Once again our two local artists, Rick Holmes and Hazel Craig, weaver Joan Wigley and jewellery maker, Janine Rees, are taking part in Surrey Artists Open Studio.

It is on from Saturday 6^th June to Sunday 21^st June, 12 noon till 6 p.m. ,though not every day. Contact them for their opening times, or see the days in the catalogue, which is free and widely available in local shops OR look out for the orange balloons which will be displayed at each person's studio on their days of opening.

Joan and Janine are at Myrtle Cottage, on 702 346.  Rick is at Foxlow, on 702 484. Both these venues are opposite the cricket pavilion.  Hazel is at Sylvan Cottage, Back Lane, 702 448.

Do go along and see their work  -  you will be made most  welcome.

Our April meeting, held as usual on the fourth Thursday of the month, at 2.30 p.m. was quite special. After our Chairman Madge Stock gave usual announcements and details of coming events, she introduced Janet and John, representatives of the Deaf Awareness organisation.   John is almost completely deaf but notwithstanding this disability gave us a very enlightening talk on the difficulties, and triumphs he encounters in his daily, and working, life.

Despite the occasional "Chinese Whispers" John gave us examples of how those who hear well are able to help deaf people. Apart from those people who are born deaf or who lose hearing through injury or illness, the incidence of age hearing loss is 1 person in? by the age of 60 rising to 1 in 5 over the age of 70. Janet gave details of help that can be given in the form of a Deaf Services team that operates under the auspices of Surrey County Council and the R.S.C. Hospital via a specially-equipped Mobile Advisory Service. This Van will be next in attendance at the hospital on Thursday 28^th May, being parked outside the entrance to the Eye and Audiology clinics between 1-3 p.m.

The afternoon tea was enjoyed, and many members asked Janet and John further questions about their work, Next months meeting will be on 28^th May when we will have a Bring and Buy Sale (please remember to price your articles!)

Wednesday  3^rd. June   7.00 pm - 9.00 pm. in the URC .

Topics:     

• Childhood  illnesses  - a chance for parents of young children to ask and learn about how to manage  temperature, minor injuries/burns and many others.
  
• What can I treat myself?  When should I seek advice?
  
• Potential strokes  - how to recognise and action to take.
  
• Weight  management  - how to reach/maintain a healthy weight.
  
• ........... and many more.