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Humphrey writes...I’m sti ll here, which is a triumph for canineism, if there is such a word. I think there probably should be given the nonsense that they seem to add to the dicti onary these days.

What has been so lovely is the weather so far this year, which has been terrifi c. It has enabled me to visit some of the pretti est countryside our area has to off er. Blackheath, Blackdown and Hankley and Putt enham Commons are par-ti cular and regular favourites. A couple of weeks ago, the Ed and I went to Petworth Park which really was at its majesti c best. Whilst I was not allowed to chase the deer, I did get to paddle in the lake and enjoy the wonderful wide open

spaces which were full of happy families and excitable dogs. Spring truly had sprung.

April marks the sixth anniversary of Vantage Publishing producing local community maga-zines. We are delighted that the support of our readers and adverti sers has made us the larg-est free Royal Mail delivered magazine in West Surrey and Sussex and we conti nue to go from strength to strength with some exciti ng plans for the future. This month we welcome a new member to the team. Liz Godfrey, who lives in Guildford, has joined us and we extend to her a very warm welcome.

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6 Jottings Your local community noticeboard

8 Flagship Spirit Local Silent Pool Gin takes to the waves

14 Gardening on a Budget Beth Otway with tips to make your money go further

20 Going Rustic Viv Micklefi eld profi les the Rural Life Centre

24 Growing Pains Rob Butler explains more

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Star Diving Club is a fun and friendly spring board diving club based at the Spectrum in Guildford. The club welcomes all ages and levels from complete beginner to divers who are competi ng at regional and nati onal levels. A variety of sessions run throughout the week to cater for all abiliti es together with regular holiday courses. The next holiday course will be during the Easter holidays: Monday 30th March -Thursday 2nd April from 3pm-5pm. Then, Tuesday 7th April-Friday 10th April from 3pm-5pm. For holiday courses contact Eileen at [email protected]. For term-ti me courses contact Jo Shaw at [email protected]. Further informati on can be found on their website www.stardiving.org .

‘The Lady’s Realm of 1906’ is the ti tle of Jane Hurst’s talk to the West Surrey Family History Society on Wednesday 1st April at 2.30pm. This talk should be of interest to men and women as she will be commenti ng on what life was like in 1906 and the vital questi ons of the day, as well as the fashions. She will also discuss how rooms were furnished economically but with good taste. The Society meets in the Friends Meeti ng House, Ward Street, Guildford. Visitors are welcome to att end this meeti ng to see if they would like to join the society at the start of the fi nancial year. Further details from Mrs I Hawkins, tel: 01483 535986.

Briti sh Wildlife Sculpture by Simon Griffi ths is an exhibiti on at The David Shepherd Wildlife Gallery (DSWF Gallery) which runs from Wednesday 1st April to Friday 29th May. Born and bred in the North Pennines, Simon makes unique sculptures of the wildlife he sees around him. Working in clay, the sculptures are fi red and glazed to stoneware temperatures, which makes them suitable for use indoors or out. Some of Simon’s work is mounted on reclaimed wood, adding an extra dimension to his already impressive work. Alongside the ceramic pieces Simon will also have a range of cold cast bronze reproducti ons and with prices starti ng at just £45 there really is something for everyone. Browse and buy from his amazing range of sculptures. All sales support endangered wildlife. The gallery, situated at Saba House, 7 Kings Road, Shalford, Guildford GU4 8JU, is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm.

Cranleigh Anti ques Collectors and Craft Fair takes place on Thursday 2nd and 16th April; set up at 7am close at 3.30pm, free entry, refreshments available. The Shalford Anti ques Collectors and Craft Fair is on Thursday 9th and 23rd April; set up from 8.30am, close at 3.30pm, free entry and free parking.

The Guildford Homemakers group is welcoming guest speaker Paul Whitt le for a talk on his ‘Journey through Alaska’ on Thursday 2nd April. Alaska is the largest state in USA, largely undeveloped with land mountain glaciers and a harsh climate. The group meets at St. Catherine’s Village Hall, Chestnut Avenue from 8pm. New members always welcome. For further details contact Marian Homar on 01483 573665.

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Silent Pool Gin was selected for Britannia’s bars even before it went on sale commercially. It is in the house style of Albury Limited Release, launched by Silent Pool Disti llery near Guildford just before Christmas to enormous acclaim. The general opinion was that it had such fl avour it did not need a mixer. Only ice!

It is a brilliant coup for this new disti llery near Albury to have its own fl agship product on P&O’s latest liner. Even before the spirit was ready for bott ling commercially, its promise of complex fl avour and quality caught the att enti on of P&O Cruises, as they looked to provision Britannia ready for her service.

“We delivered 24 prototype bott les to P&O in February so they had Silent Pool Gin before anyone else,” said Ian McCulloch, who started the disti llery with James Shelbourne in 2013. “The Britannia is the largest ship in their fl eet and it is designed around the concept of the best of Briti sh food and cuisine so we are absolutely thrilled to be a part of it.”

There is a tangible air of excitement at the disti llery. Since the huge success of the Albury Limited Release gin to a few chosen outlets in the Tillingbourne Valley, master disti ller

Cory Mason, resident Silent Pool disti ller Tom Hutchings and the team have been busy perfecti ng everything from fl avours to bott le design for the unveiling of its core product: Silent Pool Gin. It is a variati on on the disti ncti ve aromati c blend of Kaffi r Lime, Bergamot, Linden and Elderfl ower complementi ng the Juniper that made the Albury gin such a hit.

Delicate creati vity was focussed around the fabulous gleaming copper sti ll, while outside was the noise and rubble of a building site, as redundant Sherbourne Farm barns get restored and converted into offi ces and storerooms.

Cory was at the London Gin Festi val in February and he and Ian were struck by the diff erence between their product and other speciality gins. Theirs is handcraft ed, from the blend of the botanicals through to the fi nished product, compared with other gins that are contracted out to major disti llers to produce.

Cory and Ian were able to talk to potenti al buyers from all over the world about the ethos of the Silent Pool brand and its aim to disti l the essence of the Surrey Hills with the use of natural Silent Pool spring water. Now the process is sustainable as the boiler is powered

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by a 1970s Barford Invicta Major allegedly rescued from Liverpool Docks which runs on wood from the Albury Estate.

The concept went down well and demand promises to be high when Silent Pool Gin goes on sale mid-March. Pallets have already been sold to South Africa and Denmark and there is interest from France, the Philippines and Thailand as well as the UK. The team has also been asked to do gin tasti ngs for Eurostar First Class passengers at St Pancras Stati on.

Albury Limited Release is sti ll in producti on too in response to local demand. Hundreds of bott les have been sold by Kingfi sher Farm Shop at Abinger alone and a consignment has gone to the Duke of Northumberland, who owns the Albury Estate, for his home, Alnwick Castle.

Outside the Sti ll House, land has been cleared by the estate and a terrace has been built overlooking the Silent Pool. It will be a magical place to sit and sample the spirits and soak up the romance of the pool’s legend involving wicked King John chasing the saintly maid.

Both king and maid can be spott ed among the tangle of botanicals embossed in copper on the chalk blue bott les of Silent Pool Gin. And the pool itself will be more blue and less murky aft er work is done to clear invasive Crassula weed.

Ian and his team are bursti ng with ideas for diff erent speciality spirits. They have already made apple brandy using cider from the Whalley family’s orchards at Birtley House, Bramley, and a fragrant, aromati c eau de vie

made from Seyval wine produced from the 2013 grape harvest at Albury Organic Vineyard, next door to the disti llery.

Word has already leaked out that they have made Moonshine! Shh….it’s not ready for drinking yet. ‘Moonshine’ was originally used to describe illegal whisky made in America during Prohibiti on. It was transported at night in unlit cars using the light of the moon in a desperate race to get it across the county line undetected.

“Moonshine is corn-based whisky that has not been aged,” said Ian. “We thought it would be fun to make as we knew there would be a full moon on 3rd February. We cooked the ingredients and then we added a unique yeast we selected from a yeast specialist in Godalming, and left it for a week to ferment.

“But the weather turned too cold and risked the fermentati on so we bought duvets and wrapped it up to keep it warm and at the end of the week we had an 8% alcohol corn wash which we put into the sti ll.”

Tom said they used grains that were not normally used by disti llers, but which brewers use to produce interesti ng fl avours.

The fi nal disti lling was done during the full moon on 3rd February, fi nishing at 4.30am. The result was a legal liquor that was 65% proof. “We are now awaiti ng the delivery of diff erent sized barrels from Serbia made of oak, chestnut, maple, acacia, pear and juniper and we will experiment to see which produces the best fl avour” said Ian.

News of the Moonshine has already reached a Kingston nightclub and the limited editi on will be highly sought aft er.

The disti llery enjoys having visitors so if you are interested in what is going on beside the Silent Pool, come along and the team will be delighted to show you around.

Flagship SpiritAbove: Tom

Hutchingson and Cory Mason

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minutes and depart from Loxwood at 11am, 12pm and 2pm. 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 £9 per person. The boat departs from the wharf beside The Onslow Arms on the B2133 in Loxwood. If you would like further details or wish to book seats on one of the special cruises (or enquire about private charters or weekend public trips), call The Wey and Arun Canal Trust Offi ce on 01403 752403 or email offi [email protected]. Website: www.weyandarun.co.uk

Easter Egg Trails on Friday 3rd and Saturday 4th April from 11.00am-4pm at Clandon Park and Sunday 5th and Monday 6th April from 11am-4pm at Hatchlands Park. The popular Cadbury Easter egg trails are back at Clandon Park and Hatchlands, both in Merrow, near Guildford. Solve the clues to claim your chocolate prize and join in with some Easter craft s too. There will also be pony rides every day and ‘Have a Go’ Archery at Hatchlands on Friday and Sunday. Call 01483 222482 or visit www.nati onaltrust.org.uk for details.

Chilworth’s Annual Duck Race is back! The date is Easter Monday, 6th April from 1.30pm to 3.30pm. Main race at 3pm. There will also be a Novelty Duck Race. The event is being kindly sponsored by Seymours Estate Agents, Guildford. All the fun takes place on the banks of the Tillingbourne in Chilworth’s historical Gunpowder Works. Ducks must be adopted prior to the day of the race.

Refreshments will be available. For full details, visit the website www.chilworth2gether.org.uk.

Wonersh and District Garden Club will be holding The Annual Spring Show at their next meeti ng on Tuesday 7th April at 7.30pm. It will take place at the Wonersh Memorial Hall which will be open from 6.30pm to enable all entries to be in place by 7.20pm. Judging will begin at 7.30pm and the judge is Mr Geoff Peach. There are 19 categories in which spring fl owers, plants and shrubs can be displayed and judged for their beauty, presentati on and conditi on. Schedules which include entry forms are obtainable from Mrs. Ann May on 01483 893596. Looking ahead, the next meeti ng on Tuesday 5th May will include a talk on ‘Work in Wonersh Parish’ given by Mr. Leo Jennings. Visitors and guests are welcome.

There is a folk music session every Monday at the Star in Church Street Godalming at 9pm and at the Harrow at Compton every Wednesday at 8.30pm. Also every fi rst Sunday at the Queen Victoria in Shalford starti ng at 8.30pm and the Royal Oak in Sydenham Road Guildford on the third Sunday at 8.30pm. All musicians, singers and audience welcome. Free, just turn up. For more informati on phone Kevin Gorton on 01483 415962.

Join Guildford Travel Club at Onslow Village Hall at 8pm on Tuesday 7th April for the fi nal visiti ng speaker of the season. Matt hew Spiller talks on the ‘Mysteries of Japan’. He takes a look beyond the classic sights to discover the

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amazing experiences that Japan has to off er. Visitors are welcome and will be charged £7 on the door. The Club’s AGM on Tuesday 21st April is followed by a talk on China from Robert MacAndrew, a former Club Chairman. He will take you on the tourist trail from Beijing to Xian, Chengdu, Suzhou and Shanghai, contrasti ng the famous sights of the older China with the rapid modern redevelopment. Visitors are welcome to the talk. Please see www.guildfordtravelclub.org.uk for further details or contact Jenny Allan, membership secretary on 01483 452399.

The Wonersh and District U3A would love to see a few new faces at their events and would like to invite you to join them for some interesti ng talks, visits and acti viti es including bridge, ballet and opera appreciati on, to name just a few. For more informati on call Carol on 01483 893280 or visit www.wonershu3a.co.uk.

Jazz at The Pavilion is on Wednesday 8th April at Guildford Rugby Club, Guildford Road, Godalming GU7 3DH. Playing will be The Mark Nighti ngale Quintet featuring world-class virtuoso Mark Nighti ngale and Neil Sidwell on trombone, supported and complemented by an all-star rhythm secti on. Repertoire includes some J&K classics as well as other standards and originals given the uniquely refreshing and appealing two-trombone treatment. It’s a jazz trombone tour de force that will have your toes tapping and your face smiling! Doors 7.30pm. Music from 8pm. Tickets £12 in advance from www.guildfordjazz.org.uk.

Guildford Rambling Club is meeti ng on Wednesday 8th April at 10am in Pirbright for a 4 mile morning walk. Then on Sunday 12th April there is an out of area walk. The Club is meeti ng at Clapham Juncti on at 9.45am for a 12 mile linear walk taking in the Olympic Park. On Sunday 26th April the Club is meeti ng at 10am in Englefi eld Green for a 9.5 mile walk visiti ng, among other things, the Magna Carta and Kennedy Memorials. Visitors are welcome. See www.guildfordramblingclub.org.uk for full details.

Farncombe Music Club has a very busy April. Here’s a brief list of who, where and when. Friday 10th - Steve Howe at St. John’s Church, Farncombe - £18 advance (£22 door) - selling fast. Friday 17th - Hat Fitz and Cara at St. John’s Church Room, Farncombe - £12 advance (£15 door). Saturday 18th - Renaissance at Farnham Malti ngs, Farnham - £30 + £28 - selling fast. Friday 24th - Curved Air at St. John’s Church, Farncombe - £16 advance (£19 door) - selling fast. Saturday 25th - Stefan Grossman at Windlesham Theatre - £12 advance (£15 door). To book ti ckets and fi nd out more, go to www.julianlewrymusic.com. You can also call 01483 421520 /07769 592452 or go to: www.wegotti ckets.com/julianlewrymusic, www.facebook.com/farncombemusicclub or www.facebook.com/windleshamtheatre.

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Gardening can be as expensive an acti vity as you want it to be. Whatever your budget it’s important to spend your money wisely on items you’ll fi nd useful, indispensable or wonderful!

Village fêtes, open garden days and gardening society plant sales are all great places to buy plants at fantasti c prices. At the Compton fête I have sold everything from full-sized fl owering cherry trees, fruit trees and rhododendrons, to vegetable plants, bedding, herbaceous perennials, seeds, tools, and preserves. Each year is diff erent, as we are dependent on plant donati ons, but a bargain is guaranteed!

Seed and plant swaps are also an excellent way to save money. Some varieti es of seeds, for example, tomatoes, can be surprisingly expensive; you may only receive six seeds in a pack. To increase your stock at no extra cost, you could grow new tomato plants from the side shoots you remove when growing tomatoes as cordons. Just pop the side shoots into a glass of water on a windowsill and pot up when the roots have developed. Once your tomato plants have fruited, if there’s ti me left in the growing season, you can achieve an additi onal harvest by allowing a low growing side shoot to grow on and become the main leader for the tomato plant, training it up to extend your harvest.

It’s not always economic to order more seeds than you’ll grow this season or wise to order too far

in advance. Some seeds, like parsnips, have very limited viability and won’t germinate the following year so it’s lovely to share your parsnip seeds with friends or to split the cost of a pack. Onion seeds benefi t from being sown relati vely soon aft er purchase and they are viable for one to two years. Hellebore seeds need to be sown promptly, oft en immediately aft er collecti on. Other seeds remain viable for amazingly long periods of ti me; Canna seeds can sti ll be viable aft er 500 years! Store your seeds in a dry, cool place; away from humidity and mice. A sealed container in the fridge is ideal. Collecti ng seeds from friends and neighbours’ gardens is a wonderful way to increase your plant selecti on.

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Horti culturalist Beth Otway gives you her top ti ps on making your gardening budget go further


than the cost of a bag of herbs from the supermarket.

Being choosy with gardening products can also bring dividends. I have always

found horti cultural fl eece to be a useless purchase. Fleece doesn’t last longer than a few weeks if you’re lucky; it’s a waste of ti me.

Enviromesh is more expensive than fl eece, but it’s a robust, durable material that lasts.

For a cheaper alternati ve to Enviromesh, try asking builders who are putti ng up scaff olding if they have any of the white or clear nylon type material they use going spare.

Another false economy is cheap peat-free compost; so far I haven’t found any low price, peat-free compost that can be used as anything other than mulch. Excellent peat-free composts are available. New Horizon, for example, produces great quality composts. Although they are more expensive these are worth spending a litt le more on as you will achieve quality plants in a good growing medium.

I would always make room to compost, however small my outside area. If you really don’t have room to compost, you could try a wormery. Composti ng provides a free source of wonderful organic material and you don’t need to pay for it, wait in for it to be delivered or struggle to carry it home. You could make your own free compost bin from wooden pallets.

Some plants and bulbs last longer in our Briti sh growing conditi ons than others. If you have a limited budget to purchase spring bulbs and you’re just as fond of daff odils as tulips, I would recommend growing daff odils and forgetti ng tulips. The glamorous, large-fl owered tulips are not reliable at re-fl owering, whereas daff odil bulbs can outlive us humans if grown well. If you do go for tulips the smaller species are more reliable at re-fl owering, so choose these varieti es over the larger bedding types.

Leaf mould is a great soil conditi oner. You can’t buy it in the shops, but you can collect leaves for free and make your own. Run a lawnmower over your collected leaves, then moisten – both the shredding and the additi on of water will help to speed up the rotti ng process. Then bag them up and keep for at least a couple of years unti l they are fully broken down. Leaf mould is a wonderful mulch, soil improver, or compost for sowing seeds. Pine needles take longer to break down but they make an

of small cabbages or delicious greens. Lett uces readily re-grow aft er harvesti ng, there’s no need to make a cross. The ‘cut and come again’ method of growing lett uce takes up very litt le room. Simply cut the young lett uce leaves at the base and within a week or two more leaves are ready for harvesti ng. It’s a great use of a pati o container, providing you with salad all summer long.

Choosing varieti es of gourmet fruit and vegetables to grow that are expensive or unavailable in the shops is a great way to save money. It’s just as easy to grow a purple, white or yellow carrot, as it is to grow an orange one. Pea shoots, courgett e fl owers, elephant garlic and kohlrabi are all expensive and diffi cult to fi nd, even at specialist delis and grocers; yet they couldn’t be easier to grow. And don’t forget that growing herbs is a great way for keen cooks to save money; herbs take up litt le room and can easily be grown successfully in containers in a small space on a balcony or pati o. You can buy a plant for not much more

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Have you tried growing your own herbal tea? Chamomile, mint and herbs make delicious teas or ti sanes; my favourite is chocolate mint tea made from a variety of mint with a chocolate fl avour. There are many diff erent varieti es of mint available: lime mint, lemon mint, and lavender mint, to name a few, but beware that all types of mint are invasive and are best grown in a pot.

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excellent acidic leaf mould, ideal for acid-loving plants requiring ericaceous compost. Pine needles are shed throughout the year; you could collect some this month and keep them separate from your other leaf mould.

Wood ash from the fi re is a free source of potassium. The nutrients in wood ash are soluble and easily washed away, so keep your ash in a dry place - a sealed container is ideal. The ash can be applied sparingly to compost heaps and is a dressing for daff odils in early springti me. If your brassicas are suff ering from club root, regular dressings of wood ash, with its liming qualiti es can raise the soil’s pH. This, together with growing a less suscepti ble brassica, such as kholrabi or Swede ‘Marian’ can help alleviate the problem.

Wood ash or soot, sprinkled around your plants, is a fantasti c slug and snail deterrent. The slugs and snails don’t want to cross the ash or soot; it will dry out their protecti ve slimy coati ng. Human hair is also eff ecti ve for slug control; ask at your local hairdressers if they can give you any sweepings. Crushed eggshells, sharp grit, garlic granules (used for horses and bought cheaply from pet suppliers), all provide eff ecti ve slug protecti on. Another slug deterrent is garlic wash, made by boiling a couple of crushed garlic cloves in two pints of water for a few minutes, leaving the mixture to cool, straining, then diluti ng one tablespoon of garlic wash to a gallon of water. Apply this by watering the soluti on over your plant’s leaves on a dry day. Garlic wash is only eff ecti ve in dry weather, once it rains you’ll need to reapply.

Nett les and comfrey both make unpleasantly fragranced, but very eff ecti ve, natural ferti lisers. If you’d like to grow comfrey to provide you with a supply of natural ferti liser, ensure you order the variety ‘Bocking 14’, a sterile type, which is propagated by root cutti ngs (see image left ). ‘Bocking 14’ won’t seed and spread around your garden, which is a huge bonus as comfrey is a very deep-rooted plant and tricky to dig up and remove.

Many garden centres or nurseries have a marked area where they leave unwanted pots for their customers to re-use. Biodegradable pots can be made from newspaper or empty lavatory rolls; these are ideal for sowing seeds and then planti ng directly out into the garden.

Talking of garden centres, watch out for their seasonal and special off ers – I have some informati on on the latest deals locally on my website at www.pumpkinbeth.com. You will also fi nd advice on the website about what to do in your garden and allotment this month.

GARDEN CLUBSJoining a gardening club can help you make savings too. Gardening club members oft en receive discounts at local nurseries and garden centres and you can enjoy the benefi ts of a bulk, club order of seeds at a greatly reduced price. Clubs are also a great way to make friends and learn about horti culture; there are many local gardening clubs and societi es off ering meeti ngs, outi ngs, even holidays (at a lower price than if you went alone).


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If you are a budding author, here’s news of a writers’ workshop, ‘Revising Your Manuscript’. So you’ve fi nished your novel or story, what next? This workshop will guide you through redraft ing and polishing your manuscript to make it the best it can be. Hosted by Write Time and led by novelist and academic Dr. Howard Cunnell, it takes place on Saturday 11th April from 10am -12noon at The Yvonne Arnaud Theatre. £25. Booking essenti al. www.write-ti me.co.uk, info@write-ti me.co.uk or call 0798 903 8143. There’s also a Writers’ Night Out! Go and celebrate Shakespeare’s birthday (and Write Time’s!) with fellow local writers for an informal pub night. No structure, all levels and genres welcome. It’s on April 23rd from 7.30pm at The Keep pub, 29 Castle Street, Guildford, GU1 3UW. It’s Free! Hosted by Write Time. www.write-ti me.co.uk, info@write-ti me.co.uk or 0798 903 8143.

Ever fancied visiti ng Bermuda? If you would like to know more about this idyllic, sub tropical island Amanda and Penny at Godalming Travel are holding an open day at their offi ces in Church Street on Saturday 11th April 2015 from 10.00am-4 pm. Just turn up to fi nd out what Bermuda has to off er, or call 01483 419341 for more informati on.

There’s loads going on in April at RHS Garden Wisley, Woking GU23 6QB. The Lindt Gold Bunny Hunt takes place every day up unti l Sunday 12th April from 10.30am-

4.30pm. Hop through the garden on the trail of the Lindt Gold Bunny. Follow the clues to lead you to a delicious Lindt treat for the hoppiest Easter ever! (Sorry, I didn’t write this!) Bring your family along for a full day of Easter fun every day of the Easter holidays and make an Easter bunny bonnet on Easter Sunday. See birds of prey soaring above the garden as well (11th – 12th April). There are all sorts of acti viti es every day, just visit www.rhs.org.uk/wisley for what’s on and when.

Putt enham and Wanborough Bowls Club would like to welcome anyone who would like to take up outdoor bowling. They are a small friendly club situated next to Putt enham Golf Club. The season starts in April and they bowl through to September. Further details from Mariane Poole on 01483 810202

Guildford Quilters’ Quilt Exhibiti on 2015 is being held at Clandon Park West Clandon, Guildford GU4 7RQ from Sunday 12th to Sunday 26th April. The excepti ons being 17th/18th and 20th. It’s open from 11am to 5pm. Normal Nati onal Trust admission applies – NT members admission free. They will be selling raffl e ti ckets for £1 with prizes to include three beauti fully handmade quilts made by the Guildford Quilters plus gift vouchers from local retailers/restaurants. Proceeds to Surrey Air Ambulance, Hounds for Heroes, Nati onal Trust Clandon and Orchid (Male Cancer). More informati on about Guildford Quilters at www.guildfordquilters.co.uk or you can email: [email protected].



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Let’s be honest, for most of us it’s all become a bit franti c lately. If we’re not rushing around taking the kids to aft er-school clubs, then there’s the never-ending deluge of emails demanding att enti on. And when downti me arrives, we’re either catching up with the gardening or tackling the next DIY job. While no-one would deny that our ancestors had their own trials and tribulati ons just to keep body and soul together, the pace of life that they enjoyed is oft en envied.

Nestling down a country road, just three miles south of Farnham, you’d be forgiven for thinking the clock has stopped sti ll. Because it’s here that the south’s largest collecti on of country life is on display. And with nothing newer than the 1960s, for anyone with a passion for nostalgia, it’s a hidden gem.

The Rural Life Centre was the brainchild of Tilford villager Henry Jackson and fi rst opened its doors in 1973, although what started

out as a hobby became a visitor att racti on more by default than by design. “Henry and his wife Madge rented a cott age here and the collecti on started with a couple of ploughs,” explains my guide Helen Porter, assistant to the museum’s current director, Chris Shepherd. “They used to sell lots of home-grown fruit and veg to the local community who saw what they were doing and it developed from there.”

And with somewhere in the region of 40,000 artefacts and 30 rusti c buildings now occupying the 100-acre site, Helen’s not exaggerati ng when she describes it as “a very big collecti on”. With off ers of private donati ons regularly arriving, regrett ably, another mower or rake can’t always be accommodated. “We do end up

Not so long ago, country living meant a very diff erent lifestyle to nowadays. Viv Micklefi eld takes a step back in ti me at Tilford’s Rural Life Centre to discover more.

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saying ‘no thank you’ to quite a lot,” she admits. “But if we can’t take something, we suggest to people that they try elsewhere in the Rural Museums Network.”

Judging by the care and att enti on to detail that conti nues to go into preservati on here, it’s easy to see why local families are keen to share a part of their own heritage. The latest example of this is the 100 year old Frimley Green Cycle Workshop, complete with its Aladdin’s cave of original tools and bikes. Having been painstakingly dismantled, this is in the process of undergoing reconstructi on and promises to be a popular additi on in the portrayal of village life. As does the new Wagon Shed, another Heritage Lott ery-funded project, which allows the impressive collecti on to be housed under a single roof.

Now a charitable trust, the Rural Life Centre receives an annual grant from Waverley Borough Council which is boosted by admission charges. And, according to Helen, there’s additi onal income generated by the many craft shows, vintage vehicle rallies and other events hosted.

“We get about 25,000 visitors a year, including a lot from near London, and also Poland as we have the permanant Tweedsmuir Camp exhibiti on. For the steam meeti ngs people travel from miles around; they get to know of the big events that are held here and come back year aft er year to see what’s diff erent.

“There’s also a large volunteer group of almost 300, called The Rusti cs and each Wednesday up to 80 will be on site. There’s a lot of gardening that goes on and general maintenance. Our site manager is one of the six-strong paid team here, but otherwise we’re manned purely by volunteers and couldn’t run the place without them.”

Their eff orts around ‘Henry’s Yard’ deserve parti cular menti on. In additi on to recreati ng the museum’s origins, viewers of BBC Two’s Tudor Monastery Farm might recognise the Wealden iron furnace featured on the programme; the volunteers having played vital roles in securing the replica’s funding and constructi on.

One of my favourite areas though is the Tilford Building’s array of old-fashioned shops. From butchers to drapers, it really is a window into the past.

Yet the Rural Life Centre has an eye on the future too. A Facebook page provides the latest project news, with displays constantly being refreshed for added interest. And the younger generati on is also kept well entertained. Whether visiti ng the Victorian Schoolroom (once a landmark in the Bourne) to rediscovering a traditi onal playground, it’s not hi-tech but it’s certainly fun.

“In the half-terms and summer holidays there’s Acti vity Thursday for the kids, with loads of things going on, we get old typewriters out or might have the water pump going. It’s back to basics but they oft en want to stay all day, which is great,” says Helen.

While a numbered trail begins at the almost kitsch 1950s prefab, there’s every opportunity to wander the grounds at leisure. With authenti city at the forefront, this is not a pasti che of rural life or a theme park. It’s a place to make you smile.

• Working blacksmith John Cooksley runs courses on site • The Old Kiln line is Surrey’s only industrial 2’ gauge railway • Soaring trees in Henry’s historic arboretum off er shady picnic spots• Marriage blessings can be arranged at the Eashing Chapel• The café serves-up a full roast lunch plus trimmings every Sunday

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There’s a busy calendar of events and att racti ons for the whole family at the Rural Life Centre, including:

Saturday 4th April Steam Toy RallySunday 5th and Monday 6th April Easter Chick Hunt and Bonnet Competi ti onSaturday 25th and Sunday 26th April Working with Wood Sunday 26th April Triumph TR Sports Car Rally Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th May A Village at Peace VE Day Re-enactment Sunday 24th May Bus & Coach RallySunday 30th and Monday 31st May Tractor & Engine Rally

Exhibiti ons: Rowledge in Time & Space runs unti l Sunday 31st MaySti ll to come: Romany Day (June), Rusti c Sunday (July), Weyfest (Sept)

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Wey Ceramics Society is returning to the Harvey Road Gallery, Harvey Road, Guildford GU1 3RX, from Monday 13th April unti l Saturday 25th April for their Spring Exhibiti on, ‘Firing on all Cylinders’. For full directi ons see their website www.harveygallery.co.uk or tel: 01483 518539.The Gallery is open from 10am-4pm Monday to Friday and from 10am-12 noon on Saturday. The Wey Ceramics Society has a membership of around 30 ceramicists with many of these exhibiti ng regularly. New members are always made welcome and the society is open to professionals, enthusiasti c amateurs and anyone with an interest in ceramics. The Society’s acti viti es include: regular visits and demonstrati ons from leading pott ers (usually a full day three or four ti mes per year). Examples of events include a pit fi ring or smoke fi ring. Group att endance at major ceramic events. Twice yearly exhibiti ons of members work. Examples of the Society’s work and demonstrati ons can be found on their web site www.weyceramics.co.uk.

Waverley Dowsers next meeti ng, their AGM, is on 14th April, at 7pm for 7.30pm and is at the Unitarian Hall in Godalming. They draw their membership from roughly a 15 mile radius. You will be most welcome at the AGM and following that are invited to join in with some of the fun aspects of this intriguing science. Their website, www.waverleydowsers.co.uk gives a good over view of the subject. They have research locati ons during the year and last year they did work at Waverley Abbey and a park in Farnborough. Whilst Dowsing is an ancient

well-tried custom it does have modern day applicati ons in checking foods, fi nding lost things, in gardening and dealing with litt le-appreciated things such as geopathic stress in houses. Previous speakers have dealt with the energy lines which run through England, the chakra system, crystal communicati on, horse ailments and the work of TC Lethbridge. In May they are arranging an event concerning trees and the energies surrounding them which can be dowsed. If you are interested do have a look at the website or call Michael Haxelti ne, the current chairman of Waverley Dowsers, on 01252 541639.

Tuesday 14th April is the date for the next Electric Theatre Jazz Café. The evening features Jo Fooks the tenor sax and fl ute player who is a former Young Scotti sh Musician of the Year. Jo was originally due to perform in Guildford in June 2013 but came down with Bells Palsy which left her unable to play for 14 months. Following her recent recovery, she is welcomed back with renowned guitarist Dominic Ashworth, Buster Birch on drums, and Marianne Windham on double bass. Starts at 7.30pm, ti ckets £12 from Electric Theatre box offi ce on 01483 444789. The Electric Theatre is in Onslow Street, Guildford GU1 4SZ.

The Onslow Village Residents’ Associati on’s next event on Tuesday 14th April will be a talk on Guildford Castle. Chris Shaw, a chartered civil and structural engineer, will be describing the restorati on of an ancient stone wall, a Grade 2 star listed structure and part of The Royal Castle and Palace at Guildford, itself a scheduled ancient monument.



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You may be surprised to learn that ‘Growing Pains’ are not, strictly speaking, related to growth. ‘Recurrent Nocturnal Limb Pain’ as we should refer to it, is not very well understood. This means many similar but treatable conditi ons go unmanaged and can lead to unnecessary suff ering in children. Rob Butler from Physio 1to1 explains more...

Growing pains occur in the evening or at night and aff ect children between the ages of three and twelve. They oft en occur aft er a busy or acti ve day, and aff ect both legs. Although distressing, growing pains do not cause any long term harm. The recommended treatment is fi rm massage to the aff ected area and using heat to soothe the pain. If necessary, standard painkillers for children can also be used.

Growing pains should really be a diagnosis of exclusion. That is to say, all other diagnoses should be explored before diagnosing with ‘Growing Pains’. Pain from a biomechanical origin are all too commonly confused with ‘Growing Pains’. Biomechanical pain refers to pain resulti ng from the acti on of internal or external forces on the body aff ecti ng the bones and soft ti ssues,

Growing Painsthis is the most common type of childhood pain we see here at Physio1to1.

Most biomechanical conditi ons are easily treated with physiotherapy. Physiotherapy assessment will enable the biomechanical problems to be highlighted and treated. Correcti on of adverse biomechanics can rapidly relieve symptoms and help prevent recurrence. Physiotherapists, as primary care practi ti oners, are also well placed and trained to spot those potenti ally worrying cases that require further medical treatment or advice from your GP.


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It is important to recognise conditi ons which have a medical cause or are biomechanical in origin. It is unlikely that your child is suff ering from ‘Growing Pains’ if your child’s symptoms are parti cularly severe or if they present with one of the following symptoms:

• Pain in just one leg.• Pain also aff ecti ng the arms or back.• Pain that occurs every night or conti nues during the day.• Swollen or hot joints.• A high temperature.• Reluctance to walk or limping.• Pain closely associated with acti vity.• Prolonged periods of pain.

The most common diagnosed childhood pains presenting at Physio1to1 are: Osgood Schlatters, Sinding-Larsen, Miserable Malalignment Syndrome, Severs Disease, Iliotibial Band Syndrome, Hypermobility Syndrome and of course true ‘Growing Pains’.

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The wall has a signifi cant lean and bows along its length, but cannot be demolished. The talk will be held at Onslow Village Hall 7.15pm for 7.45pm. Entry is free for members, (Please take your membership card or join/renew on the night). £3 for no- members and complimentary tea and coff ee will be served from 7.15pm.

The Academy of Contemporary Music (ACM) has just signed a two-year deal to partner with UKRD’s Eagle Radio and they’re looking to get the word out to people around Guildford and in the Surrey area. ACM will have ti tle sponsorship with ‘eagle3’, a local stati on dedicated to giving exposure to unsigned and local arti sts as well as mainstream ones. You can keep up to date with all of ACM’s playlisted arti sts via the eagle3 website. For more informati on on ACM, visit the website or follow them on Twitt er and Facebook.

The Wey Valley Decorati ve and Fine Art Society‘s next lecture, by Mrs Mary Yule, is enti tled ‘A View from the Plinth: A Review of Contemporary Public Sculpture’. Whatever your views on the merits of The Angel of the North or the Fourth Plinth Project in Trafalgar Square, why not join them at Shalford Village Hall on Thursday 16th April for a fascinati ng look at what makes a successful public sculpture commission? Refreshments are available from 9.45am and the lecture starts at 10.45am. The Society off ers a monthly programme of varied and fascinati ng talks by fi rst-class speakers. There are also special interest days, visits and an annual tour for members. New members and

visitors are warmly welcomed. Annual membership is £40 and visitors pay £6 per talk. If you are interested, contact the membership secretary on 01932 355113 or visit their website at www.theweyvalleydfas.org.uk.

Les Amiti és Françaises’s popular series of lectures in French conti nues on Thursday 16th April at 7.30pm in the Bapti st Church Hall, Queen Street, Godalming. Elizabeth le Doze’s talk will be on ‘Alexandre Dumas - The forerunner of modern literature’. Famous for his historical romances, ‘The Three Musketeers’ and ‘The Count of Monte Cristo’, Dumas’ own life was so irregular, so diverse that it could have provided plots for a library of books. May’s talk at 7.30pm on Thursday 14th May will be on ‘Maurice Ravel (1875-1937) – his music and his literary sources of inspirati on’, to be delivered by Emilie Capulet. Non-members are very welcome at the lectures (£6 at the door). As well as a programme of lectures, members enjoy convivial dining occasions together and visits to historic houses and gardens, all with a French connecti on. For further informati on, contact John Pett y, membership secretary on 01483 861974, john.pett [email protected] and on htt p://www.amiti esfrancaises.com/

Just to let you know that on Thursday 16th April, Guildford Natural History Society (GNHS) has the last of their winter talks. Roger Beck will be talking about ‘Comings and Goings’ - the mechanics and mysteries of bird migrati on. Roger is a popular speaker and they are expecti ng an interesti ng and informati ve aft ernoon. As



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always they are meeti ng at the Guildford Insti tute in Ward Street, starti ng at 2.45pm and fi nishing around 4.15pm. Talks are free to GNHS members. Visitors welcome but they do ask for a small donati on. Further informati on from Bridget Hopkins on 01483 275826. During the summer they will have a programme of walks and coach outi ngs - details from Vanessa McClure on 01483 303417.

I have for some ti me writt en jotti ngs about the monthly Tea Dances held at U.R.C. Church Hall Guildford, so I was most intrigued when we received a lett er from the remarkable lady called Sheila Ashe, who started these dances some years ago. A while ago, Sheila’s husband was diagnosed with the onset of Alzeimers and this resulted in no longer having a car which greatly curtailed their social life. They had both enjoyed ballroom and lati n dancing so just like that Sheila, well in to her 80s, decided to start a monthly tea dance. Through sheer determinati on and hard work Sheila found a hall and then set about enrolling her friends to help with the enterprise. Unsurprisingly it sounds like Sheila has a lot of good friends but she did need help with the music and someone with music and dance knowledge to announce the dances. On an impulse she rang Surrey University and was put in touch with Alice who helped enormously with getti ng the enterprise off the ground. Of course students move on and when she graduated Alice introduced Emma who conti nued the good work. Now it’s Amy who has brought new ideas and even put them on Facebook! I wish I had room to publish Sheila’s lett er in its enti rety, I think this is a lovely story

and shows the depth of the human spirit. Sheila is always looking to welcome new dancers and indeed watchers who might not now dance but sti ll love the music and ambiance of a tea dance. The dances take place every third Thursday of the month (next one 16th April) from 2.30pm to 4.30pm in The U.R.C. Church Hall Guildford, Portsmouth Road. There are bus stops right outside the hall including Park and Ride. So, if you would like to join them do pop along or you can call 01483 538515 for more informati on. The cost is just £2.50 per session which includes tea and biscuits.

The ever popular annual Spring Garden Show is being held in the walled gardens at Loseley Park on 17th, 18th and 19th April. The walled gardens are considered to be one of the loveliest in the south east of England and include a Mulberry tree, reputedly planted by Queen Elizabeth I, through to the recently developed organic vegetable garden. There are also rose, herb and fl ower gardens to enjoy, together with a stunning moat border and terrace giving way to a glorious view of the developing wild fl ower meadow. Amongst the plenti ful nurseries exhibiti ng at the show will be garden bygones, furniture, garden sundries, drift wood sculpture and water features. The White Garden marquee area will also include tasty treats to tempt visitors. Loseley Park gardens, kiosk and shop will open from 1st May to 30th September and Loseley House will be open from 1st June. They welcome visitors and group visits who can enjoy guided tours of the beauti ful 2.5 acre walled garden together with tours of the



Starti ng out in Guildford and surrounding villages, it is surprising the number of independently run tea rooms you can fi nd when you are looking. One you may have already come across is Tillings. Tillings originally opened its doors in the village of Gomshall, taking its name from the Tillingbourne River. Spacious and homely, Tillings provides an ideal and relaxed atmosphere for families and groups to spend an aft ernoon sampling the menu and admiring the vintage knick-knacks.

Following the successes of Tillings Tea Room, manageress Jane has used the same quirky formula to transform what used to be The Barn, situated in the picturesque surroundings of perhaps Guildford’s most treasured views at Newlands Corner. The Cornerhouse is a smaller aff air but sti ll shares the same homely feel as its sister tea room. You have the added bonus of being in the perfect locati on for walkers to culminate their eff orts with a refreshing drink and a bite to eat. Having not been open long, the summer promises further renovati ons and more fi nishing touches to come.

Another winning formula which has popped up in Guildford’s surrounding villages started with The Speckledy Hen in Shamley Green. The

rooms, although small, boast beauti ful beams and countless other quirks that come with older buildings. One room is dedicated to selling a carefully selected range of foods and items for your home, while the two rear rooms aff ord a friendly and homely tea room experience, and a real retreat for catching up with friends.

If you are lucky enough to visit this tea room on the run up to Valenti ne’s Day, you can get yourself some unique chocolates (which I can personally recommend!), home-made by an in-house chocolati er. Although, if you can’t wait that long, we’ve

been assured they are made from ti me-to-ti me throughout the year.

Unsurprisingly, The Speckledy Hen soon hatched another home-from-home. Nestled in one of Guildford’s pretti est villages, Shere, The Dabbling Duck sits just back from the bank of the river, home to the dabbling ducks with whom this tea room shares its playful name. Quaint, but perfectly formed, the atmosphere inside is personal and welcoming with a rather indulgent

selecti on of home-made treats to accompany your cuppa. Unusually for a tea room, there is also a generous range of bites which you are able to take away. The Dabbling Duck’s takeaway menu makes breakfast on-the-go a very appealing prospect.

Following on with the bird theme, our next village gem is Nest. In the centre of Ripley’s charming high street, Nest lives duti fully up to its intriguing name. It is a homely setti ng, fi lled with carefully selected items from hand-made cards to jewellery and anti que books. Each is sourced and displayed with great care and style. You feel as if you are entering a magpie’s nest of characterful bits and pieces, rather than a normal tea room.

TEAC.S Lewis once declared that “you can never

get a cup of tea large enough or a book long enough to suit me”. As a fi rm believer in this statement, Paula Halliday took a look at exactly what our area has to off er avid tea-lovers, compiling a refi ned and recommended selecti on

of independently run tea rooms and cafés. Coff ee lovers are also catered for...

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aff ords a unique and potenti ally social experience as well as promoti ng the healthy lifestyle that runs throughout everything they do there. If you are looking for somewhere with the indulgence of eati ng out without having to watch what you eat, Café Mila provides plenty of healthy choices. Downstairs delivers a child-friendly atmosphere for family outi ngs, however if you would rather, you can enjoy your tea upstairs in the ‘kids free’ zone. They also run special events, including play readings and themed dinners. One to look out for might be their Local Produce Showcase planned for later in the year.

Another in this area is Watt s Gallery and their tea shop, with award-winning table service, where Welsh rarebit is the recommended dish. Recently refurbished, the interior of this tea room provides a lovely ambiance. However, it is the ability to turn this aft ernoon tea into a day out for a range of ages which makes it that bit more intriguing. Menus and acti vity packs for children are available, and of course the gallery itself, featuring Victorian art by George Frederic Watt s as well as acclaimed temporary exhibiti ons.

Similarly, Secrett s Garden Centre in Milford, which is just outside Godalming, harbours a newly refurbished tea shop as of 2014, named Eliza’s. Again, as well as the opportunity for a cup of tea and a delicious home-made scone or cake, onsite faciliti es off er all sorts

Just a stone’s throw away down the road is Pinnock’s, whose speciality lies in their locally roasted organic coff ee, available in eight varying strengths and fl avours. All food and cakes are made onsite every day, but the favourite with customers is either the gluten-free fresh raspberry and white chocolate brownies or the home-made quiche of the day. The atmosphere in this café is one of total relaxati on. The large leather armchairs upstairs provide the ideal spot to sit and browse through the small library which is steadily refreshed by other locals – a wonderfully old-fashioned idea. If you want to see more of Pinnock’s, they also hold three monthly community events including a book club, knit and sti tch club and craft lessons in winter, so there is plenty to get involved with, and dogs are made very welcome too.

Heading now into the centre of Guildford itself, the bustling high street is one of Surrey’s fi nest spots for keen shoppers, and also harbours a small selecti on of tea rooms to retreat to and unwind aft er a hard day’s spending. The one which perhaps most successfully provides this haven is found on the very top fl oor of The House of Fraser, removing you completely from the crowds below and providing an aft ernoon tea with a spectacular view of Guildford. A more classic tea room, it is fair to say that The Tea Terrace appears formal in comparison to its counterparts, but sti ll comes with its own quirky personality, and a rather impressive selecti on of tea-related quotes adorning the walls. Nearby at the top of North Street is Fresh Choices Vintage Café, where in addition to refreshments they have vintage wares for sale.

Winding our way to Godalming, we reach the wonderfully novel Café Mila. Although tucked away in Angel Court, it not only boasts a relaxed environment to grab a cup of tea with a friend, but also the faciliti es to att end yoga classes! This combinati on

The following featured tea rooms have kindly off ered VantagePoint readers an exclusive off er, so please take your VantagePoint magazine with you when you visit! Off ers valid in April 2015 only.

Café Mila - a 2-person aft ernoon tea selecti on (cakes and sweet treats) for the price of a singleCockburns - a free tea, coff ee or glass of wine with each meal orderedFresh Choices Vintage Café - a free hot or cold drink Gerti es - 10% discount on food bill over £5Litt le Barn Café - 10% off your fi rst visitPinnocks - 20% off when you spend over £20Ramster - 2 for 1 off er to go around the garden

Images from left : Nest, Pinnock’s, Watt ’s Gallery, Ramster, Old Barn Cafe, The Dabbling Duck and Georgeous Gerti es


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of complementary experiences to make an aft ernoon or even a day of it. These include Black Barn Butchers, The Flower Emporium and Jo’s Jumpers as well as the shop and farm itself.

Moving now towards Midhurst, we pass a much older establishment - Ramster Hall, perhaps best known for its stunning wedding recepti ons. However, within the 25 acres of award-winning surrounding gardens, the Tea House has stood since 1982 and sti ll remains in the same family. Open for the same months as the gardens (27th March-14th June), this tea house is another which off ers a day’s acti viti es as well as tea and best-selling carrot, or coff ee and walnut cake!

On reaching Midhurst, you have the opportunity to try Cockburn’s Tea Rooms for a Victorian experience in the surroundings of Knockhundred Market. Most visitors to the tea rooms choose to enjoy a cream tea, but for parti cular occasions Cockburn’s can home make made-to-order cakes - the favourite being orange and lavender. Other things to see include an old fashioned sweet shop downstairs and special ‘Cockburn’s in the Evening’ nights hosted once a month, each featuring a diff erent cuisine from Italian to Greek.

Meanwhile towards Farnham, you may pass Elstead and therefore the beauti ful Litt le Barn Café, the latest additi on to the tea room and café revival, which opened in January of this year. The great thing about this cafe is not only the delicious home-made treats and supplies of tea and coff ee, but the fact that they are already endeavouring to become part of the local community. The Litt le Barn Café adverti se upcoming events in the village and have just begun to sponsor the Sharks Girls’ Football Team’s new strip. For that reason, this family run business is well worth supporti ng, especially when in doing so you can indulge in some salted caramel sponge cake. They also

now allow dogs. Also onsite is a larger barn used for parti es and keeping fi t and The Briti sh Legion with its views of the River Wey.

In Farnham itself, you could choose to explore Lion and Lamb café. As well as being a café, it doubles up as a ‘bring your own wine’ restaurant, though don’t worry, you can sti ll get your classic aft ernoon tea when booked in advance. As we approach the summer months and slowly ditch the drizzle, this café’s al fresco tables, pet-friendly atti tude and live music events will make for an ideal sunny day out.

However, if you’re heading in the other directi on, Dorking provides a perfect pit stop for tea lovers in the form of Gorgeous Gerti es. This tea room is well worth a visit if you enjoy all things retro, with a disti ncti ve 1950s style throughout, from vintage cake stands to memorabilia. Aside from this, Gorgeous Gerti es also focus on craft s, selling an extensive range of hand-made clothes, jewellery, gift s and more. They even have a new haberdashery for all your sewing needs, making them much more than just a tea shop.

This whistle-stop tour highlights just a few of the quirky, beauti fully designed, homely tea rooms and cafés that inhabit our local towns and villages. Each of the tea rooms featured in this arti cle sources products locally, from freshly baked cakes right down to their core ingredients, in turn supporti ng the local community. As with the nature of independent ownership, each one has its own personality, which is something to relish and support by doing what we do best – enjoying beauti ful surroundings with a cup of tea and some home-cooked food.

Cafe Mila, 1 Angel Court, Godalming GU7 1DT. Tel: 01483 808569Cockburns, Knockhundred Market, Knockhundred Row, Midhurst, GU29 9DQ. Tel: 01730 814107The Dabbling Duck, Middle Street, Shere GU5 9HF. Tel: 01483 205791Gorgeous Gerti es, 61 West St, Dorking RH4 1BS. Tel: 01306 640202Elizas at Secrett s, Hurst Farm, Chapel Lane, Milford GU8 5HU. Tel: 01483 520500Litt le Barn Cafe, Thursley Road, Elstead, Godalming GU8 6DG. Tel: 07930 337007Lion and Lamb Café, 19 Lion and Lamb Way, Farnham GU9 7LL. Tel: 01252 715156Nest, High St, Ripley, Woking GU23 6AQ. Tel: 01483 211111Pinnock’s Coff ee House, High St, Ripley GU23 6AF. Tel: 01483 222419Ramster Hall, Petworth Road, Chiddingfold, Godalming GU8 4SN. Tel: 01428 654167The Tea Terrace, House of Fraser, Guildford GU1 3DU. Tel: 01483 307400Tillings, 55 Stati on Road, Gomshall GU5 9NP. Tel: 01483 202214Tillings Cornerhouse, Newlands Corner, Dorking Road, Guildford GU4 8SE. Tel: 01483 222659Watt s Gallery, Down Lane, Compton, Guildford GU3 1DQ. Tel: 01483 810235

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Guildford House Gallery, High Street, Guildford, GU1 3AJ is the venue for the spring exhibiti on by Guildford Art Society. It’s an opportunity for all members to exhibit their works including painti ng, sculpture and pott ery in a presti gious venue in the heart of Guildford. This exhibiti on is an excellent opportunity to buy original art and craft from well-known and emerging local arti sts and makers. In order to encourage new talent around Surrey, for the fi rst ti me Guildford Art Society is working in conjuncti on with Woking College where art students have been invited to design both the poster and fl yers for this exhibiti on which will be on show throughout the borough. During the exhibiti on, members will be on hand to guide you around the exhibits and answer any questi ons you may have. For further details visit their website www.guildfordartsociety.co.uk Alternati vely, contact Guildford House Gallery direct on 01483 444751 or [email protected] The exhibiti on runs from Saturday 18th April to Sunday 3rd May and entry is free. Guildford House is open Monday - Saturday from 10am-4.45pm.

Following last year’s sell-out Birthday Bash, Surrey’s award-winning professional Shakespeare Company is back for another week of special events celebrating the Bard’s birthday. On Saturday 18th April at 7.30pm they present Pericles. This play has it all - riddles, secrets, famine, shipwrecks, tournaments, pirates,

romance, Goddesses and reunions. This will be a unique opportunity to experience a staged reading of this rarely performed play. All tickets £12.50. On Thursday 23rd April at 7.45pm they present ‘Shakespeare’s Theatres – Birthday Lecture’. Matt Pinches will be looking at the theatregoing scene of Shakespeare’s London; the playhouses, the acting companies, the audiences and offer a suggestion as to why The Globe has taken centre stage. All tickets £10 (includes birthday cake). Then on Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th April, from 12.30pm it’s Sonnet Walk Weekend 4. Imagine a treasure hunt, where armed with just a map and a good dollop of bonhomie, you’ll set off on a specially designed route around town in small groups, encountering Shakespeare in the least likely of places. Warning: Enjoyment of Sonnet Walks may be highly contagious, resulting in uncontrollable laughter and a desire to see more Shakespeare. Each walk lasts approx. 60 mins and are every 15 minutes from St Mary’s Church. All tickets £14. All Birthday Bash events are staged at St Mary’s Church, Quarry Street, Guildford. For tickets call the Box Office on 01483 304384 or go to www.guildford-shakespeare-company.co.uk

Croydon Philharmonic Choir with Basingstoke Choral Society are performing Verdi REQUIEM on Saturday 18th April at 7.30pm at Guildford Cathedral, Stag Hill, Guildford, GU2 7UP. Tickets are £18 and £15 (£10 under 16s) and available from Guildford Tourist Informati on Centre, 155 High Street, GU1 3AJ. Tel: 01483 444334,



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Cranleigh Decorati ve & Fine Arts Society (DFAS) invites you to join them for an illustrated lecture on ‘The Legendary Lee Miller’ by her son, Antony Penrose, who is the author of several books about his mother and father and the many arti sts from the 20th century with whom they worked. The lecture will be held at the Cranleigh Arts Centre on Wednesday 22nd April at 2pm and 7.30pm. Cranleigh DFAS meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month, except August and December, at Cranleigh Arts Centre to promote knowledge and appreciati on of the arts through lectures and visits, Informati on about membership is available on their website: www.cranleighdfas.org. Guests are welcome.

Guildford Opera invite you to join them on Wednesday 22nd April from 7.30pm at The Guildford Insti tute, Ward Street Guildford GU1 4LH to meet their talented new Music Director, Lewis Gaston (www.lewisgaston.com) and their acclaimed Stage Director, Stephen Oliver. They will introduce the next producti on - I Capuleti e i Montecchi (Bellini’s Romeo and Juliet). This will be followed by a chance to sing one of the chorus pieces. They shall perform this work in English at the Electric Theatre on 24th, 25th, 27th and 28th November. The evening will close with informal conversati on over drinks from the bar. Go along and fi nd out about the company. For further informati on please consult our website www.guildfordopera.com. If you would like to come or require further details please contact [email protected] or phone Peter Melville on 01483 506328.

Experience the ti ght, clean vocal harmonies of one of the greatest bands of the 1960s, as The Hollies play the main hall at G Live on Thursday 23rd April. Along with the Beatles and The Rolling Stones, this band helped shape the world of Pop and Rock as we know it today, with classics such as The Air That I Breathe and He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother. Call the Ticket Desk on 08447701797 or go to www.glive.co.uk.

St Catherine’s Flower Arrangement Club is conti nuing its spring theme fl ower arrangements with Graham King demonstrati ng ‘Bursti ng Full of Colour’. The Club Competi ti on will be ‘Spring Symphony’. It takes place on

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The Wintershall Players are looking for new members to join not so much a cast as a huge extended family of actors of all ages for its 2015 producti ons. This is an opportunity for people with no acti ng experience to become involved in extraordinary outdoor theatrical events – at Wintershall outside Bramley, Surrey, and with the possibility of performing in Canterbury Cathedral and Trafalgar Square in London. The volunteers can auditi on for speaking parts or just join the crowd, but being a part of these producti ons of ‘The Passion of Jesus’, ‘The Life of Christ’ and ‘The Nati vity’ is likely to be life changing in the most positi ve of ways. Potenti al actors are invited to a welcome bring-and-share barbecue on 26th April at 12 noon at Wintershall, followed by a read-through of the script. Following from the welcome event, volunteers will need to att end a minimum of three rehearsals which take place on either Saturday or Sunday (dayti me) during May and June. Actors with speaking parts have more rehearsals. The fi rst event takes place on 16th May at Canterbury Cathedral when scenes from the ‘Life of Christ’ will be acted out as part of The Gathering, an initi ati ve by the Archbishop of Canterbury for the people of Kent. Performances of ‘The Life of Christ’ take place at Wintershall near Bramley from 23rd-28th June. It is a fi ve hour outdoor theatrical event with picnic lunch where the audience walks with Christ, seeing him preaching from a boat on the lake, feeding the 5,000, and enduring death on the cross. Anyone interested in joining the cast should contact [email protected].

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A lecture marking the bicentenary of the batt le of Waterloo - ‘Art and the Napoleonic Wars’ - is the subject of the April lecture of West Surrey Decorati ve and Fine Arts Society on Tuesday 28th April. This lecture complements a major exhibiti on to be held at the Royal Academy in the autumn. The lecturer, Lois Oliver, explores the contrasti ng views presented by Briti sh and French arti sts. The Society meets in Shalford Village Hall on the fourth Tuesday in the month at 9.45am for coff ee. Lectures start at 10.30am. New members and visitors are very welcome. Details of their programme of lectures, visits and holidays for 2015 can be found on their website htt p://www.nadfas-westsurrey.co.uk/. For more informati on ring 01483 811671.

The Surrey Union Point-to-Point takes place on Saturday 2nd May in the beauti ful setti ng of Peper Harow Park. It is a fantasti c rural day out for the family with picnics and stall-browsing as well as great racing. The fi rst of the six races starts at 2pm but gates open at 11am for families to set up their picnics, go shopping and explore the funfair. Entrance is £10 per adult, under 16s are free. Access to the races is at Oxenford Farm on the B3001, halfway between Milford Juncti on on the A3 and Elstead. Satnav postcode is GU8 6LA. For more informati on email: [email protected].

Spring into Cranleigh will be on Cranleigh High Street and Common on Saturday 2nd May and Cranleigh Parish Council are looking forward to a fantasti c fun-fi lled day.

You can take a ride on a train, hop onto the bouncy castle, have your face painted like a chicken or make some spring arts and craft s. Lots of stalls to browse; there’s something for all the family. Pop into the vintage tea shop while listening to some wonderful acousti c music. Spring has defi nitely sprung!

Merrow Village Bowling Club, located in Epsom Road is holding an open day on Sunday 3rd May from 12 noon -4pm. It’s a great chance to try your hand at lawn bowls and all ages will be welcomed. Bowls will be provided by the club on the day. Just take fl at soled shoes - trainers are fi ne. The Village Club Bar will be open and refreshments will be provided.

Wonersh Bowling Club is located in lovely countryside at the foot of Chinthurst Hill. They are inviti ng you to have a go at this sport which is suitable for everyone from the age of eight upwards. They are off ering a free session on Sunday 3rd May from 11am onwards. Their qualifi ed coaches will show you the rudiments in a friendly and relaxed environment. Members of the club will also be in att endance to help with any questi ons. All necessary equipment will be supplied, but please wear fl at shoes. Following on from this fi rst visit, they off er four further free coaching sessions in the weeks that follow to learn the basic principles and rules of the game. The ti mes of these sessions will be geared to you. During these coaching sessions, you will be allowed the full faciliti es of Wonersh Bowling Club and refreshments will be available. For


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Chilworth Manor, Halfpenny Lane, Chilworth, GuildfordExtensive grounds of lawns and mature trees around C17/C18 manor on C11 monasti c site. Substanti al C18 terraced walled garden laid out by Sarah, Duchess of Marlborough, with herbaceous borders, topiary and fruit trees. Original stewponds integrated with new Japanese themed garden and woodland garden and walk. Paddock home to alpacas. Ongoing restorati on project aims to create a contemporary and practi cal garden sensiti ve to its historic context. Garden and tree walks at 12 noon, 1.30pm, 2.30pm and 4pm.Sun 17th May (11-5). Adm £6, chd free.

Chinthurst Lodge, Wonersh Common, Wonersh, GuildfordOne acre year-round enthusiast’s atmospheric garden, divided into rooms. Herbaceous borders, white garden, specimen trees and shrubs, gravel garden with water feature, small kitchen garden, fruit cage, 2 wells, ornamental ponds, herb parterre and millennium parterre garden.Sun 21st, Wed 24th June (11-5.30). Adm £5, chd free.

Coverwood Lakes, Peaslake Road, Ewhurst14 acre landscaped garden in stunning positi on high in the Surrey Hills with 4 lakes and bog garden. Extensive rhododendrons, azaleas and fi ne trees. 3½ acre lakeside arboretum. Marked trail through the 180 acre working farm with Hereford cows and calves, sheep and horses, extensive views of the surrounding hills.Sun 12th, Sun 19th, Sun 26th April, Mon 4th, Sun 17th, Sun 24th May (11-5); Sun 18th Oct (11-4.30). Adm £5, chd free.

Knowle Grange, Hound House Road, Shere, GuildfordEighty acre idyllic hilltop positi on. Extraordinary and exciti ng 7 acre gardens, created from scratch since 1990 by Marie-Elisabeth Wood, blend the free romanti c style with the strong architectural frame of the classical traditi on. Walk the rural one mile Bluebell Valley Unicursal Path of Life and discover its secret allegory.Sun 17th May, Sun 13th Sept (11-5). Adm £6, chd free.

Loseley Park, GuildfordDelightf ul 2½ acre walled garden. Award winning rose garden (over 1,000 bushes, mainly old fashioned varieti es), extensive herb garden, fruit/fl ower garden, white garden with fountains, and spectacular organic vegetable garden. Magnifi cent vine walk, herbaceous borders, moat walk, ancient wisteria and mulberry trees. Pictured above.Sun 7th June (11-5). Adm £5, chd £2.50.

Stuart Cottage, Ripley Road, East ClandonThis much visited ½ acre garden seems to please many, being planted to off er fl oral conti nuity through the seasons. In June, the romance of the rose walk combines with the sound of water, in July, fl owerbeds are fl oriferous with soft coordinated colours and scented plants, in August, vibrant colours will lift the spirits and in September, tender perennials reach their zenith.Sun 19th July, Sun 30th Aug (2-5). Adm £4, chd free.

Vann, Hambledon5 acre English Heritage registered garden surrounding Tudor and William and Mary house (not open) with Arts and Craft s additi ons by W D Caröe including a Bargate stone pergola. At the front, brick paved original cott age garden; to the rear, ¼ acre pond, yew walk with rill and Gertrude Jekyll water garden. Snowdrops and hellebores, spring bulbs, Friti llaria in Feb/March. Island beds, crinkle crankle wall, orchard with wild fl owers, vegetable garden. Centenary garden and woodland. Daily Sun 29th March to Sat 4th April; Mon 4th May to Sun 10th May; Sun 7th June to Sat 13th June (10-6). Adm £6, chd free.

Below is a small selecti on of local gardens, all open this year under the Nati onal Garden Scheme (NGS). For more informati on and to view other gardens open under the scheme, please go to www.ngs.org.uk.

WIN In conjuncti on with the NGS, we have fi ve copies of The Yellow Book 2015 to give away. To win a copy, please visit www.vantagepointmag.co.uk or write in to us. Usual competi ti on rules apply, please see page 54 for details.

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Ewhurst Horti cultural Society Plant Sale is on Saturday 9th May at Ewhurst Village Hall. It will be open from 10am-noon and there will be a good selecti on of plants. Bedding plants can be pre-ordered with 10% discount to members. Contact John 01483 271812 or email [email protected] . Any spare plants/cutti ngs you have would be appreciated for the members’ table.

There’s ‘A Come and Sing Day’ at St. Nicholas Compton on Saturday 9th May, The music is the beauti ful Faure’s Requiem. Gareth Green will conduct and Nick Winford is the organist. Students from Charterhouse School will provide the soloists. For further informati on see www.mmcourses.co.uk.

Four aquathlon (swim/run) events will take place at Guildford Lido during the summer of 2015 - 8th May, 5th June, 10th July and 7th August. 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 the scenic Stoke Park. A Triathlon England sancti oned 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. Event Director, Becky Russell said: “Following the success of last year’s events we

are adding a fourth date to our 2015 diary. These friendly aquathlons are a great way to spend a Friday evening. The well-established course is suitable for beginners. It’s also a very fl at run, so a great opportunity for more experienced athletes to secure a personal best fi nish ti me. To fi nd out more and enter online: htt p://aquathlon.phoenixtri.co.uk Twitt er: @PhoenixTriGU Facebook: www.facebook.com/PhoenixTriathlon

Brooklands Museum in Weybridge, has recently received a confi rmed grant of £4.681million from Heritage Lott ery Fund for its ‘Brooklands Aircraft Factory & Race Track Revival Project’. This project will transform the Museum’s Grade II listed WWII Wellington Hangar into ‘The Brooklands Aircraft Factory’, build a new annexe (the ‘Flight Shed’) to house more of the Museum’s outstanding collecti on of historic aircraft and restore the fi nishing straight of the Brooklands Race Track, the world’s fi rst purpose-built motor-racing circuit. The Museum is aiming to raise a further £2million making this a £7 million redevelopment. Already a fantasti c place to visit, our kids without excepti on have always really enjoyed visits, Brooklands is set to become one of the country’s leading att racti ons.

Situated on Ward Street, The Guildford Insti tute is a charity committ ed to providing educati onal and cultural acti viti es in a social atmosphere. The Insti tute’s summer 2015 programme is now available and off ers a wide range of courses, talks, visits and events. Due to popular demand,


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The Art of Curry with Sameena Thompson

Ingredients

4 chicken breasts, cut into medium sized cubes3 tbsp sunfl ower or vegetable oil (not olive oil as this tends to overpower the fl avours of the spices)1 large onion cut into slices1 can of good quality whole plum tomatoes2 tsp minced garlic paste1 tsp minced ginger paste2 tsp coriander powder1 tsp cumin powder1 tsp fenugreek powder or seeds (opti onal but does add a nice nutt y fl avour)½ tsp red chilli powder (for a medium strength)½ tsp turmeric½ tsp salt

Murghi ka Salaan (Chicken curry)

1. Heat the oil in a large pan. Fry the onions on medium heat unti l golden brown.2. Add the garlic and ginger and fry gently for a further 2 minutes.3. Mix the rest of the spices and salt in a small bowl with half a cup of water. Pour this mixture into the pan. The water is to help prevent the spices sti cking or burning.4. Sti r for 3 minutes or unti l the spices darken and the water evaporates.5. Add the tomatoes and cook for 10 minutes, sti rring regularly, unti l the liquid evaporates and the tomatoes take on a shiny hue. There should be litt le bubbles of oil coming through which means they are done.6. Add the chicken and ensure the pieces are coated in the sauce.7. Cook for 10 minutes or unti l any water they give off evaporates.8. Add a cup of water, cover and simmer for a further 15 minutes or unti l the chicken is cooked through. Sti r occasionally.9. You can add more or less water depending on how thick or thin you want your curry. Just make sure it is given ti me to cook into the sauce and absorb the fl avours.

This is a classic dish cooked throughout India. It is based on a sauce consisti ng of tomatoes and onions.

While royal kitchens would frown upon any such ingredients showing (they would blend them to give a smooth broth) I quite like the textures coming through and it is quicker!

Local mum and business entrepreneur Sameena Thompson has recently launched a new range of fresh home-made curry sauces. The ethos of her company is slow cooking, and she has made her rich sauces with this in mind. However, her mum was a busy lady just like we are today, and she learned some quick, one pot recipes from her mum to which she has added her own modern twist. She doesn’t use ghee, very litt le oil and less salt to ensure that these curries are healthy and nutriti ous. They are just as traditi onal and tasty but take a bit less ti me and are easy to try if you would like to cook curries from scratch at home. Your family will love them!

Sameena has chosen three dishes that are popular today, but with a home-cooked taste that you will not fi nd in any restaurant or shop. You can buy all the spices from any good supermarket or farm shop. Where she sti pulates ground spices, these are powdered spices which you can buy in small bags.

Sameena’s sauces are available online at www.theartofcurry.co.uk or through a selecti on of farm shops and deli-catessens across Surrey. For more details of her sauces, or to book onto one of her supper clubs, please visit her website.

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FOODFOOD

1. Heat the oil in a large pan. Fry the onions on a medium heat unti l they start to caramelise.2. Add the garlic and ginger and fry gently for a further 4 minutes or unti l the onions begin to darken in colour.3. Mix the rest of the spices and salt in a small bowl with half a cup of water. Pour this mixture into the pan. The water is to help prevent the spices sti cking or burning. Sprinkle in the cloves.4. Sti r for 3 minutes or unti l the spices darken and the water evaporates.5. Add the tomatoes and cook for 15 minutes, sti rring regularly, unti l the liquid evaporates and the tomatoes take on a shiny hue. There should be litt le bubbles of oil coming through which means they are done.6. Add the lamb and ensure the pieces are coated in the sauce.7. Cook for 10 minutes or unti l any water they give off evaporates.8. Add 2 cups of water, cover and simmer for a further 30 minutes, sti rring occasionally. Add more water as required to allow lamb to cook through. 9. Cook unti l the lamb is tender and the curry has a thick consistency.

Ingredients

1 kg boneless leg of lamb cut into cubes (use less lamb if wish but the sauce is enough for this amount)4 tbsp sunfl ower or vegetable oil2 large onions cut into slices1 can of good quality whole plum tomatoes3 tsp minced garlic paste2 tsp minced ginger paste2 tsp coriander powder1 tsp cumin powder1 tsp garam masala powderHalf tsp cardamom powderHalf tsp cinnamon powderHalf tsp red chilli powder (for a medium strength)Half tsp turmericHalf tsp salt5 cloves

Shahi Gosht Dopiaza (Royal Lamb Dopiaza)

This is a deep, rich dish full of fl avour and sweetness due to the onions (dopiaza means double onions). It was enjoyed by the Mughals in Hyderabad but is a favourite now throughout India. It is usually infused with dry whole roasted spices but this version uses extra garam masala to save you ti me.

1. Boil or steam the veg (or sauté the chicken) unti l tender. Set aside.2. Heat the oil in a large pan. Fry the onions on medium heat unti l golden brown.3. Add the garlic and ginger and fry gently for a further 2 minutes.4. Place onion mixture in a blender and blend unti l smooth. Set aside.5. Place the tomatoes in the cleaned pan and simmer with the rest of the spices and salt unti l smooth. 6. Add the onion mixture to the tomato and cook for 2 minutes.7. Add the yoghurt, cream and coconut milk and conti nue sti rring.8. Add the pre-cooked veg or chicken, ensuring it is heated through.

Sabzi ka Qorma (Vegetable Korma)

This uses a smooth, velvety, creamy sauce in the Nawabi traditi on. Mild spices are fused with cinnamon and cardamom and overlaid with yoghurt, cream and coconut milk to add further richness. Children love this, and I am going to show you a version which blends the sauce so there are ‘no bits’ in case you want to use with chicken rather than veg! You do need to be careful of the allergens in this: coconut milk, almonds, yoghurt and cream (milk) so omit them as desired.

Ingredients

2 peppers chopped into chunks2 potatoes chopped into chunks2 carrots sliced200g caulifl ower fl orets100g broccoli fl orets100g peas4 tbsp vegetable or sunfl ower oil1 large onion cut into slices1 can of good quality whole plum tomatoes2 tsp minced garlic paste1 tsp minced ginger paste2 tbsp plain yoghurt2 tbsp fresh single cream200ml coconut milk2 tsp coriander powder1 tsp cumin powder1 tsp almond powder½ tsp cardamom powder½ tsp cinnamon powder½ tsp garam masala powder¼ tsp red chilli powder (for a mild strength)½ tsp turmeric½ tsp salt


The Surrey Hills Internati onal Music Festi val brings world-class classical musicians to inti mate venues across the Surrey Hills over three consecuti ve nights: Thursday 30th April, Friday 1st May and Saturday 2nd May 2015.

The Festi val, which is a registered charity and generously sponsored by Investec Wealth & Investment, opens ‘Hear the Colours,’ this year’s programme at Denbies Wine Estate, Dorking on Thursday 30th April at 8pm. Chinese French horn player Han Xiaoming is the soloist in the Hoff meister Horn Concerto. Britain’s much loved clarinetti st Michael Collins will perform in the Brahms Clarinet Quintet. Also playing are BBC Young Generati on Arti st Leonard Elschenbroich, Lincoln Centre Chamber Music Society of New York Arti st, pianist Wu Qian, and violinists Alexander Sitkovetsky and Natalie Klouda. The evening concludes with Dohnanyi’s Sextet.

Already att racti ng a lot of att enti on is the exciti ng cello octet, Cellophony, all of whom are established professional cellists who perform a mixed programme. Performing their own arrangements, the evening includes Schubert, Gabrielli, Barber and Bach. The concert takes place on Friday 1st May at 7.30 pm at Holy Trinity Church, Guildford.

The gala concert welcomes the return of the London Mozart Players and renowned cellist Natalie Clein who performs at the Festi val along with guest conductor, the eminent Russian Dmitri Sitkovetsky, and Madrid based violinist Leti cia Moreno who will be making her festi val debut.

According to Wu Qian, arti sti c director for the Festi val “We have become one of the cultural highlights in the

region and as a result we are able to att ract some of the world’s most acclaimed arti sts and upcoming stars.

“We are especially pleased to welcome newcomers the cello octet Cellophony this year, whose members produce breathtaking arrangements of orchestral depth. Plus, The London Mozart Players under the baton of eminent guest conductor Dimitri Sitkovetsky in what promises to be a most spectacular fi nale to the Festi val.”

Music in Educati on conti nues to be an important additi onal aspect to the Festi val’s acti vity. In additi on to the annual concert season, the Festi val delivers free music workshops to local state schools and for this endeavour it receives a Community Arts Grant from Guildford Borough Council .

David Richardson divisional director for festi val sponsors, Investec Wealth & Investment said, “We are delighted to be supporti ng the Festi val for the third consecuti ve year. The Festi val team always manage to pull together an incredible programme of talent and this year looks to be no excepti on. We wish the Festi val every success for the 2015 season.”

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there are an increased number of ‘Summer School’ sessions available this year, with summer courses running through to September! Another highlight is the Insti tute’s special event: the ‘local’, The Hog’s Back Brewery, will be telling att endees all about the art of making the perfect pint – and plying them with a few samples too! Full programme details can be viewed on the Insti tute’s website: www.guildford-insti tute.org.uk. Alternati vely, for more informati on please call 01483 562142 or email info@guildford-insti tute.org.uk.

Albury History Society has a new website with its programme of meeti ngs for 2015, audio archive and lots of other local historical details. Have a look at htt p://alburyhistory.org.uk

Ewhurst Players May Producti on is ‘Entertaining Angels’ - a play by Richard Everett . It runs from Wednesday 20th -Saturday 23rd May in Ewhurst Village Hall. It’s a table format supper evening with ti ckets costi ng just £12 each including a two course supper. Doors open at 6.45pm and supper will be served at 7.15pm. Please take your own drink and glasses. The play is more a black comedy than a rib-ti ckling farce and it enjoyed a very successful run at Chichester starring Penelope Keith as Grace. To reserve your ti ckets call the box offi ce on 01483 277354 which opens at 9am on Monday 27th April. Telephone bookings only. Please note - calls received before the box offi ce opens will not be able to be processed. See their website www.ewhurstplayers.com or fi nd them on Facebook for

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Following a hugely successful, criti cally acclaimed season at the Edinburgh Festi val Fringe 2014 the Reduced Shakespeare Company will set out to reduce the UK to tears of laughter in spring 2015. Yes that’s right, the bad boys of abridgement will fi nally tackle the subject they were born to reduce. From the highbrow to the low, The Complete History of Comedy (Abridged) covers comedy through the ages, from Aristophanes and Shakespeare to Vaudeville and Charlie Chaplin. They will be at G Live in Guildford on Thursday 21st May. Call the Box Offi ce on 0844 7701 797 or online at www.glive.co.uk.

Over 300 musicians, inspired by a very special little girl, are coming together on Saturday 23rd May at Guildford Cathedral to raise money for local charity the Rainbow Trust. Rowan Todd, who lives in Guildford, was diagnosed with a brain tumour when she was just five years old and she and her family have been supported by the Rainbow Trust throughout years of treatment at Great Ormond Street Hospital. Rowan’s dad, Will, is an internationally-recognised composer, whose ‘Mass in Blue’ has been performed all over the world. He is a well-known figure in Guildford. Under conductor Jeremy Backhouse, it will be a concert full of toe-tapping jazzy music with the power of massed-group singing. It will be an evening to remember and the organisers are expecting a full house, with all proceeds going towards


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Bramley Music’s next concert is not unti l Saturday 30th May, but you may want to make a note of the day as the internati onally renowned pianist John Lill will be playing Mozart, Schumann, Prokofi ev, Brahms and Beethoven on the Steinway piano he has played so oft en in the past. Hopefully, I will be able to give you more informati on in next month’s editi on

I think I may have menti oned it before, but Guildford Walking for Health has four diff erent walk groups walk groups, so there should be something to suit everyone. The Boxgrove Walk Group off ers free walks from the Boxgrove Park shops car park in Collingwood Crescent (GU1 2PF) at 10am every Monday morning. Meet at 9.45am.The Fairlands Walk Group off ers free walks from the Farmhouse Café at Rokers (GU3 3PB) every Wednesday morning. Meet at 9.45am for an hour walk starti ng at 10am, or at 10.15am for a shorter walk starti ng at 10.30am. The St Luke’s Fountain Centre off ers free walks to visitors to the hospital on Mondays and Fridays at 11am. Meet at the entrance to the Fountain Centre garden for a short walk across the Surrey Research Park. (Self-guided walks can be undertaken at anyti me, leafl ets detailing a walk route from the St Luke’s Centre can be found at the Fountain Centre campus.)

The Whitmoor Walk Group off ers free walks on Friday mornings from the Jolly Farmer car-park on Burdenshott Road, GU3 3RN. Meet at 11am for an hour walk starti ng at 11.15. For a complete list of Guildford health walks, see: www.walkingforhealth.org.uk/walkfi nder/south-east/guildford-walking-for-health. Longer walks: www.guildfordramblers.org.uk.

‘An Introducti on to Abstract Painti ng’ by Andrew Curti s takes place on Saturday 13th June from 10am to 4pm. The cost is £50 including materials. The course will explain abstract painti ng and help you develop your own style. This one day Saturday workshop will be held in the Art School of the Royal Grammar School off the High Street in Guildford. Contact: ‎[email protected]] or call 01483 535971 to book. There are three Park and Ride locati ons to choose from bringing you to the town, just three minutes walk from the venue

The Cranleigh Show has had a real struggle over the last few years with a proliferati on of competi ng events around its traditi onal August slot. The main problem was caused by RideLondon, the mega cycling event which involves all day road closures. The Cranleigh and South Eastern Agricultural Society has now decided to break completely with traditi on and has chosen a June date – Summer Solsti ce, Father’s Day, Sunday 21st, where clashes are few. Cranleigh Show is a real country event. Genuine and worth supporti ng, Please help keep it going by att ending and enjoying a terrifi c family day out.

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From Tilford - cross the cricket pitch to the far side and take a footpath heading out just to the left of some wooden garages. This path runs along parallel to the River Wey (you could walk along its bank) and through a wood. Soon af-ter passing through a gate emerge on a single lane road and conti nue on in the same direc-ti on. Reach some buildings and go straight on, through a gate, to walk along a corridor through a pig farm (Meadow Farm). Emerge on a wide track and turn right, heading down towards Frensham Litt le Pond. Conti nue for about 700 yards on the wide track unti l reaching a met-alled road with Frensham Litt le Pond car park, the alternate start and fi nish point for the walk, on your left .

Go through this car park and, at the back, climb up onto a ridge running off to the right – either by climbing the steep steps at the right-hand side or by going into the trees at the left -hand side and then right and up a slope. Walk along the ridge with the Litt le Pond down on your left . Go straight over a cross paths and drop down to a large juncti on. Conti nue straight ahead, pass-ing a low fi re access barrier. Conti nue ahead along the wide track, ignoring a right fork and climbing a slight slope. At the top the track swings left . Follow it for about 200 yards. Here there is a turn right that takes you in a few yards to a bench inscribed “To the memory of Jack Mercer, Pilot” and set on the edge of the ridge. Go down the slope by the bench and across the open heath, following the path as it angles left to converge gradually with a line of trees and the A287.

Reach a T juncti on with a wide sandy track and go right, passing blue arrow posts and ignoring a left . Aft er 100 yards, reach a gate and the

Tilford or Frensham to Dockenfi eld

The walk

This is an easy walk, running across heath, by the two large ponds at Frensham and through fi elds and woods. You have a choice of two starting points which makes the walk either 7 miles or 10 miles long. Frensham Little Pond and Great Pond were originally created in the 13th century, to supply fi sh to the Bishop of Winchester and his court, whilst visiting Farnham Castle. Today the ponds and surrounding area is a sanctuary for wildlife with always something new to see.

The walk was submitted by Guildford Rambling Club (see guildfordramblingclub.org.uk).

road. Go straight across to pass a red and white barrier and con-ti nue forward on a wide track. At a blue arrow post turn left . Aft er 150 yards, by another blue arrow post, fork left on a litt le path into trees. Ignore rights and left s, passing one unsigned post and arriving at a second. Here, fork left and follow the path through to emerge near the Great Pond with the car park and refreshment kiosk along to your right. Walk past the kiosk and through the car park, forking off left at a bend so as to conti nue anti clockwise around the Pond’s edge. Stay close to the edge and reach a road. Go left for 150 yards (see the Frensham Pond Hotel just ahead) to take a footpath right and into trees. Follow this path past a pond and alongside a stream for about ¾ mile, ignoring a footbridge left . Emerge through a drive onto Mill Lane and turn left . Walk over a river bridge to a T juncti on and turn left . Walk about 150 yards to take a footpath right, just before a lone house. Follow this path, between fi elds, for almost a mile. Reach a road by some houses and conti nue forward along it to its dead end then conti nue forward again on the path beyond it. Reach a T juncti on by the gate to Keeper’s Cott age and turn left along the wide vehicle track. The track becomes a metalled road and you reach the Blue Bell Inn at Dockenfi eld.

Go past the pub to a T juncti on. Turn right and immediately take a footpath right, along a gravelled drive. Pass a house and en-


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WALK

DISTANCE: 7 or 10 miles

OS MAPS: Explorer 145 – Guildford & Farnham

STARTING POINT: At Tilford the layby by the bridge and opposite the Barley Mow (GU20 2BU). At Frensham Litt le Pond, the second car park along Priory Lane.

REFRESHMENTS: You have a couple of opti ons on the route. The Blue Bell Inn, Boandary Road, Dockenfi eld,

Farnham (01252 792801 - www.bluebell-dockenfi eld.com) and the Barley Mow, Tilford (01252 792205 - www.thebarleymowti lford.com).

Images - top: Frensham Litt le Pond from the path along the eastern shore. Reeds make up much of the shoreline. Around the pond are sandy hills with many pine trees. © Copyright Colin SmithAbove: Light over Frensham. Andy Perry.

sham Litt le Pond car park, if that is where you started the walk). Turn left and walk for about 1.25 miles along a very wide track to a road op-posite a car park. (Some of this secti on is the reverse of part of the morning walk.) Cross and go left , along inside a hedge and parallel to a road, to reach the starti ng car park in Tilford.

ter a wood. Ignore a footpath left . At a cross tracks, go left . Emerge from trees to walk along the right-hand edge of a fi eld along a ridge and with fi ne views to your right. Enter more trees. Emerge in a fi eld and go left along the edge. Aft er 20 yards, ig-nore a fi rst sti le left . Go on for another 20 yards to take another sti le left , into a wood. Exit left over a sti le into a fi eld and turn right to walk anti clockwise around the edge. Pass a house (over the high hedge on your right) and fi nd a footpath right, alongside its garden fence. Emerge on a road and go left . Reach a cross roads where you walk straight across Shortf ield Common Road to enter Hammonds Wood Road. Ignore paths left and right, conti nuing straight on along what is now a gravel track. At the entrance to a house fork right along a grassy track to reach a T juncti on and a three way signpost. Go left and between hedges. Cross a footbridge and go through a gate to emerge in a fi eld. Go up the short slope to a four way signpost and straight ahead through a kissing-gate into Shortf ield Common’s sports ground. Turn right and walk along the edge to the corner of the ground.

A path takes you down to emerge on a road at the side of what was the ‘Bridge at Pierrepoint Hotel’. Cross the road and head right unti l you reach a left turn into Priory Lane, signed to Frensh-am Litt le Pond. Some way along here, aft er a right-hand bend, a track turns off left into trees at a blue post and just before Priory Corner car park, which is ahead on the right-hand side. Conti nue along the track (East) for about 600 yards to reach a T juncti on where you turn right and quickly reach another T juncti on with a wide track. (Here you could turn right and quickly reach Fren-

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Over 300 musicians are coming together for a concert to raise money for the local charity Rain-bow Trust, inspired by a very special litt le girl.

Rowan Todd, who lives in Guildford, was diag-nosed with a brain tumour when she was just fi ve years old. She and her family have been supported by the Rainbow Trust throughout years of treatment at Great Ormond Street Hos-pital (GOSH).

Rowan’s dad, Will, is an internati onally-rec-ognised composer, whose ‘Mass in Blue’ has been performed all over the world and is a well-known fi gure in Guildford. Will also composed ‘The Call of Wisdom’ for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee service at St. Paul’s Cathedral. His work ‘The City Garden’ will feature in the charity con-cert, which takes place at Guildford Cathedral on 23rd May.

“This is a charity that is so close to my heart,” said Will. “I would love to see the cathedral packed full so that we can raise as much money as possible to keep this wonderful work going strong.”

“Our daughter Rowan was diagnosed with Neo-rofi brosis Type 1 in 2009. In parti cular, she had a tumour on her opti c nerve that was gradual-ly diminishing her sight as well as threatening her overall health. She began chemotherapy at GOSH and since then has had two intensive periods of treatment – the fi rst for 18 months.

“It’s hard work supporti ng an ill child; as well as being a worrying experience, there are also the practi caliti es of life which must carry on – working, other children, normal things – that become more diffi cult when you are plunged into a situati on like ours. Our day-to-day life has been wonderfully supported by the Rain-bow Trust, which has off ered valuable support, taking Rowan and her mum to hospital appoint-ments, leaving me free to work and look aft er our other children. They are a Godsend.”

Over 300 musicians, including Guildford’s Viva-ce Chorus, Salisbury Community Choir, London

chamber choir Vasari singers and Surrey’s orchestra, Southern Pro Musica, will come together to perform A Concert for Row-an, which will include Will’s music, alongside Bob Chilcott ’s The Salisbury Vespers. They will be joined by a specially-created chil-dren’s choir, called ‘Rowan’s Choir’ with singers from Tormead School, Queen Eleanor’s Junior School and George Abbot School.

Conductor Jeremy Backhouse is looking forward to a concert full of toe-tapping jazzy music and the power of group singing: “As the conductor of all three of the adult choirs taking part, it’s amazing to be able to bring so many musicians together for this fantasti c cause,” he said. “Both Will’s and Bob’s music is modern, easy to listen to and will send the audience away with the tunes ringing in their ears.

“All the choirs have a special relati onship with the Todd fami-ly,” he added. “We are thrilled that we will not only be fi lling Guildford Cathedral with this wonderful music, but raising a lot of money for a cause that is close to all our hearts.”

Organisers are expecti ng a full house, with all proceeds going towards the valuable work of the Rainbow Trust. Tickets, priced from £16 to £28 are available from www.vivacechorus.org and the Guildford Tourist Informati on Centre on 01483 444334.

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Guildford Borough Council, in partnership with local sports providers, is off ering free sports coaching for young people aged 7- 16 who live or go to school in the borough. The sessions give youngsters the chance to experience a new sport or develop their skills, while being able to try out for Team Guildford’s entry to the P&G Surrey Youth Games 2015. Sports on off er this year include basketball, boccia, boxing, girls’ cricket, girls’ football, judo, netball, girls’ touch rugby, table tennis, squash and swimming. The Team Guildford taster sessions start aft er the Easter holidays and will be held at various locati ons across Guildford including Surrey Sports Park, Guildford City Boxing Club, Old Guildfordian’s Rugby Club, Guildford City Cricket Club plus many more. The P&G Surrey Youth Games is the largest annual youth sports festi val in Surrey. The aim of the games is to provide opportuniti es for young people to experience new sports. This year the P&G Surrey Youth Games will be held on Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st June at the Surrey Sports Park, Guildford. Online registrati on is now open. To see the full list of available sports, coaching dates, and to register, go to www.guildford.gov.uk/syg or call 01483 444769.

In response to market demand Macmillan Cyclett a, the UK’s leading women-only sporti ve series, has recently announced they are extending their series distances at fi ve of their events to include the 20km distance. The shorter distance will off er parti cipati ng ladies an alternati ve to the longer distance routes preferred by more experienced cyclists and is ideal for beginners looking to take up cycling, or parti cipati ng in their fi rst major cycling event. Earlier this year, Macmillan Cyclett a announced it was also adding new long distance routes of 150km to several of the events, in response to feedback from parti cipants that they were looking for greater physical challenges. The 20km route has been added to fi ve Macmillan Cyclett a events nati onwide throughout 2015, including at Loseley Park, on Sunday 6th September where women can now enter 20k, 50k, 100k or 150k distances. Cyclett a was launched three years ago and so far over 10,000 women have taken part in an event across the UK. Entries are now open for the Macmillan Cyclett a in Surrey at www.humanrace.co.uk/cyclett a.

Just to let you know that the Guildford Cathedral Appeal, which is raising £7m for urgent repairs and development, has reached more than 90% of its target, with a fi nal £500,000 needed. Remaining funds are needed for repairs and improvements, such as the overdue restorati on of the Cathedral organ. To make a donati on visit www.guildfordcathedralmym.com, TEXT MARK02 £10 (or any amount) to 70070, or send donati ons (payable to Guildford Cathedral) to Guildford Cathedral, Stag Hill, Guildford GU2 7UP.

I thought I would just ‘ti p you the wink’ that Jools Holland returns to G Live in Guildford on Friday 6th November, in a brand new show for 2015. Put the date in your diary. I have a good chance of remembering it; it’s my birthday! The past few months have seen Jools release a new album, ‘Sirens of Song’. It features collaborati ons with

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Based in Guildford, the Surrey Sharks are a growing rugby league club playing in the South East League. The team is acti vely looking for new players. The season operates from April ti l mid August. The Sharks are training and playing at Surrey Sports Park and training takes place twice a week; Tuesday and Thursday from 7pm ti ll 8.30pm on 3G pitch. Three youth secti ons are available U12, U11/U10 and U9’s. Training is due to take place aft er the Easter break on Tuesday from 6.30pm. Visit their website htt p://www.pitchero.com/clubs/surreysharks/. You can contact them via email at [email protected]

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