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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
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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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