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ISSUE 6OCTOBER - NOVEMBER 2007
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Profile
Schools Directory
Food Festival
The Haslemere Food Festival 2007Business, Environment, Health, and Competition
Meet the New Mayor:Stephen Mulliner
List of local schools,and meet some heads
Pints flowed in the Beer
Festival in Haslemere Hall
Your local community lifestyle magazineCovering: Haslemere and surrounding areas including Beacon Hill, Chiddingfold, Fernhurst, Grayshott, Hindhead, Liphook
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Editor: Nick Keith [email protected]
Executive editor: Lucy Coates [email protected]
Sub-editors: Rosey Briggs, Sarah Parson
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Inside Life in Haslemere this issue ...
Welcome 4
News Fair Trade, Christmas Fair, Fashion Show6-8Haslemere Performing Arts, Gallery One
ProfileMayor Stephen Mulliner 10
BusinessMoorlands Kitchens, Blush, Blaze 12-14
Business News Haslemere Pets, Ruby 16Riverford Organic
Health Stricklands Dental Fitness Centre 18
FoodHaslemere Food Festival 20-23
Community Profile Haslemere Educational Museum 24
Property Autumn update, by Nick Keith 26
Environment A3 Tunnel latest 28
GardeningWater features by PhilWent 30
CompetitionWin jewellery from Claytons; Results issue 5 32
Diary of Events 34
Directory Local contacts 36
Special School Supplement Directory Centre pages i - viii
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ISSUE 6 OCTOBER - NOVEMBER 2007
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Welcome
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WelcomeThe last month or so has felt
‘hot, hot, hot’ – whatever
the weather – as the local area
has basked in the warm glow
of the 2007 Haslemere Food
Festival. People in Beacon Hill,
Grayshott, Hindhead,Wey Hill
and Haslemere have all felt the
heat generated by another
successful festival.
It started unofficially with the
Farmers’ Market at the
beginning of September, and
this will now become a regular
event on the first Sunday of
every month. So open your
diaries on Sundays 7 October,
4 November and 2 December,
and add ‘Farmers Market,
10 to 1.30’.
The festivities started in earnest at the Italian Market on
Friday 7 September, when Mayor Stephen Mulliner officially
opened the festival. This was quickly followed by a hectic
parade of events – the first ever Beer Festival, Junior Masterchef,
Applegarth’s barbecue, the Sausage Competition, Beacon Hill’s
Pie Fest, the Gentlemen’s Supper, The Mayor’s Charity Gala
Dinner, and the presentation to Haslemere of its certificate for
achieving the status of Fair Trade town – to mention just a few
of them.
This magazine has captured many of these events in this issue
in words and photographs, celebrating the exuberant sense of
community which has enriched the lives of a lot of people.
Congratulations to the retailers, the organisers, the sponsors,
the participants and everyone who contributed. It was food,
glorious food, with happy faces and full stomachs all round.
As our own gift to the local community, Life In Haslemere has
compiled its own Directory of local schools, with the chance to
meet some of the heads, in an eight-page special section.
Nick Keith
Editor Life
Food, glorious food
Nobbs Newsagents, High Street,HaslemereGeorgian House Hotel, HaslemereHaslemere MuseumHammonds Newsagents,Haslemere StationTesco, WeyhillDeVere Branksome PlaceDevil's Punchbowl, HindheadRoyal Parade Stores, HindheadJaycees Foodstore, Beacon HillTesco Express, GrayshottVillage Post Office, GrayshottGrayshott PotteryGrayshott SpaApplegarth Farm Shop, Grayshott
Londis Stores, Headley DownMartins Newsagents, HeadleyPassfield Post OfficeAvalon, ChurtPride of the Valley, ChurtThe Co-op, LiphookGables Newsagents, LiphookOld Thorns, LiphookChampneys Forest Mere, LiphookGeneral Wine Company, LiphookThe Post Office, FernhurstThe Community Centre, FernhurstLythe Hill Hotel, Kingsley GreenCee Gees Village Store, CamelsdaleChiddingfold Post Office
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Amesbury School . . . . . . . . . . . . .S v
Applegarth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Arnold’s Garage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Ballard’s Brewery . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
BarnKids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Barrow Hills School . . . . . . . . . . .S iii
Blush . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
DeVere Branksome Place . . . . . . . .7
Caring Daycare Day Nursery . . . .13
Chandlers Opticians . . . . . . . . . . .33
Churcher’s College . . . . . . . . . . . .S v
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Hamptons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
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Haslemere Osteopathic & Sports
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Haslemere Performing Arts . . . . .13
Haslemere Preparatory School S vii
Haslemere Travel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
HS Audiological Centres Ltd . . . .13
Isabel Ballardie Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Kalglass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Labrow Limited . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
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Moorlands Kitchens . . . . . . . . . . .11
MTS Tyres Exhaust Centre . . . . . .15
Premier Kitchens . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Primaveris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Richard C Arnold Opticians . . . . .25
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St Edmund’s School . . . . . . . . . .S vii
St Hilary’s Schools . . . . . . . . . . . .S v
St Margaret’s School . . . . . . . . . . S vi
Stepping Stones School . . . . . . . .S i
Sue Johnson Interiors . . . . . . . . . .27
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Utopia Forge Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Vintage Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Waitrose.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Yeomans Honda Churt . . . . . . . . .29
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Kate and Pauline - two volunteersserving the Food Festival’swinning sausages at HasleweyCommunity Centre
News
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Fair Trade TownThe official ceremony to
award Haslemere Fair
Trade status took place in
September at Haslemere Hall,
where the Mayor was presented
with a certificate from the Fair
Trade Organisation.
In making the presentation,
Nick Hempleman, Current
Affairs Manager at The Co-op,
said the crucial aspect was “the
fact that a group of local people
have campaigned for the rights
and happiness of people on the
other side of the world. People
whom they will never meet.”
He gave three reasons to
support Fair Trade: It alleviates
poverty, the root cause of
60,000 deaths per day; it’s trade,
not a charity; and it enables an
individual to make a positive
difference to the world – “We
can do very little on our own,
but as a collective, we can
change the world,” said Nick.
The steering group includes
Fiona Short, MicheleWebb,
Sandra Gee, Patrick ‘Paddy’
Morton and Alison Miller.
Partly as a result of their
campaigning, the town now
boasts a Fair Trade café, a Fair
Trade shop at The Royal School,
and Fair Trade products
stocked in a large number of
stores.
Local students from a number
of schools, includingWoolmer
Hill School, have supported the
scheme, holding discussion
groups, organising surveys and
getting involved in town events.
Emmaline Barlow gave a talk
promoting Fair Trade to her
fellow pupils atWispers School
and many pupils from The
Royal School came to help
serve Fair Trade snacks at the
ceremony.
Contact: Paddy Morton, New
Leaf Foods, 01428 648882
Life
HaslemereChristmas FairThe third annual
Haslemere Christmas
Fair will be held on Thursday
18 October, from 9.30am-
3pm in the Haslemere Hall.
There will be some 30 stalls,
giving you the opportunity to
do some early Christmas
shopping, or just to treat
yourself and your family.
The wide range of products
for sale includes: gifts for
men, children’s clothing and
toys, ladies clothing and
accessories, pottery and
beautiful products for the
home and garden. In
addition there will be a food
hall with products for sale
including locally smoked
salmon, and cookies. A café
will be run by Cheat’s Kitchen
where you can enjoy tea,
coffee, snacks and light
lunches.
There will be a raffle and
silent auction with superb
prizes such as a balloon
flight, spa days, a
photographic shoot with a
professional photographer
and much, much more.
The fair is organised by ASL
Events in order to raise
money for CHASE children’s
hospice. A local charity,
CHASE provides much-
needed support for children
and their families who are
living with terminal illness.
Entrance is £2.50. All
proceeds go to the charity.
Contact: Liz Hawes, 01428
644421 / 07764 577002
New for nurseriesThe Little People’s Furniture
Company, Haslemere, have
a new range of nursery and
bedroom furniture from the
Netherlands. With impeccable
quality and attention to detail,
the range comes with a superb
collection of co-ordinated
bedding and also a full deliver
and assembly service to all
customers.
Owner, Vickie Visioli said, “We
have searched this Summer for
something beautifully made and
very smart. There are now 12
new ranges to choose from,
enabling customers to create
beautifully co-ordinated
bedrooms for their little ones.
“The next couple of months
will also see the arrival of the
Kuster highchair, the must-have
most stylish mealtime accessory
around! We will also be
introducing bed linen from the
Designers Guild.”
Contact: 01428 643158,
www.thelittlepeoplesfurniturec
ompany.co.uk Life
Nick Hempleman presents the Fair Trade certificate to Mayor StephenMulliner
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News
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All stars
As part of joint celebrations for
Haslemere Performing Arts’
40th anniversary and Disneyland’s
15th, 52 pupils of varying dance
grades, aged five to 16 took a
three-day venture to Disneyland
Paris. They danced on the fantasy
festival stage whereWinnie The
Pooh normally takes the spotlight.
All the months of dedicated
rehearsals were rewarded by the
standing ovation given by
the international audience. The
students also took part in the
Mardi Gras Marching Dance
Routine, involving pom-poms and
parading through the park’s
fantasy land route along Main
Street.
Haslemere Performing Arts
(HPA) provided each dancer with a
Disneyland Paris Dance Tour
T-shirt thanks to the sponsorship
of The Ian James Orchestra, In
Training, Arnold’s Garage and
Shirty’s T-Shirts.
If that wasn’t enough, 74 young
people performed the stage
version of the Disney Channel
original movie, High School
Musical, with cast members
dressing the set, learning the
songs and complex dance moves
in just one week before
performing to their parents on the
final afternoon. Ages ranged from
5 to 16, and the performers were
split into groups to give a chance
for everyone to shine in the roles
of their favourite characters.
HPA’s Musical Theatre Group
meets on Mondays after school
and is dedicated to productions of
West End and Broadway musicals
as well as an annual Christmas
Pantomime.
Contact: 01428 652360. Email:
[email protected] Life
Grayshott is forming its own
Chamber Choir, “Excelsis”
and have been very fortunate
in securing the services of Rob
Lewis as Director of Music.
Rob is Head of Music at St
Edmund’s School. He will train
the choir and present choral
concerts as part of the
Grayshott Concerts ongoing
programme.
He is now in the process of
recruiting trained singers, so if
you, or anyone you know,
would be interested in
auditioning for this small, high
quality group, please contact
either Peter or Vivien Harrison.
Contact: Grayshott Concerts,
28A Headley Road, Grayshott
GU26 6LD 01428 606666,
www.grayshottconcerts.co.uk
Life
The Haslemere Fashion
Show 2007 is set for 22
November from 7pm. This year
the show will be in Haslemere
Hall, which will build a catwalk
for the occasion. The organisers
are: Julie Brooker (CoCo), Jo
Pringle (Windmills), Katherine
Bolton (Mzuri Design), and
David Armstrong (Lythe Hill
Hotel & Spa, who will compere
the evening). Tickets from
Marley Flowers, 31-33
Haslemere High Street.
Contact: Julie Brooker,
01428 661299. Life
Lucky performers at Disneyland Paris
Round the world
New chamber choir
Fashion Show
Gemma
Dobson
(pictured) has
recently
returned to
work at
Haslemere
Travel after six and a half
years working in London for
one of the top independent
specialist Caribbean Tour
Operators, Caribtours.
“Gemma used to work for
us before,” explained Andrew
Brownrigg. “And we are very
glad to have her back. I am
preparing a PR programme
focusing on the Caribbean
for holidays, the area in
which she is now a
great expert, but as
with all our other
business, I want to
promote the culture,
history and more
interesting attractions
of holidays in this
region.”
Gemma lives in Liphook,
has a small child, and is
working three days a week. “It
is great to be back, she said.
“I am hoping to promote the
Caribbean region by sharing
my experience and enormous
enthusiasm for the area.”
Contact: Haslemere
Travel: 01428 658777.
Turning headsIn September Gallery One
staged another successful
exhibition, featuring Frank
Auerbach and Lucian Freud.
Their “Face to Face” collection
of etchings by two of the most
acclaimed British figurative
artists was a major coup for the
Grayshott gallery.
On 9 October 2007 John
Lennon would have been 67
years old. To mark the
occasion, Gallery One will be
opening an exhibition of his
limited edition lithographs,
serigraphs and copper
etchings, hand-reproduced
from his original drawings. The
work is taken from the “Bag
One Portfolio”, his wedding gift
to Yoko Ono in 1969.
The exhibition will contain
over 80 pieces from the print
collection and includes
Lennon’s original hand-written
song lyrics, including
“Imagine”, ‘Imagine Peace’,
‘War Is Over (If YouWant It)’
and the hand-written lyrics for
‘Happy Christmas’.
This is a rare opportunity to
view Lennon’s print collection
in the UK. The exhibition
provides insight into the life of
a legendary man, who died
tragically on 8 December 1980,
but whose philosophies and
perspective still live on through
his music and art.
The John Lennon exhibition
at Gallery One continues until
27 October, is free to visit and
all work is available for sale.
Life
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Stephen Mulliner finds
himself Mayor of Haslemere
for a second time, slightly to his
surprise, after the Conservatives
trounced the Liberal Democrats
in the local elections in May. His
previous term of office was in
2002-2003, and he expects to be
even busier in 2007-2008.
“Our powers as a town council
are fairly small,” Mayor Mulliner
explains, “and so we have to
work in partnership with various
groups if we are to achieve
anything and get things done in
the town.”
He is also a member of
Waverley Borough Council, an
important partner for Haslemere.
“We hope for a strong spirit of
political co-operation with
Conservatives holding 51 of the
57 borough council seats and
with six of the 18 town
councillors also serving at
Waverley.”
As the Town Mayor’s position
lasts only one year, the work
focuses on trying to move
forward initiatives that other
people have started. “There is
pressure on small shops and we
are looking to do as much as we
can to support Haslemere’s small
traders,” the Mayor adds.
“It is also important that we
support the voluntary sector; and
there is pressure for affordable
housing and for car parking in
the town.” So, on the issue of car
parking, he hopes that
discussions with Stagecoach,
started three years ago when
Michael Dover was mayor, will
soon reach a successful
conclusion.
No time has been wasted in
setting up 12 working groups,
each group comprising three or
four members, which will try to
meet manifesto promises. The
working groups and their
objectives are:
1) Beacon Hill and Hindhead:
continue improvements.
2) Encouraging trade, especially
in the High St, Wey Hill and
Beacon Hill.
3) Hall and Museum: increase
in funding.
4) Health: fight to retain beds at
Haslemere Hospital, and A&E
and cancer care at Royal
Surrey Hospital.
5) Housing: support for
affordable houses.
6) Parking: seek improvements.
7) Planning: resist over-
development.
8) Policing: campaign for more
visible policing.
9) Traffic: improve conditions in
Critchmere Road.
10) Voluntary sector: assist and
encourage. [The Mayor’s
special charities are the
League of Friends for
Haslemere Hospital and
Community Action Nepal].
11) Waste: improve collection.
12) Youth: increase facilities and
reduce anti-social behaviour.
Another initiative involves
monitoring 72 sites in Haslemere
in the environmental and leisure
areas where the responsibility for
upkeep lies with the Borough
Council. “We want to see signs of
improvements in standards,” the
Mayor says, “and, if there are, it
will make the town more cared
for.”
Other key partners are
Haslemere Chamber of
Commerce, the Haslemere
Initiative, and the Haslemere
Society. Mr Mulliner welcomes
the recent introduction of the
Haslemere Farmers Market on
the first Sunday of each month.
This has resulted from a
concerted effort between
Haslemere Initiative, the
Chamber of Commerce and the
Town Council.
The Mayor is also aware of local
anxiety over some planning
developments, and he is
determined to work closely with
Waverley, the planning authority.
“We have to make sure that we
have the right type of
developments, and it is the job of
the Borough Council to ensure
that developers receive
permission only for the right sort
of developments and that they
do not stray from the details of
the permisson. We have learned
that, if the Borough and Town
Councils are allied, we can
manage development in the
town.”
Stephen Mulliner, who has
worked in the City in banking
and financial services, had
decided to take a year’s
sabbatical before the local
elections in May. This has given
him the time for his work as
Mayor and as borough
councillor. However, he expects
to find a place in his busy
schedule for croquet, which he
modestly describes as “his main
summer recreation” – he is one
of the top players in the world.
He says he works well with
Mike O’Neil, the Town Clerk, but
with only three part-time staff,
they all have their work cut out.
The Mayor summed up: “I have
found a good spirit in Haslemere
since I moved here with my
family in 1987, and it remains an
attractive town.
“With one party having such
massive majorities in both the
Borough and Town Councils, we
will be under scrutiny to see that
we get things done. But we can
hope for nearly four years of
working together. So there’s a
good chance of putting pressure
on the right people to get the
right things done.”
Contact: Mike O’Neil, Town
Clerk, Town Hall, High Street.
Haslemere, GU27 2HG. 01428
654305,
Profile
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Meet thenew MayorThe new Mayor of Haslemere, Stephen Mulliner, discussesthe prospects for his year in office with Nick Keith
Town Clerk, Mike O’Neil (left) and the Mayor, Stephen Mulliner
ISSUE 6 OCTOBER - NOVEMBER 2007
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Igot to know Harvey Jones
kitchens when designing
them into London houses,”
says Sam, who is Managing
Director at Moorlands, “I was
so impressed with the build
quality and value for money of
these products that when we
moved to Haslemere, I saw an
opening for a Harvey Jones
design showroom here”.
The business, which looks
after the middle to top end of
the market, is now well
established in the area, largely
by word of mouth and has
many repeat customers.
“When customers move into
a new house often the first
thing they want to change is
the kitchen. Or, after looking
for a new house for many
months, they may choose to
upgrade their existing kitchen
and bathroom instead of
moving home.
“Kitchens are fashion-led and
the style at the moment is for
clean, spare lines combined
with pastel colours and design-
led appliances. This is exactly
what we specialise in, so we are
well-placed for the future.”
SamMadge works closely on
design with his colleague
Louise Alexander and they have
recently completed a major
make-over of the Haslemere
showroom.
“We now sell a beautiful
travertine floor,” says Louise,
“which was originally put into
the showroom as it beautifully
complemented the ‘Kashmir
Gold’ granite worktop. So many
customers liked the
combination that we had to
start selling it!”
Moorlands have worked on
kitchens from Farnham to
France and from Cobham to
Cornwall, although there is
usually some local connection.
Sam sums up: “Having
opened the showroom in
November ‘95 our style of
business is still customer-
service based, although there
have been subtle changes in
the style of our kitchens.We are
now looking forward to the
next 10 years and believe the
same Harvey Jones quality will
be much in demand.”
Contact: SamMadge,
Moorlands Kitchens, 1
Hillcroft, Shepherds Hill,
Haslemere, Surrey GU27 2LZ
01428 658300
Life
Louise Alexander and SamMadge
Business
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Cooking upa stormSamMadge was trained in interior design at art schooland, after being involved in property development inLondon, set up his kitchen design business in Haslemere in1995.
Moorlands Kitchens
Since marrying and moving to
Haslemere, Lindsey has
pursued her passion for beautiful
colours combined with clothing.
“I love running the shop as I have
always been fascinated by
beautiful clothes, fabrics and
styles,” she says.
Blush offers an all-round
service. Lindsey is happy to take
this service to a more in-depth
level by offering comprehensive
styling advice.
“I worked as a stylist for years,”
she explains. “I would help
clients sort out their whole
wardrobe so that not only did all
the items complement the shape,
size and colour of the lady, but
nearly all the clothes
complemented each other too!
To a small extent I try to stick to
this idea in the Blush ranges.”
These include exclusive fashion
labels such as Betty Jackson,
Almost Famous, The Perfect
White Shirt Company and Hoss,
Lindsey’s favourite.
“The ideal outfit can be dressed
down for everyday wear and
dressed up for a night out. I also
am aware that women today are
keen to have clothes that are
durable as well as versatile. So I
try to stock fabrics that are at the
height of fashion but are also
practical, and can maintain their
shape and flattering
characteristics.”
Lindsey is a trained colour and
style consultant who has worked
as a stylist for the past three
years. As a result, she can provide
a colours chart as well as
suggesting the best cut and style
of outfit for each figure. “It is
important to understand how
each item works as part of the
overall outfit and impression of
the person.”
“The jeans revolution and
strict dress codes at work, means
that often people just don’t know
what to wear in a social
situation.”
Lindsey offers previews at the
beginning of each season for her
dedicated and interested
customers. She sums up Blush as
“understated glamour!”
Contact: Blush, 2 Haslemere
High Street, 01428 656412,
Life
Lindsey Lunn: varied career
Stylish stylistLindsey Lunn is the proprietor of Blush, the exclusive ladiesfashion boutique at the top of Haslemere High Street. Shehas had a number of different careers in the diplomaticservice working all over the world in places such asBermuda,Washington DC, and Buckingham Palace.
Blush
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Blaze House Art was born
in June 2006 and is based
on Crossways Road in
Grayshott. “I always wanted my
own shop,” Lynda explained.
“And this is a perfect location
for us because other interiors-
related businesses are on the
same road, making this a great
area to source beautiful, quality
items for the home.”
Lynda also specialises in fire-
places and stoves. In particular,
beautifully restored antique
wood burners. “The antique
wood burners are stunning and
perfect for many of the houses
in this area but we also offer a
bespoke wood burner service
so it is possible to get the
perfect one for your house old
or new.”
Blaze House Art also offers an
interior design element to their
service. High-quality light
fittings, mirrors, furniture,
candles, wall sculptures and
American baby rattles
(exclusive in the UK), fill the
show room, giving it a
decorative, treasure-trove feel.
“I enjoy thinking up and
sourcing those final finishing
touches to newly refurbished
homes. Marinoni Italian pewter
and ceramic ware is extremely
popular from us as it is quite
exclusive and so is the
stunning, handmade Svaja
Lithuanian glass and
contemporary Danish
Holmegaard stock. But the
more eclectic items, such as
The House Of Ugly Fish glass
wall sculptures, are also
extremely eye-catching and
original.”
Lynda and Robin live in
Grayshott and as a result can
provide a personal customer
service. “Robin is a qualified
chimney-sweep (Hampshire
Chimney Services) which is
very useful as it means we can
be a one-stop shop for wood
burners.
“Not only do we sell fire irons
and wood baskets, but we can
also sweep your chimney and
fit your stove for you so it
couldn’t be easier. Being a
family run, local business also
means that it is easier for
clients to trust me to ensure a
good quality service.”
The stunning light fittings -
hand-picked for their excellent
quality - beautifully traditional
and rustic wood burning stoves
and indulgent smile from
Lynda will ensure a warm
welcome for anyone visiting
Blaze House Art this Christmas.
Contact:
Lynda Davies, Blaze House Art,
Crossways Road, Grayshott,
01428 606888
www.blazehouseart.co.uk
Robin Davies,
Hampshire Chimney Services,
01428 604292,
07906 245504
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Business
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Lynda Davies: personal customer service
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Ruby, a beautiful shoe shop based near the Educational Museum, isrun by LaurenWhitbourn who said, “Many people don’t know I amhere so please do walk a little further up, come in and have a look!”
What made you give up your
city job?
I wanted to make a difference
and I didn’t think I was doing
that in my old job in London,
so one day I just stopped doing
it! Then I read about Riverford
Farm in Devon and the
initiatives that farmer and
owner GuyWatson was
embarking on. And I thought, I
want to be part of that – this
could be fun!
How did you start?
I started out as one woman and
her van (with dog Bess!),
delivering the vegetables in
recycled boxes direct to homes
in the area. I loved it. People
would phone me or use the
internet to order.
I was still working long days,
but I was working with a
product I really believed in and
I knew people appreciated the
freshness and value for money
– a medium size box has 10
types of organic veg – for £12!
Another bonus was I was
getting really fit in the process!
Word spread quickly and four
years on, I have 12 local people
working for me.
Why do you think people are
interested in organic produce?
I think people like the idea of a
natural product with no nasty
pesticides and herbicides.
People are also concerned
about the health of their
families, where their food has
come from and the effect on
the environment.
Do Riverford also provide local
organic food?
Yes. Riverford is encouraging
growers to provide produce to
local communities rather than
servicing the whole country
from one farm. We now have a
new pack-house at Norton
Farm in Hampshire and have
six local farms that are
providing it with much of the
produce. Customers say that it
is like having your own
allotment but without the
hassle!
What about the future?
Riverford is making a real
difference in the farming
community and are starting to
get better deals for farmers too.
Our organic range has
expanded and we can now
deliver meat, eggs, milk, wine,
fruit and even seasonal jams
and chocolate from the local
Chocolate Alchemist in
Lodsworth!
Contact: Annie Jermain, 01428
751741,
annie@riverfordhomedelivery.
co.uk, www.riverford.co.uk.
Organic andevolving!When Haslemere mum oftwo, Annie Jermain, gave upher high powered job in theCity, she had little idea thatshe would soon be swappingher briefcase for a bum bag.Janet McWilliam caught upwith her
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Annie Jermain (left) and a typical fresh vegetable box
(inset) Daryl Goddard, Ray Murphy, James (the dog), Claire Goyer,Patch (the dog). Pets and Gardens have changed their name and re-branded to become The Haslemere Pet Company.
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Dr Simon Allen is one of
four partners at
Stricklands, a name it has been
known by in Haslemere since
the 1930s, although the origin
of the practice goes back well
over a century. “We like to keep
up to date in all spheres of
dentistry.” he says.
“We have created a new
shopfront for our ‘Dental fitness
Centre’ on the lower ground
floor for our team of five
hygienists – an unusually high
number.We wanted to
emphasise the importance of
preventative dentistry and gum
health maintenance.” They now
attract passers-by although
most of their patients are
personally referred. They are
also proud to treat several
generations of many families.
What sets Stricklands apart is
being a four-dentist
partnership. “A long term
working relationship between
two dentists is unusual,” says
Dr Allen, ”but such a long term
one between four dentists is
almost unique in the country.
Being stable and large gives us
several advantages.We can
discuss cases between us: we
can provide an out-of-hours
service 365 days a year; and we
can offer patients a wide range
of opening hours. It is also a
buzzy, social and fun place to
work and to be treated in.”
Dr Allen came across
Stricklands 26 years ago when
he used to visit his sister (who
ran a highly successful turkey
farm in the area at the time); he
found there was an opening
just as he was finishing a House
job at a hospital in South
London and took the chance.
“There was something I liked
instantly about our ‘Tardis’-like
building and the people in it - a
positive, happy ambience that I
noticed immediately. It was
very much a light and airy
rambling county town house
and was ideally situated
opposite the railway station.”
Now the partnership
comprises Drs. John Pereira,
Colin Frazer and Darren Jones,
an implant specialist who
joined the practice 18 months
ago on leaving the Army Dental
Corps.
Implants are a relatively recent
development, involving the
replacement of missing or
untreatable teeth with titanium
implants (or threaded posts).
They help people who have lost
their teeth in an accident or
playing sport or they can
eliminate the need for
conventional bridgework or
dentures.
“Implants are fast growing in
acceptance in the UK, but we
lag behind the US, the Far East
and indeed other parts of
Western Europe in the numbers
placed per year,” says Dr Allen.
Another trend is more and
more adults undergoing
orthodontic treatment to
straighten their teeth. The types
of braces available are
becoming much more discreet.
In the last 10 to 15 years,
cosmetic dentistry has also
grown in popularity. “People
have become more conscious of
their teeth and aware of the
power of a smile, partly through
television makeover
programmes and magazine
articles.” adds Dr Allen. “Tooth
lightening and veneers are
some of our most commonly
performed procedures.”
Stricklands works in-house
with specialists in every field of
dentistry: childrens’, gums, root
canal, orthodontics and oral
surgery. It is also a referral
centre for other dentists in the
area; and has formed close
working relationships with
other medical and beauty
specialists on a number of
occasions.
Getting involved in facial
aesthetics is a new area for
some dentists. Dr Allen says:
“The potential for professional
crossovers and alliances with
orthodontics and oral surgeons
is hugely exciting. For example,
jaw surgery, nose operations
and eyelid tucks in
combination with tooth
straightening might be
appropriate to consider in some
cases.”
Stricklands will continue to
follow developments in dental
medicine and health, taking
extensive training in the latest
techniques. For example, recent
research has linked heart
problems with gum disease,
particularly in men over 30.
“Bacteria in dental plaque left
unchecked in gum pockets can
get into the bloodstream and
affect the heart tissues,” Dr
Allen explains.
“Research increases
knowledge and leads to
innovative treatments.When
the results of these new
treatments become apparent,
people are increasingly taking
them up. Dentistry is an
exciting profession because of
the huge developments in the
last 20 years, because of the
possibility to learn new
techniques, and because of the
increasing sophistication
available. For patients, modern
dentistry can be a life-changing
experience, and with
Stricklands you don’t have to go
to Harley Street or travel
abroad.”
Contact: Stricklands Dental
Fitness Centre, Longdene
Health
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White knightsA long-established, independent dental practice in Haslemere,Stricklands now offers an ultra-modern ‘fitness centre’ forteeth and gums. Nick Keith reports
Top tips for healthyteeth and gums
• Clean between the teethwith floss or interdentalbrushes in addition toaround them with yourmanual or electrictoothbrush.
• Change your toothbrush ortoothbrush head regularly –about every 6 weeks.
• Avoid snacking on sticky,sugary foods.
• Water and milk are the onlysafe soft drinks for teeth.
• Don’t take fizzy drinksstraight from a can or bottle,because that erodes theenamel. Use a straw!
• Visit your dentist andhygienist regularly.
• Some food and drinks stainteeth: e.g. tea, coffee, redwine, broccoli, curries, redberries.
• Do not use your teeth foranything other thanchewing food. Fracture ofteeth after using them toopen containers or bottles isa common occurrence;
• Wear a professionally-mademouthguard for contactsports.
• Give up smoking! Nicotinestains teeth, causes halitosis,worsens gum disease andleads to mouth cancer.
Front (r-l): Colin Frazer, John Pereira, Simon Allen, Emma CookBack (r-l): Darren Jones, Ken Soal, Clair Squires, Claudia Mayston-Taylor,Emma Hookey, Andrea Fleming, Cathy Bishop, Zena Pemberton, ClareShapcott, Sheila Farr, Lara Stevens, Kelly-Marie Bartlett
Meet theHeadHeadmaster since 2000, Adam Walliker came from TheDragon School, Oxford, where he was a boardinghousemaster.
Adam WallikerSt. Edmund’s, Hindhead
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SCHOOLSaround HASLEMERE
He has made some
innovative changes. The
school will be fully co-
educational from September
2008. He replaced Saturday
school with an optional and
very popular Saturday Morning
Activity programme.
The school offers “an
unusually flexible boarding
option, from one-off nights to
regular weekly boarding.
Boarding is used as a treat and
is hugely popular, especially
the gala nights – The Great
Escape, DrWho, Hogwarts and
StarWars to name just a few”.
Adammakes no secret of the
fact that he is creating the
school that he would have liked
to have gone to.
Aim: All children should leave
not only well prepared
academically but with a sense
of self worth and an
enthusiasm for everything.
Personal: Married with three
young children and a dog.
Interests: Golf, writing (first
novel published October 07),
plays drums and bass guitar.
More profiles, page viii
Detailed directory of Schools in Haslemere
ii
State Primary Schools:
Beacon Hill Primary School
(4-11, mixed, 185 on roll)
Head: Mrs Jenny Dennett
Beacon Hill Road, Beacon Hill,
Hindhead, Surrey GU26 6NR.
01428 605597.
Camelsdale First School
(4-10, mixed, 204 on roll)
Head: Sarah Palmer
School Road, Camelsdale,
Haslemere, Surrey GU27 3RN.
01428 642177.
sussex.sch.uk
www.camelsdale.w-
sussex.sch.uk/
Fernhurst Primary School
(4-10, mixed, 97 on roll)
Head: Mrs Margaret Edwards
Haslemere Road, Fernhurst,
Haslemere, Surrey GU27 3EA.
01428 653144.
sussex.sch.uk www.fernhurst.w-
sussex.sch.uk/
Grayshott Primary School
(4-10, mixed, 200+ on roll)
Head: Mr John Hills
School Road, Grayshott,
Hindhead, Surrey GU26 6LR.
01428 605596.
www.schools.hants.org.uk/graysh
ott
Grayswood C of E Infant
School (4-7, mixed, 79 on roll)
Head: Ms Anne Bristowe
Lower Road, Grayswood, Surrey
GU27 2DR. 01428 642086.
www.haslemere.com/schools/g
rayswood/
Hollycombe Primary School
(4-10, mixed, 63 on roll)
Head: Mrs Stephanie Fiske
Wardley Green, Milland,
Liphook, Hampshire GU30 7LY.
01428 741332.
www.hollycombe.w-sussex.uk
Holme CE Primary School
(4-11, mixed, 135 on roll)
Acting head: Catherine Scott
Openfields, Headley, Bordon,
Hampshire GU35 8PQ.
01428 714409.
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Liphook (Voluntary
Controlled) Junior School
(7-11, mixed, 374 on roll)
Head: Mrs ClareWilliams
Avenue Close, Liphook,
Hampshire GU30 7QE.
01428 722490
Liphook Infant School
(4-7, mixed, 244 on roll)
Head: Mrs Liz Cole
Avenue Close, Liphook,
Hampshire GU30 7QE.
01428 722036
Northchapel Primary School
(4-10, mixed, 60+ on roll)
Head: Mrs Jane Kent
Pipers Lane, Northchapel,West
Sussex GU28 9HZ.
01428 707352.
Shottermill Junior School
(7-11, mixed, 260 on roll)
Head: Mrs Linda O’Boyle
Lion Lane, Haslemere, Surrey
GU27 1JF. 01428 642096.
office@shottermill-
jun.surrey.sch.uk
Shottermill Infant School
(4-7, mixed, 180 on roll)
Head: Mrs Cathy Cooke
Lion Lane, Shottermill,
Haslemere, Surrey GU27 1JP.
01428 642902.
admin@shottermill-
infant.surrey.sch
St Bartholemew’s C of E
(Aided) Primary School
(4-11, mixed, 300+ on roll)
Acting head: Mr Paul Beach
Derby Road, Haslemere, Surrey
GU27 1BP. 01428 643634.
www.stbartholomews.surrey.sch.uk
State Secondary Schools
Bohunt School
(11-16, mixed, 1280 on roll)
Head: Alan Taylor-Bennett
Longmoor Road, Liphook,
Hampshire GU30 7NY.
01428 724324.
Godalming Sixth Form College
(16-18, mixed, 1650 on roll)
Head: David Adelman
Tuesley Lane, Godalming
Surrey GU7 1RS. 01483 423526.
Woolmer Hill ATechnology
College (11-16, mixed, 647 on
roll)
Head: Mrs Sue Bullen
Haslemere, Surrey GU27 1QB.
01428 654055.
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Independent Schools:
Aldro (7-13, boys)
Head: Mr David Aston.
Godalming, Surrey GU8 6AS.
01483 409020. [email protected]
Alton Convent School (2+ to 11
mixed, girls 11-18, 492 on roll)
Head: Mrs Sue Kirkham
Anstey Lane, Alton, Hampshire
GU34 2NG. 01420 82070
Amesbury (Day, mixed, 2+ to
13+ years, 325 on roll)
Nursery, Pre-prep and
Preparatory Education
Head: Nigel Taylor
Hazel Grove, Hindhead, Surrey
GU26 6BL. 01428 604322.
k www.amesburyschool.co.uk
Barfield School
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(2+ to 13, mixed, 250+ on roll)
Acting head: Mr James Reid
Guildford Road, Farnham,
Surrey GU10 1PB. 01252
782271.
Barrow Hills School
(3-13, mixed, 267 on roll)
Catholic independent day
school. All denominations.
Head: Mr Matthew Unsworth
Roke Lane,Witley, Godalming,
Surry GU8 5NY. 01428 683639.
www.barrowhills.org.uk
Bedales School
(Mixed, 3-18, 600 approx on roll)
Head: Keith Budge
Steep, Petersfield, Hampshire
GU32 2DG. 01730 300100.
Bidbury for English
Summer school and boarding
school preparation.
Heads: John & ShireenWeston
Greywalls House, Hillbrow,
Petersfield, Hants GU33 7QR.
01730 894246.
Boundary Oak School
(2+ to 13, mixed, 150 on roll)
Head: Mr Basil Brown
Fareham, Hampshire PO17
5BL. 01329 280955.
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Brookham Pre-Prep School
(3-8, mixed, 157 on roll)
Head: Diane Gardiner
Highfield Lane, Liphook,
Hampshire GU30 7LQ.
01428 722005.
www.brookhamschool.co.uk
Charterhouse (boys 13 -18,
girls 16 -18, 735+ on roll)
Head: Rev JohnWitheridge
Godalming, Surrey GU7 2DJ.
01483 291501.
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Churcher’s College (4-18, mixed,
226 in junior 727 senior on roll)
Head: Mr SimonWilliams
Ramshill, Petersfield,
Hampshire GU31 4AS.
01730 263033.
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Conifers School
(2 to 11, mixed, 70+ on roll)
Head: Mrs Louise Fox
Preparatory school, Egmont
Road, Easebourne, near
Midhurst, GU29 9BG.
01730 813243
Ditcham Park School
(4-16 mixed, day, 349 on roll)
Head: Mrs KS Morton
Petersfield, Hants GU31 5RN.
01730 825659.
Edgeborough
(Co-ed. 3-13. 350 on the roll)
Head: Mr & Mrs Jackson
Farnham, Surrey GU10 3AH.
01252 792495.
Frensham Heights
(3-18, mixed, day/boarding,
500 on roll)
Head: Mr A Fisher
Farnham, Surrey GU10 4EA.
01252 792561.
admin@frensham-
heights.org.uk
Great Ballard School
(2+ to 13, mixed, 200 approx on
roll, day/ weekly boarding)
Head: Mr Richard Jennings
Eartham, Chichester,
W Sussex PO18 0LR.
01243 814236.
Guildford High School for
Girls (4-18, 930 on roll)
Head: Mrs Fiona Boulton
Guildford, Surrey GU1 1SJ.
01483 561440.
alex.kearney@church-
schools.com
Haslemere Preparatory School
Day school for boys (4-13
years)
Head: K J Merrick
The Heights, Hill Road,
Haslemere, Surrey GU27 2JP.
01428 642350.
www.haslemereprep.co.uk
Highfield School
(co-ed prep, 221 on roll)
Day or boarding, (8-13 years)
also pre-prep (3-8 years)
Head: Mr Phillip Evitt
Highfield Lane, Liphook,
Hampshire GU30 7LQ.
01428 728000.
www.highfieldschool.org.uk
King Edward’s School (11-18,
mixed, day/boarding, 460 on
roll) International Baccalaureate
Head: Mr Kerr Fulton-Peebles
Witley, Godalming, Surrey
GU8 5SG. 01428 686735.
. www.kesw.surrey.sch.uk
Kings Court School (2+ to 11,
mixed, 160 approx on roll)
Head: Mrs Jacky Easton
Catherington, Hants PO8 9NJ.
02392 593251.
Lanesborough School
(3 -13 boys, 335 approx on roll)
Head: Mrs Clare Turnbull
Guildford, Surrey GU1 2EL.
01483 880650.
Lavant House
(3 – 18 years, girls, 165 on roll)
Head: Mrs Marian Scott
Chichester,W Sussex PO18 9AB.
01243 527211.
Longacre School
(2+ to 11, mixed, 235 on roll)
Head: Mr Mark Beach
Guildford, Surrey GU5 0NQ.
01483 893225.
LordWandsworth College
(11-18, mixed, 500 aprox on
roll)
Head: Mr Ian Power
Hook, Hampshire RG29 1TB.
01256 862201.
Mayville High School (6
months to 16 yrs, mixed (taught
separately), 455 on roll)
Head: Mrs Linda Owens
Southsea, Hampshire PO5 2PE.
02392 734847.
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Meoncross School (2+ to 16,
mixed, approx 400 on roll)
Head: Mr Christopher Ford
Fareham, Hampshire PO14 2EF.
01329 662182.
More House School
(9 – 18, boys, 300 on roll)
Head: Mr Barry Huggett
Farnham, Surrey GU10 3AP.
01252 792303.
Oakwood School
(2+ to 11, mixed, 280 on roll)
Head: Mr Johnnie Kittermaster
Chichester,W Sussex PO18
9AN.
01243 575209.
Portsmouth Grammar School
(2+ to 18, mixed, 1500 on roll)
Head: Dr TR Hands
Portsmouth, Hants PO1 2LN.
02392 360036.
Portsmouth High School
(3-18, girls, 600 on roll)
Head: Mrs J Clough
Southsea. Hampshire. PO5
3EQ. 02392 826714.
Prebendal School
(6-13, mixed, 143 on roll)
Head: Mr Timothy Cannell
West Street, ChichesterW
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ST HILARY'S SCHOOLIAPS Preparatory Day SchoolBoys 21/2-7, Girls 21/2-11
Open Mornings11 October, 15 November
10.00-11.30am
Giving your child a head startregistrar@sthilarysschool.comwww.sthilarysschool.comHolloway Hill, Godalming
01483 - 416551
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Sussex PO19 1RP.
01243 782026.
Prince’s Mead School (2+ to 11,
mixed, 230 on roll)
Head: Miss Penelope Kirk
Winchester, Hants SO21 1AN.
01962 888000.
Prior’s Field School
(11-18, girls, 350 approx on roll)
Head: Mrs Julie Roseblade
Godalming, Surrey GU7 2RH.
01483 810551.
Rookesbury Park School
(2+ to 13, mixed, day/boarding,
under 100 on roll)
Head: Mrs P Harris-Burland
Wickham, Hampshire PO17
6HT. 01329 833108.
Royal Grammar School
(11-18, boys, 903 on roll)
Head: Dr JM Cox
Guildford, Surrey GU1 3BB.
01483 880600.
Rydes Hill Preparatory
(3-7 mixed, 7-11 girls. 150 on
roll)
Head: Mrs Stephanie Bell
Guildford, Surrey GU2 8BP.
01483 563160.
Seaford College
(10-18, mixed, 520 on roll)
Head: Mr TJ Mullins
Petworth, GU28 0NB. 01798
867392. [email protected]
Sherfield (3 months - 17 years,
mixed, 424 on roll)
Head: Professor Pat Preedy
Hook, Hampshire RG27 0HT.
01256 884800.
St Catherine’s Preparatory
School (7-11, girls, 580 on roll)
Head: Mrs K Jefferies
Guildford, Surrey GU5 0DF.
01483 899665.
St Catherine’s School
(11-18, girls, 580 on roll)
Head: Mrs AM Phillips
Guildford, Surrey GU5 0DF.
01483 893363.
St Edmund’s School (Prep 2-13,
boys and Pre-Prep 2-7, mixed)
Head: AdamWalliker
Portsmouth Road, Hindhead,
Surrey GU26 6BH.
01428 609875.
k www.saintedmunds.co.uk
St Hilary’s School (3-7 mixed,
7-11 girls, 400 on roll)
Head: Mrs S Bailes
Godalming, Surrey GU7 1RZ.
01483 416551.
St Ives School (Mixed nursery,
girls 3-11, 150 on roll)
Head: Sian Cattaneo
Three Gates Lane, Haslemere,
Surrey GU27 2ES.
01428 643734.
www.stiveshaslemere.com
St John’s College
(Mixed, 2-18, 600 on roll)
Head: Mr N Thorne
Southsea, Hampshire PO5
3QW. 02392 815118.
St Margaret’s School
(Mixed, 2-11, 200 on roll)
Head: Sister M Joseph Clare
Midhurst,W Sussex GU29 9JN.
01730 813956.
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St Swithun’s School
(11-18, girls, 480 on roll)
Head: Dr HL Harvey
Winchester, Hants SO21 1HA.
01962 835700.
Stepping Stones School
Mixed, non-maintained, for
people with mild learning
difficulties (11-16 years)
Head: Michael Lohan
Tower Road, Hindhead,
Surrey GU26 6SU.
01428 609083.
kwww.steppingstones.org.uk
The Royal School (Mixed
nursery 2-4, girls 5-18)
Head: Mrs L Taylor-Gooby
Farnham Lane, Haslemere
GU27 1HQ. 01428 63052.
. www.royal-school.org
The Pilgrims’ School
(Mixed siblings 4-6 years, 7-13
boys, 54 on roll)
Head: Rev Dr BA Rees
Winchester, Hants SO23 9LT.
01962 854189.
Tormead School
(Girls 4-18 years, 700+ on roll)
Head: Mrs Susan Marks
Guildford, Surrey GU1 2JD.
01483 575101.
Treloar College
(Mixed, for 16-25s with
disabilities, 180 on roll)
Head: Patricia Teague
London Road, Holyboume,
Alton, Hampshire GU34 4EN.
01420 547400.
Treloar School
(Mixed, for 7-16s with
disabilities, 180 on roll)
Head: Mr Harry Dicks
Upper Froyle, Alton,
Hampshire GU34 4LA.
01420 526400.
Twyford School
(Mixed, 3-13, 300 on roll)
Head: Dr D Livingstone
Winchester, Hants SO21 1NW.
01962 712269.
Westbourne House
(Mixed, 2+ to 13, 403 on roll)
Head: Mr BG Law
Chichester,W Sussex PO20 2BH
01243 782739.
West Hill Park (Mixed, 2+ to 13)
Head: Mr EPK Hudson
Fareham, Hampshire. PO14
4BS 01329 842356.
Winchester College
(Boys, 13-18 years, 675 on roll)
Head: Dr Ralph Townsend
Winchester, Hants SO23 9NA.
01962 621247.
Wispers School (Boarding/day
pupils, girls 11-18 years)
Head: Henry Beltran
High Lane, Haslemere,
Surrey GU27 1AD.
01428 643646.
www.wispers.org.uk
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Celebrating“As I start my second year as Head of Barrow Hills I canreflect on a successful first year leading this very happyschool.We are a co-educational Catholic prep school, withboys and girls of all denominations from 3 to 13.
Matthew Unsworth - Barrow Hills
“Because our ethos is
educating the whole child, we
excel in finding their talents
and celebrating this in the
school community, achieving
more than purely high
academic standards. Education
includes sport, art, music,
drama, leadership and service.
Every child feels they belong.
“Looking to the future we are
continuing our development
programme by building a mini-
hockey astro-turf ready for
September 2008.”
OutstandingStarted working at The Royal as an English teacher 16years ago. Head of Sixth form for four years prior tobecoming Head eight years and one term ago.
Lynne Taylor-Gooby - The Royal School
“Our outstanding results of three
times the national average at
GCSE this year demonstrates the
effectiveness of our teaching.
Emotional security leads to the
greatest success academically:
when a girl feels that her
performance and conduct matter
personally to her teachers, it is
likely to improve. So we have an
exceptionally happy and relaxed
atmosphere.
“We now have planning
permission to develop the
sporting facilities of our Junior
School. We have opened our
very first Baby Daycare
department and one of my
pleasures is to receive updates
from Old Girls! It’s great to share
in their successes”.
Personal: Married with four
grown up children
Interests: Medieval History and
Literature. Reading fiction of all
periods. Family life most
important thing of all.Individual careOne of the most integrated schools in the country.Committed to a broad education, a wide range of activitiesand the high standard of pastoral care to support this. Carefor the individual is paramount.
Kerr Fulton-Peebles - King Edward’s, Witley
KES is a “digital campus” where
classrooms and boarding
houses are connected to the
internet and a Microsoft
Mentor School, where teaching
and learning through laptops
has been pioneered. The
International Baccalaureate
extends choice for pupils in the
6th Form. Results this year
place King Edward’s School in
the top 10 UK IB schools.
Hobbies/passions: family,
walking, sailing, sub aqua,
natural history, reading, theatre
& the arts.
InnovativeHead since 1999, Philip Evitt is extremely proud as theschool celebrated its centenary this year. It is exactly 100years since Canon Mills founded the school. Described bythe Good Schools Guide as ‘a delight and one of the mostinnovative and successful boarding and day preps going,’
Phillip Evitt - Highfield School
Mr Evitt feels that this sums
Highfield up perfectly – it is a
happy place that enjoys its
reputation as a charming
country prep and pre-prep in
sumptuous 175-acre grounds
where children can be children.
ValuingFounded in 1870, designed by Lutyens and set in a 34-acreestate, Amesbury is the oldest preparatory school in theHaslemere/Hindhead area.
Nigel Taylor, MA - Amesbury
The three schools’ principle
purpose is straightforward: “To
ensure that every child enjoys
his or her time with us; that
they feel valued as individuals,
in an environment where their
talents can prosper to the
benefit of the community.”
Understanding“At The Heights our focus is entirely on the 60 boys in ourcare.We believe that the better one knows andunderstands a child, the better one is able to educate them.
Kevin Merrick - Haslemere Prep School
“The class size / teacher ratio is
all important to us and that is
why we opt for small numbers
in our successful teaching
groups.We hope to have
another successful and
enjoyable year,” said Mr
Merrick, who has been head for
seven years. His hobbies are
rugby, football (goalkeeper),
cricket, gardening and fishing.Life
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Over 30 stallholders greeted
the public when the
market opened at 10am. The
sun shone and, it was cloudy
towards midday, the rain stayed
away. Delicious wafts of
barbecue filled the air; and
pies, cheeses, cider, fish, meat,
herbs, soaps, flowers and plants
were on sale from local
producers.
Waverley Borough Council,
leader of the project, worked
with the Initiative to find a
suitable “home”. The car park at
the rear of the shops in the
High Street was made available
– thanks to the understanding
of the local shops, and
particularly Collingwood
Bachelor and the freeholders,
The Co-operative. More stalls
were in the High Street.
The Farmers’ Market has been
part of the annual Christmas
Market which started in 2000,
and will now be a regular event
on the first Sunday of every
month in the same place. The
Mayor ofWaverley, Cllr Maurice
Byham, and the Mayoress
attended the first event,
accompanied by Haslemere’s
link forWaverley, Cllr. David
Inman. Full details of the
markets organised byWaverley
Borough Council are available
from www.waverley.gov.uk.
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Food Festival
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First Farmers’ MarketThe 2007 Haslemere Food Festival opened with the first of the town’s regular Farmers’ Markets on Sunday 2 September.The market was identified as a Haslemere Initiative project since the 2003 Healthcheck, when Haslemere’s residentsconfirmed their desire for a regular market in the town.
Mayor ofWaverly and his wife
Haslemere’s first Beer Festival went down a treat in Haslemere Hall on the first weekend of the Food Festival.The Life in Haslemere team felt it was their duty to support this local event and so popped down to Haslemere Hall to sample the delights of local beerand company. Nick Keith’s favourite was the Surrey Hills’ ‘Ranmore Ale’ (3.8%) – which he described as “a good, clean beer.” Lucy Coates’ favourite wasthe malt-tasting ‘Oktoberfest’ (5.2%) by Ascot Ales. Cat Jarman was sampling the local ciders on offer. Her favourite (also the strongest available at thefestival) was MrWhitehead’s ‘Boxing Dog’made fromWorcester and Cox apples.
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Food Festival
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The Italian Market
Sausage competition
Fernanda and Antelmo Zorzal take a break from Italia in Piazza, thereal Italian food market
The town welcomed a slice of Italy to the J DWetherspoons’ car park.The Italians opened their stalls bright and early on Friday 7September, offering a delightful range of cheeses, cured meats, pasta,pizzas, biscuits, oils, breads and sweets.
The Sausage Competition had
four entrants and two
categories. After a tough tasting
session, it was decided that
Lower Roundhurst Farm’s ‘Pork
and Onion’ won the best
traditional sausage while Kaighin
& Daughter won the Speciality
Sausage with their ‘Duck and
Orange with Cointreau’.
Haslewey Community Centre in
Weyhill supported the
competition by serving the
winning sausages (with a choice
of mash or chips) for lunch on
Wednesday 19 September. Life in
Haslemere’s Jessica Moon
sampled the Duck and Orange
with Cointreau and was delighted
with the results: “A delicious and
surprisingly sweet-tasting
sausage,” she said.
Contact: Lower Roundhurst
Farm, 01428 656455; Kaighin &
Daughter, 01428 604806;
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Kate and Pauline - two volunteers from Haslewey’s Harlequin Cafe where they served theaward-winning sausages
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An action-packed one and a
half hours greeted the
lucky young people who signed
up to the cooking workshops on
offer as part of the Food
Festival.
Morag Price and Nicola
Mundy were the Head Chefs
and explained that this was a
workshop with a difference as
many of the children attending
had severe food allergies.
“We specialise in these
workshops because Nicola
knows everything there is to
know about children’s food
allergies due to her own
children suffering from different
ones,” explained Morag. “In
order to avoid any problems, we
catered for the worst case
scenario and we have been
really pleased with the results!”
“It is a great opportunity for
children with allergies and their
friends to take part in a positive
and fun cooking experience
from which they might
otherwise be excluded.”
The children had a lovely time
as they chatted away to each
other, decorating aprons and
chefs’ hats before getting going
on making their own dairy free
pizza, cakes and ‘melted
moments’.When cooked, these
all disappeared with
astonishing rapidity and any
leftovers were placed into a
lunchbox to take home with an
allergy-free party bag full of
delicious goodies.
Look out for a full profile on
Crafty Chefs in a future issue.
Contact Nicola, 01428 653251,
[email protected] or Morag,
01428 648663,
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Head Chefs: Morag Price and Nicola Mundy
The children had a lovely time making dairy-free pizzas
Alocal attraction, the
Haslemere
Educational Museum is a
centre for the community,
for the arts and education,
providing leisure, cultural
and learning opportunities.
“We like to think of the
museum as a ‘Mini British
Museum’,” says Alan Perry,
who succeeded Bernard
Coe as Chairman of the
Museum two years ago.
“People like the museum –
and we are proud of it
because it is a vibrant place
and very much part of the
community.”
As the title suggests,
education represents an
important part of the
museum’s offering.
Louise Lamming became
the full–time Education
Officer in November 2006
when Maggie Monteath
retired. Thousands of
people benefit from the
educational service, and a
specially equipped
Education Room. With 27
affiliated schools, the
museum also plays host to
many students and
schoolchildren from three
local counties – as well as
from further afield.
“Our activities reflect well
on learning programmes
we offer for people of all
ages - including ‘silver
surfers,’” adds Alan Perry.
“After all, we live in an age
which respects ‘lifelong
learning’.
“Financially we have to
run a tight ship. We need
revenue to cover our
running costs of about
£250,000 a year. But I don’t
suppose there is a museum
or art gallery in this
country which doesn’t need
funds. We have a lovely
Georgian building with
grounds of some 7-8 acres,
but inevitably there are
upkeep costs,” he adds.
So all bequests are very
much appreciated, and the
museum hopes that local
people keep it in mind
when they are making their
wills. “Bequests can make a
big difference,” Alan Perry
admits.
The museum has
benefited from several
successive grants from the
Heritage Lottery Fund
(HLF) – an indication that
the outside world
recognises the value of
their offering. A key figure
in administration and
fundraising is the Curator,
Julia Tanner, who has been
in the post for five years.
“We have a diverse
Community Profile: Haslemere Educational Museum
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Local heroesThe museum in Haslemere represents so much more thanjust the dictionary definition of “a building used to storeand exhibit objects of historic, scientific or culturalinterest”. By Nick Keith.
Front row (l-r): Robert Neller (IT Advisor/Collections Assistant), Trudy Powell (Development Officer), JaneLaver (Honorary Secretary), Alan Perry (Chairman),Mike Haynes (Financial Assistant), Louise Lamming(Education Officer).Back row (l-r): Julia Tanner (Curator), Karen Noad (Administrator)
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programme and visitors are
often surprised by what we
do and offer,” she says.
As a result, they have
recently made two new
appointments: Arabella
Christou started work as
the HLF-funded Audience
Development Officer in
August; and Trudy Powell
joined the staff as
Development/Fundraising
Officer at the beginning of
September funded jointly
by Haslemere Town
Council, Waverley Borough
Council and the Museum.
In all there are now 14 staff
(five of them full-time),
and some 80 volunteers.
A hectic schedule of
administration involves
weekly meetings about
events and exhibitions;
fortnightly management
meetings, two monthly
Trustees and quarterly
museum council meetings.
The museum also has close
ties with all of the local
authorities, and many local
and national organisations.
Apart from schools, the
museum’s audience mainly
comprises children and
families, visitors for events
and exhibitions,
researchers, tourists and
special interest groups. It is
supported and used by
numerous organisations
and groups for room
bookings and special
events.
With a membership of
some 1000 people, the
museum attracted over
30,000 visitors in 2006. But
there is no resting on
laurels. “We need to sustain
our position as an
important part of the
community and ensure
that the museum keeps
going to serve the public,”
said Alan Perry.
Contact: Haslemere
Educational Museum, 78
High Street, Haslemere.
01428 642112
www.haslemeremuseum.co.u
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Factfile
1888 Founded by Sir
Jonathan Hutchinson
FRS, eminent Victorian
surgeon; first chairman
was Sir Archibald
Geikie, President of the
Royal Society.
1926 Moved to present
site in the High Street
2002-03 Major
refurbishment, with
Heritage Lottery Fund
help
We like tothink of themuseum as a‘Mini BritishMuseum...People likethe museum– and we areproud of itbecause it isa vibrantplace andvery muchpart of thecommunity.
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Property
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Traditionally a sound
property market has
tended to show strength from
early Spring through June, slow
down during the summer
holidays in July and August, and
recover its position in the
Autumn. Has this year been any
different?
Nicholas Harding, a Partner at
Keats Haslemere, said: “The
market was overheated in
places.With factors such as
rates rising five times, buyers
have become wary and people
are taking stock.
“Of course there is business
going on, but volumes are lower
than earlier in the year.” After
good sales in June and July,
Keats have experienced a quiet
August – as they expected –
and now they are “watching
and waiting” like many people
involved in the market.
He was not the only local
agent who suspected that
negative press reports may have
fuelled the flames surrounding
Northern Rock and the
financial markets. “Realism is
the key,” he added.
“I don’t believe we are on the
verge of something really bad in
the property market, but
perhaps we will not see house
price inflation for a while.”
Nicholas Harding summed up.
“Indeed we have a good stock
of houses between £250,000
and £700,000.”
Clarke GammonWellers have
enjoyed a record July and
August, said Steve Cook, who is
a Partner. “Although activity has
slowed in September, the
market is still relatively good for
us. There are still people who
want to buy and they will show
interest in good properties,” he
said. So far Home Information
Packs (HIPs) had made little
impact on the market as far as
he was concerned.
“In the early part of the year
there were no disturbances like
Northern Rock or US share
issues or media
scaremongering,” Steve Cook
added. “There were some
inflated prices, but they have
returned to normal. Perhaps
buyers were prepared to pay a
bit more because they knew
good houses were on the
market and, if they bought, they
would own them for a long
time.”
Whereas earlier in the year the
firm were showing the best
houses to up to 15 people,
viewing levels now are between
5 and 10. In fact Steve Cook said
that two houses in
Highercombe Road had both
attracted 11 viewers each in the
last three weeks.
One of them, the spacious,
modernised four-bedroom
Maple House is on the Market
for £1.2m; and the other three-
bedroom Highercombe Lodge
is asking £650,000. Steve Cook
added: “Both properties have
second viewings booked so
sales may be imminent.”
Kelway Law report that the
market is “normal”. Adrian Law
commented: “There is a
shortage of new instructions
but we are arranging good sales
on those that are coming onto
the market.
“Hindhead generally seems to
be attracting good interest as
the buyers are understanding
the probable price increases
now that the A3 tunnel has
been started.”
“HIPs have affected
instruction numbers,” Adrian
Law agreed. “I think that
potential vendors are unsure
how they work. Kelway Law will
be able to take all of the hassle
away by dealing with these for
our clients.”
He sees “very exciting”
prospects for the rest of the
year. As the market is “normal”
once again, agents have to work
harder to sell the properties.
“This is always when our
business model excels,” Adrian
Law explained, “as it is set up to
sell properties rather than a
huge marketing machine to
generate instructions.
“A lot of our new instructions
are coming from other agents.
It is always a very good feeling
when a client asks ‘how come
you have had so much interest
and have sold my property
whilst the previous agent
generated very little?’”
Keats Haslemere,
01428 661622
Clarke GammonWellers,
01428 664800
Kelway Law (Beacon Hill
office), 01428 604488
Nick Keith
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South of Hindhead, the
construction of the
Canadian Memorial underpass
has begun, after the switching
of the southbound traffic to the
northbound carriageway. Three
memorial maple trees were
relocated and the plaque
moved to St Mary’s Church,
Bramshott. The plaque will be
returned in time for Canada
Day 2008.
At the memorial site
archaeologists have found two
limekilns, which would have
been common in the 18th and
19th centuries. They would
have been fed with limestone
or chalk from local sources,
such as Petersfield, and fuelled
from coppiced wood. The lime
produced would be used
mainly as a soil conditioner to
counteract acidity in the land.
The impact of this early work
has affected animal life just as
much as humans and
motorists! Environmental
activity has focused on the
relocation of wildlife. Dormice
hibernate in the base of trees,
and stumps which were left in
the ground over the winter,
have now been removed. New
nest-boxes have been placed in
suitable woodland habitats – 50
boxes have been set up in
Boundless Valley and 50 more
in TyndallsWood. The next
stage of tree-felling in
September and October will
happen after the young
dormice have left the nest but
before they hibernate.
Four types of reptile have
been found in Boundless
Valley: adders, grass snakes,
common lizards and slow
worms. They have been moved
to National Trust land at
Highcombe Edge and Hurthill
Copse.
At Hazel Grove, tests have
been done on the soil-nailing
system that will retain the
steep-sided cutting for the new
A3 as it emerges from the
tunnel. “So far these trials have
been very successful and
provide a good deal of
confidence in the proposed
design,” a spokesman for
Balfour Beatty said.
To the north of the Devil’s
Punchbowl, a new temporary
access road from the
constructors’ compound beside
the A3 to the north portal of the
tunnel at Gibbet Hill will allow
delivery of materials for the
foundation of the main
embankment. It will serve as
the main access for the tunnel
construction next year. And
switching the northbound
traffic onto a short section of
the southbound carriageway
provides room to build a
retaining wall for the Hindhead
Hill underpass.
The earthworks for the
Boundless to Thursley link road
(to the west of the A3) have
been finished and drainage
installed. This link was being
used as a temporary diversion
for the A3 from August, paving
the way for the construction of
the Hindhead Hill underpass
and the GreensandWay
underpass across the existing
road.
Changes to the traffic flow on
both the northbound and
southbound side of the A3 at
Thursley were introduced in
mid-September. Traffic has
been switched to the
temporary Boundless to
Thursley Link Road for
approximately five months, to
allow construction of the
underpasses. The new road is
single carriageway with double
white line and studs in the
middle. The speed limit is
40mph, with a camera in
operation.
Contact: Ian Whyte,
Community Relations
Manager, Balfour Beatty, A3
Hindhead Project Office.
Tel: 01428 686080. email:
Tunnel timeline and
key dates
June - October 2007:
Construct the Boundless Road
cutting and excavate ground to
form the northern entrances to
the tunnel.
July - December 2007:
Construct the GreensandWay
and Hindhead Hill
underpasses.
July 2007 - July 2008:
Construct the Canadian
Memorial Underpass at
Bramshott Chase.
Early 2008: Start tunnelling
from the north portal.
2011: Completion. This dual
carriageway link between
London and Portsmouth will
remove a major source of
congestion, particularly around
the A3/A287 traffic signal
controlled crossroads. The new
road will be four miles long and
includes twin-bored tunnels
under the Devil’s Punch Bowl, a
Site of Special Scientific
Interest.
Watch your speedSpeeding motorists face the
prospect of being caught on
camera – and risk a penalty –
as they drive through the
temporary diversion route. The
limit is 40mph, and
enforcement will be provided
by the Surrey Safety Camera
Partnership at the invitation of
the Highways Agency, which is
managing the project.
Two fixed cameras will
enforce speed limits both
northbound and southbound.
The aim is to ensure that
motorists drive at safe speeds,
protecting other road users and
contractors working on the
project. This will be particularly
important during off-peak
hours and at night when traffic
moves more freely.
Vehicle ActivatedWarning
Signs (VAS) will illuminate if
drivers approach too fast,
advising them of the speed
limit and the presence of
cameras. Fixed safety camera
warning signs will be combined
with speed limit repeater signs
on both sides of the road. If
drivers fail to heed warnings
and reduce their speed, they
risk being issued with a penalty.
The Surrey Safety Camera
Partnership comprises four
public sector organisations:
Surrey County Council, Surrey
Police, the Highways Agency
and Her Majesty’s Court Service
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Snakes andaddersDespite the wet and windy summer weather, preparatorywork for the A3 tunnel is now “well underway”, it isreported by the constructors, Balfour Beatty.
A3 Tunnel update
A dormouse in a nest-box
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Water is not only a precious
resource but also offers
peace and tranquillity. That is
why many people choose to have
a water feature in their garden.
You can pay anything from less
than £100 to tens of thousands of
pounds. It all depends on your
ambition and your pocket.
Medium to large ponds, which
have been fully planted, can cost
from £15,000. For the annual
Hampton Court Show, I create a
£40,000 water garden. But those
are top of the range.
Here are some tips to help you
start or revamp your water
feature.
Planning
When planning your garden, you
need to consider the position,
size, shape, and depth. Position
the pond where there is both sun
and shade, and in sheltered, frost
free areas to help plant growth;
away from overhanging trees, to
minimise falling blossom and
leaves; and allowing sun for at
least half the day.
Avoid placing the pond near to
where there is a high water table,
or where water collects. Avoid
making deep excavations near
walls. And, if you need electricity,
install this at the same time as
the initial building project.
Types of pond include: formal,
jug feature, raised, informal,
pebbled, and with one or more
fountains and waterfalls. More
ambitious ponds can take in
bridges, stepping stones, jetties
and summer houses.
One of the final stages of
planning is to draw the garden
plan, with paths, trees, shrubs
and features. Then, on tracing
paper, overlay the proposed
water garden.
Planting
Plants improve the look and
oxygenation of the pond; they
absorb excess nutrients and
carbon dioxide and they attract
wildlife. If you have fish, then
choose the right plants for the
size and positioning of the pond.
You need to use the right
containers and compost. Aquatic
compost has slow release
fertiliser.
Then there are planting zones –
for bog plants where the soil is
wet but not submerged; for
marginal plants along the edge;
for deep water plants, such as
lilies; and for floating species,
such as water chestnuts and
water hyacinth.
Liners
There are many types of water
liners and pre-formed ponds,
made from high-density
polyfibre and glass-fibre
materials, to highly durable
Indestructa ponds made by
Bladons.
Choose the liner to suit your
budget and plan. Stainless steel
is popular at present.
Features
Whether you want waterfalls,
cascades, or fountains,World of
Water has a huge choice. They
are realistic, durable and flexible.
Fountains made from drilled
monoliths are very popular, and
can cost around £500; so the
pond with one monolith may
cost around £1,000. Most of the
stone is available from Lindsay
Clarke in Churt.
Filtration
Choose high-calibre filtration
systems; the size of the pond
area will determine the cost of
the system. Filters are important,
acting as the pond’s mini-sewage
system, but they do not remove
the physical dirt and waste.
There are millions of helpful
bacteria in the pond, and clear
water does not mean healthy
water. Buy the right filter which
copes with the pond level.
Pumps
The pump is at the heart of the
pond, enhancing its beauty with
ripples and light reflections, and
keeping it healthy by circulating
and aerating the water. Out of
the many different types, there
are three basics: feature pumps,
general-purpose pumps, and
solid handling pumps.
Seek advice from the experts.
Don’t choose the pump until
you have decided on all your
requirements.
Make sure the pump is
sufficiently powerful.
Autumn andWinter
tips for health
• Reduce feed as water cools
• Use netting to keep out
leaves, which sink to the
bottom and create sludge
• Cut back plants and remove
dead vegetation
• Treat with general tonic
• When cold, use heater to keep
an ice-free area
• Drain UV filters if not in use
Summary
You will find huge choice, help
and expertise if you visit the
World ofWater Aquatic Centre at
Haslemere Garden Centre.
Founded in 1984,World ofWater
has 20 centres in the south,
midlands and northwest.
Whatever your budget, we can
advise you and kit you out with
the right water feature for your
garden, whether native or fish
pond.
Contact: PhilWent, Haslemere
Garden Centre, Brook Road,
(between Hashemite and
Goodling), GU8 5LB. 01428
682913. www.worldofwater.com
Gardening
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PhilWent (above), of Haslemere Garden Centre’sWorld ofWater, offers some watery options based on his 15 yearsexperience in the business (5 years at Haslemere)
Water wonderland
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Competition
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Whilst Clayton Fine
Jewellery has been in
business since November 2004,
the directors have worked
within the high quality retail
jewellery industry for many
years. Keith Clayton, Managing
Director started his career
within the antique jewellery
trade in 1969. He spent 32 years
working for a major high
quality jewellery retailer in the
South-East. Keith’s sister, Tina,
and wife, Rita, both worked for
the same retailer, before
Clayton Fine Jewellery was
formed on Haslemere High
Street.
Their combined 60 years of
experience means that they
have much knowledge about
seemingly unusual and difficult
to find products, unknown to
others. So if you are looking for
something that’s not in stock or
wish to have something
especially designed and made,
the Clayton team will be
delighted to organise it for you.
Brands stocked include
Thomas Sabo, Trollbeads,
Michel Herbelin, Bulova,
Swatch, Cross and Dunhill and
there is a selection of clocks,
gifts and silverware.
With an amazing selection of
jewellery alongside a
comprehensive collection of
watches, Keith and his team
specialise in, and enjoy, having
stock that is that little bit
different. You can browse much
of these unique items in their
shop on the High Street but
also on their splendid website.
From a simple pair of silver
earrings to an unusual fancy
coloured dress ring or necklace
with a Lemon Quartz or a
Tanzanite, via a Diamond
Bracelet with 6 carats of Fine
Diamonds, you are very likely
to find something to suit.
Diamond set Engagement,
Eternity andWedding Rings in
both traditional and modern
designs are shown in
abundance.
Contact: Clayton Fine
Jewellery Ltd, 9 High Street,
Haslemere, Surrey GU27 2HG,
01428 656138,
www.claytonfinejewellery.co.uk
Life
Premier prizeClayton Fine Jewellery in Haslemere High Street haveestablished themselves as the premier jewellery shop inthis area.
Terms and conditionsEntries must be received by 31October 2007.The winner will be decided by adraw and announced in theDecember-January edition of Life inHaslemere.No cash alternative is available.Employees of Life Magazines Ltdand Clayton Fine Jewellery are notallowed to submit entries.One entry per reader.
Answer 3 questions aboutClaytons to enter a draw andthe possibility of winning afirst prize voucher for £100,and a second prize voucherfor £50.
QUESTIONS
1. What year was Clayton
Fine Jewellery
established?
2. What is the combined
number of years
experience amongst
the Clayton team of
directors?
3. What is the Clayton
Fine Jewellery website
address?
Send your answers andyour contact details to:Life Magazines, 22 HighStreet, Petersfield, GU323JL. Email:[email protected]
Last month Life in Haslemere
teamed up with Inn on the
Hill to offer you a chance to win
a £150 hotel and dinner
voucher.
Many thanks to everyone who
entered the competition - we
had entries from as far afield as
London andWaterlooville.
Congratulations go to the
winner and Blackmoor resident
Mr DavidWright, Sales and
Marketing Manager at Hindhead
Hot Tubs.
MrWright (pictured on the left
being congratulated by Rodney
Hillis, General Manager of Inn
on the Hill) said, “I’m very
pleased to have won and can’t
wait to try out the delights at the
Inn on the Hill”.
Contact: Inn on the Hill,
Competition Winner
ISSUE 6 OCTOBER - NOVEMBER 2007
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Diary of Events
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Thursday 4 - Sat 6 OctoberA Month of SundaysHaslemere ThespiansVenue: Haslemere HallTime: 8pmBook/Info: 01428 642161
Saturday 6 OctoberFormosa String QuartetHHH ConcertsVenue: St Christopher's ChurchTime: 7.30pmBook/Info: 01428 652448
Potty about pots: how theAncient Greeks did itJunior Club (5-12 year olds)Venue: Haslemere EducationalMuseumTime: 10.30am-12pmBook/Info: 01428 642112
Sunday 7 OctoberPeter Katin (piano)Hindhead Celebrity RecitalSeriesVenue: Hindhead Music CentreTime: 4pmBook/Info: 01428 604941
Haslemere Farmers' MarketVenue: Haslemere High StreetTime: 10am-1.30pmInfo:www.waverly.gov.uk/farmersmarket
Tuesday 9 OctoberAlton Organ Society ConcertDaniel Moult, London concertorganistVenue: St Lawrence ParishChurch, AltonTime: 8pmBook/Info: 01420 543628
What makes an ancientcivilisation?Adult LectureVenue: Haslemere EducationalMuseumTime: 10.30am-12pmBook/Info: 01428 642112
Saturday 13 OctoberAn evening of sacred andsecular songsLa Folane Choir (Paris)Venue: St Bartholemew'sChurch, HaslemereTime: 7.30pmBook/Info: 01428 644578
An evening with Maria Callas -The Diva and theWomanOpera SouthVenue: De Vere Venues,Branksome PlaceTime: 6.30pmBook/Info: 01730 817547
Tuesday 16 - Sat 27 OctoberHaslemere Camera ClubExhibition
Venue: Haslemere EducationalMuseumTime: 10am-5pmBook/Info: 01428 642112
Thursday 18th OctoberHaslemere Christmas FairIn aid of CHASE Children'sHospiceVenue: Haslemere HallTimes: 9.30am-3pmInfo: Liz Hawes 07764 577002
Saturday 20 OctoberAutumn Concert in aid of TheRosemary FoundationHaslemere Town Band and theMulberry SingersVenue: StWilfrid's Church,Padnell Rd, CowplainTime: 7.30pmBook/Info: 01730 261199
Tuesday 23 - Saturday 27OctoberGershwin's My One and OnlyHaslemere PlayersVenue: Haslemere HallTime: 7.30pm (Sat matinee,2.30pm)Book/Info: 01428 643334
Tuesday 23 OctoberThe Big Draw - Drop in anddraw what is most important toyouVenue: Haslemere EducationalMuseumTime: 11am-4pmBook (advised): 01428 642112
Wednesday 24 OctoberFabulous FabricsJunior HolidayWorkshop (5-12year olds)Venue: Haslemere EducationalMuseumTime: 10.30am-12pmBook (advised): 01428 642112
Thursday 25 OctoberHorrible Halloween HeadgearJunior HolidayWorkshop (5-12year olds)Venue: Haslemere EducationalMuseumTime: 10.30am-12pmBook/Info: 01428 642112
Friday 26 Oct - Sat 15 DecCards for good causesVenue: Haslemere EducationalMuseumTime: 10am-5pmBook/Info: 01428 642112
Saturday 27 OctoberNew London ChamberEnsembleHHH ConcertsVenue: St Christopher's ChurchTime: 7.30pmBook/Info: 01428 652448
Southern Orchestral ConcertSociety ConcertConductor: JonathonWillcocksVenue: Petersfield Festival HallTime: 7.30pmBook/Info: 01730 261199
Sat 3 Nov - Sat 1 DecSlavery ExposedVenue: Haslemere EducationalMuseumTime: 10am-5pmBook/Info: 01428 642112
Saturday 3 NovemberThe Armed Man, A Mass forPeace by Karl JenkinsGrayshott ConcertsVenue: St Luke's Church,Headley RdTime: 7.30pmBook/Info: 01428 606666
Strata ArtJunior HolidayWorkshop (5-12year olds)Venue: Haslemere EducationalMuseumTime: 10.30am-12pmBook (advised): 01428 642112
Sunday 4 NovemberHaslemere Farmers' MarketVenue: Haslemere High StreetTime: 10am-1.30pmInfo:www.waverly.gov.uk/farmersmarket
Tuesday 6 NovemberAlton Organ Society ConcertClive Driskill-Smith (ChristChurch Cathedral, Oxford)Venue: St Lawrence ParishChurch, AltonTime: 8pmBook/Info: 01420 543628
Saturday 10 NovemberViennese Gala ConcertJoint fund-raising for OperaSouth and King Edward's SchoolEducation TrustConductor: Tom HigginsVenue: King Edward's School,WitleyTime: 7pmBook/Info: 01730 817547
Otters return to Surrey?NHS/Museum LectureSpeaker: Chris MatchemVenue: Haslemere EducationalMuseumTime: 2.15pmBook/Info: 01428 642112
Saturday 17 NovemberSounding Brass ConcertHaslemere Town BandConductor: Peter YardeVenue: St Christopher's Church,Wey HillTime: 7.30pmBook/Info: 01428 723940
Christmas Choral ConcertFernhurst Choral SocietyConductor: GilesWhite
Venue: St Luke's Church,GrayshottTime: 7.30pmBook/Info: 01428 642775
Sunday 18 NovemberHindhead Celebrity RecitalSeriesPeter Donohoe (piano)Venue: Hindhead Music CentreTime: 4pmBook/Info: 01428 604941
Thurs 22 - Sat 22 NovemberParty Piece by Richard Harris -Grayshott StagersVenue: Grayshott Village Hall,Headley RdTime: 7.30pmBook/Info: 01428 605194
Saturday 24 NovemberLinden TrioHHH ConcertsVenue: St Christopher's Church,Wey HillTime: 7.30pmBook/Info: 01428 652448
Perfect Alibi - The DefinitivePink Floyd Tribute BandWhite Mountain Productions LtdVenue: Chiddingfold Rock Club,Woodside RdTime: 8pm (doors), 9pmBook/Info: 08700 600100
Tuesday 27 Nov - Sat 8 DecEarth EchoesVenue: Haslemere EducationalMuseumTime: 10am-5pmBook/Info: 01428 642112
Saturday 1 DecemberMake your own advent calendarJunior Club (5-12 year olds)Venue: Haslemere EducationalMuseumTime: 10.30am-12pmBook (advised): 01428 642112
Painting Demonstration byBridgetWoodsVenue: Haslemere EducationalMuseumTime: 11am-4pmBook/Info: 01428 642112
SeYes - The Classic 70s YESTributeWhite Mountain Productions LtdVenue: Chiddingfold Rock Club,Woodside RdTime: 8pm (doors), 9pmBook/Info: 08700 600100
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What’s on
If you would like yourevent listed here,email details to
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Charity Art Competition - 'The True Meaning Of Christmas'We are once more running an art competition for all children (underthe age of 12 years on 1st December 2007) either at school in theHaslemere area or living within the electoral district of HaslemereTown Council.The Theme: ‘The True Meaning of Christmas’.We hope this will help tomake children more aware of other children less fortunate.Entrance fee:We ask that each entrant make a small donation of(minimum) £1 for 'CHASE hospice care for children' the localchildren's hospice in Guildford.The Prize: The winning entrant & their family (maximum 4 persons)will be taken by limousine to see ‘Jack & The Beanstalk’ at TheYvonneArnaud theatre who are kindly donating the tickets for the matineeperformance on Saturday 5th January 2008.Closing Date for Entries: Friday 30th November.More Information: Christine Chapman, Co-operative Funeralcare,80Weyhill, Haslemere, Surrey GU27 1HN, 01428 651153,[email protected] The absence of an EPA
in such
circumstances requires an
application to the Court of
Protection, by family or
friends, to appoint a
Receiver to deal with the
affairs of the person who
has become incapacitated
- a costly and protracted
process.
EPAs are convenient and
easy to set up and
relatively cheap, with
most solicitors charging
between £50 and £80. If,
after being set up, the EPA
never has to be invoked, then
that will be the only cost ever
incurred.
However, the Government is
planning to abolish them in
October of this year. At that
time Lasting Powers of
Attorney (LPAs) will come
into effect.
The good news is that an
LPA allows for the
appointment of both a Health
&Welfare attorney and a
Financial & Property attorney,
which an EPA does not. The
former would be a person
thought appropriate to look
after the person’s health and
welfare issues, the latter
someone with more financial
and commercial acumen.
However, the form is likely
to be longer and more
complex and the LPA has to
be registered with the Court
of Protection in order to be
valid. Both these factors will
increase the cost of
appointing an attorney and
although the precise fees are
not yet known, the total cost
of making an LPA and
registering could be in the
region of £500.
If your main concern is
appointing attorneys to deal
with your financial affairs, if
you become mentally
incapable in the future, or
you simply want your family
to assist you now, we would
strongly recommend that you
consider making an EPA
while you still can. Any EPA
drawn up before October will
remain valid indefinitely.
If you wish to make an
Enduring Power of Attorney
or would like further advice
please contact James Sawers
or Jessica Pye at our Midhurst
office (01730 816711) or
Robert Sawers at our
Petersfield office (01730
268211).
James Sawers
MacDonald Oates
What you need to make aPower of Attorney nowSince 1984 it has been possible to anticipate and planfor a person’s possible loss of mental or physicalcapacity by setting up an Enduring Power of Attorney(EPA). EPAs allow individuals to appoint one or morepeople to deal with their financial affairs if they becomementally or physically incapable in the future.
Legal Life column sponsored by MacDonald Oates Solicitors
Contacts
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Emergency Services:
Fire:
Surrey Fire and Rescue Service, St
Davids, 70Wray Park Road, Reigate
RH2 0EJ
Telephone: 01737 242444
Gas,Water and Electricity:
Electricity Emergency:
0845 770 8090
Gas Emergency: 0800 111 999
SouthernWater: 0845 278 0845
Health:
Dr C Taylor & Partners, Haslemere
Health Centre, Church Lane,
Haslemere, Surrey GU27 2BQ
Telephone: 01483 783000
Dr C.P.Taylor & Partners, Fernhurst
Surgery, Crossfields, Fernhurst,
Haslemere GU273JL
Telephone: 01428 651040
Haslemere Health Centre
Telephone: 01483 783000
Haslemere Hospital
Telephone: 01483 782000
Holy Cross Hospital, Hindhead
Road, Haslemere GU27 1NQ
Telephone: 01428 643311
Homecall Doctor, Warrenden,
Weydown Road GU27 1DS
Telephone: 01428 654786
Royal Surrey County Hospital
Telephone: 01483 571122
Police:
Haslemere Police Station,
46West Street GU27 2AB
Telephone: 0845 125 2222
Surrey Police, 6 Carshalton Road,
Sutton Surrey SM1 4RF
Telephone: 0845 125 2222
Arts Groups:
DanceArt (3-18 years)
Telephone: Kahli 07830325426
Website: www.danceart.org.uk
Haslemere Art Society
Telephone: 01428 642291
Website:
www.haslemereartsociety.org
Haslemere and District Recorded
Music Society
Telephone: 01428 605002
Website:
www.thefrmsco.uk/hasle.htm
Haslemere Camera Club:
Telephone: Clinton 01428 727403
Website:
www.haslemerecameraclub.co.uk
Haslemere Performing Arts
Telephone: 01428 652360
E-mail: [email protected]
Haslemere Players
Telephone: 01428 643334
Website:
www.haslemereplayers.com
Haslemere Symphony Orchestra
and Chorus
Telephone: 01428 605612
Website: www.hmsconcerts.info
Haslemere Thespians
Telephone: 01428 643585
Haslemere Town Band
Telephone: 01252 331828
HHH Concerts
Telephone: 01798 831242
Website:
www.haslemere.com/music
Opera South inc. Opera Omnibus
Telephone: 01428 684291
The Grayshott Stagers
Telephone: 01428 751898
Website:
www.grayshottstagers.co.uk
Helplines, Support Groups &
Charities:
Alcoholics Anonymous:
0845 769 7555
Alzheimer's Society:
01428 642055
Arthritis Care Grayshott, Telephone
01428 643625
Arthritis Research Campaign:
01428 724741
BLISS: 01428 642320
Books OnWheels:
01428 604558
British Heart Foundation:
01483 419774
Canine Partners for Independence:
08456 580480
Care In Haslemere:
01428 652505
Cats Protection: 01428 604297
Celebrate Marriage: 01428 652368
Childline: 0800 1111
Citizen's Advice Bureau:
0844 8487969
Crossways Counselling Service:
01428 644333
Environment Agency:
08708 506506
Friends of Holy Cross Hospital:
01428 683144
Guide Dogs for the Blind:
01428 727617
Haslemere and District Volunteer
Bureau: 01428 661166
Haslemere and District Macmillan
Cancer Support:
01252 794434
Haslemere and District Round
Table Society: 07717836809
Haslemere Blind Club:
01428 643971
Haslemere Gateway Club:
01428 654496
Haslemere Hard of Hearing
Support Group: 01428 658190
Haslemere Library: 01428 642907
Haslemere/Midhurst Committee
for Macmillan Cancer Support:
01428 652238
HAV4D: 07930905016
Haslemere Society: 01428 661379
Haslemere Stroke Club:
01428 645855
Haslewey Community Centre and
Age Concern Day Centre:
01428 648716
Hazlehurst Trust through Surrey
Community Foundation:
01372 861609
Helen Arkell Dyslexia Centre:
01252 792400
Hindhead Community Group:
01428 607816
Home-Start: 01252 737453
Home-Start Butser: 01730 233 755
King'sWorld Trust for Children:
01428 653504
Natural England (was Countryside
Agency): 020 7932 5800
Relate: 02392 827026
Royal British Legion:
01428 642675
Samaritans: 08457 909090
SPACESYoung Parents Group:
01428 723910
Visitor Information Centre:
01428 645425
Women's Royal Voluntary Service:
01428 605498
Places to Stay:
Georgian House Hotel
High Street, Haslemere, Surrey
Telephone: 01428 656644
Inn on the Hill, Lower Street,
Haslemere, Surrey GU27 2PD
Telephone: 01428 642006
Lythe Hill Hotel and Spa
Petworth Road, Haslemere, Surrey
Telephone: 01428 651251
Wheatsheaf Inn, Grayswood,
Haslemere, Surrey GU27 2DE
Telephone: 01428 644440
Sports and Leisure:
Broadwater Park Golf Club
Telephone: 01483 429955
Camberley Health Golf Club
Telephone: 01276 232258
Champney's Forest Mere Health
Resort: 01428 726013
Cowdray Park Polo Club
Telephone: 01730 813257
Cranleigh Golf and Leisure Club,
Telephone: 01483 268855
Dean Farm Golf Course, Bordon
Telephone: 01420 489478
Haslemere Bowls Club
Telephone: 01428 656431
Haslemere Hockey Club
Director of Hockey: HeidiWells
Telephone: 07973 345547
Director of Junior Hockey: Mandy
Telephone: 01428 604643
Haslemere Recreation Association
Telephone: 01428 661486
Haslemere Cricket Club
Telephone: 01428 654459
Website: www.haslemerecc.co.uk
Haslemere Educational Museum
Telephone: 01428 642112
Haslemere LawnTennis Club
Telephone: 01428 661486
Haslemere Rugby Club:
07771530510
HaslemereYouth Football
Telephone: 01428 656215
Hindhead Golf Club: 01428 604614
Hurtmore Golf Club: 01483 424440
Kinetika Gym,The Herons Leisure
Centre, Kings Road, Haslemere
Telephone: 01428 658484
The Edge Leisure Centre, Woolmer
Road, Haslemere
Telephone: 01428 644577
Milford Golf Club
Telephone: 01483 419200
NordicWalking and Outdoors
Fitness
Telephone: 07950031538
Website: www.fitterbyfar.co.uk
Shottermill and Haslemere FC
Telephone: John 07770568793
The Herons Swimming Centre
Telephone: 01428 658484
West Surrey Golf Club
Telephone: 01483 42127
Travel Numbers:
Public transport information:
Telephone: 08706 082608
Website: www.traveline.org.uk
Train tracker: 0871 200 49 50
Funeral Directors:
Cooperative Funeral Care
80Wey Hill, 01428 651153
GM Luff & Partners
84 Lion Lane, 01428 643524
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