The Bridge July & August 2019

Spanning the COMMUNITY in Busbridge

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What’s inside

As you’re lying on your sun lounger this summer maybe it’s an opportunity for a closer study of those passing clouds …. Explore more on pages 14 & 15 of this edition.

Pages 14—15 Head in the Clouds Do you know your mackerel from your sun dog? You’d be surprised what you can see in the skies above Busbridge.

Pages 16-18 Busbridgewatch is back! It’s time to celebrate the wonderful diversity and depth of local wildlife that we enjoy across Busbridge and environs. Thank you to all those who have kindly sent in photographs to share.

Page 21 Meet your New Councillors Three new local councillors introduce themselves to the community.

Page 23 The Rev’d David Mace An appreciation of the life of Rev’d David Mace.

Pages 26-27 Travels to Uganda Busbridge based charity, SALCET, reports on its latest trip to Uganda and updates us on the work it is undertaking there.

Front cover PHOTO: House sparrow, Minster Road, Busbridge by kind courtesy of Chris Payne

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NEWS & EVENTS Round Up St Edmund’s GOLDEN JUBILEE St Edmund’s School spent the day celebrating their Golden Jubilee on Thursday 23rd May. It was the perfect weather! The children were very excited and have loved finding out about the history of the school. They have looked at the log books, photographs and old uniform, and thought about what it might have been like in the past. We talked about how communication has changed and rather than writing daily in the log book I write a blog, newsletters and share school photos parents, grandparents and parishioners; I and events on our website. know everyone enjoyed looking at all the old photographs and finding themselves! It was wonderful to have Bishop Richard We all enjoyed the cakes and refreshments with us for the day. He spent time talking to after Mass.

All the children received a Jubilee bookmark, blessed by the Bishop which I hope will always remind them of their time at St Edmund’s.

all the children, visiting every class and even I feel very proud to be here as headteacher, stayed in Year 6 to join in their class 50 years after the school opened, looking at collective worship, at the children’s request! all we have achieved and thinking of all the During Mass, a group of children performed children & families who are part of St a special prayer sculpture and explained Edmund’s. It was one of those really special how they had prepared it. We were days that I am sure the children will always delighted to have so many visitors joining remember. us, including past teachers and governors, Elizabeth Higgins, headteacher www.bhcgodalming.org/thebridge Page 4

Hydon HILL NEWS

Residents at local Leonard Cheshire home, Hydon Hill, have been making the most of the warmer weather to get out and about.

Above : Enjoying the Greenwich Maritime Museum in April.

Right : Visiting the Mary Rose at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard on 21st May. Below : Godalming Lions invited residents to a tea party held at Godalming United Church in May.

Above : On board a boat trip down the River Wey on Tuesday 28th May.

Welcome Llorenzo Readers may recall that in our May-June 2018 edition we were introduced to the llama family at The Merry Harriers in Hambledon. We’re delighted to hear that this spring the group has welcomed another addition. Baby Llorenzo, a male cria, was born on Saturday 13th April.

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Open Day

A Blast from our Parish Past Parish Past

July 1964

Above : Courtesy of Ambrose Nyazai - the team building Busbridge Junior School pond in the late 1980's.

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Busbridge Junior School News

July sees the 50th commemoration of the first men on the moon.

Back in May we celebrated this in school through one of our DoubleDays. For two days the children carried out work along a Moon theme. They composed Moon music, created Moon art and learnt more about the incredible scientific adventure that took men to the Moon (and back again!).

The children were entrusted with the safety of their very own eggstronaut, Neil Eggstrong.

They had to investigate suitable materials for a space capsule that would return Neil to terra firma in one piece. The photos show one of the groups showing their horror at the injuries sustained by their eggstronaut upon landing. Yuck.

Cassidy, one of our space capsule engineers exclaimed “It was a tricky project. It would seem that bubble wrap and straw are not the ideal materials to ensure a safe landing back on Earth. We hope that NASA take note of our findings!”

We also took time to look in wonder at photos of the earth from space. It reminded us of how precious the Earth is and how much we should look after it.

Our Governors and whole school community have been revisiting our school vision recently. The words which we feel best describe our vision are thus: “To be a school that reflects the love of Christ : cherishing each other as unique individuals and challenging all to achieve and succeed.” Hopefully if you know families linked to our school they will be able to talk about our vision in practice. Richard Catchpole, headteacher

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Busbridge CHURCH NEWS

Below : Saturday 18th May, the annual Busbridge Church BIG Spring Clean. Over 80 people Saturday 20th April : Families enjoying the spent the morning cleaning glorious sunshine over the Easter weekend at and tidying before enjoying a the Easter Garden Service at the Old Rectory. BBQ lunch together.

Right : Sunday 19th May - Busbridge Vicar, Rev Simon Taylor, was licensed as the Godalming Area Dean by the Archdeacon of Surrey, the Venerable Paul Davies. Simon’s new role is in addition to that of Vicar; to oversee matters such as illness, vacancies and other problems in local parishes and take on a strategic role in the diocese. The Area Dean is the joint chair, with the Lay Chair, of the deanery synod. www.bhcgodalming.org/thebridge Page 10

Church Reordering

Busbridge church is currently closed for reordering (a church word for renovation) until 8th September 2019. Busbridge Services and other activities are continuing in The Old Rectory, our recently converted building Parish Register

behind the church (access via Old Rectory Close Weddings off Hambledon Road, parking available). When

the church reopens it will provide a more versatile 11th May 2019 Laura Klair & Micah Wright worship space with chair seating, and a modern

sound and tech system. We can’t wait! Rest Baptisms assured that the original features in the church

building have been treasured, and the new 5th May 2019 Ethan Palenicek technology will be installed discreetly. Elliott Kimbell

Do come and see for yourself after the reopening 2nd June 2019 on 8 September. In the meantime, we welcome (St Peter’s, Hambledon) enquiries for baptisms and weddings, and we can Sebastian Mead accommodate funerals at Hambledon church. Joseph Mead Church Office Alfred Gaskell

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We have had a May saw the launch of the Busbridge Infant very busy start Godalming Learning to our summer Partnership Cooperative School News term …….. Trust. The Governing Bodies of Busbridge Infant School, Our Year One learners Godalming Junior School, travelled back in time Milford School and Moss Lane to further develop School took the decision to their understanding of become Foundation Schools the events and to form a Cooperative surrounding the Education Trust called the Titanic with a Titanic Godalming Learning Partnership history workshop. following the positive The children conclusion to the public particularly enjoyed consultation in October. Local the opportunity to get Church schools have joined us into character! in this partnership (as equal associate members rather than founder members due to their Year One children also church status). We have always took part in a football worked very closely with our festival and skills session, partner schools and look the latter hosted by forward to developing further Rodborough School and initiatives, for example Teacher run by their student Training opportunities, as we sports leaders; a great strengthen our connections example of the further. Godalming Learning Partnership in action.

We are now working hard planning some new woodland activities to deliver on site with the children over the coming weeks. As part of this work, we are planning to further develop the wildlife area down towards the Rectory Close/Chestnut Way entrance so that we can go on to extend our range of activities for 2019-2020. We are extremely grateful to our generous PTA whose funds are making these opportunities possible.

Don’t forget our Summer Fair on Saturday 6th July, this is always a great family event for our very As part of the launch event our special and supportive local community. We look school council travelled to the forward to seeing you then. Chandler School for singing,

Katherine Smith, headteacher ribbon cutting, and cake!

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If I notice an interesting sky, I will down tools and rush into my Busbridge 1 garden with my camera. I’d like to share some of those moments with you.

Differing atmospheric conditions, especially air temperature, moisture content and movement, give rise to different types of cloud. Clouds form when water vapour in the air Head in the Clouds condenses to give tiny droplets of liquid water or ice, usually at high altitudes because of the “lapse rate” – decreasing temperature with altitude. Clouds usually have flat bases: this is the “condensation level”.

2 “Mamma” clouds, like cows’ Ask a child to draw a cloud and you will probably get a udders, sometimes hang typical cumulus cloud (1). These often form on a cold underneath very massive cumulus front (a line of blue triangles on a weather map) where (or stratus) clouds and usually large “blobs” of warm air are booted up off the ground in result in rain. convection currents by a mass of undercutting cold air. If they become very tall and dense - up to 10 miles high! - rainfall and even thunder and lightning may occur.

Between the showers caused by cumulus clouds there 3 may be bursts of sunshine, which is when we tend to get rainbows (5). Sunlight passes into each raindrop and is reflected out from the back inner surface of each drop, the different wavelengths of each colour being bent by different amounts, so the colours are split up.

A smoother ascent of air 5 often occurs on a warm front (a line of red half discs on a weather map) where warm air is sliding up over colder air. This 4 gives rise to stratus clouds – rather boring Disturbance in thinner layers of grey layers of cloud. If cloud may create a “mackerel sky” these clouds become looking like the pattern on the particularly thick, rainy fish’s skin. also occur. www.bhcgodalming.org/thebridge Page 14

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If there is disturbance within a stratus layer, stratocumulus clouds (3) form, looking a bit like a thick sheep fleece flung across the sky. 8

Very high level clouds looking like long hair flying in the wind are cirrus clouds and are always made out of ice crystals. An aeroplane contrail is similar (7). If they all flow in one direction with a slight curl in the tail, they are called “mares’ tails” and herald the change in wind direction with an approaching front.

Nacreous, or “mother-of-pearl” clouds (8) can sometimes be seen up to 20 miles high where 9 the ice crystals scatter light from the sun when it is just below the horizon; they appear iridescent as the sunlight is separated into rainbow colours.

A separate post-sunset phenomenon is a sun pillar (6) photographed over the trees in Tuesley Lane; these also occur because of low sunlight shining through cirrus-type clouds.

Sundogs (10) and solar halos (9), again photographed from our front garden, are also 10 caused by ice crystals in high level clouds refracting the sunlight.

So next time you see me with my head in the clouds, you’ll know why! And I hope you will share my enthusiasm!

Chris Payne

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BUSBRIDGEWATCH 2019 Celebrating local wildlife

Left : The mild winter enticed this local hedgehog in Parkfield to venture out foraging in late December. Hedgehogs usually hibernate between the months of October/ November until March/ April. Rest assured, after a short break, the hedgehog was spotted again fit and 27th December 2018 - Parkfield well in the spring.

Minster Road

Playtime! Summerhouse Road 11th June 2019

Left : A male Orange-tip butterfly

Heralding the arrival of spring, one of the earliest butterflies to emerge, the orange-tip is a welcome sight to brighten our gardens and countryside. The males have the orange tips—the females being white Busbridge Lane with black tips.

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Winkworth Arboretum

Below : A bar-headed goose passing by in October 2018.

Far right : 20th April 2019 - A cormorant takes advantage of the early morning sun to dry its wings on Rowe’s Flashe Lake.

Left : A brambling in the woods behind Quartermile Road, captured on a phone camera 26th April 2019.

These migratory birds, arriving from across Scandinavia and Siberia are winter visitors to the UK. They are similar in size to the chaffinch.

Quartermile Road Tuesley Lane

Right : A raven, the largest member of the crow family, pays a visit to Busbridge - pictured here on the corner of Tuesley Lane and Minster Road in October 2018. We understand that a pair had been nesting near Cranleigh.

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The toad of Park Chase Minster Road

Top right : Keeping cool in the summer heatwave of 2018.

Below left : A newt discovered while cleaning out a Minster Road pond — safely returned afterwards.

St Edmund’s School, The Drive

A local blue tit family moved into the nest box at St Edmund’s School during April & May. The children watched as 9 tiny eggs were laid. Just 3 weeks later the chicks had fledged!

Left : Gatekeeper butterfly, Blewfield, off Chestnut Way.

Why not join in the Big Butterfly Count which takes place from 19 July - 11 August this year? This nationwide survey, launched in 2010 has become the world's biggest survey of butterflies.

Visit www.bigbutterflycount.org

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Introducing your New Councillors Following the elections on 2nd May there are three new councillors representing Holloway Ward, which includes virtually all of Busbridge. They will be serving the community alongside Peter Martin, your well established County, Borough and Town councillor. Here is some information about them.

JOAN HEAGIN – Waverley Borough and Godalming Town Councils  Has lived in Surrey for 40 years; the last 15 in Busbridge  Has become involved in a wide range of voluntary work, ranging from an orphanage in Nepal to charity dog walking for local residents  Took early retirement from a successful career as an insurance broker in the City  Currently gains huge satisfaction working as a volunteer with Citizens Advice. She is also an active trustee and committee member for Busbridge Village Hall

MICHAEL STUBBS - Godalming Town Council  Has lived almost all his life in the Godalming area, where he has previously been a town councillor for 12 years and a former mayor  Worked for Surrey local authority and then in the private sector as a quantity surveyor and health & safety consultant  Attends Busbridge Church and helps with the local Conservatoire Concerts & the Trinity Trust Team  In Guildford he is a trustee of a supported housing scheme, for those with mental health issues

BOB CROOKS - Godalming Town Council  Has lived in the Godalming area since 1977 and in Busbridge since 1984  Retired last year from the Dept for Environment Food and Rural affairs after 44 years in public service  Is trustee for Guildford Action supporting rough sleepers and the homeless  Chairs trustee boards for Furniturelink, providing recycling and re-use services across SW Surrey, and for the Occam Singers with whom he sings at their concerts in Guildford  Regularly attends Busbridge Church Men's Breakfast Group and sings in Busbridge and Hambledon Church choirs

Councillor contact details [email protected] • [email protected] [email protected] Telephone : 01483 523575

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The Rev. David Mace (1937 – 2019)

The members of Busbridge and Hambledon Church were saddened to hear of the death of their long- serving Ordained Local Minister (OLM)*, the Rev. David Mace on 28th March, after a long illness.

David was born in Cyprus, as was his wife Jill, and they were both evacuated to South Africa in WW2. He went to school in Guildford and then to Charterhouse, and after National Service in the 4th Royal Tank Regiment he went to Cambridge, studied law, took the Bar and through a fortuitous conversation applied for and was offered a job with BP. David and Jill lived in Camberwell and helped to run The Greenhouse youth club there, where they and their daughter developed strong links with the local community. Afterwards David took the family, now with a 1 month old son, to New York, and over the years this was followed by increasingly responsible jobs in Alaska, the Shetlands, Thailand and China, ending with a directorship of BP.

Significance can be marked in many ways; David was never too busy in his work to fail to give of himself, his time and his faith. When he became an OLM with Busbridge Church in 1995 whilst still at BP, he found a unique avenue opened to him. He found that people started coming to his office in droves for support and to ask for advice about how they could learn from someone of his searing intellect and senior position who was able to have confidence in a Christian faith.

David lived a life of confidence in his Saviour and did not fear, and that gave him a freedom to be himself as his significance developed. His faith was thoroughly integrated into his life. As well as his professional roles, he was also a founder and Trustee of Five Talents, a microfinance development charity, and he was also active in the Anglican Church internationally. More locally, he was deeply committed to Busbridge Infant School as a governor and then Chair of Governors; he was part of the leadership of Busbridge and Hambledon Church and much of the shape of it today is due to David’s long ministry here.

He will be known to many locally through the way in which he conducted baptisms, weddings and funerals in a sensitive, caring and deeply spiritual way. He was a man of deep intellect and unbounded knowledge of Christ, a husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, baptising his first great-grandson only in November of last year. It was a great privilege to know him as a colleague and friend, and to lead his memorial service. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him. Rev Simon Taylor

*an OLM is an ordained minister who works on a voluntary basis only at their local church

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BROAD BEAN & ASPARAGUS SALAD with a sharp lemon dressing

This is a fresh and simple emerald green summer salad with a light, lemony dressing that makes the best of seasonal bounty. INGREDIENTS If you can’t find fresh broad beans, or if your fresh ones are a little too big and woody, pod the beans, cook Dressing them, then slip the bright green beans out of their

greyish skins and throw the skins away. It’s a bit fiddly 2 tbsp freshly squeezed but it’s worth the extra effort as the insides are the tasty lemon juice bit. 6 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp white wine vinegar Serves 4 for a light lunch.

2 tsp runny honey ½ tsp Dijon mustard 1 To make the dressing, whisk all the ingredients 1 tbsp finely chopped together in a small bowl until well combined. Taste and fresh chives plus extra for add black pepper according to your preference. sprinkling over the finished salad 2 Boil or lightly steam the asparagus for a few minutes, ½ tsp Maldon salt until it still has bite, drain and refresh under cold water and set aside. Repeat with the broad beans and if they Salad are large or frozen, remove the silvery skins after they have been cooked. Set aside. 1 large ripe avocado Big bag of freshly washed 3 Arrange the salad leaves on a platter, and scatter over baby salad leaves the cooled broad beans and asparagus. Just before 200g skinny asparagus serving, skin and chop the avocado and add it to the spears, trimmed salad. Pour over 2-4 tablespoons of the whisked dressing and serve. Any leftover dressing can be kept for 300g fresh young podded a few days in the fridge. broad beans (frozen is also fine)

Sam’s new book The Tin and Traybake Cookbook is out now.

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SALCET Mission Trip to UGANDA

19th – 26th March 2019

Dr Chris Jagger, a trustee of Busbridge based charity, SALCET, made a surprise trip to Uganda in March this year, www.salcet.com prompted by the need to deliver valued dental and medical equipment to the Mata Dental Clinic there. Shipping the equipment was more expensive than taking it personally and fraught with uncertainty regarding customs duties and potential hold ups.

SALCET had worked with dentist Eroni Jjunju in Masaka in 2016. Since then Eroni has been awarded her Fellowship with the International College of Dentists (ICD). A benefit of this membership is that dentists in developing countries receive help for their dentistry from the worldwide dental community. As well as working in the main hospital at Masaka, Eroni runs her own charitable dental clinic (the MATA clinic) for those who cannot afford normal dental fees. She had qualified for a consignment of dental equipment of her choice (value US$ 5,000) from Henry Schein, a multi-national company which distributes healthcare products and services worldwide, to be used for specific projects within her MATA clinic. One of the stipulations is that SALCET partners her in this, which we were very happy to do, as there is an enormous need for dental care and education in the Masaka region.

Delivering the equipment safely to its destination also gave the opportunity to visit the Ssunga Twezimbe 30 ladies group and to assess the progress of the SALCET micro-financed agricultural project. Additionally I was able to carry out a needs assessment of the Masaka referral hospital, visiting the various departments including Accident and Emergency, Eyes, Nose and Throat department (Ugandan ENT!) and the Maternity Unit/Antenatal and women’s health department.

The mission trip was highly appreciated by all the people I visited and was safe, comfortable and joyous. In essence a breath-taking journey, with many photos taken for talks and power point presentations and many notes taken regarding the challenges that still face the rural population and specifically the 30 ladies group. My accommodation was with Pastor Elijah and wife Florence plus son Elisha, who made me so welcome and even gave me cornflakes for breakfast! www.bhcgodalming.org/thebridge Page 26

One highlight was the rapturous reception by the children from the Bright Future Junior School in Bukakata, Masaka with much drumming, dancing and wild welcome including grass skirt wiggling! I had the opportunity to visit their school and give them tennis instruction and donate tennis equipment and teddies for tragedy, all gratefully received. Chris Jagger

Winkworth ARBORETUM

As reported in our last edition of The Bridge, the National Trust is seeking planning permission for a multimillion pound project involving the replacement of the existing facilities at the arboretum with a completely new building, relocation of the car park and enhancement of the entrance. We hope to bring you an update in the next issue. Regular free guided walks included with entry, led by volunteers, Alan Betts (11am on the last Friday of each month) & Peter Herring (2pm on the first Wednesday of each month).

Meanwhile Peter Herring has just published The Story of Dr Wilfrid Fox and Winkworth Arboretum, a 40 page booklet in full colour outlining the history of Dr Fox, his creation of the Arboretum, and its development up to the present day. Copies are available from him at £3 each, contact [email protected] or 01428-683281.

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OPEN MORNINGS Fri 27 Sept Mon 30 Sept 9.30am

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Godalming MUSEUM

Godalming Photographic Club's Annual Exhibition 9th to 27th July The Club showcases the best of its work both as prints and digital images. It is one of the foremost clubs in Surrey so this is an event not to be missed. The Club meets most Wednesdays from September to June and always welcomes new members.

Talk on Dr Wilfred Fox Thursday July 18th Peter Herring will give an illustrated talk about Dr Wilfred Fox who founded Winkworth Arboretum. Tickets are limited to 30 and entry is by ticket only at £5 and available in advance from the Museum.

Seldom Seen - Discover the Secrets Hidden in Stained Glass 30th July to 24th August Michael Sleigh's fascinating collection of stained glass images from local churches reveals much more than at first meets the eye! Also there will be many family craft activities, a Secrets Trail and other intriguing and original things to take part in and enjoy.

Studio 12 27th August to 14th September Studio 12 group of local artists will return with their popular annual exhibition from 27th August to 14th September, with a diversity of media and subjects.

Godalming Museum is located at 109a High Street, by the Pepperpot. Open Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 5pm in summer. Admission is free but donations are welcomed. The Local Studies library is open in the afternoon from 1pm to 4pm. Tea, coffee and cold drinks are available throughout the day. Children are always welcome. There is a delightful Jekyll style garden at the rear of the museum and an excellent gift shop. For further info Tel: 01483 426510 or visit www.godalmingmuseum.org.uk

HydonHill

Summer Fair &

Fun Dog Show

Saturday 20th July Fun & games for all the family Hydon Hill Clockbarn Lane 12pm Best book character fancy dress BBQ Godalming GU8 4BA

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What’s On

BUSBRIDGE EVENING WOMEN’S INSTITUTE

Meet on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at Busbridge Village Hall, GU7 1XA at 8pm Visitors warmly welcome Contact: Gill Loveluck 01252 266822

Tuesday 9th July Craft Cup David Standing - Cottage Gardening David was Head Gardener at Gilbert White’s House in Selborne for 28 years and will illustrate his talk with slides.

Tuesday 10th September Sheila Willis - Poisonous Plots Sheila returns to give us another of her fascinating talks on crime in fact and fiction.

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Events

Monday 15th July Polesden Lacey, Great Bookham, Nr Dorking Meet 11.15am Polesden Lacey entrance Cost: £12.50 (free for National Trust members) During our tour of the house you will be able to marvel at the glittering Gold Saloon designed to impress kings and maharajahs, or Mrs Greville’s extensive collection of art and ceramics ranging from world-famous Dutch old masters to sparkling Faberge objects. The gardens offer something for every season, including climbing roses and a beautiful herbaceous border. After our tour of the house, we will have the opportunity to have lunch, cake or coffee in The Granary Café. (Additional charges will apply). Please book as below. Saturday 27th July Marvellous Movie Matinee 2.30pm @ The Old Rectory, Old Rectory Gardens, Godalming GU7 1XB Based on the true story of the greatest treasure hunt in history, the film is an action drama focusing on an Allied group, tasked with going into Germany to rescue artistic masterpieces from Nazi thieves and returning them to their rightful owners. Tea, coffee & biscuits provided. Free. Booking not required.

All warmly welcome. We are happy to arrange lifts to any of our events. For more details or to book please contact 01483 421267 or email [email protected]

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Left : NEXUS presenting a cheque for an amazing £900,which was raised at our Christmas Quiz Night for our 2018 Charity : SERV Surrey & South London Blood Runners. It was handed over to Hugh Terry, Chairman of the Charity, and another volunteer Bike Rider outside Busbridge Church on Maundy Thursday, 18th April. It was a lovely day and a happy occasion. It was great to see one of their motor bikes at close hand! It was quite an impressive machine, essential in saving lives through transporting baby milk, & emergency blood products to hospitals, saving the NHS 1000s of pounds!

We have organised a visit to Coverwood Lakes and Gardens in Ewhurst, on 4th July. Our visit will start at 6.00pm to allow time for a relaxed stroll around the gardens and to have refreshments by one of the lakes, hopefully on a sunny summer evening, all for £10. There has been a change of venue for our meal together afterwards – we are now going to The White Horse in Hascombe for 8.15pm. We hope you can join us for the garden visit and/or the meal; please let Pam know, ideally by 27th June—please email Pam on [email protected].

For our summer outing on 1st August, we have arranged a tour of the Hogs Back Brewery from 6.30pm to 8.30pm. The £15 cost includes a tour of this local award- winning microbrewery, with the opportunity to taste some of their renowned beers; and we’ll have our own souvenir Hogs Back beer glass to take home! We plan to go on to the Withies pub in Compton for a bite to eat – they offer a varied menu, so something for everyone! Please let Kate know as soon as possible if you would like to join us for the brewery tour and/or the meal, on [email protected].

On 5th September Lisa Olsworth-Peter, our Music and Worship Pastor, will come and tell us about her life, and her journey from the West End stage, through to her arrival at Busbridge and Hambledon Church – not to be missed! 8pm start, Busbridge Church Centre.

Membership remains at £18 for the year, with a fee of £5.00 per evening for non-members. Cheques made payable to Nexus, please. Thank you. Our charity for 2019 is: Hydon Hill Cheshire Home For more info, please phone Janet Harvey on 423264 or KateKaye on 415296 or find us on www.bhcgodalming.org/groups

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