returned to them 

quite quickly. However, non-farm requisitioned land was a 

low-priority when it came to striking bases for the RAF in 

1945, so this one remained in situ. In 1948 the RAF informed 

the National Trust that it had decided it needed 

RAF Gibbet Hill as a permanent signal station, with just two 

masts but up to seventy permanent personnel. Fortunately, 

new technology developed faster than they had expected, 

and by 1957 the RAF had decided Gibbet Hill was surplus 

to requirements and agreed to take the masts down, returning 

the site to nature and a grateful National Trust. 

So, how will the National Trust use the photographs and 

information they have found? Sarah explains, "This is 

where the old fire-engine shed comes in. It is the only remaining 

building from this era, and fortunately it is easily 

accessible from the main car park, so we are very keen to 

conserve it. If we can find enough interesting 

pictures and information about 

the days of the RAF at Hindhead, we 

have some exciting plans to use this 

building to house a permanent, mini-exhibition 

about the old signalling station". 

If you know anything about the RAF’s 

days at Gibbet Hill, or if you think an 

elderly relative or neighbour might, the 

National Trust would love to hear from 

you. They are holding a Memories 

Evening at the Devil’s Punch Bowl Café 

at 6.00pm on 5th March 2013 where you 

can chat over a glass of wine, or contact 

Matt Cusack on 01428 681050 or email 

matt.cusack@nationaltrust.org.uk. 

Matt Cusack is Head Ranger for the National 

Trust’s Hindhead Group of Properties. Sarah Bain 

is Chairman of the Black Down & Hindhead Supporters 

of the National Trust. 


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Every year thousands of unwanted Christmas 

21 presents are either put to the back of a 

cupboard or thrown away. Phyllis Tuckwell 

Hospice is urging local people to donate unwanted 

gifts, no matter how large, small or valuable, to help 

raise funds in the Hospice’s high street shops. So, if 

you received an item of clothing that isn’t to your 

taste, a book you’ll never get round to reading, or a gift 

set, take them to your nearest Hospice shop “We’ve all 

received an unsuitable gift or something we simply 

didn’t want,” says Peter Foxton, Head of Retail at 

Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice. “Donating items to our shops 

is an excellent way of contributing to the fundraising 

efforts of the Hospice, particularly during financially 

difficult times.” With less than 12 per cent of total 

funding coming from the NHS, the Hospice needs to 

raise £15,000 a day to maintain current levels of 

service. For a list of shop locations visit 

www.pth.org.uk/get-involved/locations. 

Two locals, Ali Insall, and his girlfriend, Lizzie Brown 

have decided to cycle from Cairo to Capetown - over 

12,000km, taking about 5 months, in aid of three 

charities, one of which is Colalife, which supports the 

distribution of oral rehydration packs in Zambia, 

diarrhoea being one of the principal causes of death 

for under 5 year olds. Surrey Radio picked up the 

story, and interviewed them both live before they 


departed, primarily because they had done a lot of 

their training in the Surrey Hills, particularly on Box 

Hill. Their website is www.blazingsaddles2013.com 

(and blazing I expect they will be!) and people can sign 

up for updates on the Home Page. Their target is to 

raise £10,000 and if you feel you could support them it 

would be hugely appreciated. 

The Wey & Arun Canal Trust will be running special 

cruises on Mothering Sunday 10th March. A ‘Coffee & 

Danish Pastry Cruise’ will depart at 11am and Cream 

Tea Cruises will depart at 2.30pm and 4.30pm. Black 

tie service will enhance the treat for special Mums! 

The trips take 1½ hours. Tickets cost £10 for adults 

and £7 for children. Their themed Easter Cruises will be 

running on all four days of the Easter weekend from 

Good Friday 29th March to Monday 1st April. The trips 

take 35 minutes and depart at 11am, 12noon, 2pm, 

3pm and 4pm. Children will receive a chocolate gift 

from the Easter Bunny while adults enjoy refreshments 

and the chance to unwind and enjoy the scenery. 

Tickets cost £8 per person and booking in advance is 

advisable. The boat departs from the wharf beside the 

Onslow Arms on the B2133 in Loxwood (they have a 

free car park) and travels along the decorated canal 

and through a restored lock. If you would like to book 

seats for one of the Mothering Sunday or 

Easter cruises (or enquire about private 

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A funeral to die for 

Dani Maimone takes a look at Natural Burials 

ALTHOUGH DEATH AND dying is an uncomfortable 

subject for many of us, it’s a natural part of life that 

we can’t ignore. I know from personal experience that 

dealing with the death of someone we are close to, deciding 

what kind of send off to give them, and whether 

or not they are cremated or buried, can be a difficult 

thing to have to deal with. Unless of course they have 

expressed clear wishes about what that process 

should be. I plan to leave clear instructions for my 

family as to my funeral arrangements, partly because 

I want it to be something fun and different, and also 

because I don’t want them to have to think about that 

aspect as well as dealing with everything else. 

The funny thing about funerals is that none of us are 

actually here to witness them, so in a sense what is 

done with our bodies after we die is more for those 

that we have left behind than for us. Unless you are 

planning to leave it to science! 

It might be the case that you have never been to a funeral 

and therefore have no clue what to expect. Experiences 

can vary wildly and not all of them are very 

pleasant. I know it’s not a word that one would normally 

associate with funerals but I have been to some 

that were so; a Dixie band down the high street, a 

lovely choir and guitarist, several natural burials. 

Many of the funerals have been serious, traditional 

and in some cases unemotional, the crematorium in 

particular. More recently I have attended them to take 

funeral photographs for the families involved. It may 

sound odd but years ago it was quite a normal thing to 

do. It can help families with the bereavement process, 

and if it is a special and unusual event there is even 

more reason to have a record of it, but I digress. 

Last year, I attended a funeral of the husband of a 

good friend of mine, not an elderly person, a middle- 

aged lovely man not much older than myself. His 

death was sudden and unexpected. The funeral was a 

natural burial held in Epping Forest, and I was blown 

away by it. 

The simple willow coffin was taken to the wooden 

pavilion where the service was held. Rays of sunlight 

shone through the trees and in moments of silence to 

recall memories of lovely George, you could hear the 

birds singing. It was an emotional but uplifting experience 

and will stay etched on my mind forever. 

Thankfully with natural burial sites emerging across 

the country we are gradually changing the way we 

deal with death and dying. The Natural Death Centre 

charity, and organisations like Final Fling, readily 

offer advice on what to do when someone dies. They 

have enabled us to take back control, guiding us 

through the process and different options of what we 

can and can’t do with regard to services, funerals, cremations 

and burials and coffins. 

Much to my surprise, I discovered last year that basically 

almost anything goes. There are no set rules to 

follow as we are often led to believe by many funeral 

companies and past traditions. Although a large percentage 

of us choose to be cremated, natural burial 

provides us with a more ecofriendly alternative. 

So what is natural burial and where in Surrey can you 

find a site? 

Natural burial is a funeral that minimises any impact 

on the environment. The first natural burial site was 

opened some twenty years ago; quite a leap forward 

for its time. There are now over 260 sites around the 

UK from as far afield as the Highlands in Scotland all 

the way down to Cornwall. 


They are environmentally friendly and provide valuable 

ecosystems for a variety of wild flowers, plants 

and wildlife. It is a far cry from the hurried, often soulless 

experience of cremation. It means that the body 

will be buried in its natural form. Coffins are made out 

of natural substances such as wicker, cardboard, 

woollen shrouds, simple pine boxes or bamboo, they 

are environmentally friendly and naturally biodegradable 

unlike many commercial massed produced ones. 

You can normally choose where on the site you would 

like the plot to be and the location will be marked on 

a plan. There are no headstones as the aim is to keep 

the site as natural looking as possible. 

Simon Ferrar, Manager at Clandon Wood Natural Burial, 

had a vision a few years ago. He witnessed his first 

natural burial in a field in Worcestershire in 2005. It 

was for his aunt. “I was standing there, in this farmer’s 

field,” he said, “now known as Westall Park, and I just 

knew that this was the right way to go. There is something 

so profound and special about a natural burial, 

the simplicity of it all makes it more poignant somehow. 

Suddenly it all made sense. The creation of a selfsustaining, 

wildlife environment was the answer to 

the enduring question: how do we find enough space 

to accommodate human burials responsibly”? 

Since then, Simon has been working hard to bring his 

vision to life and finally succeeded in doing so at the 

back end of 2012 by opening Clandon Wood Natural 

Burial Reserve. It is located at the foot of the Surrey 

Hills and is the largest fully managed site in Surrey but 

you don’t have to be based in the county to make use 

of it. Anyone can be buried there. 

Images (Dani Maimone): 

Top left: The first Natural Burial at Clandon Wood 

Above: The funeral cortege on its way to Clandon Wood 


Clandon Wood is 31 acres of native wildflower 

meadow, surrounded by hedgerows, incorporating a 

lake and wetland area. This year they plan to plant 

hundreds of native tree species on site. You can hold 

a religious service, a simple graveside ceremony or 

something non-religious, whatever you chose, it’s entirely 

up to you. 

Whilst many council owned graveyards are running 

out of space and charge extra if you live out of the immediate 

locality the same does not apply to Clandon 

Wood. The cost remains the same wherever you are 

from. By March 2013 full interactive funeral and memorial 

services can be held in the glass Pavilion. This 

specially designed building, will provide an innovative 

and informal space for gatherings, supported by 

full audio-visual aids and heated with a bio-mass 

boiler for the colder months. Glass walls will provide 

occupants with an open view of the landscape and 

surrounding meadow. 

Clandon Wood aims to provide you with an unhurried 

funeral in a very special location. It is a member of the 

Association of Natural Burial Grounds and like all sites 

on the register has to meet certain criteria to comply 

with association standards and a code of conduct. 

Many sites like these are run by local authorities and 

some like Clandon Wood are privately owned. 

I love nature, wildflowers and the great outdoors, 

something that Clandon Wood has in abundance. It is 

a very special place. I have been there a few times now 

and can vouch for the beauty and tranquility that surrounds 

it. When I first witnessed the gentle meander 

to the graveside behind a traditional horse drawn cart 

carrying the coffin, I knew that this was something 

truly special. 

If you would like to find out more about natural burials 

please visit the National Death Centre website at 

www.naturaldeath.org.uk or Final Fling at www.finalfling.com. 

For more information about Clandon 

Wood contact Simon Ferrar on 07870 518292 or look 

at the website at www.clandonwood.com. For funeral 

photography contact Rachel Wallace on 01494 

883025, www.racheljwallace.com or myself, Dani 

Maimone on 07887 525505. 

Dani Maimone is a freelance writer, photographer and radio presenter 

on Brooklands Radio at www.brooklandsradio.co.uk. You 

can follow her on twitter @mamaballoon or check her website at 

www.danipics.com. 


Reading: it’s a partnership 

Reading is the key that unlocks the whole world of learning. It 

is one of the most important life skills that schools teach their 

pupils. But to succeed, learning to read must be a partnership 

between home and school. What parents do at home is every 

bit as important as what goes on in school, says Jo Carr Year 

4 teacher at St Nicholas School, Church Crookham. 

At school, children will have a variety of formal and informal 

opportunities to read. Careful monitoring and assessment will 

ensure your child has reading material appropriate for their 

reading ability. Your child will be heard to read regularly and 

their progress tracked. The school will have a reading scheme 

to develop your child’s reading in a structured way and build 

solid foundations for future reading. New sounds, vocabulary 

and punctuation will be introduced at each stage. 

Most days will have opportunities for children to read quietly. 

This could take the form of DEAR time: Drop Everything And 

Read. In addition, there will be a ‘guided text’ which the English 

group will explore in detail and use as a starting point for 

writing activities. If there’s time, there may also be a class 

novel, giving the teacher an opportunity to demonstrate effective 

reading aloud while the children listen and enjoy. 

As well as introducing the children to longer novels, English 

lessons will also use picture books which tell a beautifully 

crafted story in a very few words. This allows narrative structure 

and the author’s economical choice of words to be explored. 

There will be opportunities for the children to engage 

in paired and shared reading activities. Older children can 

read to younger children or hear them read. Stories will be 

used to be the starting point of drama activities. They can be 

adapted into playscripts by the children to perform themselves, 

improvising the dialogue. 

Drama techniques can be used to explore a book’s themes and 

bring them to life so that the children experience first hand 

what is happening in the story. In ‘hot seating’, for example, a 

child or the teacher will take the role of a character from a 

story and the rest of the class asks questions. Or there is ‘conscience 

alley’, where the children make two lines and a child 

pretending to be a character from the story walks between 

them. As he passes, each child offers thoughts and advice to 

that character. 

Many schools invite authors and illustrators may into school 

to share their books with the children, tell stories and lead 

workshops. It is truly inspiring for children to see these professionals 

sharing their passion for literature. Each class may 

have a poem of the day so that the children encounter figurative 

language and imagery and experience the power a few 

words can have. 

World Book Day is an annual opportunity for schools to encourage 

reading. They can organise a book week; there could 

be book fairs or book exchanges can be organised. Teachers 

and children can dress up as their favourite book characters. 

Teachers can share their favourite childhood books, reading 

them in site specific locations, by candlelight or out in the 

school grounds. Children can make zig-zag books to read to 

other year groups. 

Alongside teaching the mechanics of reading, teachers will 

take every opportunity to instil a love of literature in the chil- 


dren they teach. If this is reinforced at home, then children will 

become proficient and prodigious readers who love books. 

At home: 

It’s important to recognise that being a proficient reader is not 

just decoding words but understanding what has been read. 

You may think the reading material sent home is too easy for 

your child but it may mean they need to further develop their 

comprehension skills. 

What you can do: 

• Reading opportunities are all around: don’t miss any opportunity: 

road signs, the breakfast cereal packet, instructions for 

a new game. 

• Let your child see you reading. If they see you enjoying a 

book they are more likely to follow suit. 

• The school’s home reading requirement is important but 

shouldn’t be a chore. It should be a special time to share a book 

together, not a rushed five minutes in the car. 

• When hearing your child read, don’t just listen to them saying 

the words. Ask questions about what they have read. Encourage 

them to recall, interpret, comment and speculate 

about what might happen. 

• Read to your child - the bed time story! 

• Vary the diet: poems, theatre programmes, newspapers and 

web sites aimed at children. 

• Discuss difficult words and challenge them to use them in 

writing and speaking. 

• Play words games, on the computer or good old Scrabble! 

• If your child is not enjoying a book, suggest a change. Encourage 

them to read a variety of authors. Newspaper lists of 

the ‘top 50 books every child should read’ are useful. 

• Keep it fun! 


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Lessons learned by a ‘Mother of Boys’ 

As a mother who was used to pulling up stripey tights, foraging for hours in the accessories 

bins for all things pink, glittery or fluffy, and trying to re-coif Sindy's hair after a 

few minor 'I'm giving her a bob' disasters, it is at once alien but also fascinating to hear 

the other side of the coin. Carol Farley picks a few extracts which might hit home to 

those band of women who are The MOB (Mothers of Boys), written by a lone Queen 

in a Kingdom of Kings - Hannah Evans. 

You know you’ve joined the MOB 

when you hear . . . 

• ‘My, are they all yours?’ 

• ‘How fantastic . . . halfway to a football team!’ 

(Generally from a man) 

• ‘Cheer up, it took me four tries to get my girl.’ 

(Mostly from a woman) 

• ‘Bless you!’ (Occasionally) 

• ‘Poor you!’ (Frequently) 

• ‘Lucky you!’ (Once) 

• ‘How do you cope?’ 

• ‘You’ve got your hands full!’ 

• And of course, the ultimate: ‘So . . . are you going 

for a girl?’ 

So, How Does She Do It? 

Top ten tips for surviving on Planet MOB 

• Never buy the same colour socks in different 

sizes. Alternate. 

• Surround yourself with MOBs even madder than 

you. 

• Borrow a dog and go to puppy-training classes. 

Implement their top tips on your offspring just as 

soon as you get home. 

• Never leave any job half done. If you do, 

someone will undo what you did do, before you 

come back to finish it off. 

• Bake. 

• Always have a ready supply of wet wipes in your 

bag. Long after they appear to be of little or no 

use. 

• Beat ’em at their own game: learn to burp the 

alphabet backwards. 

• Invest in some really good ever-clean jeans. Oh, 

and a pair of wellies. 

• Stockpile cereal. 

• Know just enough about dinosaurs to convince 

them you care. 


Places best avoided by a Mother and her Boys 

• The chocolate aisle 

• Any pub with a sign up saying, ‘Meals are cooked 

from scratch – you may have to wait’ 

• A glass factory 

• The London Eye with a potty-training lad* 

• Great-grannies’ sitting rooms full of tantalising 

trinkets 

• All public areas where there’s a risk of dog poo 

• Each and every shop selling ladies’ lingerie 

• Any winter beach where your shivering 

concession is, ‘OK, you may play by the waves, but 

just don’t get wet!’ 

• The quiet coach on a commuter train 

• A doctor’s appointment involving ‘womanly 

bits’ 

*Although I have it on good authority that this is infinitely 

preferable to being stuck inside a capsule with a ‘wailing-for-awee’ 

girl: the swift downing of a bottle of Evian results in a 

receptacle entirely appropriate for a barely visible boy pee. 

Essential strategies for living with boys’ bits 

• Install industrial drains with minimal U-bends. 

• Ration toilet paper. 

• Indoctrinate boys early on that the loo seat stays 

down. 

• Put laminate down in the bathroom. Actually, 

throughout the house. 

• Ensure that your boys have both hands on top 

of the duvet before you embark on a bedtime 

story. 

• Buy one of those weird-looking ping-pong balls 

witha funny face on it and pop it in the loo. It will 

confuse the hell out of the MOGs, but your lads 

will love it! 

• If at all possible, invest in an en suite. 

• Accept that pulling down your pants means the 

same to a male as a ‘high five’ does to his female 

friends. 

family focus 

• Willies are wonderful and farting is funny. No, 

really. They are. 

Ten entirely empirical and irritatingly 

stereotypical reasons why it’s marvellous 

being a MOB 

• The needs of a lad are simple and 

straightforward: exercise, discipline, lunacy and 

love. Oh, and a neverending supply of Scooby 

snacks. 

• You’ll always be in profit at a ‘Pick your own’. 

Although, of course, they may not let you come 

back. 

• Boys are fascinated, not horrified, by your 

cellulite and wrinkles. 

• You can tickle a boy until he pees his pants. And 

he’ll still come back for more. 

• One day he’ll bend down and kiss the top of your 

head. He may even wipe his nose before he does 

so. 

• No hair bands. No grips. No plaits. Nits. Need I 

say more? 

• Your boy can go almost anywhere with an outofbed 

head. And still look lovely. 

• What you spend at the supermarket, you’ll get 

back on clothes. 

• You’ll never have to read Milly-Molly-Mandy 

again and realise how rubbish it actually was. 

Probably. 

• OK, OK, so you’ll never have the stripy tights. But 

then again, you’ll never have to get them on to her 

when she’s still wet from swimming, will you? I rest 

my case. 

Extracted from Hannah Evans latest book entitled 

MOB Rule. www.bloomsbury.com. 

Carol Farley is a publishing consultant, publicist and 

reviewer. www.farleypartnership.com. 


haslemere chamber 

CENTENARY LOOK FOR CHAMBER AWARDS DINNER DANCE! 

The Haslemere Chamber of Trade and Commerce Annual 

Business Awards and Dinner Dance will be on Saturday 

20th April this year and takes on a brand new innovative 

look for 2013. 

For the first time, the Dinner Dance will be held at 

Haslemere Hall, which celebrates its centenary this year, 

so the whole event will take on a fabulous ‘Victoriana 

meets contemporary’ twist! 

This popular black tie/formal dress social occasion is not 

just for Chamber members, but their guests and the 

general public too, and it will involve as many local 

businesses as possible, in order to highlight and showcase 

exactly what they do. 

HASLEMERE HALL – HERE’S TO THE NEXT 100 YEARS! 

Haslemere Hall, celebrating its Centenary this year, is not 

really the normal business that you expect to find as a 

Member of the local Chamber of Commerce - being a 

charity and local facility. However, in order to be successful, 

it has to be run as a business. 

The Hall is owned by the 'people of Haslemere', and is 

run as a charitable trust with a turnover in excess of 

£450,000. It receives a regular grant from Waverley of 

around £3,000 and SCC, Waverley and the Town Council 

have helped out in the past with extra donations for specific 

purposes. 

It became evident a few years ago that the structure of 

the building was in urgent need of repair - the roof was 

leaking badly and the window frames were rusted 

through. A business model was thus evolved to enable 

the renovations to be mostly self funding. The business 

plan included a ‘repair fund’ which puts money aside 

each year to repair and improve the structure of the 

building. A fine balance has to be kept, however, as the 

Hall's primary focus is to serve the community. Amateur 

societies, social groups, etc, cannot afford to pay the full 

cost of hiring or putting on a show, so these events have 

to be subsidised by ‘trading activities’ such as the cinema, 

the sale of refreshments etc. 

The business model is based on maximising the people 

coming to the Hall and keeping costs to the minimum. To 

achieve this, ‘a good value’ approach has been adopted, 

keeping ticket and bar prices as low as possible, whilst 

providing up to date entertainment and investing in the 

latest technology. On the other side of the balance sheet, 


Following a lively drinks 

and canapes reception, 

there will be a delicious 

three course gourmet dinner provided by top local 

caterers, together with superb wines sourced by local 

suppliers. 

The new Chamber President, John Orr, will then announce 

the winners of this year’s Business Awards and after the 

ceremony, party goers can dance the night away to live 

music from talented local bands. 

More detailed information on this fun event and how to 

book will be available shortly from Haslemere Hall – 

01428 642161 or www.haslemerehall.co.uk. 

maintenance has been brought in-house as much as possible, 

using local suppliers wherever possible. The Hall 

relies heavily on its wonderful volunteers to keep the 

wheels turning by manning the bar, sweet counter, coffee 

bar and ushering, etc, without whom the Hall would find 

it difficult to survive. 

In addition, its corporate sponsors provide goods and expertise 

free of charge and they are fortunate enough to 

receive help from the Granary Bakery, expertise from 

Email Jam, Spedo Engineering, who fix things that need 

mending, excellent legal guidance from a local firm and 

many other offers of local business assistance. 

Haslemere Hall is proud to be a member of the Chamber 

of Commerce. It is also proud to be part of Haslemere 

and looks forward to giving enjoyment to the community 

for another 100 years! 

Haslemere Hall in 1914 

February 2013

23 

charters) call The Wey & Arun Canal Trust 

Office on 01403 752403 or email 

office@weyandarun.co.uk. 

Grayshott Folk Club has managed to book The Old 

Dance School on Saturday 23rd February at 7.30pm at 

Grayshott Village Hall. They are delighted to announce 

that this cinematic Folk septet have agreed to include 

Grayshott Folk Club on their major UK tour. Both BBC 

Radio 2’s Bob Harris and Mike Harding champion this 

outstanding young band, formed at The Betty Fox 

School of Ballet in 2006 in Birmingham after many jam 

parties and sessions together in the cellar there (hence 

their name!). They draw their influences from the 

worlds of Classical, Jazz and Folk music. “This is Folk 

music but not as you know it; one minute rip-roaring, 

the next beautifully delicate. Duelling fiddles, soaring 

bass crescendos and foot-stomping grooves. The 

band's new show draws on three widely applauded 

studio albums and five years together that have taken 

them from cowshed rehearsals, to remote lighthouses, 

to main stage appearances at international festivals." 

In May 2012, BBC Radio 2 broadcast a Mike Harding 

interview with Robin and Helen from the band and you 

can hear this interview as well as samples of their 

music at www.theolddanceschool.com. Tickets are £12 

and can be obtained in advance from Grayshott Books, 

The Square, Grayshott, Nr Hindhead GU26 6LQ, 

telephone 01428 604798. You can also call 01428 

607096 for tickets and more information. 

You can sell any toys that have fallen out of favour 

over Christmas and find them a new home through 

Toy-cycle. The next sale is on Thursday 28th February, 

so there's still time to have a sort out. Toy-cycle is the 

easiest way to sell good quality used toys and nursery 

items. For more information, find them on FaceBook or 

visit www.toy-cycle.co.uk. 

Painshill Park, in Cobham has organised a Wild 

Woodland Camp week during half term, Monday 18th 

to Friday 22nd February. Aimed at children aged 8 to 

13, it’s a week of tracking, wild art, bushcraft and den 

building. The programme is as follows; Monday: Wild 

Winter Art - Enjoy a variety of activities including 

making scarecrows, clay tree trolls and creating your 

very own cave painting inspired by Painshill’s fanciful 

follies. Tuesday: Bushcraft Build - a bivouac to shelter 

you in Painshill’s wild woods. Relax with hot chocolate 

and marshmallows by the fire you have made! 

Wednesday: Winter Wildlife - Go wild about nature 

and learn how to track for winter animals and see 

which creatures have passed by in the night with a 

footprint collector. Make a fat ball for birds to take 

back home for your garden. Thursday: Winter Geo- 

Hunt - Go on an extreme geo-hunt, have a go at 

archery and use your best orienteering skills to 

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Running a 

food academy and catering 

business can mean really long days. 

Not that I’m complaining – I love what 

I do – but it’s always very important 

to start the day with a decent 

breakfast. 

Perfect American Pancakes 


Start your day the Four Gables Way! 

with David Gillott 

Shrove Tuesday is traditionally the time to make 

pancakes to use up sugar, fat, flour and eggs before 

the frugality of Lent. Whether you’re planning to give 

up some of your favourite foods or just fancy a tasty 

treat, pancakes are a real winner with all the family. 

This recipe - inspired by the American “Mardi Gras” 

celebrations - makes the best pancakes I have tested. 

Serve with lashings of maple syrup and melted butter! 

Serves 6. 

Ingredients: 

135g plain flour 

1 tsp baking powder 

½ tsp salt 

2 tbsp caster sugar 

130ml milk 

1 large egg, lightly beaten 

2 tbsp melted butter or olive oil, plus extra for cooking 

To serve: 

Maple syrup 

Butter 

Sometimes I whizz up a quick smoothie 

before the students arrive, but when I 

get a day off I do like to rustle up a 

treat, and the pancake and French toast 

recipes I am sharing with you this 

month are perfect for a warming 

breakfast, any day of the week. 

Method: 

1. Sift the flour, baking powder, salt and caster sugar 

into a large bowl. In a separate bowl or jug, lightly 

whisk together the milk and egg, then whisk in the 

melted butter. 

2. Pour the milk mixture into the flour mixture and, 

using a fork, beat until you have a smooth batter (you 

could do this in a food processor). Any lumps will soon 

disappear with a little mixing. Let the batter stand for a 

few minutes – covered with cling film. 

3. Heat a non-stick frying pan over a medium heat and 

add a knob of butter. When it's melted, add a ladle of 

batter (or two if your frying pan is big enough to cook 

two pancakes at the same time). It will seem very thick 

but this is how it should be! Wait until the top of the 

pancake begins to bubble, then turn it over with a 

large fish slice and cook until both sides are golden 

brown and the pancake has risen to about 1cm thick. 

4. Repeat until all the batter is used up. You can keep 

the pancakes warm in a low oven, but they taste best 

fresh from the pan. 

5. Serve with real maple syrup and extra butter if you 

like. 

Brioche French Toast with 

Blueberry Compote 

This is one of my favorite breakfast recipes – if you 

haven’t tried French toast you really must. It is quite an 

indulgent treat, but well worth the calories. Using 

brioche gives it that extra richness, while the compote 

nicely balances the sweetness. A little tip if you have 

any unused vanilla pods – split and leave them in a 

covered box with some caster sugar and you will have 

vanilla-infused sugar. 

February 2013

Serves 6. 

Ingredients: 

2 free range eggs 

4 tbsp milk 


a drop of vanilla extract or 1 vanilla pod 

4 thick slices brioche from a loaf 

butter for frying 

vanilla ice cream to serve 

For the compote: 

100g blueberries 


a squeeze of lemon juice 

Method: 

1. Place all the compote ingredients in a pan. Heat 

gently over a low heat until the blueberries start to 

break down and release their juice then simmer for 2-3 

minutes until the mixture resembles a jam. 

2. To make the French toast, mix together the eggs, 

milk, sugar and vanilla extract until the sugar has 

dissolved. Dip the bread in the egg mix so it is well 

coated. Fry slices in the butter until golden brown on 

both sides. Serve the French toast with a scoop of 

vanilla ice cream and the blueberry compote. 

3. If you like you could even dust them with a little 

ground cinnamon. 

Quick Berry Smoothie 

Did you know that eating breakfast can make you 

healthier and happier? Skip it and you may find your 

energy levels and concentration suffer. The great thing 

about smoothies is that they can be made in moments 


and enjoyed on the go – or even taken to work in a 

flask. You can use any type of berry you like in this 

recipe, or cheat with a frozen mixture. Add any amount 

of apple juice to make the smoothie into whatever 

consistency you like. Throw in a handful of oats for 

sustained-release energy. 

Serves 2. 

in the kitchen 

Ingredients: 

1 small ripe banana 

140g blackberries, blueberries, raspberries or 

strawberries (or use a mix), plus extra to serve 

apple juice or milk, your choice 

runny honey to serve 

Method: 

1. Slice the banana into your liquidizer and add the 

berries of your choice. 

2. Blitz until smooth. 

3. With the machine still running, pour in juice or milk 

to make the consistency you like. 

4. Serve with a few extra fruits on top, drizzle with 

honey and serve. 

Set in beautiful countryside at Ashtead, Surrey, Four Gables 

Food Academy is located on Four Gables Farm, chef patron 

David Gillott's smallholding, against a backdrop of beehives. 

Here, David and his fellow chefs present relaxed, hands-on 

cookery tuition to people of all ages and abilities, in class of 

just four to six. 

Find more recipes and order cookery day gift vouchers for 

Four Gables Food Academy by logging onto 

www.FourGablesFoodAcademy.com or ring 01372 275276. 


Get ready for the slopes! 

The team at Uniq Physique Gym in Haslemere share 

some top tips for your ski trip…. 

Now that the ski season is in full swing, it is a good time 

to turn your attention to getting ski fit. 

To avoid injury, take some exercise to prepare before 

your trip. If you don't already have a regular exercise 

routine, it's not too late to start one. Plus, knowing 

you're doing it in order to enjoy your ski holiday will 

help keep you motivated. 

If you already exercise, you may need to tweak your 

workouts to make them more effective. 

Build Your Endurance 

If you want to get your money's worth out of that expensive 

lift ticket, you'll need plenty of cardio endurance. 

Tiredness is often what can cause injuries to 

occur. To prepare your body for a full days skiing, your 

cardio programme should include: 

• three to five days each week of your favourite activity. 

The best for skiing include running, hill walking, the 

stairmaster & elliptical trainer, which can be performed 

either in the gym or outside. 

• A variety of interval workouts at varying intensities 

lasting from 20 to 45 minutes. 

• One long, slow workout each week to condition your 

legs and lungs for long days of skiing. Chose one of the 

above activities and aim for 60 minutes at a steady 

pace. 

Build your strength 

Skiing uses all of your muscle groups. However, some 

health & fitness 

muscles are used more than others. These are the ones 

you want to concentrate on when it comes to your 

strength workouts. 

1. Quadriceps. Probably the most used muscle in skiing, 

these muscles hold you in position as you ski and they 

also provide protection for your knees. Great exercises 

for the quads include squats and lunges. 

2. Hamstrings and Glutes. When skiing downhill, you 

typically hold your body in a flexed position, meaning 

you're leaning forward from the hips, using your hamstrings 

and glutes to help stabilize your body. Work 

your hamstrings and glutes with deadlifts, step-ups and 

hamstring curls. 

3. Inner and Outer Thighs. Your inner thighs work like 

crazy to keep your skis together. Your outer thighs keep 

your body stable and help you steer. 

Work these muscles with side lunges, inner thigh leg 

lifts, inner thigh ball squeezes, and lying leg lifts. 

4. Abs and Back. Because you're in a flexed position, 

bent over, your back has to work to hold your body in 

that position. Your abs help in that endeavour while also 

protecting your spine. Perform exercises such as planks, 

woodchops, back extensions and dumbbell rows. 

5. Arms & Shoulders. Along with your back, arms help 

push off with your poles while stabilising your shoulder 

joints. Be sure to include shoulder press, bicep curls 

and tricep extensions along with the rest of your body. 

Aim to include these exercises in your programme 2 to 

3 times a week. Use a reasonably challenging weight 

and perform the exercise steadily. For each exercise, do 

two sets of 15 repetitions. 

This year, aim to get in the best shape you can for skiing, 

starting as soon as you can. Building strength and 

endurance will keep your body strong and help you 

avoid injuries while making your skiing much more enjoyable. 

For a more detailed explanation of each exercise contact 

either Ollie Beard or Rachael Elliott-Hughes at Uniq 

Physique gym in Haslemere. They will be happy to help 

and answer any questions you may have. 

To contact Ollie or Rachael, either phone on 01428 

644032, or email them on info@uniqphysique.com. 

Alternatively, you can download a complete Ski-fit programme, 

suitable either for the gym or at home, from 

the website at www.uniqphysique.com. 


The importance of seeking legal 

advice sooner rather than later. 

In times of economic pressure on families there is a strong 

temptation for people to try to avoid legal costs when 

their relationships break down and “go it alone”, by 

resolving matters by direct discussions. This will 

sometimes work, but we have seen a number of cases 

recently when parties have done this and one of them has 

severely prejudiced his or her financial position, typically 

by agreeing that the matrimonial home be sold and the 

net equity divided equally, which is not always a sensible 

solution. 

It is extremely important to seek legal advice at the 

earliest possible stage so that decisions are taken with the 

benefit of information and advice as to the legal position. 

In particular, it is essential to remember that issues of 

capital, pensions and income are closely linked and should 

all be dealt with at the same time. What happens to the 

home should not be dealt with in isolation. 

This is why we remain firmly committed to offering a free 

initial half-hour interview, with no obligation. In that 

time we are able to give potential clients a legal overview 

of their case and general guidance as to how it should be 

approached and how possible pitfalls might be avoided. 

If you think that you would benefit from an initial free 

consultation please telephone Lynn Henderson on 01483 

901060 or e mail lynn@hendersonsfamilylaw.co.uk. 

with some twilight games. Friday: 

31 Bushwhacking and Bivouac Building - Travel 

off the beaten path to the wild woods, learn 

how to square-lash knots and build a survival shelter. 

Sounds to me like a lot of fun, especially for those who 

like being outside. The cost is £35 a day or £150 for 5 

days and it runs from 9am to 4.30pm each day. You 

need to book by calling 01932 868113. Painshill Park is 

situated at Portsmouth Road, Cobham, Surrey, KT11 

1JE to find out more about this and all the other events 

going on, have a look at their website 

www.painshill.co.uk. 

Solitaire is a non-profit members’ owned club for 

people on their own. They provide a safe environment 

for people on their own through bereavement or 

separation to regain an active and exciting social life. 

They are not a singles club but with over 150 

members, they do have a nice balance of both sexes, 

so expect stimulating conversation! The majority of 

members have had similar experiences to you, so you 

will find a lot in common. They are quite an eclectic 

mix with age ranges from 40 to 80, and have 20-30 

hosted events planned every month. They have their 

own private section on Facebook which allows for 

more ad hoc or last minute events and there is plenty 

to choose from. The best part? You decide what you 

want to attend; it’s a ‘pick & mix’ social life. The 


For all family law matters: 

• Specialist legal advice 

• Collaborative law 

• Mediation 

FREE initial half hour 

t: 01483 901060 

e: lynn@hendersonsfamilylaw.co.uk 

w: www.hendersonsfamilylaw.co.uk 

The White House, 

2a Meadrow, 

Godalming, 

Surrey GU7 3HN 

second best part? It’s only £30 per year and you can 

try them out for free before you join. Check out the 

web site www.solitairesocialclub.org and/or telephone 

07957 305534 or 01252 821176 and talk to someone 

on their contact list. Male and female non-members 

who are interested in exploring what Solitaire has to 

offer are advised to come to a club night and meet a 

few of the members and committee members and see 

a little of what is on offer. They usually meet in a pub 

from 8pm onwards and finish around 10.30pm, but 

you can arrive and leave whatever time you choose. 

Look out for their ‘Blue Book’ with Solitaire on the 

spine and there is usually a little sign on the table. 

On Thursday 21st February at 2pm and 3:45pm in The 

Electric Theatre, Guildford, the irrepressible Alasdair 

Malloy will conduct the Guildford Philharmonic 

Concert Party in two fantastic concerts suitable for all 

ages from toddlers to grandparents. Come and join 

Alasdair and the Guildford Philharmonic in the amazing 

Musical Menagerie with some animal antics featuring 

our furry, feathered and finned friends. Bring a toy 

animal to join in the fun and listen out for music about 

cats and dogs, kangaroos and koalas, birds and bees 

and creatures that live under the sea or in the jungle! 

The programme includes Tchaikovsky’s Dance of the 

Cygnets, Andersen’s The Waltzing Cat, 

Churchill’s Never Smile at a Crocodile, Saint- 38 


in the garden 

Clematis Pruning Made Easy 

An outline of the main pruning requirements of Clematis from Cathie’s 

Gardening School, Secretts Garden Centre, Milford. 

ONE THING THAT causes more problems than anything 

else in gardening is the art of pruning, particularly 

Clematis pruning. 

Would it surprise you to know that there is a Clematis 

in flower every single month of the year? I am not 

going to bombard you with names at this stage but it’s 

an idea for a future article! 

When does your Clematis flower? 

I am not going to confuse you with ‘groups’ and flower 

sizes as the most important thing to know is when your 

Clematis flowers. There is a way of learning what to do 

related to when it flowers. 

If it flowers before June don’t prune 

There are some of the most beautiful Clematis 

flowering at the moment including Clematis cirrhosa 

and Clematis napaulensis; both flower profusely 

throughout late Autumn to early Spring and in fact I 

don’t think mine ever stopped. Once these have 

finished then the Clematis montana and the evergreen 

Clematis armandii flower profusely in the Spring. 

Whilst none of these need pruning you may find they 

need a little tidying, and the best time to do this is 

immediately after flowering so they have a whole year 

to re-grow and develop new buds. 

If it flowers half way through the year? 

This is easy too, cut it down by half in the Spring 

(Feb/Mar). Clematis ‘Nelly Moser’ flowers in June and 

because it only has half the year to recover after 

pruning cut it back by a third to a half. If it’s 6ft high 

then reduce it to 3-4ft. You will see new buds shooting 

so make a clean cut above these. 

Late flowering Clematis 

These are the Clematis texensis, Clematis viticella and 

many others that flower late Summer and into Autumn 

before the first frosts. Because they flower so late you 

can cut them hard back, almost to ground level in the 

Spring (Feb/Mar) as they have a whole season to 

recover, re-grow and flourish. 

Herbaceous Clematis 

Clematis integrifolia and others that have a long 

flowering season die down to the ground each year 

anyway so as soon as you see new growth trim off all 

the dead shoots and leave the new ones to thrive. 

Clematis Wilt 

Clematis do tend to suffer from a fungal disease which 

causes a dramatic wilting and sudden death. To avoid 

this plant your Clematis a little deeper or mound up 

around the base. There are many varieties that are 

resistant to this disease and I will not buy them unless 

they are. If the worst happens prune it right down to 

ground level so the deeper buds can re-grow. 

Practical Pruning Workshop 

I have made it sound very simple but the best way to 

learn is to do it. Pruning requires a little knowledge and 

lots of practice. 

If you would like to join a group at Secretts there are a 

few places left on 21st February so why not come 

along and have a go? 

Any of these workshops can be purchased for yourself 

or as a gift and are £60 each including refreshments. 

Please ask for a booking form and book early. 

If you want to learn more about gardening there are 

regular courses, workshops and taster sessions as well 

as voluntary opportunities at the Gardening School 

available for everyone. 

If you want to learn more about gardening there 

are regular courses, workshops and taster 

sessions as well as voluntary opportunities at the 

Gardening School available for everyone. 

For further details, call 07931 925382, email 

cgs@cathiebrooks.co.uk or visit the website at 

www.cathiesgardeningschool.co.uk. 



Saens The Swan, Gershwin’s Walking the Dog, 

35 Johnson’s Outback Daybreak with Kangaroos 

and many more classics. All tickets cost £6.50 

and to buy them ring the Box Office on 01483 444777 

or online at www.guildford.gov.uk/musicalmenagerie. 

Alternatively you can pop into the Electric Theatre in 

person. 

Spring half term is coming up. If you are already 

thinking about what to do with the children then don’t 

forget Wild Learning’s outdoor adventure club in the 

woods at Winkworth Arboretum Godalming, and 

Claremont Landscape Garden Esher, for kids aged 5- 

12. With lots of free play, plus crafts, bush skills, 

nature walks, mud sculpture, den building, fire making 

and much more there’s enough to keep them happy 

all half term. Find out more at www.wild-learning.net 

or by calling 01483 424400. 

Les Amitiés Françaises will meet on Thursday 21st 

February, at 7.30pm in the Baptist Church hall, 

Queen Street, Godalming, for a lecture on Vauban, 

the great military architect of 17th century France. 

Visitors to France will still see existing evidence of his 

work in French towns. Amongst other things, he took 

part in 17 sieges. In peacetime, he ringed France with 

fortresses and invented several new weapons. Later, 

he unsuccessfully tried to change the French tax 

system but this had to wait for the Revolution. 

Altogether, a man of many parts! Further information 

from John Petty on 01483 861974. 

Haslemere Decorative and Fine Arts Society (HDFAS) 

has a wide variety of arts topics planned for 2013. Art 

collectors and collections are examined, ranging from 

William Bankes to Catherine the Great who left the 

Hermitage as her legacy. The influence of the 

Hanseatic League, the heritage of Sicily and the forces 

behind the shaping of a Baroque city provide historic 

insight into a diverse selection of subjects. Two 

weighty questions are the topics for talks in the 

autumn: who stole the Mona Lisa and what lies 

behind all the stitches in the Bayeux Tapestry? 

Lectures take place on the third Tuesday of the month 

(except July and August) at Haslemere Hall. The 

society is also organising outings to the Ashmolean 

Museum in Oxford, Kingston Lacey and the National 

Gallery in London. New members and guests are 

always welcome. Contact 01428 683578 or for full 

details of all their activities go to 

www.haslemeredfas.org.uk. 

Now that the evenings are drawing out and there are 

signs that spring may not be too far away, it may be 

time to try something new. Circle Dancing is 

wonderful exercise, great fun and an opportunity to 

make new friends. The dances are international folk 


dances to beautiful ethnic music from many different 

countries such as Greece, Russia, Serbia, Israel, 

Bulgaria and many more. They are done in a circle 

mostly holding hands and everyone attempts to do 

the same steps at the same time. People speak of 

feeling different after an evening of Circle Dance. If 

you are tired before coming, it can revitalise you, yet 

it is also relaxing. The dances vary from the fast and 

energetic to the slow and meditative, from the simple 

to the slightly more complicated. Why not try it for 

yourself? Lynn Frances is an experienced teacher of 

some 30 years and runs classes at: Pirrie Hall Brook on 

Thursdays in three ten-week terms, 7.30-9.30pm; St 

Catherine's Hall Guildford on the 3rd Tuesday of the 

month, 7.30-9.30pm; WI Hall Hartley Wintney on the 

2nd Wednesday of the month, 7.30-9.30pm. 

The Surrey Hills Music Festival 2013 takes place over 

the May Bank Holiday weekend, from the 2nd to the 

4th May 2013. It is guaranteed to mesmerize classical 

music lovers as an impressive line-up of world class 

musicians and artists perform an awe inspiring 

repertoire in intimate locations across the Surrey Hills. 

We will be featuring this in our April issue, but if you 

cannot wait, tickets are available now from the 

Guildford Tourist Information Centre on 01483 

444334 or from the website at 

www.surreyhillsmusicfestival.com, which will also 

have the programme of events. 

I reported in December that a local chap from Witley, 

Mat Dibb, who has a kidney disease called Focal 

Segmental Glomerulosclerosis, is organising a 

fabulous event over the weekend of 15th-17th 

March to be held at Chichester Hall in Witley. The 

event – DibbFest 2013 is a fundraising event, and is 

aiming to raise much needed funds for South West 

Thames Kidney Fund. As a keen cyclist (having 

previously raised £4,000 for CHASE Hospise by cycling 

from John O’Groats to Lands End), there will be 

cyclists on static turbo trainers cycling non-stop for 48 

hours attempting to cycle 1,000 miles, quite a feat! 

There will be kids’ entertainment, a bouncy castle, a 

bar (of course!), plenty of food, and great local bands 

playing including the Will Shackleton Band, Blowin’ 

Smoke, and The Cheap Shots. There really is too much 

going on at DibbFest 2013 to list here, so please visit 

www.dibbfest.com for further information, and also 

to buy tickets, and please Like and Share on FaceBook. 

Winkworth Arboretum has a Children’s Half Term 

Trail from Sat 16th to Sun 24 February from 10am to 

4pm. Guaranteed fun, come rain or shine! Get some 

fresh air as you walk around the Arboretum with our 

children’s trail during this half term holiday. Normal 

Admission applies plus 50p for trail. 

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February 2013

Bridget Walford 

BACP Accredited counselling 

psychotherapist, offering daytime and 

evening appointments to individuals and 

couples. 

Telephone - 07903 140704 

www.godalmingtherapypractice.counselling.co.uk 

Lucie Howell 

Counselling can be hugely beneficial for a 

wide range of emotional and personal issues. 

I have a particular interest in anxiety and 

relationship related problems. 

Telephone - 07791 844670 

www.luciehowell.co.uk 

Stella Goddard 

Working with you to strengthen and 

empower you. This then gives you renewed 

hope and vision for your future. 

Telephone - 07727 863274 

www.stellagoddard.com 

Geraldine McManus 

I can help you explore and learn about your 

relationships, your emotions, thoughts and 

approaches to problem solving. 

www.counsellinggodalming.com 

Telephone - 077488 38180 / 0845 136 5924 

Dr Joanna Phillips 

I am a Clinical Psychologist providing 

individualised psychology services 

(including CBT) to children, young people 

and their families. 

Telephone - 07583 101323 

www.bluebird-psychology.co.uk 

Louise O’Connell 

I am a qualified Integrative Counsellor 

Psychotherapist. There are many benefits from 

having the opportunity to talk safely and openly 

about yourself and what's on your mind. 

Telephone - 07775 746354 

www.louisecounselling.com 

01483 418245 - theeaves.org.uk 

The Eaves has fifteen in-house specialists in all areas of counselling and 

psychology. Open twelve hours a day, six days a week, by prior 

appointment only. Free half hour consultation available. 

Stefan Kelly 

As a psychotherapist and professional 

business manager, I bring extensive 

commercial and clinical experience to my 

work with clients. 

Telephone - 07884 058824 

www.godalmingtherapypractice.counselling.co.uk 

Esté Grobler 

I am a counselling psychologist who works 

with adults and children from the age of 5. I 

specialise in working with the mind-body 

link, mindfulness, and trauma. 

Telephone - 07518 131329 

www.grobler.biz 

Sally Stevenson 

I tailor my approach to individual needs. I offer 

both long and short term work to individual 

adults. I am available for evening as well as 

daytime appointments. 

Telephone - 07787 154057 

www.sallystevensoncounselling.co.uk 

Tracy Pinder 

BACP accredited integrative counsellor 

providing short-term or long-term 

counselling. Experienced in working with 

survivors of rape and childhood sexual abuse. 

Telephone - 01483 268564 

www.tracypindercounselling.co.uk 

Elise Goodier 

I am a humanistic counsellor offering both 

weekday and Saturday appointments. I 

specialise in anxiety, low self esteem, 

relationship issues and addiction. 

Telephone - 07971 338964 

www.elisegodier.co.uk 

Jo Whelan 

I am a Psychotherapist working with 

individuals and couples seeking to resolve 

personal issues or difficulties, and those 

facing transition and change. 

Telephone - 07952 156897 

www.jowhelantherapy.org.uk 

Dr Lynsey Hart 

Carolyn de Ferrars 

I am a Clinical Psychologist working with 

adolescents and adults to overcome a wide 

range of difficulties, including depression, 

anxiety, adjustment to life events and relational 

problems. 

I am an Integrative Counsellor who works 

with people with a wide range of issues. I 

have a special interest in working with 

teenagers and their problems. 

Telephone - 07977 270282 

Telephone - 07970 635436 

www.therapysurrey.com 

www.carolyndeferrars.com 


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1. From the Running Horses pub, turn right and 

walk along the road past St Peter’s church. Take the 

left turn up a driveway past the church, alongside 

the graveyard, following the footpath sign. Just 

before the private sign, cross the stile on the right, 

which takes you up through the woods. There can be 

sheep in the field to your right but it is well fenced. 

As the path starts to veer away from the field, take 

the right path at the footpath marker up quite a 

steep hill to a wide footpath (Thames Down Link) 

and an information board for the Box Hill estate – 

keep straight ahead uphill. 

2. At the next footpath marker turn right and then 

left into some conifers and at the fence post right 

again and you will come out onto a viewpoint with a 

bench. Keep straight ahead with the bench behind 

you and follow the path down some steps. 

3. Cross straight over the road at the bottom of the 

steps, go through the car park and take the public 

bridleway, ignoring the footpath sign on your left. 

Follow this path up Box Hill. 

4. At the top of the hill, as you enter the yew woods, 

take the first pathway on your right, following the 

nature walk sign. At the next junction, take the 

second right turn through some deciduous 


Mickleham & Box Hill 

This is a strenuous walk starting and finishing in the village of 

Mickleham but the effort is worth it as the route takes in Box 

Hill, a prominent Surrey landmark and probably the best 

known part of the North Downs. Box Hill derives its name 

from the rare box trees that grow on its lower slopes and on a clear day 

you can see for 25 miles south from the Salomons Memorial Viewpoint at the top, where 

there is a café and visitor centre. You will also cross the River Mole by the stepping stones 

on the site of the original ford used on the Pilgrims’ Way, before making your way back 

through the open parkland of Norbury Park. 

Dogs can enjoy off-lead walking across the whole of Box Hill and as you go up through the 

woods you will see some of the best yew woodlands in southern England before reaching 

the mixed deciduous trees at the top. Halfway round they can have a lovely swim in the 

river at the stepping stones (although there is a bridge for non-swimming dogs). Norbury 

Park at the end of the walk is a Site of Special Scientific Interest and its managed grassland 

is great for dogs to run free. 

woodland. Turn left at the next T junction onto a 

wide path, which will bring you out onto Donkey 

Green. Keeping the green on your left, follow the 

path round to the car park and the visitor centre is 

straight ahead of you. 

5. Leaving the visitor centre, turn right and take the 

footpath past the Swiss cottage where John Logie 

Baird carried out some of his first experiments in 

television and carry on to the Salomons Memorial 

Viewpoint – so called as it was Leopold Salomons 

who bought Box Hill for the National Trust in 1913. 

6. Take the footpath underneath the viewpoint to 

your right into some trees and then turn left, 

following the signs for the North Downs Way down 

steps to the bottom. Ignore the sign to the Stepping 

Stones footbridge on your right and cross the 

stepping stones. If your dog won’t swim, take the 

path to the bridge and rejoin at point 8. 

7. From the stepping stones, walk up to the car park 

and take the right-hand footpath, which takes you 

down to the river again. 

8. Walk past the bridge and follow the river all the 

way along through the meadows until you see the 

A24 in front of you. 

February 2013

9. Turn left and cross under the road via the 

underpass. Turn left out of the underpass and right 

up Westhumble Street. The Stepping Stones pub is 

on your left-hand side. Follow this road for 500 

metres to Westhumble railway station, cross the 

bridge and take the footpath immediately to your 

right down through a kissing gate into Norbury 

Park, a Surrey Wildlife Park Site of Special Scientific 

Interest. Follow the footpath along the side of the 

railway line, crossing another bridge over the river. 

You will be able to see Norbury Park House ahead of 

you to the left. 

10. After 50 metres, go through a gate, ignoring the 

underpass to our right. After another 50 metres the 

path veers to the left across the field. At the end of 

the field go through a kissing gate and turn right 

onto a quiet lane. Follow this lane, passing 

underneath the railway line. 

11. After 50 metres, take a small footpath up a bank 

to your right and cross the A24 through a kissing 

gate on the other side. Follow the footpath through 

the hedge, then another kissing gate and across a 

field on the diagonal. Exit the field and walk straight 

up the lane in front of you to arrive at the rear of the 

Running Horses. 


out & about 

Length of walk: 5½ miles. 

Map: Explorer 146 (GR TQ 169534). 

Difficulty: The walk starts with quite a 

challenging climb before descending into a 

valley via some steps and then there is a 

steady climb up Juniper Bottom. The way 

down is a series of steps, which can be 

slippery, through the woods. If your dog 

can’t or won’t swim, take the footpath to 

the bridge over the River Mole, as opposed 

to the stepping stones. The walk crosses the 

busy A24 twice, once via an underpass and 

the other time by a footpath over the main 

road, but it is worth it. 

Refreshments: The Running Horses in 

Mickleham is a walker- and dog-friendly pub. 

A range of upmarket pub dishes is available 

in the bar, along with real ales and a 

comprehensive wine list. Booking is 

recommended. Tel: 01372 372279; 

www.therunninghorses.co.uk. At the top of 

Box Hill you will find a National Trust shop, 

visitor centre and a servery that sells freshlymade 

sandwiches, soups, cakes and biscuits. 

How to get there: From the A24 north of 

Dorking, take the B2209 past the Burford 

Bridge Hotel. Follow this road up to 

Mickleham and turn left just past the 

Running Horses pub to park. 

This walk is extracted from Surrey: A Dog Walker’s 

Guide, published by Countryside Books. More information 

at 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. 


tabletalk 

The Hinds Head, Bray 

MENTION HESTON BLUMENTHAL in 

relation to food and this, usually, conjures 

up images of a theatrical tableau on a 

plate. 

But, intriguingly, The Hinds Head sitting 

just metres from his eponymous triple 

Michelin-starred restaurant has all the 

trappings of an archetypal village pub. 

And, on a grey December day, as the 

heavy oak door gives way to beamed 

ceilings, a cosy bar area and welcoming 

log fires, my companions and I felt 

instantly inclined to kick back and enjoy 

a leisurely Sunday lunch. 

There’s also a comforting familiarity to 

much of the menu. However, on closer 

inspection, the choice and combination of 

ingredients suggest this master of 

ingenuity has some surprises in store. 

Deciding to sample a reputed ‘Heston 

classic’, four of us started with a Scotch 

Egg (£3.75). It was a revelation. Hidden 

within a warm quenelle of crispy, golden 

breadcrumbs and sausagemeat was a still 

runny, quail’s egg. While another also 

pronounced their choice of the Teasmoked 

Salmon with Soda Bread (£9.50) 

delicious, any suggestion of sharing was 

strenuously resisted. 

Our selection of mains caused 

Tackle part of the 2012 Olympic Road Race route as 

38 part of the DEBRA Surrey Cycle on Sunday 12 May 

2013, in aid of the charity DEBRA. DEBRA is the only 

national charity that supports individuals and families 

affected by Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) – an excruciatingly 

painful genetic skin blistering condition which causes the skin 

to blister and shear at the slightest touch. EB is caused by a 

breakdown in the natural proteins that hold the skin and 

internal membranes together, causing blisters and sores that 

have to be lanced and dressed daily – an excruciatingly 

painful procedure, taking hours. Now in its second year, the 

event starts and finishes at The Black Swan in Ockham. The 

three circular routes of 30k, 60k and 100k will take you 

around the idyllic Surrey Hills, famous for their rolling chalk 

downs, challenging climbs and fun descents. Registration 

costs £37 and includes event leaders, route signage, vehicle 

support, mechanical back-up, and water stops, with a 

suggested sponsorship of £125. To sign up for one of the 

routes or for more information, please contact Hannah 

Weston on 01344 467785 or email 

hannah.weston@debra.org.uk. 

I shall no doubt write more about this one nearer the time 

but for now I can tell you that a local guy called Luke Mose 

has taken it upon himself to organise a fun run to help raise 

funds for Cancer Research UK - quite a number of his family 

have been affected by cancer. It’s a 5k fun run called 'Run 4 

Men' and will take place on Saturday 29th June at Stoke Park. 

Inspired by the success of Race for Life, this male-only event 

gives boys and men of all ages the opportunity to do their bit 

and raise vital awareness and funds for Cancer Research UK. 

The course is 5k, in which they can join by walking, jogging or 


considerable debate until one of the 

bartenders recommended the Oxtail and 

Kidney Pudding (£18.95). Those suitably 

inspired were rewarded with a dish that 

gave the illusion of simplicity, yet packed 

depth of flavour, without being stodgy, 

and was complemented by a heady 

consommé. Keeping to the traditional 

theme, I ordered the Shepherd’s Pie 

topped with a Pan Fried Sweetbread 

(£17.95) that came served in its own cast 

iron pot. Again, appearances were 

deceptive with minced and diced lamb 

covered in a lovely crunchy topping. 

Being the Sabbath, Roast Sirloin of Pure 

Bred Hereford Beef with Yorkshire 

Pudding (£23.50) caught the eye too and 

came rare, exactly as requested. The final 

addition to our now keenly swapped 

smorgasbord was the Wild Mushroom 

Macaroni with Slow Cooked Hen Egg 

(£17.95). Another triumph. 

Accompanied by sides of Triple Cooked 

Chips (£4.25) and Spiced Red Cabbage 

(£2.95), and washed down with a highly 

quaffable bottle of Valpolicella (c. £30) 

the question was, how could dessert 

(£7.95) possibly top this? 

While the 17th century Quaking 

Pudding, was intriguing and the Treacle 

Tart with Brandy Ice Cream was a 

spruced-up schooldays favourite, our 

table’s undisputed star was the Rhubarb 

Trifle. The inspired addition of lime 

cutting through the delicately layered 

sponge, fruit and custard, left excited 

tastebuds tingling for more. 

Having chosen to sit in the upstairs 

dining area we found it spacious but 

retaining its traditional feel and the 

service throughout was spot-on. 

Pints are pulled and glasses of wine are 

poured, but this is no ordinary pub. It’s 

extraordinary. Heston works his magic at 

The Hinds Head and at under an hour’s 

drive away, I’ll definitely be looking for 

another excuse to return. VM 

THE HINDS HEAD 

High Street, Bray SL6 2AB 

T: 01628 626151 

www.hindsheadbray.co.uk 

Viv Micklefield was a paying customer accompanied 

by family and friends 

running, on their own or in a group, wearing shorts and t-shirt 

or go to town with fancy dress. What’s most important is that 

as many people as possible come along and enjoy themselves. 

More information will be available online via 

www.run4men.org.uk. 

Watts Gallery Writer in Residence, Katherine Clements, will 

lead new creative writing workshops using aspects of the 

Watts Gallery, the collection and its surroundings to 

generate writing ideas. Three sessions will cover aspects of 

writing craft, such as finding ideas, creating characters and 

developing plot lines, and will focus on writing fiction, 

although poetry and non-fiction might also be produced. The 

course will also include a look at how Watts work has inspired 

writers in the past, and encourage participants to produce 

original writing based on their own experiences. The 

workshops are intended for the beginning writer, although 

activities could be equally useful for more experienced 

writers wanting to explore new sources of inspiration, or to 

meet and work with fellow writers. A safe, collaborative 

atmosphere will be fostered where writers will be encouraged 

to share their work. Workshops can be booked as a one-off, 

or a short course of three sessions. Katherine Clements is a 

short story writer and novelist, whose work has been 

published in various magazines and anthologies. Her debut 

novel will be published in 2014. The sessions are on Saturday 

9th, Saturday 16th and Saturday 23rd March and run from 

10.45 am to 4pm and cost £45/£35 (Friends of Watts Gallery) 

each or £100/£90 (Friends of Watts Gallery) for all three. For 

more information or to book visit www.wattsgallery.org.uk or 

call 01483 813593. 

February 2013

There is a superb line-up for the 2013 Lecture Series at the 

Clockhouse. With a delicious supper, an illustrated talk and an 

open bar, it really is a good night out. So, put these dates in 

your diaries. On Friday 15th March, there is a talk which will 

really appeal to the petrol heads amongst you. It’s The History 

of Brooklands. If you like motor racing or vintage planes, then 

this is the lecture for you. Tim Morris, a member of The 

Brooklands Trust, the official Museum support group, will be 

talking through the history of Brooklands from 1906 to the 

present day, with an extensive slide presentation covering 

motor racing & aviation, as well as what the Museum is like 

today. Actually this should appeal to everyone, even my wife 

and daughter love going to the Brooklands Museum and they 

are certainly no petrol heads! On Friday 22nd March, the 

subject is ‘Life on the Front Line. Graeme Main, front line 

Military Photographer for ‘Soldier’ magazine, will explain 

what life is like for the men and women in our Armed Forces. 

From leaving Brize Norton to being stationed at Camp Bastion 

and then going on to the front line, Graeme follows this 

progression and captures their experiences, from day to day. 

Then on Friday 19th April – The Kruger Park: An Eden in South 

Africa‘’ Experience the awesome delights of Big Game in one 

of the most famous reserves in the world. South African born 

Ludi Lochner, who has been photographing wildlife in The 

Kruger Park for decades, will regale the audience with stories 

and images of just some of the hundreds of animals which live 

a protected existence in the Lowveld. This should be a 

colourful and inspiring lecture – Full of sunshine and blue 

skies! Tickets are just £15 including supper and can be booked 

by ringing The Manager on 01483 420668. Cash bar 6.30 for 

7pm. The Clockhouse is situated in Chapel Lane, Milford GU8 

5EZ. 

Pax Hill Care Home in Bentley, near Farnham is holding a 

Stroke Awareness day on Thursday 28th February. Anyone is 

welcome to attend this free event to hear a talk from Mark 

Gowers of the Stroke Association. Mark will be providing 

information about the types and causes of stroke, how to 

recognise a stroke, reducing the risks and help and support 

for those affected. Every year, around 150,000 people in the 

UK have a stroke. That’s one person every five minutes. 

Stroke is the third most common cause of death in the UK. It 

can have a huge effect on you and your family. You will most 

likely want to know as much as you can about what practical, 

emotional and financial support is available. What is a stroke? 

For your brain to function, it needs a constant blood supply, 

which provides vital nutrients and oxygen to the brain cells. A 

stroke happens when the blood supply to part of the brain is 

cut off and brain cells are damaged or die. A person may 

become numb, weak or paralysed on one side of the body. 

They may slur their speech and find it difficult to find words 

or understand speech. Some people lose their sight or have 

blurred vision, and others become confused or unsteady. This 

really is a very good opportunity to find out about this 

dreadful affliction. 

Finally, if your charity or organisation is interested in 

featuring in our monthly Spotlight feature, please get in 

touch with us. We like to use this feature to help local 

organisations promote themselves, and we don’t charge a 

penny! Please contact the editor on 01483 421601 or email 

editor@vantagepublishing.co.uk. 


- NC - 

15th - 17th March 

Chichester Hall, Witley 

A weekend of non-stop entertainment 

to raise much needed funds for the 

South West Thames Kidney Fund. 

*Live Music* 

Friday 15th and Sat 16th eves 

*Hot Food* 

*Entertainment* 

Roller Disco 

Children’s Entertainers 

Bouncy Castle 

Car Washing 

Open Mic (Sunday afternoon) 

Free Bike Servicing/MOT (Sunday) 

and much more... 

At the same time, a team of six will 

attempt to ride 1,000 miles in 48 

hours on a turbo trainer in the hall. 

Evening tickets are £10 per adult, £5 for 

under 16s. Tickets include food. There will 

be a cash bar. 

To buy tickets or find out more, visit: 

www.dibbfest.com 


spotlight 

HASLEMERE IS A country town, and has many 

houses up on hills as well as in the valleys. Residents 

have a superb location in which to live, but the roads 

on the hills can be exceptionally treacherous during 

snow and ice, as most of us have experienced over 

the last few years. The main roads are gritted and 

salted but people who live up these narrow winding 

roads can easily become marooned in their 

homes as these roads are not cleared. 

Care in Haslemere needs more volunteer drivers and 

duty officers for running its usual business, but we 

do have an increasing need in coming winters for 

drivers who have 4x4 vehicles. 

We are a Neighbourly Help Charity founded in 1978 

for the people of Haslemere and surrounding villages. 

Our volunteers may help with shopping, collecting 

prescriptions or other errands, and can also 

visit lonely and isolated people. But in practice what 

we do is to provide transport to and from essential 

appointments. We take people to clinics such as 

doctors and dentists surgeries, opticians and hospital 

departments locally, and often further afield to 

Farnham, Guildford, Frimley, Chichester etc, even 

London. It is especially for those in need. 

Volunteers use their own cars, and provide a very 

personal service taking people from and back to 

their own homes, often waiting with the clients at 

their appointments. Our drivers give their time for 

nothing but will never need to be out of pocket. We 

pay a mileage allowance of 45pence per mile. There 

is no actual charge to the Clients but they are asked 

to make a donation, the amount depending on the 

length of the trip. In this way the Charity is to a 


largely selfsustaining and does not need money 

from outside sources. 

Currently we have over 50 drivers, but to accommodate 

requests, we need to recruit more. People who 

enjoy driving and have the time to spare are very 

welcome to join us. They would be unlikely to be 

asked to do more than one trip per week. 

We operate from The Methodist Church is Haslemere, 

where we rent a small room. Our Duty Officers 

man the telephone and take calls from our 

clients, finding them volunteer drivers for their particular 

appointments. 

Our office hours are 10am to 4pm on Monday, 

Wednesday and Friday, and 10am to 1pm on Tuesday 

and Thursday. Duty Officers will work for three 

hour sessions at a time. 

In addition to this we also have a 10 seater minibus, 

and run a weekly shopping trip in Haslemere for the 

people from local residential homes and fortnightly 

trips for residents in Fernhurst. Throughout the year 

we use the minibus to run more than 20 excursions 

to a variety of destinations, including Brighton, Worthing, 

Bognor, Chichester and Portsmouth, and public 

gardens such as Exbury and Wisley. All these trips 

are driven by our volunteers. 

So, we welcome volunteers to come and join us and 

give a helping hand to local people in need. Volunteers 

can choose what they would like to do - give 

lifts driving their own cars, drive the minibus, work as 

a Duty Officer, perhaps visit isolated people in need 

of company, or give help around the house and garden. 

The mileage allowance is generous, but the 

feeling of doing something for your local community, 

and the gratitude of the clients, is even better. 

We value all our volunteers of course, but if you 

have a 4x4 vehicle there will be times when you are 

especially valuable! 

For further information phone 01428 652505. 

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February 2013

TO ENTER: 

competitions 

WIN A FAMILY TICKET FOR ELECTRIC THEATRE’S FAMILY FESTIVAL 

During the February half 

term, The Electric 

Theatre is hosting a 

week of family fun from 

Sunday 17th to Saturday 

23rd February. The week 

long Family Festival 

includes a family friendly 

film with free arty fun, 

award-winning puppet theatre, workshops, interactive 

shows and free storytelling. 

One of the highlights of the festival is Musical 

Menagerie with the Guildford Philharmonic Concert 

Party. Presented by the irrepressible Alasdair Malloy, 

come and join in the fun and listen out for music about 

cats and dogs, kangaroos and koalas, birds and bees 

and many more creatures that live under the sea or in 

WIN A FREE 

ADVERT IN 

ROUND&ABOUT 

WORTH UP TO £200 

Round&About is offering local businesses a free quarter page 

advert in the area of their choice in our April issue. 

Round&About publishes four magazines in South West Surrey 

and with guaranteed delivery by the Royal Mail, we offer the very 

best way of advertising to the widest possible local audience. 

This competition is open to all local businesses and if you do 

not have a suitable advert, we will design one for you. 

All you need to do is answer the following question and send 

us the answer, together with your name, company name, full 

contact details and the edition you would like to appear in 

(either Farnham, Godalming, Guildford or Haslemere). 

Q: Who delivers Round&About to all local homes?? 

The winner will be the first name out of the R&A hat. We will 

contact the winner by the 5th April to sort out the quarter page 

advert prior to insertion in the April issue, which goes to press 

on the 19th April - so please ensure you will be available to 

supply or approve an advert at short notice. Only one entry 

per business. 

Closing date for all entries is the 28th February 2013. 

the jungle! Don’t forget your toy animal to join in the 

fun too! 

Find out more about the festival at 

www.electrictheatre.co.uk. To book tickets please call 

the Box Office on 01483 444789. 

• To win a family ticket to Mr Alexander’s Travelling Show 

Festival Finale on Saturday 23rd February, please answer 

the following question… 

Q: Where is the Family Festival taking place? 

• To win a family ticket to the 3.45pm performance of 

Musical Menagerie on Thursday 21st February, please 

answer the following question… 

Q: Who is presenting the concert? 

Please send us your entries by the 13th February 2013. 

Entry details shown below. 

WIN A PAIR OF TICKETS FOR 

THE LONDON COMMUNITY 

GOSPEL CHOIR AT GUILDFORD 

INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL 

FRIDAY 15TH MARCH 2013, 7.30PM 

2013 marks the 30th anniversary 

of this extraordinary choir which 

brought the house down with its 

sell-out performance at the 

finale of the 2007 Festival and 

now returns to Guildford with an 

uplifting and joyous programme 

of gospel greats including Oh 

Happy Day, Amazing Grace, Hallelujah, and many more. 

Performed amidst the splendour of Guildford Cathedral, this 

is music to soothe the mind, heal the spirit and gladden the 

heart. Come and be inspired! 

Festival dates are 8th –24th March 2013. Highlights include 

John Williams, The Brodsky String Quartet, The Dhol 

Foundation, folk group Spiro, Guildford Fringe events, film 

documentary series, Hidden Heritage series and much more. 

Visit Festival website for full programme details and to book 

tickets. 

Festival Box Offices: 01483 444334 / 01483 444789 / 

www.guildfordinternationalmusicfestival.co.uk 

To enter, simply answer the following question and send us 

the answer, together with your name and contact details, by 

28th February 2013. 

Q: Which anniversary will London Community Gospel Choir 

be celebrating this year? 

Please send entries by email to competitions@vantagepublishing.co.uk 

or by post to the address at the front of the magazine. 

Please send separate emails for each competition entry. If writing in, please make clear which competition you are entering. 

Only one entry per person per competition and prizes will only be sent to homes with a GU postcode.

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