Hambledon Parish Magazine
St Peter’s Church
& Village News
May 2013
50p
www.hambledonsurrey.co.uk Hambledon Parish Magazine, May 2013, Page 2 PARISH CHURCH OF ST PETER, HAMBLEDON
Rector The Rev Simon Taylor 01483 421267 [email protected]
Associate Vicar The Rev Catherine McBride 01483 421267 Mervil Bottom, Malthouse Lane, Hambledon GU8 4HG [email protected]
Curate The Rev David Jenkins 01483 416084 6 Quartermile Road Godalming GU7 1TG
Curate The Rev James Gibson 01483 421267 2 South Hill, [email protected] Godalming GU7 1JT
Ordinand in training Mr Alwyn Webb 01483 425244 36 Pullman Lane Godalming, GU7 1XY
Churchwarden Mrs Vicky Page Sawmill Cottage, Salt Lane Hydon Heath, GU8 4DH 01483 869849
Churchwarden Mrs Jacqui Rook 1 Hambledon Park, Hambledon, GU8 4ER 01428 684390
Assistant Churchwarden Mr David Chadwick, Little Beeches, 14 Springhill, Elstead, Godalming, GU8 6EL 01252 702268
Church Treasurer & Gift Aid Dr Alison Martin Tillies, Munstead Heath Road Godalming GU8 4AR 01483 893619
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 Catherine McBride Tel: 01483 421267
Alpha details and information from John & Jeannie Postill Tel: 01428 687968
Baptisms, Weddings and Funerals contact Copy deadlines for the Hambledon and Busbridge Church Office Tel No: 01483 421267 (Mon – Friday, 9.30am – 12.30pm) June magazine
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Hambledon Parish Magazine, May 2013, Page 3 Vicar’s Views – May
s I write this we are just about to have our Parish Assembly and the Annual Parochial Church Meet- ing is in a few days’ time; both great opportunities to look back and reflect on the past year. For me, A it is also the end of my first full year here in Hambledon. In many ways it seems to have flown past and it feels like only yesterday that we crammed into Hambledon church for my licensing service, in other ways it feels like I’ve been here for ages – which I’m taking as a good sign that I am feeling settled and at home. Thank you for making me feel so welcome. Shortly after I started we had the Village Fete, Ball and all the Jubilee celebrations and I quickly learned that, for all its quintessential rural charm, Hambledon is a village that knows how to let its hair down and enjoy itself! All these events were thoroughly enjoyable and a great introduction to village life. It was wonderful for the church to be able to use the marquee on the Sunday of that weekend and welcome many villagers to a packed service of around 300 people. Over the year I have been delighted to continue the strong links with our excellent Nursery School. I am now serving on the board of trustees – a fantastic group, of very dedicated people - and one of our church team has been going in as a volunteer each week. We have held short Harvest and Easter services for the Nursery in the church, which have been great fun and attended by around 80 people – half of whom were under 4 years old! The church also helps to host a monthly coffee morning with the Nursery in the Merry Harriers, for the mums and carers of pre-school children, so do pass the word round to anyone you know who might appreciate this opportunity The church also hosts its own coffee morning on the third Tuesday of every month, up at the church itself, to which all are welcome. This has gone from strength to strength this year and there is always a plen- tiful supply of cake and good conversation. If you need a lift, just let us know and someone would be happy to bring you. Our Sunday services have each grown a little and each Sunday we have around 50-60 worshippers across our two services: the traditional service at 9:30am and contemporary service at 11:00am and we have recently had our new audio-visual system installed, which will enhance our worship at both these services. The system includes a new induction loop and we were very grateful to receive a grant from the Community Fund towards the cost of this. We had good turn-outs for our Remembrance Day service and Christmas and Easter services. The fam- ily service on Christmas Day was especially fun as we squeezed into every available seat and enjoyed some audience participation (thanks to those who gamely joined in with readings and prayers and passing the par- cel!). During Holy Week, in the run-up to Easter, we tried something new and had a number of creative in- stallations in the church and around the churchyard which helped to tell the Easter story. Despite the bitterly cold weather we had a good number of visitors who found this a moving and inspiring experience. It has been particularly encouraging for me to see how members of the church have been involved with various village events and to see their support for many village activities, from helping with the shop, to in- volvement with the football club and from working with the Almshouses’ trustees to holding Rock and Roll evenings in the village hall to raise money for the Community Fund. The last thing we want to be is a ‘holy huddle’ at the top of the hill. We are here to bless and support our local community and are always willing to hear of ways in which we might help; so do let us know. The Bible gives us a helpful way of thinking about what it means to be church. It talks about the church as being a body. Each part of the body has its own specific and unique contribution to make to the whole. No one part of the body is more or less important than any other part and it’s crucial that each part of the body is doing its bit in order to ensure the body is working properly. For the church that means every member is val- ued and has a valuable contribution to make. If that’s true for the church, then it would seem to be true for a village too. Over the past year I’ve discovered that Hambledon is a lovely place to live, but let’s make sure Hamble- don remains a great village to be part of by all doing our bit and finding ways to support one another and sup- port our community.
Catherine McBride, Associate Vicar, God bless, Hambledon and Busbridge
Hambledon Parish Magazine, May 2013, Page 4 CHURCH CALENDAR May 2013
5th May 9.30 am Holy Communion (BCP) 6th Sunday of Easter 11.00 am All Age Messy Church ______
Thursday 9th May 7.30 pm Churches Together Service at Godalming United Church, Ascension Day Bridge Street. Preceded by a Bring & Share Supper . ______
12th May 9.30 am Morning Prayer (BCP) 7th Sunday of Easter 11.00 am Holy Communion (with children’s groups) ______
Saturday 18th May 8.30 am to 10.00 am - Prayer Breakfast in Church Rooms A time to meet together for prayer: all are welcome ______
19th May 9.30 am Holy Communion (BCP) Pentecost 11.00 am Morning Worship (with children’s groups) ______
26th May 9.30 am Morning Prayer (BCP) Trinity Sunday 11.00 am Morning Worship (with children’s groups) ______And in June 2nd June 9.30 am Holy Communion (BCP) 1st Sunday after Trinity 11.00 am All Age Church Service, with baptism ______
Services at St. John’s, Busbridge
8.30 am 1st & 3rd Sundays Morning Prayer 2nd & 4th Sundays Holy Communion 10.00 am Every Sunday “Classic” service in Church “Contemporary” service in Busbridge Junior School Groups for children of all ages in various locations – turn up & ask 6.30 pm Benefice Evening Worship
St Peter’s Annual Parochial Church Meeting, on Sunday 21 April
he meeting was attended by members of the PCC and 26 other parishioners, including some members of the T Busbridge congregation. Our churchwardens, Jacqui Rook and Vicky Page, were re-elected and David Chadwick agreed to continue as deputy warden. Derek Miller and John Adams continue as our representatives on Deanery Synod. The meeting, the first for The Revd Catherine McBride who has been the Associate Vicar since May, received written reports on the buildings and equipment, PCC and various activities of the church in the past year and accepted the accounts, presented by our treasurer Alison Martin. Alison reported that the fi- nances of St Peter’s are in good order, thanks to the continued generosity of Hambledon people. The Rector, The Revd Simon Taylor, chaired a lively meeting and spoke of his vision that Hambledon and Busbridge could take an active role in bringing people to the Christian faith by reaching out to a much wider group of people, showing love and care to all; leaving a legacy to future generations of a growing church and helping to bring the nation to Christ. Catherine McBride, referring to Caleb of the Old Testament ( Numbers 13 ) spoke of choosing between fear and trust in God, and the opportunities for leading the church forward into the future. Both spoke to rapt attention. Catherine especially thanked the sidespeople who get the church ready and welcome everyone, they are: Jean Adams, John Adams, Ion Campbell, David Carboni, Jenny Carboni, Dave Chadwick, Jacqueline Hindley, John Hindley, Graham Holford, Jenny Holford, Alison Martin, Isabel Mason, Ros Mason, Lucy Mathewson, Tom Mathewson, Cynthia Miller, Derek Miller, Mary Parker, Tim Parker, Mary Phillips, Nigel Pollock, Ron Vickery and Anthony Wieler. The full addresses are recommended as inspiring reading and can be found on the church website (www.bhcgodalming.org) and the full minutes of the APCM will be posted in the church.
Hambledon Parish Magazine, May 2013, Page 5
PARISH & PEOPLE
any congratulations to Joan Elliott who Easter at Hambledon was particularly special this celebrates her 98 th birthday this month. year. Many thanks indeed to all who contributed to- M Hambledon friends and neighbours send wards the “ Road to Easter ” – this moving story be- their good wishes. ing depicted at various ‘stations’ throughout the church and the churchyard. It was very thought pro- Good wishes also to the Edmiston family who voking as you moved from one ‘station’ to the next are celebrating a wedding in Hambledon this month. and we all hope that the “Road to Easter” will be re- Fingers crossed for some much needed sunshine! peated another year. The only downside was the Two babies have arrived! Emilie Rose Isla to weather – the wind coming directly from Siberia into Louise and Mike Stables . A sister for Thomas and a the Hambledon churchyard! See more on page 14 granddaughter for Jacqui Rook . A touch of much needed spring was the welcome And Harriet Enid to Julian and Lily Cook. A sight in Hambledon Church of the splendid Easter sister for Isobel and a granddaughter for Ursula and flowers. Thank you all who once again gave us the Stuart. pleasure of their decorating skills.
We congratulate Catherine McBride for her And finally, many congratulations to Rae Taylor eventful and productive first year with us. who recently celebrated her 90th birthday.
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A NIGHT AT THE OPERA
A SPECTACULAR OUTDOOR CONCERT
Including favourite Operatic Arias
and hits from Popular Musicals
th SATURDAY 8 JUNE 2013
AT HYDON END, HAMBLEDON, GU8 4DP
Set up your Picnic from 6.30pm Concert starts 8.00pm
Tickets £25 each All profits to the Hambledon Community Fund
Hambledon Parish Magazine, May 2013, Page 6 Hambledon An unusually eventful year
Anniversaries, possible promotion, successful fundraising, new Parish Assembly projects and inevitable challenges marked the year. And an outstanding presentation on behalf of Hambledon Community Foundation
round 50 villagers attended the 2013 Parish successor was being sought. The Queen’s Diamond Assembly in the Village Hall on 18 April, Jubilee had been celebrated with two special issues A together with guests Dr Andrew Povey, Ham- and, despite their extra cost, the magazine continued to bledon’s Surrey County Councillor, and Liz Cable and show a surplus, some of which was distributed to wor- Adam Taylor-Smith who represent the village at thy organizations. Waverley. Norman Gravestock reported that visitor num- Approval of the minutes of the last Assembly bers to Oakhurst Cottage had risen to 1,500 last year, was followed by presentations of the Chairman’s an- due to the National Trust having abandoned the book- nual report (reproduced below) and the previous year’s ing system. Both stewards and the cottage had been audited accounts . swamped and he congratulated the stewards on their PC Tracey Taylor spoke on behalf of the local forbearance. The pressure on them had been recog- police team (herself and Dave Boxall). Crimes in the nised by the Trust which had now reverted to visits by village had fallen by 50 per cent compared with the appointment only. A structural inspection was about previous year and there had also been a reduction in to be carried out, prior to remedial work being under- the number of shed break-ins. An enhanced police taken during the summer. presence in the locality would appear to be bearing On behalf of the Hambledon Village Trust , fruit. Jane Woolley stated that Tim Parker had resigned as a Mic Coleman reported for the Cricket Club. Trustee, following his appointment as Chairman of the Cancellations due to weather had affected all the teams Village Shop Directors. Rob Goffee and Peter Spall but the matches that did get played resulted in the 1 st had joined Jane and Mary Burrows as Trustees. The XI coming fourth in its division of the local Village Trust continued as backer of the Hambledon web site League. The 2 nd XI had more or less broken even. and its recent programme of building maintenance Seventy colts had signed up and four sides – under 9s, work at the Village Shop and Pendle Cottage would 9-11s, 11-13s and 14 year olds – had played in the ensure that both remained in good working order for Barclay League with varying degrees of success. the next five years. Paul Osborne encouraged use of Matt Kiley, representing the Football Club , said the Hambledon Village web site: this had been made that the 1 st XI had made it to the cup final of the Wok- easier with the introduction of a Facebook page which ing and District premier division and, despite having in turn linked to a feed to the Village Shop. Most hits lost, had been earmarked for promotion to the Surrey were to latest news, the forum and photographs; and Intermediate League. The 2 nd XI had come fourth in an increasing number of outside visitors were access- its league. The numbers of both children and veterans ing the site. had increased substantially and the Club was now Tim Parker spoke on behalf of Hambledon Vil- fielding six teams. Work had started on the new club- lage Shop and made particular mention of the 20 th house which was due to be formally opened in July; anniversary celebrations in November. The impor- and a campaign to raise the final £10k needed to fund tance of communications and training for the volun- its completion had been launched. teers had been recognised, as had the need for ideas for Catherine McBride thanked the village for wel- increasing trade and footfall. The latter had been dis- coming her so warmly to St Peter’s Church last sum- cussed at a recent volunteers meeting and selected mer. Numbers at services were on the increase and proposals were now being taken forward by groups of she was delighted that the Church was undertaking volunteers. activities with other village groups, including the Julie Steele reported on the Hambledon Heri- Nursery School and the Hambledon Community Fund. tage Society AGM and Norman Gravestock’s arm- Her next challenge was to see whether the Church chair talk on Hambledon’s industrial and agricultural could be open to the public more often. history (now on the village web site). A stall at the John Hindley, co-editor of the Parish Magazine , fete had included a display of photographs of Hamble- thanked contributors and advertisers for their input; don celebrating the Queen’s coronation. Gay Mabley Tony Parker for managing the advertisements; Pat was dealing with the family history enquiries received Williams and her team for distributing the magazine in via the village web site. It would be two years before all weathers; and Ray Williams for his many years’ Surrey County Council decided whether public access service as Treasurer. Ray was about to retire and a to Coleman’s Copse could be maintained; meanwhile
Hambledon Parish Magazine, May 2013, Page 7 referred to its work with St Peter’s Church, including “coffee connec- tions” involving parents and held once a month at the Merry Harri- ers. Keeping up Most of The Parish Council with changes in the Society was planning to erect a view map on the government policy had caused a lot of work; more top of Hambledon Common. rewarding was the local education authority’s recogni- John Tidmarsh stated that Hambledon Village tion of the school as one of the best outdoor learning Hall had had a difficult year: expenditure had in- environments in Surrey. Nicola thanked the Parish creased and bookings were down. A new meter had Council for the donation of the village’s old Jubilee been installed so that heating costs could be charged sign, which the children loved; and she concluded out to those hiring the hall. with particular thanks to Monica Fisher who had re- Andy Falk reported that the Hambledon Alms- signed after 10 years as Chair of the School Trustees. houses now had three new Trustees: Peter Spall, Mike Christine Campbell had taken her place as a Trustee Parry and David Jenkins. The up-grade appeal fund and the new Chair was David Evans. now stood at approximately £75,000 and the Trustees Monica Fisher, Chair of the Governors of St were aiming to increase this to £100,000 by the au- Dominic’s , concluded the representatives’ reports. tumn to enable refurbishment of the Almshouse which The last OFSTED care inspection had judged the was now unoccupied following John Givens’ move to school as outstanding: this was very much due to the a care home. out-of-hours regime for the 30 children now in resi- Jan Kilsby gave an entertaining description of dence in the sixth form. A current sixth form activity the activities of the Wednesday Afternoon Group . was the restoration, with input from the groundsmen, Speakers were becoming increasingly expensive: the of the Japanese garden that had been created when the answer was fewer lectures and more parties and out- main house was built. The school was currently un- ings. Talks had ranged from the experiences of a war- dergoing a change in management: after 80 years the time Spitfire pilot to the use of dogs to comfort people Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and Mary were in hospital; there had been visits to public and private withdrawing and the Grafham Grange Special Educa- gardens; and advantage had been taken of every occa- tion Trust, which already ran two schools in the area, sion for a party, including Halloween. was taking over. However, St Dominic’s would con- Jan was followed by Anthea Edwards, now in tinue to operate along exactly the same lines as hith- charge of Hambletots. Prices had been held for a con- erto. tinuing and well supported programme that provided a The Chairman then gave the floor to Dr Andrew baby area, craft events for the older toddlers and song Povey , who was not standing for re-election to the time for everyone, including parents and carers. Ham- County Councillor in May. Dr Povey congratulated bletots also now had its own Facebook page. the village on its strong sense of community: of the Cynthia Miller spoke on behalf of the Hamble- eight Parish Assemblies held in his ward, Hambledon don Ramblers. Long walks now tended more towards had always been his favourite, largely due to the repre- the medium – seven or eight miles instead of ten – but sentatives’ reports. He was glad to have represented always with a pub lunch in sight. Thanks were due to the village for the past eight years and to have played a Jenny Caddie and others who organised the pro- part in ensuring that it, together with the rest of the gramme of long walks and to Mary Parker who re- county, would be receiving superfast broadband in the mained in charge of the short walks; and all ramblers near future. were to be congratulated for doing battle with the mud throughout the winter. The Chairman then brought proceedings to a Nicola Collett, head mistress, reported that there close, having invited everyone to take part in the vil- were 70 children at Hambledon Nursery School . She lage clean-up and barbeque on 20 April. What the Chairman’s said
he Chairman introduced his fellow Councillors, signs at each end of the village; the fete and dinner including new members Karen Jones and Peter dance which between them had raised nearly £9,000 T Spall. He reported on the events that had been for the Football Club, the Cricket Club, the Church, organised to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee the Almshouses and the Hambledon Community celebrations: the unveiling of new commemorative Fund; the church service on the Village Green; and (continued next page )
Hambledon Parish Magazine, May 2013, Page 8 Hambledon Community Fund
n a well-illustrated presentation Julie Llewellyn More small regular donations and I demonstrated how the Fund operated, drawing legacies would help to swell the on external support from the Community Founda- fund, along with the proceeds from tion for Surrey and internal support from the vil- several HCF events of which the lage; and explained the process for applying for next would be A Night at the Opera and awarding grants. The endowment fund now in June. It was important to keep stood at almost £109,000. It was the interest from increasing the endowment fund: this sum that was available for grants and several HCF was led by the community not awards had already been made to a selection of only for now but, perhaps even village groups and to two individuals. more importantly, for the future.
Chairman (continued) the Parish Council party and hog roast, culminating Stewart Payne made these points on behalf of the with the lighting of Hambledon’s bonfire. All these Parish Council when Waverley’s joint planning com- had required a lot of effort but were typical of the mittee discussed the application on 18 March; and he strength and spirit of collectivity in the village. In captured the mood of the meeting. Councillor Eliza- speaking about some of the local activities that contin- beth Cable, spoke along similar lines and proposed ued to flourish he made special mention of the Com- that the planning decision should be deferred to enable munity Fund which had achieved its aim of raising Officers to renegotiate an increased infrastructure con- £100,000 in its first five years; the support for the tribution from the developers. This had been agreed fund to up-grade the Almshouses; the start of work on unanimously and the Parish Council would be taking the new Football clubhouse; and plans for the new part in these further discussions. outdoor classroom at the Nursery School. The Chairman stressed that he was mentioning Planning had been affected by two central gov- this issue at some length because he wanted to rein- ernment initiatives. The first was the introduction in force the point that, whilst there may be government March 2012 of a presumption in favour of sustainable guidelines, the Parish Council could and did make an development, which nevertheless still had to be well input and its views were sometimes noted. So, whether located and well designed. The second was permitted it be Jubilee parties or planning issues, our village was development rights, granted by certificates of lawful- important. We needed to stay involved and have our ness for extensions and alterations to existing proper- say. ties that meet certain criteria. Of the 22 planning noti- Turning to highways the Chairman reported that fications and applications received by the Parish Coun- potholes and the general deterioration of all village cil in the past 12 months, eight had been for certifi- roads remained high on the Parish Council’s agenda. cates of lawfulness. Of the remainder, which were all Constant chasing of Surrey County Council had for extensions and alterations, none had given rise to yielded a few results but had not as yet produced a major issues. machine to repair the damaged culvert that was caus- Although it was not in Hambledon, the Parish ing the flow of water down School Hill to the Merry Council was paying close attention to outline planning Harriers. In the face of Surrey’s seeming inability to proposals for land adjacent to Milford Hospital. This do much about Hambledon’s ditches and drains, the 12.8 hectare site was owned by the government’s Parish Council was taking matters into its own hands. Homes and Communities Agency which had put for- The first step had been to send Colin Rapley off on a ward a scheme for 120 dwellings of which 40 per cent training course that entitled him to an operative’s li- would be affordable. Hambledon Parish Council’s cence acceptable to Surrey Highways and allowing response, like many others, had been “yes, we need him to undertake an agreed programme of drain and more housing, and particularly affordable housing, and ditch clearance throughout the village. As part of the no, we do not want the increased traffic and pressure government’s localism drive, Surrey was encouraging on other local infrastructure”. Waverley’s planning Parish Councils to provide partial highways services officers had recommended approval of the scheme – in so an application was being submitted for funds to the case of the transport proposals because the High- enable Colin to undertake the work. ways Agency (Surrey County Council) considered that Turning to finance, the Chairman reported that, the application met the transport sustainability require- for the fourth year running, the Parish Council had ments of the National Policy Planning Framework. budgeted for no increase in expenditure. Despite this, The Waverley officers had also negotiated a total con- Hambledon’s portion of Waverley’s Council Tax for tribution from the development for improvements to 2013-14 had increased, due to the impact of the infrastructure of £500k (including £133k for roads and change from Council Tax benefit to local support £33k for bus services). Hambledon Parish Council felt schemes. He then expressed his appreciation for the that this was an insignificant sum given that the land support he got from his fellow Councillors and hard- value of the site accruing to government was approxi- working Clerk and concluded by thanking everyone mately £7m. Why could not 50 per cent of this be present for making Hambledon so special and for re- returned to for use locally? maining involved.
Hambledon Parish Magazine, May 2013, Page 9 After the cleanclean----up...up... the BBQ
Philip Underwood the Parish Council vice-chairman reports on another serious village activity – was it the clean-up or…?
ach year on the Saturday after E the Parish Assembly the Vil- lage Clean up is organised by the Parish Council. Villagers choose an area of the village convenient to them and pick up all the rubbish and bring it to the Village shop for disposal. For many this is ongoing throughout the year. The Parish Council rewards them for their efforts with a barbecue at the end of the morning. This year it was a splendid affair with the sun shining on everyone. Local sausages and beefburgers were cooked by the Chairman, John Anderson, and Gospel Green cyder once more helped the event along.
Hambledon Parish Magazine, May 2013, Page 10 Chilling news , but hello elegant café table
The Village Shop Easier freezer acess for customers, improved café facilities... and new initiatives for volunteers and managers, writes Tim Parker
or some time, Jane Cookman has been supply- ing her readymade meals to us – and they are F very, very delicious. They include Beef & Mushroom Casserole, Chicken Korma, Fish Pie and We might even put a Suggestions Book on the table. Thai Chicken Curry; they’re inexpensive and now, low and behold, are about to be displayed in a new freezer, Having had the Meeting at the Village Hall last at eye level, and you won’t have to dig around in the month, volunteers will now be receiving their old chest freezer to get at them! The new cabinet, up- ‘sponsored tasks’! This will mean groups and indi- right and glass-fronted, will be positioned at the back viduals being involved in carrying out the ideas that left-hand corner of the shop… so when you grab your they themselves came up with.
milk, grab your evening meal too! They vary from running events at the shop (a The trusty old chest freezer, long the favoured wine tasting evening, organisations such as the Surrey place to dump baskets of shopping, do the pricing up, Wildlife Trust starting and ending an outing from the sort the newspapers and practice table dancing, is shop, advertising promotions and opening the shop on about to be removed… to be replaced by an elegant weekend afternoons) to unpopular, but vital necessities table and chairs for coffee drinking, newspaper reading such as cleaning and hygiene training. and above all for scurrilous gossip. Long Live the Volunteers!
Reviving the Orient in Hambledon
Just too late for our April issue, St Dominic’s celebrated the opening of the new Japanese Garden, as Philip Underwood here describes with his photos
n Thursday 28 th March, parents, friends and local O residents assembled at St Dominic’s for the opening of the new Japanese Garden. First created in the 1920s it had suffered neglect over the last 50 years and almost disappeared.
This year the sixth form horticultural students and the ground team have worked hard and restored it near to its original state. It now forms a peaceful area for staff and students to enjoy. The opening ceremony was performed by Sister Catherine and this was followed by lunch.
Hambledon Parish Magazine, May 2013, Page 11 What’s happening . . . ..in and around the village
Hambletots! We are a friendly, local baby and toddler group who meet on Wednesday mornings in Hambledon Village Hall from 10-11.30am We will be running on the 1st, 8th, 15th and 22nd of May (but not the 29th – half term).
We have toys for all ages, a baby area and we organise a craft activity for the older children. Mums, dads and carers with children are welcome along, even if they can’t make every week. The cost is £1 for each child under a year and £2 for each child over a year. Come and meet other local parents, carers and children over a cup of tea or coffee.
please call Anthea Edwards 01428 684369 for more information
Our next meeting is to be held on Wednesday 15th May Come and join us for ‘Tea at Compton’ if you wish to join us please be at Hambledon Village Hail by 2 p m to enable us to arrange transport for everyone. Many thanks. We look forward to seeing you.
Jan and Julie contact Number: Jan Kilsby 01483 423637
Coffee Morning Tuesday 21s t May, at 11 am, in the Church Room and the third Tuesday each month
All welcome - do come
More information from Jacqui Rook 01428 684390
We’re really excited to be running the next Alpha course for Busbridge&Hambledon in the Autumn (Entries for the Spring course are now closed). Alpha has provided over 1.7 million people in the UK alone with an opportunity to explore aspects of Christian faith and to discuss their questions in an informal and relaxed atmosphere.
Alpha is for everyone, even if you’ve been a Chris- More information from tian for a long time. No question is off limits and John & Jeannie Postill no assumptions are made. 01428 687968 or If you’re new to Busbridge&Hambledon it’s also a [email protected] or great way to make local friends. http://bhcgodalming.org
Hambledon Parish Magazine, May 2013, Page 12 GODALMING COMMUNITY GOSPEL CHOIR Charity concert Saturday 11 MAY at 7pm
in a id of THE C ELLAR
Come and enjoy the enthusiasm and joy of a GCGC performance. Godalming United Church, Bridge Road Tickets £10 in advance from The Cellar, Crown Court or phone 01483 423768 £12 at the door Under 16s free www.gcgc.org.uk www.thecellarcafe.co.uk The Godalming Community Gospel Choir (GCGC) is a unique choir of about 80 local people who perform an eclectic range of US, British, traditional, contemporary and original gospel music. There will be a raffle and refreshments in the interval.
Vann open days for the National Gardens Scheme: Monday 6 May (Bank Holiday) 10am - 6pm* Teas in Historic Barn 2-6pm. Vann, Hambledon,GU8 4EF 01428 683413 [email protected] Admission: £5(under 16, Free) www.vanngarden.co.uk he garden at Vann covers 5 acres and includes Long double borders designed to reduce the T an old cottage garden at the front. It has be- large vegetable patch are packed with mixed plant- come well known for its unique 1911 Gertrude ing and are enclosed by beech hedges. A herb gar- Jekyll Water Garden, for which she supplied 1500 den is surrounded by a yew hedge with two topiary plants from her own nursery at Munstead Wood. cats and a mouse! Bargate stone paths criss-cross a stream, that drops From the house extends a splendid pergola by a waterfall from a small lake. The stream de- built with the local Bargate stone and covered in scends through a “white garden” in to the woodland climbers and below borders of shade-loving plants of oak and hazel Vann will be open under the National Gardens To the north is the Yew Walk, planted in 1909, Scheme which raises hundreds of pounds for chari- enclosing a rhyll with dry-stone walls. Once planted ties that include Macmillan and Marie Curie. with roses which were devastated by deer, it now is filled with a huge variety of foliage plants with some- * Delicious home made cakes by village hall thing flowering all the year. volunteers on Bank holiday Monday, and open daily A crinkle-crankle wall supports fruit trees and for the rest of the week, benefiting the village hall. three island beds give added interest. Mary Caroe. The next Ladies Breakfast will be on Saturday 20th July Our speaker is Fiona Hendley British actress and speaker, married to Paul Jones, the former Manfred Mann lead singer and actor.
Hambledon Parish Magazine, May 2013, Page 13 The Road to Easter and some visitors’ comments below *
n Holy Week Hambledon Church gave visitors the chance to walk I The Road to Easter. Words and creative visual pieces gave moving opportunities to reflect on key moments during Jesus’ last days on earth. A Grand Entrance Jesus Enters Jerusalem
A Final Meal In the Upper Room Gethsemane In the Garden The Trial Before Pilate
* ‘A visual, It is Finished! The Cross tactile and moving spiritual experience.’
‘Thank you for all your effort. It’s been an eye-opener’
He has Risen! The Resurrection Garden ‘Wonderful idea; very thought provoking!’
‘So inspiring Looking forward to next year! ’
Hambledon Parish Magazine, May 2013, Page 14 Butterfly, nets, musical
Hambledon retired vet Philip Underwood helped the Hambledon Community Fund make a great start to its fund-raising ‘season’. And there’s a big event on the way, which is just as well as grant applications are fluttering in too, reports Katherine Evans
e wish to thank Philip Underwood pro- New grants awarded fusely for treating us to such a splendid We received a flurry of grant applications from various W evening at his ‘Butterfly Supper’ last clubs and groups for processing just before Easter and month at the Village Hall. The proceedings got off to a we’re pleased to announce that three grants have now super start with Philip’s generous supply of local spar- been made. kling cider, which flowed with the pre-talk nibbles. With the spring finally here, the Cricket Club has Philip then shared his in-depth knowledge with received funding for new nets. Our Almshouses are an audience of nearly 50 people – delivering his light- undertaking a huge project to renovate their premises, hearted yet extremely informative speech with alacrity, and the community fund has been able to offer support being the seasoned and expert speaker that he is. We by helping pay for architects’ fees. We’ve also been learned of butterflies both near and far; of the history able to help the nursery raise the remaining money of butterfly collection; and of works in the Chidding- needed to build a new outdoor classroom. fold Forest to conserve local woodland species. With more grant applications from other groups We all certainly now know how to distinguish also being discussed, we’re delighted that funding is our Skippers from our Swallowtails, and left the vil- getting out into the community where it’s required. lage hall feeling not only more knowledgeable, but After the flurry of recent fund-raising activities, nicely sated, after a hearty meal of Julie’s delicious prompted by the government’s current 50 per cent lamb shank shepherd’s pie. matching scheme, the Hambledon fund is in great With ticket sales and donations, the evening shape. Dividends from the £100,000-plus in the ac- raised £750 for the Hambledon Community Fund. count continue to roll in for grant-making. When matched by 50 per cent under the government’s current charity scheme, this means that £1,125 has A Night at the Opera! been put into the community fund’s account, to be fed Our next major fund-raising event is just around the back into the community where it is needed. So, Con- corner and promises to be a fantastic affair. Bring gratulations and thanks again to Philip for treating us along a picnic with family and friends, to the beautiful to such a special evening and to the jovial audience gardens of Hydon End, Feathercombe Lane and enjoy who gave us their support – may you all have a won- A Night at the Opera ! derful spring, spotting our beautiful butterflies, with Some of the best-known tunes from your favour- your new-found skills as lepidopterists! ite operas and West End musicals will be performed by talented local artists. See the posters around the village and page 6 for more details, and don’t forget to snap up the limited number of tickets on sale in the village shop.
Philip Underwood – butterfly man A collection of lepidopterists Hambledon Parish Magazine, May 2013, Page 15
Hambledon Toad in Hole at Waggoners Wells
Changing leaders in order to go wallowing in the watery depths of the Hampshire ponds, streams and waterfalls
Ramblers
he April walk was originally thought to be the We had lunch at the Fox and Pelican in Grey- responsibility of the Three Graces but our shott. They provided an excellent selection of sand- T leader was proved wrong once again and the wiches and soup. One, who shall not be named, had result was that he had to lead the walk himself, aided toad in the hole with mash potatoes! and abetted by Arthur (who suggested the walk) and Next Walk Robert who nobly assisted during the walk. The walk started at Waggoner’s Wells, see pic- Tuesday 14th May ture above. Meet at the Village Hall at 9am Waggoner’s Wells is a series of large ponds Leader – Alison linked by streams and waterfalls originally created in The walk will be no more than 8 miles the 17th Century and it is believed they were originally and there will be a pub lunch. intended as hammer ponds to serve the local iron in- Short Walk dustry. It was acquired by the National Trust in 1919 Tuesday 28th May and dedicated to the memory of Sir Robert Hunter Meet at the Village Hall at 2pm (1844-1913) the founder of The National Trust in Leader – Mary Parker 1895. It proved to be a most enjoyable walk if perhaps Further details from: a little short. However the weather was kind in spite Derek Miller Tel: 01428 684362 – Long Walk of a few drops of rain at the start. Mary Parker Tel: 01483 860339 – Short Walk Guildford Cathedral Flower Gala 66----88 June
‘Festival of Flowers, Inspired by poetry’ . Paula Pryke one of the most innovative and respected florists in the world, is the designer for this wonderful event. The Cathedral will be transformed into a colourful gar- den of over 50 flower arrangements made by florists and flower arrang- ers from our Parish churches, flower clubs, florists and floristry schools. Tickets to the Flower Gala £8 (plus 3% booking fee) from the Cathedral, see www.guildford-cathedral.org or 01483 547860. • The Market marquee with a variety of unique and special gifts • The Rose Café offering snacks and beautiful views of Guildford • The Refectory that offers an array of hot and cold lunches • The Guildford Cathedral shop • Guildford town centre using our free Arriva Flower Bus service
Special Preview Evening Wednesday 5 June 6.30-9pm. Numbers are strictly limited giving guests the opportunity to enjoy the show in style and comfort. A sparkling reception with canapés, music, and the best view of the displays. £35 (plus a 3% booking fee).
Hambledon Parish Magazine, May 2013, Page 16
Spring ain’t sprung
ow is the month of Maying” hums Earthworm usually sparkling with white anemones are mostly dis- “N to no-one in particular from the depths of his mally wintry. Magnolia buds have been tight shut or nice growing heap where he is trying to keep warm; just open to frost and there is little sign of the cherry, for there has been little sign of warmth or, indeed, of that most lovely of wild trees, bursting into bloom. spring in the world outside the heap. Primroses, thinks Earthworm, seem to be the one Has, he thinks, spring been abandoned this year? hedgerow flower that has been impervious to this There have been whispers of “better weather” being on spring’s offerings. There are banks of them in flower its way. But it seems that as soon as the sun peeps all along our lovely lanes. They are Earthworm’s fa- from behind a cloud and there is a suggestion of vourite. For walkers, bikers, drivers and riders, the warmth it is blotted out by big grey clouds, wind and picture of them must gladden the heart. In Vann Lane then pouring rain. Frost at night and a thermometer they seem to be particularly plentiful. that seems reluctant to climb by day has held every- At Vann itself, the roadside has the promise of thing back. dozens of fritillaries – a rare and beautiful flower, both We must be three weeks behind, thinks Earth- the chequered purple and the white – which seem to worm who has been told that this is not the worst have established themselves to make a spectacular spring ever. In 1849 a cold Easter turned into a snow- display and merit a “pause to look”. storm that reeked havoc in the south of the country As Earthworm pens his prose, the lines are where telegraph poles collapsed, all communication drawn up for the Iron Lady’s funeral and cortege. She was lost and a vision of mid-winter ensued with north- inspired mixed emotions with her policies – not sur- easterly winds bringing sleet, snow and horizontal rain prisingly. But, whatever one’s political allegiance, one which “rendered umbrellas useless”. We have had can but admire her strength of character, her vigour some of that too. and her forcefulness. Certainly one can count the sunny days of April Earthworm might never have had such a splendid on one hand and daffodils have only just started to heap if it had not been for her determination to pro- take pride of place in gardens. The roadsides that are mote home ownership!
Even the bad times are good
ay – Time for an early picnic in the blueberry original line up), The Ivy M woods. But I won’t mention where they are, for League, and Union Gap the same reason that, when a radio station or a local are playing in the newspaper asks about your favourite place to visit, Haslemere Hall on the 22 May. So dig out your flairs your best picnic venue, or a lovely village to see, not (might have shrunk a bit), your patent boots (maybe a one of us dares to reply in case they are invaded! bit tight) and practice your dance steps (ignore that So pack up your slim egg and cucumber sand- creaking sound) and bop the night away. Call 01428 wiches, a nice crisp white wine, your medium sized 645425 for details. Oh, and there is also a classic car hip flask (thanks Mic) and sally forth with a partner of show on Lion Green, Sunday 26 May at 12 noon. your own choice – e.g., the next-door neighbour’s hus- Being a morris dancer and the rider of a classic band, your wife or dog, spread out the old tartan blan- motorcycle – activities that need a spot of warm ket, and enjoy the springtime sunshine. I will meet you weather – I’d say last year was the worst summer I there. can remember and, as perhaps you may have noticed, I Remember the am not in the first bloom of youth – or perhaps you 1960s? You know haven’t…ahem! So let’s keep everything crossed for what they say – if this summer. For the cricket team and their soggy you do, you were- wickets; for the ramblers and knee-high mud; the n’t there and, of WAGs and wind swept cream teas; The Merry Harri- course, I don’t. ers and their flooded beer festivals; the church and Still whether or washed out weddings; and, of course, for morris danc- not you do, you ers and rusty bells! And hasn’t it been cold? I was might fancy a bit dancing at a folk festival in Dorset wearing long johns of nostalgia, then (thanks Daisy). So remember, always think that “my The Tremeloes glass is half full” and that this summer will be abso- (pictured in their lutely wonderful. Ross
Hambledon Parish Magazine, May 2013, Page 17 Ç ÄxwÉÇ à{x MayMay----hemhem at Hydon’s Ball tÅu [ n now bledo Ham With Ross and his merry band seeing in the new month, we bring you a fine picture of the building of its watery crown, or cup?
n the early part of the I 1900s, when the dress was more sobre and the dance too, the old photo is from the Feathercombe family albums, thanks to all at Feathercombe.
It is believed that the term “ball” refers to a signal- ling station which once stood at the top of the hill. (Typically, “ball” signalling stations were used to synchronize the time visually at given points during the day across long distances.)
With thanks to Wikipedia.
There is a short poem about Hydon’s Ball, Early 1900s Hydon’s Ball which may explain its other name: construction of the reservoir.
On Hydon’s top there is a cup (The underground reservoir stores And in that cup there is a drop treated water, for Hambledon and Pick up the cup, and drink the drop the surrounding area). And place the cup on Hydon’s top.
Hydon’s Ball as it was a few days ago,
waiting for Ross on May Day: where you there or at the Harriers for breakfast? Photo by Pete Gardner
Hambledon Parish Magazine, May 2013, Page 18 Jam tomorrow at the new Village Show
Roll Up! Roll Up! All the usual categories plus lots of new ones to excite everyone, writes show impresario Andy Falk
here are some innovations in this year’s Replacing the over-all Best Village Grower Hambledon Show on Saturday, 31 August. prize, which was based on the number of 1st in class T As well as the usual, well-established, sections awards received, there will be a Best-in-Show prize there will be Jam (own choice), Cake (Victoria which will be awarded to any entry in any section sponge), Knitting (animal or vegetable of your choice) (including, of course, the best decorated cup-cake). and Photo sections (Hambledon in the snow), with other novelties such as a themed “Coronation 1953” The Alexander family have kindly agreed to help flower arrangement, a best decorated cup-cake item Andy Falk run this Show, which is once again spon- for the Under 12s and a Lego model for the Under 8s. sored by The Merry Harriers. For prizes, instead of the packets of seeds, this year there will be nicely printed cards. Full programme will be in the July Parish Magazine. Hambledon Village Show
Saturday 31st August
2 – 4.30pm at The Hambledon Village Hall (Tea and Cakes will be served)
Everyone is welcome to enter. Entries to the Village Hall 9.30– 11.30am.
Categories include: Horticulture; Children’s Section; Photography; Flower Arranging; Jam; Cakes; Knitting.
Hambledon Parish Magazine, May 2013, Page 19 Hambledon Cricket Club
Despite driving rain and bitingly cold winds, the 2013 cricket season is under way (even if the first league match was rained off) and Hambledon Cricket Club wants players and volunteers, says club chairman Arthur Blackman
Seniors The first League match on Sunday 14 April against We welcome new players of all ages to the club, so can Rudwick was cancelled due to bad weather. The first colts please mention it to friends at school and encour- Friendly XI match was played on Sunday 21 April at age them to come along. For senior players, the village home against Uplands; Hambledon 289 for 8 declared, league is a friendly but competitive league so, if you with two centuries, by B Luff and Sean Burton, Uplands fancy turning, out please contact the captain. Also don’t held for a draw, scoring 150 for 4. A good game. forget we also run Friendly XIs during the season. The next league game was scheduled for Sunday 28 April at home against Westcott. Should you require any information about the club, Anyone who would like to play or help (such as please call Club Captain Bob Cunningham (07768 374 making teas or umpiring) please contact the captains. 921), Club Vice Captain Mark Burton (07722 752465),
Colts Friendly XI Captain Peter Woolley (07800 596193), We started colts Saturday training seasons with the first Secretary Bruce Sleep (01428 684457) or our President, “sign up” on 13 April and the weather was cloudy and Mic Coleman (01428 682977). the outfield very wet. We operate the colts training un- der the England and Wales Cricket Board’s ‘Safe Hands Hambledon Cricket Club now has its own Facebook Policy’. The colts coaching sessions are as follows page where many items of news, history and results for Saturday mornings (10.00am – 12.00noon) from 2013 will be held. You can find us on 13 April to 20 July for under 9s and under 11s. www.facebook.com/Hambledonccsurrey. Monday evenings (6.30 – 8.00pm) from 15 April to 22 July for under 13s and under 14s. Fund Raising Signing-on and practice started on the cricket The “Cricket Club” still has to raise funds to pay off green on Saturday 13 April for the under 9s and under £2,000 of the loan that we have with Surrey County 11s and on Monday 15 April for under 13s & under 14s. Playing Fields Association when we built the pavilion in The age groups will be run by the following: 2004. So we aim to run the “The 200 Club” again in Under 14s: Simon Rhodes 01428 682401/07850 832054 2013, and we hope that all those who took part in last Under 13s: Angus Stovold – Tel 07768 721204 year’s four monthly draws will participate again. Under 11s: Richard Lott – Tel 07966 234545 Contact Bruce Sleep (01428 684457) for more informa- Under 9s: Jan-Piet Heemskerk – 07577 477720 tion.
Senior fixtures ––– April to June
Month Date Opposition Home/Away Time April Sun. 21 Friendly XI Uplands Home 2.00 Sun. 28 1st XI League Westcott Home 1.30 May Sat. 5 1st. XI League Oakwood Hill Home 1.30 Sun. 6 Friendly XI Witley Home 1.30 Sun. 12 1st . XI League Wonersh Home 1.30 Sun. 19 1st XI League Abinger Home 1.30 Sat. 25 Friendly XI Lynchmere Away 1.30 Sun. 26 1st .XI League Cranleigh Away 1.30 June Sun. 2 1st .XI League Westcott Away 1.30 Sun. 9 1st . XI League Graffam Away 1.30
Hambledon Parish Magazine, May 2013, Page 20 Weather beats the Dons
e all know about April being the cruellest Back Row: Carlo Moriano (manager), Nick Brown, month, and it was for Hambledon FC – the Rob Green, Kerry Barber, Barry Kerr, Stu Cook, Will W Dons – because it meant that the first XI Walsh. Front Row: Jonny Suarez, Lee Gaywood, Will played no matches during the month. That also means Grove, Matt Kiley, Nick Stone, Tony Stoye, Charlie no match report from club skipper and secretary Matt Moriano. Kiley. Still, at least it gives us a chance to publish a recent team photo of the first team and allows readers Don’t forget to read about Dons’ appeal for the team’s new clubhouse (see below), then text Dons12 etc. to put a face to the names that Matt mentions so often.
Hambledon Parish Magazine, May 2013, Page 21
tÅuÄxwÉÇ The Hammonds Saga continues [ àxw à{xÇ Üxä|á| Identifying the links between Tom Hammond of Rose Cottage on the cricket green and Bob Hammond of Paddock Close… what more can be told?
any thanks to the readers who identified the link M between Tom Hammond of Rose Cottage on the cricket green and Bob Hammond of Paddock Close, whose homes featured in the past two issues of our ‘Then and Now’ column. They were in fact brothers. We are grateful to two Talmans, Brian and in particular to Jean Talman of Beech Hill, who sent us this wedding photo of Bob Hammond with his new wife, Elsie (nee Jeffery) outside Rose Cottage, which had been the Jefferys’ family home. Now, the next step is to ask readers the follow- ing: apart from Bob and Elsie, can we identify anyone else in the photo? And, especially, are their descen- dants living in or around the village? Contained within this photo is Hambledon’s version of Arnold Bennett’s The Clayhangers and a social history of 20th century England rolled into one. Let’s tell the story.
A client brought a litter of puppies to the local veteri- nary clinic for inoculations and worming. As the look-alike pups tumbled over one another in their box, the vet realized it would be difficult to tell which had been treated and which hadn't. So she wet her fingers and moistened each dog's head as she fin- ished giving it the shots. After the fourth puppy, the vet noticed her client had grown silent and was look- ing rather reverent. As she sprinkled the last pup's head, the owner whispered, "Thank you so much. I hadn’t realised you baptised them, too.”
Hambledon Parish Magazine, May 2013, Page 22 Buried beneath Eden
I have just read Silt Road , says Magpie, the story of a lost river by Charles Rangeley-Wilson (Chatto and Windus). I thought you might like to read how the author describes the effect of ‘progress’ on a chalk stream
few years ago I fell under the spell of a river the achingly slow accretion of chalk in prehistoric and found myself going back there again and seas, the weathering of the landscape and the evolution A again. It is not surprising for a fly-fisherman of the stream, worship of its sacred springs, the birth to become bewitched by a river, but this river flows of water meadows, a furniture boomtown, the slums miles away from my home and, for most of its course, that grew in the shadows of its factories, the smart through an industrial town and its hinterland. I had to hillside villas built from their profits, civil riots, and go out of my way to get there and when I did I walked finally the motor-car and the roads we built for it. My beside a brook filled with rubbish and hemmed in on river, I discovered, was buried so that the council all sides by busy roads, industrial estates and car parks. could widen a road. And when, years later, a chance This little stream, the Buckinghamshire Wye, was offered to disinter the lost heart of the town, that which gave its name to the town it also gave life to – chance was spurned and instead a shopping centre was High Wycombe – is a spring-fed river that rises in a built on top of the stream, and the shopping centre was copse in a chalk hill, and I know that this was at least called Eden. part of what gripped me. For as I long as I can remem- Chalk streams are fed by vast underground bod- ber, I have been in love with the spring-fed streams ies of water – by what Coleridge described as sunless that flow through the downs of southern and eastern seas – and the strange alchemy of the chalk gives these England; a passion I can trace to the memory of a pho- streams a clarity, constancy and fertility that belongs tograph I first saw in an Encyclopedia of Angling to no other river. There are a few chalk streams in the which I was given when I was 11 years old. Black Forest, a dozen or more in Normandy, but most I was growing up in a grainy London suburb and of them are English: we are custodians of a globally so this Kodacolor image had an Arcadian beauty that unique eco-system. For centuries chalk streams have took hold of my imagination. There was something in been harnessed by man, and for centuries the relation- the harmonious balance of that image, the river’s wild- ship was almost symbiotic. ness gently tamed, but not vanquished, which I now It would have been absurd for me to conclude know is all too easily lost. that we shouldn’t build towns or roads. But with But the root of my fascination for the little River imagination and a true sense of the value of things, it Wye must have been more than a restless search for would not be so absurd to build them leaving room for idyll, because there is little about that stream that could the beauty of something like a chalk stream. be called idyllic now. Although the river rises in a copse in a meadow, later it is completely subsumed by the housing estates and industrial estates that sprawl across the valley floor. The Wye – like many of its sister chalk rivers in London’s orbit – has been overtaken by a world that seems sometimes to have lost sight of the possibility or value of wildness on its doorstep. Over the last century a rapidly growing town and its attendant factories, roads and shopping centres have so overtaken its val- ley as almost to wipe out all trace of the chalk stream that created it. Worst, where the river once flowed through the town itself, it is now burled in dark cul- verts under the streets.
Last act of vandalism It was this last act of civic vandalism, I realise, that so took hold of me that I went there again and again to uncover my river’s story, to discover how we could have buried a river, the very lifeblood of a landscape. The history I found was the story of the English landscape; a tale that might have been played out in any valley in England. Along the River Wye it took in
Hambledon Parish Magazine, May 2013, Page 23
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Plunge the vegetables into a saucepan of boiling water and return to the boil for 2 minutes. Drain, then cut any large vegetables in half. Heat the oil in a large casserole dish and fry the vegetables for 3 minutes until browned. Stir in the curry paste and rice, and cook for 1 minute. Add the tomatoes and stock and bring to the boil. Cover the pan and simmer very gently for 20 minutes, until the rice is tender and all the liquid has absorbed. Stir through the cashew nuts and serve scattered with the raisins and coriander. A biriyani can be made entirely using store cupboard ingredi- ents, making it a great supper to turn to when the fridge is empty. Other staples work really well, too. Add some red len- tils with the rice or use canned beans and vegetables such as green beans or petits pois with baby carrots. Serves 4.
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In a large heavy based pan, dry-fry the semolina until you get a toasted aroma. Don't burn it though. Tip the roasted semolina into a bowl and add enough cold milk from the 1 litre to coat the semo- lina. This can stop it lumping at the later stage. Boil the remaining milk in the large pan Add the semolina a little at a time , stirring con- stantly until you get a thick custard-like consistency. Add sugar to taste. Serve hot or chilled Variations – Sprinkle with toasted almonds, pista- chio nuts and sultanas just before serving. For a more luxurious semolina, mix a pinch of saffron strands with a little warm milk and leave for 15 min- utes, then stir into the milk as it boils. Hambledon Parish Magazine, May 2013, Page 24
Death of the Virgin GOD IN THE The Rev Michael Burgess surveys works of sacred art that can be found in various British museums – this month, The Death of the Virgin ARTS by Pieter Bruegel the Elder
pton House in Warwickshire was the home of her death. John, the beloved disciple, even seems to be a millionaire oil magnate, Walter Samuel, in dozing by the fireside, perhaps dreaming of that spe- U the 1920s and 1930s. The origin of that for- cial moment at the crucifixion when he was entrusted tune is displayed in the collection of early Shell post- with the care of the mother of Jesus. ers, but the house is now owned by the National Trust. Mary holds a candle and is praying as she looks The interiors still breathe the art deco atmosphere of at the crucifix on the pillow at the end of the bed. For that earlier lifestyle. And there is a remarkable art col- all the figures gathered around, Bruegel has depicted lection with works by Bosch, Holbein, El Greco, Ca- the scene as a special, intimate moment, when she is naletto and Stubbs. And two paintings by Pieter about to be reunited with her son. We can think of Bruegel the Elder (1525-69) – The Massacre of the Mary praying the Magnificat and Mary praying with Innocents and The Death of the Virgin . the disciples at Pentecost. And prayer suffuses this Bruegel’s works are usually full of movement scene as she commends her life to God’s grace. The and colour as he depicts peasant life and landscapes. light that shines forth faintly around the bed will blaze The mood for The Death of the Virgin is very differ- out in resurrection glory as she is welcomed into the ent. It is a grisaille, painted in grey tones that suit the heavenly courts. theme of life ending. In the Orthodox Church this moment is known as May is often known as Mary’s month, with May the falling asleep of Mary. If so, it is a falling asleep to Queen celebrations and the feast of the Visitation on wake into the realm of life eternal. She whose words to the 31st. On that day we give thanks for the beginning the angels began the great gospel of salvation in Jesus; of new life in the womb of our Lady as she goes to she who told the servants at Cana to do what Jesus share that good news with her cousin, Elizabeth. asks; she who followed Jesus to the foot of the cross – In Bruegel’s painting in Upton House, it is the now in this painting, she places her hope and trust in ending of her life that is the theme. Villagers gather that same son who showed that death was not the end, around her bed, which is set in a typical Flemish room but birth into new life. Mary’s ‘Yes’ to the angel is a of the period. The source of this story is the Golden lesson and example for all of us as we try to follow Legend. In the Gospels we hear of Mary at the Incar- God’s will. As we ponder this scene of Bruegel in her nation and Cana. We know Mary was with the disci- month of May, we can echo the angel’s words to our ples at the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, and, Lady: “Hail, Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you.” as the Golden Legend relates, here they are with her at Now and eternally.
Hambledon Parish Magazine, May 2013, Page 25 Puzzle Page
ACROSS DOWN 1 Hang in the air over 1 Strong violent types (7) one spot (5) 2 One who will not eat or 5 Entertain (5) use any animal product (5) 8 Person who lives in 3 Self-control and lack the Arctic (6) of emotion (9) 9 Aberdeen__ , cattle breed (5) 4 Side-slip (on ice, e.g.) (4) 10 Wasp’s defence (5) 5 Capital of 121212 Until now (2,4) the Netherlands (9) 131313 Hidden (feelings) (5) 6 Drivers’ stop-over (5) 151515 Run away with intent 7 A Place in the __, to marry (5) property programme (3) 171717 Run in tights (6) 111111 Immensely (7) 191919 From Jeddah, perhaps (5) 141414 Respected aged member 212121 Float without steering (5) of the community (5) 222222 Puzzle, riddle (6) 161616 Still to be paid (5) 232323 Athletic activities (5) 181818 Uses a spade (4) 242424 Warm and humid (5) 202020 Electrical unit (3)
May Maze Word Search May brings Pentecost, reckoned by
many to be the Birthday of the Christian Church. On that day, so long ago, the Holy Spirit came upon the faithful disciples praying together in Jerusalem shortly after Jesus’ Ascension. They felt a rush- ing wind and saw flames as if of fire flickering on them. They burst into praise of God. He was with them! Jesus had promised them power and his presence, and he was true to his word. After Pente- cost the little frightened group of disciples became bold and fear-
less in proclaiming the Good News
of Jesus Christ. The story is found in Acts chapter 2.
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Hambledon Parish Magazine, May 2013, Page 26 The Garden Spring here at last ––– or summer ???
The poppy, though brief of days, is the garden hypnotist. At first their brilliancy is blinding; then as the petals undulate on the slender stems, your attention is riveted as if a hundred eyes returned your gaze, and drowsiness steals over you, for each flower bears the spell of the hyp- notic pod, whose seeds bring sleep. Mabel Osgood Wright, The Garden of a Commuter’s Wife , 1901 in May
ith the cold weather until mid April, the outdoors then cucumbers; pick often and when small; garden was about three weeks behind. Now recommended varieties are Bimbostar and Diamant. W it is catching up fast, so enjoy spring plants To make the most of the space in the veg patch – they will soon be over. Much work to do as the soil sow quick-growing crops, such as salads, between warms up – we can get on with sowing and planting. slower-growing ones, such as brassicas, while they Perennials, annuals and bulbs: Keep an eye on establish. Protect crops from the carrot fly with insect- perennials and support their vigorous growth with proof mesh or fleece, securing it well by pushing the stakes, canes or pea sticks well before they fall over edges into the soil. and get battered to the ground. Trim back spreading Cover potatoes with fleece when a late frost plants like aubrietia, alyssum and candytuft after flow- looks likely and earth them up by covering the emerg- ering to encourage new growth and more flowers. ing leaves with soil: this helps to prevent light reach- Deadhead bulbs and don’t tie up or cut down their ing the developing tubers, which turn green if too near foliage, let them die down naturally. the surface (increasing chlorophyll gives those pota- Be careful not to plant summer bedding plants toes a high level of toxins, so do not eat them). too early, wait until later in May when colder nights To avoid maggoty apples put up a coddling moth diminish; the most important preparation before plant- trap – it uses the pheromone scent of the female moths ing the bedding plants is to dig over ground and re- to attract and kill male moths; the same for plum trees, move weeds; when ready to put them in, give them a using a pheromone suitable for plums. In April and good soak first; after planting, keep an eye on the early May is the time to put up raspberry beetle phero- weather and cover with fleece if frost is forecast; keep mone traps; this is well worth doing as it reduces fruit- well watered in the first month. Plant dahlias outside damage by larvae (traps are available from Gardening- once the danger of frost is passed, usually later in Naturally ). Remove suckers from fruit trees, plums May; most need a sturdy stake to support them and trees are particularly prone to these; whenever they will benefit from the planting hole improved with fer- appear, give them a sharp tug and rip them off the tilizer and organic matter, such as garden compost. mother plant; cutting neatly with secateurs means they Wisteria should be in flower soon; it is worth are more likely to sprout again. Prune out canker, bac- applying sulphate of potash around the base in spring terial canker and blossom wilt on fruit trees. to give it a boost; when buying a new wisteria make Keep any fruit bushes well watered in dry spells sure you choose one that has blooms on it, as some- to ensure juicy crops later. On gooseberry bushes keep times seedlings are sold that can take up to 20 years picking off the saw fly caterpillars as they can devas- before they flower. Give container plants a balanced tate the foliage; if the bushes develop mildew, which liquid feed every two to four weeks to promote healthy starts on the young growth as a white powdery coating growth. and spreads to older branches and the fruit, prune the Shrubs and trees: prune spring-flowering bush to create an open centre to allow better air move- shrubs after flowering; cut back Choisya to promote a ment; varieties such as Greenfinch, Invicta, Pax , and second flush in autumn. Regularly tie in climbers to Rokula have some resistance to this mildew. their supports as new growth extends. Look out for Lawn: grass grows strongly in this weather, so back spot on roses, and treat with systemic fungicide. cut once a week as even the best mowers struggle with Prune evergreen hedges, like lonicera, box and yew; longer grass. Apply a high nitrogen lawn feed. but it’s illegal to disturb nesting birds, so be sure to Greenhouse: It is surprising how hot and dry the check hedges for signs of nests before starting the job. greenhouse can get on a sunny May day, so check Veg and fruit: Veg to sow outdoors: beetroot, regularly and give plants a good soak; wet the floor to carrot, chicory, salads, spring onion. When frost has cool the temperature and increasing humidity; open the passed, which maybe late May, plant outdoors beans, vents and door to help release the hot air. sweetcorn, celery, courgettes, pumpkins and tomatoes. Pond: Remove blanket weed as this sludgy Try growing gherkins outdoors, as they have green goop multiplies seemingly overnight at this time few seeds and soft skins and usually give better crops of year; scoop out regularly.
Our prayer and God’s mercy are like two buckets in a well; while the one ascends, the other descends. Mark Hopkins
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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
Equipment for short term use Some items only required for a short time (usually 3 months) may be borrowed. Type of equipment available includes bed blocks, bed cradles, back rests, commodes, wheelchairs, bed pans, urinals. Contact: British Red Cross, Equipment Loan Centre, Wey Court, off Meadrow, Godalming, GU7 3JE. Tel: 01483 429253 Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm
POLICE Neighbourhood Specialist Officer: PC Tracey Taylor PCSO Dave Boxall 01483 630086 Email address [email protected] Urgent calls 999 Non-urgent and crime reporting 101
NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH CO-ORDINATORS Chief co-ordinator Mr R Vickery 01428 682036 Area 1 Mr R. Kilsby Hydestile 01483 423637 Area 2 Mr A.G. Blackman Church Lane 01428 683871 Area 3 Miss J. Woolley Woodlands Road 01428 684213 Area 4 Mrs C. Pitt Malthouse Lane 01428 682940 Area 5 Mr A. Hammond Cricket Green 01428 683625 Area 6 Mr J. Tidmarsh Lane End 01428 682067 Area 7 Mr I. Campbell Feathercombe Lane 01483 860264
UTILITIES
Thames Water (Customer Enquiries) 0845 9200800 Southern Water (Customer Enquiries) 0845 2780845 Southern Electric (Emergency) 24 Hours 0845 7708090 Gas (Emergency) 24 hours 0800 111 999
Hambledon Parish Magazine, May 2013, Page 32 HAMBLEDON PARISH COUNCIL
Chairman John Anderson 01428 682666
Vice-Chairman Philip Underwood 01428 682742
Councillors Karen Jones 01428 681339 Mike Parry 01428 682303 Paul Pattinson 01428 682000 Stewart Payne 01483 425250 Peter Spall 01428 683555 Clerk Jane Woolley 01428 684213
Surrey County Councillor Dr Andrew Povey, 01483 267443
Waverley Borough Councillors
Liz Cable 01428 682640 Adam Taylor-Smith 01483 555573
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 (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 Surgery 37, New Road, Milford 01483 414747 Rivendell 24, St Johns Street, Farncombe 01483 421833 In an emergency, ring either number
Hambledon Village Shop & Post Office Opening Times
Shop Post Office Monday 9 – 5.00 9.30 – 12.30 1.30 – 4.30 Tuesday 9 – 5.00 9.30 – 12.30 Closed Wednesday 9 – 5.00 9.30 – 12.30 Closed Thursday 9 – 5.00 9.30 – 12.30 1.30 – 4.30 Friday 9 – 5.00 9.30 – 12.30 1.30 – 4.30 Saturday 9 – 1.00 9.30 – 12.30 Closed Sunday 9 – 12.00 Closed Closed
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