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Increasing the value of our properties has been a favoured past time over the years, especially with the advent of the property improvement programmes. The easiest way to increase the value though is through

obtaining planning permission to either increase the square footage or sometimes by taking an unused garden and obtaining planning for a new property entirely.

If you would like to find out how the value of your property could be enhanced, or if you already have plans and are wondering about the viability of the project, Adrian Law of

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To take advantage of this please call me on 01428 604488 to book an appointment

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Saving Sherlock Holmes

s the sizzling summer sun continues to shine, Life in Haslemere is launching a campaign to save Undershaw, former home of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the creator of Sherlock Holmes. In June, Waverley Borough Council planning committee has accepted a

developer’s application to divide Undershaw in Hindhead into nine residential homes.

All is not yet lost, as the Undershaw Preservation Trust (UPT) is hot on the case. They have complained to the local government ombudsman about the council’s handling of the planning application and may seek a (costly) Judicial Review – the Trust is taking advice from a QC about the strength of its case.

For Life in Haslemere the best solution would be to convert Undershaw into a Conan Doyle / Sherlock Holmes museum. Alternatively, renovate it as a private house and open it to the public several times a year (UPT says there is such an application with the council). Just imagine the potential interest, tourism value and revenue for local retailers if that were to happen.

What you can do is provide your immediate support to the cause by going to www.saveundershaw.com or by calling Trust administrator Lynn Gale on 01428 602907. The more people who support the Trust, the more chance we have of achieving what Life in Haslemere believes is a sensible resolution.

Meanwhile in this issue you can enjoy sizzling BBQ recipes; the promise of the Haslemere Food and Beer festivals, and the Goodwood Revival meeting; sunshine health tips; and the champagne life for polo fans at Cowdray Park. There is an interesting story on Midhurst and some clear advice on care for the retired.

This month also sees Life Magazines move into brand new Petersfield offices. See contents page for our new address.

Nick Keith, Editorial DirectorTel: 01730 235669 E: [email protected]

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Welcome Saving Sherlock Holmes 1

Contents 2

News Waverley Recycling Scheme; 4 Scouts’ centenery; Design Statement

Style Autumn fashion 6

Promotion Guide to retirement 8

Health Summer protection 12

Events Haslemere Food Festival; Beer Festival 14

Promotion Host the perfect Barbecue 16

Business News Alan Baker & Co Interior 18 Design; Haslemere Travel Award

Interiors Must haves for the home 20

Grayshott Shakesperience; Grayshott Concerts’ patron 22

Promotion Introducing Midhurst 22

Travel Make holidays greener 26

Gardening Pippa Greenwood 26

Property Saving Undershaw, home of Conan Doyle 28

Food and Drink Riverford Award; Duke of Cumberland 30

Social column Party by Katherine Morrow 31

Arts Ascent of a star: Honeysuckle Weeks; 32 Chichester Festival Theatre autumn programme; VivArtis; Credit couture

Community Volunteer Service; Volunteer Awards 34

Sport Create a Star; Veuve Clicquot Gold Cup; 36 Haslemere swimmers

What’s On 38

Competition 24 & 39

Directory Local Contacts 40

Life Magazines LimitedHaslemere Office: 1a Causewayside, High Street,HaslemereGU27 2JZ Tel: 0845 051 7751

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Issue 23 August/September 2010

The first Camelsdale Scout Group has celebrated its

centenary with a jam-packed Fun Day for members, past and present, in July.

The day started with a lunchtime picnic, followed by an afternoon full of activities. Cream teas were served in the afternoon and a fruitcake, baked by a cub leader’s mum, was raffled to raise funds to provide a new cooker for the group head quarters.

Said Scout Leader Keith Clayton: “It was fantastic to

reunite people who have been involved in Camelsdale scouting from every decade back to the 1940s, sharing memories and enthusing the around 80 young people in the current generation of Beavers, Cubs and Scouts.”.

Nearly 300 people came along to the day, organized by present day leaders, keeping alive the Camelsdale tradition of inspiring young people. Keith Clayton, Camelsdale Scout Group Leader, 01428 653823

A new food waste recycling service has been started

by Waverley Borough Council. (WBC). Households in Haslemere, Farnham, Godalming, and Cranleigh are the first to get this service, launched “by popular demand”.

“So far, we’ve invited 6,000 householders to take part, from across the borough,” says Cllr Bryn Morgan (Cons), who is responsible for the environment.

“They are mainly residents living in properties that don’t have space for a composter.

“This service is even better than normal composting because our residents will now be able to recycle all food waste, including food leftovers, fish, bread, raw and cooked vegetables, as well as both raw and cooked meat - even the bones!

“What I want to see next,” he adds, “is a commitment from manufacturers and suppliers to reduce packaging materials to a

minimum acceptable level.” Waverley Borough Council, www.waverley.gov.uk/recycling

A group of local residents and business people in Weyhill

have come together to improve the shopping experience and the overall look of the area. To ensure that Weyhill looks vibrant, a number of empty shops have been transformed by simply dressing the windows.

The first empty shop was dressed with a photographic display of Weyhill during the

last 100 years and this proved to be very popular. Everyday people could be seen looking at the photographs in the window and then viewing the street to see the changes. The display was put together by Tim Winter and supported by the Weysprings Residents' Association.

Since then a number of empty shop windows have been transformed with attractive

displays which are continually changing to maintain public interest. The latest empty shop window to be dressed has been undertaken by Ros Maule from the Midhurst Branch of the Macmillan Cancer Charity to promote their work in and around Haslemere.

Project Manager Ken Griffiths said, “None of this could have been achieved without the support of the owners of the shops.”Ken Griffiths, 01428 644113

Haslemere Town Council has set up a steering

group to initiate a Town Design Statement (TDS), as have other towns and villages in the UK.

The steering group consists of a member for each of the five wards which make up Haslemere and Hindhead. A number of people have expressed interest in working on the project, including some with useful professional skills.

Eventually a published document after a series of public consultations, a TDS provides a detailed guide to the character of the town, with particular reference to the buildings and landscape; and recommendations on how to encourage new development which enhances and complements what already exists.

It sets out to raise awareness of local design and environmental issues, act as a catalyst for new initiatives and speed up development processes. Insensitive development would have greater chance of rejection if without local consent and it would also be a benefit to landowners, developers and architects who would have guidance before preparing proposals and insensitive development

A meeting is set for all residents on Wednesday 6 October at the Georgian House Hotel, at 7pm. The town council urges residents from Haslemere and Hindhead to attend and give their views on what matters to them in the town and surrounding areas.Haslemere Town Council, 01428 654305

hen the new A3 Hindheaad tunnel opens next summer, it

is likely to generate 10 per cent more daily traffic, according to the Department for Transport.

In answer to a question from

Damian Hinds, MP for Hampshire East, about the level of traffic from 2004 to 2009, and projected figures after the Hindhead tunnel opens, Michael Penning, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Roads, said that traffic on

that stretch of the A3 was likely to increase from a consistent 35,000 vehicles a day to 38,000. This would result from traffic returning to the A3 having stayed off it to avoid congestion at the Hindhead lights.

Food waste

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Celebrate your Special Dayat Branksome Place

Branksome Place hosts a gorgeous Edwardian Manor House, hidden away in 32 acres of beautiful wooded Surrey countryside, making it a truly idyllic setting for your special day.

Branksome Place, Hindhead Road, Haslemere, Surrey, GU27 3PNFax: 01428 664699 or visit www.deverevenues.co.uk

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Amanda Moore from Black Swan Colour and Makeup Studio suggests the key looks for the approaching season:

“Floor length elegant skirts and a slouchy jumper combo mash up grunge and glamour for evening. Invest in a statement skirt and throw on your favourite jumper. Match electric purple with cactus green.

This season welcomes back the simple leg-lengthening trousers – no more challenging harem mishaps! Choose luxe wools, tuck in a silk blouse with a skinny belt and heels – this is tailored, easy dressing. Try golden browns for autumn warmth. Lovely lace is sweetly pretty for day and sensual for evening. For a dramatic entrance go for a floor sweeping gown or match a nude lace top with a pop of red trousers.”

Fall forwardsLife in Haslemere finds hot fashions for autumn

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enjoy lifelong whiteningDr Barry Oulton

Haslemere Dental Centre is offering complementary lifelong whitening treatments to new and existing patients who pay for their routine treatments with one of the practice’s payment plans.

The bespoke payment plans are not only designed to make

paying for routine dental treatments easier, but still allow

catering for individual needs. All patients undertaking

a payment plan are offered a complimentary whitening

treatment once a year and 10% off all treatment costs, for as

long as they are on the plan. The whitening treatment is worth

£395 per annum.

So if you want to benefit from a dazzling smile, please contact Haslemere Dental Centre on 01428 643506.

01428 643506 56 Weyhill, Haslemere, Surrey, GU27 1HNwww.somethingtosmileabout.co.uk

Winners of the 2009 Dentistry Awards for Best Team and Best Practice in the

South East

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or most of us, plans for retirement and later life tend to focus on taking that trip of

a lifetime, improving our golf game or spending more time with friends and family. Very few of us ever think about what we would want or might do if the vagaries of old age were to catch up with us.

But with an ageing population and people living longer than ever before, it’s worth thinking about what’s available should you or a loved one begin to find it difficult to manage.

Staying at home is the preferred option for many of us, and there are now a large number of private and voluntary organizations to provide support at home. Support can range from pendant alarms, shopping, help with meals, and right through to personal care.

Those wanting a little more security may find options in a retirement village and sheltered housing. These give the independence and privacy of your own front door.

Older people who are very frail or require specialized support may need to be cared for in a residential or nursing home. Moving out of your home, however, is a big step and it’s important to get the right advice and support you need to make that decision.

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Caring For Your Loved Ones

We are a caring, family run residential home for the elderly in Grayshott, offering either permanent, respite or day care.

Our aim is to support your loved ones in their day to day activities, providing the individual levels of care and attention that each requires.

For further information on permanent, respite or day care, or for details about our local meals on wheels service, please contact 01428 607014

Wychwood House

Wychwood House, Headley Road, Grayshott, Surrey GU26 6TN 01428 607014 [email protected]

Options for Care Independent care advocate Fiona Jeynes, of Clarity Care Consulting Ltd, tells readers of Life in Haslemere of the many options when it comes to retiring

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At Clarity Care Consulting, we support you in supporting the ones you care for. Working with you and your relative, we’ll apply our experience and expertise to help you get the care they really need, where and when they need it.

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For further information call 0845 543 2534or visit www.tingdene-parks.net

Brand new tingdene homes benefit from:

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“Our park home site is peaceful and everyone you meet arevery friendly. We have lived on large estates and this is likeliving in a different world.”Michael & Davina Cann, Broadway Park

Tingdene’s Parks are createdexclusively for the retired and semi-retired. With the feel of a traditionalvillage, you can enjoy mixing with

like-minded people and become partof a community that looks out foreach other, making it a friendlierand safer place to live.

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Cost is also an important factor. Most of us will have to contribute something to our care and it’s worth talking to your solicitor or financial advisor about the options available.Cura DomiCura Domi provides the option to

stay in your home and retain your independence. They provide care and support seven days a week, all year, as much or as little as required.

The type of care Cura Domi offers depends on particular circumstances – live-in care, daily

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Email: [email protected] www.curadomi.co.ukGuardian House, Borough Road, Godalming, Surrey GU7 2AE

Do you require full time care? Would you prefer to remain in the comfort of your own home?

We can provide Live-in Care in the South of England to meet your requirements including respite

care, convalescence or carer’s relief. For further information please call: 01483 420055for a prospectus or to arrange an assessment of your care needs without charge or obligation.

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care, weekend care, respite care, and holiday care are available and each care programme is specified to meet individual needs.

Cura Domi aims to help restore quality of life by helping with all the tasks of daily living; dressing, washing, toileting, bathing, cooking, shopping and the smooth running of your home. Tingdene ParksSome 250,000 people now live in park homes, sited around England. This is a cheap option that can leave money for other luxuries.

The only potential support comes from a resident site manager and there is a strong ethic of neighbourliness. “The only decision I have to make in the morning is do I play golf, go fishing in the boat or do the garden?” says Richard Brewer, aged 60, a retired Luton airport security officer.

Tingdene Parks have launched a brand new development for the semi-retired and retired in Saltburn-by-the-Sea. Wychwood HouseMinaz Lalani runs the Wychwood House Meals on Wheels service, which offers tasty, hot meals to elderly residents in Grayshott and its surrounding villages. This is a helpful option for those who wish to remain in their own home. “Running a care home means we understand the needs of the elderly. We know that many elderly people want to stay in their own homes and retain their independence. However, cooking a hot meal can become a struggle,” explains Minaz,

“When you get older, your digestive habits

change, you still want something tasty and freshly prepared but, you want easily digestible food that doesn’t resemble a tasteless mush”

Arya Ingvorsen, whose mother Helena Sen has recently started to use the service says, “It’s been a great relief for me to know that my mum has a hot daily meal that actually tastes nice.”SummaryFinding the right care can be difficult and time-consuming. A good first step is to seek

advice from your local council’s social care department. You can also contact a charity such as Counsel and Care or one of the growing number of independent agencies, which can find and manage the care for you.

ContactClarity Care Consulting, 0845 2692382Tingdene, 0845 543 2532 Cura Domi, 01483 420055Wychwood House, 01428 607014.

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Forest Brow is a beautiful spacious and grand old house, built more than 100 years ago for the Lord Lieutenant of Hampshire. This

charming establishment also boasts 1.5 acres of stunning and readily accessible gardens suitable for wheelchair users.

With extension work completed in 2008,

including new bedroom areas and kitchens, Forest Brow offers two dining rooms, conservatory, large TV lounge, and a quiet lounge.

Many of our residents are people with dementia and we work hard to achieve our aim of becoming a centre of excellence in this field. Forest Brow provides a safe environment that allows for freedom of movement and independence where required, all while in a calm and secure environment.

Our staff are a well-trained, well-established and close knit team who provide excellent standards of care in a friendly manner.

Our emphasis being on fun and friendship for residents, we have an extensive ongoing programme of activities and outings throughout the whole year, from seasonal treats such as Carol concerts from the local church choir, to group outings to local eateries and attractions.

We place great importance on families, and children are frequently to be seen and heard here, as are pets, who make welcome visitors.

All our food is freshly cooked each day, with special areas and food programmes being available to those who may struggle to eat regularly or in company. We cater in an imaginative and varied way for all of our residents, whatever their dietary and nutritional requirements.

Forest Brow Care Home, 63 Forest Road, Liss Forest, GU33 7BL, 01730 893342e. [email protected]

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health

Issue 23 August/September 2010

Hair Just like your skin, your hair needs protection from the sun too. The Eden Hair and Beauty team in Wey Hill advise all their clients of the benefits of post-sun hair nourishment provided by a conditioning masque.

Eden swears by L’Oreal’s sun-savvy Solar Sublime Range™ for protection against the drying effects of the sun. The shampoo is designed to wash out sand, salt and chlorine, and wash in instant moisture. The range includes a ‘sprtiz-tacular’ way to improve your hair's summer defence strategy and can be applied each time you reapply your sun cream.

Lavant Rowe Hairdressing in Petersfield recommends 'Kerastase Soleil' to protect hair from harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays. Solar rays

can cause irreparable photo-degradation to the fibre of the hair, while exposure to water can further this destructive process. 'Kerastase Soleil' is a hair care programme for protection from sun, sea and chlorine.

Eyes and skinMartin Chandler, founder of independent chain Chandlers Opticians, expands on current issues regarding UV exposure and glare protection:-

“UV radiation can contribute to skin cancers, serious eye diseases and even blindness. The risk is well documented – simple measures can be undertaken to prevent damage but are frequently ignored. Excess UV can contribute to the formulation of skin cancers both

carcinoma (affecting the outer layer of cells) and melanoma (affecting the cells containing the pigment melanin). Eyelids are frequent sites for both these easily avoidable conditions.

“Slightly further back on the eye, damage to the conjunctiva and cornea can range from relatively common conditions such as pingueculae (yellow / white deposit seen on the exposed white of the eye) to more serious degenerative conditions after many years of cumulative UV exposure. Within the globe of the eye we know that UV has been implicated in the formation of cataract (a loss of transparency of the lens) and age-related macular disease (damage to the most sensitive part of the retina).

“Everyone is at risk from UV and glare, but particular attention must be paid to the young, certain skin types, those on medications which make them extra light sensitive, or those who spend a lot of time outdoors. The elimination of glare can be achieved by use of appropriate glasses but UV protection relies upon the use of sunscreen, hats and specifically sunglasses.

“When choosing sunglasses, look for labels to ensure 100% UV absorption. Current styles are excellent at providing wrap protection to cover eyelids and the eyes and prevent the “leakage” of light around the frames.

“Fixed tint, prescription sunglasses should always absorb UV light but photochromic (light-reacting) lenses, such as Transitions, are also excellent UV absorbers and also reduce glare. Anti-reflection coatings can also help tremendously in reducing glare and also stop most UV reaching the eye.

“Contact lenses cannot be relied upon to eliminate both glare and UV, but many lenses now incorporate a UV inhibitor so combined with sunglasses make this an excellent combination.

“Visual comfort is important and ocular health is obviously desirable. Simple protective measures such as using sunglasses or hats especially for younger eyes will help ensure many years of good healthy vision.”

ContactChandlers Opticians, 01428 652512Eden Hair and Beauty, 01428 658548 Lavant Rowe, 01730 266661

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ayor Melanie Odell will open the festivities at the Aga Shop at 12noon on Saturday 4 September with a

helping of Haslemere chocolate cake and local champagne cider. Also on Saturday, the Pride of the Valley Hotel, Churt, will serve a locally sourced three-course meal at a Late Summer Jazz Night at 7.30pm

On Sunday the Haslemere Farmer’s Market celebrate three years in Haslemere and many will flock to the Georgian House Hotel afterwards for a Sunday Lunch cooked with produce sourced from the market.

A delectable Vanessa’s Vines’ Evening Tour, Pegasus Vineyard, Bell Vale Lane takes place at 6.45pm on Monday. Tuesday sees The Good Fish Shop hosting an evening of traditional sushi techniques. There is a chance to learn more about Fairtrade at the Haslewey Centre on Wednesday 8 September, and on Thursday the Haslemere Air Cadets have their annual BBQ, with Chinook burgers and Spitfire Sausages at the Youth Campus in Wey Hill.

The Italian Market at The Swan car park on Friday, while the Aga Shop hosts ‘Thank Fish it’s Friday’ in conjunction with the Good Fish Shop from 12 to 3pm. There is also a chance to join Haslemere Travel for stylish sushi sessions all day.

A Tastings Trail are held throughout Saturday and there is a unique opportunity to visit some of Haslemere’s most interesting, and unusual historic sites and buildings as a result

of Heritage Open Day between 9am and 2pm from 9 - 12 September.

The Haslemere Museum will be hosting a number of short food lessons over the two weeks, from bread making to growing vegetables. The Supreme Sausage Competition starts on Saturday 11 at the Aga Shop from noon. On Sunday there is a Teddy Bears’ Picnic on Lion Green, with live stage shows, children’s stalls and an entertainer from 2pm to 4pm. Sunday is Pat Chapman’s Curry Night at The Georgian House Hotel at 6.30pm.

The winners of the Supreme Sausage competition are announced on Saturday 18 September at the Aga shop and on Wednesday 22 September a delicious lunch is served

at the Haslewey Centre with the winning sausages.

Branksome Place offers Pie and Mash night on Thursday 16 September and the Mayor’s Charity Gala Dinner starts at 7.30pm on Friday at the Georgian House Hotel raising money for the Haslemere Educational Museum and the Haslemere Hall.

The shops in Beacon Hill invite you to visit their street market and BBQ at the entrance to Beacon Hill Road from 11am until 3pm where a wide range of foods are available. The Wheatsheaf Inn and All Saints Church have their Italian Supper and Concert by Candlelight from 6.30pm.

The Festival ends on Sunday 19 September with events ranging from Crafty Chefs Toddlers’ Workshop at the Haslewey Centre to the Open Day at Lower Roundhurst Farm.

Haslemere Food Festival, www.haslemere.com/foodfestival

More than 1,000 people are expected for the 2010 Haslemere Beer Festival

in September. Now in its fourth year, this event is firmly established in the hearts and minds of real ale enthusiasts and music lovers in the South East.

The event returns to Haslemere Hall on Friday 10 and Saturday 11 September as part of the 2010 Haslemere Food Festival.

More than 40 great real ales, ciders and perries, a wide range of live music and delicious local food have proved a winning formula for the festival.

Friday and Saturday evenings are from 7pm to 11pm and feature a selection of great local bands organised by Mike Upjohn of Buskers Express. Saturday lunchtime between midday and 4pm has a more relaxing atmosphere with jazz to while away the afternoon. Hot food featuring local produce will be available at each session.

“Meet the Brewers” is a new feature of the

Saturday lunchtime session. Representatives of some of the breweries at this year’s

festival will be on hand to discuss their beers.

Simon Labrow, one of the organizers, said: “Specialising in beers from Surrey, Sussex and Hampshire the festival looks

to support local brewers, create a great atmosphere which brings the

local community together and to raise money for charity. Join us and drink for charity! Tickets are limited so buy them now.”Tickets for Haslemere Beer Festival,

a not-for-profit event, cost £5 for each session if bought in advance or £6 on the door. This includes a souvenir glass. Limited numbers of tickets are

available from Haslemere Hall Box Office in Bridge Road.

Haslemere Beer Festival, 01428 642161, www.haslemerehall.com

Taste SensationsThe fifth Haslemere Food Festival promises a mouth-watering menu of events for two weeks in early September

Haslemere holds a series of Heritage Open Days from Thursday 9 to

Sunday 12 September. This is a unique opportunity to visit some of the town’s most interesting and unusual historic sites and buildings.

Heritage Open Days celebrate architecture, culture and heritage across England, when buildings of every age, style and function open their doors to a series of free events, tours and activities, allowing visitors free access to interesting and fascinating properties.

Look inside some of Haslemere’s marvellous buildings and learn more.

Haslemere Visitor and local information centre, 01428 645425

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ore than 400 flocked to Applegarth Farm in July to see the ‘Shakesperience’, a unique

combination of a summer picnic supper, exhilarating polo and Shakespeare’s comedy Love’s Labour’s Lost.

“We were selling tickets right up to the last minute,” said organizer Vivien Harrison of Grayshott Concerts. “We’d ordered an extra 20 seats but even then we almost ran out.”

The evening began with an alfresco barbecue supper, prepared by Applegarth’s TV celebrity chef Guy Wolley, served at tables under the trees, while guests enjoyed the excitement of a professional polo match organised by ex-England team polo star Tom Benson of Polo4.

After the presentation of cups to winning team Huntington and to runners-up Polo4, guests strolled round to a specially constructed stage set on the edge of a beech copse to see the comedy performed by professionals, The

Guildford Shakespeare Company. “We’re delighted that so many local people

turned out to enjoy a wonderful summer’s evening,” said Applegarth MD and co-organiser, Will Benson. “Everyone seemed to have enjoyed themselves.”

“It was a perfect evening and a lovely event – atmospheric, innovative and completely charming,” said guest Kay Houlin. “It was a real Shakesperience! Let’s hope there’ll be more.”

Grayshott Concerts’ next event is on Saturday 11 September at St Luke’s Church, featuring world-famous pianist Howard Shelley performing Beethoven’s ‘Emperor’ piano concerto. More than half the tickets have already been sold.

Grayshott Concerts, 01428 606666Applegarth Farm, 01428 712777Polo4, 07920 445587

Karl Jenkins,

the internationally recognized composer and patron of Grayshott Concerts, will conduct his own masterpiece Stella Natalis especially for Grayshott in St Luke’s Church on 26 November.

Stella Natalis was top of the charts in the BBC Music magazine last year and has inspired audiences around the world.

“We are very excited to announce this,” says Vivien Harrison of Grayshott Concerts. “I adore his music – it’s so spiritual, moving and exciting.”

Karl became Grayshott Concerts’ patron last year after attending a local performance of his music. Karl was so impressed by the quality of the local group performing his work ‘Stabat Mater’ at Grayshott Concerts that, in reply to an invitation from Vivien, he said he would be honoured to be patron.

A recent survey shows that Karl is the most performed living composer in the ‘The Armed Man – A Mass for Peace’ has been performed live 1,000 times in 20 different countries.

In July Vivien and Peter Harrison were invited to the premiere of his latest work, Gloria, sung by a 2,500-strong choir at the Royal Albert Hall.

After receiving an OBE in 2005, Karl Jenkins was awarded a CBE in the 2010 Queen’s birthday honours list for his services to music. Grayshott Concerts, www.grayshottconcerts.co.uk

Elmer’s visit on 2 October will celebrate the launch of Grayshott Children’s Theatre at

the Village Hall. Elmer will perform at 11am and 2pm.

The production, by the award winning Blunderbus Theatre Company, is a vibrant and energetic adaptation of David McKee’s well-loved children’s books. It is a magical musical jungle adventure, aimed at children aged four to seven.

Tickets include the chance to have some fun

in the Café au Play after the show, do some drawing, try a bit of dressing up, and enjoy a drink and an Elmer biscuit.

Grayshott Children’s Theatre is a community-run, not-for-profit project which was set up thanks to the kind generosity of 10 local companies who have sponsored this first show.

The Christmas show is The Very Noisy Night on 18 December, with plans for three more shows in 2011, and visits from well-known authors and outdoor productions. Grayshott Children’s Theatre, www.grayshottchildrenstheatre.co.uk

Master musicianConcerts’ patron honours Grayshott

Applegarth attracts‘Shakesperience’ attracts a record audience. By Peter Harrison

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When considering garden design, to make the alfresco experience a comfortable and inviting one,

Christopher James from Graduate Landscapes suggests a warm, sunny position for a terrace, deck or patio.

“I find that often afternoon gatherings soon lead on to evening ones,” he says, “so it is best to have a position which receives the last of the evening sun and if possible much of the afternoon.

“Think carefully about location. You don’t want your guests traipsing long distances to the fridge or toilet, nor do you want to be far away from the action when preparing the food. Illuminate steps and pathways at dusk to ensure they are easy to negotiate.”

CookingThe Big Green Egg, available at the Cowdray Farm Shop, Midhurst, is a must have for anyone who loves to cook outdoors. It is an outdoor oven, based on the ancient design of the Indian Tandoor and the Japanese Kamado.

The Egg is constructed using highly durable ceramics, it is a grill, smoker and oven and can efficiently maintain temperatures between 80-400º Celsius. It can cook in any weather, be left outside all year round and won’t rust.

The thick ceramic walls make it fuel-efficient, and enable moisture and flavour retention. Cowdray Farm Shop manager Lucy Garner says: “We were searching for a premium quality cooking companion for the meat from our in-store butchery and the Egg ticked all the boxes.”

ContactGraduate Landscapes Ltd, 01428 724080 Cowdray Farm Shop, 01730 812799Mrs Rees, 01730 817479

BarbecueHost the Mrs Rees’s Recipes

Fish fillets wrapped in proscuittoLife in Haslemere loves fish on the barbecue. The proscuitto is wrapped around the fish to protect its delicate flesh from the fierce heat of the barbecue, as well as giving it a delicious flavour and texture. This can be made with either fillets of round fish, such as trout, cod and haddock, or with whole small fish such as sardines.

Ingredients (Serves four)4 fish fillets, or 4 small whole fish gutted and descaled8 slices proscuitto2 tbsp olive oilsalt and pepper

MethodCarefully place 2 slices of proscuitto together, slightly overlapping.Season one fillet with salt and pepper, then lay it out on the proscuitto, folding the proscuitto over the fish. Repeat with the other fillets. Place in the fridge for 15 minutes.Brush each fillet with olive oil, and cook on the barbecue for about 5 minutes per side, depending on its thickness.

Moroccan kebabsThis marinade is made with a spice blend called ras el-hanout, which can be bought in most supermarkets. These kebabs can be made with most meats, and is particularly good with chicken breasts, or lamb steaks. A delicious vegetarian alternative is to use halloumi.

Ingredients (Serves four)600g chicken breasts or lamb steaks or halloumi, cut into large chunksWooden skewers, soaked in water overnight (to stop them burning)For the marinade:3 tbsp ras el-hanoutJuice of 1 lemon3 garlic cloves, crushed2 tbsp olive oil

Method1. Mix all the marinade ingredients together. Add the meat/halloumi and stir well. Leave, covered in the fridge for up to 24 hours. 2. Thread the meat onto the skewers. Place on the barbecue and cook for 10 minutes, or until cooked, turning frequently.

TzatzikiServe your Moroccan kebabs with this light but creamy dip

Ingredients½ cucumber1 clove garlic, minced200g Greek yoghurtSmall bunch of mint roughly choppedSalt and pepper

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Make the most of your garden and the warm summer weather by eating out doors. Life in Haslemere asks local experts how to host the perfect barbecue (BBQ)

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We have over twenty years’ experience creating and nurturing stunning gardens. Whatever your requirements, we create the perfect solution for you and your family to enjoy for years to come. We apply the same exacting standards to every project, and offer a complete design, construction and maintenance service.

Visit our website to see a collection of our work and call us to arrange a free garden design consultation. www.graduatelandscapes.co.uk

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NEWS IN BRIEFTeam efforts

Eden Hair and Beauty salon have reached the

finals in their category of The British Business Hairdressing Awards. They are one of five contestants for the UK’s Salon Team of the Year. The whole team will represent Eden and Haslemere at the hairdressing industry’s awards grand finals in London in September. Meet and support the team at their annual Charity Fun Day on Sunday 8 August from 10am-2pm. The theme is ‘Bloomin Great Tea Party’ and staff will be in fancy dress. All proceeds will go to Cancer Care Charity.

Eden Hair and Beauty, www.edenhair.co.uk

Expansion

Liphook-based Mzuri Design has expanded to

include new Account Manager Zoë Dunn who joined the team in mid-July. “We’ve been looking for the right person to join us as we take Mzuri to the next level,” said Katherine Bolton, co-founder of Mzuri, a full service graphic design, marketing and website development agency. “Zoë is exactly who we’ve been looking for and her skills and personality are a great fit with what Mzuri is all about

Mzuri Design, www.mzuridesign.co.uk

Alan Baker & Co Interior Design was launched in June,

when Alan and Amanda Baker hosted an opening from their brand new premises on Weyhill.

With a team of experienced international designers, the new enterprise has evolved from an established flooring business. Alan said: “We enjoy a reputation for quality and excellence and have, for many years, been involved with interior design so it was a natural progression to formally expand into this area.”

The company aims to provide a ‘by appointment only’ service,

from simple remodelling projects through to larger renovation works that require architectural skills and project management.

Head designer Sahran Abeysundara has brought a fresh Sri-Lanken eye to the new interior design company. Sahran likes to mix antique and modern aspects in a room, which is evident from the eclectic show room “I strive to bring the range of assorted objects in a person’s home together to make them work,” he says.

Alan Baker & Co Interior Design, 01428 288313

L Nobbs, the established stationery shop known for

it’s finely dressed windows will open its doors to the public for a ‘Meet the business’ evening in the middle of August.

Julianne Evans is the third generation of her family to run JL Nobbs. The shop has stood since the 1890’s and was bought by Julianne’s grandfather in 1935.

Julianne will not only be celebrating 75 years of the family run JL Nobbs but will also boast a brand new modernised interior of her shop when she opens to the public in August.

“The shop is due a whole new facelift,” says Julianne “The last time it was done was over 20 years ago.”

The re-vamp will be new and

fresh without compromising the current layout so as not to alienate loyal customers. There will be a larger range of cards, new gifts and an abundance of stationary ready for those weeks leading up to going back to school.

JL Nobbs, 01428 643 996

espite tough competition from 100 agencies, Haslemere Travel won

the Specialist Travel Agent of the Year award at the annual Association of Independent Tour Operators (AITO) Specialist Travel Agents conference in Mallorca.

“I am truly delighted that

Haslemere Travel has been awarded 'Agent of the Year',” says Gemma Antrobus, managing director, Haslemere Travel.

“As this is voted for by our

fellow industry partners and tour operators, it is testament to the ongoing relationships that we forge and build in order to ensure

our clients have the best possible experience when travelling with us.”

AITO Specialist Travel Agents is the leading organization of its kind in the UK with more than 140 members.

Haslemere Travel, 01428 658777

Natural progressionA new Weyhill enterprise aims to provide wide ranging interior design services

In design (LtoR), Amanda Baker, Cathline Paul, Sahran Abeysundara,

April Barrow, Alan Baker, Melanie Odell and Melissa King

JL Nobbs re-furb

Travelling to the topHaslemere Travel scooped a top industry prize at an international conference

Flying high: (left to right) Di Brownrigg holding the trophy prize, Gemma Antrobus with their winning certificate, and

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Your LOCAL AGA SHOP is: 35 High St, Haslemere, Surrey GU27 2HJTel: 01428 652873

At Haslemere you’ll be welcomed by an experienced, friendly team who are passionate about introducing and demonstrating on the cooker.Whether you’re an experienced AGA owner or still exploring the options, we’re here to help you. AGA owners tell us its the best cooker in the world!

Visit the AGA shop to Þnd out more about the Open Week in September

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When struggling with ideas and inspiration for the interior of your home, a little professional help can

save you time, stress and money, and help you get the right ambiance you are looking for.

Claire Cipollone is a local professional interior designer who can help with all interior decorating anxieties. “I will create an inspirational design scheme based on your tastes, ideas and budgets,” says Claire “Having discussed with you your requirements, I will find everything necessary to deliver a fabulous, inspirational design.”

Claire can take the stress out of refreshing your home with expert knowledge about patterns, textures, balance and colour etc for a simple paint colour scheme or a full design service.

Must haves for the home

It is nice to treat yourself once and a while to some modern and stylish pieces for your home. sometimes just a small piece of new furniture or a stylish painting for your wall can make a room feel fresh and rejuvenated. Life in Haslemere found some quirky new pieces in the local area

L’stampe prints supplied by art

Consultancy for Gallery One

turquoise teapot stack by Gemma Wightman, Gallery One

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Dulux Design Service,0845 8806888CaRRoL BoYeS, 01428 652 628Gallery One, 01428 609001Grayshott Pottery, 01428 604404Greathurst Interiors, 01428 651122

Lazy Daisy, brand-new limited edition collection by Dartington at Grayshott Pottery

handmade pewter salad servers -

Woman/Man at CaRRoL BoYes

£106.00

Colefax & Fowler fabrics for 2010 at Greathurst Interiors range from florals to neat geometrics and, in design, from traditional to contemporary.

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ou can imagine, as you walk down the high street and the little roads and alleys around Midhurst, what life was like in 1621 when the population was only 400. The streets were

busy with people shopping at the local butchers, grocers, blacksmiths and weavers, while horses and carriages kicked up dust along the road.

Midhurst, from the Old English ‘Middeherst’, means the middle wood. Sources indicate that Midhurst has been inhabited for well over 2,000 years. The well-preserved market town has no Roman remains nor is it mentioned in the Domesday Book.

It is said that Midhurst developed from 1103. Now Midhurst thrives with many businesses, restaurants, pubs and hotels.

It is situated within the beautiful Cowdray Estate, which has a big impact on the town. The relationship between the estate and the town goes back centuries and is still felt strongly today.

The Cowdray Estate consists of the Cowdray Ruins, the partly restored ruins of the grand Tudor manor house of Cowdray House, a victim of fire in 1793; the Walled Garden; the Cowdray Golf Club; and the Cowdray Park polo grounds which attract many visitors to the town every summer.

The home of poloSet in Viscount Cowdray's 16,500 acre West Sussex estate, Cowdray Park is recognized worldwide as the home of British polo. The game of polo has been played at Cowdray for almost a century, the first competitive tournaments were recorded in 1910 and by the 1920’s competitions were established.

John Cowdray built up the country's leading string of polo ponies during the early post-war years. In 1953 the first international tournament after the Second World War was held at Cowdray, the Coronation Cup, originally presented in 1911 to celebrate the coronation of King George V. Teams from England, the US, Argentina and Chile were present.

The Gold Cup continues to be the highlight of the polo season at Cowdray. Sponsored since 1995 by leading champagne house Veuve

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The Spread Eagle HotelAmong the quaint old buildings and small cobbled roads that still exist stands one of the town’s four traditional taverns, The Spread Eagle Hotel. The first-known mention of the hotel was in 1627 but it may well date from much earlier. Once a coaching inn but now a top spa and hotel, the oldest part of the building has mediaeval foundations and a timber-framed structure.

Nowadays guests can stay in the traditionally furnished rooms and eat in the historic dining room with huge oak beams and an open fireplace. The old stables have been converted into a function room with a small bar and doors opening out onto a garden area. With old Bayeux tapestries on the wall and the original windows and timber framing, the Spread Eagle Hotel retains the past on both the inside and outside.

The Angel HotelIn North Street, the Angel Hotel has stood on the same site since 1652. So named, they say, because it was a resting place for the Pilgrim Fathers who would stay only at establishments which bore the sign of the angel.

The Angel has been the bolthole for several famous notaries, such as H G Wells, Hilaire Belloc, King George V, and Guy Fawkes, who was the butler at nearby Cowdray Castle.

Recently, the hotel has been beautifully restored with 15 bedrooms with luxury bathrooms and fluffy pillows; welcome treats for a tired traveller. The new restaurant, Bentley’s Grill, specializes in Argentinean Steaks and has a selection of dishes to suit every taste.

The hotel’s function suite, The Courtroom, was once the Midhurst Magistrates Court and still retains the beautiful carved wooden fireplace and the recently discovered secret compartments in which the judge concealed

the bottle of grog that got him through the day.

Other attractionsOther Midhurst attractions include Midhurst Castle and The Weald and Downland Museum. It’s close to Chichester and Goodwood and is perfect for exploring the beautiful Southdowns.

Midhurst Tourist Information, 01730 817322

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istory tells us that the Spread Eagle Hotel has been a resting place for

weary travellers passing through Midhurst since before 1430. Since then, the hotel has seen numerous guests come and go and many owners and landlords keeping happy customers coming through the doors.

The bedrooms at the Spread Eagle are traditionally furnished and all have en-suite bathrooms. Each room has historic and interesting features. The Oak Room, for instance, is panelled in original oak beams; and one of its windows, which hides behind an oak cupboard, was bricked up in 1805 to avoid the ‘Window Tax’.

The lounge bar, with two open fireplaces, is the oldest part of the hotel and is tastefully furnished to suit the historic building. This leads into the dining room where the renowned Spread Eagle cuisine is served beneath oak beams, with another open fireplace.

The original stables of the hotel built in 1650 were converted in 1971 into the grand Jacobean Hall, now used as a function room. Doors from this stone building open out onto a well-kept garden so that drinks can be enjoyed on the lawn.

The traditional exterior and

well-trod floorboards of the hotel section of the building lead into the distinctively contemporary Aquila Spa, which boasts modern facilities underneath a Scandinavian-style wooden ceiling.

The spa has an air-conditioned fitness suite and an indoor heated swimming pool, Cascade Spa Pool, Scandinavian sauna and Turkish steam room. The many beauty treatments available help to relieve the body and mind. Visitors only have a short stroll down a corridor to the conservatory where lunch or just a refreshing beverage can be served.

The Spread Eagle Hotel and Spa, South Street, Midhurst, GU29 9NH, 01730 816911www.hshotels.co.uk

TASTEand traditionCOMPETITION

Your chance to winWin an indulgent Spa day for two at the Spread Eagle Hotel and Spa in Midhurst.

Your exclusive Spa day at the Spread Eagle will include a two-course lunch with a glass of wine in the hotel restaurant, full use of the swimming pool and spa and a 55-minute treatment consisting of back exfoliation, back massage and an Elemis skin specific taster facial. Life in Haslemere is certain that at the end of the day the winner of this perfect prize will leave feeling like time has stood still.

Answer these three questions correctly:

1 When was the window in the Oak Room bricked up?

2 What room is in the oldest part of the building?

3 What style of ceiling has the Aquila Spa got?

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Terms & ConditionsEntries must be received by Monday 6 September. One entry per person. The winner will be announced by a draw of all the correct entries in the October-November issue of Life in Haslemere. The judges’ decision is final. No cash alternative is available. By entering the competition you accept that your data can be passed on to the sponsors at the Spread Eagle Hotel. Employees of Life Magazines and associates of the sponsoring companies are not allowed to submit entries.

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The game’s

The future of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s former home at Undershaw, in Hindhead, is far from elementary. By Nick Keith

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Opinion: Save UndershawThe case of the Undershaw Planning Permission is baffling. John Gibson is right, and Undershaw must be saved. Conan Doyle and Sherlock Holmes are international heroes and their heritage deserves better attention.

No doubt the planners mean well, and this site has been empty for many years. But the Fossway plan to turn Undershaw into eight homes is wrong, in my view. The community must rise up and protest to protect this incredible local asset which, if sensibly developed, would attract visitors from around the world, and bring in much-needed tourist revenue to the area.

Now it’s up to us to stand up and support the Trust in its late bid to Save Undershaw. Contact Lynn Gale, a director of the Trust, on 01428 602907. Email: [email protected]

As Sherlock Holmes would say to his famous sidekick, Dr Watson, “The game’s afoot.”

ndershaw was designed in the 1890s for Conan Doyle, who wrote some of his famous stories in the house,

including ‘The Hound of the Baskervilles’. He also received many famous authors there, such as J M Barrie (Peter Pan) and Bram Stoker (Dracula).

Now the old house is under threat, as Fossway, the developer which has owned the property since 2004, was given planning permission on 9 June for plans to build a nine-unit residential development at Undershaw. Waverley Borough Council (WBC) Southern Planning Committee gave permission, with certain conditions for Fossway to fulfil.

This turn of events has evoked a strong reaction from the Undershaw Preservation Trust (UPT), formed in 2009. Led by John Gibson, an architect and Holmes’ expert having published five books on the author, the Trust and opponents of this scheme are seeking justice for Undershaw.

The Trust seeks to take the case to the courts and to the local government ombudsman. Director John Gibson has given all his papers to a QC to see whether there is a case for contesting the planning decision through a Judicial Review. (English Heritage have warned that planning decisions can be overturned in court only if they are proved to be “fundamentally flawed in planning law”).

The Trust has told WBC in writing that it is lodging a complaint to the local government ombudsman of the council’s dealings with Undershaw – which stands out of sight of the A3 on the left having gone through the Hindhead lights heading south.

A member of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors, John Gibson is prepared to put his own money into defending Undershaw if the Trust gets a positive legal

response.He told Life in Haslemere: ”I don’t think the

Waverley councilors realize what an important house Undershaw is. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle was an internationally known writer of major repute. A first edition of one of his major works is set to fetch over £400,000 at auction.”

If Undershaw was in any other country with a love of Sherlock Holmes, John Gibson is sure that it would have been preserved through investment as a museum and monument – a visitor attraction which would bring fans flocking to Hindhead, especially when it becomes more rural next year after the A3 tunnel opens. This, he added, would mean substantial income for the whole area from visitors, whereas now all revenue would go out of the area into the hands of the developers.

He insisted that, before the decision was made on 9 June, WBC had been sent an alternative application to revive Undershaw as “a single dwelling, a family home open to the public several days in the year.” He claims WBC had received this plan from Max Norris, but “had chosen to ignore it”.

The Fossway plans allow for a gazebo on a public footpath beyond the south side of the grounds from where people can view the site from afar. Fossway is required to meet the WBC conditions by September, and UPT must declare its intentions within three months of September planning approval.

A Judicial Review would halt any plans by the owners to begin work and prevent them from selling Undershaw until the Judge made the decision. The plight of Undershaw has ‘ gone national’ with a feature in the Guardian, which says that the Trust campaign is being backed by Julian Barnes, Stephen Fry, Ian Rankin, among others, and the

author’s descendants. As this Life in Haslemere approaches publication, The Trust was organizing a letter to The Times, signed by over 40 high profiled individuals.

Robin Pellow, Waverley’s Head of Democratic Services, told Life in Haslemere: “Regarding Mr Gibson’s concerns around our handling of his application, he wrote to Waverley to set out his dissatisfaction with the handling of planning issues relating to Undershaw.

“These concerns are now being dealt with through our complaints procedure and Waverley will respond to him within 10 working days.” The council’s views are available from the online link below.Undershaw, www.saveundershaw.comWaverley BC, www.waverley.gov.uk L

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New kitchen, new plans

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Observer Ethical Awards 2010, voted for by the public. The award was presented by actor Colin Firth and The Observer’s Lucy Siegle at a star-studded ceremony at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London this summer.

This is Riverford’s third Observer award: last year the company won Best Ethical Business and its farm restaurant the Field Kitchen was named

Best Ethical Restaurant in the Observer Food Monthly Awards.

Andy Dwyer, who runs Riverford’s Surrey franchise, said: “We have a loyal and growing number of customers who recognize that business is not just about making money and profits.”

Other winners included campaigner Hugh Fearnley Whittingstall, politician Caroline Lucas and Gordon Roddick.

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Arms in Henley, near Fernhurst, for 25 years before he took it over in 2008. Two and a half years later the former Aga salesman says he has big plans for his 16-century hillside coaching inn.

The newly extended kitchen has allowed Simon Goodman, head chef, to express his full potential as Pub Chef of the Year. The kitchen can now cater for the hungry guests that come to sit in the tranquil surroundings and try the famous Duke of Cumberland food.

Giles Coren, TV presenter and food critic, writes of The Duke, “Terrific food: local, seasonal and straight-forward. You just couldn’t ask for more from an English spring afternoon.”

To keep up with the demand for Simon’s fresh food, the dining area has been extended. This does not compromise the cosy atmosphere in the bar area, with its log fire and traditional gas lighting. Wooden panelling sourced from the nearby Cowdray Estate ensures the

extension retains the style of the building.

Tables are tucked away in the beautiful gardens meticulously cared for by Percy the gardener. A stream trickles into small pools inhabited by trout which are used for the kitchen’s fresh fish dishes.

Sunday 22 August will see the launch of the renovation. Bands and food stalls will help to celebrate and funds raised will go to support the Duke White School in India, a charity supported by Lord and Lady Cowdray.The Duke of Cumberland Arms, 01428 652280

The popular Duke of Cumberland pub has a charity re-launch party in August

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y daughter’s going to be four and yet I felt under pressure to book Kylie to keep the little ones amused. But

rather than paying a few hundred pounds I thought I would go it alone and organise an old-fashioned party at our Haslemere house.

Writing out the invites was no easy task; the pen had just dried on the first one, when my daughter announced: “Actually, I don’t want him to come because he called me a worm 10 days a go.” Now she tells me!

Little did I know, these days no child can lose a party game, all children are winners and in each neatly-wrapped layer of pass the parcel a sweet or present must pop out because this is what children expect. In my day, pass the parcel was one present wrapped up in crumpled layers of newspaper. How times have changed! So 15 layers of sweet-laden wrappers later I‘d accomplished my first mission.

I was writing clues for the treasure hunt and felt very pleased with myself, until my husband pointed out that the party guests were 4 and my cryptic clues would be better suited to the Krypton Factor, so I went back to the drawing board.

When it comes to the party food it used to be jelly and ice cream, now you have to swap lolly sticks for carrot sticks and ice cream for humus to cater for children whose parents will only eat healthy food. I tried to strike a balance between the two.

I think the party bag fills every mother with horror. We are haunted by party folk-lore where every child was given an iPod or two first class return tickets to New York. Some bubbles and a bouncy ball just can’t compete, but that’s what I went for, I didn’t want to set the bar too high for future parties.

Then the big day arrived. At 3pm, the door bell rang and a small smiling super

hero appeared followed by an Indian and lots of princesses all ready and waiting to be entertained. The pressure was on, children can be very critical and honest and if they don’t like something they won’t spare your blushes. As the first game began all eager eyes were on me, it was like being a stand up comedian, on an empty stage, not knowing if you were going to be a hit or heckled off stage.

To give credit to all the children they were impeccably behaved and made my job easy, so it was a huge relief when the last superhero flew out of the house. Although it was a traditional party with no glitz or glamour I hope fun was had by all. I am already planning what to do for my next party; I just need to track down the number of Kylie’s agent.

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I’ve buried my head in the sand for too long and with Lucy’s fourth birthday fast approaching I decided it was time to hold her first proper party. It should be an exciting time, but it filled me with dread, who do we invite, the whole class or just her closest friends? Where to hold it at home or a hall? Do I pay an entertainer or do it myself ? Decisions decisions. . .

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oneysuckle Weeks’ wonderful performance pulled this production of Shaw’s famous play up on to its

feet. She has the on-stage magnetism that makes a star and her humour and passion brought life to a production which at times felt flat.

Honeysuckle, our very own West Sussex girl, has a sister and a brother, both actors, and says she was encouraged by her parents to act. She was a member of the Chichester Festival Youth Theatre for six years and successfully managed the transition between being a child actor and an adult actor.

It wasn’t all plain sailing, and at one point the work dried up, “I became depressed,” she said, “and I took a break to do a degree.” Then she landed the part of Sam Stewart in the long-running Foyle’s War on ITV and Honeysuckle was on the up again.

She was thrilled to be asked to play Eliza at Chichester’ “It felt like a home-coming. I jumped up and down with joy. It is one of the best things to have happened to me and it does seem somehow fitting to return to the place where it started.”

Honeysuckle plays Eliza with wit, intelligence and charm. Her comedic skills are so evident in the second act as she attempts to walk, talk and sit in a ladylike fashion aided and abetted by Stephanie Cole's powerful and reassuring presence as Mrs Higgins. The brilliant Phil Davis, recently seen on television in Sherlock Holmes: A Study in Pink, plays Eliza’s father, Alfred Doolittle.

Shaw wrote his well-known classic Pygmalion in 1912 after developing a great interest in phonetics in the late 1880s. His central

character Professor Higgins was loosely based on Henry Sweet, the much-respected, though apparently ill-natured, leading phonetician of the day.

The story is one of the best known in English theatre: how the Professor takes on a bet with the affable Colonel Pickering that he can, in six months, pass a cockney flower girl off as duchess at the Ambassador’s ball. The Professor is all upper class, hard-hearted bachelor; Eliza is a bawling, emotional, hard-working, cockney gal.

At times the play feels wordy and dated, and Rupert Everett plays Professor Higgins as rather a lumbering one-dimensional character - an eccentric academic, a mummy's boy, However, Shaw was not the misogynist he has often been taken for. He did value the promotion of women's rights – Higgins and dear Colonel Pickering just make it hard to believe.

We have to wait until the final scene, when Higgins is trying to persuade Eliza to stay in his household. He has obviously fallen for her though he is too emotionally mute to understand, and Eliza professes she could never live with someone so ill-mannered.

Colonel Pickering, on the other hand has, she says, always been a model of beautiful manners and gentlemanly behaviour. “The difference between a lady and a flower girl,” she tells Higgins, “is not how she behaves but how she is treated.”

Though there is much to enjoy in this production of Pygmalion, it does not do justice to the brilliance of Shaw’s writing. But Honeysuckle Weeks alone makes the ticket well worthwhile.

Factfile Honeysuckle Weeks• Born: 1 August 1979 in Cardiff to Robin

and Susan Weeks.• Her name: Honeysuckles were in bloom

when she was born.• Raised: Chichester and Petworth.• Siblings: younger sister and brother, Perdita

and Rollo, both actors.• Education: Roedean School and Pembroke

College, Oxford (upper-2nd class honours degree in English).

• Career: Child member of the Chichester Festival Theatre's Youth Theatre. Since 2002, has starred as Samantha Stewart in three ITV series of Foyle's War opposite Michael Kitchen.

• Awards: Nominated in the Most Popular Newcomer category at the National Television Awards, 2004.

• Married: Lorne Stormonth-Darling, July 2007

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The Chichester Festival Theatre (CFT) season gathers pace in August with

the brilliant comedy double bill of The Critic (Sheridan) and The Real Inspector Hound (Stoppard) running to the 28th in the Minerva, where Howard Brenton’s Ragged Trousered Philanthropists continues until 26th. In the main theatre, Pygmalion remains in rep with the thrilling 42nd Street (ends 28 Aug)

From 9 September to 9 October, Michael Pennington star’s in Ibsen’s The Master Builder in the main theatre, where Enron returns for a short run (sold out from the 10 to 18 September).

Turgenev’s popular tale of A Month in the Country closes the 2010 season on the main stage from 24 September 16 October. Adapted by leading Irish playwright Brian Friel, stars Kenneth Cranham and Janie Dee.CFT, 01243 718812, www.cft.org.uk

A change in season demands a change in fashion, but this year it is not the

fashionistas of New York, Paris, Milan or even London that are dictating the latest ‘must haves’. It is the tres chic young people at the Wey Centre Haslemere that have shown what is on trend.

Inspired by the make do and mend era, the young people of Haslemere, aged 14 to 15, have altered and customised charity shop bargains and have even made outfits from scrap pieces of material. The five girls, who are working towards their Duke of Edinburgh Award, displayed their work ‘Credit Crunch Couture’ at the Haslemere Educational Museum throughout June.

The students spent six months honing their sewing talents, they learned the skills necessary to organise and market an event and have also filmed and edited their own fashion show. With the help of Surrey County Council, youth workers and volunteers each participant created a collection of their own showing that frugal fashion doesn’t have to look cheap.Haslemere Educational Museum, www.haslemeremuseum.co.uk/events

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Geraldine Keith went to Pygmalion at Chichester agog to see Rupert Everett play Professor Higgins, but Honeysuckle Weeks captured her heart as Eliza Doolitle

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Renowned local sculptor Faith Winter opens VivArtis 2010,

Southern England’s largest art and sculpture show this autumn.

VivArtis is a three-week arts festival at King Edward’s School in Witley, with the show running from 26 September to 17 October. Now in its 14th year, it features art, sculpture, music and photography. More than 400 professional and amateur artists, and a large contribution from King Edward’s

own pupils will be exhibiting at the art and sculpture show.

The exhibition tends to attract a huge following, from London dealers to fellow artists and people with a passion for art.

Evelyn Phillips, Director of the Art Exhibition, says: “I am very excited that VivArtis attracts so much talent and enthusiasm from artists of different abilities and styles.”

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Katy Teasdale, Osteopath at Haslemere Osteopathic

Clinic, embarks on a humanitarian medical expedition to Africa in September with the Divinity Foundation, which nurtures orphaned, abandoned and impoverished children.

Katy’s expedition takes her to Kenya’s capital city Nairobi and then north to Pokot. The team will hold camps to serve impoverished communities in Kibera, Kangemi and Eastleigh slums. They will deal with

musculo-skeletal problems, work to improve mechanisms in the body to speed up healing, and help with conditions such as chest congestion.

Contribute by donating cash or items, such as used clothes, blow-up toys, colouring pencils, crayons, colouring books and sweets. The medical team also values diagnostic equipment that is useable and no longer needed.

Haslemere Osteopathic Clinic, 01428 651067

Volunteer Centre Haslemere, at High

Lane Community Centre, has launched a new drop-in service. Staff from the centre will run regular sessions at new venues, where anyone interested in volunteering can go for a chat, ask questions and find out about local volunteering opportunities.

Katherine Clements, Outreach Worker for Haslemere, said: “We want to make it as easy as possible for people to come and talk to us about the opportunities that volunteering can offer.

We work with hundreds of local organisations and are constantly seeking new volunteers to join us. This new service will make it more convenient for people to drop in and have a chat with us, at a time and place that suits them.”

Volunteer Centre Haslemere covers a wide area including Grayshott, Godalming, Chiddingfold and surrounding villages.

Volunteer Centre Haslemere, 01428 661166, Tuesday to Friday, 10am to 1pm

new Volunteer Awards scheme, supported by the Rotary Club and

Tindle Newspapers Ltd, has been launched in Haslemere. The awards recognize people in the Haslemere district who have donated an exceptional service to the town or an individual in some way.

“There will be a lot of medals handed out to begin with,” says Hamish Donaldson who will chair a small committee to judge the nominations.

Twice a year the panel will go through the applications and pick the individuals who they think most deserve an award.

The first ceremony will take

place on Tuesday 7 December in the Haslemere Museum, in a cocktail party format, and the outstanding volunteers will be acknowledged and praised for their services to the town.

After this, there will be two sets of judging and prize-giving every year. Volunteers must be nominated twice and the judging panel will have the final say.

Download application forms from the Haslemere website or pick them up from the Haslemere Museum, Town Hall or the library.

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CorreCtion in issue 2 of Life in Haslemere, February-March 2007, we quoted Simon Labrow as saying “My wife Sabina is doing a law degree…” We are asked to point out that this is incorrect as she gained her law degree in 1997.

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aking small changes while you are on holiday will help local

people to benefit and protect the environment in their area. Local independent travel agency Haslemere Travel is an avid supporter of the UK’s Travel Foundation charity and their initiatives for sustainable tourism. Here are their 10 green tips:• Buy locally. Buying locally

made souvenirs and eating and drinking at local cafes benefit the local community.

• Respect the local culture and traditions. Dress and act appropriately for the place that you are visiting.

• Use water sparingly. Take short showers rather than baths and inform staff if you are happy to reuse towels and bed linen.

• Remove packaging from items that you are taking on holiday. Many countries can not cope with high levels of waste, and do not have recycling services as we do in the UK.

• Book excursions with local suppliers and tour guides. This will enrich your experience and help to support the local economy; hire a car only if you have to.

• Turn down/off heating and air-conditioning when not required, and turn off the TV rather than leaving it on standby.

• Do not step on, touch or remove any coral when you are snorkelling. It is extremely fragile.

• Do not have your photo taken with any ‘wild animals’. These animals are often taken from the wild when young, and may be mistreated and killed when they get too large or difficult to handle.

• On safari, book your trips with a licensed and trained guide so that you can enjoy your day out and the wild animals are not disturbed or threatened by your presence.

• Don’t buy products made from

endangered or wild animals and plants, including coral, shells, starfish, horns, teeth and animal skins and fur.

• Do three simple things whenever you are on holiday to help make holidays greener and have a positive impact on

the places you visit, and on the people and animals that live there.

Vote for Haslemere Travel in the UK’s National Travel Awards at www.haslemeretravel.co.uk Closing date is the 30 September 2010.

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mpressive swims from Danny Anderson, aged 20, earned him a gold and two silver medals in the

50m, 100m & 200m breaststroke in the senior championships. Tom Kennedy, 18, gained a full set of gold, silver and bronze medals from the 200m & 100m butterfly and the 200m freestyle.

Tom, who swam the 200m butterfly for Team England at the World School Games, was in scintillating form, winning this event by more than four seconds. Ellie Loveman, 15, completed the individual haul with a hard-

fought bronze in the 100m breaststroke.In the youth championships Lawrie

Stockdale, 14, won a gold, two silver and a bronze medal in three different strokes in the multi-disability events.

Personal bests and impressive swims throughout the squad included strong performances from Jeremy Goddin (17), Amy Edmonds (15), Holly Chapman (15), Suzy Perry (17), Tom Williams (18), and Zack Rushby (15).

The boys 400m Freestyle relay squad – Tom Kennedy, Jeremy Goddin, Chris Morgan

and Tom Williams – dominated their race to win gold. This performance crowned these championships, which were split between the 50m pools at Portsmouth and Crawley.

Haslemere now have 10 individual swimmers and 2 relay teams who will take their talents onto the national stage where they will compete with the best swimmers in the country.

Delighted Head Coach Lawrie Thomson said: “To compete with the biggest clubs in the south of England is a great achievement and I am so proud of all our swimmers.”

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The new ‘Create a Star’ sets out to encourage people, especially youngsters,

with high potential in their chosen sport to play at an international level.

Chris Grimes, Chairman of Sport Haslemere says, “There is a lot of sporting talent in Haslemere which has been recognised at the annual Haslemere Sports Awards. There are exceptionally strong swimmers, a number of potential athletes and a tennis star that is sixth in the county for his age.”

‘Create a Star’ will help fund them to receive the training and equipment needed to support them to perform at the highest level. The scheme, subject to charity commission approval, expects to sponsor individuals with a fund supported by local organizations, businesses, charities and individuals.

The amount of annual funding will depend on how quickly the fund grows. The target is £25,000, and the Haslemere Sport Association already has a kitty of £10,000.

Any individual in the area demonstrating

potential in any Olympic sport can apply. An independent selection panel will consider the applications and base their final decision on past performances and support from their club or region.

Chris Grimes, Sport Haslemere, 01428 607176

Top fashions, dance, design, DJs, art, a Vintage High Street and great

live music with dozens of top bands and artists performing – including The Faces, Sandie Shaw, Earth Wind and Fire, Heaven 17 and Joy Division.

Vintage at Goodwood will have period vehicles galore. Classic cars and bikes, hot rods, scooters, commercial vehicles, camper vans and caravans will be on display, with popular and desirable vehicles representing each decade, from the 1940s through to the 1980s.

In July the Goodwood Festival of Speed saw Formula 1 motor racing champions Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton among the many big attractions novelties. Both took a turn behind the wheel of the 1986 world championship winning McLaren driven by Alain Prost. Current champion Button said it was “the best day of his life”.

Other F1 stars included Mark Webber, later winner of the British Grand Prix at Silverstone. Among the heroes from the past were Sir Stirling Moss, Sir Jackie Stewart and Damon Hill.

Hundreds of great cars and motorcycles tried the famous 1/16 mile Goodwood climb. Jackie Stewart took the wheel of the Lotus 38/1 which had won the Indy 500 in 1965 in the hands of Jim Clark but had not been out since then.

After Vintage at Goodwood in August you can look forward to the Goodwood Revival on 17-19 September.Goodwood, www.goodwood.com

Gayle Vickers, from Haslemere has been selected

to represent Great Britain in the ITU Triathlon Sprint Distance World Championships in Budapest, Hungary in September this year. This is a huge achievement for Gayle, a personal trainer, “This is my first year trying out so I was really surprised”. She now has to train hard until September.

Gayle is now looking for a sponsor to help with costs for travel, payment, accommodation, race kit and other basic things.Gayle Vickers, 07787117508

Create A StarA new initiative by Sport Haslemere aims to help young sporting talent reach the top through funding

Progress in the poolTeam Haslemere enjoyed great success at the 2010 South East Regional Youth & Senior Swimming Championships. By Darren White

Car Heaven at VintageFrom 13-15 August the gates will open to the first Vintage at Goodwood, the new annual festival celebrating five decades of British cool from the 1940s through to the 1980s.

(L to R) Nick Chilton, Chairman of Active Waverley: Tony Manos, Director of Haslemere Sport Association; Melanie Odell, Haslemere Town Mayor; Carole Cockburn, Mayor of Waverley; Alistair Cockburn; Chris Grimes, Chairman of Sport Haslemere; Don Stacey and Andrew McQuillen

Gayle Vickers

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This year 20 teams entered the Veuve Clicquot Gold Cup,

a major international polo event and the premier tournament in the UK. After 40 matches over two months, Dubai Polo team beat Lechuza Caracas 14-12 in the final on 18 July.

Dubai led for most of the first half of the game, but by the end of the fourth chukka the scores were 9-9. In the last two chukkas Dubai took the lead again with some very close goals by Aldolfo

Cambasio for a narrow victory.The champagne was flowing

from Veuve Clicquot, who have sponsored the event since 1995, and the VIP tent was brimming with finely dressed guests. Notables included Ruby Wax, Greg Rusedski, Belinda Jagger, and the host Lord Cowdray.

The afternoon weather was perfect, with a cloudless sky, as spectators bagged prime spots for their picnic blankets and enjoyed an exciting day.

After 10 games of the season, Haslemere CC

1st XI were in second place in their Fuller's Brewery Surrey County League division and promotion was looking likely.

They have played most of the other top sides, and in their final fixtures they faced teams in the bottom half of the division.

The strengths of the side have come from Graham Boxall's positive captaincy and batting. The top five batsmen have all scored around 250 runs so far.

They team has called on only 16 players to attain this position, and their last game of the season is on 28 August.

Straight bats

Haslemere cricket team: Back Row: J. Morley (Secretary/Scorer), L. Clement, C. Sturt, L. Thayre, K. Gray, S. Williams, D. Boxall, S. Eastment, P. Dudley, M. Walsh (Chairman/Umpire) Front Row: N. Cooper, G. Boxall (Captain), M. Boxall (President), A. Hastilow (Vice Captain), CJ Hooker

Hot cup finalDubai won the Gold Cup polo tournament at Cowdray in July. By Aimee Plant

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Sunday 1 AugustFarmers’ MarketVenue: Haslemere High StreetTime: 10am1.30 pmContact: 01483 523088.

Sunday 1 AugustPolo4 Open DayVenue: Applegarth FarmTime: 1.30pm –5pmContact: Estelle Benson, 07811 942096

Tuesday 3 August to Saturday 28 AugustArt exhibition by Roger Dellar Venue: Haslemere Educational MuseumContact: 01428 642112

Sunday 8 AugustSummer Fun Day Venue: Branksome Place

Time: 11am-4pmPrice: £3, Children freeContact: 0844 980 2302

Sunday 8 August‘Bloomin Great Tea Party’Charity Fun DayVenue: Eden Hair and BeautyTime: 10am-2pmContact: 01428 658548

Saturday 14 August Beacon Hill Fun DayVenue: Beacon HillTime: All day

Friday 13 - Sunday 15 August Vintage at GoodwoodVenue: Goodwood EstateTime: from 11amWeb: www.vintageatgoodwood.com

Saturday 21 AugustSummer Picnic and Family Fun DayVenue: St Ives SchoolTime: 2pm to 5pmContact:haslemeregrantsand [email protected].

Sunday 22 AugustCharity Cricket Match for MacmillanVenue: Fernhurst Recreation GroundTime: 12noon - 7pm

Monday 23 AugustToast and RoastVenue: Haslewey CentreTime: 12.30 pmPrice: £7.50Contact: 01428 658190

Wednesday 25 AugustFilm: “Rebecca’s Wild Farm”Venue: Haslemere Educational MuseumTime: 7.30-9pmPrice: £2.50Contact: 01428 641241

Thursday 26 AugustBonkers about Balls sports summer holiday campVenue: Tri-Golf Practice CentreTime: 10am – 3pmContact: Iain Looms, 01428 713131

Wednesday 27 JulyCar Boot SaleVenue: Country Market, KingsleyTime: 9amContact: 01420 472486

Saturday 4th to 11th September 116th Haslemere Art Society Exhibition Venue: Haslemere Educational Museum Time: 10am-5pm, Tuesday to Saturday Contact: www.haslemereartsociety.org

Saturday 4 to Sunday 19 SeptemberFifth Haslemere Food Festival 2010Cooking, growing; tasting food; farmers and Italian markets; wine tasting; Beer Festival; competitions; Mayors Charity Dinner and much moreVenues: VariousContact: www.haslemere.com/foodfestival Sunday 5 SeptemberFarmers’ MarketVenue: High Street and behind Collingwood BatchellorTime: 10am-1.30pmContact: 01483 523088

Monday 6 SeptemberAn evening at Vanessa’s VineyardVenue: Pegasus Vineyard

Time: 6.45pmPrice: £15Contact: 01428 648716

Thursday 9 September Heritage Open Days Evening Town WalkVenue: Outside Haslemere MuseumTime 7pm - 8.30pm Contact: 01428 642 112 Sunday 12 SeptemberHaslemere’s Heritage: Heritage Open Days 2010Venue: HaslemereContact: [email protected]

Friday 10 to Saturday 11 September Haslemere Beer Festival 2010Venue: Haslemere HallTime: Friday 7pm-11pm, Saturday 12-4pm and 7pm-11pmContact: www.haslemerehall.com

Thursday 16 September Haslemere Food Festival: Pie & Mash NightVenue: Branksome Place Time: From 7pmPrice: £9.95 per person

Saturday 18 SeptemberAge Concern Fundraising QuizVenue: Haslewey, Lion GreenTime: Evening

Sunday 26th SeptemberWedding ShowVenue: Branksome PlaceTime: 11am-2pmContact: 01428 664600

Sunday 26 September to Sunday 17 October 2010VIVARTIS 2010Venue: King Edward’s School, WitleyTime: 10am and 5pm. (26 Sept 2pm-5pm)Contact: Judith Mott, 01428 686773

Tuesday 21 SeptemberJazz Night: Clive Wilson’s New Orleans SerenadersVenue: Haslemere HallTime: 7.30pm -10pm, Price: £14.00, £12.00, £10.00Contact: 01428 642

Thursday 23 September - Sunday 26 SeptemberBurnay Twinning Event: Haslemere to Bernay WeekendContact: Ann Fitchett 01428-653

487, www.haslemere-twinning.eu

Saturday 25 SeptemberCrossways Charity Black Tie BallVenue: Haslewey, Lion GreenTime: 7.30 pmPrice: £50.00 per person to include three-course dinnerContact: Leonard Bate 01428 606 221, [email protected]

Monday 27 SeptemberToast and RoastVenue: Haslewey Community Centre Time: 12.30pmPrice: £7.50Contact: 01428 658190

Tuesday 28 SeptemberHDFAS Lecture: The Turner Prize ExplainedVenue: Haslemere HallTime: 2pm Price: Members free, member’s guest £5Contact: 01428 642720

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ulti-award winning Riverford Organic Vegetables is an

independent provider of organic produce, supplying customers in Haslemere and the surrounding area with mouth watering delights, including amazing organic meat, seasonal vegetables and delicious BBQ salad complements.

Riverford began in Devon in 1987, delivering to just 30 local homes. Word soon spread, and with it came the challenge of how to meet demand without compromising a commitment to local growing and employment; supporting local farmers and keeping a close link between grower and consumer. The solution was to team up with sister farms, including Upper Norton Farm in Hampshire, who share the same ethos, growing and delivering to their local communities.

Riverford first came to Haslemere in 2003. Each week, hundreds of customers receive

distinctive Riverford boxes packed with delicious vegetables, fruit and other foodstuffs, and business continues to blossom as the popularity of buying fresh organic produce grows.

“For a long time, organic farming and produce have been labelled as elitist and expensive,” says Andy, “but as more and more people buy organic food, prices have fallen and the vegetables and fruit are good for your health and the environment, as well as your pocket. Riverford prices have been proven to be significantly lower than organic vegetables sold through leading supermarkets, and of course our delivery is free.”

Riverford’s commitment goes beyond supplying customers with mouth watering organic produce.

Riverford was recently named Best Online Retailer in The Observer Ethical Awards 2010, voted for by the public. This is Riverford’s third Observer award.

“As well as serving our customers by having a good presence online, we strive to provide them with a friendly, open and honest service in Hampshire and Surrey.” says Haley.

Riverford Organic Vegetableswww.riverford.co.uk01428 751741

For your chance to WIN delicious Riverford produceworth £100

All you have to do is answer the following questions:

1 In which year did Riverford begin?

2 What is the name of the Riverford farm in Hampshire?

3 Which Observer ethical award did Riverford win in 2010?

Send your entries with your name, address and phone number to:The Media BarnKings Court, St Peters RoadPetersfield, GU32 3HX or email:

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Terms and conditions Entries must be received by 6 September 2010. One entry per person. The winners will be decided by draw and announced in the October/November issue of Life in Haslemere. The judges’ decision is final. No cash alternative is available. By entering this competition you accept that your data can be passed to the sponsors, Riverford. Employees of Life Magazines and associates of Riverford are not allowed to submit entries.

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to the exciting Hollycombe Steam Museum. Eric will be taking his grandchildren, Jessica and Stephen, who are particularly excited to be visiting the steam engines!

COMPETITION WINNER

New kids on the box invite youto win a

delicious organic hamper

Riverford in Haslemere recently sprouted new owners in the shape of husband and wife team, Andy and Haley Dwyer. To celebrate their launch, they are giving you the chance to win an organic Riverford hamper worth £100 which includes delicious produce such as organic meat, vegetables, fruit, milk, bread, juices, wine, ales and even chocolate!

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HealthDr C Taylor & Partners, Haslemere Health Centre, Church Lane, Haslemere, Surrey GU27 2BQ 01483 783000Dr C.P. Taylor & Partners, Fernhurst Surgery, Crossfields, Fernhurst, Haslemere GU27 3JL 01428 651040Haslemere Health Centre 01483 783000Haslemere Hospital 01483 782000Holy Cross Hospital, Hindhead Road, Haslemere GU27 1NQ 01428 643311Homecall Doctor, Warrenden, Weydown Road, GU27 1DS 01428 654786Royal Surrey County Hospital 01483 571122

ArtsHaslemere Art Society 01428 642291 www.haslemereartsociety.orgHaslemere and District Recorded Music Society 01428 605002 www.thefrmsco.uk/hasle.htmHaslemere Camera Club Clinton 01428 727403 www.haslemerecameraclub.co.uk

Haslemere Performing Arts 01428 652360 e-mail [email protected] Players 01428 643334 www.haslemereplayers.comHaslemere Symphony Orchestra and Chorus 01428 605612 www.hmsconcerts.infoHaslemere Thespians 01428 643585 Haslemere Town Band 01252 331828HHH Concerts 01798 831242 www.haslemere.com/music Opera South inc. Opera Omnibus 01428 684291The Grayshott Stagers 01428 751898 www.grayshottstagers.co.ukGrayshott Concerts 01428 606666 www.grayshottconcerts.co.uk

Helplines, Support Groups & CharitiesAlcoholics Anonymous 0845 769 7555Alzheimer’s Society 01428 642055Arthritis Care Grayshott 01428 643625Arthritis Research Campaign 01428 724741BLISS 01428 642320Books On Wheels 01428 604558British Heart Foundation 01483 419774Canine Partners for Independence 08456 580480Care In Haslemere 01428 652505Cats Protection 01428 604297Celebrate Marriage 01428 652368Cruse Bereavement Care 01483 565660Childline 0800 1111

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Sports and LeisureHaslemere Bowls Club 01428 656431Haslemere Cricket Club 01428 654459 www.haslemerecc.co.ukHaslemere Hockey Club Membership Secretary Peter Hall 07850 981304Haslemere Karate Club Hasleway Community Centre 07876 577675 www.haslemerekarateclub.comHaslemere Lawn Tennis Club 01428 661486Haslemere Recreation Association 01428 661486Haslemere Rugby Club 07771530510 Haslemere Sub Aqua Club www.hsac259.co.ukHaslemere Swimming Club The Herons Leisure Centre, Kings Road, Haslemere, 01428 645006 [email protected] www.haslemereswimmingclub.co.ukHaslemere Youth Football 01428 656215 Nordic Walking and Outdoors Fitness 07950031538 www.fitterbyfar.co.ukShottermill and Haslemere FC John 07770568793Tri-Golf Practice Centre 01428 713131www.tri-golf.co.uk

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