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April - May 2015
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Haslemere
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Editor: Judith Murray
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In this edi�on:
What is Probate?.................................................................6
Pensions, Inheritance Tax Planning and Investments……..10
Ilio-Tibial Band Syndrome………………………………………..…….16
Haslemere Town Council Newsle/er………………………...…..18
Separa0ng? No need to start a ba/le…………………..….…...22
The Benefits of Hypnotherapy…………………………….....……..24
Haslemere Fes0val……………………………………………....………..25
April Book Reviews..……………………………………….………..…...27
Writer Way……………………………………………………….....……....28
Easter Egg-Citement……………………………………….………..…...28
Have you been meaning to write or update your Will?....29
Looking a:er the birds in your garden………..………….……..30
Recipe: Fruit Tiramisu………………………………………………......31
Judith
Welcome to the April edi0on of The Guide.
Well, the clocked have changed and spring is well and truly
here. I am looking forward to the warm days to come - it
seems to have been quite grey lately, not least the day of the
solar eclipse - I was disappointed not to be able to see it.
Were you luckier?
The next few months in Haslemere promise to be ac0on
packed star0ng with Easter, just round the corner. Haslemere
Museum have a day of children’s arts and cra: ac0vi0es for
Easter, including a garden trail with chocolate treats, but
hurry, there are only a few days le: to book your place. See
page 28 for more informa0on.
The last fortnight of May sees the 6th Haslemere Fes0val with
over 55 events to 0ckle every taste bud, not forgeAng the
ever-popular classic car show. For the full programme go to
www. haslemerefes0val.org.uk.
We have a new contributor this month in one of our local IFAs
Graham Co/on. There have been many changes to pension
legisla0on in the last year and for some of us, it can all be
very confusing. If you need someone to sort out your
paperwork and help you plan your re0rement, I can
recommend Graham. See page 10 for more informa0on.
May and June are busy months for students as it is exam 0me.
Maybe you suffer with exam nerves - well we all do to some
extent - but some more than others. If that is you, see the
ar0cle on page 24. Richard Morley might be able to help.
This month we also have the Haslemere Town Council spring
newsle/er on page 18. Please do take the 0me to read it.
In the mean0me, enjoy the spring sunshine and birdsong.
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Probate is defined as the court process by
which a Will is proved valid or invalid. In fact
when most people use the word ‘probate’
they mean the whole process of discovering
the value of someone’s assets, going through
the legal process of gaining authority to deal
with it, paying off any debts and finally
distribu0ng the remainder to the
beneficiaries.
If a person has died leaving a Will and assets
of more than £20,000, then the Executors of
the Will usually have to apply for a Grant of
Probate in order to administer the estate.
Un0l the Grant of Probate has been obtained,
the Executors cannot sell or deal with any of
the deceased’s assets or distribute the estate
between the deceased’s chosen beneficiaries.
If no Will was made, then the deceased is
said to have died Intestate. An Administrator
will need to undertake the role of finalising
the deceased’s affairs and this will o:en be a
close rela0ve. Instead of a Grant of Probate,
the Administrator has to apply for a Grant of
Le/ers of Administra0on. In such a case, the
rules of intestacy will apply and the
deceased’s estate must be distributed in
accordance with those rules.
Applying for a Grant does not have to be
done through a solicitor but it is usually
quicker and does not involve a Court
interview. O:en it is the person who is
bereaved who is named as Executor or
Administrator and at such a 0me dealing with
the deceased's affairs can be
extremely stressful. It can be helpful if an
objec0ve professional deals with the
administra0on of the estate especially when
bereaved family members do not get on.
The role of the Executor or Administrator can
be an onerous one. It is their responsibility
to take charge of all the assets of the
deceased on behalf of the beneficiaries of
the estate. They are fully accountable to the
beneficiaries for their ac0ons and can be held
personally and financially responsible for loss
suffered to the estate.
It has been reported that court ba/les
where an Executor of a Will is accused of
mishandling an estate have trebled in the
past 12 months. The rise is largely down to
an increase in the number of people
appoin0ng friends and family members as
Executors.
Many people name a firm of solicitors as
Executor and at Couchman Hanson we are
experts in dealing with estates and
understand the processes and paperwork
involved.
Alterna0vely, we can
provide Executors and
Administrators with
the necessary guid-
ance to perform this
role.
If you would like
further advice about
probate please get in
touch.
What is Probate? Chris�ne Hanson of
Couchman Hanson Solicitors Explains
Chris�ne Hanson, Director,
Private Client Services
Couchman Hanson Solicitors Chiltlee Manor Haslemere Road Liphook GU30 7AZ 01428 722189 [email protected] www.couchmanhanson.co.uk
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1. Pale yellowish-green
colour (4)
3. Unconsciousness
induced by drugs (8)
9. Musical setting for a
religious text (7)
10. Famous American
battle, Davy
Crockett's last (5)
11. Offensive against an
enemy (5)
12. One of a kind (6)
14. Changeover (6)
16. Disease of the skin (6)
19. Hindu or Buddhist
mystical or magical
text (6)
21. Vertical pipe in a
building (5)
24. Sign of the zodiac, the
Ram (5)
25. Protective shoe-
coverings (7)
26. Put aside for a special
purpose (8)
27. Form of charge
imposed and
collected (4)
Down
1. Ball game played with
long-handled
racquets (8)
2. Priory residents (5)
4. Counting frame (6)
5. American raccoon (5)
6. Act passed by a
legislative body (7)
7. Native of Edinburgh,
for example (4)
8. Acid found in milk (6)
13. Room in a church
where a priest
prepares for a service
(8)
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE CROSSWORD
15. Slanted letters (7)
17. Migratory shorebird
of the sandpiper
family (6)
18. Armed fight (6)
20. Weapon that
delivers a
temporarily
paralysing electric
shock (5)
22. Person held in
servitude (5)
23 Wild animal's den (4)
Solu�on p. 28
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Pensions? Investments? Inheritance
Tax Planning? Now more than ever,
understanding how to provide for your
future is vital, but is it all a bit of a
mystery to you? Local IFA Graham
Co:on can help.
Graham Co/on is a locally based
Independent Financial Adviser. He has
been in the financial services industry
since 1990, and having worked with a
firm of Chartered Accountants in Chichester for 12
years he moved to MAP Financial Ltd in Liphook in
May 2013. As a directly authorised financial
adviser, Graham is regulated by the Financial
Conduct Authority (FCA) and he specialises in
pensions, investments and inheritance tax planning.
In order to give the best possible service he would
first spend 0me reviewing clients’ exis0ng plans and
benefits, before giving tax planning and pension
advice.
There have been many changes to pension
legisla0on over the past nine years with further
wide-ranging changes due a:er 6th April 2015.
A:er the 2014 Budget, changes to the pension tax
rules gave individuals greater flexibility to access
their Defined Contribu0on (DC) pension savings
which will take effect from 6th April 2015. The
op0ons for what to do with our pension funds has
never been so open to us. If you are aged 55 or over
on 6th April this year, you should immediately be
able to take advantage of the increased flexibility in
pension legisla0on. Do you feel ready for how
these reforms could affect you now or in the future
to enable you to make the right decisions?
Obtaining professional advice is essen0al to make
sure you get an informed analysis of your par0cular
situa0on. Graham’s in-depth knowledge of the
industry could help you to make use of the various
schemes available including ISA allowances,
Capital Gains Tax allowances, pension allowances,
gi:s, Venture Capital Trusts and Business Property
Relief.
MAP Financial Ltd publish a magazine three 0mes a
year available at the 0me of the Spring Budget, the
Autumn Budget and New Year. If you
would like a copy of the current
magazine, please contact Graham on
07887 576698 or email
This is a case study of a client who
approached Graham last year:
Our client received a pile of pension
paperwork about which he knew li�le.
Following a review we discovered he had
four pensions and each different pension provider
needed him to make a decision on taking
benefits. For our client it was all extremely
confusing. Fortunately he sought financial
advice.
Following an ini�al mee�ng, we determined some
poten�al op�ons taking into account his
circumstances and objec�ves. The providers were
asked to clarify the benefit detail and op�ons
available. The client was very surprised at the
flexibility afforded to him taking into account the
pension rule changes from 2014 and the
poten�al changes for 2015. He did not realise
that he could only take the benefit of one of his
pensions as a tax free lump sum. This fund was
not accruing any further benefit, interest or
growth and was being eroded by infla�on. By
seeking this advice the client was then able to use
new rules to his advantage. It enables him to
increase his exis�ng income as and when he
needs it rather than the restric�ve benefits being
imposed upon him by the current scheme.
The new pension rules will provide much wider
choice for those building up their pension funds
and considering what to do with their re�rement
planning.
Those of you who have keen young
football players in the family may already know
Graham from his work with the very
popular and successful junior sec0on of Beacon
Hill Football Club. Graham gives many hours of
his 0me coaching the U14 Chargers. He says this
is his form of relaxa0on!
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Planning and Investments
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Liphook, Hants GU30 7ED
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Solu0on p.28
Sudoku
Each row, column and 3 x 3 box must contain all the numbers 1-9
Hard Easy
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Ilio Tibial Band (ITB) Syndrome Well, it’s that �me of year when we start seeing
lots of intrepid runners pounding the streets in
prepara�on for either the Paris, Brighton or
London Marathons and the rest of us mere
mortals are leF feeling woefully inadequate but
secretly thinking “I’m sure I could do it if I put my
mind to it”.
Reality is however that marathon training is harsh,
but careful prepara0on will not only allow
individual runners to avoid injury and perform to
the best of their ability but also enjoy the day
(‘enjoy’ being a rela0ve term of course!). One of
the common problems that runners can suffer with
is pain on the outside of the knee which can be
due to Ilio-Tibial Band Syndrome. Pain is
classically felt on the outside of the knee and can
occur during or a:er running. There may also be
some associated swelling over the outside of the
knee joint and it may be s0ff in the mornings. It is
caused when a fibrous band called the Ilio-Tibial
Band, rubs over the bones on the side of the knee
during ac0vity and gets inflamed. Most commonly
it occurs in runners as running is a repe00ve,
straight line ac0on and the ITB is subjected to the
same load over and over again, however, it can
occur in other ac0vi0es that involve a lot of knee
bending.
When ITB pain is acute, you should immediately
rest from your ac0vity, apply ice and allow your
ITB to se/le down. Stretching of 0ght leg muscles
and treatments to loosen the outside of your
thigh, massage or foam roller, can also help. Once
your symptoms se/le you should consider if there
are any of the factors that could have predisposed
to you suffering in the first place. These include:
• Bad, old or “not fit for purpose” running shoes -
make sure you have good, appropriate running
shoes with advice from a specialist running shop.
• Weakness and/or 0ghtness in lower limb
muscles on the affected side
• Too much too soon - be careful to increase
training schedules slowly, rapid increases in load
can cause ITB overload
• Avoid too much uphill or downhill running
• If you run on the same roads, run in the opposite
direc0on some0mes so the camber will be
different.
• Make sure you warm up and cool down properly
• If your symptoms persist, you should speak to
your GP or Physiotherapist who will be able to
advise you how to manage and treat this
problem.
If you have any queries about ITB syndrome or
any other problems related to running injuries,
please contact the Physiotherapy Team at
Healthflex Haslemere who will be happy to help
you.
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HASLEMERE HAPPENINGS
SPRING 2015
Haslemere Town Council, High Street, Haslemere GU27 2HG
For further informa0on contact Lisa O’Sullivan, Town Clerk
[email protected] - Telephone 01428 654305 - www.haslemere.com/towncouncil
Office hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 10.00-1.00 pm, 2.00-4.00 pm.
Welcome to the latest edi0on of Haslemere
Town Council’s newsle/er. I do hope that
you find it useful and informa0ve. If you have
any feedback or would like an item covered in
a future edi0on please contact me using the
contact details above.
Lisa O’Sullivan
SKLMKLNOP HQRR/LSTLN
SUNLLU PRVWUQWX You may have no0ced while passing recently
that overgrown vegeta0on has been cleared
from the green space at the junc0on of
Shepherds Hill and Lower Street, and five
ornamental pear trees have also been
planted. It is hoped that over 0me the area
could be made more accessible by Surrey
County Council and with the installa0on of
street furniture such as benches, it could
become a well-used green space within the
town.
LQSW GNLLW PQYWQY TVZRLP The Town Council also recently installed three
new picnic tables next to the play area on
Lion Green. The ‘launch’ event was a great
success and was a/ended by many of the
children from Sho/ermill Infant and Junior
schools; and on the day free ice creams were
given to the children to help celebrate this
new installa0on. Last year, when asked,
some of the parents told us that picnic tables
would be a good idea on Lion Green and this
prompted the Town Council to take ac0on.
If you feel that there are any other projects
like this needed in the area, please contact
Sarah Nash: [email protected] or
01428 654305.
S[NNL\ CS[WU\ CS[WYQR LSYVRQP] F[WOQWX The Town Council has been carrying out
numerous jobs in and around Haslemere,
Hindhead and Beacon Hill as a result of being
awarded Localism funding by Surrey County
Council. The funds can be spent on any tasks
that would usually be the responsibility of
Surrey County Council, such as cuAng back
vegeta0on and cleaning signs. If you are
aware of any areas that are in need of
a/en0on please contact Sarah Nash:
[email protected] or 01428 654305.
MV\SN’P CKVNQU\ E^LWUP CKVNQU\ GSRO DV\, T[LPOV\ 7UK AMNQR 2015
To take place at Foxbridge Golf Course,
Plaistow Road, Kirdford, Billingshurst, RH14
0LB. Please contact the Mayor’s secretary,
Jackie Byrne for further informa0on:
[email protected] or 01428 654305.
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GNVWUP The Town Council has funds available to
award to local organisa0ons in the form of
small grants. Does your organisa0on need
funding for some new equipment or for a
forthcoming event? If so, then please do get
in touch to make an applica0on. New
applica0ons are considered on their own
merits, but must relate to capital expenditure
and should demonstrate a benefit to the local
community.
If you would like to apply for a small grant
please visit h/p://www.haslemere.com/
towncouncil/grants.html to download an
applica0on form, or alterna0vely contact
Sarah Nash: [email protected] or 01428
654305.
SSYQVR MLOQV The Town Council now has an
ac0ve Facebook page as well as
its own Twi/er account. We will
regularly post and tweet infor-
ma0on rela0ng to the Town
Council specifically, and where appropriate
we will ‘like’ and retweet informa0on from
organisa0ons that provide a benefit to the
local community. If you wish to receive Town
Council updates, and would like us to work
with you on promo0ng your
organisa0on’s aims and events, then please
follow us @HaslemereTC or visit
www.facebook.com/
haslemeretowncouncil.
HVPRL]LNL TSTW HVRR CS[WYQR CKV]ZLN Many people are unaware that above our
offices in the Town Hall is our Council
Chamber which is available for hire. With far
reaching views of the High Street and good
access for the disabled, it is suitable for
mee0ngs and private func0ons. The Council
Chamber can accommodate 20 seated and up
to 40 standing and crockery and cutlery are
also available for use by hirers.
If you are a local organisa0on wishing to use
the Chamber for the benefit of the local
community, then please apply to the Town
Hall for reduced or free hire. We also
welcome the public to view the Chamber - if
as a school or organisa0on you would like to
visit and hear about the history of the Town
Hall, please also get in touch. Please contact
Jackie Byrne for further informa0on: 01428
654305 or [email protected].
CS[WYQR MLLUQWXP Members of the public are always welcome to
a/end Council mee0ngs. Look out for
Agendas posted on Town no0ceboards and on
the Town Council’s website. All mee0ngs are
held in the Council Chamber in the Town Hall.
Forthcoming mee0ngs are as follows:
Weds 18th March, 7pm: Annual Town Mee0ng
Georgian House Hotel)
Thurs 26th March, 7pm: Full Council
Thurs 2nd April, 7pm: Planning & Highways
Thurs 16th April, 7pm: Ameni0es
Thurs 21st May,7pm: Annual Council Mee0ng
including Mayor Making
Thurs 28th May, 7pm: Planning & Highways
FSSO WVPUL CVOO\ LQWLNP We are s0ll holding BioBag liners suitable for
your Waverley small silver kitchen caddies.
They are £1.50 for a roll of 25. If you would
like to purchase some please come along to
the Town Hall, High Street, Haslemere, GU27
2HG.
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HVPRL]LNL M[PL[], 78 HQXK SUNLLU,
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Cost: Members £2/non-members £4
Easter at Haslemere Museum promises to be
lots of fun with a great range of Easter arts
and cra:s ac0vi0es for your li/le ones to
choose from.
There will also be a special Easter garden trail
for children who will be rewarded with a
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chocolate treat when they find the characters
hidden throughout the gardens. You can be
sure this fun packed day will be Easter fun for
everyone! For more informa0on please
contact [email protected],
NVUQSWVR PRVWU MSWQUSNQWX SYKL]L – MSWQUSNQWX S[N WQRO FRSTLNP The Na0onal Plant Monitoring Scheme
(NPMS) is organised and funded by BSBI, CEH,
JNCC and Plantlife. They aim to collect data
to provide an annual indica0on of changes in
plant abundance and diversity. Thanks to
volunteers, they have a very good
understanding of changes in the popula0ons
of birds, bu/erflies and bats; they do not
however have a good measure of changes in
plant popula0ons.
You can take part in this scheme by carrying
out a scien0fic survey. You will be randomly
allocated a convenient 1km square to visit
and involves recording plant ‘indicator
species’ in plots. Anyone interested in nature
who can iden0fy plants, or who is keen to
learn can get involved. Different levels of
par0cipa0on ensure that all who are keen can
par0cipate; you do not have to be an
experienced botanist. There will be training
materials provided and the opportunity to
a/end workshops throughout the year.
For more informa0on visit: www.npms.org.uk
All can be contacted through the
Town Hall (01428 654305) or at
email addresses below
CNQUYK]LNL WVNO Pat Blades [email protected]
Ged Hall [email protected]
Libby Piper [email protected]
Fay Foster [email protected]
Michael Foster
Brian Howard [email protected]
David Reavley [email protected]
David Benson [email protected]
Melanie Odell [email protected]
SKSUULN]QRR WVNO Penny Bradley [email protected]
Jim Edwards [email protected]
William King [email protected]
HQWOKLVO WVNO
Cyndy Lancaster [email protected]
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Separa0ng is never easy. There are invariably lots of prac0cal issues to consider, ranging from the future of the former family home to the living arrange-ments for the children. However, the most complex element to most separa0ons is dealing with the emo0onal fallout.
Some0mes, both people have reached the point where they accept that the rela0onship is over and where they just want to sit down together, ideally in media0on, and sort out all the prac0cal issues, but it is far more common for there to be at least one person who is not ready to move forwards.
This might be because one party feels that there is s0ll a future to the rela0on-ship and is therefore looking for any opportunity to consider reconcilia0on or to block the a/empts of the other person to take steps to formalise the separa0on.
Alterna0vely, there might be one person who is very angry or upset about what the other person has done, whether this be as the result of an affair or as a result of trying to deal with feelings of fear and rejec0on. This might lead to a desire to inflict as much damage as possible on the other person, under the belief that a/acking them will somehow either bring about a sense of sa0sfac0on or revenge or even result in the aggressor taking the lion’s share of the assets or spending more 0me with the children.
The end result is that most separa0ons are poten0ally very vola0le situa0ons, with it just taking one person, whether it be one of the par0es themselves, or a family member, or a legal adviser, to light the match and watch the fire burn and the destruc0on unfold.
The reality is that it is almost inevitable that, when a separa0on or divorce becomes acrimonious, everyone is damaged, including the children. It takes a much braver and wiser person to realise that the most sensible and effec0ve way to resolve a dispute is to sit around the table and look for the mutually beneficial solu0ons and anyone who turns their back on doing this, or who advises their client to walk away from this, is in danger of sentencing everyone directly involved to a long, unpleasant and expensive ba/le that never really has any winners, just losers, and that might take a great deal of 0me to recover from, with some people never fully recovering.
If you or someone you know is going through a separa0on, please think very carefully before saying or doing anything that might escalate the conflict or lead to ba/le lines being drawn and instead encourage everyone to work together to find amicable solu0ons. The first step on this journey is to contact a mediator!
Please feel free to contact me if you would like to know more about the media�on process and remember that it is never too late to mediate
Separa�ng? There is no need to start a ba:le! By Euan Davidson
1A Church Street
Godalming
Surrey GU7 1EQ
T: 01483 339379
W: www.godalmingfamilymedia0on.co.uk
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The Benefits of Hypnotherapy
Exam nerves can affect anyone, even the
most prepared and diligent student. And yet
there are others who manage to feel calm
going into an exam and enjoy the opportunity
to show what they can do.
Miriam was a bright student. She had done
well up to 6th form but when she got to
university—found that her self confidence
began to go, her ability to concentrate began
to suffer and these feelings were reflected in
her poor results.
Peter was so stressed out that he began
having panic a/acks and was unable to go to
school at all.
Katherine made it into her exams an then felt
so unwell that she fainted and could not
complete the paper.
To do one's best it is important to eat the
right foods, have enough sleep and take
enough exercise. All these things impact on
the ability to perform. They are o:en the
things that get disregarded in the run up to
an exam.
At least as important, if not more so, is having
the op0mal mental approach both when
learning and revising as well as when actually
siAng the exam.
I taught Miriam, Peter and Katherine some
important life skills using hypnotherapy.
These skills were embedded because they
also learnt self-hypnosis so that they could:
▪ Control their emo0ons
▪ Visualise success rather than failure
▪ Efficiently store and recall informa0on
▪ Build self belief and mo0va0on
▪ Put the exam into perspec0ve.
In each case they felt much more confident
about their ability to deal with whatever
might come up. They were able to perform
to their full poten0al.
If the larder is empty then crea0ng a nice
meal is difficult. Similarly, anyone needing
help to prepare for exams will get the most
benefit by learning these skills during learning
and before the main revision starts in
earnest.
Richard Morley is a locally based clinical
hypnotherapist. He is an approved
prac00oner for the Na0onal Stop Smoking
Centres. He is a tutor at the London
College of Clinical Hypnosis and a full
member of the Bri0sh Society of Clinical
Hypnosis. He is one of only a few
Cer0ficated NLP and Health Prac00oners in
the UK and a Master Prac00oner and
Trainer of NLP. He has helped hundreds of
people from all walks of life become
happier, healthier and more produc0ve.
Sessions with Richard can be booked
through recep�on at Castle Street Clinic,
Guildford on 01483 300400, at Stricklands
Dental Fitness Centre, Haslemere on 01428
654923, at Healthflex, Haslemere on 01428
542577 or direct with him on 0845 6066089.
His website is at www.hypnonlp.co.uk.
NB Names have been changed to protect pa�ent confiden�ality
Exam nerves overcome using hypnotherapy
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All aspects of purpose
made joinery
Milland Joinery Ltd
Doors, windows,
stairs and
conservatories
Private and
commercial projects
Haslemere Museum
Entrance Door
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~Paths and Paving ~ Retaining walls ~Driveways ~ Landscaping
The Haslemere
Fes�val 2015 The 6th Haslemere Fes0val running from
Friday 15th to Sunday 31st May promises to
be the best yet with two ac0on packed
weeks of art, culture, children’s
entertainment, classical music ensembles,
pop, folk, jazz and opera concerts, cabaret
from The Haslemere Players, topical,
anniversary and commemora0ve talks and
historical town walks - not to men0on the
popular annual events, the Classic Car Show
and Li/le Lumpy Cycle Spor0ve and the
brand new Haslemere Triathlon.
There are over 55 events in the Fes0val
Fortnight, suitable for people of all ages. For
0mes, venues and the full programme go to
www.haslemerefes0val.org.uk or call
Haslemere’s Visitor Informa0on Centre on
01428 645425.
DIANA’S PET CARE CATTERY & PET LODGE
• Comfortable boarding for cats, rabbits and small pets in a quiet garden setting.
• Home visits for pets that prefer to stay in their own homes while you are away.
• Dog walking and day care. • Friendly reliable service.
References available.
Contact: Diana White 01428 643550/07876 058774
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Tel: 01428 605 268 Mob: 07910 304053
Plumbing or heating problem? Then give us a call!
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April is the 0me for being fooled and there’s nothing like a bit of magic to
turn you into an unwiAng mark. With their wizardry and secret socie0es,
magicians have been holding us spellbound for years. The illusions are
permea0ng the pages and here are some novels where a touch of trickery
has ensured a page-turner.
Prac0cally Magic
Prac�cal Magic - Alice Hoffman When the whole town’s been against you for two hundred years, you might want to think about moving. The genera0ons of Owens women though, who get the blame for everything that goes wrong in the town, seem to revel in the powers of witchcra: the locals think they wield. All that is, except for sisters Gillian and Sally, who want nothing more than to break the cycle and escape, one way or another. But having magic running through your veins is a hard thing to pull against, and 0me and 0me again they are drawn back to each other.
Like Water for Chocolate - Laura Esquivel They say that the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach and that’s certainly the case when you’ve got a secret ingredient of magic to throw into the mix. The story is set in Mexico at the turn of the century and focuses on the De La Garza family. Tita, as the youngest member of the all-female household, must abide by Mexican tradi0on and look a:er their
mother un0l she dies. She is forbidden to marry but falls in love with Pedro and her seduc0on takes the form of her magical dishes. But, the path of true love never did run smooth and he marries her sister instead. Of course, the story doesn’t quite end there.
The Night Circus - Erin Morgenstern Le Cirque des Rêves (The Circus of Dreams) only comes alive between dusk and dawn, disappearing from view as the sunlight emerges. Set in Victorian London this is a real treat of a novel, touched by fairytale and sure to hold you spellbound. You never quite know when or where the circus is going to appear, as if from nowhere, with its ice gardens and cloud maze and whirling, twirling acrobats of the night. A few know the secret of the circus and have formed their own magic circle, so to speak. It’s a wonderful, slightly surreal and other-worldly experience wrapped up in a book.
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EASTER EGG-CITEMENT! 2nd April 11am - 3pm
Haslemere Museum
Great range of Easter arts and craFs
ac�vi�es for small children at the
Haslemere Museum including Easter
garden trail with chocolate treats when
you find the characters hidden in the
gardens.
Easter fun for everyone!
T: 01428 642112
www.haslemeremuseum.co.uk
Members £2, Non-Members £4
Members £2, non-members £4
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One in three people die without a Will.
This can cause addi�onal tax problems
and oFen family disputes as well.
DIY Wills may have been a quick solu�on
at the �me but they do not usually
provide the most tax effec�ve solu�on.
Without a Will:
• A surviving spouse may not inherit
everything.
• A co-habitant has no inheritance rights.
• A beneficiary may lose State benefits.
• Minor children are taken into care.
• The way the State distributes your assets
might not be what you would have liked.
A Will can achieve all of the following:
• Minimise tax.
• Ensure that minor children are looked a:er
by your appointed guardians.
• Ensure that a young person does not
inherit at the age of 18.
• Ensure that your spouse has enough to live
on but that your assets do not get
swallowed up in Care fees.
• Ensure that your partner is provided for but
your children inherit ul0mately.
• Protect your assets from your children’s
divorces or business insolvencies.
A well wri:en Will can achieve so much and is
not a recurring cost
LASTING POWERS OF ATTORNEY (LPAs) These are essen0al documents designed to
protect YOUR interests during your life0me.
We should all have them because no one is
immune to illness or accident.
They are the best insurance you can have.
Do you travel a lot? Do you enjoy hazardous
sports? Do you run a business?
If misfortune strikes and there are no LPAs in
place, your spouse or other rela0ve cannot run
your affairs for you. Even a joint account can
be frozen. The alterna0ve to LPAs is an
applica0on to the Court of Protec0on. This is
complex and expensive. It is best to have LPAs
in place.
The LPA for Health and Welfare enables
decisions to be made by your chosen
representa0ve rather that the State.
Shaws Wills
We meet with you in informal surroundings
and we spend a lot of �me making sure that
we get everything right and you are happy.
We believe in plain English.
We advise on the most tax effec�ve solu�ons.
Our clients tell us that the experience has
been a pleasant one and they are happy they
have the documents in place.
Have you been meaning to write or update your Will?
Susan Shaw LL.M 01428 712856
www.shawswills.com
Clients of
Shaws Wills
and Trusts
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Looking after birds in your
garden
Transform Landscapes
01428 652222
www.transformlandscapes.co.uk
Compared to last year which was so wet but
rela0vely warm, and spring came early, we
have had some prolonged spells of cold
weather with some sharp frosts . At this 0me
of year, you will see many different birds
coming into the garden while they a/empt to
find some shelter. They will also be looking
for the extra food that is available in the
garden whilst the pickings in the countryside
are s0ll scarce.
For all of those people that have shrubs
bearing berries, such as cotoneaster,
pyracantha, berberis and rowan (which is a
par0cular favourite of the Waxwing which will
soon be heading back to Scandinavia), these
berries are an essen0al food source to the
birds un0l the ground so:ens enough for
them to be able to encourage worms to the
surface and un0l the number of insects
increases. The berries won’t last long and
soon they will be looking for other food
sources within the garden and this is where
you can help by puAng your food scraps out
for them and making sure your feeders are
well stocked with the correct feed to help
them get through to the spring.
Some of the smaller birds, such as gold crests
and blue 0ts, have to feed con0nually
throughout the daylight hours and consume
up to 30% of their body weight to help them
through the colder weather. Foods which are
high in fat and energy, such as suet,
sunflower hearts, peanuts and fat balls, are
essen0al for these pre/y li/le birds. It’s
always best to put your feeders at different
heights to a/ract different birds, but be
cau0ous of where you place the feeders to
keep the birds safe from predators. It is also
very important to clean feeders now and
again to prevent transmission of diseases.
Please also remember that water is essen0al
both for drinking and also for bathing to
keep feathers clean.
Now, as spring is on the way, it is also 0me to
get your nest boxes cleaned out from last
year by removing any old shells and nest
remnants. When taking on this task,
remember to wear gloves and a mask as
there could be fungi growing inside that can
cause respiratory infec0ons, not to men0on
a host of certain parasites. You should be
puAng up the nest boxes now so that the
birds will get used to them being in the gar-
den and be keen to use them when the 0me
is right. Again, think about placement of next
boxes to keep the birds and their young safe
from predators.
Once you have done all you can to help your
garden birds, sit back and enjoy your winged
friends visi0ng the garden and making use of
all your hard work – and very rewarding it is
too.
Glynn Bawden
Project Manager
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Useful Telephone Numbers
Puzzle Answers Sudoku p. 11
Crossword p.8
Chemists
Fernhurst Pharmacy 07428 644050
Boots the Chemist 01428 643717
Lloyds, High Street 01428 651115
Lloyds, Junc0on Place 01428 642120
Lloyds, Graysho/ 01428 604505
Community
Ci0zens Advice Bureau 0344 848 7969
Haslewey 01428 648716
Doctors
NHS Direct 24 hour helpline 0845 46 47
Haslemere Health Centre 01428 748206
Graysho/ Surgery 01428 604343
Fernhurst Surgery 01428 651040
Libraries
Haslemere Library 0300 200 1001
Graysho/ Library 0845 6033631
Transport
Na0onal Rail Enquiries 08457 484950
Stagecoach (bus) 0845 121 0190
Heathrow Airport 0844 335 1801
Gatwick Airport 0844 335 1802
Police
Surrey Police 101
Bri0sh Transport Police (non emergency
Incidents) 0800 40 50 40
Crime stoppers 0800 555111
Schools
Amesbury 01428 604322
Barrow Hills 01428 683639
Beacon Hill Primary School 01428 605597
Camelsdale First School 01428 642177
Fernhurst Primary School 01428 653144
Grayswood Infants School 01428 642086
Haslemere Prep School 01428 642350
Prior’s Field School 01483 810551
The Royal School (Juniors) 01428 607977
The Royal School (Seniors) 01428 605805
St Ives 01428 643734
St Edmunds 01428 604808
St Bartholomew's School 01428 643634
Sho/ermill Infants School 01428 642902
Sho/ermill Junior School 01428 642096
Woolmer Hill School 01428 654055
Across: 1 Lime, 3 Narcosis, 9 Cantata, 10 Alamo, 11 Onset, 12 Unique, 14 Switch, 16 Eczema, 19 Tantra, 21
Riser, 24 Aries, 25 Toecaps, 26 Reserved, 27 Levy.
Down: 1 Lacrosse, 2 Monks, 4 Abacus, 5 Coa0, 6 Statute, 7 Scot, 8 Lac0c, 13 Sacristy, 15 Italics, 17 Curlew,
18 Ba/le, 20 Taser, 22 Slave, 23 Lair.
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Community Events & What’s On… FREE PAGE for local charities and non-profit making organisations
Please contact Judith on 01252 792776 with your events for this page
Alzheimer’s Society-Haslemere and Waverley Branch Day care, informa0on and support.
Mon to Fri 9.30 am—4pm. Tel: 01428 642055
Care in Haslemere is a neighbourhood help charity which provides a car transport service to appointments etc.
Based at Weyhill Methodist Church. Office hours: 10.00-4.00pm Mon & Fri. 10.00-1.00pm Tues, Weds, Thurs.
Tel: 01428 652505
Grapevine Fridays 10.00am - 12 noon Wesley Room behind the foyer, Weyhill Methodist Church. Are you sad,
lonely or just need someone to talk to? Drop into the Grapevine. Ou0ngs organised. Newcomers welcome.
Tel: 01428 645153
Haslemere Blind Club 3rd Thursday each month, Rolston House, Vicarage Lane, small group for blind and
par0ally sighted. Programme of speakers and ou0ngs. Tel: 01428 643971
Haslemere DFAS Haslemere Decora0ve and Fine Arts Society meets at Haslemere Hall on the 3rd Tuesday of each
month at 2.00pm, from Sept to June. Lectures on a wide variety of arts topics. We also organise study days and
ou0ngs to places of historical and ar0s0c interest. New members and visitors welcome. Telephone Sue on 01428
683578 or [email protected]
Haslemere Macular Support Group Meets on the first Friday of each month at Haslewey Community Centre
(near Tesco) in Haslemere from 2.30pm-4.30pm. Regular speakers on various topics. All welcome including
family and carers. £2 dona0on including light refreshments. Contact David on 01428 602991 or Tricia 07827
485105 [email protected].
Haslemere St John’s Ambulance Meets Wednesdays 8pm - 10pm. Open to members of the public. For more
informa0on please call 01428 661715 or email [email protected]
Haslemere Stroke Club Wednesdays 2pm—4pm (except August) Holy Cross Hospital. Offering group physiotherapy,
support, companionship and entertainment. Tel: Sarah Fairbairn on 01428 653279 for more informa0on.
Haslemere Sub Aqua Club Meets each Thursday at the Herons Leisure Centre, Haslemere - theory sessions at
7.45 pm , pool training at 8.45 pm , social get- together a:erwards at the Mill Tavern. New faces always welcome
so come along any Thursday at 8.45 pm. www.hsac259.co.uk, 01428-651685, [email protected]
Haslemere U3A Monday 13th April 2pm Haslemere Hall. U3A Monthly Mee0ng: ‘London’s Lost Route to the
Sea: the Arun Naviga0on and Wey & Arun Junc0on Canal’. Speaker: Jim Philips, Monday 18th May 2pm. ‘The
Rise and Fall of the English Switzerland’, speaker: Dr Marion Dell. Non Members welcome, £2 admission.
Membership: Margaret Mowa/, 01428 652338. Mee0ngs: Alan Davies, 01428 717115.
Liss Archaeology Liss Archaeology is a local, ac0ve group of enthusiasts following professional guidelines and
ac0vely seeking new members. Prepara0ons are underway for an excava0on between Alton and Petersfield
from 16th
April to 18th
May. No experience necessary, training given. Age range 16 to 80. Contact Sally Pritchard,
02392 783465 [email protected] or [email protected], 01428 608827
The Orchard Club, Haslemere Haslewey, Lion Green Mon to Fri 9.30am—3pm. Interes0ng and fun ac0vi0es.
Come and join in. Tel: 01428 658190
Walks for Health Weekly Walks of about 1 hour leave Haslewey on Tuesdays at 2.30pm, High Lane Community
Centre on Thursdays at 1pm and The Herons Leisure Centre on Saturdays at 11am. All welcome. Please allow 10
minutes to register. Visit www.walkingforhealth.org.uk then Walk Finder for Haslemere.
Graysho: Market 3rd Saturday of each month, March to November 10am - 3pm The Square, Graysho/.
Next market 18th April. Over 30 stalls with local produce, art, cra:s, an0ques and more.
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Index of Adver�sers Architect/Architectural
Services
KJW Designs….….…….…….…….....9
Ar�st
Wendy Richards Art………………...3
Automa�c Gates
Autogate………………………………...5
Blinds
Bradleys Blinds………….....…..….15
Builders/Project Management
Bailey Construc0on UK…..……..15
Red Rock Property Services…..26
Care Services
Haslemere Homecare...………...21
Carpentry/Joinery
Milland Joinery….…………..........25
Chimney Cleaning
GEI Chimney Services………......12
Chiropody & Podiatry
John Doble Chiropody…………...12
Clock Restora�on
Mitch Dowlen……..…………..........9
Computer Repairs/SoFware
Support
Aardvark Compu0ng.…………....23
Web-Error………………….…….……..8
Computer Courses
Fernhurst Centre………...............9
Counselling
Purity in Talk……………………….…17
Electricians
Grayswood Electricals….............9
KMG Electricals....….................14
ROK Electrics............................23
Family Media�on
Godalming Family
Media0on………………………...…..22
Fencing
Haslemere Fencing.……….........14
Foot Care
Footwise……………...………..…..…17
Framing
Haslemere Framing Company….7
Garden Design/Maintenance
Chris Stokes…….……..................23
Graduate Landscapes………….…..1
HoeHoe Gardeners..……………...17
Transform Landscapes……….....30
Whyteleafe Paving Co.……...…..25
Ground Work
CCP Groundcare………..…..……….8
1st Advanced Landscapes...…..35
Health and Fitness
Healthflex………………..…….........16
Hypnotherapist
Richard Morley…..….…..……......24
Independent Financial Adviser
Graham Co/on………………………10
Interior Design
Maggie Walton Swan……….….....3
Locksmith
Alert Locksmiths…..………..…..…..9
Painter/Decorator
Haslemere Decorators…..........8
Pet Care
Diana’s Pet Care…………………..25
Plumbing/Hea�ng
Elements Hea0ng……………..….13
1st Advanced Hea0ng Ltd….…..2
Haslemere Plumbing
& Hea0ng……………….…………...27
RAL Plumbing….…………............7
Tom Plumb and Sons......……..14
Property Services
Headley Property Services…...12
Solicitors
Couchman Hanson…………….....6
Swimming Pools
A & D Pools……………………....….7
Desjoyaux Pools…………….…...36
Tree Surgeons
Mike Sullivan….……..…...….....28
Upholstery
Arford Upholstery……………....11
Veterinary Services
Integrated Veterinary
Services…………………………..….11
Will Wri�ng
Shaws Wills and Trusts……....29
Woodburning Stoves
GEI Stoves………………....…........9
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