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St Peter’s Church

Hambledon Parish Magazine, August 2012,

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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 [email protected]

Malthouse Lane

Hambledon GU8 4HG

Curate The Rev David Jenkins 01483 416084

6 Quartermile Road Godalming GU7 1TG

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

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 groups

Crèche, Pre-School: Georgina Aylward 01428 682591

School Years 1-6: Alwyn Webb 01483 425244

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

Home Groups meet regularly on Monday afternoons and Wednesday evenings at various locations. Details from the Rev Catherine McBride. Tel: 01483 421267

Alpha details and information from

John & Jeannie Postill Tel: 01428 687968

Baptisms, Weddings and Funerals contact

Hambledon and Busbridge Church Office

Tel No: 01483 421267 (Mon – Friday, 9.30am – 12.30pm)

Where there is sickness or where a visit would be valued,

contact the Church Warden

The Rector is normally off duty on Fridays

The Associate Vicar is normally off duty on Fridays

The nearest Roman Catholic churches are St Teresa of

Avila, Chiddingfold (Fr Chris Bergin 01428 643877);

St Edmund, Croft Rd, Godalming and St Joseph’s,

Milford (Fr Michael 01483 416880)

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Rector’s Reflections – August

O K… who stole the sun? Would whoever has taken it away please give us our sun back?

On a more serious note… the Olympics are here so here are two quotes:

W e will soon be in the midst of the Olympics and because of this I have many Scripture verses

to choose from. The Bible is full of sporting imagery.

Instead, I have chosen something which requires a little more thought. A few weeks ago I

was asked to lead the opening prayers at Surrey County Council. The reason I used those quotes for a

Council Chamber also stands for using them in a piece when we have a busy Olympic summer ahead of

us. Not only that, we are in a busy time locally too. We have had Jubilee events and village fetes. In

the church we have welcomed the Rev David Jenkins and the Rev James Gibson.

David is already well known in Hambledon and is what the church terms a ‘locally ordained

vicar’. James will be with us for up to half a decade before he goes on to lead a parish elsewhere.

James explained it well when he was asked what the next few years will mean for both of them. He re-

plied “we are vicars in training; with L plates on… we get to try things out and Simon gets to pick up the

pieces”. David and James are both clergy across Busbridge and Hambledon area but it is likely that

David will spend more time involved with Hambledon on a Sunday and James around Busbridge; if only

because Catherine is overseeing David’s training and Simon doing the same for James.

If we look forward we have the church holiday club (23-27th August) and then in September we

are inviting everyone connected with the church to a special away-day together at King Edward’s

School in Witley (30th Sept).

In between it all we have the Olympics. What does ‘wise as a serpent…’ have to do with all this?

Queen Elizabeth 1st used to attend thrice weekly court sermons and prayers during Lent by sitting at a

window in her Whitehall Palace. During her father’s reign an outdoor pulpit had been built; facing the

royal council chamber; and the preacher would stand and bellow at the Monarch sitting in their room.

In 1596 one Rev Anthony Rudd preached a sermon towards Queen Elizabeth where he dared to

urge her “to prepare her soul for death”. The Queen opened the window and shouted “that the greatest of

clerks are not always the wisest of men”.

The Queen may have been offended, but she was accurate. We will see great achievement in

the Olympics, we have two great new clergy in the church team, we may have achieved great things in

our own arena of work or life but the greatness of position does not automatically confer wisdom.

Snakes and serpents usually get a bad press in the Bible but to be wise as serpent means, like a

snake coiled for the strike: discerning the motives of the heart, watching the eyes of those in the race

alongside us and sensing the subtle movements of the soul. Wisdom in the Bible is often associated

with prudence. Not running. Not forcing the pace for personal ends. Not taking unfair advantage. Not

assuming that because you won a race you have authority to assume you will always be the richest in

prizes and in life.

What of innocence as of a dove? Innocence does not mean giving your opponent the advantage

in a race, business or life. It is about protecting the integrity of your soul before God. The Rev Anthony

Rudd had innocence in spades. He was innocent to speak the truth rather than offer something which

would be a false promise. You know that doves do not bite in anger. While not docile, they are gentle.

What might gentleness of Christ appear like in the Olympics? In Busbridge and Hambledon as

a growing church? In our own lives? The place where we are the ‘leader’ of a family, a community or a

voluntary group?

A leader is best when people barely know he [sic] exists. When his work is done, his aim fulfilled, they will say,

we did it ourselves. Lao Tzu (Chinese philosopher 6thBC)

“Be wise as a serpent and innocent as a dove” Jesus (c33AD) The Bible


S imon, Catherine and James Gibson, (one of our new curates), plus 19 members of the two PCCs met on 16

July in Busbridge. Since our last meeting in June most of the 12 working groups (eg, HR, finance, church

buildings) have met and drawn up policy documents on their role and functions, which had been sent out by e-mail

before the meeting, These were discussed and mostly approved!

The audio visual system for Hambledon is in hand, quotes are still being sought. A policy is being drawn up

regarding the maintenance of the churchyard.

The next joint PCC meeting will be in mid-September.

Sunday 7 October: Harvest Festival breakfast followed by an all-age service

5th August 9.30 am Holy Communion (BCP)

9th Sunday after Trinity 11.00 am All Age Worship

____________________________________________________

12th August 9.30 am Morning Prayer (BCP) said

10th Sunday after Trinity 11.00 am Holy Communion

____________________________________________________

19th August 9.30 am Holy Communion (BCP)

11th Sunday after Trinity 11.00 am Morning Worship

____________________________________________________

23rd to 26th August Holiday Club at Busbridge School ____________________________________________________

26th August 9.30 am Morning Prayer (BCP)

12th Sunday after Trinity 11.00 am Combined Holiday Club Service at Busbridge ____________________________________________________

Please note that during the school holidays there are no formal children’s groups

during the services: however, suitable activities will be available.

Groups restart on 9th September.

And in September 2nd September 9.30 am Holy Communion (BCP)

13th Sunday after Trinity 11.00 am All-Age Worship

Also in September, we will be holding preparation sessions for our confirmation service on October 3rd. For more information, please contact

Simon Taylor or Catherine McBride at the Benefice Office on 01483-421267.

____________________________________________________

Services at St. John’s, Busbridge

8.30 am 1st & 3rd Sundays Morning Prayer

2nd & 4th Sundays Holy Communion

10.00 am During August Joint service in Church

6.30 pm Benefice Evening Worship

CHURCH CALENDAR CHURCH CALENDAR CHURCH CALENDAR CHURCH CALENDAR August 2012 August 2012 August 2012 August 2012

Notes from the PCC Meeting

Perhaps it would look something like this:

A leader is best when people barely know he exists.

When his work is done, his aim fulfilled, they will say, we did it ourselves. Lao Tzu

Here’s to a great Olympics, Summer (with some sun?*), Holiday Club and Church Away Day.

Simon Taylor, Rector, Hambledon and Busbridge

* maybe a prayer

answered ? - Ed


PARISH & PEOPLE

M any congratulations to David Jenkins and

James Gibson, who were ordained Dea-

cons at Guildford Cathedral on Sunday July

1st. David, pictured below after the ordination service,

we know well as he has been involved in Busbridge

and Hambledon as a Reader over many years and we

are delighted that all his hard work and studying has

culminated in his ordination.

At Hambledon we were delighted to meet James

Gibson on Sunday 15th July. James comes to the

United Benefice of Busbridge and Hambledon for a

four-year training period. He has a wife and two young

children and

lives in Go-

dalming. We

look forward

to his ministry

amongst us. To

both David and

James, Ham-

bledon extends

a very warm

welcome as the

two of them undertake what we might call their

“Reverend” duties.

This month would have been the 90th birthday of our

much-loved Colleen Perkin. Colleen, a kindly lady

with a good sense of humour and a down to earth atti-

tude, sadly died earlier this year but at the time of her

‘special’ birthday we remember her with affection.

We cannot round off this write-up without mentioning

the sterling work carried out by our magazine editors

in producing such wonderful magazines for June and

July, which covered the Jubilee Celebrations. They

certainly did the village proud and the lay-out and pho-

tographs have given rise to much praise which we

hope they have received from many villagers. Well

done, and thank you for all the hard work and effort

which we know such a production required.

Still on the subject of Jubilees, our congratulations this

month go to our good friends Mic and Sylvia Cole-

man who celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary.

Well done and love from us all. The Rev David and wife Elizabeth

One park bench One park bench One park bench One park bench –––– four generations four generations four generations four generations

That’s right, four generations

crammed onto one park bench.

The location – Hambledon

Cricket Club’s pavilion. The

occasion – Hambledon’s Dia-

mond Jubilee fete on 2 June.

The family – let’s start with

long-time Hambledon resident

Rose Coles in the centre; to the

right is daughter Brenda and

son-in-law Keith McGovern; to

the left is granddaughter Hayley

and her husband, John; then,

from left to right, are great

grandchildren Tiger, Angel,

Teddy and Woody. Rose,

Brenda and Keith now live in

Bognor, but the family always

make it to the village fete. Great

to see them and many thanks to

Mary Grove for the picture.


C ongratulations and welcomes were in order at

the Parish Council meeting on 26 June. First of

all Mic Coleman was congratulated on his

award of the British Empire Medal in the Queen’s

Birthday Honours for “services to sport and the com-

munity in Hambledon”. All agreed that the citation

was an extremely truncated description of all that Mic

has done over so many years for the village – he has

been a mainstay of the cricket and football clubs, he

has chaired the Parish Council and he has initiated and

run numerous village events, ranging from fêtes and

flower shows to a memorable Hambledon Heritage

exhibition that filled the Village Hall for a whole

weekend.

Following her co-option as a Parish Councillor,

Karen Jones, who was attending her first meeting,

was given a warm welcome (see box), as was PC

Tracey Taylor, who had been absent from the past few

meetings but recently returned to duty after a period of

sick leave.

Councillors briefly reviewed the recent Dia-mond Jubilee celebrations and agreed that the in-

volvement of so many village groups in the organisa-

tion of the fête had made a substantial contribution to

its success. They expressed their thanks to everyone

who had been responsible for – and had contributed in

so many ways to – all the events that had taken place

over the week-end, including the editors of the Parish

Magazine for having produced two such memorable

Jubilee issues.

Three services a week The decision by Surrey County Council not only to

continue its support for the 503 bus service through

Hambledon but to increase it from two to three ser-

vices a week was a very welcome piece of news. The

service will continue to be operated by Stagecoach and

from the beginning of September it will run on Mon-

day, Wednesday and Friday mornings. The Parish

Council has agreed to work with the county council to

promote the service and its new timetable, possibly

identifying one or two key sites for bus stops along the

route between Hambledon and Godalming.

BT has tentatively agreed to repair and repaint its

telephone box outside the Village Shop – though to

date a first attempt to fix the leaking windows appears

to have failed and no painters have arrived.

Following several complaints about the present

unkempt state of St Peter’s churchyard, the Parish

Council has written to the St Peter’s parochial church

council (PCC) expressing its disappointment that grass

cutting has stopped. The Parish Council gives the PCC

an annual grant towards the costs of general mainte-

nance, an important aspect of which is considered to

be keeping the graveyard neat and tidy as a mark of

respect for those buried there, to facilitate access to

graves and to provide a pleasing aspect for passers by.

The Clerk reported on the meeting, on 25 June,

of the reconstituted Oakhurst Advisory Committee

(five members appointed by the Parish Council, two

by the National Trust), of which she was elected Chair.

It was a productive and forward-looking meeting at

which a number of important decisions were taken,

including reversion to controlled opening in 2013. The

ability to visit without appointment at week-ends, in-

troduced as an experiment in 2012, may have resulted

in a big increase in visitor numbers, but it has also put

a considerable strain on the small but dedicated team

of stewards who are the major contributors to the suc-

cess of Oakhurst.

It’s good news monthIt’s good news monthIt’s good news monthIt’s good news month

Well, nearly all good news – a Birthday Honours award for a villager, a

welcome to a new parish councillor and a boost for the local bus service.

However, the Parish Council isn’t happy with the upkeep of St Peter’s churchyard

Karen JonesKaren JonesKaren JonesKaren Jones has been co-opted to replace Sarah Stuckey on the Parish Council, writes Stewart Payne. Karen lives with her husband, a teacher, and family in Malthouse Lane. She has a career background in finance. She studied at the Univer-sity of Surrey and obtained a degree in linguistic and international studies and a postgraduate di-

ploma in technical trans-lation (German). She started her pro-fessional life as a gradu-ate trainee with the NatWest Bank and has subsequently worked for British Airways, Pruden-tial Assurance and Sur-rey University. She is now a part-time ac-counts assistant for a Witley building contrac-

tors. Karen says she has enjoyed living in Hamble-don and is looking forward to working on the coun-cil. She will assume several portfolios, including liaising with the village community shop, the parish magazine and community police team.

Mike Whittall has announced that he is standing down as he and his family are moving from the village. The parish council will begin the procedure to fill this vacancy once his resignation has been formally tendered.

Hambledon

Parish Council


Catherine introduces our new curatesCatherine introduces our new curatesCatherine introduces our new curatesCatherine introduces our new curates

Great British Summer? But dedication in the use of

gifts and talents as shown in the Olympics and

Paralympics, and by David Jenkins and James Gibson

Left to right: The Revs Catherine McBride, Margot

Spencer, Peter Shaw, James Gibson, David Mace, David Jenkins, Simon Taylor, and Andy Spencer The Rev David and Elizabeth Jenkins

I suppose this is usually the time of year when we

are out there enjoying the garden, inviting the

neighbours round for a barbeque and generally

relaxing in the sunshine…… Hmmm – don’t you just

love the Great British Summer?!

This year, of course, we also have the Olympics

and Paralympics to look forward to, with the great

spectacle of the opening celebration and all the differ-

ent events and athletes who will be competing. Who

will you be cheering for?

I’m always impressed by the dedication and

commitment that the athletes have put into their train-

ing and the pursuit of their goal. For many it has been

a long road, but they have stuck at it – kept going by

the dream that lives in them and the sense of purpose it

gives them.

At the beginning of July, the Church of Bus-

bridge and Hambledon celebrated the ordination of

David Jenkins and James Gibson as training curates

in our Benefice at a special service in Guildford Cathe-

dral (see pictures below). Both would testify to know-

ing that same sense of purpose, as God calls them to

use their gifts and talents to serve our community.

I believe God has a special purpose, a calling, for

each of us – not just those of us who work for the

church, or those who pursue their goal for an Olympic

gold. It might be here in our village, it might be in the

world of commerce, or in the field of education or

wherever we find ourselves. How might God be call-

ing you to use your gifts and talents? I think that when

we use those skills to serve and benefit others we find

a tremendous, sometimes life-changing sense of pur-

pose that can be just as rewarding as a gold medal.

James Gibson, David Jenkins and Simon Taylor

Hambledon’s pastoral leadership after the ordination service Hambledon’s pastoral leadership after the ordination service Hambledon’s pastoral leadership after the ordination service Hambledon’s pastoral leadership after the ordination service


W hat does Hambledon have in common with

Incredible Edible Todmorden, the Diocese of

Lichfield and Nick Clegg MP? More than you might

think. The web sites for all four have been chosen to

be part of a scheme run by the National Archives, the

UK government’s official archive.

The scheme’s aim is to make people aware of the

value of web archiving as a way to preserve important

information. The first stage is a pilot project involving

21 web sites nationwide, including Hambledon’s.

Paul Osborne, the Hambledon web site’s chief

developer says: “At the start of the year Surrey History

Centre chose our village website as one of three Surrey

websites for part of a new archiving project in associa-

tion with the National Archives.

“I am pleased to say that the project is now com-

pleted. This is a real feather in the cap for Hambledon

and perhaps a reflection of the quality of the content

and how it is regarded outside the village.”

For more information about the project go to

www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/archives-sector/web-

archiving-pilot.htm and don’t forget Hambledon’s web

site at www.hambledonsurrey.co.uk.

Appeal on track

A big ‘thank you’ to all who have already contrib-uted so generously to the Almshouses Appeal. Every donation is really appreciated, writes Andy Falk, the chairman of the trustees of Hamble-don’s almshouses.

Donations from the village already stand at £20,000 (including Gift Aid). With the £20,000 of ring-fenced Almshouses funds, the total is £40,000. That’s one fifth of the final target, a most encouraging start.

Our fund-raising continues as we now ap-proach charitable trusts and institutions, as well as seeking funds from local and governmental bodies. We plan to open an Almshouses page on the village website to report on our progress.

St. Dominic’s School’s groundsman, Chris

Boatman, came to the aid of Hambledon when a tree fell and blocked Lane End one Friday in mid

June. Chris, pictured here with trusty chainsaw,

was called and very quickly cut the tree and cleared

the road so normal use could resume.

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Boatman to the rescueBoatman to the rescueBoatman to the rescueBoatman to the rescue

On the evening of 26 June a Bug Hunt for insects took place in the graveyard at St Peter’s Church. The hunt was organised by Surrey Wildlife Trust and two members were on hand to see what was found. The grass had been allowed to grow and it was interesting to see the effects. Many Meadow Brown butterflies were observed – this species has done well this summer. But the highlight was a Comma caterpillar. Also, many flies, spiders and other interesting specimens were found.


SATURDAY 1st SEPTEMBER 2012

in

THE VILLAGE HALL

Sponsored by The Merry Harriers

REMEMBER this show is mainly for people who have not entered Horticultural Society shows before

The hall will be open for setting up exhibits from 9.30am to 11.30. Entry fee 10p per exhibit. First and

second prizes will be awarded when merited. Please bring your own vases.

The show will be OPEN TO THE PUBLIC from 2.00pm to 4.30pm. Refreshments will be available.

Winners should collect their prizes from Andrew Falk from 2pm.

Exhibits must not be removed before 4.30pm.

We need YOU to make the show a success

Ring 01428 683863 for more information

Flower Section

Class 1 1 flowered rose, with own foliage

2 3 flowered roses, one or more varieties

3 3 chrysanthemums, any type or variety

4 3 spray chrysanthemums

5 3 dahlias, medium or small, any type

6 1 sunflower

7 3 asters

8 3 stems marigolds, any type

9 6 stems sweet pea

10 3 stems of any flower not mentioned in this section

11 3 stems of any berrying or flowering shrub, any variety

12 A fuschia plant in a pot not exceeding 8 inches

13 A geranium in a pot not exceeding 8 inches

14 A begonia in a pot not exceeding 8 inches

15 Any other flowering plant in a pot not exceeding 8 inches

16 A foliage plant in a pot not exceeding 8 inches

Vegetable Section

17 5 potatoes, one variety

18 5 carrots

19 5 onions

20 3 beetroot

21 3 parsnips

22 3 leeks, trimmed

23 8 runner beans

Hambledon Flower, Fruit and Hambledon Flower, Fruit and Hambledon Flower, Fruit and Hambledon Flower, Fruit and

Vegetable ShowVegetable ShowVegetable ShowVegetable Show


24 8 French beans

25 8 peas

26 5 cherry tomatoes

27 3 courgettes, between 4 inches & 6 inches long

28 5 tomatoes

29 1 cucumber

30 2 cabbages

31 1 marrow not exceeding 15 inches in length

32 2 lettuce

33 2 artichokes

34 2 aubergines

35 2 peppers (any colour)

36 2 any other vegetables

Fruit Section

37 5 figs

38 5 plums, one variety

39 5 pears, one variety

40 5 dessert apples, one variety

41 5 cooking apples , one variety

42 Any other fruit exhibited on a plate

43 Any berried fruit exhibited on a plate

Miscellaneous Section

44 Largest marrow or pumpkin

45 Largest runner bean

46 Largest potato

47 A freak shaped vegetable

Floral Art Section

48 An arrangement of your choice within a space of 2’6” wide, 1’9” deep and 2’6” high. Accessories

allowed

Children’s section – 12 years and under

49 Collection of mixed vegetables grown by a child of 12 or under

50 Garden in a tray or decorated flower pot or flower arrangement in a small vase

52 Model made from fruit/vegetables/flowers

53 Painting or drawing of a flower, fruit or vegetable

54 Largest sunflower head


55 Garden in a tray or decorated plastic flower pot

56 An arrangement of your choice within a shallow box or lid (max 24” x 24”)

57 Painting of a flower or flower arrangement


58 Mustard and/or cress


Coffee Morning Coffee Morning Coffee Morning Coffee Morning Tuesday 21st August, at 11am,

in the Church Room and the third Tuesday each month

All welcome - do come

Hambletots! We are a friendly, local baby and toddler group who meet on

Wednesday mornings in Hambledon Village Hall from 10-11.30am*

We have toys for all ages, a baby area and we organise a craft activity for the older children.

Come along and meet other local parents, carers

and children over a cup of tea or coffee.

We will next meet on 5th, 12th and 19th September 5th, 12th and 19th September 5th, 12th and 19th September 5th, 12th and 19th September * (after August holidays)

* Note that in other months we don’t meet on the third Wednesday

please call Ronnie on 01483 800832 for more information please call Ronnie on 01483 800832 for more information please call Ronnie on 01483 800832 for more information please call Ronnie on 01483 800832 for more information

WAGs WAGs WAGs WAGs Wednesday Afternoon Group Wednesday Afternoon Group Wednesday Afternoon Group Wednesday Afternoon Group

15th Augustth Augustth Augustth August

Jan has kindly invited us to Jan has kindly invited us to Jan has kindly invited us to Jan has kindly invited us to ‘Tea in her garden’ (weather permitting)‘Tea in her garden’ (weather permitting)‘Tea in her garden’ (weather permitting)‘Tea in her garden’ (weather permitting) on Wednesday 15th August at 2.30 p.m.on Wednesday 15th August at 2.30 p.m.on Wednesday 15th August at 2.30 p.m.on Wednesday 15th August at 2.30 p.m.

Please meet at Hambledon Village Hall by 2 pm so that transport can be arranged for anyone requiring a lift. We look forward to seeing you.

Jan Kilsby Joyce Dougans Julie Atkin Jan Kilsby Joyce Dougans Julie Atkin Jan Kilsby Joyce Dougans Julie Atkin Jan Kilsby Joyce Dougans Julie Atkin Contact no Jan Kilsby 01483 423637

and in October... more details to follow.

Saturday 6 October Saturday 6 October Saturday 6 October Saturday 6 October at 7.30, at St Christopher’s Church, Wey Hill, Haslemere: The Piatti Quartet will give the opening concert Mozart and Bartók string quartets, and Schubert’s popular quartet known as Death and the Maiden. 27 October: 27 October: 27 October: 27 October: violinist Eloisa-Fleur Thom and pianist Mark Austin will play works by J S Bach, Beethoven, Tchaikovsky and Richard Strauss.

Saturday 27 October:Saturday 27 October:Saturday 27 October:Saturday 27 October: Hambledon Hambledon Hambledon Hambledon Ladies Breakfast


Lots of us have questions about life and faith, don’t we? That’s why we’re really excited to be running an Alpha course for Busbridge&Hambledon in September. That’s why we’re really excited to be running an Alpha course for Busbridge&Hambledon in September. That’s why we’re really excited to be running an Alpha course for Busbridge&Hambledon in September. That’s why we’re really excited to be running an Alpha course for Busbridge&Hambledon in September. Alpha has provided over 1.5 million people in the UK alone with an opportunity to explore different

aspects of the Christian faith and to discuss their questions in an informal and relaxed atmosphere.

When is the course?

An Introductory dinnerAn Introductory dinnerAn Introductory dinnerAn Introductory dinner, on 20th September 20th September 20th September 20th September at 7.45pm at Clock Barn Hall (GU8 4AY), will provide an opportunity to find out more about the course, with no obligation. The courseThe courseThe courseThe course then runs on Thursdays from 27th September to 29th November (except half-term, 1st November), 7.45pm-1O.OOpm at the Cricket Pavilion on Busbridge Recreation Ground, Holloway Hill (GU7 1QD). There is also an Away Day on 10th November.

Who is it for? Alpha is for everyone, Alpha is for everyone, Alpha is for everyone, Alpha is for everyone, even if you’ve been a Christian for a long time. No question is off limits and no assumptions are

made. If you’re new to Busbridge&Hambledon it’s also a great way to make local friends.

To book your place contact Jeannie Postill Jeannie Postill Jeannie Postill Jeannie Postill Phone 01428 687968 01428 687968 01428 687968 01428 687968 Email [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Autumn

COMING TO TOWN

The Big Day Out ONE DAY ONLY

SUNDAY 30th SEPTEMBER

the right way up … in an upside down world

Roll up! Roll up! Read all about it

on page 27


I n the next few weeks customers will notice some

changes we are proposing to make to the layout of

the shop. The frozen food chest freezer inside the

door is moving to the garage, and in its place we are

having two tables and chairs where customers can en-

joy a cup of coffee, or another beverage of their

choice, and a slice of cake or snack.

A smaller freezer for ice cream and a selection of

frozen foods will have a new home at the back of the

shop. We will still stock all the products currently

available, but occasionally we might have to pop into

the garage to get them.

Moving with the times Moving with the times Moving with the times Moving with the times

Customers will see changes to the shop’s layout in the

coming weeks – all part of the plan to make it a better

place to shop and to chat, says joint manager Alan Brien

The Village ShopThe Village ShopThe Village ShopThe Village Shop

In the garage itself we are making some modifi-

cations that will make it safe for food storage, and it

will be smartened up so that Amanda can still use it for

special occasions, such as the Christmas Grotto, as

well as having space for storage and other uses. This is

all part of the programme to keep the shop moving

with the times and we hope everyone will like it. No

doubt you will let us know your thoughts.

W affles, croissants, strawberries and cream,

tables decorated with British flags and Dia-

mond Jubilee gifts for all the ladies. The

fourth Hambledon Ladies Breakfast, held on Satur-

day 7 July at West Surrey Golf Club, was a treat for

all. Catherine McBride, our Associate Vicar, intro-

duced herself and we then listened to an interesting

talk given by Sandie Norton.

Sandie (pictured below) has a deep faith and love

for God, and it shows! She has been involved with

Busbridge Church for nearly 30 years. In 2001 her

family moved down to

North Devon to oversee

the building of The Bea-

con Youth Centre, a 42-

bed residential unit,

which forms part of Lee

Abbey. Sandie shared

some stories with us

about this mammoth

task. Sandie and her

husband left there in

2007 and now live in

Wormley with their son

Josh, who has just finished university. Sandie is a

Families Support Worker and involved with young

people in schools, and families in crisis in the Guild-

ford area whilst her husband, Tim, is chaplain of King

Edward’s School, Witley.

She left us with this food for thought to accom-

pany the lovely breakfast: “Betrayal is something oth-

ers do to you; bitterness is something you do to your-

self”.

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Jenny Holford tells us about the latest Hambledon Ladies Breakfast. Apart from the lovely food and good

company, there was an uplifting talk from guest speaker Sandie Norton

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A ugust is here – yippee! Long sun-filled days,

picnics in the woods with the usual bottles of

chilled white wine, slim salmon-and-

cucumber sandwiches and of course a giant hip flask

(thank you, Mic). Or will we still be building a huge

boat on the village green and gathering in the animals

two by two?

Rain may make this a green and pleasant land,

but I could do with a few weeks of 90-degrees unbro-

ken sunshine – and another hose-pipe ban.

The other day someone called me ‘pernickety’.

So I looked it up in the Concise Oxford Dictionary. It

says: “Fastidious; over precise; requiring tact or care-

ful handling.” Who, me? I wonder if they might have

made a small error of judgement, or is it true? What do

you think?

Me, I’m thinking of trading in my old vintage

Triumph motorcycle for something more useful as I’ve

only been able to ride it a dozen times this year. So, if

you have an old boat in the shed, give me a ring. I’ll

even throw in some soggy Morris-dancing kit – com-

pete with rusty bells. Oh yes, and four pairs of sun

glasses, three swimsuits, two sun hats, four pairs of

flip-flops, three bottles of factor-10 sun oil, one ‘Here

comes the sun’ T shirt, one Beach Boys album and two

pairs of shorts (one pair in leather).

Good-looking and flirty Now, does the following passage, which I stumbled

across, sound at all familiar? A group of 40-year-old

girlfriends discussed where they should meet for din-

ner. Finally, it was agreed that they should meet at the

Ocean View Restaurant, because the. waiters there

were good-looking, attentive and very flirty.

Ten years later at 50-years-of-age, the group

once again discussed where they should meet for a re-

union. Finally, they agreed that they should go to the

Ocean View Restaurant again, because the food there

was exceptional and the wine selection was very good.


discussed where they should meet for dinner. Finally,

it was agreed on the Ocean View Restaurant because

they could eat there in peace and quiet and the restau-

rant had a beautiful view of the ocean.


once again discussed where they should meet for din-

ner. Finally, it was agreed that they should yet again

meet at the Ocean View Restaurant, because the res-

taurant was wheel-chair accessible, they could book a

table handy for the toilets and it even had a lift.

Ten years later, at the age of 80, the group once

again discussed where they should meet for dinner.

Finally, it was agreed that they should go to the Ocean

View Restaurant because they thought they should try

it out as they had never been there before.

Good restaurant guideGood restaurant guideGood restaurant guideGood restaurant guide

Amongst other things, Ross discusses how women go about choosing a

restaurant – and the subtle effect that age has on their decision

Ross’sRoss’sRoss’sRoss’s

ramblingsramblingsramblingsramblings


W ho on earth got the contract to re-surface

Station Lane? As far as I can tell, whoever

it was just dumped tons of gravel on the

existing surface, making it dangerous for cars and al-

most impossible for cycles and motor bikes.

Telephone calls to Waverley Borough Council

and Surrey County Council drew a blank. Still, no

doubt whoever did ‘the job’ was well paid (out of our

pockets, of course) and – almost needles to say – the

water main was punctured during the process.

Thank goodness the hose-pipe ban is over. What

on earth would we have done about washing our cars,

not to mention watering the garden. Except, of course,

there has been heavy rain soaking the country for

many weeks.

It serves to remind us that we were so lucky dur-

ing our Diamond Jubilee weekend. It pays to have

friends in high places.

The scent of oil I should imagine that most of you know, and have vis-

ited, that lovely little hamlet near Leith Hill Tower.

It’s called Coldharbour and has a charming pub and

church and it’s surrounded by mixed woodlands that

have carpets of bluebells in the spring. A nicer spot

would be hard to find.

A company called Europa Oil & Gas has wanted

to explore for oil in these woods, but its application

was rejected last year. However, the company ap-

pealed and I hear that Surrey County Council has now

given its permission for the company to drill. So that

could be the end of scented bluebell woods, quiet lanes

and peace for the locals. The company says it is drill-

ing “to help keep the price of petrol down”. Nonsense.

It’s drilling in the hope of making a packet for its

shareholders.

Boxing clever As you read this, the Olympic cycle races may be

whizzing around Box Hill. That’s if you get the maga-

zine really early because the road races take place on

the first weekend of the Games; and can you believe

that the men have to cycle up and down Box Hill nine

times as part of a road race that’s over 100 miles long

(250 kilometres, if you want to be pedantic). Anyway,

I hear that all the folk who had tickets for these events

will have to pay between £15 and £25 for parking on

the day, and then have the privilege of walking over a

mile to the event. But a friend of the other half was a

tiny bit shrewd. He booked Mickelham Cricket Club’s

ground over a year ago, so is assured a wonderful

view.

When September comes, perhaps we’ll have an

Indian summer?

Oil and Aussie rulesOil and Aussie rulesOil and Aussie rulesOil and Aussie rules

As usual, Magpie has been busy picking up snippets – such as the outcome

of a planning appeal that could turn Surrey into a mini Texas, or a take

on how Australians treat social-security claimants (maybe)

G’day, sport

Now, how about the following extract, which was passed my way?

“Australians are usually the most open-hearted of folk, although they can be overly direct — sometimes even to the point of rudeness — when it suits them.

All that said, should I believe the following missive? What do you think? It was sent to me by a friend on the Gold Coast and purports to show how the Australian benefits office deals with non-English speakers. I am being asked to believe this is the actual message you hear when calling that office:

Good morning, welcome to Centreline, the Australian Social Services and Benefits Office.

Press 1 if you speak English Press 2 to disconnect until you can. Have a

nice day.” I prefer, to .think this is a leg-pull, wishful

thinking on the part of someone with a ‘down’ on immigrants. As to introducing it in the UK, as my friend suggests, it just would not be allowed.

Or perhaps it should?


W e all know that Earthworm prefers it wet,

but even he is shaking his wise old head

and saying “enough is enough” Where oh

where is our summer? As we go to press, we are still

in July, the school holidays have just begun and re-

cords for rainfall are crashing to the ground almost as

heavily as the torrential downpours.

According to Earthworm’s knowledgeable

sources, so far we have had 44mm (1.7ins) of rain for

July, with more forecast. Centenaries are “in”, for ex-

actly 100 years ago , in 1912, there was 16.1 ins

( (409.7mm) of rain in June, July and August, setting

the record for the wettest summer. To date the rainfall

for this summer has been 204mm (8 ins) and the

omens are not good, with little sign that things will

change in August.

Earthworm, always hot on the latest info, has the

explanation. A high pressure system has got stuck over

much of the USA, blocking the usual atmospheric flow

so that the high altitude jet stream winds have gone on

a detour, deflected over the UK to bring in the relent-

less rain. The jet stream is driven by the clash between

the cold Arctic air and the warm tropical air. Earth-

worm wishes it would get back on course.

The converse is that there is a heat wave break-

ing all records in the USA because of the tropical air

stream coming up from the south, which is also stuck.

Temperatures there have been over 100º every day.

South-eastern Europe, too, is affected, with sweltering

heat. Earthworm wonders if we would prefer to holi-

day in 100º daily? But the government could alter

things. A little silver iodide dropped into the clouds

over the Atlantic would cause the rain to fall before it

reached our shores. This has been done successfully in

the past so why not now? Earthworm is shouting “go

ahead” before there are more problems; what with

rotting soft fruit, of which there is much, and farmers

unable to get across their sodden rain-soaked fields to

harvest broccoli, cabbages and carrots. We will see a

price rise as these commodities are flown in from fur-

ther afield, just when we are feeling the pinch and

tightening our belts in the wake of the dreadful econ-

omy. Animals, too, are affected as sodden grass causes

slowed growth , and one cannot shear sheep with wet

fleeces.

Transport and security Life has been a bit flat, muses Earthworm, since all the

excitements of the Diamond Jubilee, but now we are

looking forward to the Olympics, or could there be

some anxieties and forebodings? The performers must

be wondering if they are in tip-top form and the organ-

izers must be biting their nails with worry about all the

transport and security arrangements, to name but two

problematic issues. Some of us will surely have man-

aged somehow to get tickets, although Earthworm

found negotiating the web-site at the right time a

nightmare. You could have ended up with far too

many tickets and a huge bill, or none at all

Nearer to home, Earthworm will have joined the

crowds to see the Torch as it passed through Godalm-

ing. After all, it will be a last chance for many of us to

witness the live Olympic customs before England’s

turn to host the games comes round again.

Clouds with silver liningsClouds with silver liningsClouds with silver liningsClouds with silver linings

U daunted by the lack of leader, a planned walk and good weather, four ladies were deter-mined to go ahead with their monthly ramble. Changing Sheelagh’s car for one with SatNav, and picking up a route from Jean’s house on the way, we drove to Forest Green to embark on a five-mile trek taken from the Waverley magazine.

Starting from Gatton Manor through a ‘hole in the hedge’, we followed tracks, crossing fields and many stiles, passing old cottages and impressive farm houses with a back drop of the Surrey hills.

Dark clouds gathered over head but we sol-diered on, stopping for coffee and a depleted group photograph just as the rain began. There were but-terflies to be seen in wild flower meadows, sheep and horses grazing in the fields and many stiles.

The rain kept coming but we ploughed on through overgrown paths and over many stiles to

arrive back at Gatton Manor very wet!

Having located The Parrot at Forest Green during our walk, we drove there to dry out and enjoyed a very tasty lunch and a well-earned drink. A great sense of achievement was felt amongst the group.

Next WalksNext WalksNext WalksNext Walks Long Walk Long Walk Long Walk Long Walk Tuesday, 14th August A coastal walk led by Jean and John Adams and Petra the dog Meet at Village Hall, 9am

Short walkhort walkhort walkhort walk Tuesday, August 28th Meet at Village Hall, 2pm

Overcoming stiles and other obstacles


T he flower garden: Keep containers fed and

well watered. Continue regular deadheading

to maintain flowering. Cut back hardy gerani-

ums to encourage a new flush of growth. Clip over

lavenders after flowering to keep compact. Take cut-

tings of tender and less-hardy perennials such as fuch-

sias, pelargoniums and osteospermums, as insurance

those not reliably hardy like penstemons and aubrietia.

Dianthus and helianthemum can also be propagated

from cuttings. Complete division of bearded iris. Col-

lect seed as it ripens. Earwigs will shred dahlia flow-

ers. To prevent damage, put a few flowerpots stuffed

with straw upside-down on sticks among them and

empty each morning killing any earwigs.

Mare’s tail can be a real problem. Glyphosate weed-

killers are generally effective as they kill roots, but

may take several applications. Bruise the plant by

bashing it before you spray the weedkiller, to aid pene-

tration. Spraying in late summer is recommended; the

plant will be growing strongly and drawing resources

into its roots in preparation for winter.

Trees, shrubs and climbers: Prune rambling roses

after flowering; trim hebes lightly. summer prune

wisteria, removing whippy shoots to 5-6 buds from

main stem. Keep camellias and rhododendrons well-

watered to ensure good flower-bud formation for next

spring. Take cuttings of buddleia, holly, hydrangeas

and pyracantha. Hedges can be given a last cut, any

later and conifers dieback.

Honey fungus: how to ensure it doesn’t come back?

Some plants are more susceptible to this devastating

disease as there’s no chemical control. These include

most acer, buddleia, ceanothus, cotoneaster, holly,

hydrangea, magnolia, lilac, rose and viburnum. Honey

fungus kills plants by attacking the roots; look for

white, paper-like growths under the bark at the base of

the plant, and honey-coloured fungus in autumn.

Vegetables: Onions, shallots and garlic are ready to

lift when the neck turns papery and bends over natu-

rally. In favourable areas sow late crops of parsley,

and salad crops including lettuce, radish, rocket, sorrel,

chicory and fennel, and sow Oriental vegetables, cab-

bage and turnips for autumn and winter crops. Trans-

plant summer-sown cabbage, broccoli and kale. Raise

squash and pumpkin fruit off the ground, to prevent

rot. Put fleece protection in place against a second

generation of carrot flies. Ensure tomatoes are thor-

oughly watered to avoid blossom end rot, and increase

feeding. Blotchy ripening and greenback of tomatoes

is often due to high temperatures under glass.

Protect outdoor tomatoes and potatoes from blight

with regular applications of copper fungicide. Re-

move and destroy sweetcorn cobs affected with smut.

Check for caterpillar pests on brassicas.

Blight: Keep an eye open for the first signs of

blight (dark patches on the edges of leaves) on pota-

toes and outdoor tomatoes from early July onwards.

Pick off all you see. After a couple of consecutive

warm, damp nights, the disease will really take off.

Spraying with a copper fungicide will prevent fungal

spores attacking but won’t cure the disease. Tomatoes

are not savable but if potatoes are affected, earth up

the base to prevent spores being washed down to the

tubers. Cut off and destroy all the foliage to protect

existing tubers. Pot up herbs for use indoors.

Fruit: Complete summer pruning of trained fruit trees.

Prune out wood that has fruited on fan-trained plums

and cherries. Prune away branches affected with bac-

terial canker on stone fruit. Spray apples with hy-

drated calcium nitrate if bitter pit has been a problem.

Continue cutting out fruited canes on raspberries. Tie

in new canes of raspberries, blackberries and hybrid

berries. Prepare new strawberry beds. Pot up straw-

berry runners (from healthy plants). Dry weather

gives perfect conditions for powdery mildew. This

fungal disease leaves a white coating on plants and can

cause fruits to split and crack. Use a fungicide if nec-

essary and keep plants well watered but avoid getting

water on the leaves.

Greenhouse and indoor plants: Ventilate and shade

to prevent soaring temperatures. Damp down on hot

days to maintain humidity. Regularly inspect for

whitefly, leafhopper, red spider mite, mealybugs and

scale insects. Start indoor cyclamen back into growth.

Pot up bowls of hyacinths and paperwhite daffodils.

In holidays, move potplants to shade, and stand on wet

gravel. Give houseplants time outdoors in warmer

weather in a shady, sheltered position

Lawn: Avoid using lawn weedkillers during dry

spells. Dig over and prepare areas due to be grassed

over in the autumn. Summer and spring flowering

meadows may be ready for cutting.

Pond and water features: Keep aerated, especially

ponds with fish, by running pumps and fountains over-

night. Continue removing blanket weed. Treat green

algal growth in shallow water features with an algi-

cide. Avoid both problems by treating with barley

straw next spring. Continue to top up ponds and water

features so wildlife can drink. Ensure frogs, toads and

newts can get into and out of ponds easily.

Fun, fruits and control pests Fun, fruits and control pests Fun, fruits and control pests Fun, fruits and control pests

in August

The Garden

High summer and holidays. August is a time of transition, a link between the secure days of summer and the onset of autumn. But borders need not be dull. Already late flowering

perennials are making a show and colourful annuals have many weeks yet to run


T he history of Salisbury is the story of how an

Iron Age fort became a Roman settlement and

then a medieval town, boasting a stately cathe-

dral, familiar to many through the paintings of Consta-

ble. The cathedral is a building of light and grace, very

different from the solidity of Norman buildings, like

Durham. The medieval glass was removed in the 16th

century, but the Early English splendour still shines

out, focused in the lofty spire that is 404 feet tall.

Inside, the cathedral is home to a great variety of

modern works: the Angel Heads of Emily Wilson,

William Pye’s spectacular font of 2008 celebrating the

water of eternal life, and a sculpture by Mary Spencer

Watson of 1995 showing Jesus resting in his

mother’s arms.

Outside in a niche of the west front, there

is a statue carved by Jason Battle of Canon

Ezra Lawiri, a priest and scholar killed in Su-

dan in 1991. Our eyes look out from the build-

ing to the great expanse of lawn created in the

18th century and alight on another statue – a

woman striding purposefully away from the

cathedral. It is a cast of Walking Madonna,

bronze by Elizabeth Frink.

Frink is one of the great sculptors of the

20th century and studied at the Guildford Scool

of Art when she was just a 16-year-old. She

lived from 1930 to 1993 and was a member of

the “Geometry of Fear” school of British sculp-

tors – which included Eduardo Paolozzi – that

formed after the Second World War and amid

the unease of the Cold War. Elizabeth Frink

was preoccupied with the male form and

horses, and this is one of the few female images

she created. Sculpted in 1981, we see the art-

ist’s own face on Mary. She is a figure of pur-

pose and strength, and as such is a great con-

trast to most portrayals of the Blessed Virgin.

In this month of August many in the

Church worldwide celebrate our Lady’s As-

sumption, or Dormition, as Mary shares in the

resurrection glory of eternal life. Often in paint-

ing and sculpture, Mary is the passive

Madonna: receiving the angel’s news at the

Annunciation, receiving her son from the cross

in numerous Pietas, and receiving heavenly joy

on 15 August.

Elizabeth Frink’s sculpture is a very dif-

ferent Mary. Not the teenage virgin or a mother

newly delivered of her son, but an older and

more determined woman. Taller and thinner

than we might imagine, she has been steeled by the

experiences of life and death. This is no passive figure.

Away from the shelter of a cathedral niche or chapel,

she is ‘walking with purposeful compassion as a mem-

ber of the community of the risen Christ, to bring love

where love is absent.’

This summer we might visit Salisbury or other

cathedrals. As we leave these great and glorious build-

ings, or as we leave our own churches after Sunday

worship, we might ask ourselves: “Will we go out into

the world with that same purpose and mission and

faith that we see in this sculpture of Walking

Madonna?”

Striding with purposeStriding with purposeStriding with purposeStriding with purpose

The Rev Michael Burgess continues his series on God in the Arts with a

look at Walking Madonna at Salisbury Cathedral by Elizabeth Frink

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Seniors Teams Many league and friendly matches were cancelled in July due to the waterlogged green and wicket

due to the excessive rain. Let us hope that August will be a drier and sunnier month.

Colts All colts league games and the coaching sessions were due to finish at the end of July. Many of the colts’

training sessions and matches had to be cancelled due to the rain.

Our thanks go to this year’s colts managers – Under 13s, Simon Rhodes, Under 11s, Eddie Wood, and Under 9s,

Andrew Wilson – for all their commitment to the league sides and practice sessions. Also, thanks to Caroline Tris-

tem and all the other helpers, dads and mums who have organised the training sessions and helped with the

matches.

On Friday 29 June evening the Colts had a fantastic BBQ. There were also matches between the colts and their

fathers. A great time was had by all and we ended up the evening with presentations for best batting, bowling,

fielding and the most improved players for all the colts age groups. Again thanks to all helpers.

Fund Raising The draw for “200 Club” has commenced The winners of the 1st draw are:

1st. Prize £50 – No. 72, John Anderson

2nd. Prize £30 – No. 3, A.M. Bailey

3rd. Prize £20 – No. 103, Stephen Dean

4th. Prize £10 – No. 113, Mike Blanchard

Further Activities The Hambledon Cricket Club’s Presentation Dinner will be held on the evening of Saturday 22 September at Ham-

bledon Village Hall. You are welcome to join us for the evening dinner. Call Caroline Tristem on 01428 685455

for more details

Should you require information about the club, please call the Club Captain, Martin Johnson (01483 452811), Sec-

retary, Bruce Sleep (01428 684454), or our President, Mic. Coleman (01428 682977).

Arthur Blackman, Chairman

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Senior Fixtures – August and September

Aug Sun. 5 Non league XI Chiddingfold H 1.30

Sun. 19 1st. XI League Westcott A 1.30

Sat.25 1st. XI League Oakwood hill A 1.30

Sun 26 Non league XI Shalford H 1.30

Sept Sat. 1 1st. XI League Rudgewick H 1.30

Sun. 2 Non League XI Shamley Green H 1.30

Sat. 8 Non League XI Flemish Giants H 1.30

Sat. 9 - Ian Houston XI H 1.30

Sun. 16 Non League XI Hale H 1.30

Sun. 23 Non League XI Waverley H 1.30

Kick off nears for Dons

Pre season training is already well underway for the Dons. New players are welcome to attend the train-ing session at Badger Park on 4 August, even if they just want to work on their fitness. Full details oppo-site. Contact Matt Kiley – 07557479349 – for more information.

The club is still waiting for news from the Foot-ball Foundation about a grant for the new club house. We are also looking for new sponsors for the

forthcoming season. Please contact Matt if you can help in any way. 4th August – Training at Badger Park, 10-12pm 11th August – Hambledon v Dunsfold 1st Team, Kick off 12pm 2nd Team, Kick off 2pm 18th August – Hambledon v Guildford United 1st Team, Kick off 12pm 2nd Team, Kick off 2pm 25th August – Hambledon v Knaphill Mixed Team, Kick off 2pm 1st September – First XI v Second XI Kick off: 2pm 8th September – Season begins


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Marinated lamb steaks with mint and yogurt dressing

Use that barbyUse that barbyUse that barbyUse that barby

All right, it’s an understatement to say it hasn’t been barbeque weather. But

here are two recipes – a meat course and a sweet – that will make a great

summer meal from your barby

2 cloves garlic, crushed

2 table spoons clear honey

2 table spoons balsamic vinegar

Grated zest and juice of 1 unwaxed lemon

1 table spoon olive oil

2 tea spoons caper paste

20 grams fresh mint, finely chopped

4 hand-trimmed lamb leg steaks (approx 350 grams in

total)

6 table spoons natural yogurt

Place the garlic, honey, vinegar, lemon zest and juice in a shallow non-metallic bowl with the oil and caper paste, and whisk together using a fork. Add half of the mint. Add the lamb steaks and coat well in the marinade. Cover with clingfilm and place in the fridge to mari-nate (leave for at least 15 minutes, or up to 1 hour). Preheat the barbecue or grill to its highest setting. Cook the steaks for 3-4 minutes on each side for pink meat, or 5-6 minutes if you prefer your lamb well-done. Stir the remaining mint into the yogurt and serve with the lamb. Try this with a salad of pea tops, sliced cucumber, crumbled feta cheese, and a sim-ple olive oil and lemon juice dressing. Serves 4

Barbecued summer fruits drizzled with caramel

6 ripe peaches

6 ripe plums

250 grams strawberries

Juice of 2 large oranges

2 table spoon soft brown sugar

2 tea spoons vanilla extract

To serve:

150grams zero fat Greek yogurt

2 table spoons caramel sauce

50 grams chopped pistachios

Cut the peaches and plums in half, remove the stone and cut each piece into quarters. Hull and quarter the strawberries. Then tear off 6 squares of foil, large enough to hold the fruit when folded to double thickness. Divide the fruit equally between the folded foil squares and partially bring up the sides to hold in the juices. In a small jug, blend together the orange juice, brown sugar and vanilla extract. Divide the juice be-tween each parcel and loosely seal each one. Cook on the barbecue for 10-12 minutes (depending on how hot your barbecue is), but check halfway through the cooking time. The fruit is ready when it softens slightly to the tip of a sharp knife, but without being too soft. Open each parcel, transfer to six serving bowls and top with a spoonful of yogurt, a drizzle of caramel sauce and a few chopped pistachios.

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