Your F.L.G.C.A. magazine Fairlands Liddington Hall Gravetts Lane February 2015 WORPLESDON PARISH COUNCIL FLG COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Web Site: www.parish-council.com/worplesdon Web Site: www.fairlands.org.uk President Vice Presidents Chairman Vice Chairman Min. Secretary Hon. Treasurer Auditor Kerry Butler 236975 Helen Smart 826443 Amanda Renshaw Laurence Edwards 826517 Vacant Paul Kassell Helen Smart Stewart & Co. Chairman Dr Paul Cragg 531597 Vice-Chairman Mr Chris Venables 233803 Mr Terry Cater .............................. 232819 Mr Robert Clark ................ 07913790138 Mr Mike Dillon ................................. 235263 Mr David Elms ................................. 234414 Mr Dominic Howard-Jones ........ 234239 Management Council Mrs Jan Messinger ............ 07761589768 Elected Members Shirley Brown, Valerie Corpes, Bob Panton, Derek Smith Mr Bob McShee .............................. 825907 Hall Bookings Mrs Beth Nagle .............................. 232036 Mrs Sandra Morgan ...................... 233344 Hall Booking Team 07932141405 e-mail fairlandshallbookings@hotmail.co.uk Membership Mrs Janette Panton........................ 236929 Bob Willis 234667 Mr Derek Slaymaker ...................... 828213 Mr Victor Searle .............................. 825424 FLG CLUB (registered) Chairman Secretary Treasurer Committee Hall Rep. Mr Richard Watson ........... 07769312496 Amanda Renshaw 852134 Keith Humphries Susan Flashman Terry Davies, Derek Smith, Gareth Mancey, Andy Buckle, Nick Batchelor, Brian Nakiewicz Hall Booking Team Mr Roger Welch .............................. 233525 Clerk: Mrs Gaynor White .......................... 300094 Admin Assistant: Mrs Lindsay Venables ................. 233803 GUILDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL FLGCA Magazine Editor Deputy Editor Printer Accounts Worplesdon Ward David Elms......................................... 234414 Sheila Willis 234667 sheilawillis@hotmail.co.uk 38 Gumbrells Close, Fairlands Tim Willis Alan Dillon Bob Willis 234667 robert.willis57@ntlworld.com Bob McShee ................................. 825907 Iseult Roche ........................ 07592 435232 SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL Worplesdon Ward Keith Witham ..................... 01483 235292 email: keithwitham1@hotmail.co.uk Staplers Alastair Buchan, Margaret Dunkley, Joan Mead, Frances Palmer, Jacqui Purves, Janet Ray, Laura & Julian Dahl, Tony & Gina O’Toole. 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Reliefs: Joan Mead, Brian Smith, Tony & Gina O’Toole, Margaret Dunkley, Laurie and Jane Edward, Mary Fuller, Michael Mayne, Jacqui Purves, Jill Wilkins. 2 F.L.G.C.A. The Magazine of the Fairlands, Liddington Hall and Gravetts Lane Community Association Web site: www.fairlands.org.uk (The FLGCA is a Registered Charity - No. 305150) F L G Community Association Fairlands Community Centre Fairlands Avenue, Fairlands GUILDFORD GU3 3NA Welcome to the February 2015 Edition Editors Letter Dear Readers I am writing this on January 22nd and the sun is shining brilliantly outside. Bob and I have had some beautiful walks in January with sunshine and although cold they have been very invigorating. We try to end with a cuppa somewhere, maybe a garden centre where I stock up on wild bird food. No longer, it seems, are birds going to be happy with a bit of bread and a few leftover cooked spuds bunged out on the lawn. Hey these are birds of the 21st century after all. We have dangling feeders with the best shelled peanuts. To attract finches we have nyger seeds, and of course the wild bird seed mix must have millet and chopped nuts as one with just wheat, maize and corn in, is really not the ticket! The robin has his own bag of goodies and then topped up with mealworms. Phew are mealworms expensive! Next are the suet rolls and the ½ coconuts with fat and delights in such as raisins and cranberries. I did have a go at making my own fatty snacks for the birds but that didn’t work out much less in cost then buying them. I was supposed to have the fun and gratification of making one’s own but an attempt at that was not for this woman. I buy a bag of cheap sultanas and chop up an apple now and then for the blackbirds. So my little feather friends love coming to view and taste the A la Carte menu at 38. The nuthatch and the woodpeckers join in with all the others, including the 15 wood pigeons that arrive by coach! So far the parakeets prefer another garden along Envis Way somewhere. I see them make for a large oak tree up in corner of the field and swoop down there for their nosh. What an expense! Spend more on them then our food. Only joking of course but we are having egg and chips for dinner! Bob was in the top shed the other day and there was a huge crash. No, he had both legs firmly on the floor! At the back of the shed we have potted plants all covered over in white frost proof sheeting. He could see the white material bulging and then going into all sorts of peculiar shapes. He held his breath, wondering what sort of creature could be underneath causing this to happen and obviously struggling to get out of its predicament. Eventually a black face appeared and there was the neighbours black and white cat. The cat had fallen of the shed roof! Amazingly on the southern news the other night there was a cat that had done exactly the same by falling of a house roof but he had then fallen down the chimney and got stuck behind a boarded up fireplace. The owners were away over Christmas and this little cat survived for 6 whole weeks without food or water. Amazing isn’t it. Boris is out this month on a blind Valentine date. He doesn’t have much luck getting ready so it seems. I do hope his date goes well!! All for now. 3 MRS DAVIES PLUMBING LTD T&S All Plumbing and Gas work undertaken No Job Too Small Bathroom installations and Tiling work Boiler installations and power flush TREE SURGEONS 26 BROOKE FOREST, FAIRLANDS YES A QUALIFIED LADY PLUMBER! TREE WORK, FENCING ETC. 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If anyone is concerned about the security of their house, Bob Panton, who is a Locksmith, has offered to check this for free in the FLG area. He is on the FLG Management Committee and his Parents, who were well known to many of you, were also active members of the FLG. His advert is in the Magazine. Eric Morgan 233344 couple in about their 50's knocked on a house in St Michael's Avenue in the evening and asked where the shops were. As the owner felt these people must have already seen the shops to reach the house she correctly shut the door. This illustrates how important it is that we do Support the FLGCA and all it does for you! Y ou know it’s that time of the year when I start banging on about the FLGCA and why it needs supporting. While lots of clubs are struggling, because of the sort of organisation we are, we have managed to survive in the present economic and unsettled political climate of present times. How you may ask? - or if your not about to ask I will tell you. We support and represent to our best ability, everybody in the FLGCA area. How do we do that you again may ask? We provide a Social Club and bar facilities where you can meet other residents in numerous activities that are provided by many different organisations We provide and upkeep (not the Council) of the playing field for recreation, games and sport, walkers, dog walkers, picnics in summer, and generally a healthy outdoor environment. We provide you with an excellent local magazine, completely free, keeping you up to date with current affairs in the area, and what’s going on. This is all paid for by the FLGCA, and must be worth the subscription on its own! Through the committee of the FLGCA we hold regular meetings with local representatives of Parish, Borough and County Councils, and are able to represent the view and feeling of FLGCA members. Where else can you get that? Through FLAG (Fairlands Action Group) we represent residents’ views on any matters in relation to development of the area, the current proposals have not gone away completely only been delayed. They in turn are liasing with other organisations representing the people of Guildford Borough, and united form a strong voice which the Council must listen to, as of course it should. All this for a miserly maximum of £10 per year for Full members and £9 for Senior Members, that is a bargain like no other you have to admit. If all the people who receive the FLGCA magazine were to join and support us today we would double our membership. And that is if only one member of the household joined. If two joined, the sky is the limit, and I would be very happy. If you are already a member, we thank you for your support, if not, COME ON, SUPPORT YOU LOCAL ORGANISATION AND JOIN NOW! Bob Willis Membership Secretary 5 Readers Letters Local residents pass on information and air views on issues that affect the community last Monday and had to have a very expensive operation to give him a mechanical knee! Thank goodness the rest of him is in tact as he is a very much loved member of our family. Although I do realize its not the drivers fault if an animal suddenly runs into the road but if that vehicle isn't going so fast they stand a better chance. This aside, I still think speed control on Fairlands is very much an issue which needs to be addressed. What do other residents think? From concerned resident of Dynevor Place. Speeding Dear Editor This week everyone locally received a letter from the council, with a survey regarding parking around the "area", which I think is interesting but not sure beneficial to everyone. I was wondering if anything has been said or done about trying to reduce the speed people drive around Fairlands? I am horrified when I see some drivers approaching and driving away from the roundabout at a ridiculous speed. There is a sharp bend in the road where Kiln Meadows meets Dynevor Place, the amount of times I see people picking up speed along Kiln Meadows to suddenly find a sharp bend in the road, and end up almost on 2 wheels coming round that corner. I for one would welcome speed humps to slow the traffic down. We have many elderly people trying to cross the roads, as well as children, it is a worry with the speeding vehicles especially during the school run times. My cat was hit by a car near the roundabout The tree is back! Dear Editor No! Yes it has! A tree has re-appeared on the small roundabout in Sandpit Heath, it’s a Portuguese Laurel, which is evergreen. The tree flowers in spring and has berries in the autumn. Will the third attempt stand the test of time after what has happened before? Previous trees planted have been damaged, run over and sawn down. We do hope so, third time lucky, God willing. The tree was planted at their own expense by local residents, John and myself from Sandpit Heath at “Fairylands,” who also intend to plant some spring bulbs around the base of the tree. Brian Letters continued on page 9 6 A. ALEXANDER BUILDERS Established 1989 Office 01483 423732 Mobile 07984439276 Registered No. A107023 Double & Single Storey Extensions Studios & Renovations Loft Conversions Kitchens & Conservatories Full Architect & Engineers Calculations At A. Alexander Builders we pride ourselves on ensuring our customers quality work is undertaken by registered professional trade’s man at a competitive price. All work undertaken is fully insured & has a 3 year guarantee with steel construction guaranteed for ten years Email: office@aalexanderbuilders.co.uk 7 www.aalexanderbuilders.co.uk 8 with old motorcycles). Which brings me to the reason for writing. I am looking to rent a small workshop in the area for my woodwork, and I would be very grateful if any of your readers have or know of anywhere they might think suitable. Keep up the goodwork! A. Harvey (Mr) Mob. 07958104759 Home. 237328 British Legion Poppy Day Dear Editor I would like to thank all the Poppy Sellers who this year raised £1263.97. This is an increase of £300 on 2013 for our area and our appreciation goes to everyone who donated to this very worth while cause. Sandra Morgan Editors Note: Thank you Andrew for your kind comments for all the magazine team who do give up many hours in getting the magazine through the letterbox. Has anyone a suggestion for Andrew in his quest for finding a small work shop to rent? Thank you Dear Editor I would very much like to thank the kind gentleman who gave me a lift home with a heavy load from Rokers farm shop on Wednesday the 21st January. Ann Hillyer Thank you for the magazine Dear Editor I live in Gravetts Lane and am a regular reader of your excellent magazine, and wish to thank all concerned in the production of this. I keep bees and attach for your consideration an article and a couple of ‘photos on beekeeping which I hope people would find interesting. Hugh C. Gravetts Lane Looking for a Workshop Dear Editor, Firstly I would like to congratulate you and the team for all the continuing hard work producing 'our' local magazine. I am a Carpenter who lives locally on the Aldershot road junction with Liddington Hall Drive. Many of your readers may well have seen me at the front of my property working away on a cabinet or two (or more often than not tinkering Editors note: Thank you Hugh. You will find Hugh’s article on page 13 Add – a – Letter Add a letter to each of the words on the left and then make an anagram to fit the clue on the right. Example: CHAT PATCH REPAIR DRAW -- -- -- -- -- TROPHY BEAK -- -- -- -- -- SHATTER NAME -- -- -- -- -- MINISTER’S HOUSE LAST -- -- -- -- -- FALTER TINS -- -- -- -- -- GERMAN BEER MUG RAID -- -- -- -- -- JOURNAL Answers on page 25 9 Replacement of Royal Yacht Britannia? I did write before Christmas to Ann Milton to ask for her views and possible endorsement on a replacement Royal Yacht Britannia. A grateful, proud nation repays and rewards it’s Monarch. Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth 11, our most loyal and long serving Queen. Next year I believe Her Majesty will be our longest serving Monarch after Queen Victoria, sixty three years, what an achievement (1952-2015). I did write earlier this year to Boris Johnson, Mayor of London, on his views, regarding this project, as I thought he was just the chap to instigate a replacement Britannia, what with his charisma and charm. I got a very nice letter back thanking me for my suggestion; however they had no plans at this current time. My proposal is for a replacement yacht, paid for by donations and subscriptions from a grateful and proud nation. I for one would be willing to make a good contribution, and I am sure other like minded people would want to contribute also. Plus I am sure British Steel and Rolls-Royce would contribute materials and expertise to this plan of a new yacht, built by the finest British workmanship and possibly constructed at Portsmouth. This would show the world that we can still build the finest ships here in Britain. Especially now would be a good time as we are out of recession and the Nation is experiencing growth again, unlike Europe. I would like to survey local feeling regarding this project as here we have a good mix of people on the estate and surrounding areas. I would like to hear from any readers of the magazine who are interested. Brian Christmas Editors note: Please contact the editor with any comments on the above via phone, email or note through the letterbox which will then be passed onto Brian. 01483 234667, sheilawillis@hotmail.co.uk, 38 Gumbrells Close 25th February 25th March The Gallery is also open the first Weds of each month 2 -4pm as well as bank holiday Mondays 2-4pm and we would love to see anyone from Fairlands. Some may well know about the local people Sime drew his caricatures of whilst sitting drinking in the New Inn pub (site of the White Lyon and Dragon')! 10 Trees and Loooove!! From Sheila, the editor: Boris, our magazine mascot, is this month involved with all the valentine rituals, I do hope he finds true love! So I thought I would do some articles about trees as I am sure Boris loves these!! T he Lime Tree. Because of its heart shaped leaves, the lime tree was dedicated to Venus, the goddess of love. Its leaves and flowers are said to have many healing qualities and you can buy lime flower teas in health food shops. One of the nicest features of lime trees is their flowers which hang in little clusters and often have a lovely sent. Bees are highly attracted to the flowers and make a delicious honey. The Cedar Tree. These are of great character and can grow to an enormous size. On Victorian estates they were often planted next to copper beeches and monkey puzzle trees. It produces oil that has a spicy smell and is poisonous to insects and animals. One way ancient Egyptians made mummies was by injecting cedar oil into a body and leaving it to dissolve all the soft organs. They then drained off the oil and were left with the preserved skin and bones . Nice!!! Cedar of Lebanon forests once grew across Lebanon but the timbers were used up on buildings such as King Solomon’s Palace and the Temple of Jerusalem. An ancient grove survives, known as The Cedars of God and is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Oak. The symbol of British strength and power is often depicted by the oak tree. But did you know that out of about 600 species of oak, only two are native to the UK! Through history it has been a source of timber for ship building and for making into furniture. The fairies have drinking cups made from the acorns and pigs love to eat them! Another piece of information from your editor, (it’s amazing what you turn up when researching stuff!), is that each year pigs are released into the New Forest for 60 days to eat acorns which would otherwise poison the ponies. This is apparently called the “pannage season” Sweet Gum Trees. Known by the name of Liquidambars are usually grown for their superb autumn colour. The maple-like leaves turn brilliant shades of orange and red. Resin extracted from the trunk of the tree has many medicinal uses and can be made into a gum to freshen the breath and clean teeth. Canadian Redwood. Bob and I on a trip to California visited the Muir Forest. It was magnificent and full of these wonderful giants. The forest was about 12 miles north of San Francisco. But the largest living tree in the world, by volume is called “General Sherman”. It stands in the giant forest of Sequoia National Park in Tulare County in California. It stands 83.8m high (274.9 feet) and its girth at 6ft is 24,10m (79 feet). The circumference at the ground level is 31.3m (102.6ft) Now Boris would surely love that tree!! 11 FULL, BATHROOM, CLOAKROOM REFURBISHMENT INCLUDING TILING, CENTRAL HEATING, EXTRA RADIATORS ALL GENERAL PLUMBING UNDERTAKEN CITY & GUILDS, & WRAS QUALIFIED & FULLY INSURED NO CALL OUT CHARGE FOR FAIRLANDS, LIDDINGTON HALL OR GRAVETTS LANE RESIDENTS 01483 835132 - 07757745895 CHECKATRADE MEMBER ID NO 321714 TOIL & TRUG Experienced and qualified (RHS) lady gardeners. Locally based. Happy to do oneoff, occasional or regular visits, to suit your garden's needs. All maintenance/planting work taken on: * Pruning * Mowing * Weeding * Border or container planting * Hedgetrimming * Tidying etc Please call: Julie 01483 851115 or Sue 07919470400 or visit www.toilandtrug.co.uk M.A. DURANT MATHEMATICS YOUR LOCAL PAINTER AND DECORATOR A sympathetic teacher, keen to put the fun back into mathematics, has vacancies on Fairlands for students from Year 1 to GCSE. CRB checked ESTABLISHED 30 YEARS TANYA SCRIVENER B. Ed(Hons) TEL: 01483 833241 Tel: 01483 569709 12 Ever thought of beekeeping? G uildford Division is your local division of Surrey Beekeepers’ Association which is a registered charity. The Division started in 1920 and currently has around 200 members who are very friendly and happy to welcome new beekeepers in order to promote the craft of beekeeping. The Division has two apiaries. One is at Newlands Corner and is for members to place hives on a temporary basis. The other and our newer apiary, is our lovely teaching apiary at Birtley House, Bramley. It is in a beautiful setting with wonderful views and has excellent facilities for members. Here we have a large number of hives for new beekeepers to obtain the experience and help that they need before starting out on their own. We hold Theory and Practical courses for both beginners and not so new beekeepers at Birtley in a purpose built facility. The Theory Courses start in January and run in the evenings (7.30 to 9.30pm) for 8 weeks. The costs are £75.00 plus the cost of a recommended book and include tea/coffee. The Practical Course will follow on in April at a similar cost. Then members may purchase a nucleus of bees (subject to availability) and keep them there for up to a year. They are also given an experienced mentor if they wish. During the season when the weather is sufficiently warm for bees to be flying, we hold open sessions each Saturday at Birtley House. Inspecting the bees. Beekeepers gather to discuss their bees and new beekeepers can get hands-on experience of actually working with the bees themselves. The honey bee is greatly endangered as most people will know from recent publicity. There were 1,250,000 hives in the UK one hundred years ago. Now, there are about 250,000. So if you feel like becoming a beekeeper, joining a club where you have access to great expertise and training and where you will be assisted with obtaining your first bees is an excellent way to start. If you are interested, please contact our Chairman, Jane Hall, on 01483 282958 or email janeandhughhall@aol.com or guildfordbeekeepers@gmail.com Hugh Coakley Gravetts Lane Apiary meeting at Birtley House. 13 Editors Note: Thank you Jill for sending in the following. It is very thought provoking. The Train Journey Life is like a journey on a train . . . with its stations... with changes of routes . . . and with accidents! unnoticed; we won't even know when they vacated their seats and got off the train! This train ride will be full of joy, sorrow, fantasy, expectations, hellos, good-byes and farewells. A good journey is helping, loving, having a good relationship with all co-passengers and making sure that we give our best to make their journey comfortable. The mystery of this fabulous journey is: We do not know at which station we ourselves are going to get off. So, we must live in the best way - adjust, forget, forgive and offer the best of what we have. It is important to do this because when the time comes for us to leave our seat we should leave behind beautiful memories for those who will continue to travel on the train of life." W e board this train when we are born and our parents get our ticket. We believe they will always travel on this train with us. However, at some station our parents will get off the train, leaving us alone on this journey. As time goes by, other passengers will board the train, many of whom will be significant - our siblings, friends, children, and even the love of our life. Many get off during the journey and leave a permanent vacuum in our lives. Many will go Fairlands Weather for December T he month of December was very mild and dry and although rain fell on 13 days during the month, the total was only 41.25mm (less than 1¾ of an inch) and only 52% of the average. The wettest day was on the 12th when 12.00mm of rain was recorded. There were 5 air frost during the month, with the coldest night on the 31st, showing a minimum temperature of –3.4c. The temperatures during the month were nearly 1 degree above the average at night, whilst daytime ones were about half a degree above. The total rainfall for 2014 of 1,077.05mm (42½ inches) was the wettest year on my records. Jack Sun BORIS 14 New to Fairlands Community Centre Childrens Dance Classes and Adult Fitness Classes Childrens dance classes are offered in Ballet, Tap and Musical theatre for children aged 2 to 9 years old. Adult Aerobics Fitness Class running Friday mornings Please contact Nicola S)ddard 07508028171 s)ddarddance.wix.com/s)ddarddancefitness 15 FLG BAR Forthcoming Events February 2015 For more details see individual ads in each months FLGCA Magazine Everyone is welcome young or old, all you need is a sense of fun and enthusiasm. Date Fri 6th February Event Time Bingo - cash prizes 8pm - 9.30pm Gronya Sat 7th February Wed 18th February 60s/70s/80s/90s/00s, pop, modern, country . . . Whatever you want 8.30pm till late Quiz 8.30pm Prizes, Play Your Cards Right, Raffle and Rounds for all the family Fri 20th February Bingo - cash prizes 8pm- 9.30pm Fri 6th March Bingo - cash prizes 8pm - 9.30pm Sat 7th March Wed 18th March Matt Black Music and comedy from the Piano Man 8.30pm - late Quiz 8.30pm Prizes, Play Your Cards Right, Raffle and Rounds for all the family Fri 20th March Bingo - cash prizes 8pm - 9.30pm Fri 3rd April Bingo - cash prizes 8pm - 9.30pm 11th April - Nitetrain Danny Edwardson and Pete Smith are Nitetrain, brilliantly covering the stuff everybody knows and loves from the Beatles to Kings of Leon. 2nd May - Elvis Hes’ back - all those Elvis numbers and much, much more! 6th June - Stylettes The Stylettes guarantee a great show with great tunes that takes in the 50s era of Rock’n’Roll (Elvis, Buddy Holly), The 60s beat boom (Beatles, Stones, Kinks) 60s girl groups (Ronettes, Chiffons) and some soul classics too (Aretha, Blue Brothers) Normal bar opening hours Evenings: Sunday-Wednesday 7.30-11pm Thursday 7.30m-11.30pm Friday and Saturday 7.30pm-Midnight Lunchtimes: 12 noon-2pm Friday and 12 noon-3pm Sunday 16 Wednesday of the month starting at 8pm. To learn more contact Jenny Page, President, on 01483 538426 or Chris Humphries, Secretary, on 01483 825953. Val Dillon Fairlands WI Fairlands WI A trip to the theatre, a visit to Watts Gallery and an outing to Alresford are planned for members of Fairlands WI this spring. Jenny Page and her fellow committee members have organised an exciting list of speakers for the year, including Graham Cornick whose fascinating talks about wild life have been enjoyed in the past. The speaker at the January meeting was David Rose. He showed photographs of old Guildford and evoked memories of Guildford High Street shops, which have either long gone or have changed dramatically over the years. The WI is hoping to run a table top sale in April and a family craft day in November. On February 11th there will be a talk entitled “Ruth Ellis, my Sister’s Life – how I came to ghost write the book.” There will be a competition for the most interesting letter opener or paper weight. Visitors to meetings are always welcome at a nominal charge of £2. Meetings are generally held at Fairlands Community Centre on the second Fund Raising Table Top Sale Sat 11th April- 11am to 4pm Have a Spring Clean and Sell Unwanted Items If you would like a table yourself or know of anyone that would like space to sell items the cost is £10 (bring your own 6ft table) or £11 with a table provided. Please tell other people about this opportunity to have their own table. Tables will need to be booked and paid for in advance. Reserve a space now by contacting: Sheila 01483 234667 email: sheilawillis@hotmail.co.uk Weird Anagrams Rearrange these phrases and amazingly you can make the phrase next to it. THE MORSE CODE = here come dots DORMITORY = dirty room SLOT MACHINES = cash lost in me ANIMOSITY = is no amity ELECTION RESULTS = lies- let’s recount A DECIMAL POINT = I’m a dot in place THE EARTHQUAKES = that queer shake ELEVEN PLUS TWO = twelve plus one Thanks Bob M. for sending these in. 17 Thank you to Veronica for contributing these facts Facts from 1500’s, where a lot of our sayings and customs today originated from Where did "Piss Poor" come from? They used to use urine to tan animal skins, so families used to all pee in a pot. Once it was full it was taken and sold to the tannery. If you had to do this to survive you were "Piss Poor". But worse than that were the really poor folk who couldn't even afford to buy a pot. They "Didn't have a Pot to Piss in" and were the lowest of the low. clean water. Then all the other sons and men, then the women and finally the children. Last of all the babies. By then the water was so dirty you could actually lose someone in it. Hence the saying, "Don't throw the baby out with the bath water!" Raining Cats and Dogs / Canopy Beds Houses had thatched roofs-thick straw-piled high, with no wood underneath. It was the only place for animals to get warm, so all the cats and other small animals (mice, bugs) lived in the roof. When it rained it became slippery and sometimes the animals would slip and fall off the roof. Hence the saying, "It's Raining Cats and Dogs." There was nothing to stop things from falling into the house. This posed a real problem in the bedroom where bugs and other droppings could mess up your clean bed. Hence, a bed with big posts and a sheet hung over the top afforded some protection. That's how canopy beds came into existence. Bouquets Most people got married in June because they took their yearly bath in May and they still smelled pretty good by June. However, since they were starting to smell, Brides carried a bouquet of flowers to hide the body odour. Hence the custom today of carrying a bouquet when getting married. Don’t throw the baby out with the bath water! Baths consisted of a big tub filled with hot water. Don’t throw the baby out with the bath water The man of the house had the privilege of the nice Dirt poor / threshold In a house the floor was dirt. Only the wealthy had something other than dirt. Hence the saying, "Dirt poor." The wealthy had slate floors that would get slippery in the winter when wet, so they spread thresh (straw) on the floor to help keep their footing. As the winter wore on, they added more thresh until, when you opened the door, it would all start slipping outside. A piece of wood was placed in the entrance-way. Hence: a Threshold. 6th and 20th February 6th and 20th March More next Month! 18 Happy Wishes RECYCLING RITA A poem by Anne Martin FIVE ROBINS IN A TREE THAT'S QUITE SOMETHING SHOULD YOU SEE, FOR THE ROBIN LIKES TO BE SINGING ALONE HAPPILY FOUR DEER IN A GLADE THAT'S QUITE SOMETHING LOOK AND STAY FOR THE DEER HIDES IN SHADE EATING GRASS HAPPILY FEBRUARY Tues 3rd Tues 10th Tues 17th Tues 24th Recycling Green Grey and Brown Recycling Green Grey and Brown MARCH Tues 3rd Tues 10th Tues 17th Tues 24th Tues 31st Recycling Green Grey and Brown Recycling Green Grey and Brown Recycling Green Security Causing Me Problems When I was at the checkout and ready to pay for my groceries the cashier said, “Strip down, facing me." Making a mental note so I could complain to my local MP about this security rubbish, I did just as she had instructed. After the shrieking and hysterical remarks finally subsided, I found out that she was referring to how I should position my banking card!!!!!!! Nonetheless, I've been asked to shop elsewhere in the future. Thank you Mike for sending this in. THREE HEDGEHOGS ROLLED IN A BALL THAT'S QUITE SOMETHING IF YOU CALL FOR THE HEDGEHOG SLEEPS BY THE WALL SNORING GENTLY HAPPILY TWO PENGUINS IN THE SEA THAT'S QUITE SOMETHING WOULD YOU AGREE? FOR THE PENGUIN LIKES TO BE DIVING, SWIMMING HAPPILY The Beauty Hut Fairlands Shellac manicure from £20 Shellac pedicure from £20 Facials from £15 Massage from £15 Waxing from £6 Eyebrow & Eyelash tinting Visit us in lovely surroundings for a relaxing treatment, based in Fairlands. Competitive prices. Fully Qualified Therapists. ONE FAIRY ON THE WISHING TREE CLOSE YOUR EYES, CAN YOU SEE? MAKE YOUR WISHES ONE, TWO, THREE THE FAIRY MAY GRANT THEM HAPPILY. 10% off first treatment To book call Carris 07468 604822 www.beautyhut.co.uk 19 MEN – DO YOU UNDERSTAND WOMEN? I the other way around as well, and one of the reasons why men don’t understand about women’s feeling about handbags, shoes and clothes, is that many only have the bare essentials in their wardrobes themselves, which makes a woman’s shoe and clothes collection seem huge, especially when men don’t understand the need for them all. In the list of topics which bewilder men, mood swings came top, followed by shopping being a social event, and the time it took women to get ready. Myself, as a man, I’m well past the time when it bothered me to any great extent, one comes to accept it as part of life, and modern man is different. Their clothes and shoes probably match their partners and have you seen how long it takes a young man to prepare to go out these days! (I have to back track a bit to get this past The Editor!!!!!) Robert ( Bob Willis) read an article recently about a survey of 2000 men, listing things men don’t understand about women, and I must admit I found myself agreeing with some of what was said. Taking an age to get ready to go out, and always going to the lavatory in pairs are among the top 50 things. The survey also found the men don’t understand women’s obsession with shoes and handbags, their love of candles and their need for scatter cushions. The contents of their handbags, expensive haircuts and constant diets also perplex the average man. The claim to have ‘nothing to wear’ when standing in front of a wardrobe full of clothes also made the list. In the study it says the average man was confused by his partner six times a week. (Really as little as that!) Most men found the differences endearing, but some admitted it sometimes led to arguments. (Define endearing!) It’s not all one way, however, it does work 20 A quick walk with friends and you’ll feel energised and ready to tackle the day It's easy to start walking Walking makes you happy and keeps you healthy. Over 70,000 people walk with Walking for Health regularly. We'll support you to get started too. Getting involved with your local Walking for Health scheme couldn't be easier. Find the health walk scheme closest to you. Visit the national Walking for Health web-site: http://www.walkingforhealth.org.uk and enter your postcode or place name in the search box. You'll then find all the information you need to join a group for regular walks. Join one of our walk groups. It will give you the chance to explore the outdoors, get to know your local area and meet new people. Regular walking has many benefits: improved mental health, helps prevent diabetes, helps to reduce weight, boosts your immune system, prevents development of osteoporosis and osteoarthritis in certain groups, improved muscle strength, and functioning of heart and lungs, helps reduce blood pressure, can have a significant impact on the risks associated with two of the most common forms of cancer.... and you make new friends! Just come along. It’s free! Wear waterproof footwear, bring a raincoat on rainy days and set out. Every step matters. Email Guildfordwfh@outlook.com For more information visit www.walkingforhealth.org.uk earlier crops of vegetables such as peas, place a cloche over the soil to warm it up for a few weeks before sowing. Force rhubarb by covering the crown with an upturned bucket or bin, this will give you nice young growth in about 8 weeks’ time. Make a note of what you might like to plant in hanging baskets and tubs and either look to buy plug plants or, if you are feeling green fingered, why not try sowing a few seeds. Don’t forget to keep putting out food and fresh water for the birds. G GARDEN TIPS FOR FEBRUARY W ith unseasonal weather during December and most of January our poor gardens don’t know if they are coming or going. Daffodils were shooting in December and if we don’t get any cold spells will be flowering very early this Spring. Watch out in the local press for gardens that will be open in February as this is a great time to visit gardens to see displays of snowdrops. If it is dry enough then take the chance and mow the lawn but remember to keep the blades up high. Remember to protect pots from frost by raising them off the ground if possible and wrapping in fleece or bubble wrap. Mid to late February is a good time to start pruning things like Roses, Wisteria and summer flowering Clematis. Trim off the old leaves of Hellebores to display the flowers better. To get JANUARY CLUB MEETING T he topic was “The Secret Life of the Mole” and was presented by Chris Stewart who is a certificated mole catcher. The mole turns out to be a very clever fellow although he is virtually blind he has a very sensitive nose and an excellent sense of where he is in his tunnels. The story of Wind in the Willows gives the impression of a very loveable creature but if you do manage to catch one alive then they can be vicious. In the 1880’s mole catchers were one of the best paid 21 labourers and could earn as much as £40/50 per year which was as much, if not more, than a teachers pay. The skins were widely used for clothing, things like trousers, hats and coats and the mole catcher would sell these at 2s 6d per dozen. A solitary moles territory can cover 0.25 to 4 acres and they can tunnel 18 meters a day, they need about 200 meters of tunnels to give them the amount of food they need to survive, 20 worms a day and they can also immobilise worms with a bite to the head section which they then store. The damage they do to gardens and farms can be very extensive. Their life span is approximately 3 years and the female has one litter a year of between 2 to 7 kits. The female is only on heat once a year and after her kits have left she changes to be more like a male, this increases her testosterone levels making her more aggressive towards intruders. Farmers will employ a mole catcher because they could lose crops if there is a bad infestation. They also might lose animals with Listeria which is picked up from bacteria in the soil of a mole hill. The Romans used to catch moles and traps over the years have changed a lot, many of which are no longer legal. There are only a couple of types available for use by the general public but care should always be taken when setting them. It was a very good talk and club members left with a much better understanding of the problems they face when being invaded by a solitary mole. Our meetings are held at the Emman uel Parish Centre in Shepherds Lane, Stoughton starting at 8pm. The next meeting is on Tuesday February 13th when Paolo Arrigo (Franchi Seeds) will give his talk “From Seed to the Plate”. Visitors are always welcome. 22 VALENTINES WORDSEARCH A H C N J F A F C O K C G B D F J A L D N M P A E L M J U L I E T S A R G S C M A E D I K H S K G A N G E C M K H D G I Q A O B C R R E W K C D F U J E D I U A F L E Q E J A L S I B A H P C K H O J F B N M W M F S E O S D N E I F A N Q V G G I O J C P A G D O I U B D Q G R T K E K L R F H G P C S J M K N U C O F U H L F J F I A F E L J W L V I B R I E K B E H A G E C Q C T D G E F A W G O A H P D G H D E O E N C S T Q E N C V D J S M G A U B C K D A P A L F L T V L M K E U K F G L A H O M L H U A N U H G A T N S C D S V L I K O R G C R G K W E P I T I H R A C F M C R H T A P B W V T A F C C P A O E J O P D F B N I T O H J V R S N G C B L H E A R T R D C L P R I E O T F B E H C N G S E O J A H G J A L M S K P Q A D K J D E D A L F K T E W F S E H C M C I A I E A H M C G P O E M K G A K N A Your going to love this months Valentines wordsearch with all your heart. All of the words on the right appear in the grid above in various ways, they can be forwards, backwards, diagonal or horizontal or even horizontally backwards. So be a card, gift yourself with a cup(id) of tea, put (p)ink to paper and rose to the challenge. But keep an eye on the time, you don’t want to be (choco)late for anything . . . LOL (Laugh out Loud) A maid asked the lady of the house for a pay increase. Her boss was annoyed at this and asked “Now Maria, why do you think you deserve a pay increase”? Maria: “There are three reasons why I want an increase. The first is that I iron better than you” Lady Boss: “Who said you iron better than me?” Maria: “Your husband said so” Lady Boss: “Oh” Maria: “The second reason is that I am a better cook than you” Lady Boss: “Nonsense, who said that you are a better cook than me?” Maria: “Your husband did” Lady Boss: “Oh” Maria: “My third reason is that I am a better lover than you” Lady Boss: really furious now. “Did my husband say that?” Maria: “No the gardener did”!! Lady Boss: “Alright so how much do you want”? 23 Love Sweetheart Rose Poem Hugs Gift Cupid Flowers Heart Chocolate Romeo Dove Red Card Juliet Kisses Music Pink Romance Meal HARRY CATER HALL BOOKINGS - FEBRUARY Day Date Time Sun No Bookings 1st Mon 2nd 10.00 - 10.30 10.30 - 11.00 16.00 - 17.00 17.00 - 18.00 3rd Wed 4th Thurs 5th Toddler Ballet (2-4Yrs) HH2 Toddler Tap (2-4yrs) HH2 Performance Tap (4-6yrs) HH2 Contemporary Ballet (4-6yrs) HH2 Table Tennis Thurs 12th 09.55 - 10.55 16.30 - 19.30 Fitsteps (HH) Rainbows & Brownies (WH/K) Fri 09.30 - 10.30 10.00 - 13.30 Aerobics/Bodytone (HH1) Gaynor White Private Booking (HH2) Crossroads (HH1) 13th No Bookings Sun 15th No Bookings 13.30 - 15.00 18.00 - 21.00 19.00 - 20.00 Toddler Ballet/Tap (2-4yrs) HH1 Yoga (HH2) Art (HH2) Police Surgery (CR) Mon 16th Tue 17th 19.00 - 23.00 13.30 - 15.00 18.00 - 21.00 Table Tennis Yoga (HH2) Art (HH2) 09.55 - 10.55 14.00 - 16.00 17.45 - 19.30 Zumba (HH1) Whist (CR) Guides (WH/K/CR) Wed 18th 14.00 - 16.00 Whist (CR) Thurs 19th No Bookings 09.55 - 10.55 16.30 - 19.30 Fitsteps (HH1) Rainbows & Brownies (WH/K) Fri 20th 14.15 - 16.45 Café Fairlands (HH1) Sat 21st 18.30 - 23.45 Jive (WH/K/Bar) Sun 22nd 13.30 - 16.30 Private Booking -Child's Party (WH/K) Mon 23rd 10.00 - 10.30 10.30 - 11.00 16.00 - 17.00 17.00 - 18.00 19.00 - 23.00 Toddler Ballet (2-4Yrs) HH2 Toddler Tap (2-4yrs) HH2 Performance Tap (4-6yrs) HH2 Contemporary Ballet (4-6yrs) HH2 Table Tennis 24th 13.30 - 15.00 15.30 - 18.00 18.00 - 21.00 Yoga (HH2) Toddler Ballet/Tap (2-4yrs) HH2 Art (HH2) Wed 25th 09.55 - 10.55 17.45 - 19.30 Zumba (HH) Guides (WH/K/CR) Thurs 26th 09.55 - 10.55 16.30 - 19.30 Fitsteps (HH) Rainbows & Brownies (WH/K) Fri 27th 09.30 - 10.30 11.30 - 13.30 Aerobics / Bodytone (HH2) Crossroads (HH1/K) Sat 28th 14.00 - 17.00 18.30 - 23..45 Guides Thinking Day (WH/K) Line Dancing (WH/K/Bar) 15.30 - 18.00 09.30 - 10.30 14.15 - 16.45 Aeorbics/Bodytone (HH2) Café Fairlands (HH1) Sat 7th 17.30 - 20.30 Private Booking- Eductional Sun 8th 08.30 - 16.00 Boxer Dogs - Private Booking (WH/K) Mon 9th 10.00 - 10.30 10.30 - 11.00 16.00 - 17.00 Toddler Ballet (2-4Yrs) HH2 Toddler Tap (2-4yrs) HH2 Performance Tap (4-6yrs) HH2 Contemporary Ballet (4-6yrs) HH2 Table Tennis Hall Committee Meeting (CR) 17.00 - 18.00 19.00 - 23.00 20.00 - 21.00 Wed 11th Event 14th 6th 10th Time 11.30 - 14.30 Fri Tue Day Date Sat 19.00 - 22.00 Tue Event 13.30 - 15.00 15.30 - 18.00 18.00 - 21.00 Yoga (HH2) Toddler Ballet/Tap (2-4yrs) HH2 Art (HH2) 09.55 - 10.55 17.45 - 19.30 19.45 - 22.30 Zumba (HH) Guides (WH/K/CR) WI (WH) Tue MH = Main Hall; HH1 = Half Hall (stage end); HH2 = Half Hall; CR = Common Room; K = Kitchen; CtteeR = Committee Room Please call the Hall Booking Team on 07932141405 for ALL hall enquiries and bookings. Please note this phone is not always answered due to work and other commitments. Please leave a message and your call will be returned as soon as possible. The Hall is available for hire for private parties. Our hire rates are very competitive with other halls in the area and we offer excellent facilities including a fully fitted kitchen and full bar facilities. 24 Paraprosdokians Date night. A sure fire hit the the ladies. Thank you Mike for sending these in. Enjoy! Paraprosdokians (Winston Churchill loved them) are figures of speech in which the latter part of a sentence or phrase is surprising or unexpected. 1. Where there's a will, I want to be in it. 2. The last thing I want to do is hurt you. But it's still on my list. 3. Since light travels faster than sound, some people appear bright until you hear them speak. 4. If I agreed with you, we'd both be wrong. 5. We never really grow up, we only learn how to act in public. 6. War does not determine who is right - only who is left. 7. Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit . . . Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad. 8. To steal ideas from one person plagiarism. To steal from many is research. 9. 14. To be sure of hitting the target, shoot first and call whatever you hit the target. 15. Going to church doesn't make you a Christian any more than standing in a garage makes you a car. is 16. You're never too old to learn something stupid. I didn't say it was your fault, I said I was blaming you. 17. I'm supposed to respect my elders, but its getting harder and harder for me to find one now. 10. In filling out an application, where it says, 'In case of emergency, Notify:' I put 'DOCTOR'. 11. Women will never be equal to men until they can walk down the street with a bald head and a beer gut, and still think they are sexy. Answers to Add a Letter 12. You do not need a parachute to skydive. You only need a parachute to skydive twice. 13. 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