On Tuesday 12 November, THE ARTS SOCIETY WOKING’S talk is Medieval Barcelona. A World Apart. Catalonia has a long and turbulent history of continuous opposition, emphasising always its separate culture and language. Its medieval architecture and art reflect this search for a distinct identity during its early, formative years. We will explore this theme, in Catalan Romanesque architecture, in the Gothic quarter of Barcelona, which contains the most complete collection of 13th to 15th century buildings in Europe, and in the exceptional collection at the National Museum of Catalan Art (MNAC), which has the finest group of pre-Giotto, pre-Renaissance painted murals in Europe. Talks start at 10.30am but doors open 9.45am for tea and coffee. The venue is Normandy Village Hall, GU3 2DT. Members may bring a visitor, who may want to make a donation to the Society of £5.Visit www.wokingdfas.org.uk/talks-arts-society-woking-2024.htm.

SoulTime! Wednesday 6 November SoulTime! Is an exciting jazz quartet co-led by pianist Leon Greening and trumpeter Steve Fishwick. SoulTime! pays homage to Bobby Timmons whose compositions, such as ‘This Here’, ‘Dat Dere’, and ‘Moanin’, were pivotal for groups like Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers and The Cannonball Adderley Quintet. From 7.15pm. Guildford Pavilion Woodbridge Road, GU1 4RP.

All tickets and further information available from www.guildfordjazz.org.uk

Conservatoire Concerts is holding two concerts this month. The Portuguese singer João Ferreira returns with a beautiful repertoire ranging from Baroque/Classical arias by Handel, Vivaldi and Mozart interspersed with other popular and more recent well-known Italian and Portuguese arias. Ferreira will once again be accompanied by Guy Murgatroyd on piano and a Fado guitar duo. This concert will take place on Saturday 2 November. On Saturday 30 November, the Chamber Music Festival commences with Lisson Piano Trio performing works by Beethoven, Brahms and Dvorak. The festival continues with Bodman String Quartet performing works by Haydn, Debussy and others on Saturday 7 December. All concerts start at 7pm at Godalming Baptist Church, GU7 1BA. To book, visit https//conservatoireconcerts.org.uk. Admission is FREE with a retiring collection towards musicians’ fees and expenses.

Nat Steele & Mark Crooks Friday 1 November Stan Getz and Cal Tjader had an especially successful partnership in the late 1950s, leading an all-star sextet. Tenor player Mark Crooks and vibraphonist Nat Steele celebrate this collaboration, playing selections from the 1958 album, plus standard and originals by Tjader and Guaraldi. From 7.30pm. .Cranleigh Arts Centre, 1 High Street, Cranleigh GU6 8AS

All tickets and further information available from www.guildfordjazz.org.uk

All are welcome to the book launch of Compton Village – Past & Present, written and compiled by former resident of Compton and one-time Chairman of the Parish Council, Fiona Curtis. Compton is a village rich in history and contributions from more than 50 residents, which include photos, newspaper cuttings and anecdotes, have brought this unique history to life. The fully illustrated A4 hardback book covers a wide range of topics on residents over many decades, houses and events. A book launch will be held on Friday 11 October at Compton Club.

The evening starts at 6pm, with Fiona speaking at 7pm.

After the launch, copies will be available to purchase for £20 each for Compton residents and their friends, from David Hunt or Jane Turner.

Collection can be arranged, either with a bank transfer in advance or cash on collection. For mailings, please provide full address and include an additional charge of £5.50 in the bank transfer for tracked postage and packing. Bank transfers should be made to the Compton Village

Association account at Lloyds Bank, Sort Code 30-93-49, Account No. 00115047 and reference Book. Details for ordering as follows: David Hunt — david.hunt0808@gmail.com/07831 768970 OR Jane Turner – janewturner@mac.com/07763 146448. Copies retail at Watts Gallery for £25. The book launch discount has been made possible through the Compton Village Association.

Simcock & Rebello Thursday 26 September One of the headline events and a rare coup for the Festival. the pairing of the gifted jazz pianists Jason Rebello and Gwilym Simcock will be performing together on two Steinway concert grand pianos. Both are stupendous improvisers who blend jazz and classical influences to mesmerising effect. Dovetailing beautifully creative originals, zestful standards and mercurial improvisations, this is a set from two of the most inventive pianists in jazz. From 8pm at the University of Surrey.

All tickets and further information available from www.guildfordjazz.org.uk

You can find all the latest Fete news at www.facebook.com.ComptonVillageFete. Proceeds will be shared between various village causes, including: the Allotments (50% of the plant stall, plus 10% of profit), Compton Club (50% of beer stall, plus 25% of profit), Compton Little Theatre (50% of tea ’tent’, plus 10% of profit), Compton NEWS (£800), St Nicholas Church (50% of cakes & preserves stall, plus 15% of profit) and the Village Hall (15% of profit). Given the unfortunate continued need, this year our chosen charity (25% of profit) will again be Godalming & Villages Community Store. We’re looking forward to seeing you on what will be a fun day for all ages. Don’t forget to bring plenty of cash!

Volunteers needed Stall volunteers. The Fete is run purely by volunteers and your village needs you! In particular, we are looking for helpers for the Bouncy Castles, Barbeque, Beer Tent, Parking, Pick-a-Card and the Loseley ice cream van. If you can volunteer even an hour of your time, please contact Miriam Morris on morrisclare77@gmail.com. Set up/take down volunteers. Many hands are needed to set up in the morning and take down at the end of the day. A regular but small team put in a lot of work before the event and on the day, starting at an unsociable hour, planning and managing the layout, hanging the bunting, transporting tables, chairs, litter bins, stakes and ropes and, most importantly, directing car parking. They can always do with more hands at the pump! Please contact James Saunders, jameswgsaunders5@hotmail.com or Nick Palmer on 01483 810663 /nicholas.palmer6@btinternet.com.

Wed 20th – Parish Council Meeting, Pucks Oak Barn, 7pm.

information, visit www.comptonparishcouncil.co.uk.

COMPTON VILLAGE HALL ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
The Village Hall AGM will be held by Zoom on Monday 8th June at 8pm. The public are very
welcome to join the Trustees for the meeting so if you would like to do so, contact Richard
Paxton, Chairman, on paxtonrichard@gmail.com who will give you the meeting ID.