Local Services Parish Letter—AUGUST 2017
THE HEART OF THE COMMUNITY IN 2017
Dear Everyone, In the 21st Century to many people the church is not an integral part of their lives but the role of the parish church is to be there for parishioners if ever and whenever they need it. At St Mary’s and St Michael’s we are glad that there has been a worshipping, Christian presence in the village for many centuries and will hopefully continue to be so for many more. So what does the church offer you? A quiet sanctuary during the day.. both our churches are open; we are there for you in life’s milestones.. Birth, Marriage, Funerals; offer support for families and young people/ messy church/ Sunday club, Toddler groups, we provide community social interaction... Drop in Teas, winter lunches, promote events like Concerts/ Art Exhibitions/ Christmas Tree Festival/Flower Festivals that bring community together, we provide pastoral care, a listening ear and will visit people if they request, each month we visit the care homes, we foster links with schools, local organisations and are generally a presence in the community there for everyone whatever their need. What’s more there is no waiting list to speak to a priest, and it’s not just Monday – Friday! How is all this provided? Well it comes out of Christian Love for our neighbours and generosity of giving through stewardship. Christian stewardship is about how we live as followers of the Christian Faith after the example of Jesus in the Gospels; how we manage all the world’s resources and how we use all that God has given to us as individuals. Being Good stewards involves a response from us in the way we live our lives and how we use our money and resources. So much has been given to us that we should give in return. The congregations and regular worshipper at St Michaels and St Mary’s do give of their time, money and resources, but we also need others to help if we are to maintain a Christian presence in the community. You have heard the verse “where your treasure is; there your heart will be also” (Luke 12: 34) so how much do you give in return for what you receive? Our two churches in Betchworth and Buckland can continue to exist only by your support. As a United Benefice they provide a presence in the community that all can share in. But as a church it can only carry on its work with gifts from the community. Regular worshippers give generously and at least 10% of any income raised by the churches is given to charitable causes as well as supporting the mission of the church and the fabric needs of 2 listed buildings, but as Canon David Eaton said in the July letter .we “ could do better!”. General Synod of the Church of England has challenged all to try to give 5% of their income (after tax) to and through the church (or £1 in every £20) and a similar amount to other charitable work. For most of us this represents no more than the cost of a weekly Costa cup of coffee!
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Whether you attend church or not, the responsibility is still yours if you wish to preserve the environment in which you live. To maintain our church buildings (part of our unique Village environment and atmosphere!) no state funding is received. I challenge you to think about whether we should all strive to preserve something that is part of the true beauty of a traditional English village. If you say Yes to this, then please consider supporting our churches, either financially by giving regularly, or by joining the Friends of St Mary’s Buckland, or practically by becoming more involved in the activities that are available. Our churches are Open Every Day, and Open for you, so please help us to Keep them open for us all now and in the future. Inserted in this magazine is a leaflet outlining some of the ways you could respond. Charles Hardy or Barbara Thomas our treasurers would be most pleased to help you with further information if you wish to consider setting up a Standing Order to one or other of the churches. Their details are inside the front cover of this magazine. Thank you for taking the time to read this and for giving it your consideration. We hope for responses to be returned by Harvest Festival (17th September Betchworth and 24th September Buckland) Every Blessing to you all. Carol CLEANING ROTA AUGUST 2017 DOWNSVALE Nursing Home
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Local Services Church Reports and ChurchNotices Reports and Notices Richard Mason, NCH Arb AUGUST SERVICES AT ST MICHAEL’S AND ST MARY’S Qualified and insured Tree Surgeon Date St. Michael’s Betchworth St. Mary’s Buckland and Arboriculturist Logs and Woodmulch 20, The Borough, Brockham, 6th August 9:30am Parish Communion Betchworth, Surrey RH3 7NB Transfiguration Tel: 01737 844916 of our Lord 11am Parish Communion** Mobile: 07976 751277 13th August 8am Holy Communion 9th Sunday 9:30am Iona Parish after Trinity Communion 11am Matins** 20th August 8am Holy Communion 10th Sunday after Trinity 10:30am Joint All-Age Parish Communion at St Michael’s, Betchworth** 27th August 8am Holy Communion 11th Sunday after Trinity 9:30am Parish Communion
11am Parish Communion** 3rd September 9.30 Parish Communion 12th Sunday 11am Parish after Trinity Communion**
* In the Hamilton Room ** Coffee and soft drinks served in Church after these ser- vices. Even if you are just visiting, do please join us for a convivial get-together
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Harvest Messy Church Children’s Harvest Themed Activities on Saturday 16th September 10.30am – 12.30pm at The Reading Room, Buckland Crafts, Games, Music and more! Suitable for children 3-12 years old (accompanied by an adult) Contact Rector on 01 737 842102
Harvest Celebrations
Messy Harvest September 16th 10-1pm Reading Room Buckland
St. Michael’s Sunday 17th September 10.30 Joint All Age Service 12 Noon Goulburn Green Harvest Lunch + BBQ Adults £8 (Under 16 £4) Tickets from Church or Post Office
St. Mary’s Sunday 24th September 10.30 Joint All Age Communion 12 noon Harvest Lunch Reading Room, Buckland Tickets £6 (under16 £3) from Carol Leeds 247399 Parish Magazine 4 Betchworth - August 2017 Parish Magazine 33 Betchworth - August 2017
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Come and celebrate HARVEST FESTIVAL At St. Michael’s, Betchworth Sunday, 17th September 10.30 am Joint All Age Service
Please bring fresh produce, tins or flowers & they will be distributed to Welcare and the elderly in our village.
Followed by: HARVEST LUNCH GOULBURN GREEN
TICKETS £8/ £4 (Under 16’s) Available from the church, Post Office Or Linda Slater on 844632
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Local Services Church Reports and Notices AN INTRODUCTION TO GODLY PLAY Chris through experience and reflection St Matthew’sChurch, Superb professional cleaning of Long 71 Station Road, Redhill, RH1 1DL Carpets, Upholstery, C urtains and Saturday, 23rd September 2017 Leather. Also O riental Rugs and 9.30am – 2.30pm Guardsm an A nti - Stain Protection For further details and availability of
Sp ot stain and O dour rem oval places, please contact Mrs Hilary Leather cleanin g sp ecialists GRASSCUTTING Richardson, St Matthew’s Church Flam e retardin g HEDGE CUTTING [email protected] GARDEN CLEARANCE D ust m ite reduction service 01737 766770 or 07929 454650 SHED & GARAGE A ll w ork fully insured and gu aranteed CLEARANCE/TIDY UPS CHANGE OF FREE-WILL OFFERING SECRETARY F o r a f r e e , no obligation quotation c a l l t o d a y Alan Burke moved away to Worthing more than a year ago, but has continued to TEL: 01737 844039 FREEPHONE fulfil the role of Free-will Offering Secretary (FOS) until last month. I would like MOB: 07887 505811 to thank Alan for his splendid devotion to duty, and also for the excellent set of 0808 144 9071 instructions which he has bequeathed to me. I must admit to not being quite so impressed with the two large boxes of Tax records that also came my way. Apparently, we have a legal duty to keep these for six years at least. Perhaps you are unsure what the FOS actually does? So herewith a brief description. The FOS assists the Treasurer by collating all the donations to the church, (which has charitable status), and then claiming back from HMRC, wherever possible, the tax already paid by the donor. So, if you regularly gift aid money to St Michael’s, or put one of those little yellow envelopes into the church collection on a Sunday then eventually that amount must be listed and tallied each week against a current list of Charitable Giving Declarations, and in particular against your post code. When this is complete and 100% accurate each quarter, a claim is made which results in a cheque arriving for around £2,500. Overall these claims very nearly provide a 10 % boost to St Michael’s Income each year. You can understand immediately why it is so important to Gift Aid all your contributions each year. So, it is now down to me to follow Alan’s instructions and make sure we extract every possible penny from HMRC. One small point I have noticed is that our Gift Aid Declaration Forms request that you notify the FOS of any changes of
name and/or address. I am aware of two or three changes here which have been Barrie 07710 328848 overlooked, so do please contact me to check your details are correct, particularly if you’ve recently moved, been married or even sadly lost a partner. I shall of E: [email protected] course be delighted to accept new or increased Gift Aid Declarations to help keep W: bc-carpentry.co.uk St Michael’s Funds stay firmly in the black. Bernard Hawkins ([email protected])
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Church Reports and Notices Local Services HELEN BURNETT ORDAINED PRIEST So much time, effort, study and prayer had gone into my preparation for ordination number 1 in 2016 and that preparation was so tied up with the congregations of St Michael’s Betchworth and St Mary’s Buckland, that when ordination number 2 came along, I admit to being caught somewhat unawares! For an efficient and reliable service carried out by professionals
As I am so clear that my role as Deacon
underpins my ministry forever, I had not fully DOMESTIC – COMMERCIAL – INDUSTRIAL
appreciated the impact that would come with my Rewires, Alterations, Central Heating priesting. Wiring, Extra Sockets & Lighting A lot of that impact can be attributed to the Points, Breakdowns & Maintenance Work
amazing support and response of the two new congregations into which I have
been welcomed. A second reason for the high emotional impact was that the For Free Advice and Estimates call: admission of women to the priesthood had been a focal part of my upbringing in a household where the formation of a Movement for the Ordination of Women had 01737 843844 or 07850 563091 been born. Women had been Deacons for a long time - Women Priests was something new and now of course we are so wonderfully used to it! After 12 months as a Deacon in Whyteleafe and Chaldon I set off on foot from St Peter and St Paul’s for my retreat in Bletchingly. On the hottest day of the years so far, I walked from Chaldon to the other side of Bletchingly, crossing the M23 and yet also passing through unfarmed meadows of orchids and butterflies. I trudged on prayerfully and silently through the heat of the day – mad dogs and English Deacons! Along with the rest of the 2016 Deacon cohort I was guided through the 3 day retreat by the Dean of Southwark, Andrew Nunn. On Saturday morning, we were whisked off in 3 separate episcopal buses to our designated churches and there in Croydon Minster sitting in the side chapel it dawned on me just how many people had invested in this moment and had made the journey to Croydon to join me and my colleagues who were to be were ordained Priests. The moment when Tim Goode (my training incumbent), Carol Coslett (my sending parish priest), Clare Herbert (my personal tutor at theological college) and Rosie Deedes (prison chaplain and home educator) laid hands on me and passed to me the roll of Priest was, in the true sense of the word awesome. In a joint service at St Peter and St Paul’s the next day we had a combined choir, a junior server from each church, my training incumbent, our SPA and Reader, a visiting preacher, my wonderful family and a packed church which included Anne and Gordon Forrest who have supported me in so many ways over the past 28 years I presided at my first Eucharist. When we got to our final ‘hymn’ which was in fact a Pete Seeger song ‘If I had a Hammer..’ ably and joyfully accompanied by an accordion and a ukele, I think we all felt fit to burst! With Love and Best Wishes to you all Helen
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Local Services Church Reports and Notices A HEART WARMING WEEKEND JUNE 24TH AND 25TH As can be seen in the previous article this was the weekend that Helen Burnett completed her training and received the Church’s blessing on the activities that she will undertake in the future wherever she works as a priest. For those of us who attended both days it was a special moment in our lives. On the Saturday members of St Michael’s and St Mary’s congregations explored their way through the convoluted roads of Croydon to participate in the service of ordination of priests, after which their stoles were worn vertically not as a diagonal sash. Helen emerged from the Minster to a shout of joy from Chaldon congregation and hugs and smiles from friends and ALL her sons and, of course, Steve. On Sunday morning, from the moment of stepping through the door of Chaldon Church, past the famous painting of the ‘Doom!’ it was clear that this was a very special occasion. The congregation became aware of the significance of this occasion as Helen quietly granted the absolution of sins, and blessed the sacrament for communion. A post service celebration for the Chaldon Congregation took place in the mother church’s hall in Whiteleaf. Everyone brought food which was accompanied by a huge dish of roast potatoes cooked by the Vicar’s wife!! A happy occasion showing how warmly Chaldon have received Helen as their curate. We miss her at Betchworth and Buckland but wish her well in her new parish. AnneForrest
NEXT ORGAN RECITAL AT ST MICHAEL'S Stephen Disley (Assistant Organist, Southwark Cathedral) Saturday 23 September 2017 at 4.00 pm Stephen is one of the country's finest organists who as a recitalist and accompanist has played at Westminster Abbey, Westminster Cathedral, St Paul's Cathedral, Royal Albert Hall, Royal Festival Hall, King's College, Cambridge, and at festivals at Salisbury, Peterborough, Lichfield, the City of London and the International Organ Festival at St Albans. Stephen has appeared as organist with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, the BBC Symphony Orchestra, City of London Sinfonia, and the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus Stephen is Sub-Organist at Southwark Cathedral and founding Director of its Girls' Choir and also is organist to the City of London School. He has recently been appointed on the professorial staff at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance. Tickets are on sale from 01737 8743498 or [email protected] or on the door. Tickets £12 (under 14s £8) (Includes glass of wine/soft drink). The Concert is in aid of Church Funds.
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THE RIDE & STRIDE September 9th 2017 Most counties in England hold an annual Ride & Stride, on the second Saturday in September, to raise money for the restoration and repair of buildings for Christian worship. The idea is that cyclists and walkers are given a list of churches and chapels in the area of their choice. They map out their own route to pedal or walk having asked their friends to reward their efforts. The money collected is divided into two. Half the monies go to the church or chapel of the cyclist's or walker's choice - probably your own - the other half is retained by the Surrey Churches Preservation Trust for distribution to churches in need. In the dozen years that the Bike Ride (now Ride & Stride) has been running in Surrey over £250,000 has been raised. The umbrella organisation for our county is the Surrey Churches Preservation Trust whose trustees are from most Christian denominations. Grants are given out twice a year for deserving applications. Encouragement to take part in Ride & Stride is provided by the SCPT County Organiser and distributed by Area Organisers to individual churches and chapels across Surrey. The Area Organisers support the Church Organisers by providing them with all the necessary paperwork and any guidance they need. Ride & Stride is a fun way to spend time on a pleasant September Saturday while at the same time supporting a worthy cause. Why not make up a group and join in this year! Supporters who prefer not to 'ride or stride', please consider sponsoring volunteers involved in this important event. Sponsorship forms at the back of the Church For more information contact the .Rector or visit www.surreychurchespreservationtrust.org
WELCARE Welcare in East Surrey (based in Redhill), is recruiting for a Part-time Children’s Centre Playworker to join their small and friendly team. 24.5 hours per week £20,138 + £824 inner fringe allowance (pro rata) Job description, person specification and application form available on the website: http://welcare.org/about-us/vacancies/ Closing date: 02 Aug 2017
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Local Services Church Reports and Notices D’ARCY TRINKWON ORGAN CONCERT - Saturday 24th June 4pm If you couldn’t be at Worthy Farm then the organist of Worth Abbey and Sussex University came to St Michael’s Betchworth for a fabulous recital. Appearing in his flowing silver shirt like Merlin he began the Concerto del Sigr. Meck by Bach’s first cousin –Johann Walter Gottfried. Fast right hand semiquavers and masterly modulations preceded JS Bach’s Prelude and Fugue in G (BWV451). With the use of a large TV Screen, we could watch the fast movement of his feet and how he worked his whole body into the music while turning pages as if he was operating a lathe or weaving loom. The driving tempo, and the big chords and delicate decorative melodies thrilled the audience. Voluntary Op 5 No1 in C by John Stanley had diapasons for the Adagio and powerful Trumpet stops for the Andante with echoes on upper keyboard and bass tune on the foot pedals. The Slow (swell) was a relaxing, peaceful movement leading to a fast moving Allegro (ecchos) with scalic passages and pure flute sounding stop. Alternating with big chordal passages –Bach-like, it came to a pause then louder on the lower keyboard. The ‘Magnificent’ Fantasia in F Minor K594 had a slow, solemn start reminiscent of Mozart’s later Requiem. A fast Chromatic 2nd movement major scales and arpeggios and chordal. Into a minor key with more pedal then big ‘Phantom-like” chords reverberating around the church. Vierne’s ‘Impromptu’ -presto chromatic scales and descending chords at a cracking almost unbelievable pace with a sudden ending. There was a UK Premiere of a piece called ‘Young Sprite’ - “another great score arriving in the post” from M.L. TAKLE. It had hints of Keith Emerson’s Rock playing chords with a nodding tempo ending rather ‘Trump-like’. The gentle, beautifully tuneful, “Lied to the flowers” from Belgian, Flor Peters (1903-1986) a haunting French pastoral piece with superimposed vibrating 3rds ending. The Magician of the Moment, D’Arcy, took the ‘rather splendid’ “Lied to the Sun” at a rocketing pace, changing colours and tones with a phasing effect across the instrument and producing shouts of “more”. What a wonderful concert it had been. One of the audience reminded me –there are so few churches with good real organs now. If you want to hear more look at his website: www.Darcytrinkwon.com A fuller version of this review is on the Church Website. Martin Coslett
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TONY INNES
Tony Innes, who died on May 19th aged 86, lived in Betchworth for 53 years and was actively involved in several aspects of village life. He was a parish councillor in the 90s and 'noughties', and also sat on the committee of the B&B Society. Previously Tony had been a leading figure in the Betchworth Quarry Action Group, which worked Shorestone helps clients to build and preserve their financial wealth tirelessly to limit the impact of landfill operations on MOT Testing the village. Among his other roles was acting as a no- • Investments • Savings • Pensions Station
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As sponsorship manager for the annual Reigate Summer Music Festival, Tony played a key role in sustaining the event through www.shorestone.co.uk Reigate Road his ability to secure financial support from backers. In recent years he maintained 01737 844520/ 844409 Buckland, a keen interest in current affairs, both locally and nationally, and his thoughts Shorestone Financial LLP Near Reigate
were regularly published in the letters page of the Dorking Advertiser. Nionisle House, Station Road, Betchworth, Surrey RH3 7BZ 01737 Tony was born in north London but brought up in Plymouth; he was evacuated to Shorestone Financial is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority FCA No. 491901 Polzeath in Cornwall soon after the outbreak of World War Two before going to Registered in England No.OC 341462 242766 Stowe School in Buckinghamshire from 1944-49 - he was head boy in his final term. After leaving school, Tony was called up for National Service - he was commissioned, as a second lieutenant in the North Rhodesia Regiment; and served between 1950 and 1952, including postings to Kenya, Dar-es-salaam and Lusaka. Moving to Reigate in 1952, Tony began a long career in contract furnishing that spanned Terence Conran, Habitat and Heals. He also joined Dorking Rugby Club soon after arriving in Surrey - he captained Dorking 1st XV from 1959-61 and Ride on M owers after hanging up his boots in 1968 was made a vice-president of the club. Rotary Mowers Tony was introduced to Belinda while they were both on holiday in the south of Cylinder M owers France in summer 1961; the couple married a year later and moved into Heron C h a i n s a w s Cottage two years after that. They had two children, Tom and Lucy, and were S tr im m e r s also doting grandparents to Lucy's children, now teenagers, Maisie and Leo. Hedge Cutters R o te v a to r s In 2009, Tony was diagnosed with multiple myeloma. He remained, throughout Blower vacs the course of his illness, a Trojan, making as light as possible of his condition and Quality second hand equipm ent continuing with all aspects of his life, albeit at a slightly slower pace. Tony's funeral service took place at Betchworth Village Hall prior to a family
committal at Betchworth Burial Ground and a recption at Dorking Rugby Club. Telephone Mob: 07950 961606 Anthony Thomas Walrond Innes: born 17th May 1931; died 19th May 2017. D a y : 01372 377757
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If you are over 60 and live in the Mole - Join a choir on the move Valley area, Age Concern offers you the Buckland & Betchworth CS is a very opportunity to do Tai Chi Classes for a very special body of people with one thing in small fee. Our qualified instructor will common, we love to sing together. teach you how to combine deep breathing and Singing is proven to be ‘good for you’, relaxation with slow and gentle movements. Studies show that Tai Chi can help irrespective of age. No equipment or people reduce stress, improve balance and mobility. qualifications needed, just a love of using your vocal chords. For further information, please call 01306 899104/07442 017169 or email: [email protected] So why consider BBCS, there are lots of other groups around? Registered Charity No 1111678 We are well established. We’ve been competing in Dorking’s famous Leith Hill Music Festival almost since it URGENT APPEAL FOR HOMES started in 1905. We are an animal charity seeking homes for the many unwanted cats, kittens and We have a hugely talented young dogs that come into our care. conductor at the helm. Appointed in January, Helen Smee has already introduced us to fun, but challenging modern music by John Rutter and Jonathan Dove; we are still revelling in the wonderful experience of being part of her Festival, Voices of London, singing in the Musicians’ Church St Sepulchre without Newgate in June. And we’re looking forward to singing in Vaughan Williams’ childhood home, Leith Hill Place, in August. Helen will be leading us in music by two living composers Will Todd and Alexander Lestrange at the 2018 Leith Hill Festival, ably assisted by concert pianist, Anna Tetsuya. And if this not enough to attract your interest, we‘ll be preparing a choral gem, Fauré’s Requiem, for our Autumn concert. We are not in the least bit stuffy. We have great fun every Wednesday evening from the beginning of September right through till the end of June at Shona (on the left) is an older female who loves sitting on laps and being Betchworth’s well-equipped Village Hall. We go to pub at least once a month stroked. She's not very keen on other cats so is looking for a home as an only cat. after we have worked together for a couple of hours and we are constantly doing She could also be an indoor cat. social things together. We welcome, really welcome, ladies and chaps of all Pierre (above right) is a large tabby and white male around 2 years. He loves ages and all experience. And even if you’ve never sung before, there’s always company and for the moment he is on his own. He would love a home where he somebody willing to lend a helping hand to get you on your way. can be loved by someone and would possibly make a good companion for Come and try us out. You’ll never look back, and you’ll be part of a choir that is another cat. He absolutely adores dogs, particularly one of our rescues (Rudy) going places. Our season starts on 6th September at 7.45 in Betchworth Village who has now found a loving home. Hall. Just bring along your voice and your interest in singing, that’s all you We also have lots of beautiful kittens and cats looking for a loving owner like need. And we promise, there are no auditions! you! Contact our Membership Secretary Katie Bell: [email protected] to learn If you can offer a loving forever home please call 01737 843166 (Evenings after more about our choir. 7pm) or anytime on 07918 056196)
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Village Reports and Notices Local Reports and Notices PEBBLECOMBE W I MUSIC IN DORKING - AUGUST 2017 Frosts, freezes and fairs were the subject of weatherman Ian Currie's illustrated 1st 8th 15th 22nd 29th at 8.30, Watermill Jazz at Betchworth Park golf club, £18-23, talk on a sweltering July evening. Mopping a collective brow and with no ice 07415 815784 available we settled for pictures of the Thames frozen for three months in 3rd at 6.00, Glyndebourne opera screening at Dorking Halls, £18.50, 01306 1684,during the time known as the little ice age, the weather having become 881717 colder during the 13th and 14th centuries. London was very small and food and th goods were brought in from outlying villages. Great rivers were the main arteries 6 at 2.00, André Rieu concert screening at Dorking Halls, £18.50, 01306 881717 for goods to be transported inland. Tall ships could not pass London Bridge and August is, as usual, a quiet month for concerts as we all enjoy (hopefully!) some moored downstream where the water boatmen rowed up and down to deliver the good summer weather. There are just a few events to mention: cargo to Thames warehouses. Thus, when the Thames froze a lot of people were At the Dorking Halls you can see a live broadcast from Glyndebourne of out of work and winter fairs were set up to make money. Stalls, ox roasts, bear Mozart’s opera La clemenza di Tito. This is a story of love and revenge, based baiting and cockfighting were all part of the scenes depicted in contemporary on events in the life of the Roman emperor Titus, and presented through Mozart’s drawings and paintings. beautiful and dramatic music. There is also a recording of André Rieu’s annual More locally, there was a huge blizzard which created glaciers, one of which was summer concert from Maastricht which took place in July. in Lewes where the Snow Drop Inn is now located. Winters have become warmer Watermill Jazz meets every Tuesday. This month’s performers are: the Janette but can be severe, as in 1963 when villages were marooned in the snow. Mason trio (1st), the Ben Castle quartet (8th), the National Youth Jazz Orchestra nonet (15th), the Medboe/Eriksen/Halle trio (22nd), and the Roger Beaujolais Mr. Currie gave a thoroughly entertaining talk, with members reminiscing about th past winters. There could not have been a greater contrast to the heat of that quartet (29 ). particular July evening. Our Teas on the Green had been blessed with good There is no recital at St Martin’s this month, but recitals will resume in the weather, with visitors and families relaxing and enjoying the cakes and goodies. autumn. on display. The help given by the local Scouts in providing the marquee was much Next season will, I am sure, be just as good. All the details will be here in Music appreciated. We look forward to our annual barbecue in August and to a talk by in Dorking! the Coco Foundation in September. by Ian Codd GP PROFILE FOR DR. SARAH WELLS A JOKE FOR AUGUST I qualified in 2007 as doctor at Leeds Medical School An elderly man lay dying in his bed. completed my GP training the East Surrey area, which While suffering the agonies of impending death, he suddenly smelled the aroma involved long stints of experience in A&E, Paediatrics of his favourite chocolate chip cookies wafting up the stairs. and Obstetrics and Gynaecology as well as the general He gathered his remaining strength, and lifted himself from the bed. surgical and medical training. Leaning against the wall, he slowly made his way out of the bedroom, and with even greater effort forced himself down the stairs, gripping the banisters with I completed my Diploma in Obstetrics in Gynaecology both hands as he crawled down. and also a BSc qualification in International Health. With laboured breath, he leaned against the door-frame, gazing into the kitchen. My special interests include women's health and performing joint injections. Were it not for death's agony, he would have thought himself already in heaven: there, spread out upon waxed paper on the kitchen table, were literally hundreds BROCKHAM SURGERY NEW PRACTICE NURSE -Ms of his favourite chocolate chip cookies. Emma-Lee Longhurst Was it heaven? Or was it one final act of heroic love from his devoted wife, seeing to it that he left this world a happy man? I trained at the University of Surrey and obtained a Diploma in Mustering one great final effort, he threw himself toward the table, landing on his adult nursing. Post qualification I started my career at East Surrey knees in a rumpled posture. His parched lips parted: the wondrous taste of the Hospital and worked on the Acute Medical Unit for 5 years, cookie was already in his mouth, seemingly bringing him back to life. gaining valuable experience in the acute sector. I am new to The aged and withered hand trembled on its way to a cookie at the edge of the practice nursing but hope to build on current skills and knowledge table, when it was suddenly smacked with a spatula by his wife. and find a specialist area I enjoy most. "Stay out of those," she snapped, "they're for the funeral!"
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Local Reports and Notices Village Reports and Notices GATTON PARK EVENTS - SEPTEMBER 2017 Our three sites at Brockham, Betchworth and Leigh are rd now almost ‘child free zones’ apart from the children Sunday 3 September Gardens and Grounds Open taking part in swimming summer school in our pool at Park and gardens open all afternoon, bird hide open, free guided tours and free Brockham. All three sites continue to be busy places filled activities for children, including the Wild Things play trail. with teachers, engineers and workmen. It’s an opportunity to clear out, tidy up and prepare for the new school year. Special 2 for 1 entry for members of the Surrey Hills Society. In addition, we are refurbishing the building at Brockham 1pm – 5pm Cost: Adults £5 Children free. where our Breakfast and After School Clubs take place, in Thursday 7th September Heritage Day Tours readiness for the new school year. 10 am, 12pm and 2pm Meet at St. Andrew’s Church lych gate. Our new Reception pupils made several visits to their new classrooms during July and are now, hopefully, looking forward to joining us in September. Our new Free. Advance booking only. Reception children will have a phased start spread over several days resulting in Saturday 30th September Green Woodworking ten children starting for just a morning at a time. By the second week of term all thirty children will have started at each site and will attend full time from then on. An opportunity to have a go at green woodworking. All participants will be Children will also be joining us in Year 3 from Newdigate School. given instruction on techniques, use of tools including pole lathe and making simple items such as beetles, dibbers, cord pulls, rolling pins. No experience September will soon be here and we will begin meeting with the parents of necessary children who are due to start in September 2018, and choosing their child’s first school and so the cycle starts all over again. Materials and tools provided. Book in advance. On behalf of our pupils, parents and governors may I wish you all a very happy 10am – 2pm Cost: Adults £20 (Please bring your own packed lunch) and sunny Summer. Happy holidays! Jane Douglass, Headteacher Weekly Tours THE ARTS SOCIETY BETCHWORTH - (formerly Betchworth Decorative Guided tours run every Tuesday and Thursday at 2pm throughout the year. and Fine Arts Society) Adults £7. Book in advance. Meet by the lych gate of St Andrew’s Church. Now is a good time to join our Society as our year of lectures and visits begins Gatton Park, Rocky Lane, Reigate, RH2 0TW in September. Membership of the society costs just £30 a year for the ten lectures. Meetings take place at the Betchworth Village Memorial Hall opposite 01737 649068. [email protected] Knights Garden Centre. We meet on the third Monday of the month in the Book online at: www.gattonpark.com afternoon, the doors opening at 1.45 for the hour’s lecture at 2.30. We have Please book all events in advance except open days. lectures on a wide range of subjects to do with the arts given by excellent lecturers who have been vetted by NADFAS, the National Association of Decorative and Fine Arts Societies. DORKING DRAMATIC AND OPERATIC SOCIETY In September the lecture is entitled: Sculpture and the Landscape: A Journey Round Sculpture Parks, given by Mary Yule. The October lecture, A Royal Green Room Theatre Production Rescue: Dumfries House Saved and Revealed will be given by Matthew Williams while the November lecture is on Will the Real Santa Claus Please CASTING SHADOWS Stand Up, given by Dr. Janet Robson. By Mark Burgess As well as the lectures the society organises around 8 visits to places of interest. In October we are visiting Glyndebourne to see The Barber of Seville. Every Very sadly this production in July has had to be postponed due to the sudden ill year we offer our members a tour for five or six days alternating between home health of one of the cast. and abroad. Next May the tour is to Holland. The full programme can be seen on our website at betchworthdfas.org.uk DDOS apologise for any inconvenience caused. We are pleased to say that Casting Shadows will now be from Wednesday, 1st to Saturday, 4th If you are interested in joining ring our membership secretary, Carole Evans, on 01372-452563 or email her on Carole Evans
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Village Reports and Notices Local Reports and Notices FARM DIARY AUGUST DORKING MUSEUM Our summer exhibition, “Time Gentlemen One harvest out the way and another about to start; the grass harvest came to an Please! The story of Dorking pubs”, has been end at the start of July. We have plenty in stock, big black bales everywhere, this attracting an enthusiastic audience. Their history is obviously good as you never know when you might have to start feeding cows, can be traced back to the 15th century. The because as the summer goes on the quality in the grass drops. Growth slows as Beerhouse Act of 1830, the natural growth of the town, the cattle market and the position of Dorking July and August dry the ground. You may get a spell of rain which gives the grass on coach routes to the coast all increased the a spurt on, but generally the cattle are happy when they get another field to demand for beer in the town in the 19th century, whilst the coming of the railway explore even though they might have been in the same field only weeks before. and increased leisure travel added further impetus. Like us a change of scenery does wonders, and playing 'musical chairs' with cattle By 1892, as many as 46 licensed premises were recorded in the parish of grazing is a summer long activity. We keep certain males and females just a few Dorking. A map plots their locations, with old images, modern photographs, fields apart, and of course the breeding Bulls need keeping apart. Allowing fields slideshow and pub memorabilia. Also a children’s pub sign drawing to freshen up are all rules of the gam;, there is no music set to this game of competition, old pub games and a detailed ‘Time Gentlemen Please’ book. 'musical chairs' although the 'Benny Hill' theme tune maybe quite apt when To accompany the exhibition, our guided Town Centre Pub Walks take in some chasing cows around! of the former and current pub sites, relating their history and pointing out some of their features. Groups by appointment or open walks in August on 4th (6.45pm), 5th (6pm) and 10th (7pm), all starting from the Museum. See website All the cattle are doing well out on grass and the calves are growing well and it for details and bookings. looks like we should be able to pick out some good heifer replacements for the Other Museum Guided Walks and Tours: Historic Dorking walks: highlights of herd next year. The bulls are coming to the end of their working time with the the town’s history, buildings and people. Deepdene Trail walks: grotto, cows (yes, it is called work!) and with a bit of luck they will give us plenty of woodland walks, parterre and temples, spectacular views and exclusive access to calves come February. the grade II* listed Hope family mausoleum. Walks take 90 minutes. Or an underground trip into history in Dorking’s famous South Street Caves dating Farming is a funny old game and it involves all different types of industries, from the 17th century. Tours take 45 minutes. All walks and tours are available different people and characters, the council, the police, government, the EU, world for group bookings by appointment and regular open days for individual markets, grain traders, butchers, auctioneers, tree surgeons, Environmentalists, bookings. Check the website for details, group bookings and open days. fishermen and the odd bad egg. Fly tippers could be added to the list but the The Museum is at 62 West Street, Dorking RH4 1BS. Open Thursday, Friday, Saturday 10am-4pm. Visit www.dorkingmuseum.org.uk. Enquiries to trouble with that is I never get to deal with them. The council propose closing 4 [email protected] or phone 01306 876591. recycling centres which I don't think is going to help the fly tipping situation, so it's more likely fly tipping will increase. All fly tips should be reported to show BUCKLAND ONE WORLD GROUP the scale of the problem and maybe a solution could be found. It always amazes Friday 15th September 2017 at 8pm me that no one ever sees anything! In the Reading Room, Old Road, Buckland Arable news...... It's that time of year. Our next harvest after the grass is the cereal harvest. All we need to do is get it in. The combine is all ready to go, the trailers DORKING’S LOST PUBS cleaned and greased and the grainstore has been swept and fumigated. It looks like In 1892, Dorking boasted 46 pubs – one for every 238 residents, including the first crop through the combine will be the oilseed rape. This was killed off 2 children, women and men who didn’t drink. Today it has 17 pubs, the latest weeks ago and is just getting down to the correct moisture (9%) The winter barley closure being the Surrey Yeoman that goes back to Elizabethan times. Why the at Strood green will be next and then maybe the oats on Betchworth common. drop in numbers? And what do we know about the “lost” pubs? Find out by Prices are on the up so selling little and often is the name of the game and just coming to this presentation by Jim Docking based on his recent research. keeping an eye on the market as it climbs. You never know how much grain you Admission free (including coffee/tea) with a collection in aid of Money for will get so you must not over sell your output, as any penalties can be expensive. Madagascar.
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Local Reports and Notices Village Reports and Notices
BROCKHAM FLOWER CLUB – 10 AUGUST 2017 We are tight on storage for grain at harvest and we rely on hauliers to keep grain hereby leaving the farm freeing up space. We can store roughly 1400 tonnes of ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING grain but with growing 6 different crops it becomes a bit of a juggling act. Seed ordering for Autumn sowing will be next on the cards. Oilseed rape will be The Brockham Flower Club will be holding their Annual sown mid August behind the winter barley which we will harvest at Strood Green General Meeting at 7.15 pm on Thursday, 10 August 2017 and then it all starts again. We can use home grown seed, which can save a lot of at the Recreation Ground Pavilion, Middle Street,Brockham. money but it's a bit of a gamble; we could also do this with oilseed rape, but it just depends on how clean the seed sample is off the combine, we don't want to After the meeting there will be refreshments and a bring and take mystery raffle. be re-sowing weed seed. All members and and friends will be most welcome. A note on our wildlife around us, well above Please contact Ann Meadows (01737 842934 [email protected] ) us really, when out and about doing field work and especially mowing grass, we have quite a few Raptors gliding about above our BROCKHAM GREEN HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY heads, Red Kites, Buzzards and more and more Kestrels, they just come from nowhere The Brockham Green Horticultural Society’s and have a feast on mice and voles and maybe Autumn Show is the highlight of the a baby rabbit. It's great to see, And it must gardening calendar. It is an opportunity for the mean the environment to supply these gardeners amongst you to ‘shine’ with your creatures is in good condition. exhibits in a range of categories. We had a day before harvest spent cutting out gateways and 'T' junctions and The Autumn Show will be held at Betchworth this gives better vision when emerging from fields with tractors and trailers, Village Memorial Hall on Saturday although it doesn't help slow down the Betchworth Grandprix at rush hour September 23rd. Martin Our new Show Secretary Victoria Goody has BETCHWORTH & BUCKLAND SOCIETY BBQ, 2 JULY 2017 introduced two new Novice classes this year in Floral Art and Crafts. These The Society celebrates its 60th anniversary year in 2017. In keeping with Novice classes will interest people who have never entered before. tradition the annual summer Barbeque was held in sunny and warm conditions on Goulbourne Green on Sunday 2 July. Earlier, the site had been used by Family There are classes for keen cooks, flower arrangers, photographers plus home Activities in Betchworth & Buckland, (FABB) where a display of circus skills grown vegetables and fruit. There is a Craft category for people who enjoy such as stilt walking and acrobatics kept children amused and exercised. painting, drawing and generally making things. The Junior Section has a full Many parents stayed on to enjoy the BBQ, where the guests were entertained by range of children’s activities. live music which offered a pleasant ambience. The live entertainer, Annie The Show Schedule provides all the information required and entry forms. You O’Dell, provided a constant background of music which suited all ages. Guests may also apply on online. met up and met their friends in a sociable environment. The maturing trees on the green provided welcome shade for the seasonal food Please note that Members only are eligible to enter the Show but we urge any which included ample strawberries and cream. The sausages were superior to Non Members to join the Society, so they can enter into the fun of exhibiting anything on offer from the fast food industry. next year. Thanks are due to the Betchworth & Buckland Society Committee members, led Everyone is welcome to come along and view the exhibits from 2.30 – 4pm on by Fiona Brindley comprising Debbie Jones, Dave Lynch, Jackie Ellison, Paul Saturday September 23rd and marvel at the growing and creative skills of our Rietchel and Iain Laurenson and many other family members who helped with membership. the complex planning which had taken several months to organise. Well Done! Richard Worsley 01737 224418
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Local Reports and Notices Local Reports and Notices ANNUAL OCTOBER EXHIBITION 2017 The Dorking Group of Artists, one of the largest art groups in Surrey, will be once again holding their popular Annual Exhibition at Denbies Wine Estate in October. Exhibiting members, many professionals among them, will be displaying over 250 pieces of exciting new and original art, all for sale at affordable prices. The paintings should appeal to every taste, featuring different subjects and styles and covering a wide variety of prices and media. There will be large selection of unframed paintings for sale too. Entrance to the exhibition is free and Denbies has a good café and restaurant, runs tours of the vineyard and has an excellent shop, so come and make a day of it! There is plenty of free parking. The exhibition, at Denbies Wine Estate London Road, Dorking, Surrey RH5 6AA is open on Friday 13th October – Sunday 15th October 10.00am – 5.30pm The exhibition closes at 4pm on Sunday 15th October The Dorking Group of Artists meets on Tuesday afternoons at Beare Green Village Hall from September through to Easter. Membership is open to artists of all abilities, from beginner to professional and costs just £20 per calendar year. The activities programme is varied and includes workshops and demonstrations. (Outdoor painting and sketching during the summer months). For more information contact Jane Anderson Wood (Chairman) Tel: 01372 375123. Email: [email protected]
SATURDAY 2ND SEPTEMBER 2017 6.30 PM TO 11 PM
All are welcome. Bring the family to the Manor Farm Tithe Barn, Bookham. Tickets: £15. A fish and chips supper included. Bring your own drinks. To book your ticket, please call 01306 899104/07442 017169 or by email: [email protected] Registered Charity No 1111678
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