Hambledon Parish Magazine

St Peter’s Church

& Village News

February

2019

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www.hambledonsurrey.co.uk Hambledon Parish Magazine, February 2019 Page 1

Hambledon Parish Magazine, February 2019, Page 2 PARISH CHURCH OF ST PETER, HAMBLEDON

Rector The Rev Simon Taylor 01483 421267 [email protected]

Associate Vicar Position advertised

Assistant Vicar The Rev David Jenkins 01483 416084 6 Quartermile Road Godalming, GU7 1TG

Curate The Rev David Preece 01483 421267 [email protected]

Churchwarden Mrs Elizabeth Cooke 01483 208637 Marepond Farm, Markwick Lane Loxhill, Godalming, GU8 4BD

Churchwarden Alan Harvey 01483 423264 35 Maplehatch Close Godalming, GU7 1TQ

Assistant Churchwarden David Chadwick, Little Beeches 01252 702268 14 Springhill, Elstead Godalming, GU8 6EL

Pastoral Assistant Mrs Jacqui Rook 01428 684390 1 Hambledon Park Hambledon, GU8 4ER

Church Treasurer & Gift Aid Andrew Dunn 01428 482113 The Cottage, Lane End Hambledon, GU8 4HD

Sunday Services

Full details of these and any other services are set out in the Church Calendar for the month, which is shown on page 5

The Church has a number of Home Groups which meet regularly during the week at various locations. Details from Hambledon and Busbridge Church Office Tel: 01483 421267

Alpha details and information from: Hambledon and Busbridge Church Office Tel: 01483 421267

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Hambledon Parish Magazine, February 2019 Page 3 Assistant Minister’s Letter – February

ebruary already! Not quite a ‘new’ year any more and a distinct possibility that our resolutions have already vanished into the middle distance. The post-Christmas glow has well and truly worn off, but spring isn’t quite here. Or is it? F In Hambledon and Busbridge churchyards the snowdrops are out, soon to be followed by the crocuses. That surely ought to be a harbinger of better days to come. (Though as the plants are so confused after last summer, I don’t know how good an indicator they are any more. The clematis by our front door had a wonderful flower on it, all through December …)

For me, February is probably one of my least favourite months. Not because I suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), which is a genuine problem for many people, but simply because, by and large, it is cold and dark, and the days are grey. And I love the sunshine!

But, in the midst of the darkness, there is light. The 2nd of February is the Feast of Candlemas, which marks the mid-point of winter, halfway between the shortest day and the Spring Equinox. It also marks the end of the season of Epiphany.

It is the day when Christians remember the presentation of Jesus in the temple, and the holy family’s encounter with two faithful servants of God: Simeon and Anna. In keeping with Jewish custom, Joseph and Mary took Jesus to the temple, to present him to God and give thanks for his birth.

While they were there, Simeon approached them; he immediately recognized this child as the Messiah, for whom Israel had been waiting since Old Testament times. The Holy Spirit had revealed to him that he would not die until he had seen the Messiah.

So, for Simeon, this was a very special moment!

His paean of praise – the Song of Simeon , or Nunc Dimittis – reminds us that Jesus came as the Light of the world*. In what can be a dreary time of year, not only it is a welcome reminder of all that we have been celebrating throughout Christmas and Epiphany, but it also holds the promise of lighter days to come:

Sovereign Lord, as you have promised, you may now dismiss your servant in peace. For my eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared in the sight of all people: a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and the glory of your people Israel.

* John’s gospel, chapter 8, verse 12

The Rev Margot Spencer Assistant Minister, Hambledon&Busbridge

Hambledon Parish Magazine, February 2019, Page 4

CHURCH CALENDAR February 2019

3rd February 9.00 am Holy Communion (BCP) & Baptism 5th Sunday before Lent 10.30 am All Age Worship ______

Thursday 7th February 9-9.30 am Morning Prayer ______

10th February 9.00 am Morning Prayer (BCP) 4th Sunday before Lent 10.30 am Holy Communion (CW) ______

Thursday 14th February 9-9.30 am Morning Prayer ______

Saturday 16th February 8.30-10 am Prayer Breakfast A time to meet together for prayer. All are welcome. ______

17th February 9.00 am Holy Communion (BCP) 3rd Sunday before Lent 10.30 am Morning Worship & Children’s Groups ______

Thursday 21st February 9-9.30 am Morning Prayer ______

24th February 9.00 am Morning Prayer (BCP) 2nd Sunday before Lent 10.30 am Morning Worship & Children’s Groups ______

Thursday 28th February 9-9.30 am Morning Prayer ______

And in March 3rd March 9.00 am Holy Communion (BCP) Sunday next before Lent 10.30 am Messy Church ______

Services at St John’s, Busbridge in February

8.00 am Every Sunday: Holy Communion (said)

10.00 am Classic Service in Church: Contemporary Service in School: 1st Sunday: Morning Worship & Baptism 1st Sunday: All Age – Mark Puddephat & the F USE Team 2nd Sunday: Holy Communion (CW) 2nd Sunday: Morning Worship 3rd Sunday: Morning Worship 3rd Sunday: Holy Communion (CW) 4th Sunday: Holy Communion (CW) 4th Sunday: Morning Worship

– Groups for children of all ages in various locations: turn up and ask! 6.30 pm Benefice Evening Worship: 1st Sunday: Holy Communion; 2nd &4th Sundays: Evening Worship; 3rd Sunday: Unplugged

Hambledon Parish Magazine, February 2019 Page 5

PARISH & PEOPLE

elcome to the first arrival of the new year – are even more heartfelt. We him a speedy recovery Ferdinand Cowell, born on 8 January 2019 and it is to be hoped that he will soon be home again. W to Dom and Tabby whom many of us know Next in line for 90 th birthday congratulations is from the Village Shop. Tabby is a frequent volunteer Mic’s wife Sylvia whose anniversary is on 8 February. (although at the moment she is being allowed a bit of Sylvia has lived practically all her life in Hambledon, maternity leave!); she is also a member of the having moved into the village from Puttenham when Hambledon Village Shop Committee; and both she she was still a child. She and Mic were married in and Dom are excellent Shop customers. We send all August 1953 and their three children, John, Tim and the family our best wishes. Sarah have maintained their parents’ habit of There was a slip-up remaining strictly local, (to the extent that both John last month when several and Tim and their families all live in Hambledon). people thought that Sylvia combined family life with a teaching several other people had career, first at Hambledon primary school (now the paid tribute to Mic Nursery School) and then moving on to Grayswood Coleman in the Parish primary. She ran Magazine – with the the Witley Girl result that there was a Guides for many resounding blank. For years and the which many apologies. Coleman’s Beech By now there can’t Brow home field be many people who hosted many of the don’t know that it was Guides’ weekend on 23 December that camps. Mic celebrated his 90 th birthday. It was a busy and Sylvia was very happy day for him and Sylvia as friends dropped one of the original by to pass on their best wishes before a large family volunteers at the gathering later in the day. , Village Shop when Mic has been a stalwart of village activities over it reopened as a many years. He has worked tirelessly for the village community ven- football and cricket teams, becoming President of both ture in 1992, by Clubs. He has also been involved in the running of which time she the Village Hall, the village fete and the produce was also loving show. He was a long-time Hambledon Parish and babysitting for Sylvia with granddaughter Cathy Councillor and he served as the Council’s Chairman seven grandchildren. Like Mic, she has been at the from May 1976 until April 1983. centre of village activities throughout her life and we In 1998, to raise money to pay for the conserva- all join in sending her our congratulations and very tion of the 1953 Hambledon Scrapbook, he organised best wishes. the Hambledon Heritage exhibition. This two-day And we’re not yet done with the Coleman family presentation of the history of Hambledon from Roman – rumour has it that Tim is about to celebrate his 60 th times to the present day comprised a huge range of birthday. He too is of critical importance to the maps and plans, pictures and photographs and village – for the last 20 years he’s been responsible for historical registers and records. To quote from a letter keeping much of it hedged and ditched and countless received from Hambledon’s then-MP, Virginia households rely on him to ensure that their gardens Bottomly, to Mic, “not only was it enjoyable, it was remain under control. So happy birthday Tim (but if inspiring and helped put all our day-to-day concerns the rumour is true, he must be the youngest 60-year into a proper perspective”. old in the business!). In 2012 Mic was awarded the British Unfortunately we have to end on an unhappy Empire Medal in the Queen’s Jubilee Birthday note. Many of us have got to know Martin Thompson Honours “for services to sport and the community in since he became involved with the Village Shop and Hambledon”. It was a fitting recognition of all that we were all saddened to hear that his mother had died Mic has done over so many years for the good of the earlier this month – even though it was not entirely village and its residents. unexpected as she had been ill for some time. But Unfortuntely Mic became ill in the new year and what was completely unexpected was the tragic loss, at the time of writing he is still in hospital – which only a few days’ later, of Karen’s son Ben. To both of means that the very best wishes that we all send to him them and their families we extend our condolences.

Hambledon Parish Magazine, February 2019, Page 6 Hambledon 2019: the first meeting

A packed agenda included the budget for 2019-2020; planning applica- tions; the forthcoming Annual Village Meeting on 25 April; and up -dates on Hambledon’s own speed limits, dog fouling and village organisations. Parish Council

ut the first item of business was to welcome the Proposed alterations to Sawmill Cottage were new Parish Clerk, Julie Flenley, alongside noted by the Parish Council. The building would B Joanna Cadman (Assistant Clerk), who were become slightly more bulky but would remain in both attending their first meeting. keeping with the original; and the application would The draft budget for 2019/2020 was approved also relocate the garage. with some very minor amendments. The defibrillator Village maintenance was the next topic. The located at Hambledon Village Shop requires regular Parish Council is working hard within a restricted upkeep, including a full battery at all times; so more budget to maintain the village’s bridleways, culverts money was committed for this. One hopes that, and ditches. It hopes to rectify the flooding problems despite its regular maintenance and battery works, we along Vann Lane by Hambledon House by unblocking never have the opportunity to use it! the culvert. Mike Parry put forward a proposal for Restricted finance from both the County and ditching along bridleway 186 to stop the run-off of the Borough Council are putting pressure on HPC’s water. Any left-over maintenance budget will be budgets, particularly as regards maintenance within the committed to work in and around the Village Shop and village to which the Parish Council remains totally the pond. committed. To date there has been no further news about Under planning, Councillors discussed the introducing revised traffic calming and speed limits Hawksmoor Homes development at Hambledon House within the village, despite chasing the consultants Farm Buildings. It was noted that construction was involved; but Councillors are working hard with the getting to an advanced stage and that the developers relevant bodies to push this forward. had submitted a planning application for works that Dog fouling was discussed and the Clerk up- they were already undertaking. These included dated Councillors on the recent introduction of Public amendments to ridge and gable heights, floor areas and Space Protection Orders (PSPOs) which require all dormer windows. Councillors noted that, as the dog owners and walkers to clean up after their dogs previous application for the works had not yet been immediately and always to be in possession of means approved by Waverley Borough Council, the to clear away poo. Failure to do so could result in a variations that were currently under way were being fine of up to £1,000. carried out at the developer’s own risk. All of this, All Parish Council business, including the together with previous changes, constituted significant minutes of minutes and current agenda, can be found creep away from the original 2015 application for this on the village website: www.hambledonsurrey.co.uk. development which had originally been supported by Please note that the village website also contains the Parish Council. information on what to do in the face of adverse The Parish Council has also received an weather conditions. application to name the development’s cul-de-sac. A The Parish Council looks forward to welcoming letter with comments on this was being submitted to Hambledonians to the Annual Village Meeting on 25 the relevant Officer at Waverley Borough Council. April at 8pm in the Village Hall. Please add this date The Parish Council welcomed an application to your new diary – together with the village clean-up from the Old Coal Yard in the Hambledon Road to on 27 April, starting at 10am and followed by a free provide further industrial space, which will thus BBQ at 12pm at the Village Shop. All help and expand this hub for businesses within the community. support will be much appreciated.

arish Magazines. The recent appearance of the Bits and pieces August-September 1948 issue (see article on P pages 22-23) has prompted an appeal for others t’s Quizztime again. Quizmaster Bill Dann is back that are still missing – in particular June 1996 when I at the Village Hall on Saturday 30 March at 7.30 quite a few of the present villagers were already living pm. Tickets can be purchased in advance from Mary in Hambledon. Does anyone have a copy hidden away Grove (01483 415815) or Robin Cole (01428 685436) somewhere? If so, either of the Editors would love to – they cost £12.50 each and include a chilli and baked hear from you. In addition, we have no magazines for potato supper (with a veggie option). 1976, 1983 and 1984 and there are only four issues All proceeds from the evening will be going to covering the period 1947-1956. Any chance of some- the mental health charity MIND. one helping us to fill any of these gaps?

Hambledon Parish Magazine, February 2019 Page 7

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wil l meet on 6,13,& 27 February (not 20th

Friday 1 February, 8 pm Friday 15 February, 8 pm BlacKkKlansman Leave No Trace: A true story about Ron An excellent independent Stallworth (John David film by the director of book tickets online Winters Bone . A really Washington – son of chiddingfoldcinerna.corn Denzel Washington), an moving and beautiful film Tickets African American police about a war veteran with £6 Adults, PTSD and his 13 year old £3 for under 15s officer from Colorado daughter living off grid in (where permitted) Springs, successfully a massive urban park. manages to infiltrate When a jogger spots their the local Ku Klux Klan branch with camp and reports them to social the help of a Jewish surrogate who eventually be- services, derailing their idyllic comes its leader. Directed by Spike Lee and nomi- nated for 5 BAFTA s and 2 Golden Globes, paradisiacal existence. including Best Motion Picture and Best Actor.

The Clockhouse Lecture series

A Very Secret War: Bugging Hitler’s Generals in WWII

Friday 1 February 7 for 7.30

Lecturer: Dr Helen Fry

Tickets: £15 each, includes a twotwo----coursecourse supper. Licensed Bar Registered Charity 1059045 For tickets and information, please contact The Manager on 01483 420 668 The Clockhouse, Chapel Lane, Milford, GU8 5EZ

THE FRIENDS OF THE QUIZ EVENING Reg.Charity No 1080617 (Scheduled for Saturday 2 February)

friendsofchiddsurgery.org NOW POSTPONED OWING TO SURGERY FIRE

Our 2019 programme began with a fascinating talk by The Hon. Mr Justice Andrew Baker, on What it means to be a High Court Judge ? It was good to see so many people – in fact we had to move into the Church to accommodate everyone, and we’ve received some excellent feedback. We continue, on Thursday 7 February, with an illustrated talk by Helen Sturney of places she visited in Japan last Autumn. Come and join us to discover something about the culture of Japan, both ancient and modern – with its exotic temples, tranquil gardens and bustling towns. And maybe we’ll even enjoy a sim- ple Japanese tea ceremony! We’ll meet at 8pm in Busbridge Church Centre and will have drinks and nibbles before Helen starts her talk. All are very welcome! Our 2019 programme will be available at the meeting, so come along and pick up your copy. We very much look forward to see- ing you! We’ll continue collecting subscriptions at this meeting. Membership remains £18 per year, and £5 per evening for non-members. Cheques to Nexus, please. Subscriptions & fees cover speakers’ gifts, drinks & nibbles, tea/coffee afterwards, donations to charities, for 2019 Hydon Hill Cheshire Home. For more info: phone Janet Harvey on 423264 or Kate Kaye on 415296 or find us on www.bhcgodalming.org/groups

Hambledon Parish Magazine, February 2019, Page 8

Hambledon Ladies’ Breakfast 9 February *

Ladies, do come and join us for a lovely breakfast and good company, at the West Surrey Golf Club. Our speaker will be Annie Sneller.

Tickets from the Village Shop until Tuesday 5 February*February* * corrected dates – apologies, ed

CLOCKHOUSE CINEMA PRESENTS: FRIDAY 15 February , at Chapel Lane Milford GU8 5EZ Doors open 6.45pm Film starts 7.30pm Licensed Bar Tickets £5 from The Clockhouse, 01483 420668 Charity 1059045

The ageing and very unpleasant criminals behind the Hatton Garden heist in 2015, stars some of our most familiar actors, Michael Caine, Tom Courtenay, Jim Broadbent, Ray Winstone, Paul Whitehouse and Michael Gambon, but expect few easy laughs or false nostalgia

Coffee Morning Tuesday 19 February, 11 am in the Church Room

and the third Tuesday each month (and Hearing Aid Clinic)

All welcome – do come

For more information and help with transport call Jacqui Rook 01428 684390

Hambledon Parish Magazine, February 2019 Page 9 23 February

23 February

Hambledon Parish Magazine, February 2019, Page 10 A change at the top The Village Shop

After nearly three years in post as Shop Manager, Gill has decided that the time is right for her to make a move, as the Chairman of the Management Committee and she report in the two following announcements.

t the end of January Gill is stepping down as Managing our wonderful big-little Shop has been Shop Manager. The reason is simply that Gill a fantastic experience: hugely challenging and A feels it’s time for a change of pace in her life – fulfilling in equal measure. but she would like to convey that her commitment to Although Hambledon doesn’t have a centre as the Shop and village life remains as strong as ever. such, the Shop is most definitely its heart. It is a Although we will be sorry to lose Gill in her magnet for villagers and visitors alike who may come current position, we are very pleased that she will for bread, newspapers, coffee and lunch; but they continue to be seen working at the Post Office counter receive much more than that. I feel very privileged to and as one of our highly valued volunteers – without have been the guardian of the Hambledon warm whom our Village Shop would not survive, let alone welcome that awaits anyone who treads a path to our thrive village door. We are extremely grateful for the continued and I’m stepping down simply because I’d like a incredible support given to the Shop by its volunteers, change of pace and to have time to do other things. shareholders, paid staff and customers. Thank you! I’m going to continue working on the Post Office We are fortunate to have an expanding core of counter and as a volunteer so I’m afraid you haven’t experienced volunteers and a strong professional team seen the last of me. which together will provide continuity through this I think this is really good timing for the Shop change. too. Things are going well: we have a dedicated and Both Martin, in his continuing role as Assistant well-trained team of volunteers and professionals, lots Manager, and Gill have made it clear that they are of well-oiled systems and processes, a strong Manage- keen to support whoever may be appointed to the ment Committee and a highly capable and kind Manager role and to make the handover as smooth as Assistant Manager in Martin. This firm foundation possible. will give the next Manager the breathing space he or We would like to thank Gill for her contribution she needs to get established. over the past three years and for her continuing Martin and I are committed to supporting the commitment and professionalism in supporting the new Manager and providing as much continuity as village and the Shop Management Committee through possible. So, with the backing of such a lot of good- this change. will and positivity, I hope that the next person will We will be seeking to fill the Manager role and enjoy the role as much as I have. will be advertising the opportunity locally. If you are Goodwill is something I have received in a community minded person interested in applying for abundance and I am so grateful for that. It’s been the vacancy, please write or email in the first instance: fantastic to work in the heart of our community and get to know you. Thank you a thousand times for all the for the personal attention of support, kindness and appreciation you have shown Nick Massey me over the past three years. c/o Hambledon Village Shop, Change can be uncomfortable but when you’ve been in business as long as the Shop , it is inevitable. I The Cricket Green, was fortunate to meet the two of the originators last Hambledon, year, Denis and Brenda Jones. It was largely Denis Godalming, who galvanised the village into action to re-open the Surrey GU8 4HF . Shop as a community-run venture in 1992. On his and or Brenda’s visit they were delighted to find that the Shop was not only still going, but thriving. by email at [email protected] I am certain that this will continue and that, 26 years from now I can fully expect to see the little Nick Massey Hambledonians who are currently spending their on behalf of pocket money on five penny chews swapping their Hambledon Village Shop Management Committee weekday career hats for the barista’s apron for a few hours each month. The Shop is more than the sum of its parts and the thing that makes it so is the warmth, dedication and And now, a message from Gill sheer hard work of so many villagers. Long may it continue! As Nick has just told you, I’m hanging up my With very best wishes and immense gratitude, pinny at the end of January. Gill

Hambledon Parish Magazine, February 2019 Page 11

FIRE APPEAL

to raise funds for

THE FRIENDS OF CHIDDINGFOLD SURGERY

Registered Charity no. 1080617

Following the disastrous fire on 7 January, The Friends are working with the Surgery to provide equipment to help restore a full service as soon as possible. Please help buy donating to The Friends so that they can give the Surgery the assistance it urgently needs. friends of chiddsurgery.org

Or donate using the collection boxes in Hambledon Village Shop , Dunsfold Surgery, Boots in Chiddingfold and The Shop in Dunsfold.

Hambledon Parish Magazine, February 2019, Page 12 The Parish Council: a new face

Julie Flenley, the newly-appointed Clerk to Hambledon Parish Council, attended her first meeting on 9 January, having taken up her appointment on 1 January. Stewart Payne chatted to her about her new role.

ulie replaces Caroline White who resigned after relocating to the south of England, with Julie taking a serving as Clerk for a year ,following the retire- career break. They have lived on the outskirts of J ment of her long-standing predecessor, Jane Chiddingfold for seven years. They have three sons, Woolley. Julie brings a wealth of experience in the Joshua, William and Oliver, aged 12, eight and six public sector to the job and says she is looking who are, or were, educated at St Mary’s Primary forward to working with the seven elected Hambledon School in Chiddingfold. Parish Councillors and for the benefit of the village. Julie and Richard are regular distance runners Julie was born and raised in County London- and frequently compete in local and national events. derry, in the north west of Northern Ireland. After Julie said: “It would be wrong to call me an avid school and college at Limavady she left Derry to study runner as I think I am a reluctant runner. But I am business at the University of Northumbria in competitive and determined.” Newcastle where she obtained a degree in travel and Last year she was part of a team of “Mums from tourism management. After graduating she moved to St Mary’s” who competed in the Three Peaks Manchester where she worked for what was then the Challenge which involved climbing the three highest Countryside Agency (now Natural England), the peaks in England Wales and Scotland. Between them statutory body with responsibility for the rural they raised funds for the School and for a mental environment. health charity. She went on to join English Heritage, a non- “This year I will be taking part in eight half departmental government body responsible for the marathons and my husband will be undertaking two protection and management of more than 400 historic back-to-back full marathons.” monuments, buildings and places. Her passion over many years has been horses Julie’s work at EH included assessing grant and horse-riding. “My horse died last year so I am applications and she had a particular involvement in currently between horses; but it is something I love managing funding in relation to secular historic and to which I will return.” buildings and places of worship. Her duties required Julie was welcomed to her first meeting as Clerk her to make financial needs assessments and also on 9 January at Hambledon Village Hall by Chairman brought her into regular contact with local authority John Anderson and his Councillor colleagues. Already planning departments. This experience should stand very active in village and church life in Chiddingfold, her in good stead as she takes up her role as Clerk to Julie will now be closely associated with life in the Parish Council. Hambledon as well. Julie said: “I think my background makes me The Clerk is a salaried position; Councillors are suited to the job of Clerk and I am looking forward to unpaid. Julie’s contact details, together with those of it very much”. Councillors, can be found on the village website under During her time in Manchester she met and “Organisations”/“Hambledon Parish Council” and in married her husband Richard, who works in the legal the “Useful Information” pages of the Parish profession. A move in his job resulted in their Magazine.

All in the month of February

200 years ago , on 14 February 1819, Christopher 50 years ago, on 3 February 1969, Yasser Arafat was Sholes, the American inventor, was born. He appointed as leader of the Palestine Liberation developed one of the first typewriters and invented the Organisation. QWERTY keyboard. 40 years ago , on 1 February 1979, the religious 150 years ago , on 14 February 1869, Charles leader Ayatollah Khomeini returned to Iran after more Thomson Rees Wilson, the Scottish physicist, was than 14 years in exile. born. He won the 1927 Nobel Prize in Physics for 30 years ago , on 14 February 1989, Khomeini issued inventing the cloud chamber. a ‘fatwa’ calling for the death of the British writer 100 years ago, on 26 February 1919, the Grand Salman Rushdie, whose novel The Satanic Verses Canyon National Park was established in Arizona. was condemned as blasphemous against Muslims. 80 years ago , on 14 February 1939, the German 10 years ago , on 10 February 2009, two satellites, battleship Bismarck was launched. It was sunk by the one Russian, the other American, collided in orbit for British in May 1941 during a WW2 battle in the North the first time. Both were destroyed, creating Atlantic. thousands of fragments of space debris.

Hambledon Parish Magazine, February 2019 Page 13 Oakhurst Cottage needs you!

Do you fancy a different New Year’s resolution? If you’d like to help tell the story of this historic cottage, why not sign up to become a volunteer? As Camilla Edmiston explains, it’s both fun and rewarding.

e need volunteer guides to help open The season runs from April to October and we Oakhurst Cottage to visitors and give guided open on Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday and W tours of the property. Bank Holiday afternoons from 2-5pm. Guided tours Owned by the National Trust since 1954, the are by appointment, on the hour, at 2pm, 3pm and 4pm cottage was bequeathed to them by the local Allfrey (although we don’t run this last one in October as it is sisters on condition that it was ‘not let to well-to-do too dark). As it is such a small cottage, generally we people’! The last tenants, Mr and Mrs Jeffery, lived in show round a maximum of six people in each group, the cottage until Ted Jeffery died in 1983. Although so we are giving a very personal tour. The Trust would modernisation had been offered, they only had a cold like people to volunteer for several sessions a month: running tap, a single plug socket, no bathroom and an you put your name down via a simple online booking outside privy. It was this lack of modernisation which system. makes the cottage a rarity and provides an opportunity All volunteers are given training. When I started to see how a family home for a farm labourer contrasts I shadowed one of the experienced volunteers and with that of the country mansions in the region. then developed my own ‘script’ to deliver to visitors, using the information provided to suit my style. Each guide wears a National Trust volunteer badge. You usually show people round on your own but if there are sufficient guides you can sometimes pair up. I am one of the volunteers and I find it fun and rewarding. It is an opportunity to meet all sorts of people – last year one of the visitors was from Taiwan. You get to work in an amazing historic building, telling people all about its extraordinary history – and knowing that you’re helping a great cause. Plus, if you volunteer enough hours, you may be provided with a Volunteer Card which gives you free access to National Trust properties and discounts on purchases in their shops, restaurants and holiday bookings. If you would like any more information, please Opened to the public in 1984, it is furnished as it visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/volunteer might have appeared in the mid-19 th century and We have a small group of very keen volunteers visitors are given guided tours using local volunteers. but we really need more this year. So, if you are The cottage is located just beyond the cricket green in interested, please do get in touch with me – call 01428 the edge of the woodland known as The Hurst. 687820 or email [email protected]

The festive season can be a happy time or it can be stressful and tensions in relationships can come to a head, making us wonder if we should make a break.

andra* felt that things were not working for her account of what was practical and could be afforded. and her husband. She did not feel threatened or Finances would be an important issue when making S controlled, but they had a child and she was decisions. Sandra would have to check how much she worried and confused about the implications for all of had in bank accounts, savings and investments. She them if she sought a separation. So she sought our would need to know what debts she had in her own advice about her situation if they were to split up. name, or any which were in joint names. Some entitle- The first thing that Sandra was reassured about ment to her partner’s pension might also come into the was that she wouldn’t have to go to court at this stage equation. She could ask for financial support from her unless there were things about which she and her partner as soon as they separated. She could also ask partner really couldn’t agree. If they were struggling us for a benefit check, or she could use a benefit to decide, they could ask a mediator to help them. calculator herself. With regard to her child, again Sandra was Sandra decided that she would go home and read advised at first to keep arrangements about with whom the ‘family’ section of our website and try to get all the the child would live, access and child maintenance as information she needed together. If she then wanted to amicable as possible, using an informal ‘family based go further, she would make an appointment for a bene- arrangement’. They would need to decide what to do fit check, bringing in details of her savings, income, about their accommodation. Sandra was reassured that childcare payments and existing benefits. there were very few circumstances where she could be * Not her real name as client confidentiality is never forced to leave her home; but they would need to take breached

Hambledon Parish Magazine, February 2019, Page 14 Norman ––– 90 years young

A birthday tribute to yet another Hambledon resident who has made huge contributions not only to village life but also to the sporting life of the wider community. Thanks to Jenny Bywater of the Holloway Hill Bowling Club who added a lot to the village’s stock of information.

ambledon friends and neighbours of Norman house in the village for sale. The stuff of history – Gravestock are delighted to send their good there’s a residential golden jubilee awaiting! H wishes to him on the occasion of his 90 th Norman’s passion for history led him to being a birthday later this month. This is a wonderful long-standing member of the Godalming History Club. achievement and worthy of plenty of celebration – He also takes great pride in his work, through the which is what Norman definitely has in mind. He is National Trust, as Curator of Oakhurst Cottage which already planning events to take place throughout the he rescued almost single-handedly from near-oblivion year, but particularly during the summer months so as after its management passed to the NT team at to take advantage of the warmer weather. Petworth House who showed little or no interest in so Norman was born in Godalming and attended small and, for them, remote a property. By 2010 school at Meadrow. As a youngster he enjoyed the visitor numbers had fallen dramatically and the winter pastime of tobogganing down the Leg of stewards were rapidly losing interest so, on the adage Mutton (now South Hill). After leaving school at 14 that you always go straight to the top, Norman wrote his first job was with a local farmer. He then worked to the Chairman of the NT, at that time Simon Jenkins. with Mr Jones, the ironmonger in Godalming High A positive response was received and in 2011 the Street. He was sent out on his first job within the hour management of Oakhurst transferred to near-by to replace a washer for a local resident, quite forgetting Winkworth Arboretum – which led to a significant that it is always necessary to turn the water off first! increase in the NT’s commitment. However, it is When called up for National Service he Norman’s input that has so improved the way persuaded the authorities that he wished to join the Oakhurst is now presented to the public, in terms of Royal Navy, saying that his father would not speak to both its history and its contents. He has also played a him again if he was rejected. As the significant role in attracting visits by war was ending, his service was con- special parties and during the annual fined to the waters of the British Heritage Weekends. The increase Isles. One of his first titles was in visitor numbers says it all: from “boiler maker’s mate”. He later an all-time low of 343 in 2010, they managed to persuade his superiors now stand at an annual total of that he wished to be a submariner 1,000-plus. and he was transferred to a T class Norman was a keen tennis player submarine, “Trump”. and when he joined the Godalming After two years Norman Tennis Club he persuaded other returned to Godalming to work for members to assist in building a the ironmongers, now run by Walter proper clubhouse to replace the Tyreman. He also took night classes existing shed. with Arthur Skilleter to further his He is still a keen bowler with skills He met his wife Paddy whilst Holloway Hill Bowling Club and in replacing a boiler at Pullmans and 2018 he was awarded the prestigious they were happily married for nearly Leopard Award by Surrey Bowls 50 years. He had his workshop and President Roger Langham. He and business at the Old Forge in Shack- his team also successfully defended stead Lane for over 30 years. their Triples title in 2018. Norman and Paddy, with their May all the celebrations that two children, came to Hambledon in Norman is planning go with a swing 1969, having heard through The for this amazing 90-year old. Merry Harriers that there was a Norman with Roger Langham Happy birthday, Norman It’s Council Tax time again

y the time this issue of the Magazine hits the shelves, the first of Waverley’s 2019-20 budget proposals will have been considered, to enable suggestions to be made before a final draft is sent to the Executive B Committee and the Council to review and agree. Currently proposals include protecting voluntary sector funding, investment in pavilions and playgrounds – and a 2.99 per cent increase in Waverley’s portion of Council Tax. This is the equivalent of approximately 10p a week for an average Band D property which Waverley feels is a reasonable and necessary amount to maintain community facilities and protect services.

Hambledon Parish Magazine, February 2019 Page 15 The Christmas spirit

Around 160 villagers – that’s nearly a quarter of the entire population of Hambledon - came down to join in the carol singing at the Village Shop on Christmas Eve

he sun shone, David Kirby and his band played In his new role as Assistant Shop Manager, as never before, the Village Shop choir sung Martin thanked everyone who came along and he also T their hearts out and everyone else joined in – paid tribute to all those who support the shop and thus well., almost everyone – not sure if was the horses’ help to make it so special. Naturally, he reminded his cup of tea but they were very patient! audience that they could keep shopping even after they The mulled wine and the mince pies went down had ceased carolling. And, of course, they did. (After a treat and it was yet another perfect Hambledon day: all, it’s so much easier than going into Godalming.) real enjoyment all round. So huge congratulations to Gill and Jon and everyone else who helped to organise it.

National Nest Box Week is from 14 ––– 21 February

ational Nest Box Week was started by the British Trust for Ornithology to encourage the conservation of our breeding birds. Nest boxes are desperately needed, as natural nest sites for birds such as holes in trees N or old buildings are disappearing fast, as gardens are ‘tidied’ and old houses are repaired. It really is worth putting one up – and it’s not too soon to do so (see The Garden on page 25). The tenants could range from blue tits, robins, nuthatches, pied wagtails and sparrows to starlings, tawny owls and even great spotted woodpeckers. And if you hang one within sight of a widow you’ll have hours of fun observing the young feathered family. For more about choosing a next box visit www.bto.org/about-birds/nnbw/buy-a-box. And for where to put it try www.bto.org/about-birds/nnbw/putting-up-a-nest-box Hambledon Parish Magazine, February 2019, Page 16 What’s happening at ...

Having given the Hall a comprehensive make-over in 2018, the Committee is preparing to make the most of its improved facilities The Village Hall in 2019. And it won’t just be the regular happenings: a couple of innovative events are already being marketed (not to mention the forthcoming AGM)

o start off, what’s been happening. Last year weren’t afraid to ended on a high on the evening of 20 December stop being shy T with The Pantaloons’ production of A Christ- about enjoying mas Carol . Adapted from Charles Dickens’ book by themselves and to Mark Hayward, who also directed the performance, it enter into a bit of was presented by three multi-talented performers – interaction with Edward Ferrow, Neil Jennings and Alex Rivers – who the cast. played the parts (or pulled the strings of the supporting And now puppets) that it’s time to look brought to life the forward to 2019 full range of which kicks off characters and with the Table spirits that tell Top Sale on 2 this timeless February – check yuletide story with Anthea on with its universal 01428 684369 to themes of greed, The company see if any stalls lost love and are still available. redemption. For prospective purchasers, an entry fee of 50p It took a bit provides an amazing chance of finding that must-have of time for the that eluded you at Christmas. audience to enter Tickets for Between You and Me , an evening Warming up the audience into the panto- with Ian McMillan and Luke Carver-Goss on 5 April, mime spirit – it are now on sale at the Village Shop (£12.50 each). was definitely more to the fore after the serving of Come along to a fantastic evening of comedy, music mulled wine (and mince pies) during the interval – and and poetry celebrating village halls everywhere. there were perhaps a few who would have preferred an We’re expecting this to sell out quickly so do make evening with The Royal Shakespeare Company and As sure you buy your tickets soon to avoid You Like It. But it was definitely a hit with the disappointment. children – and also with those grown-ups who still In the meantime, please come along to the 2019 retain a hint of childhood within them and who AGM – details below. Hambledon Village Hall Management Committee

The Committee will be holding its 2019 Annual General Meeting on Thursday 28 February 2019 at 7:30pm in the Village Hall

Members of the public are most welcome to attend

AGENDA

Minutes of the AGM held on 12 February 2018 to be approved and signed. Annual reports by the Chairman and Treasurer. Election of Management Committee, Representatives and Co-opted Members. Nomination and election of new members. Formally to adopt the following policies: Hirer’s Agreement/Commercial Licence/Health & Safety/Safeguarding Policy plus updated Constitution. Any other business. Paul Vacher Hon. Secretary

Hambledon Parish Magazine, February 2019 Page 17 Victories for everyone

First of all the Vets brought 2018 to a magnificent close, comprehensively beating the A team in the President’s Cup. Although they weren’t able to kick off 2019 with a win, the other three teams all managed flying starts, as Matt Kiley reports.

ambledon welcomed a bumper crowd to It was a good start to 2019 with the First team Badger Park for the annual President’s Cup securing another comprehensive win in the Cyril West match on 30 December, an event made even Group B when they defeated Bookham 6-0 to get one H th more special with President Mick Coleman’s 90 foot in the Quarter final. The goals came from Matt birthday having taken place the week before. This Metcalfe (2), Seb Jefferies, Kuda, Jack Field and an year saw Hambledon Vets take on Hambledon A. OG. It seems there is nothing like experience. The The Reserves recovered from a sending off Vets raced into a 3-0 lead by half time with goals from early in the second half to defeat Chobham Burymead Martin Cosser, Marcus Morren and Lee Graffham 4-1 as they moved up to second in the table. The with the youngsters struggling to cope with wave after scorers were Mike Cheesman (2), Dave Tye and a wave of attacks from the Vets. screamer from Joe Dudgeon. The second half Darren Martin, was much closer after Alex Mussell and a host of changes but Elijah Taylor were all the Vets nevertheless on target as the A made sure of a team beat Guildford comprehensive win Park away from home with three more goals. before their crunch Martin Cosser helped game against Hind- himself to a second head. half hat trick and Dev Unfortunately the McMillian pulled a Vets couldn’t make it goal back for the A a clean sweep for the team. All in all, a club. They went down great day and equally 3-2 to Fleet Spurs great to see Mick despite goals from down at the ground. Martin Cosser and Thanks too to the Nick Harman and with Crumby Bakery for an Everyone who was anyone was down at Badger Park for the Marlon Gibson having excellent cake. President’s Cup on 30 December a last-minute chance. How green was your tree?

More real Christmas trees than ever were recycled at Waverley’s recycling sites this year. In total residents deposited 1,454 trees at the drop-off sites set up in car parks and green spaces across the Borough – nearly 40 per cent more than last year’s total.

ll the trees that were left next to brown bins By contrast, a 65ft real tree sent to landfill (for those who subscribe to Waverley’s garden results in a carbon footprint equivalent to 16kg. of A waste collect service) or taken to recycling CO 2. This is due to the release of methane gas as it centres or one of the drop-off sites are now being decomposes, which is 25 times more potent as a shredded, to be used as mulch and compost in the greenhouse gas than CO 2. Landfill also creates Borough’s parks and green spaces. additional costs for the Council – the Local Govern- How Christmas trees are disposed of can have a ment Association estimates it costs the taxpayer nearly huge impact on the environment. The Carbon Trust £100 for every 40 Christmas trees that are sent to land- estimates that a real tree that is recycled by burning, fill. So next time you admire Waverley’s planting chipping, composting or planting can have negligible schemes, remember the help that’s been provided by or even negative emissions. This can reduce its total your recycled tree and that you’ve contributed to carbon footprint by up to 80 per cent. making the Borough more environmentally friendly.

Hambledon Parish Magazine, February 2019, Page 18 Warming up your winter

Who would have thought that the humble swede was the key to warming up your winter and feeding the soul? But, as Bron shows, properly treated, it can be your star vegetable.

he gardens are less dressed, giving little: we vegetable I can think of that deepens in colour when rely on the richer months when abundance was cooked. T beautifully preserved. Broccoli, cauliflower Don’t leave it to shrivel in the vegetable rack. and root vegetables last throughout the season. The Cornish have used it in pasties with juicy beef Simple use from the rosemary, sage and thyme bushes filling and crumbling pastry: take the meat out and never seem to leave. add some goat’s cheese and a sprig of thyme. Maybe Vegruary is the shortest month. And the dullest. in a sweet potato and swede baked cake. A great one- Festivities are a sore boozy memory. The hangover pot supper for when the frost is on the ground, along month has passed. Nothing to do in the garden yet, with all of the vegetables I mentioned earlier. so feed the soil to feed the soul. Mushroom compost The carrot, celeriac, parsnips, pumpkin, beetroot. or well-rotted horse manure will revive any bare bed. Not to mention some chicken poo… Peel and chop your assortment of veg. Par The logs are stacked, fireplaces waiting each boil them for 10 minutes (not the beets though). evening to be lit. We are indoors along with the crops, Drain. the long lasting vegetables from the months before. Warm a mixture of butter and olive oil in a Pumpkins, potatoes, carrots, parsnips, swede. roasting tin. Turn in the veg, including the beet, Cooked and eaten with yummy meats or game, in rich and a few whole garlic cloves. Scatter into the herby sauces, burgundy juices in earthy stews or mixture some thyme and a generous twist of cinnamon and cumin in a Middle Eastern tagine. Use pulses and beans for protein if, as with me, moral and pepper and sea salt. 0 ethical meat issues are knocking at the oven door. Cook at 180 for about 40 minutes. The par Apples and pears, if you had a great crop this boiling stops the outer skin going hard: you want year and they are stored correctly, are around for the them crisp and soft on the inside, not chewy. puddings, rubbles and pies. Beetroot, brussel tops Serve with a chunk of artisan bread and and sprouts, cabbage (savoy and early spring greens), butter; sprinkle with parmesan if you have some celeriac, celery, chicory, horseradish, jerusalem to hand. artichoke, kale, leeks, salsify, shallots, turnips and swede are in the pantry. It doesn’t need to be cooked. I have used it in Rutabaga, rutabaga, the red bag. The South the deli as a coleslaw, much to people’s amazement. Africans amongst will know what I mean. The Inspired by my food guru Ottolenghi. Adding capers swede. Brought to us by the Americans in the 20’s parsley, dried cranberries or pomegranate in a Dijon but originally grown in red African soil. Winter in dressing. Served alongside duck or lamb, it adds a the UK is the swede’s glory season. The amber, great kick to our plates just when we need the boost. violet, translucent orange swollen stem, dipped in flat Maybe something quick and easy to serve on the 14 th , dried blood or claret, is part of the cabbage family, its in front of the fire with a lovely bottle of pink root only a fist size compared to the bulbous viridian Prosecco or Malbec; all the left -over Christmas volley ball. Chefs have no interest, botanists maybe, chocolate for dessert and a box set binge: who can be cooks struggle. Steamed or cooked in vegetable stock, bothered to go out? – a lot more romantic at home. a glaze of butter and a good twist of black pepper and Warmer and cheaper. Blimey…. have I become a nutmeg, it adds a golden glow to any plate. Next to a bore? No, never! slice of gammon or maple-covered baked ham. Add Bon appetite, readers. Spring is on her way, if some dill, parsley or thyme to the mash. The only she stays and we don’t get caught out like last winter. The new season will soon be here

But in the meantime, a further reminder about the AGM: Tuesday 19 February, starting at 8pm in the Cricket Pavilion. You don’t have to be a Club member to attend – everyone is welcome to come along and take part and add to the discussions.

he Club is once again on the look-out for new amazing Junior teams whose ages range from 7 years members, including non-playing members upwards. If you can’t join us on 19 February but T whose help is invaluable in so many ways – would like to get involved in some way in some real umpiring, scoring, making teas, maintaining the village cricket, do please call Club Vice-President ground and, perhaps most important, coaching our Arthur Blackman on 01428 683871.

Hambledon Parish Magazine, February 2019 Page 19 Winter ––– what winter?

So far it must have been one of the warmest winters on record, or so it seems to Earthworm. And one of the driest too. But there’s still time for another Beast to appear out of the East (which would at least put paid to the clothes moths).

s we go to press, the deadline approaching cold snap. The clothes moths which seem to be the rapidly as usual, Earthworm is thinking that present plague may even be found to have had a go at A Christmas was only yesterday. The cards are the as-yet unused woolly gloves and scarves. They down (and one can now dust all the shelves they seem to be the scourge of almost every household. filled), the baubles are back in their boxes, the Even the National Trust complains about the damage Christmas tree is ready for a bonfire burn-up (but that they are causing. does not seem very green, he reflects) and the There has also been surprisingly little rain of Christmas tree lights ARE working – but will they late. The aquifers must now be full but will need still be when they are taken out next December? replenishing before long. What we have had has There is so much to prepare for those precious few meant that Earthworm can progress through the celebratory days and then they are gone in a flash. ground more easily. He is also enjoying a huge warm The turkey bones have made good soup and the heap of rotting leaves. He always feels sad when he precious silver threepenny pieces that went into the sees piles of leaves being burnt. They make such pudding have been retrieved until the next time; and wonderful compost over about two years if one has the the little “snow people” that decorate the Christmas space for such a heap, but space is at such a premium fruit cake have been put away in their special box. on our overcrowded island. It is almost hard to believe that this is the season Earthworm recently read that our blackcurrants of winter. Earthworm can count the really cold days are in danger as they need cold to fruit. In fact they and morning frosts on one hand so far. But he is need an amazing 1,800 hours of chilling below 7 remembering the “beast from the east” that came degrees to produce a good crop – and that is worth a hurtling down from Siberia in February and March lot of money to our fruit farmers. Rhubarb too needs last year. He wonders if this will be repeated? It is some cold, though not quite as much. Earthworm described as the “worst winter” since 2010. Memories looks around his garden patch where snowdrops are are short. It is threatened but so far nothing has come starting to show, and he reckons they are early: of the threats. After the exceptional warmth of a long February is more usual. He also finds a primrose or summer, the hottest since 1976, and the drought that two, and even a violet. It makes him think that perhaps came with it, we are perhaps ill-prepared for a really spring is not too far away, but who knows?

For personal reasons, Ross isn’t rambling this month but he has sent this photo of the WAGs taken around 15 years ago. Who’s Who?

Informed guesses are: standing (left to right) – Jean Cordle, Thelma ?, Jan Kilsby, Joyce Dougans, Elizabeth Waring, Sylvia Brewster, Sue Blackman, Gay Mabley, Sheelagh Vacher, Cynthia Miller, Sue Strudwick, Sylvia Coleman, Ann Vickery, Jean Talman sitting (left to right) – Sally Schulps, Christine Blanchard, June Booker, ??, Sue Bullock, Betty Watson. Many thanks to everyone who had a go! And can anyone help fill the gaps?

Hambledon Parish Magazine, February 2019, Page 20 A new baby on the way

Yes, come April at the Merry Harriers it will be llama birthday time again. In the meantime, why not try overnighting in a shepherd’s hut, with an exotic cocktail to warm you up before dinner?

belated Happy New Year! We would like to getting them in. Thankfully they won’t be moving thank everyone who came and supported us now for years to come. Please come and have a look A throughout the Christmas and New Year and feel free to ask at the bar to see inside. They are period. It was a record breaking Christmas for us and really quite incredible and well worth a night’s stay. it was fantastic to see so many locals and villagers, For those who fancy doing something especially for the Carols by Candlelight in which the different for Valentine's Day, we are offering a Church got involved and which made it very special. package consisting of dinner, B&B, Llama trekking, Boxing Day saw a phenomenal amount of lunch and a bottle of prosecco for £395 per couple. walkers out and about, working off the Christmas Day Sam has been busy this winter making a smoker binge; and New Year’s Eve was, of course, great fun. out of an old beer barrel. He hopes to have it up and The llamas were very busy throughout the season running for summer so expect lots of new and exciting and they enjoyed all the leftover brussel sprouts that dishes on the menu. people were bringing to them. They are having a well Dan has had some exciting new winter cocktails deserved rest now. which are going down a storm. One of them is Bad You may remember that this time last year we Medicine which consists of cider brandy, his home- were announcing the birth of cria Champagne. Well, made mead, hazy hog cider and honey and lemon. we are expecting again, with the same mum, Lucky. You know where to come if you have a cold. So keep you eyes open for an- Dan and Emma are doing other baby llama, probably next month’s quiz which falls around April, and start thinking on 12 February. Please do of names now! come and support them: they Looking forward to the have put a lot of work into this year ahead, you have probably one. seen our shepherds huts We hope to see you all standing proud in the field. soon. Hopefully too many of you didn't witness the struggles that Danielle, Sam & The Merry the contractors went through Team

Hambledon Onwards and upwards

But what goes up must come down, as the Ramblers discovered on Ramblers their last long walk which took them up and down the Surrey Hills from Shamley Green to Winterfold Hill

ur walk started in the centre of Shamley Shortly afterwards we reached the point on Green. There were just seven of us, as several Winterfold Hill where it joins the Greensand Way and O walkers were still away on their overseas here again the trees opened Christmas holidays. out to give us wonderful We took the footpaths views – this time to the south to the north east of over Alderbrook Park. Shamley Green. These After that it was all rise steeply towards Sand- downhill back to Shamley hurst Copse where we Green, past some beautiful were treated to beautiful houses that included one views of the surrounding with its own lake. countryside. We ended up at the We continued through Bricklayers Arms where we light woodland to Mayor had a good meal, having House Farm and another climb to Winterfold Heath walked just over five miles where we stopped for coffee and refreshments. in total.

Hambledon Parish Magazine, February 2019 Page 21 A Port Stanley looklook----alikealike

Another back issue of the Parish Magazine has just come to light. It includes an article on the history and details of Hambledon Church: is this an inventory that still holds good 70 years on? The answer is: yes – but there’s more to it than that!

hrist Church Cathedral in the Falkland Islands work. The one is the southernmost Anglican cathedral in the in the south nave C world. It was consecrated in 1892 and the first is probably the Bishop was Waite Stirling. A memorial fund was oldest in the established in his name to help with the beautification church. It com- and improvement of the interior of the Cathedral and memorates the in 1925 this enabled the commissioning of a stained life of David glass East Window. And whom did the Cathedral Lyle who lived approach? None other than A K Nicholson who was at Hydon Wood responsible for the East Window in St Peter’s Church. (next to Feather- And the two windows are not dissimilar! combe). He had Nicholson is described in The Falkland Island been a High Magazine of October 1925 as having “the reputation of Court judge in being one of the best stained glass artists” and at the India and he too time he created the window in Christ Church Cathedral died in 1933. he knew Bishop Stirling as they both lived in London, There are near Campden four stained Hill. The window glass windows depicts Our Lord by Nicholson in in Majesty in the St John the centre lancet, Baptist church at flanked by St Wonersh. These Peter and by St are all considerably The Lyle memorial window Nicholas, the earlier than his two patron saint of Hambledon windows, which were amongst the last he sailors. At the created. bottom of the St The two windows in the south wall of the Nicholas light the chancel of St Peter’s are also by a major stained glass small panel artist of the first half of the 20th century, Christopher represents the Webb. They commemorate the lives of Eric and Ruth Parker’s sons John and Christopher, both of whom lost The windows: Christ Church (above) and St Peter’s below) their lives in the second world war. Since 1948 two new memorial windows have Bishop setting sail in been erected. The one in the north wall of the chancel his yawl to visit was given in memory of Mary Parker, Eric and Ruth’s some of his far-flung daughter, who died in 2004. The other, in the south flock (in his day the side of the porch, is “in dear memory of a much-loved Falkland Islands mother, Mrs. E M Read, born 1847, died 1948”, and of Diocese covered the her daughter May who died in April 1950. They are whole of South said to be parishioners but are not listed as having been America other than buried in the churchyard: does anyone know who they British Guyana). were (not many people live to 101!)? The only Read The figures in the that villagers with long memories can recall is window in St Peter’s Margaret Read : but she is a generation later, having represent Faith, lived in the 1970s at 1 Bryony Cottage with Miss Hope and Love. It Frisbee. They had both been nurses, either at the the- commemorates Ruth then Hydestile Hospital or at the Hambledon Homes Parker of Feather- “… for the aged in keeping with present-day ideas of combe who died in the welfare state and where about 80 non-sick aged 1933. people were very comfortably housed” (to quote from The connection came to light in 2015-6 when the the 1953 Hambledon Scrapbook). painted glass window in the south nave of St Peter’s One of the main additions to the fabric since was repaired by Clifford Durant who happens to be an 1948 are the Church Rooms, constructed in 2006-7 to expert on Nicholson. He had just finished restoring a design by Caroe and Partners and consecrated in the Port Stanley window and he considers the two St September 2007. Their installation necessitated some Peter’s windows to be fine examples of Nicholson’s rearrangements to the north wall of the chancel and the

Hambledon Parish Magazine, February 2019, Page 22 repositioning of two plaques which are now on the turned and dropped five bombs in a row. They missed south wall. One commemorates the Fallen in the Great the light but one of them hit the cottage at the bottom War and gives thanks for the Peace gained by their of the hill, killing three people and two children. The Victory and the other honours the memory of Frank only survivor was a baby asleep upstairs in a cot Milligan, the village schoolmaster from 1912 to 1946 which was blown straight up in the air and descended and also Church organist. The tablet in memory of on to the top of the rubble, with its occupant Annie Maude unharmed.” Mellersh which Another alteration since 1848 is the replacement used to be on of the former wooden bell turret with a shingle one, the south wall another Caroe design. This was given jointly by Eric has now been Parker in memory of his two sons and by Beatrice placed on the Allfrey in memory of her sister Vera. The Allfreys choir stalls lived at Glebe House after it ceased to be the Rectory which were and when Beatrice died she left it and six cottages erected by her which the family also owned in the village to the family. National Trust. The best-known of these is undoubt- One of the edly Oakhurst, which remains the Trust’s smallest plaques, still in rural museum in England. The others are all tenanted. its original The present electric organ was installed in 1991 position on the north wall of the chancel, is in memory and the kneelers were worked by the Hambledon of members of the Phillips (garage) family. To quote members of the Women’s Institute during the 1960s. from Mary Parker’s Memories of Hambledon , “The This was the same time during which members of the saddest thing that happened to Hambledon in the war congregation embroidered the church’s seasonal was the bombing of Mann’s Cottage. On this particu- banners. The names of those who have served as Rectors, Priests in Charge and Associate Ministers since 1945 have been added to the oak panel on the west wall of the nave, above the entrance to the vestry. The Lectern bible that was presented by Eric and Ruth Parker in July 1931 “in gratitude for children and grandchildren baptized in this building, July 1931” has been replaced with a new inter- national version (but its predecessor is safely stored in the vestry). Otherwise, it’s still the same church as it was in August-September 1948. The cottage and, right, the gap where it stood (now the site of The full text of the August-September Heath Cottage) 1948 Parish Magazine can be found on the village website (Parish Magazines – historical lar night a German bomber flew over the village and issues). Copies of St Peter’s Church, a Brief History saw a light on the top of Mervel Hill, whereupon it are available in the church, price £2.00. The Clockhouse: where it all happens

February may be the shortest month but that doesn’t stop The Clockhouse from fitting in a huge range of activities. They would love to see more people attending this amazing Day Centre: why not pop in for a cup of tea and sample its hospitality?

1st TV Show Games 4th Chinese New year Celebrations 5th Talk on the USA Rocky Mountains 6th Brian Harris sings 7th Mary Gorniak plays the flute 8th Floor Games Target and Hoop 11 th National make a Friend Day 12 th Valentines themed lunch 13 th Keith Harris Valentines 14 th Valentines quiz and games 15 th TV show games 18 th Giant Crossword 19 th Flags of the World quiz 20 th Floor Games 21 st Armhair Travel 2nd Ball Games 25 th Clockhouse Jukebox 26 th Reminiscing 27 th Play your Cards Right 28 th Big Screen Beatrix Potter Ballet

Hambledon Parish Magazine, February 2019 Page 23 Punchy stuffed peppers

Seventies cookbooks are full of cheery gingham tablecloths and stuffed peppers posed alongside straw-clad Rioja bottles. As an avid collector of vintage cookbooks, I’m a big fan of these cheesy picture but, in reality, stuffed peppers can be leaky, bitter towers. So, unlikely candidates for a culinary comeback perhaps? But get them right and these butter-soft treasure chests are delicious, slicing open like juicy steaks to reveal a tasty golden filing.

To guarantee success, use the sweeter red or orange peppers and choose those with a flat base so they sit well. You also need to ensure your filling packs a tasty punch so don’t be shy with spices, seasoning and sauce. Perfect if you have hungry vegans, vegetarians or gluten-free guests for supper.

INGREDIENTS 160g basmati rice Generous pinch cayenne pepper 100g grated courgettes 1/2 fresh red chilli, finely chopped 1tsp salt 2 small tomatoes, finely diced 4tbsp olive oil 4 tbsp chopped fresh coriander pus more for 1 large onion, finely chopped sprinkling 2 cloves garlic, finely shopped Freshly ground black pepper 1/2 tsp turmeric 400mnl water 1 tsp each ground cumin, garam masala, ground 4 gig, fat, square red peppers coriander Olive oil for drizzling

METHOD

Heat the oven to 200 /fan 180 Add the courgettes, tomatoes, degrees C. fresh coriander, a generous Wash the rice well, then leave grind of pepper and the water. to drain., Place the grated Simmer gently for 15 minutes courgettes in a colander and until the rice is nearly cooked. sprinkle over the salt. Set Slice the tops off the peppers aside. and scoop out the seeds. Fill Heat the olive oil in a large with the cooked rice and frying pan and sauté the onion courgette mixture and put the and garlic until cooked but not lids back on the top. Place in brown. Add the turmeric, a casserole dish small enough cumin, garam masala, ground for the peppers to sit snugly coriander, cayenne pepper and next to each other and drizzle chilli and cook for 2 minutes. over a little olive oil. Bake for Pour in the rice and stir for 6-8 minutes so the rice is 1 hour, basting with the juices several times during well-coated in the spice oil. cooking.

Sam Gates 077445 980482 [email protected] www.samgatesfood.co.uk

Hambledon Parish Magazine, February 2019, Page 24 The Garden Help the garden prepare for spring

“Good morrow, Benedick. Why, what's the matter, That you have such a February face, So full of frost, of storm and cloudiness?” ~ William Shakespeare, Don Pedro in Much Ado about Nothing, Act V, Scene 4. in February

here is a wonderful display of clumps of snow- seed trays indoors which will give them a chance to drops with cyclamen coum flowering around develop a good root system before planting them out T them and primroses coming out too, all under later. my copper beech tree. What a start to early spring! Broad beans can be sown indoors in pots or even disposable coffee cups. Keep the compost just moist Perennials, Annuals, and Bulbs: Snowdrops should enough but not so much as to avoid poor emergence or be at the peak of growth in mid-February and, if the rotting. ground is not frozen, this is a good time to lift and divide them when the flowers start to fade and the leaves are still green. Carefully lift larger clumps and tease out the bulbs into smaller bundles which can be replanted around the garden to increase the show in coming years. Start fuchsias that have over- wintered indoors into active growth by repotting and feeding with slow- release fertilizer. Increase watering and move to a sunny, but sheltered, spot.

Shrubs and Trees: Towards the Snowdrops at Welford Park, Berkshire end of this month the group 3 clematis such as clematis viticella can be cut down to the lower pairs of buds. This may seem very brutal Plant shallots and garlic directly into the garden but it produces flowers on this year’s growth. if the soil conditions allow, putting tips just under the soil so the birds don’t pull them up. Cut back all the old stems of deciduous grasses such as miscanthus down to the ground, being careful Greenhouse: Tender perennials like pelargoniums that not to damage the emerging shoots. Cut dogwoods are overwintering in the heated greenhouse at a and willows grown for their colourful stems back to temperature of 5-10ºC, or in a cool room in the house, 6” / 15 cm from the base to encourage strong growth. have been growing very slowly or have been almost dormant. Later this month they can be repotted into Veges and fruit: It is time to buy seed potatoes and fresh compost so they have all the nutrients available put them in a tray or old egg box with most of the eyes when they start into growth in the spring. facing up, which will produce short stubby shoots. Continue to check for pests such as greenfly and Keep them on a windowsill in a relatively cool but whitefly which can multiply quickly in the warmth of frost-free place before planting out when it is much the greenhouse. warmer. Soft fruit, currants and gooseberries that are bush Soil conditions: Whether you have heavy clay soil or grown can be pruned, by cutting back all side shoots to acid sand, all soils type will benefit from the addition one to three buds form the base. Shorten the branch of organic matter. This helps sandy soil to retain water tips by a quarter, cutting back to an outward-facing and nutrients and improves the structure of clay soils bud. For cordons cut back the side shoots to one or so that it drains more easily in wet weather and cracks two buds and shorten the main tip by a third. less in dry conditions. So, top dress annually with an For blackcurrants remove dead and weak growth, organic mulch such as garden compost, leaf mould, then cut to the ground about a third of the older, darker spent mushroom compost, wood chippings or well- looking stems to encourage new growth from the base. rotted manure. Citrus plants can be reshaped by thinning overcrowded branches and cutting leggy plants back by two thirds to Wildlife: Keep feeding the birds as the weather is still encourage them to bush up. cold and there is little to forage now that their fat Some indoor seed sowing can be done this reserves are nearly exhausted. month. Lettuce does well, giving them a flying start, Start getting the bird nest boxes ready before the before planting in a cool greenhouse or cold frame breeding season begins and put them up to give the later, or even outside when the soil warms up. The birds a chance to familiarise themselves with potential same goes for carrots and beetroot – start them off in nesting sites.

Hambledon Parish Magazine, February 2019 Page 25 The Presentation in the Temple GOD IN THE Continuing his exploration of works of art in The National Gallery, this month the Rev. Michael Burgess shares with us this painting by ARTS Giovanni Barbieri, nicknamed “Il Guernico”.

his month opens with the celebration of strated in the fresco Candlemas. On 2 February we recall that which he painted on T special moment of enlightenment when Mary the ceiling of the and Joseph bring Jesus to the temple. They meet Ludovisi Casino for Simeon, who represents the waiting people of Israel – the Pope’s nephew a nation looking for a better world now that the holy and which earned city was in the hands of Roman invaders. him widespread Simeon clung to the hope that God would come admiration. to bring freedom and a new life. When it came, there This success was no fanfare, no warning. St Luke in his Gospel was followed by the tells us of an ordinary family from faraway Nazareth creation in 1623 – who go to Jerusalem to perform the religious duties the same year in for the first-born son. But in their encounter with which he painted Simeon we see and hear something extraordinary. The Presentation in The scene is captured in this beautiful painting the Temple – of his of 1623 that hangs in the National Gallery, the Presen- great altar painting tation in the Temple by Guercino. Born in a town for St Peter's Basilica, The Burial of Saint Petronilla . Later that year, following the death of Pope Gregory XV, he returned to Cento where he embraced new classicist ideas akin to Guido Reni. He produced many paintings, with the assistance of a large work- shop to enable him to cope with the numerous com- missions which by now he was receiving from all over Italy, and even from other countries. When Guido Reni died in 1642 Guercino moved to Bologna where he became the leading painter, following in the foot- steps of Carracci and Reni. The final stage in his career saw the emergence of details and refinements that herald the graceful style of the 18th century. An indefatigable draughtsman - at his death there were thousands of drawings by his hand in his workshop - Guercino bequeathed to posterity a huge amount of paintings and undoubtedly deserves a place beside those of the greatest 17 th century artists, as acknowl- edged by his contemporaries. Despite his nickname, all is clear and lyrical in Guernico’s painting of The Presentation in the Temple . At the base of the canvas we see the turtle doves but the heart of the scene focuses on Mary, halfway between Ferrara and Bologna, Barbieri soon Joseph and Simeon linked by the Christ-Child. Notice received the nickname "Il Guercino" owing to his the gentle hands of Mary, the strong, supportive hands squint ("quercio" in Italian means cross-eyed). He of Joseph and the outstretched, waiting hands of was chiefly self-taught in a particularly rich artistic Simeon. He may be an old man, but he is ready to environment: by studying the altar paintings of welcome the babe who is offered as a sign of hope and Ludovico Carracci, which he was able to see in Cento light for the future. A candle burns at the right side to or Bologna, he introduced a vehement dynamism and emphasise the light shed by this meeting of infancy fluidity of execution into his works. and old age. After a visit to Venice in 1618 he developed a St Luke by tradition was an artist himself, naturalistic style that earned him commissions from depicting the stories of his gospel with the deft strokes religious institutions and from cardinals Ludovisi in of a painter. In this scene the words of the evangelist Bologna and Serra in Ferrara. The next step was a and the skill of a 17 th century Italian artist tell us that, summons to Rome in 1621 by the new pope, Gregory at whatever age we are, we can also find light and XV, where Guercino played an important role in the hope as we offer our hands and our hearts to welcome evolution of high baroque art. This is well demon- the Christ-Child.

Hambledon Parish Magazine, February 2019, Page 26 Did you know ....

..... that there are two events in the village calendar that happen regularly?

Hambledon Coffee Morning eld every 3 rd Tuesday of the month in the Church Room at 11am. Fresh coffee and H home baked cakes: a lovely time to meet, enjoy some laughter and each other’s company. We also have Penny Naylor with us, a fully trained hearing-aid technician who will help hearing-aid users with any questions or problems. Do drop in – we’d love to see you. Phone 01428 684390 for more information or for help with transport.

Hambledon Ladies’ Breakfast

e meet four times a year at the West Surrey Golf Club. The dates for this year W are 9 February, 11 May, 10 August and 9 November. You will be treated to a delicious sit-down cooked breakfast: when our lives are so busy, it is always good to be able to sit back and enjoy good food and good company. We also have a guest speaker each time, to inspire and encourage us. Try us out, if you haven’t before – it’s a very good way to start your Saturday. Phone 01428 683871 or 01428 684390 to find out more.

Spend the afternoon with Penny

Monday 11 February, 2- 4pm at Busbridge Old Rectory. Tea, cake and a chat about dementia included.

or the past two years Penny has volunteered maybe you would like to be more supportive of some- with the Alzheimer’s Society as a Dementia one with this condition but don’t know where to start. F Friends Champion. In this role she is able to Attending a Dementia Friends Information Session can deliver Dementia Friends Information Sessions – help answer some of these concerns. You will also short, one hour sessions aimed at raising awareness of gain a greater understanding of how even small actions what it can be like to live with dementia and enabling and changes in day-to-day lives can help create a more people to feel more confident when interacting with dementia friendly community, in which people living someone who has this condition. She delivers sessions with dementia feel supported, understood and safe. to Hambledon & Busbridge Church and also at Prior’s Come along on 11 February and experience a Field School, Godalming Museum and Waitrose. Dementia Friends Information Session first hand. Being diagnosed with dementia can be a scary Everyone attending will have the opportunity at the and challenging time, both for the person who is living end of the session to become a Dementia Friend if he with the condition and for their family and friends. or she wishes, although there is no obligation to do so. Dementia has received much media attention in recent Busbridge & Hambledon Church is a member of years, plus sensationalist headlines which can make us the Godalming Dementia Action Alliance. We are the think there really is no hope with this condition. But, first church in Godalming to sign up to this initiative with support and understanding, it is possible to live and we are working towards achieving full ‘Dementia well with dementia – and attending a Dementia Friendly’ status. Penny’s role as a Dementia Friends Friends Information Session can demonstrate how. Champion will be integral to this pledge. Maybe one or your friends or a family member For further details or to book a place at this has been diagnosed with dementia and you are unsure event, please contact the Prime Time Team at the how to communicate with them effectively, fearing to Church Office (01483 421267) or send an email to ‘say the wrong thing’ or to cause them distress. Or [email protected].

Hambledon Parish Magazine, February 2019 Page 27 As quite a few of you will recall, Louis de Bernières grew up in Hambledon. He is now best known as the author of Captain Corelli’s Mandoline but in this article, which recently appeared in The Daily Telegraph magazine, he recalls, somewhat sadly, his teenage longings for festive seasons past and their eccentric party games.

Hambledon Parish Magazine, February 2019, Page 28 Puzzle Page

Crossword

ACROSS DOWN 111 Medieval instrument (4) 1 Stage of a journey (3) 333 Small cluster (4) 2 Locomotive and carriages(5) 666 Small species of deer (3) 4 Complete, whole (9) 999 Twisted and misshapen (7) 5 Teaching, instructing (8) 101010 Sea currents (5) 6 Fishing-pole (3) 111111 Polemical (13) 7 Artist’s tripod (5) 131313 Portals (5) 8 Outdoors (8) 151515 1980 s Joan Collins soap (7) 111111 Drink made from apples (5) 171717 Apply friction and pressure (3) 121212 Added small photo (5) 181818 Betting chances (4) 141414 Crown jewels item (3) 191919 Flower support (4) 161616 Tropical potato (3)

Maze Word Search The Presentation of Christ in the Temple  or Candlemas is on 2 February, and comes exactly 40 days after Christmas. In New Testament times 40 days old was an important age for a baby boy: it was when he made a first ‘public appearance’. Mary, like all good Jewish mothers, went to the Temple with Jesus, her first male child – to ‘present Him to the Lord’. Thus, we have the Festival of the Presentation of Christ in the Temple. ( Luke 2: 22-40) So where does Candlemas come in? Jesus is described in the New Testament as the Light of the World, and early Christians developed the tradition of lighting  many candles in celebration of this day.

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GP SURGERIES AND HEALTH CENTRES

Witley – The Surgery, Wheeler Lane, Witley GU8 5QR Tel: Doctors 01428 682218 Community Nurses 01428 685249 Health Visitors 01428 685249

Milford – Hurst Farm Surgery, Chapel Lane, Milford GU8 4EG Tel: Doctors 01483 415885

– Crossroads Surgery, Church Road, Milford GU8 5JQ Tel: Doctors 01483 414461 Health Visitors & Community Nurses 01483 415564

Chiddingfold – Ridgeley Road, GU8 4QP Tel: Doctors 01428 683174 Community Nurses 01428 683735

HOSPITALS

Royal Surrey County Hospital 01483 571122 Milford Hospital 01483 782000 Haslemere Hospital 01483 783000

Equipment for short term use Some items only required for a short time (usually three months) may be borrowed from the British Red Cross which operates out of a unit in Sainsbury’s (Godalming) car park on Tuesdays from 13.30- 5.00. Available equipment could include bed blocks, bed cradles, back rests, commodes, wheelchairs, bed pans and urinals. Full details can be found at their website, Red Cross Mobility Equipment Centre Surrey.

POLICE Police Community Support Officer: 12010 Karen Phillips e-mail: [email protected] Urgent calls: 999 Non-urgent and crime reporting 101

NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH CO-ORDINATOR 01483 427249

Area 1 Mrs Sally Marks Hydestile 01483 427249 Area 2 Mr Arthur Blackman Church Lane 01428 683871 Area 3 Miss Jane Woolley Woodlands Road 01428 684213 Area 4 Mrs Caroline Pitt Malthouse Lane 01428 682940 Area 5 Mr Alf Hammond Cricket Green 01428 683625 Area 6 Mr John Tidmarsh Lane End 01428 682067 Area 7 Mr Ion Campbell Feathercombe Lane 01483 860264 Area 8 Mr Bryon Ware Hambledon Park 01428 289132

UTILITIES

Thames Water (Customer Enquiries) 0800 3169800 Southern Water (Customer Enquiries) 0845 2780845 Southern Electric (Emergency) 24 Hours 0800 0727282 Gas (Emergency) 24 hours 0800 111 999

Hambledon Parish Magazine, February 2019, Page 32 HAMBLEDON PARISH COUNCIL

Councillors John Anderson 01428 682666 Mary Grove 01483 415815 Mike Parry 01428 682303 Paul Pattinson 01428 682000 Stewart Payne 01483 425250 Sean Sinnott 01428 682735 Philip Underwood 01428 682742 Clerk Julie Flenley 01428 683903 Email [email protected]

Surrey County Councillor Mrs Victoria Young 0203 65015995

Waverley Borough Councillors Nick Holder 01428 682402 Anna James 01428 682844

GENERAL

Borough Hall 01483 523333

Cinema, Borough Hall (Tickets & Information) 01483 523004

Library 01483 422743

Hambledon Village Shop is able to arrange deliveries 01428 682176

St Peter’s Hambledon – church office 01483 421267 (and see page 3 for more information)

Hambledon Village Hall – for terms and bookings 01428 683588

Train Information Times and fares for all national services 0845 7484950

GOOD NEIGHBOUR SCHEME Lifts to medical appointments, collecting prescriptions for Hambledon residents without transport: ring 01428 682959. If no response within 24 hours please call 01428 684390

VETERINARY SURGEONS

Milford Veterinary Hospital 37, New Road, Milford 01483 414747 Rivendell 24, St Johns Street, Farncombe 01483 421833 In an emergency, ring either number

Hambledon Village Shop, Deli/Café & Post Office Opening Times

Shop Deli/Café Post Office

Monday 8.30am – 5.00pm 9.00am – 4.00pm* 9.30am – 12.30pm & 1.30pm – 4.30pm Tuesday 8.30am – 5.00pm 9.00am – 4.00pm* 9.30am – 12.30pm Wednesday 8.30am – 5.00pm 9.00am – 4.00pm* 9.30am – 12.30pm Thursday 8.30am – 5.00pm 9.00am – 4.00pm* 9.30am – 12.30pm & 1.30pm – 4.30pm Friday 8.30am – 5.00pm 9.00am – 4.00pm* 9.30am – 12.30pm & 1.30pm – 4.30pm Saturday 8.30am – 2.00pm 9.00am – 2.00pm** 9.30am – 12.30pm Sunday 8.30am – 2.00pm 9.00am – 2.00pm** Closed

* last orders for lunch at 2.30pm ** last orders for brunch at 1.00pm

Hambledon Parish Magazine, February 2019 Page 33 Puzzle Solutions

Crossword Word Search

Candlemas Public Forty Appearance Days Mary

After Jewish Christmas Temple New festival Testament presentation Important described

Age light Baby world Boy candles First lighting early

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