Here’s a question for you: why were so many Dorking children playing truant in Augusts past? Here’s a clue: there was something special for them to do at this time of year…

Also in Dorking Talking this month, we hear what Glaucoma UK and the RNIB Newsagent services are all about, tips for VI travellers, and a look back at two of Dorking’s pubs in days gone by. And, among other things, we feature a whole assortment of dogs who help.

And the answer to the question? You’ll have to listen to the magazine to find out, but you could try looking up whortleberries, known as “hurts” in these parts….

1. Welcome & Birthdays
2. High St Update
3. Dorking Halls Whats On
4. Mole Valley Life – The Digital Switch
5. Glaucoma UK Survey
6. Tips for VI Travellers
7. But At Least I’m Cool wheelie bin poem
8. International Assistance Dog Day 4th Aug
9. Puppy Academy Training In Action Patrick
10. More Than A Harness guide dog’s poem Dave Steele blind poet
11. RNIB Newsagent details
12. What the Papers Said – Truants Picking Hurts
13. Dorking Pubs Past & Present
14. St James Least – Security Cameras
15. Heritage Open Days
16. Thought Community Fridge
17. Endpiece
18. Accessible Exercises #8