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Q: Do my spouse and I need a solicitor to obtain a divorce and financial settlement? A: No, you are not required to have a solicitor but you should obtain initial advice from a solicitor concerning your entitlement and the procedure applicable to your circumstances. It is recommended that you instruct a family solicitor for expert guidance as these do involve complex legal issues, and your future financial security. Q: If my spouse and I agree the arrangements for our children after separation does it need Court approval? A: No, after both separation and divorce you and your spouse will continue to have joint parental responsibility for your children. Unless a dispute arises as to which parent the children should live with, or how much time they should spend with each parent, no Court Order is necessary. In any Court application concerning children, Judges resolve disputes on the basis of what is in the best interests of your children. Q: Are all assets divided equally? A: Although equality is a ‘starting point’, in most marriages the appropriate order will depend upon a number of factors, including marriage length; income of both spouses and whether an equal division of capital (usually the value of the home) will be sufficient to provide a new home for both parties.
Q: Are pensions always shared? A: Both parties can make a claim for a Pension Sharing Order, and the joint value may be shared, particularly if built up during the course of the marriage. However, sometimes one spouse takes a larger capital share instead of a pension share. This would depend upon the facts in such case, the value of the assets and the wishes of the parties. Q: Is it necessary to go to Court for a divorce or financial settlement? A: No, it is not necessary to attend Court if the divorce is uncontested. Divorce terms should be agreed with your spouse before being issued in the Court. If you and your spouse agree the terms of the financial settlement and a Consent Order is drafted by your solicitor, this can be submitted to the Court for approval by a Judge without the need for you to attend. It may be necessary to attend Court if the terms of settlement cannot be agreed easily. Even then, Judges will assist you and your legal team to avoid a full hearing. Q: Do I need a solicitor if I go to mediation? A: You are not obliged to, but it is better for you to have advice before starting the mediation process, and throughout the mediation process if you wish to do so. After conclusion of mediation you will need to instruct a solicitor to draft the legal documentation.
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We decided to take a five day trip to the Big Apple last month and cross it off our wish list. It’s a bit like Marmite – you either love it or hate it. It’s completely manic; bright lights, busy shops, sirens blaring, steaks too big to eat and plenty of exciting things to do and see. We absolutely loved it but agreed it was good to get back home to the calm of leafy Surrey.
Affinité This is Surrey’s lively club for unattached over fifties. The club offers an exciting programme of varied events for the coming spring and welcomes new members. For more information visit their website www.club.affinite.co.uk and pop along to a pub-club night at their local venue to find out more.
Wey Valley Workshop Textile Exhibition 30th April to 22nd May This exhibition will be held at Guildford House Gallery, 155 High Street, Guildford GU1 3AJ. Wey Valley Workshop is a group of recognised textile and mixed media artists who meet regularly in Godalming. The group’s ethos is to advance the practice of good design and craftsmanship within the context of contemporary textiles following the principles advocated by their founders. They will be running three workshops during the exhibition. Free entry. See www. weyvalleyworkshop.co.uk .
Wonersh and District Garden Club Tuesday 3rd May 1.45pm for 2.15pm Their next meeting will be held at the Wonersh Memorial Hall when the speaker will be Mrs Jean Griffin, well known to many of you from Surrey & Sussex Radio’s gardening programme. Her talk is entitled ‘What are you doing in the Garden?’ Looking ahead to their 7th June meeting, the speaker is Mrs Jackie Aviolet with a talk entitled ‘I am a Tulip, What are you?’. Visitors and guests welcome – if you would like further information please call 01483 893808.
On The Silk Road: Watercolours by Alexander Creswell To Sunday 5th June Taking place at Watts Contemporary Gallery, this is the first exhibition of a series of new paintings by the internationally celebrated artist created during a 2015 journey along the Silk Road in Central Asia. Featuring 40 paintings, highlights of the exhibition include exquisite watercolours of UNESCO World Heritage Site, Khiva, and of Samarkand, situated at the crossroad of ancient cultures, its architecture recognised as a masterpiece of the region’s cultural creativity. Alexander Creswell, whose home and studio are in Surrey, has been a regular visitor to Watts Gallery since his childhood. Significantly, in 2009 Alexander became the first G F Watts Associate Artist, working in G F Watts’s Studio prior to its restoration.
Gag House Comedy Clubs Wednesday 4th May 8pm The Stoke Pub and Pizzeria plays host to yet another set of top-notch talent from the British comedy circuit. The extremely funny Tom Webb is the MC for the evening and the headliner for the evening, Mike Gunn, is an unquestionable heavyweight of the comedy scene and “One of the 10 leading stand-ups in Britain”. Tickets are £12 on the door (£10.60 in advance) and can be purchased from www. GuildfordFringe.com or by calling 0333 666 3366.
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Garden kitchen With summer knocking on the door, this is now the ideal moment to think about your outside space so that you can maximise the enjoyment of spending time in the garden. Food is often the key to outdoor entertaining and we have some ideas for cooking options so you can enjoy delicious food al fresco with family and friends, along with some other ideas to help you improve your outside space. Please also read Beth’s garden feature this month for some planting ideas. The standard charcoal barbecue remains our favourite outdoor cooking method, but there are now many other items from smokers to bakers. There is a great choice of how to cook and entertain in your garden from full kitchens with plumbing and electrics, allowing you to have a dishwasher, fridge and multi cooking surfaces, to the Big Green Egg, which is a super barbecue used by restaurants which can happily cope with a 20lb turkey or six chickens or seven racks of ribs if you pick the large size.
Weber Style Smoker Box This is innovatively shaped, to maximise smoke production. Simply fill with pre-soaked chips. The smoking process will add a subtle smokey taste to to the barbecued food. Made from steel with a non-sticking coating. About £30
Weber BBQ Pizza Stone You don’t need to wait at the front door for delicious pizza to be delivered at home. Use your bbq! Grilling pizza provides you with an added smoky flavor that is unmatched by any oven. The stone also is your answer for the crispy crust everyone loves because it absorbs moisture while cooking. About £44
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Weber Master Touch The original Weber 1952 heritage kettle BBQ has been updated many times and now has familiar features and also extras such as the stainless steel One-Touch Cleaning System, hinged cooking grates and rust proof removable ash catcher. The Master Touch is available in many colours. About £230 Weber is available from Squires’ Garden Centres, Notcutts Garden Centre, Cranleigh and Haslemere Garden Centre.
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OUTDOOR LIVING Large T-Light Lantern This unusual Stainless Steel Lantern hangs a series of T-lights inside. It’s chunky and durable and would make a super centre piece on a table. £59 from Villa & Hut, Eashing. www.villahut.co.uk.
Winchester Outdoor kitchen A range of high quality outdoor kitchen equipment and outdoor living areas. From a portable free standing stainless steel grill, through to a full bespoke entertaining area including grills, side burners, pizza oven, fridge, sink, lighting and fire pits. As much or as little as you like. www.winchesteroutdoorkitchens.co.uk
Ourdoor Dining Set Teak round extending table with six folding chairs and cushions. Special price £619 from Villa & Hut, Eashing. www.villahut.co.uk.
The Big Green Egg “The EGG is an extraordinary piece of kit, a very forgiving way to cook outdoors: nothing burns and everything stays moist.” Jon Stock, The Telegraph From £399, Longacres Garden Centre, Bagshot
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Guildford Opera Wednesday 4th to Saturday 7th May Guildford Opera will be at the Electric Theatre with two delightfully silly one-act comic operas. In Bizet’s Djamileh a beautiful, wily slave girl wins a philanderer’s heart with deft use of a veil and in Weber’s Abu Hassan, a debt-ridden husband and wife try to dupe a Caliph and a scheming creditor with hilarious results. Tickets, £15 Wednesday, £18 Thursday and £20 Friday and Saturday, with 50% reduction for children and students on Wednesday and Thursday available from the Electric Theatre box office, call 01483 444789 or online at www.electrictheatre.co.uk or from the Guildford Tourist Information Centre. Performances start at 7.30pm weekdays and 6.30pm Saturday. There will also be a free preshow talk at 6.30pm on Thursday for those who would like to know more about the composers and these operas. The Investec International Music Festival 2016 Thursday 5th to Saturday 7th May Formerly known as the Surrey Hills International Music Festival, it takes place across the Surrey Hills in venues in Guildford, Effingham and Dorking. There’s a star studded ‘not to be missed’ line-up and tickets are expected to sell out fast. Enjoy the music of Bach, Tchaikovsky, Mozart and Dobrinka Tabakpva performed by world class artists including violinist Nicola Benedetti, accompanied by The London Mozart Players; the jazz singer and Radio 2 presenter, Clare Teal as well as more contemporary artists to present ‘the divas and me’. Tickets, priced £20-£29
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Observer Corps- Above and Below Ground’. For 70 years the Royal Observer Corps (ROC) undertook unique roles in the defence of this country. First, acting as the ‘Eyes and Ears’ of the RAF and then, in a nuclear role during the Cold War. Situated on Ward Street, The Guildford Institute is a charity committed to providing educational and cultural activities to the local community. They have several courses starting in May. Would you like to experience Inner Peace? Why not try the Meditation course which will focus on practical ways to dive within as well as how to silence the mind and body. Their coach trip to Chenies Manor House and Gardens is taking place on Thursday 12th May. Full details of the Institute’s summer programme can be viewed on their website www.guildford-institute.org.uk. Alternatively, for more information call 01483 562142 or email info@ guildford-institute.org.uk. Phoenix Aquathlon Series 2016 6th May, 3rd June, 1st July and 5th August Four aquathlon (swim/run) events will take place at Guildford Lido during the summer of 2016. Organised by Guildford’s Phoenix Triathlon Club, the swim takes place in the heated 50m Guildford Lido, with the run element of the event taking athletes around scenic Stoke Park nearby. A Triathlon England sanctioned event, the Phoenix Aquathlon events will see adults complete a 500m swim followed by a 5km run, whilst children from 8 to 14 years will complete distances appropriate to their age. To find out more and enter online, go to http://aquathlon.phoenixtri.co.uk.
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Have you heard the news? Camping’s grown up. Once the domain of boy scouts, backpackers and festivalgoers, camping has shed its hiking jackets and mud-caked wellies, and now mixes with a more mainstream crowd, says Laura Sands. But although it’s grown up, it’s true to its roots; a cost effective, outdoorsy experience is guaranteed. Camping remains one of the best ways to get away with friends and family for very little cost and maximum enjoyment. A camping trip creates memories that you’ll talk and laugh about for years.
are permitted, whether or not large groups are permitted (if they do, then it might be a noisy site in the evening – this might or might not be exactly what you want), and proximity to local pubs and restaurants.
If you’ve never been camping, or you’ve been scarred by festival-camping, then it’s time to think again. Follow these five foolproof steps to camping bliss. Before you do anything else, work out how long you’ll be staying under canvas. A one or two night trip is long enough for the inexperienced camper to whet their appetite. Many campsites will insist you stay for two nights during peak season. If you want to just dip your toes in and stay for one night, then face up to paying for two nights of camping but just going for the one night. Or wait and see how you feel. Save the week-long trip for when you’ve worked out what you like, what you need and what you don’t need.
There are some beautiful sites within easy reach of the local area. Our family loves the Graffham campsite, just south of Petworth. Set in woodland, the pitches feel private yet the site is well equipped enough for comfort. If you want full-on comfort, then consider a site that offers glamping. Pop Up by the River, in Steyning, and The Green Escape near Dorking both offer ready pitched tents or shepherd huts; perfect for the nervous camper. Check out the Cool Camping series of books for honest and informative campsite reviews – from no-frills to glamourous glamping escapes.
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It goes without saying that you need a decent tent. A small dome tent is fine for an overnight stop, or for adults or teens. But if you’re camping with small children or have back or joint problems, a stay in a dome tent will be enough to make you want to pack up and go within three hours. Either invest in or borrow a tent you can stand up in. Many have separate sleeping compartments, which are handy should you feel you need a spot of extra privacy.
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Remember that you need more than just a tent. Bring along sleeping bags, comfortable pillows and inflatable mattresses. Remember that bigger isn’t always better – the thinner, self-inflating style mattresses can often be more comfortable than the more conventional airbeds we’re used to seeing. They’re quick to set up as well; a bonus when you really want to just get out, toast marshmallows and drink cider.
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Regardless of whether you think you’ll be cooking up a storm, or eating at the local pub, you’ll need to bring some basic cooking equipment. This should certainly include some mugs, a kettle and a gas hob of sorts. If a morning without tea or coffee is unbearable at home, then imagine the desperation you’ll feel after a night under canvas with one too many glasses of red wine the evening before. If you plan to eat out for each meal then you don’t need much more in the way of cooking equipment, but for the effort of digging out some pots, pans and picnicware, you can save money and hassle and make some of your own meals on site. Nothing tastes quite as good as a bacon sandwich cooked outdoors or a BBQ after a day in the sun. You’ll be more comfortable with picnic chairs and a table it’s true, but you can certainly get away with picnic rugs and a coolbox to create a makeshift dining area if you’d rather not fork out for additional equipment straightaway. There are several very well equipped camping shops locally. The Family Tent Shop is at Sutton Green Garden Centre and has a good range of tents for you to look around, and plenty of camping equipment to stock up on. Halfords is also a great place to pick up affordable picnic chairs and camping stoves. And don’t forget eBay, Gumtree and other second-hand selling boards as a great source for second-hand and barely-used camping equipment. Start looking
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Check the Weather
For some, weather doesn’t matter when camping. Generally, these are people with caravans and motorhomes. But if you are staying under canvas, or are not as hardy as a mountain goat, then it’s wise to check the weather before you set off on your trip. As much as we’d all love continuous sunshine, a temperature of 26°C and a light breeze; this isn’t guaranteed in the UK. Don’t be put off by grey clouds and the odd rain shower (what a good excuse to find a pub to shelter in), but do think about rearranging your trip if heavy or continuous rain, or strong winds are forecast. If it looks like it will be chilly at night, then pack bedsocks, fleecy onesies and hot water bottles. And make up a flask of hot tea or coffee in the evening, ready to drink in the morning.
Kick Off the Entertainment Go to the right campsite, with the right people, and entertainment will look after itself when camping. Family games of cricket and frisbee, toasting marshmallows over a campfire or telling ghost stories – a camping trip gives us the chance to escape from the daily grind and bond with those we love. But don’t think that means that you don’t need to worry about bringing along entertainment. A pack of cards or a simple game such as Uno is a camping essential. And bring
along colouring or sticker books for kids who wake up early and need entertaining until a time that it’s acceptable to make noise (most campsites are quite strict about being quiet between 10.30pm and 7.30am). Tablet computers can be a brilliant solution for entertaining kids in the early hours of the day, or while you are setting up the tent – but remember that a limited battery life will mean it should be used sparingly – and after all, if camping is about being with those you love, and having a time you love, then an iPad has only a very limited role to play in that.
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And finally... Remember that camping is about having fun with those you love, and getting away from the daily grind. Get researching, pull together a bunch of your nearest and dearest, beg, buy or borrow some camping equipment and make the most of our beautiful countryside. See you there – we’re the ones with the estate car, two kids and a large bottle of red wine. Oh and a massive bag of marshmallows ready for toasting; we’ll save you a few… Laura Sands lives in Godalming with her family and works as a freelance copywriter and blogger. When not toasting marshmallows in the great outdoors, she writes effective marketing materials, websites and blogs for small businesses. Find out more at www. laurasands.co.uk. Eating is a huge part of entertainment while camping. If you’re lucky enough to be on a site that allows campfires or firepits then have fun making s’mores (check out the internet if you’re not familiar, they’re an American campfire speciality), and baking potatoes in the embers. Or get going with a legendary BBQ with some juicy sausages fresh from the local butchers. Even if all you have is a little camping stove, you can whip up a smashing bacon sandwich which tastes better than anything you’ll have ever had indoors.
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On 23rd June, Britain will vote on whether to leave the EU. It’s the single most important vote of our lifetimes, an opportunity that won’t come again.
Britain is stronger, safer and better off in Europe than we would be out on our own, says Britain Stronger in Europe.
1. A stonger economy Being part of Europe makes our economy stronger, helping British businesses small and large, creating jobs for British people, and delivering lower prices for British families. Almost half of everything we sell to the rest of the world we sell to Europe - and we get an average of £24 billion of investment into Britain per year from Europe. That’s why the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) estimates that 3 million jobs in Britain are linked to trade with the rest of Europe.
has more control over its destiny by staying inside organisations like the EU. We would never dream of leaving the UN or NATO. Why would we leave the EU? Being part of Europe means we have stronger leadership on the world stage, enabling us to shape the future – influence through participation. Britain is not Britain unless we are outward-looking, engaged in our continent and leading in Europe. To leave Europe would mean less influence on the world stage, and less say in the future. We are stronger in Europe than on our own.
Being part of Europe also means cheaper prices in our supermarkets, cheaper flights to Europe and lower phone charges when travelling. The average person in Britain saves around £450 every year because trading with Europe drives down the price of goods and services.
3. Better security
And we get out more than we put in. Our annual contribution is equivalent to £340 for each household and yet the CBI says that all the trade, investment, jobs and lower prices that come from our economic partnership with Europe is worth £3000 per year to every household.
Being in Europe, working with our closest neighbours and partners to tackle these threats, makes Britain safer. Whether it’s implementing sanctions against Russia, sharing intelligence about terrorists or arresting criminals using the European Arrest Warrant, there is strength in numbers.
That’s a return on investment of almost ten to one. British families are better off being in Europe. Negotiating as part of a 500 million-strong economy also gives us clout we could never have on our own. Thanks to our membership of the European Union, we benefit from free trade agreements with 50 countries around the world. So why would we risk our economic security by turning our backs on Europe? There will be no going back if we vote to leave. And if we do leave, we will be cut off from automatic access to the economic benefits that the EU brings – hitting businesses, risking jobs and threatening families’ financial security.
2. Better leadership If we want Britain to be a leader in the world, we need to be in Europe helping to take the big decisions – not sitting on the sidelines, powerless. In today’s complex world, the UK
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In today’s world, many of the threats to Britain’s security are global in nature - like the aggression of Russia, terrorism and crossborder crime.
Hussein Osman, a terrorist involved in the attempted bomb attack on London in July 2005, is one of over 400 criminals who have been returned to face justice in Britain under the European Arrest Warrant after fleeing to Europe. He was caught in Italy, brought back to Britain, and sentenced to 40 years imprisonment. Leaving Europe would threaten our safety. We are stronger and more secure as part of Europe than on our own. Britain in Europe is a lead group advocating staying in www.strongerin.co.uk
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The former Secretary General of Interpol, Ronald Noble, describes the Schengen Zone as ‘an international passportfree zone for terrorists to execute attacks on the Continent and make their escape’.
1. Our money, our priorities
If the EU were just about international co-operation and trade, no one would have a problem with it. The trouble is that it regulates things that have no conceivable cross-border dimension: the power of our electrical appliances, the frequency of our bin collections, the way we open a bank account, the tax on sanitary products.
Our annual tribute to Brussels now stands at £19 billion a year gross, £11 billion net. If we kept that money at home, we could give the entire country a 71 per cent cut in council tax. Or we could build and equip a state-of-the-art hospital every week. To put it another way, during the last Parliament, we saved £36 billion through the entire domestic cuts programme; yet, over the same period, we gave Brussels £85 billion. The EU, in other words, wiped out our austerity savings twice over. Even if we use the net figure (£42 billion), it’s still enough to cancel all the cuts and have enough left over to take a penny off income tax.
2. The EU is out of date
In the digital age, we are no longer defined by our geography. We have links to other Englishspeaking and common law nations around the world – nations that, unlike the EU, are growing economically. In 1980, according to the IMF, the 28 EU states accounted for 30 per cent of the world’s economy; today, it’s 17 per cent and falling. The real growth is happening across the oceans, not least in Commonwealth countries to which we are linked by language and law, habit and history.
3. Keeping Britain secure
Outside the EU, we can control our immigration policy. More passports are checked at Britain’s borders than at those of the other 27 EU states put together. May 2016
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Our laws should have precedence on our own territory, and we should be able to hire and fire the people who pass them.
5. The EU can’t be reformed At least, not from within. The utter refusal to grant David Cameron better terms puts that beyond doubt. If this is how Britain, the second-largest financial contributor, is treated now, before the referendum, imagine how we’d be treated if we voted to remain.
6. The safer choice Voting to stay in means remaining on a conveyor-belt whose far end we can’t see. The Schengen and euro crises are deteriorating – which is one reason that the government was in a rush to hold the referendum at the earliest possible date. Staying in means more risk and more cost. It’s safer to take back control.
7. Great Britain We are the fifth-largest economy in the world, with the fourth largest military budget. We are leading members of NATO, the Council of Europe, the Commonwealth and the G7 and G20. We are one of five permanent seat-holders at the UN Security Council. How much bigger do we have to be before we can live under our own laws? Dan Hannan has been the Conservative MEP for South East of England since 1999. He is also the Secretary-General of the Alliance of European Conservatives and Reformists (AECR). www.hannan.co.uk 21
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When Leonard retired, he like his father passed the business down to his sons, John, Gerald and Graham. John, the eldest and a fully qualified electrician is now in charge of the electrical side of the business, anywhere from changing a light bulb to rewiring a house. Gerald has now left the family business. The youngest brother Graham is a fully qualified Miele engineer with over 35 year experience. Between the two they now run the family business along with a loyal work force, in 2010 George Robertson started, He is now the fourth generation to continue in the business. The shop now sells many different type of appliances from washing machines to televisions and their knowledgeable staff will be able to assist you with any type of query, from LED lighting to a replacement washing machine. With a number of trained engineers as part of the team we can repair dishwashers, washing machines, tumble dryers, fridge freezers, televisions, radios, lamps and more.
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The original Walled Garden at Loseley was very formal with parterres and walkways; Guildford & Woking Humanists the Moat Walk was called Tuesday 10th May 7.30pm the Queen’s Walk in honour Their speaker is Bob Churchill, from The International of Elizabeth I who stayed at Humanist and Ethical Union (IHEU) and his talk will be followed Loseley four times. by questions and discussion. He will outline the basis for ‘freedom of thought and expression’ and show how humanists In 1994 the garden was re-designed creating five different are working globally to defend these freedoms. Did you know gardens each with its own distinct character. They are the that In 13 countries you can be put to death for ‘leaving’ your Rose Garden (on the site of a Gertrude Jekyll-designed rose garden; she lived locally and was a frequent visitor presumed religion! Bob has appeared as a spokesperson to Loseley), Flower, Herb, White and Organic Vegetable on the likes of BBC News, Channel 4 News and Al Jazeera gardens. Mid June into July is the best time to see the and as a speaker at Skepticon, the Institute of Fundraising Technology, the Conway Hall Ethical Society, and the European roses. There are over 1000 bushes in shades of pink, purple, crimson, cream and white. Humanist Youth Days. There is a refreshments interval at 8.30pm. The venue is The Guildford Institute in Ward Street, The effect is spectacular and the wonderful scent is Guildford GU1 4LH. noticeable even before entering the garden. About 60-70 new roses are planted every year and are chosen for their Motivation by Music beauty, scent, vigour and disease-resistance. Varieties the Is a fun and friendly adult community gospel choir which Head Gardener recommends for giving little or no trouble meets every Wednesday on the University of Surrey and flowering well include Bonica (low growing and shell campus at 5.45pm to 7pm. They believe that everyone pink), James Galway (tall and pink), Tranquility (white), deserves to experience the joy that singing together Hyde Hall (tall, bushy and pink), Rose de Rescht (low and brings! So...no auditions, no sheet music and no previous crimson) and Rosa Robusta (bushy and red).
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Barnett Hill - Surrey’s Hidden Gem Hidden away in the small village of Wonersh, just outside Guildford, sits one of Surrey’s most beautiful country houses, Barnett Hill. Set in 26 acres of beautiful grounds and woodlands, Barnett Hill is as rich in history as it is in splendour.
After 9 years of Barnett Hill flourishing in their care, the family went on to purchase it in 2005. The family later expanded Barnett Hill’s offering to include the leisure market, enabling weddings, dining, accommodation and private events to take place there too.
The site upon which the grand house sits was once merely a wooded hilltop offering nothing except impressive views across the Surrey Hills. It was these views that delighted and charmed Frank Cook (the grandson of renowned travel agent Thomas Cook) enough to buy it in 1905 and spend £35,000 building a house that was to become his family home.
Today, many of Barnett Hill’s original features still remain; the summer house, tea house and greenhouse are all in their original condition and the Chudley family continue to fund new projects throughout the estate to help maintain the house’s original ambience, both inside and out.
The house was constructed as a Queen Anne-style mansion and, upon completion, was named after the hilltop itself, Barnett Hill. Cook had the surrounding grounds landscaped, transforming them into a combination of terraces, formal gardens and paved areas - which were all cared for by a team of 14 gardeners - and lived there for many happy years with his wife and family until he died in 1940. Upon his death, Cook’s wife loaned the house to the British Red Cross for use as a convalescent hospital during the Second World War, a real-life Downton Abbey. Those injured in bomb blasts were taken there for rehabilitation and cared for with the help of the St John’s War Organisation. Four years later, when the cost of running Barnett Hill became too much, Mrs Cook sold it to the British Red Cross who converted it into what was to become their National Training Centre, which ran successfully for many years. By the 1970s, the British Red Cross also began to struggle with the high costs associated with running such an enormous building. To help manage their overheads, they opened up the house to the public, promoting it for business conferencing. As part of this new venture, they transformed some of its rooms especially for conferencing and offered independent training courses. In 1996, the house was leased to the Chudley family, who were already successfully operating a conference venue in Northamptonshire called Highgate House. 28
In 2016, Barnett Hill was awarded Gold for Business Tourism at the Beautiful South Awards and became the first conference centre and hotel in the UK to pay its staff the Living Wage. With an award-winning Head Chef, the venue prides itself on using locally sourced ingredients in its menus. Forever evolving, Barnett Hill now hosts over 50,000 honey bees in its grounds to support and help reverse the UK’s declining bee population. Honey produced by the bees is used within the venue’s menus and is also given as gifts to guests. Barnett Hill has 59 en-suite bedrooms and 15 function rooms which are used for special occasions and private dining. Its ample grounds are often used to host outdoor events and there is a wide range of leisurely pursuits on offer, but most guests simply choose to explore the grounds at their leisure. Walks include enchanting views of Guildford Cathedral and Charterhouse School and the grounds also home a delightful child’s playhouse which Frank Cook built especially for his daughter.
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<26 JOTTINGS - YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD themed children’s activities, teas and a raffle. All are welcome so if you are in the area why not pop along and join them. For more information you can visit their website at www.puttenhamandwanboroughgardenclub.btck.co.uk. Guildford Symphony Orchestra Saturday 14th May 7.30pm Viva España! Rhythm, passion and colour with GSO at G Live. Spain – the evocative sounds of hands clapping rhythms on hot Seville nights to a Flamenco guitar, of passionate lovers and jealous rages, of gipsy singers and fierce flouncing dancers: All this and more conjured by Guildford Symphony Orchestra in its Spanish themed programme, making a brilliant finale to its season of concerts. Ticket prices: £23 / £21 / £18 / £15 (under 25’s save 50%, under 16’s free with each paying adult) via GSO Box Office 01483 415847 or visit website www.g-s-o.org.uk. or call GLive Box Office on 01483 369350. Prostate Project box collection Tim Wickes and his team of ten charity box placers and collectors have raised the milestone figure of £10,000 for the Prostate Project in just 4 years. The boxes are placed in a wide variety of locations including pubs, shops, garages, surgeries and offices - mostly in the Liphook, Petersfield, Liss, Headley, Bordon, Grayshott and Haslemere areas. They money raised is helping to fund vital local research in Guildford into prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment. Anyone who would like to join Tim’s Team can contact him by email at tim@twickes.co.uk. More box placers and
collectors are sought to join the team and help expand geographical coverage in Farnham, Aldershot, Camberley, Midhurst, Petworth, Guildford and Godalming. Onslow Village Garden Club Saturday 14th May 9.30am May is a very busy month for the club. On 14th, they have their annual fund-raising event - a table top sale. They sell cakes, plants, books, puzzles, craft goods, bric-a-brac and their own design cards. Refreshments available throughout, plus a raffle. Everyone is welcome. Their usual members meeting is ‘The Life and Gardens of Gertrude Jekyll’, and takes place on Wednesday 18th May at 7.30pm. There will, as always, be refreshments, card sales and a garden sales table. Both events take place at Onslow Village Hall. Guildford Rambling Club Sunday 15th May The club is meeting at 10am for a 9 mile circular walk from Tilford. Details from David on 07935 887499 and on www. guildfordramblingclub.org.uk. Visitors are very welcome. Samson Centre Golf Day Monday 16th May Now in its fourth successive year the Samson Centre Golf Day held at Puttenham Golf Club is a golf day with a difference. 18 holes of golf, exercise and some fun on a summer’s day on one of Surrey’s finest golf courses. The day begins with bacon rolls and ends with a two course
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dinner with a bit of golf in between and the day promises to be an extremely enjoyable one with people taking part from all over the county. If you are quick, there may still be some space. They are hosting 22 teams of fourballs, with a shotgun start to ensure that the golf flows and all return to the clubhouse at the same time. To enquire about taking part, donating a prize or even sponsoring a hole or two, please contact Mike Collings on 01483 449551/07887 855992 or email him at mcdcollings@gmail.com.
to be followed by the Annual General Meeting. This villa has some of the most complete and intricate mosaics in Britain, protected by flint thatched buildings erected in the early 19th century. Assistant Manager Karen Towns will talk about the importance of the villa and its mosaics and relate the finding of the site by local farmer George Tupper, in 1811 and its early fame as a Georgian tourist attraction. All are welcome. Non members £2 to include tea/coffee and biscuits. www.ewhursthistory.com.
Albury Wine Club The new membership year starts on the 1st May and it’s a great way for the community to get involved with the vineyard. There are lots of perks involved, like discounts on wine, involvement in the harvest and a members’ party with pre-release tastings of the new wines! There is even an option for people to lease their own vines! All the details are here www.alburyvineyard.com/shop/wines?pref=599.
Guildford Natural History Society The Society’s winter talks programme has finished and will re-start in October. From May to September there will be a series of days out by coach to places of interest as well as some short walks in local countryside. These events are very popular. They are open to non members and their friendly members always welcome new faces. For further details call Vanessa McClure on 01483 303417.
Wonersh History Society Tuesday 17th May 7.30pm They have a short Annual General Meeting followed by a presentation with Jill Bryant talking about ‘Gertrude Jekyll Memories’ They meet at Lawns Mead Hall Wonersh. Wine will be available and everyone is welcome.
Ewhurst Players Fish ‘n’ Chip Supper Evening Wednesday 18th to Saturday 21st May 7pm An evening of comedy and food as the Ewhurst players offer you 2 for the price of one! A return to their popular supper evening as they present a Double Bill of One Act Comedy’s by David Tristram. Two clever and funny plays together with a fish and chip supper, what could be better! It takes place in Ewhurst Village Hall (free parking available.) Doors open at 7pm with the bar available. Tables for 8, but part booking is available. Tickets/Box office £12 each including
Ewhurst History Society Tuesday 17th May 8pm A talk about ‘Bignor Roman Villa’ at Ewhurst Baptist Church
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LOCAL Probus 83 Club, Guildford Are you a man who has retired, or is about to retire, from a profession, commerce or business? If so, you may be missing the camaraderie and stimulation that comes from mixing with colleagues and clients or customers? The solution may be closer than you think. Probus (standing for PROfessional and BUSiness) was set up in 1965 and there are now over 1,500 clubs in Britain as well as overseas, all with a non-political and non-sectarian ethos. Probus ‘83, so named as it was formed in 1983, has over 80 members. They meet once a month at Weybourne House, a modern building with terrace overlooking the River Wey, for a chat over drinks followed by an inexpensive lunch and a talk from an interesting speaker. The backgrounds of the members are extensive: from accountants to airline pilots; from chemists to company directors; from merchant bankers to mechanical engineers. All enjoy each other’s company, conversation and general bonhomie.
Apart from their monthly talks, they host a Ladies Lunch twice a year when the better halves join them for entertainment and enlightenment. They also organise periodic visits to events and places of interest for members, wives and partners. There are no demands to maintain minimum attendance levels nor pressurisation to participate in Club activities. The committee hope you like the sound of Probus ‘83! If so, why not contact them for further information and perhaps arrange to come along as the club’s guest at one of their meetings? You would be most welcome and there is no commitment to join unless you wish to do so, but they think by then you probably will. New members and guests quickly feel at ease and ‘at home’. The next two events are ‘Working in Churchill’s Underground War Rooms’, a talk given by Joy Hunter MBE on 6th May. On 2nd June, there is a talk given by Phil Holt entitled ‘Air Traffic Control - The Crowded Sky’. FIND OUT MORE Please visit our website – www.probusclub.com - or contact one of those named below. Paul Sherren, Membership Secretary Email paul.sherren@ntl.world.com, tel 01483 531623. Michael Sinclair, General Secretary Email msinclair59@gmail.com, tel 07771 826819.
Volunteer Guildford 2016 Support at home for people facing cancer It’s a sad fact that most families are affected by cancer - a family member, friend, neighbour or work colleague. It can be a lonely and anxious time, especially for those living alone. Complementing the work of the medical teams with a free service of emotional support and practical help at home, a Brigitte Trust volunteer visits weekly, offering respite for carers and practical tasks like shopping and transport. Male and female volunteers, who should be car drivers, are invited to join our free taster sessions on July 4th and 5th - training courses start in September. Run or walk 10K for us this summer! For fundraising ideas check our website and our new videos featuring our patron Nicholas Owen. Please phone Sharon today on 01306 881816.
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<31 JOTTINGS - YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD Fish ‘n Chips and a dessert. Call 01483 272378 or email tickets@ewhurstplayers.com. See their website for more information about this and other forthcoming and past productions. www.ewhurstplayers.com or find them on Facebook. Guildford Wey Valley Decorative and Fine Arts Society Thursday 19th May 10.45am Join them in Shalford Village Hall, for their next lecture entitled ‘The Dollar Princesses’ and hear Anne Sebba tell the fascinating story of how wealthy and beautiful American heiresses married into European aristocracy, trading their fortunes for titles. Refreshments are available from 9.45am and the lecture starts at 10.45am. The Society offers a monthly programme of varied and fascinating talks by first class speakers. The programme also includes special study days and an annual tour for members. New members and visitors are warmly welcomed. Annual membership is £42 and visitors pay £6 per talk. If you are interested, contact the Membership Secretary on 01932 355113 or visit their website at www.gwvdfas.org.uk. The Guildford Society Thursday 19th May They are planning a visit for Society members and their guests to the Kentish Town of Sevenoaks where their hosts, The Sevenoaks Society will offer a talk on its history, followed by a pub lunch and a guided tour of their town. If time is available, members may also visit the nearby
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With Beth Otway
To create a really sumptuous and relaxing outdoor area where you can dine and unwind, as well as sun loungers, garden furniture, fire pits and BBQs, you’ll require the perfect blend of aromatic, delicious and attractive plants to enhance your entertaining area. rosemary plants purchased this month, as you’ll have the whole summer and autumn to enjoy them. Strong, straight, stems of rosemary make ideal BBQ skewers! If you’re tempted by this idea for your next BBQ, choose a variety of rosemary that has a naturally upright growth habit, such as Rosmarinus officinalis ‘Miss Jessopp’s Upright’.
Herbs are such super plants to grow. They’re attractive, fragrant, often good for bees and butterflies, and if you grow the right varieties, they’ll elevate your BBQ food, summer salads and other culinary creations to another level. Growing your own herbs can save a lot of money over the summer in comparison to supermarket prices for fresh herbs. Of course your home-grown herbs will be fresher than those from the supermarket, and you also have the opportunity to grow varieties of herbs that you cannot buy at the shops. Rumex sanguineus var. sanguineus, also known as red veined sorrel (above), is a very attractive herb, which makes a welcome addition to the ornamental garden, as well as to the kitchen. The attractive, veined leaves are best eaten young and have a sharp, lemony flavour. Rumex scutatus, or buckler leafed sorrel, is less eye catching, but it forms a diminutive, compact plant with soft textured, small, green leaves that provide an intense lemon zing without the sour notes that are associated with sorrel. Both of these herbs are easy to grow from seed, which you can sow in a semi-shaded spot, directly where they are to grow, either in containers, or in your garden this month. Pick sorrel leaves regularly, cutting the whole plant back to the ground each time you pick, to encourage lots of fresh new growth; avoid letting your plants flower or seed - the leaves will be tough and not as flavourful once flower production starts, in which case, simply sow some more seeds. Rosemary isn’t fully hardy and doesn’t make it through every single winter outdoors in the UK, but you can get great value from any
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Persicaria odorata, commonly known as Vietnamese coriander, is a tender herb, used in Asian cooking. It’s a fast growing, invasive plant that’s easily grown in a large container in a sunny spot, where it will provide you with strongly pepper-coriander flavoured leaves all summer. It can be overwintered as a houseplant if you wish. For more years than I care to remember, I have been growing the palest yellow or creamy white alpine strawberries. Chiltern seeds sell strawberry ‘Yellow Wonder’ (Fragaria vesca ‘Semperflorens) which is as good a variety as any you’ll find. I sow new seed each year, as the plants have usually deteriorated by the following year. These alpine strawberries are very petite, pretty plants. They’re easily popped into containers, raised beds, baskets, or the front of the border, where their dainty flowers will add a certain charm. The small creamy-white strawberries are ripe and ready to eat when they have elongated and softened. Birds not always realise this as they and the rest of the strawberry hunters both large and small, will be on the look out for the familiar red fruits, leaving you to enjoy your own intensely sweet strawberries. They taste better than any sweets you could buy!
Redcurrants are great to grow either in your garden or at your allotment. Even if you only grow one redcurrant plant you can achieve a large, usable harvest of exquisite, jewel like, red fruits that have a sweet yet tart flavour. You’ll be searching the recipe books, as redcurrants are far heavier cropping than whitecurrants or pinkcurrants. Redcurrants are not affected by big bud mite, which is so detrimental to blackcurrants, they can be grown in areas where blackcurrants are affected without any problems whatsoever. Redcurrants also do well in semi-shaded
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GARDENING areas. If you’re looking to purchase a redcurrant, ‘Junifer’ is a good, disease resistant, heavy cropping variety that produces fruits early in the season, and ‘Rovada’ is a good variety for disease resistance and a good harvest late in the season. Both of these varieties are self-fertile and don’t require a pollinator. Many plants produce edible flowers, which can make a rather cheery addition to salads, oils, butters and other culinary adventures. Lavender is a super addition to any patio or terrace. Its scented flowers attract bees and butterflies and they can also be added to both savoury and sweet dishes. Hemerocallis, commonly known as day lilies, produce an abundance of edible flowers, each lasting just a day or two (hence the common name) through the summer. Choose late flowering varieties such Hemerocallis ‘Red Precious’ or H. ‘Pink Damask’ to hopefully avoid the egg-laying period of the Hemerocallis gall midge. Organic gardeners, who don’t spray their roses at all, may like to know that rose flowers, as well as being beautiful, are also edible. Please only consider eating your rose petals if you don’t spray your roses! Roses make a fabulous addition to any outdoor entertaining area. If you’re looking to grow a rose in an area where children play, you might want to include a thornless rose. Rosa ‘A Shropshire Lad’ AGM is an almost thornless, very healthy and
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Wonderful local asparagus... British Asparagus should by now have started to appear in the shops. Locally, Secretts of Milford are famed for their asparagus, which they pick when it’s perfectly ready to eat. Harvested every day for the farm shop and restaurant trade, they have become famous throughout the region for this lovely vegetable. Delicious steamed with hollandaise sauce or butter, it also makes a great addition to soups and other recipes. Here Secretts and VantagePoint have teamed up with food writer Shirlee Posner from local food blog Eat Surrey to introduce two new recipes for the upcoming season. Secretts will be sharing lots of great serving suggestions and ideas for asparagus on their Facebook page and Twitter feed. Secretts twitter: @SecrettsMilford; Secretts Facebook: SecrettsFarm; Website: www.secretts.co.uk. For more about Shirlee, visit www.eatsurrey.co
Early Summer Asparagus Soup with Basil Oil Ingredients 1 x 15ml spoon olive oil; a handful of green garlic shoots or 2 salad onions, finely chopped; 1 red onion, finely chopped; 1 clove smoked garlic, crushed; 150g-200g fresh asparagus spears, halved lengthways for bigger spears; 150g fresh broad beans, podded weight; 200g courgettes, cut into julienne or spiralised; 1 litre of fresh chicken stock; 2 x 15ml spoons of crème fraiche; salt and freshly ground black pepper. For the basil oil: 1 handful of fresh basil leaves, 4 x 15ml spoons extra virgin olive oil. Serves 4
Method: 1. Heat the olive oil in a heavy based pan and add the green garlic, salad and red onion, sweat with the lid on the pan for 4-5 minutes then add the smoked garlic. 2. Pour in the stock and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and add the asparagus, broad beans and courgettes. Simmer for 7-8 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
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3. While the soup is cooking put the ingredients for the basil oil into a blender and blitz. 4. Stir the crème fraiche into the soup with 2–3 spoons of basil oil. 5. Season the soup and serve with an extra spoon of cream a drizzle of oil and a sprig of fresh herbs. 6. Serve with crusty bread.
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RECIPES Pan-fried Gnocchi with Pistachio Pesto and Asparagus Ingredients 25g fresh basil leaves; 2 smoked garlic cloves, finely chopped; 75ml olive oil, plus extra for frying; 4 tbsp pistachio kernels, toasted; 1 teaspoon lemon rind and 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 50g Pecorino Romano cheese, grated; 1 x 500g pack fresh gnocchi; 200g trimmed fresh asparagus ; 100g fine green beans, halved; 50g fresh baby spinach leaves, washed and drained; 75g feta cheese, crumbled; ½ teaspoon pink peppercorns crushed (optional). Serves 2
Method: 1. First make the pesto by putting the basil, garlic, olive oil, 3 tablespoons of the pistachios, lemon rind and juice in a food processor; process to form a rough paste. Stir in the cheese and season. 2. Heat a large frying pan with a little olive oil, add the gnocchi and toss gently over a medium-high heat for 6-8 minutes until lightly golden. 3. Meanwhile, steam the asparagus and beans for 2-3
minutes until just tender and drain. 4. Roughly chop the remaining pistachios for the garnish. Add the pesto to the gnocchi and toss together. 5. Gently stir in the beans and asparagus and then wilt in the spinach. 6. Divide between 2 plates and scatter over the feta cheese and the rest of the pistachio nuts and pink peppercorns to serve.
Other ideas... Roasted Asparagus with Garlic and Parmesan
This is one of my favourites and perfect as a starter. Preheat an oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Put some trimmed asparagus spears into an oven-proof dish and add chopped or minced garlic and some olive oil. Dot with butter, season with salt and pepper and then bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes. Add some grated parmesan and serve. Stefan Reynolds
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Asparagus tips and eggy loveliness for brunch! Take 4-5 stems of asparagus per person and wrap each individual stem with the pancetta or streaky bacon. Pop these on a baking tray and drizzle with olive oil. Place in a preheated oven 170 fan until the pancetta is crispy. Whilst these are cooking, poach some large eggs making sure the yolks are lovely and runny. Drain really well. Assemble on warmed plates the asparagus tips with eggs to the side, adding a little butter, sea salt, finely chopped parsley and pepper to the eggs. Deliciously simple. Liz Godfrey Do you have any asparagus recipes you want to share? Email them to gastro@vantagepublishing.co.uk and we will add them to Your Local Blog at www.thevantagepointblog.com.
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Guildford Bike User Group G-BUG is the new name for The Guildford Cycling Campaign group that has started in Guildford. A group of like-minded cyclists keen to make Guildford a truly Cycle Friendly Borough over the next few years have got together to help reinvigorate the long established Guildford Cycle Forum. The aims of the campaign group are wider ranging than before with plans to reach out to everyone who has an interest in cycling; from those taking children to school, fitness cyclists, commuters trying to weave across the town to work, and those who want to go shopping by bike but are too scared of the traffic or simply don’t know the safe routes through town. However, a core part of the work of G-BUG will be to continue the liaison with the Borough Council and County Council to ensure money is spent in the right places to improve cycling infrastructure in and around the Borough. If you’re interested in joining the team to help make Guildford a Cycle Friendly Borough then please get in touch via email info@g-bug.org or join the Facebook G-BUG group. Chilworth Manor Open Gardens Sunday 22nd May 11am to 5pm Explore the extensive grounds and lawns of Chilworth Manor, a former monastery, and enjoy all its beautiful features like a terraced walled garden, herbaceous borders, topiary and fruit trees, stewponds, Japanese themed garden, woodland garden walk and many statues. The alpacas are there as well to greet you! Coffee, teas and home-made cakes are served all day. Entry £6, children go free. All
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Elstead is home to one of Surrey’s best kept secrets an innovative ‘wonder’ product that gives tired-looking patios the ultimate face lift to bring them back to their former glory. Say goodbye to black marks and spots in paved garden areas for good with The Patio Black Spot Removal System. The Patio Black Spot Removal Company Ltd is the brainchild of local businessman, Simon Essex, who started trading in Elstead four years ago. Today, the company sells its Patio Black Spot Removal System throughout the UK and distributes internationally in Germany, Holland, France, Spain and the US. Simon has also set up the business in Sydney, Australia – manufacturing and selling The Patio Black Spot Removal System to homeowners ‘down under.’ Intrigued by this innovation, VantagePoint Magazine asks Simon Essex to explain how his product range works and what Surrey residents can expect to see in terms of results. What is The Patio Black Spot Removal System? To use the old adage: ‘It does what it says on the tin’, the Patio Black Spot Removal System removes black spots immediately and permanently. No need to call in the specialists either – you can use the product yourself. It really is that simple. There are three ‘Removers’ (RRP £69.60, 4ltrs) available for Artificial Stone, Natural Stone and Brick or Block Paving. The Patio Black Spot ‘Preventer’ (RRP £57.59, 2.5ltr) completes the system. As the name implies, it keeps spots at bay when used annually and also zaps green, slippery, algae that is particularly prevalent on North facing elevations. How does it work? The product is applied neat, using a pump-up garden sprayer for ease of use and instant gratification, as you can see the black spots fade on use.The solution irrigates the pores in the stone, helping to bring stonework back to its original colour.
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OUTDOORS Surrey Hills Sculpture Garden at Birtley Estate 30th April – 5th June 2016
The stunning 48 acre Birtley Estate, near Bramley, provides the perfect venue for the annual Surrey Hills Sculpture exhibition. Attracting over 200 established and up-and-coming sculptors from across the UK, this is the largest temporary sculpture exhibition in Surrey. It offers the chance to enjoy sculpture displayed in a relaxed and informal setting. Originally established in 2009, this event has grown in size and popularity and provides the rare opportunity to see a wide range of style of sculpture in the beautiful grounds of the Birtley Estate in the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). Carrie White, Events Manager for Surrey Hills Enterprises, a Community Interest Company (CIC) who are organising the exhibition comments: “This year’s event promises to be bigger and better than ever. I encourage you to come and view the wonderful sculpture on offer and support art in the Surrey Hills”.
The exhibition is open daily from 11am-5pm with free parking. Entrance is just £5 for adults (under 16s are free of charge). The price includes a catalogue and unlimited re-entry to the exhibition. The Birtley Estate is situated just five miles south of Guildford on the A281. With the bulk of the 200 exhibits set in the stunning formal gardens, this is an ideal opportunity to enjoy the stunning grounds too. All sculpture is for sale and proceeds from commissions go to the Surrey Hills Trust Fund; this fund, in partnership with the Community Foundation for Surrey, supports local community projects and enterprise schemes that benefit and enhance the Surrey Hills landscape. Jane Carnall, from catering company Really Hungry, will be providing the refreshments throughout the exhibition. Jane is a chef with over 10 years experience in the catering industry and uses only the freshest, local, organic ingredients and suppliers. The Surrey Hills Sculpture Garden is kindly sponsored by Charles Russell Speechlys, Investec Wealth & Investment and Wilkins Kennedy Accountants and Business Advisors.
Curating this year’s exhibition is Ruth Wheeler an established artist who has been working in the Surrey community for more than 20 years. Ruth has been Project Co-ordinator for many large Public Art Projects and has worked closely with Surrey Arts and the Birtley Estate for the last 10 years. Ruth has selected a fantastic and diverse range of sculptors this year, including Lynda Hukins with her insatiable love of animals; her sculptures depict local wildlife perfectly. She said: “It is very exciting to be exhibiting in a new county and in the beautiful Birtley Estate, which has a formal feel in an attractive country environment.” Also showcasing her work is Theresa Martin who innovatively uses rubber moulds to produce exciting and original work and, for those who love the natural form, you won’t be disappointed with Brian Roscoe’s truly stunning wooden sculptures. This year there will also be the opportunity to view some of the CowParade Surrey cow sculptures which will be on display during the event. CowParade is the world’s largest public art event which comes to Surrey this summer. 50
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from Farnham’s The Dance Movement to create the opening scene from the popular Disney film. They will also get to craft some simple head dresses and feathered wings! The workshop costs £30 per child and can be booked at www. glive.co.uk. If you have any questions about the workshop, please contact rachel@thedancemovement.co.uk. WaterAid West Surrey Walk for Water Saturday 4th June The local WaterAid group invite you all to join their annual Walk for Water in the beautiful Surrey Hills at Newlands Corner near Guildford (GU4 8SE). There’s a choice of 4 signposted circular walks with something for everyone: wheelchair users, family groups to serious hikers. While enjoying the fresh air and superb scenery you’ll be helping people in the developing world to provide their own clean water, sanitation and hygiene. This transforms their lives from day to day survival to getting an education and earning a living. An end to poverty! There is no registration fee. You can get sponsors or simply make a donation (however large or small). The shortest circuit is a ½ mile tarmac path and the longest is 8 miles across the Downs. The way-marked routes are open from 9am to 5pm – start when you want. There is ample parking, toilets and a snack bar. Well behaved dogs are welcomed. Find out more from Linda on 07934 839608 or go to www.wateraidwestsurrey.org. National Croquet Day Sunday 5th June 11am to 5pm Have you ever played croquet, or have you ever wondered how to play croquet? Now’s your chance to have a go at the real thing on high quality croquet courts. On National Croquet Day, Guildford and Godalming Croquet Club invite you to try out this enjoyable and fascinating sport, which can be played simply at a social level or as competitively as you like, if you are that way inclined. Accompanied children aged 10 or over will be welcome. There will be opportunities to watch and play both main types of croquet (Association Croquet and Golf Croquet) and a couple of special competitions for visitors. It’s free, they will supply the equipment, and all you need to do is turn up wearing flat-soled shoes (e.g. trainers). A warm welcome is guaranteed. For details of how to find them, see their website www.guildfordandgodalmingcroquetclub.co.uk. Alternatively, contact Mike Huxley on 01483 415472 PERSONAL ASSISTANT REQUIRED to support woman (40s), wheelchair user, with limited joint movement and mobility difficulties living in Puttenham, Guildford. Support required with personal care, cooking, cleaning, shopping, going out to social activities, making phone calls, filling in forms, supporting the employer with getting to and from work and setting up her room at work, and possibly some gardening. Driver with use of car required. You must have a sense of humour and be organised and flexible. Maximum 26 hours per week, including some weekend hours, to include at least 90 minutes each morning. Job share considered. Rates of pay £8.02 per hour Monday to Friday and £12.04 per hour Saturday and Sunday. For further details and an application form, please contact SILC on 01483 306017 quoting ref MHD. May 2016
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Guildford Beer Festival 2016 Friday 10th Saturday 11th June Takes place at Guildford Cricket Club in Woodbridge Road. As ever, they will focus of keeping it local with all the beers coming from within 30 miles of Guildford. There are now over 100 breweries within that catchment, so they have the ingredients for a fantastic line up of drinks! CAMRA members receive tokens entitling them to a free pint upon production of their current CAMRA membership card. The admission price includes a free GBF tasting glass and souvenir programme. Tickets at £10 for each of the three sessions are available online from www.guildfordbeerfestival.co.uk and via the Guildford Tourist Information Centre in the town centre (155 High Street, Guildford GU1 3AJ). George Abbot School - 50th Anniversary Reunion Saturday 11th June 1pm to 6pm Ex Pupils (and teachers) of the School who left in the mid 60s are getting together for a 50 year- ish Reunion. Up to 100 people are expected boys and girls) and they would like many more who may realise their connection to that time and place after reading this. The current Head Teacher, Deborah Cooper, together with her staff is showing visitors round the School on Friday June 10th starting at 1.45pm in the Elmslie main reception area. The visit will conclude at 3.15pm. A general get together for everyone to meet old friends will take place at the Guildford Rugby Club (GU7 3DH) on the A3100 Guildford to Godalming road - lots of memorabilia will be on display and prospective visitors are encouraged to bring anything they have to add to the collection! There is ample free parking and food and drink will be available. Contact Richard Anscombe (ranscombe@ntlworld.com) or Peter Cobbett (petercobbett514@btinternet.com) in the 1st instance so that numbers can be assessed and the School notified. Guildford Choral with Southern Pro Musica Saturday 11th June 7.30pm There’s a lovely concert coming up Called ‘Across the Centuries’, it includes John Rutter’s ‘Gloria’ and Jonathan Willcocks’ ‘Magnificat’. It takes place at Holy Trinity Church, Guildford and will be conducted by the choir’s musical director Jonathan Willcocks. In the lovely surroundings and generous acoustic of Holy Trinity Church, this concert explores music from the 16th to the 21st centuries. Both these works combine chorus with brass, percussion and organ and will
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PROFILE Guildford Walking for Health Love this life! Lead the way and enjoy the great outdoors with Walking for Health, says Annelize Kidd. I love being a walk leader with Walking for Health. It’s lovely to meet and greet my walk friends, to welcome newcomers, and to see new friendships developing. We have our weekly commitment to gettogether and explore the great outdoors. Everyone looks happy and smiley on our return. Amazing how full of energy we feel after a walk! Guildford Walking for Health currently has weekly walks from three locations. Walks are free of charge, and we have teams of trained volunteer walk leaders, back markers and helpers leading the walks. 1. The Whitmoor Walk Group offers walks on Friday mornings from the Jolly Farmer car-park on Burdenshott Road (GU3 3RN). Meet at 10.45am for both an hour and a 30 minute walk, starting at 11am, with optional coffee afterwards at the Jolly Farmer.
leaders’ role is to support people and to help them lead a more active life-style. Walking can play a big role in creating a healthier society. Described by health experts as ‘almost perfect exercise’, walking requires no equipment or expense and is the ideal way for most people to become more active. Stepping out can improve cardiovascular fitness, increase muscle tone and, as it is a weight-bearing exercise, it can also help improve bone density to help stave off osteoporosis. Organised walks (brisk or not) can have a health impact on individuals by providing an opportunity to socialise (good social networks enhance health) and they are a distraction from everyday stresses (stress contributes to poor health). Macmillan and the Ramblers run Walking for Health, and they currently have walk groups nationwide, run by coordinators, trained volunteer walk leaders, backmarkers and helpers, catering to over 70,000 walkers, doing from half hour up to 90 minute walks.
2. The Fairlands Walk Group offers walks from the Farmhouse Café at Rokers (GU3 3PB) every Wednesday morning. Meet at 9.45am for both an hour walk and 30-minute walk, with optional coffee afterwards at the Rokers Farmhouse Café. 3. The Boxgrove Walk Group offers more challenging walks, an hour plus, from the car park at the Boxgrove Park shops, Cunningham Avenue (GU1 2PF) at 10am every Monday morning. Meet at 9.45am. I so wish we had more walk groups. We would love to start weekly walks from the Watts Gallery tea shop in Compton, and from The Snooty Fox in Shalford. But to do that, we need about eight new volunteer walk leaders and backmarkers per walk, with every team volunteering about 1½ hours of their time once a month. This is easy to achieve. Volunteering makes you feel happy and useful, and you get to make lots of friends. Maybe you are a plant or bushcraft expert, or maybe a keen bird-watcher – you could share your skills with other walkers. I wish more people would experience the thrill of the walks and making other people happy. The walks are aimed at people recovering from illness, or people wanting to get a bit more active, or people needing social contact, especially in the gloom of winter. The walk 52
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