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Summer is certainly on the way, and I’m wondering if it will be as warm as last year? What a busy month June promises to be! Ashtead Rotary Village Day is on Saturday 8th June this year. I’m sure it will be a fabulous day. There will be a whole host of attractions including Stunt Riders, Cherished Cars, Falconry and Maypole Dancing to name but a few…. More details can be found within, do see our centre pages. I’ve put in an order for the sun to shine, so fingers crossed! As well as this, we include details of many other wonderful events taking place locally, these include the ‘Bookham Open Gardens’ which takes place on Sunday 16th June, the Leatherhead Duck Race, and a concert by Ashtead Choral Society too! We are delighted to welcome ‘The Book Potato’ book shop to Leatherhead town centre. Owned and run by co-authors and owners Tom & Carrie, this is a delightful new addition to the town. Specialising in supporting independent authors, as well as stocking an eclectic selection of other contributions for your enjoyment - see pages 24/25. Tom & Carrie have kindly offered to provide us with monthly book reviews which I very much look forward to sharing with you. I know many of you will join me in thanking Be Kassapian from ‘Be in the Kitchen’ for all the fabulous recipes that she has provided us with over the past year or so. Be has decided to take a break from being featured in the Ashtead & Leatherhead Local due to her demanding schedule which now also includes a fair chunk of time spent studying. We wish you all the very best Be, and we really appreciate all the culinary inspiration you’ve sent our way. xx But do not despair, we wouldn’t leave you recipe-less! So to carry on where Be left off, we are delighted to welcome Jackie Mazur of ‘Delicious Dishes’ to our pages. Thank you for joining us Jackie, we are looking forward to your contributions over the coming months… On a different note, We are very happy to be launching our beautifully refreshed, and shiny new Website this month! If you have a moment do pay us a visit at www.looklocalmagazine.co.uk. We hope you like it. Wishing you all a great month, and a Happy Father’s Day to all you local Dads too !
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Leatherhead Residents’ Association Fetcham Residents’ Association Ashtead Residents’ Association Leatherhead Duck /Race Delicious Dishes - Recipe Book Potatoes June Book Reviews Computer tips from Tec Res Emma Eaton Acupunture Music Matters Regular Events Ashtead Village Day
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What’s on in June? Music on Thursdays Ashtead Choral Society The Swan Inn The Arts Society RHS Garden Festival Transition Ashtead Crossword puzzle Ashtead W.I.NG Ashstead Village W.I. Fetcham Village W.I. Mole Valley W.I.
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The Memory Book Sudoku & Digi-Search History Society Gardening with Selina Poem of the Month RHS Garden Wisley Surrey Police Notice Puzzle solutions Useful numbers Ashtead Library Leatherhead Library Index of Advertisers
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from the Governments allocations for NHS On the 6th October, we in Leatherhead, capital expenditure. Refurbishment funds with some guests from Ashtead and for Epsom and St Helier hospitals, on the Bookham, were treated to a face to face other hand, could be realised through the explanation how our local NHS Mr. of sale of some Sutton. This delightfulof event delivered net CEO, proceeds £1,355. Halfland willatgo to each of the two Daniel Elkeles, is hoping that our hospitals Manyassist of those in attendance at this hosting organisations. Friends of Leatherhead Parish Church in maintaining the building andmeeting grounds will develop over the next five to ten years. very scepticalResidents’ about the possibility of one of Leatherhead’s oldest and loveliest buildings; were and the Leatherhead Association haveofa any improvement at alltoinSave theTeazle current There Fund are two main deficiencies, Project which has benefitted many worthwhile causes, including campaigns Wood and provision. to the Community Garden, and flowers maintenance of the current as buildings Leach Grove Wood’s designation a Village and Green, contributions provision of adequate Acute care.to brighten A short the High Street. People rose in their seats to remind the revealed the for problems currently Itvideo was the second year this popular fundraiser, similar to the that Ducksuch Race,discussions where punters betalready on one of speaker had experienced at St. Helier and aEpsom. Mr. reveals takenthe place some 20 years ago, and the 8 horses in each race, and then video broadcast winner. Gazumper Jumper in thethe Patrick Elkeles Stakes, also stated that there of Cup, results hadofbeen negligible. However, onein Gardner and Havago Hero is in athelack Cradlers were two the winning “mounts”. Included real, joined-up provision of Acute care Unit. change has taken overitsthe the £10 entry fee was a delicious lasagne & salad dinner,valuable which drew rave reviews on theplace food and quick He said he would like to see a building of a last couple of years and that is the method service. single, modern Acute Care Unit where the by which bed blocking has been We are grateful theinorganisations who sponsored our races, which were named: Black almost Dog Gallery patients wouldtobe wards having widely it is eliminated in Care Epsom. TheHurdles; team running Gallop; Cradlers Cup; Fire and Iron Gallery Gate; Hartfield House Home Leatherhead spaced beds to prevent cross infection, the “Epsom Health and Care Partnership.” & District Cup;ofPatrick Gardner Stakes; Centre Cob Chase; the TecRes Trophy; and the and, mostChamber important all, consultant levelSwan A local doctor or a social worker now TWM Solicitors Tourney. We also had splendid raffle prizes donated from B&Q, Boots, charlie & gingers supervision 24/7. accompanies the consultant and the nurse coffee house, Giovanni’s L’Ultimo Italian Restaurant, Leatherhead Theatre, No.34 High Street Barber Shop, However the problem would be about where when assessing future care of a (usually) Nuffield Health, Olivia’s Closet, and Waitrose. The continuing all these organisations is vital to elderly support person.of This facilitates a safe return to site it – St. Helier, Epsom or Sutton. the community and is valued greatly. And Simon Edmands of Leatherhead Rotary ran the event brilliantly, home with the necessary help having been Patients needing this kind of care are again. make a donation Rotarythey for hisarranged services and are so very grateful to him. beforehand. usually not tooWe concerned about to where Finally, we thank in both thehave LRAtoand the Friends of Leatherhead Parish Church for their who are taken – it isthose theirpeople relatives All attendees encouraged to fill in the efforts in the marketing,For catering serving, setup and help inwere running the event itself. endure awkward journeys. this & reason, short questionnaire to guide future decisions THEpopular DATE somewhere for next year’s CALENDAR. FRIDAY 24 APRIL 2020 !! by farMARK the most site for our on the Hospitals. residents would be Epsom. The next Open Meeting of the Leatherhead Residents’ Association will be held at the Methodist Church, Church Brownwill (LRA Road, on Monday 1st at 7.30pm - mark this date in your 2019 calendar!Caroline The Chairman be Chairman) there early The possibility of aJuly, brand new multi-purpose Gill Hanson (SDCCG) casethe you would hospital was also mentioned,inbut sums like to discuss an issue.
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Please send to: LRA, Institute, 67orHigh Street, Leatherhead, KT22 8AH • Or hand it in to:Letherhead B@titude in Kingston Road; Cradlers Jewellers in the High Street. Privacy Notice: TThe LRA collects, stores and processes member information for the purposes of meeting its statutory requirements and its contractual 01372 373 090 |is not shared Email: secretary@leatherheadresidents.org.uk obligationsTelephone: to its members under its Articles. The information with third parties. Any concerns regarding the LRA’s use of member information should be directed to the Company’s Data Controller via http://www.leatherheadresidents.org.uk/contact. A notice regarding the LRA’s compliance with the www.leatherheadresidents.org.uk General Data Protection Regulation 2018 can be found in the document archive of the LRA website under “Regulations”.
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CHAIRMAN’S FAREWELL We enjoyed a successful AGM in the Village Hall in April with more than 160 Fetcham residents turning out. But there was sadness too as this was the last AGM presided over by Susanne Taylor, our Chairman for the past three years. She has much to be proud of, and we have much to be thankful for. Susanne brought huge energy and commitment to the role, always seeking answers from local official bodies on our behalf, but also finding the time to champion environmental causes such as the Mill Pond and the Splash. She also did a fine job in building links between the FRA and other local voluntary organisations. Members of some of these groups have joined our committee, so under our new Chairman, Tim Waller, we are well represented to meet future challenges. None of this is possible however without the continuing support of our members. Our apologies then to those of you who came to our AGM but were e
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unable to get a seat. We mustered all the chairs the hall could offer, but we promise to do better next time! On the subject of saying sorry, the AGM was notable for the gracious apology delivered by one of our guest speakers, Zoe Channon of the Surrey Wildlife Trust, over the plans put forward last autumn for a ‘glamping’ site in Norbury Park. The scheme provoked more than a hundred letters of protest. Zoe told us that although the plan was intended as a way of generating income, it was not well thought out and she apologized for the whole approach. We are also grateful to our other speakers, notably Inspector Karen Coyne of Surrey Police, and Mole Valley commander, who highlighted the spate of vehicle crime which has hit our area. Many people renewed their annual membership on the night, but if you have yet to do this, please don’t forget. It’s easy to fill in the Join and Renew form below, or alternatively go to www.fetchamresidents. co.uk and follow the link to membership. Thank you.
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Although residents are not allowed to plant in verges without permission, you can of course plant in your own garden, and we can offer advice on suitable tree varieties and planting. It is also important to plant UK-grown trees because so many pests and diseases have been imported. A number of pests are threatening our native trees, such as the Oak Processionary Moth; leaf miner on horse-chestnuts; and Ash dieback, a virus that is killing ash trees, many of which are being felled as a precautionary measure. There are many websites detailing all the horrors that are threatening our trees, affecting biodiversity and habitat and, if the trees die or are felled, contributing to global warming. We all need to be alert for any activity to remove trees, unless they are dangerous. In an emergency, Mole Valley Council can protect them with a tree preservation order (TPO) as a planning application needs to be submitted and approved before a tree with a TPO can be felled. If you know of a tree that offers significant amenity value to our community, we can discuss with MVDC whether a TPO might be placed on the tree for its long-term protection. Every second Monday of the month, the Tree Wardens spend a few hours tending to trees in open spaces and on verges. If you know of any trees that would benefit from some care and attention, or you would like to join us and help with our work, please do get in touch. Please contact us at treewardens@ashteadresidents.org.uk with your favourite tree nominations, offers of help, or queries. Christine Kerton and Keith Lelliott Ashtead Tree Wardens
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First Choice Cleaners Ltd is a family run cleaning business serving the local area since 2005. All work fully insured. We take pride in all work undertaken and believe that our strength lies in offering a friendly, flexible and totally reliable service. www.mycleanhome.co.uk
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Tom Carter, from Bookham, and Carrie Bevins, from Fetcham, started bookpotato.org in 2018. Our online shop was set up as a platform to sell independent titles alongside the well known, mainstream ones (we have access to sell over 6 million titles through our wholesalers, so most traditionally published books are easily obtained within 1-3 days). We are very proud pioneers of specialising in indie (independent) titles, we ensure they are all a good standard prior to a selling agreement, and are extremely excited about the quality of the indie books we are offering. A new year and a new opportunity landed in our lap. The sad news about Bartons Books closing, presented an opportunity for BookPotato to fill this much loved independent bookshop void in the Leatherhead community. We had not really intended on opening a physical shop that soon after starting BookPotato, and the finances were tremendously tight due to this. However, we have received an overwhelmingly positive response from the Leatherhead community, as well as the Local Council and Peter Snell himself (retiring owner of Bartons Books); the opportunity was simply too good to miss! We have every intention to continue supporting indie authors and illustrators, but can now expand to support local traders and to give all ages of the community a place to come and enjoy books, get support in creating books, and to share experiences.
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We currently offer: • All independent titles are cheaper with BookPotato than Amazon. • If you find a book cheaper in another high street location, we’ll refund the difference. • Quiet Reading Areas. • Pre-loved books. • Computer Creative Design Courses - ClubKuler facilitate these fun and creative courses that supports learning for school aged children through books and technology, enhancing outcomes in line with the national curriculum and allows them to create their own t-shirt or mug. • 10% discount for all local book club members. • Upcoming events, book readings and signings for all ages - sign up to Hot Potato News! to be kept up to date on what is coming up. • Teas, coffees and cakes coming VERY soon! we invite you sit and enjoy any book in our pre-loved section while enjoying a drink and cake, then simply return the book to the shelf or buy it as you leave. We’re child friendly, dog friendly and massive supporters of the Leatherhead Theatre and the Local History Society (we are able to offer local history titles that are not currently available on Amazon). We offer fantastic discounts to schools and nurseries when using BookPotato for books and our in-house computer creative design courses.
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JUNE BOOK REVIEWS Natir Whitebridge: A Grain of Respect by Ameel Koro This book certainly tackles some difficult and dark subjects and the author does not shy away from graphic detail. This beautifully written story describes Natir’s ongoing abuse as a slave in the hands of some hideous characters. Natir, herself, does come across as a little naïve at times but this does not take away from the reader being completely captivated by her and her horrendous situation. The author is very talented at ‘world building’ and the characters are all well developed, the story is certainly unique and I simply couldn’t put this book down. I am looking forward to reading the next in this series when it is released. This book is for someone who enjoys a darker, more intense read. Fans of Outlander or Game of Thrones should definitely read Natir Whitebridge. A Salute to Fetcham - The Story of a Surrey Village in World War One by Lyn Rozier and Janice Steel The book is a tribute to the people of Fetcham a small village of about 450 people during the great war. The painstaking research of photos and press clipping gives the reader an insight into how this small village sacrificed members to the armed forces, and supplied many volunteers who served as nursing orderlies in the military hospitals. The school log gives an insight into the daily life of the village children and the lessons they would have been taking. This book also follows the tragedy of the Fetcham rector’s son who was to lose his life serving with the Coldstream guards, and then the rector himself whose ship was torpedoed off Egypt while serving as army Chaplin. Prague Spring by Simon Mawer (new release) This is a very interesting read. Set in Prague during 1968, Mawer offers insightful details of a real historical event using fiction. This is a beautifully woven story about two couples, British hitchhikers from Oxford who decide to travel through Europe on a whim and a British diplomat and his Czech lover, who find themselves immersed in the political events of Prague Spring, a period of political liberalisation in Czechoslovakia lead by Dubcek. The story starts a little slowly then gathers pace and momentum, building suspense and keeping the reader absorbed in the events while also examining what people are willing to risk for their freedom, and for others. This book is very well written and would be enjoyed by anybody who is interested in the social and political events of this time.
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Personalised email and economical upgrades ... Recently a number of large volume email providers have closed their services usually due to the cost of providing the service being too great for any rewards which may be returned. These companies include O2, Tesco and Which. You may be asking what benefit could the email providers be gaining? The general answer is a simple oneyou give them permission to “read” your emails and provide contextual advertising, this is agreed in their terms and conditions when you sign up to their service. This is the reason why the likes of Gmail, Outlook, Hotmail, Yahoo are keen for your email traffic, for example- if you are in correspondence with someone about a holiday - you may see banner adverts usually in your web browser from holiday firms, the holiday firm would have paid for this advert or “impression”. This is evidence of contextual advertising. Changing your email address and notifying your contacts can be headache, to mitigate a recurrence of this, a way around it is to purchase your own email address - also know as domain name. Once bought this address is yours forever (assuming subscriptions are maintained) By way of example let’s say your name is Jane Walter, you could purchase (subject to availability) the domain name “walter-family.co.uk”, and your email address could be jane@walter-family.co.uk. The beauty of this arrangement is that this is yours forever and should the suppling firm decide that email isn’t their “thing”, you can move it to another provider. You may be thinking this arrangement is expensive and exclusive to companies, but you would be wrong. To purchase the domain name and have it registered to you for 2 years is only £35.00 (+vat)- then it is necessary to have the email service added, and this can be a little as £25 per year. For less than the cost of filling your car up with fuel you have an email address and email service for life, additionally you can add further email accounts for mum, dad, the kids and so on. Low cost computer upgrades The thought of moving all your data onto a new machine can cause palpitations to many. A way to avoid this is to upgrade your existing machine. Windows 10 and Mojave are reasonably accepting when it comes to running on old hardware. To remove the frustration of a slow running machine, a great option is to replace your current hard drive with a Solid State Drive (SSDs), the performance boost is impressive and is said to be upto 20 times quicker- which is pretty astonishing. SSD’s have fallen greatly in price so the cost of the upgrade and us to copy all your data to the SSD could be way less than buying a new machine. Please call for more information. This guide was written by Les Beer, from Tecres in Leatherhead, who have been providing computer solutions since 1989.
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~Surrey’s favourite Computer Store~
14 North Street, Leatherhead tel: 01372 - 370300 Monday - Saturday 9:00 - 5.30pm
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Tenda Whole House Mesh WiFi System Standard starter kit with 3 transmitters £140.00 Additional Standard transmitters £45.00 High Powered starter kit with 3 Transmitters £205.00 Additional High powered transmitters £60.00
Used Apple iMacs, Macbooks and iPads MacBook Air- Core i7, 8Gb Ram, 256Gb SSD 13” display only £799.00 Refurbished Apple Ipad Air 2 - 32Gb £250.00
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DYSCOVER
Photos by Orande Mensink
25th Anniversary Celebration
On Thursday 25th April at Woodlands Park Hotel, Dyscover celebrated it’s 25th Anniversary (Actual birthday 27th April) They were celebrating 25 years of Dyscover, a local specialist aphasia charity, set up by the charity’s founder and president, Gill Jackson MBE to offer people with this life changing, long term and complex speech & language condition, on-going support. Friends and supporters of Dyscover attended the afternoon tea fundraiser. The 118 guests included Mayor Shweta Kapadia and her husband, Consort Ramesh Kapadia from Elmbridge, Chairman Raj Haque of Mole Valley District Council and Mayor and Mayoress Neil and Ann Dallen as well as original volunteers and very early beneficiaries of the organisation. Guests enjoyed a Pimms and elderflower drinks reception with jazz musicians ‘Rag A Jazz’ playing in the background. Traditional afternoon tea was served after a brave and humbling presentation from Suzie Cope, who
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described to the audience how acquiring aphasia at aged 45 has impacted her life and family and how with the support of Dyscover she has been able to overcome many of the barriers this condition presents and is now able to volunteer for Dyscover as a ‘Buddy’ to new beneficiaries joining one of Dyscover’s speech therapist led support groups. The tea was accompanied by some singers who enlivened the audience, ready for an auction which included a 3 ball at Wisley golf club, a champagne canal trip and Cocktails at Zedel Brasserie in Soho. The celebration ended with a fantastic raffle with both the auction and raffle raising over £1800! Dyscover were thrilled with the local support this event generated and are keen make strong community links in and around Leatherhead following their HQ move to Leatherhead Court in 2018. For anyone interested in volunteering, fund raising, getting involved or to find out more about what Dyscover can offer visit www.dyscover.org.uk
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At Milner House we understand that choosing a care home can be stressful for everyone involved.
We offer residential, nursing and dementia care, and all-round support to make things easier. We’ll support you to live each day the way you want: being pampered in the hair salon, growing veg in the gardens or chatting to friends in the café. To find out more about living at Milner House, call us on 01372 885654 or email beverly.jordan@careuk.com
Fulfilling lives Milner House care home Milner House, Ermyn Way, Leatherhead, KT22 8TX careuk.com/milner-house
Simply Scones tea room Every Tuesday 2pm-3.30pm Join us for cream tea in the conservatory. Homemade scones, jam and cream – all prepared and served by people we support at The Grange. Try our ‘flavour of the month’ scone. Booking essential.
To book either call 01372 452 608
A new Friday treat - pop in for freshly-brewed coffee and choose from our selection of cakes, biscuits and flapjacks! All made by people with learning disabilities as part of their work experience. Where else can you support a charity just by eating cake! Booking essential.
Every Friday 10.00am-11.30am
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Heard the name but not sure what we do? I was the same until a few years ago and recently retired with a few spare hours in a busy “retirees” life, I began to delve a little deeper and this is what I found! Ashtead Good Neighbours, or as we know it, AGN, is a voluntary organisation started nearly 15 years ago and managed by a Team of ten volunteers but with the huge support of another 145 “active” volunteers. These volunteers very kindly donate a few hours of their time each month to help Ashtead residents who are in need of “neighbourly” help to mainly drive and accompany them to hospital appointments, the GP, a chiropodist or dentist. Once a month, AGN volunteers host a Sunday “tea party” for 6 AGN Clients who live on their own and may be lonely at weekends. These few hours give them the opportunity to meet and enjoy the company of others over “tea and cake”. In 2018, AGN completed 1748 jobs for 365 clients and without volunteers, these lovely people would certainly have struggled.
Are you a driver with a few hours to spare each month? Volunteering for AGN is enjoyable and certainly fulfilling. Your commitment is flexible and there is no pressure to carry out any job unless it suits you. Our volunteers come from all age groups and a few hours, on an occasional basis, makes a huge difference to the local community and, as a volunteer, know that you will meet some interesting people with fascinating stories to tell! Most volunteers opt to carry out one or two jobs per month. To find out more about AGN, take a look at our new website:
www.agn.uk.net
or email: ashteadgn@gmail.com or call their general enquiry line: 07752 66 50 66
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Termly groups run in Parsons Mead Cricket Pavilion, Ashtead. Monthly evening drop-in sessions for those who have completed a course. Parish Room, St George’s Church, Ashtead. Regular free Introductory Sessions. Retreat days. For full details of all courses and events visit www.surreyhillsmindfulness.co.uk diana@surreyhillsmindfulness.co.uk
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Leatherhead Podiatry Love your feet! Lesley Pennington S.R.Ch., D.Pod.M., B.Sc.Hons., HPC reg
We are a voluntary organisation helping Ashtead adults who would appreciate a little “neighbourly” assistance.
25 years experience
• Corns • Calluses • Orthotics • Ingrowing Toe Nails • Verrucae
Most of our help is providing transport to and from medical appointments, for example a GP, dentist, chiropodist, physiotherapist, and to local hospitals.
WE URGENTLY NEED MORE DRIVERS!! If you are able to spare as little as an hour or so a month, please get in touch.
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• Problematic Nails • Athlete’s Foot • Bunions • Sports Injuries • Heel Pain
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Summer Fun 2019 5th-30th August 2019 At The Grange, Bookham Summer Fun is a chance for people with learning disabilities to experience what life is like at The Grange. ● ● ●
Try new things Make new friends Have fun!
Sessions run between 9.15am and 4.15pm and you can come any time between 5th and 30th August for as many or as few days as you like. Programme includes: ● cookery ● craft ● gardening ● sport and fitness ● chill time and outings ● drama and music All sessions supported by our trained staff. PAs welcome. Call 01372 452608 or email vikki.schadenberg@grangecentre.org.uk www.grangecentre.org.uk
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Acupuncture;
the natural way to ease your pain...
I recently enjoyed an appointment with Emma problems. The focus of treatment is on you as an Eaton at her new acupuncture clinic which is based individual. It aims to treat your immediate health at the 225 Club in Cobham. problems and the underlying root cause. There is a whole body of research to support that There is nothing to be afraid of - lots of patients acupuncture works. As a method of treating people who attend regularly and benefit from treatment are it is widely respected and used frequently in needle phobic. At the first treatment patients the UK. It is currently estimated that soon realise that the hair thin sterile “Fantastic 2.3 million people are being treated disposable needles are specifically each year by British Acupuncture designed to be as painless as acupuncture Council members. possible. They are about a tenth of treatment really Acupuncture is used to help with the thickness of a medical syringe. knows her work very most complaints that you would In many treatments, patients well and creates a very go to your doctor with. Just in the are not even aware whether the warm and nurturing last week Emma has seen patients needles have been inserted or not. environment.” benefiting from acupuncture It’s natural, holistic and works with CUSTOMER TESTIMONAL who have a wide range of health the body. The aim of Acupuncture challenges:- aches and pains, fertility is to prompt the body to do what it challenges, fatigue, insomnia, anxiety, hot knows how to do. Whilst patients may come flushes, foot pain, pregnancy support and digestive for a specific reason such as neck pain, they soon
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“I can’t recommend Emma enough - the help with hot flushes has been nothing short of life changing.” CUSTOMER TESTIMONAL
experience other additional positive side effects. For example, they find that their general mood, sleep and digestion are improved as well. It can be very effective on its own and is also often integrated with conventional medical treatment. A good example of how beautifully they work together is the support given to a couple on Assisted Fertility programmes such as IVF or support patients receiving cancer treatment. Emma has been helping patients locally for over 10 years, originally setting up Eaton Acupuncture working in Great Bookham and The Medicine Garden in Cobham. Changing the clinic name to Cobham Acupuncture and Reflexology when the 225 Club became her permanent home. Rachel Sherriff also works from the Clinic who is technically talented (graduating with a First class hons) and has a wonderful way with patients - a rare combination. Both are members of the British Acupuncture
“Caring, talented, professional, skilled & gentle, Emma is an exceptional practitioner is a real find. No fuss, no pain…but a miracle reduction in foot pain”
Council and have a special interest in female health especially supporting women CUSTOMER TESTIMONAL experiencing negative impacting menopause related problems and working with patients on the fertility journey. This is a truly lovely clinic and the treatment I received on my ankle certainly eased the pain I have been experiencing for the past few months. I will certainly be returning for further treatments. If you would like to visit Emma or Rachel please call for an appointment, you won’t regret it! Thank you very much Emma, I really enjoyed my treatment. The 225 Club, 13 Anyards Rd, Cobham KT11 2LW Phone: 07821 590287 Email: hello@cobhamacupuncture.co.uk
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RAD Ballet, ISTD Modern, Tap & Jazz Classes run Monday - Saturday Fetcham ■ Bookham ■ Leatherhead ■ Effingham We also offer ■ Pre-School Programme (6mths up) ■ Adult Ballet & Tap Classes ■ Bi-annual shows at Leatherhead Theatre ■ Theatre trips ■ Termly examinations ■ Fantastic performing opportunities For more information please contact us
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“We in the Rotary Club of Ashtead are delighted with the coverage we receive in the A&L Local for our various activities. Clearly Ashtead Rotary Village Day is our major event and our biggest charity fundraiser but we also appreciate coverage of our other initiatives and in particular we like the opportunity to communicate details of the good causes to which we devote the monies we raise. The magazine really lives up to its slogan - ‘Never underestimate the importance of community’”
QUESTIONS: 1. Hollywood legend Doris Day died on May 13th 2019. How old was she? 2. Wy are Led Zeppelin so called? 3. Who sang “You make the sunshine brighter than Doris Day”? 4. Complete the Led Zeppelin song title, often said to be one of their finest works. “Stairway to……” 5. What do the four symbols relate to on the front cover of Led Zeppelin IV? 6. Can you name the five Travelling Wilburys?
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Have fun with this month’s Music quiz.
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7. Doris Day originally wanted to be a dancer. What prevented her achieving her ambition? 8. Sentimental Journey was Doris Day’s first hit record. In what year was it released? PUZZLE SOLUTIONS PAGE 91
What’s On
REGULAR events Monday - Thurs (weekly)
Sunday 2nd (weekly)
Sunday 2nd (weekly)
Monday 3rd (weekly- termtime)
Monday 3rd (weekly)
Tuesday 4th (weekly - termtime)
Tuesday 4th (1st Tues monthly)
Tuesday 4th (weekly)
Citizens Advice sessions at The Georgian House, Swan Mews, High Street, Leatherhead, Surrey KT22 8AE. Drop-in: Mon toThurs 10am - 1pm Appointments: Mon to Thurs 1pm - 4pm. Offer free, confidential, impartial & independent advice on a wide range of subjects. Advice line: 03444 111 444 (Monday - Friday, 10am - 4pm) email: leatherhead@camv.org.uk Leatherhead Parish Church welcomes you to all its services. For full details of our services and events, check out www.leatherheadparish.com Leatherhead Methodist Church welcomes you to all their services. For more information visit our website www.leatherheadmethodist.org Fetcham Singers - friendly Ladies Choir meets at the Parish Church Hall, Church Road, KT22 8HD, 7.30pm for 7.45pm start. We have started to practise Faure’s Requiem & various folk songs for the Summer Concert performed by Fetcham Singers on 6th July 2019. New members are always welcome. There are no auditions. Contact Sandra Brown on 01372 276736 Ashtead Choral Society, meet every Monday evening to rehearsal at the Ashtead Peace Memorial Hall, Woodfield Lane, at 8pm for 2hrs & tea. Any enquiries please call 01372 278852, email ashteadchoral@gmail.com. www. ashteadchoralsociety.org.uk Toddlers Group for 0-3 year olds with a caere. Toys, craft, singalongs and refreshments. Ashtead Baptist Church, 192 Barnett Wood Lane, Ashtead, KT21 2LW. 10-11.30am. Newcomers welcome. Rosemary Bassett 01372 274666 Leatherhead Probus club has been providing fellowship for retired men in the area who have inquiring & active minds for 50 years. We meet first Tuesday each month at Tyrrells Wood Golf Club for a lunch followed by a talk. In April we welcome. In June our speaker Dr. Simon Usherwood of Surrey University will continue his lucid explanation of the story behind the “contortions of Brexit”. For further details call Jon McCarthy on 07947 361 406; or email membership@ probusclubleatherhead.org.uk to come as a guest Knit ‘n Natter at Leatherhead Methodist Church, Church Rd, Leatherhead from 2.30pm - 4pm, it costs 50p pp to cover the cost of the tea and coffee. This is a craft group where people can come and try a new craft or continue their own project whilst chatting with others. www.leatherheadmethodist.org
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What’s On
Wednesday 5th (weekly)
Wednesday 5th (monthly)
Wednesday 5th (Monthly)
Weds 5th & 19th (weekly termtime)
Wednesday 5th (monthly)
Wednesday 5th (weekly)
Wednesday 5th (1st Weds monthly)
Thursday 6th (weekly)
Thursday 6th (1st Thurs monthly)
Thursday 6th (weekly)
Thursday 6th (1st Thurs monthly)
The Downsmen Male Barbershop Chorus, meets every Wednesday, 7.30 pm at the Methodist Church, Church Road, Leatherhead, KT22 8AY. For singing in close harmony - there’s nothing like it! Just turn up, or contact Gary Score on 01372 275177. New singers welcome. Ashtead WI, Ashtead Peace Memorial Hall, 7.15pm for 7.30pm. “Resorting to The Coast Speaker ”. Speaker - Dr Geoffrey Mead, For info contact Sandra Brown 01372 276736 Ashtead Flower Arrangement Group, Demonstration by Michael Bowyer “Is it Summer Yet?”. Ashtead Peace Memorial Hall, 1.45pm - 4.30pm. Visitors welcome. Di Stirling 01372 279501 Baby and Toddler Group in Leatherhead Parish Church Hall from 10 - 12noon. Have you just had a baby or moved to the area? If so why not come along to meet some of the other parents/carers and their children. Lots of toys and activities plus a welcome cup of coffee. Just pop in or call Jackie 07764686914 Topic of Cancer is a support group for those with a cancer diagnosis &/or their supporters, The Old Barn Hall, Church Rd, Bookham KT23 3PQ at 7.30pm. Contact details online or just come along to a meeting, www.topicofcancer.org.uk Rotary Club of Leatherhead, Police Federation Headquarters, Highbury Drive, Leatherhead. 7pm-9pm. For more info: Simon Edmands on 07753 821964 The Armada Probus Club. If you are a retired or semi retired gentleman please join us at Tyrrells Wood Golf Club for a 2 course lunch followed by a talk on an interesting subject. We have regular visits to places of interest in the South of England & twice yearly ladies events at the club. The first lunch is free. Annual membership: £20. Secretary Michael Pearce: 01372 459461 or macpearce85@gmail.com Ashtead ‘Over 60’s Lunch Club meets every Thurs in the Ralli Room at APMH for a freshly prepared hot lunch & dessert - cost £5. Doors open at 11.00 for a cup of tea or coffee. For more info call Brenda (chairman) on 01372 813276. Mole Valley Quilters, 7.15pm, The Harrison Room, Old Barn Hall, Bookham KT23 3PQ. “Layer, Paint and Stitch” by Wendy Dolan. Beginners and more experienced quilters welcome. Info from Sandy Clark on01372 579321 / pumphousecottage@gmail.com. www.molevalleyquilters.org.uk Ashtead Bowling Club, free coaching sessions for beginners on Thursdays at 2.30 & 6.30 lasting about 90 mins. Just bring a pair of clean flat soled shoes. Bowls of a suitable size, provided. Club pavilion, Woodfield Lane, KT21 2BJ. Contact Mike on 01372 273142 to arrange a session with one of our coaches Leatherhead Barn Dance Club, 8pm-10.15pm. 1st Thursday of the month. Abraham Dixon Hall, Letherhead Institue, £5. Ruth Gwilliam 01403 750844
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What’s On
Thursday 6th (weekly)
Thursday 6th (monthly)
Friday 7th
Friday 7th (monthly)
Friday 7th (weekly)
The Rotary club of Ashtead meets 7.30pm for dinner at The Cock Inn, Church Lane, Headley, KT18 6LE. Visitors welcome. Contact Brian 01372 275860 Ashtead U3A, 2.30pm, Ashtead Peace Memorial Hall. Speaker Guest Speaker Nick Dobson ‘A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Potting Shed’. Annual membership £12. For more info: 01372 273690 or email memberships@ ashteadu3a.org.uk Civil Service Retirement Fellowship Leatherhead Group, Fetcham Village Hall, “My childhood in Africa” - by Martina Bennelick. Members pay an annual subscription of £5, & £1 per meeting (extra when a meal is involved) Members do not have to have been Civil Servants. Anne Thomson 01372 373258 Morning coffee and scones served in the Ralli Room, Ashtead Peace Memorial Hall. Woodfield Lane, Ashtead KT21 2BE.Prepared and served by volunteers to raise money to help run the hall The Ark is a Christian based toddler group, based at Christ Church, Epsom Road, Leatherhead 9.30am - 11am, aimed at children from 0 to 5yrs old. During the session we have toys, games, a craft, a singing and story time. There is a voluntary donation of £1 per family to help cover cost. For more info visit www.leatherheadmethodist.org or email hannahleatherheadfcw@gmail.com
(weekly termtime)
Soup Lunch held in St Michael’s Church Hall, the Marld, Ashtead. Homemade soup, bread and pudding, served with tea/coffee, between 12noon and 1.30pm, all for £5. In aid of Princess Alice Hospice, CAFOD (Catholic Fund for Overseas Development) and BESOM Enjoy a great meal and raise funds for three charities. For more information contact 01372 272267
Friday 7th
New ‘Cuppa and Cake’ Morning at the Grange, KT23 4DZ. Friday Mornings will never be the Same again! We will be running a ‘Cuppa & Cake’ morning every Friday from 10am - 11.30am. Starts Friday 3rd May, book your places now 01372 452 608. For more information visit us online at www.grangecentre.org.uk
Fri 7th & 21st
Martha’s Market 10.00-11.30am Leatherhead Parish Church Hall. New dates with extended opening hours. Come along to buy home-made cakes and preserves, hand-crafted items from cards to knitted goods, eggs and haberdashery supplies. Or why not book a stall to sell something for yourself or a charity. June 7th with Fairtrade and June 21st with Hearing Aid checks. Make time to join us for a coffee and bring a friend too. Contact Janine 01372 374914
Friday 7th
Friday 7th, 21st (Every 2nd Friday)
OASIS, fortnightly women’s group at St George’s Christian Craft Centre, 9.15am. Each term explores a different topic, this term is life stories, with this month’s speakers Rachel Tribe: Reproductive Scientist and Jennie Sullivan: Happy Child International, rescue & rehabiliation of street children in Brazil. All ladies in 20s, 30s & 40s welcome, no charge/no booking required. Maxine Simpson: 01372 272177 or maxinesimpson2003@yahoo.co.uk
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What’s On
Friday 7th
Ashtead Art Lovers, 11am & 7.30pm: Picasso & Bracques: The invention of Cubism. An insight into the development of this groundbreaking art movement by two of the greatest artists of the 20th century. We shall discuss this over refreshments. £10. 01372 272235 or email ashteadartlovers@gmail.com. melanievtaylor.co.uk
Sat 8th & 22rd
Family rhymetime at Leatherhead Library, Church Street KT22 8DP. First come first served. No tickets but maximum of 16 per session owing to limited space. Rhymes for babies and toddlers. For more info email libraries@surreycc.gov.uk
Sun 9th & 23rd (2nd & 4th Sunday)
Sunday 9th (2nd Sun monthly)
Monday 10th (2nd Mon monthly)
Monday 10th (2nd Mon monthly)
Tuesday 11th (2nd Tues monthly)
Wednesday 12th (2nd Weds monthly)
Wednesday 12th Friday 14th (2nd Fri monthly)
Sunday 16th (3rd Sunday)
Revive Nation is a youth group we run every 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month at Leatherhead Methodist Church, Church Road, Leatherhead from 12.30pm 2.30pm. We play games, we have a pool table and we serve a light lunch for the young people. For more info www.leatherheadmethodist.org. An evening meeting is held on the second Sunday of each month at Park House, Randall’s Road Leatherhead, KT22 0AH. All are welcome to join us in exploring a different approach to spiritual worship focusing on silence and stillness. For more info contact Catherine Carr (01483 283693) or catherinemcarr15@gmail.com Leatherhead branch, Royal British Legion, Women’s Section, Leatherhead Community Centre, Kingston Road, 7.00pm, on the 2nd Monday of the month. Interesting speakers & events. For more info or to book: Jane 01372 811422 Bookham Wine Club, Harrison Room, Old Barn Hall, Bookham, 7.30 for 8pm. ‘What! Moldovian Wines?’ by Irina Hriplivii. For more info: membership@ bookhamwineclub.org.uk or web www.bookhamwineclub.org.uk Mole Valley WI (Fetcham), Fetcham Village Hall, The Street, KT22 9QS. ‘Beside the Seaside’ by Sheila Willis. 7.45pm. Meriel Sexton on merielsexton@hotmail.com Tylney Lunch Club for ladies, Leatherhead Leisure Centre. Three course lunch followed by a speaker. Membership is £10per annual & £16 for lunch. Contact Pat Date on 01372 454879 An illustrated talk, about the artists and architects who worked for Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, will be given to The Arts Society Leatherhead at 7:15 pm in Leatherhead Parish Church Hall, KT22 8BD. Guests are welcome, for £5 at the door: info@theartssocietyleatherhead.org.uk or Huw Jenkins on 01372 278728. Ashtead Friday Market, Ashtead Peace Memorial Hall, 9.00am - 12.30pm. Free entry. Lots of stalls, cakes, jewellery, plants, collectables, & more, for the RNLI. Messy Church at Ashtead Baptist Church 192 Barnett Wood Lane KT21 2LW a meeting for families children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.Craft Celebration Meal 4pm-6pm every 3rd Sunday except August Come and Enjoy for more info email Paul and Sue at messychurch.abc@gmail.com.
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What’s On
Monday 17th (3rd Monday)
The Probus Club of Ashtead meets at Tyrrell’s Wood Golf Club at 12.30 for its Summer Guests lunch and thus there will be no talk. New members welcome. For membership details and other information visit our website www. ashteadprobus.com. Alternatively, contact our Secretary, Stephen Bridges on 07806 791774 or stephen@bridgesuk.com.
Tuesday 18th
The Arts Society Ashtead meets, Ashtead Peace Memorial Hall at 10.30am for its regular monthly lecture.Speaker Stephen Taylor; his subject, Architectural Trompe L’Oeil. Non-members and those already on the Waiting List welcome to attend: £5 payable on the door. For info contact Pat Anderson, Membership Secretary, 07958 560707 or pat@glasstower.co.uk. Website www.tas-ashtead.org.uk.
Wednesday 19th
Ashtead Friendship Centre, Ashtead Peace Memorial Hall, 2.00pm. “Trekking in Morocco” by Shirley Cornish. For more info contact Don Butt 01372 274288.
(3rd Weds monthly)
Wednesday 19th (3rd Weds monthly)
Thursday 20th (3rd Thurs monthly)
Sunday 23rd (4th Sun monthly)
Tuesday 25th (last tues monthly)
Tuesday 25th (4th Tues monthly)
Weds 26th (monthly)
Thurs 27th
Eastwick WI. St Mary’s Annexe, Fetcham KT22 9AZ 7.30pm. Visitors welcome. Contact Mary Morris 01372 289822 / see info at www.eastwickwi.org.uk Leatherhead U3A’s monthly meeting will be at 2pm in the United Reformed Church Hall, Epsom Road, Leatherhead KT22 8ST. Jim House talks about ‘Medicine Behind the Medals’ - providing medical cover at the Olympics. The U3A welcomes anyone no longer in full time employment or raising a family. For more information come along to this meeting or contact us at lhdu3amembers@gmail. com or check out our website www.leatherheadu3a.org.uk to find details of the many interests we offer and how easy it is to make new friends. New Fire contemporary worship (ecumenical) held at All Saints Cafe, Kingston Road. Coffee from 6.00p.m. Worship 6.30pm. For more info email the info@ allsaintskingston.co.uk or call 020 8546 5964. www.allsaintskingston.co.uk Kingston & District Civil Service Pensioners’ Alliance Group meet at Marion House, Girl Guides Hut, Tadworth Ave, KT3 6DJ, 2-4.15pm. In addition to our main function of keeping in touch with local & national issues concerning pensioners, we arrange a variety of speakers to entertain us. This month we have a fascinating talk on A View from the Wings. Brenda Denby, 0208 398 6054/brendadenby@live.co.uk. “The Weird And Wonderful World Of The Law” - Speaker David Allen, Fetcham U3A 2.30pm St Mary’s Church Hall off The Ridgeway. Visitors & new members welcome. Contact 01372 453959 or www.fetchamu3a.org.uk. Ashtead Townswomen’s Guild, Ralli Room, Ashtead Peace Memorial Hall, Woodfield Ln, Ashtead KT21 2BE, 7.30pm. Di James on 01372 273948. Open meeting of the Ashtead Cancer Group, a support group for cancer patients, their families, friends & carers, providing support. Free. 7pm-9pm 49, St Stephen’s Avenue, Ashtead, KT21 1PJ. Workshops & occasional speakers. 07843 620295, ashteadcancergroup@gmail.com. www.ashteadcancergroup.org
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WHAT’S
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2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th JUNE
Lazy Jazz Sundays Polesden Lacey, Great Bookham RH5 6BB, 2pm - 4pm. Enjoy a lazy afternoon listening to live music every Sunday this summer as well as August Bank Holiday Monday. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/polesden-lacey/whats-on
6th, 13th, 20, 27th JUNE
Teddy Bear Picnic at Polesden Lacey, Great Bookham RH5 6BB every Thursday during June, 10.30am - 11.30am. Bring your favourite teddy to enjoy a pretend picnic, story time and songs. Children’s lunch boxes are available to buy at our café if you want to complete the experience! This event is included in norm admission charge but pre-booking essential to reserve a space. www.nationaltrust.org.uk
7th & 8th JUNE 2019
Leatherhead Operatic Society present Jack the Ripper, a musical play set in 1888, when Jack the Ripper’s murderous spree spread terror through the East End of London. The harsh lives of those who lived & worked in the Ripper’s shadow gives way to the fun of the music hall where the cast become the audience. Shows are 7.30pm on Friday 7th (including fish & chip supper) & 2.30pm on Saturday 8th at the Parish Church Hall, Leatherhead. For more info & to book tickets, see www. leatherheadoperaticsociety.co.uk
8th - 9th JUNE 2019
Charity Art Sale of work by Effingham artist Moo Muriel in aid of ‘Effingham with Little Bookham Parish’ and ‘The Queen Elizabeth Foundation’ Leatherhead. St Lawrence Church, Effingham, Sat: 10am - 12noon, 2pm - 4pm and Sun: 2pm - 4.30pm
Sunday 9th JUNE 2019
Leatherhead Duck Race, Down at the River - Being organised by Surrey Hills Radio. 2pm - 5pm. For more information about the day and how to get involved email economicdevelopment@molevalley.gov.uk or call 01306 879287
Friday 14th JUNE 2019
Charity Quiz Night at Ashtead Peace Memorial Hall, Woodfield Ln, Ashtead KT21 2BE at 7.30 (doors open at 6.45) for teams of 6 - 8. The bar will be open and there will be a raffle. Tickets £10, to include light refreshments, are available from the Hall Office - 01372 272921 or Di at 01372 279501. Come & pit your wits against Simon, our excellent Quiz Master!
15th - 16th JUNE 2019
Plant Society Show at RHS Garden Wisley, Woking GU23 6QB, 9.00am 5.00pm. Spectacular displays from 20 plant societies featuring favourites such as delphiniums, clematis, sweet peas, iris & dahlias as well as alpines, fruit & vegetables, hosta, carnivorous, bonsai & cactus. For more information about the event visit www.rhs.org.uk/wisley
Thursday 20th JUNE 2019
Squire’s Garden Centres is holding a ‘Prosecco & Plants’ evening from 5pm until 8.30pm. There’ll be plenty of time to browse the stunning selection of plants, & you’ll be able to take advantage of a special 20% off all plants! Plus if you get a bit peckish hot dogs will be served from 6-8pm for £5. www.squiresgardencentres.co.uk
If there’s an event in July that you’d like mentioned, please contact Ros (details on p.6) before Monday 10th June. All entries appear on a first come, first served basis. Details of the above events are correct at time of print.
Friday 21st JUNE 2019
International Make Music Day. In Leatherhead The Tailleferre Ensemble - flute, two oboes & bassoon - are giving a free concert at 7.30pm in Christ Church, Epsom Rd, KT22 8ST. There will be drinks in the interval, & a retiring collection to support NewSPAL, the local charity SCC has mandated to take over the Surrey Performing Arts Library. Details on musiconthursdays.org - even though it’s on a Friday. We might even burst into song at the end. makemusicday.co.uk
Tuesday 25th JUNE 2019
The Surrey Jazz Orchestra 50th Birthday concert at Jacobs Well Village Hall , Jacobs Well Rd, Guildford , GU4 7PD, 7.45pm. The Surrey Jazz Orchestra mark 50 years of performing with their existing 16 piece band and have chosen Cherry Trees as the beneficiary children’s charity to share the evening with and to raise funds for. Tickets on the door £7.50 pp, raffle & prizes for the best vintage get-up in honour of the night. For more information visit www.cherrytrees.org.uk
Tuesday 25th JUNE 2019
Sunday 30th JUNE 2019
Tea & Talk from The Brigitte Trust at Oddfellows Hall Leatherhead, 45-47 Bridge St, KT22 8BN, 2.00pm. All welcome to a short informal talk by local charity, followed by Brenda’s delicious full afternoon tea & relaxed conversation. Please contact the Mid-Surrey Oddfellows office to book & more details on 01306877792 or email mid-surrey@oddfellows.co.uk Bookham Choral Society with Conductor Lewis Gaston will be presenting their summer concert; “Songs of the Fleet” by Charles Villiers Stanford and other Poetic Choral Works. The concert will be at St Nicolas Church, Bookham at 5pm. Tickets (£12, u18s - £6), which include refreshments, are available from Cascade, High Street Bookham or from our BCS Box Office on 01372 375644. There will also be limited availability on the door.
Save the Date in July Saturday13th JULY 2019
Cherry Trees children’s charity is hosting a Latin Dance Fiesta party this summer for those that love the style & sound of South America. Led by experienced & popular local dance instructor Gio Pappas, he will show you the steps into a tango, with fruity cocktails, raffle & bar on the night. £15pp, with student concessions. To book your tickets: www.cherrytrees.org.uk/Event/latin-dance-fiesta. No need to bring a partner there will be plenty of others on the night! Onslow Village Hall.
Friday 5th JULY 2019
Friends of Ashtead Village Hall 3 course dinner followed by a talk ‘The Secret Listeners who bugged the Nazis in WWII’ 6.30 for 7.00pm. Tickets £23 from the booking office, Friday coffee mornings or from the Committee. APMH, Woodfield Lane, Ashtead, KT21 2BE, Call 01372 272 921 or bookings@apmh.org.uk.
Saturday 6th JULY 2019
Fetcham Singers Summer Concert FAURE’S REQUIEM. Come and join us in the United Reformed Church in Epsom Road, Leatherhead KT22 8ST at 7.30pm. Entry on the door of £10 (children free) includes a free glass of wine at the Interval and a contribution is mad
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What’s On
THURSDAY
06
JUNE 12.30pm - Kenny Fu, piano • Ana-Lavinia Vlad, violin, • Annabelle Oomens, cello courtesy of the Royal Academy of Music Leatherhead Methodist Church, KT22 8AY
THURSDAY
MUSIC ON
12.30pm - Rachel Watson, cello • Thomas Ang, piano Leatherhead Methodist Church, Church Rd, KT22 8AY
THURSDAYS
WEDNESDAY
WEDNESDAYS
Christ Church URC, Epsom Road, Leatherhead KT22 8ST
at Leatherhead Methodist Church at Christ Church
musiconthursdays.org musicinsurrey.co.uk All venues have level access, including toilets. Leatherhead Methodist Church, please park in the Swan Cente multi-storey.
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JUNE 12.30pm - Guest organist: Marion Bettsworth Asst Director of Music, St Michael’s Highgate, & Organ Scholar, Alexandra Palace
THURSDAY
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JUNE 12.30pm - Ina Montesclaros, piano Courtesy of the Royal Academy of Music. Leatherhead Methodist Church, KT22 8AY
THURSDAY
04JULY
12.30pm - US Independence Day Concert Buck Brass trio/quartet • trumpet(s) horn & trombone Leatherhead Methodist Church, KT22 8AY
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SATURDAY 15th June 2019 St George’s Christian Centre 7.30pm
Ashtead Choral Society
Bob Chilcott
A Little Jazz Mass
Music by George Shearing and Aaron Copland Conductor Andrew Storey Piano Stephen Ridge
All Tickets £14 unreserved ; Under 21’s FREE boxoffice@ashteadchoralsociety.org.uk Tel 07379 427666 Registered Charity 265400 St George’s Christian Centre is on Barnett Wood Lane KT21 2DA
Bookham Open Gardens SUNDAY 16TH JUNE 2019 | 10.00AM-5.00PM
This year’s event will feature around 12 varied and attractive private gardens (6 new to Open Gardens) where garden owners will give you a warm welcome and provide you with the opportunity to pick up ideas for your own garden or simply enjoy the beautiful surroundings. In addition, we have gardens at The Dawnay School, Gracewell Care Home, the Grange Centre (with its Victorian walled garden) and Little Bookham Allotments. The proceeds from the day go towards the upkeep of our Old Barn Hall. Delicious refreshments will be served there throughout the day and there will also be the opportunity to visit our plant stall and buy a selection of goods from the Bookham Country
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Market stall. Once again there will be a raffle with lots of great prizes. There will be a regular free minibus service to take you between the gardens. Tickets: £5 in advance at outlets below: The Old Barn Hall KT23 3PQ (Mon, Weds, Fri 9.30am12.30pm), the Vineries (event sponsors) & other local outlets, £6 on the day. You can also buy them at the first garden you visit. Assistance dogs only. For more information look for ‘Bookham Open Gardens’ on Facebook, or contact Tina Hutton on 01372 457598 Email: tina.hutton@btinternet.com BOOKHAM COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Registered Charity No. 1148881
02 COMMUNITY
TOUCH RUGBY AT KGV - COME & JOIN US!
Effingham and Leatherhead RFC have been chosen to be one of the venues for O2 Touch Rugby, which is designed to encourage anybody in the local community to join in, have a little exercise, and enjoy an evening of sport at a level that suits them. Everyone is welcome; the club wants to be a strong part of the community. Touch Rugby is non contact and is not designed for elite players. It is for fitness and fun. The evenings have been running for one year now, and numbers increase during the summer. We want to make it easy - just pitch up and play.
We play every Wednesday from 730pm at King George V Hall and Playing Fields, Browns Lane, Effingham. www.eaglesrugby.club/how-to-find-us/ For more information, please contact: Lee Bradshaw: O2touch@eaglesrugby.club; Ed Habgood: ehabgood@rugbysafe@icloud.com; or Andrew Scattergood: drewscat@hotmail.co.uk.
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Word reached us here at Look Local, that The Swan Inn Pub in Claygate had been taken over by the popular London chef Jose Pizarro recently, so we went along to find out more. Upon arrival we were met by General Manager, the lovely Huw Johnson, who was previously managing Jose’s Bermondsey Street restaurant before moving to run The Swan. The bar area is very roomy, the tables well spaced and has a very relaxed feel. There was a gentleman sitting quietly with his drink and working on his I-pad, another sitting reading the paper, a small group of friends having a drink and sharing some Tapas, and others just having a drink and a chat. Whilst you can sit and eat anywhere in the Swan, the main dining area is offset from the bar and you can prebook these tables. The Swan has a really lovely traditional English pub feel with a modern twist and the menu reflects this.
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The menu is inspiring and very flexible. Our lovely waitress for the evening, Kaz, was very knowledgeable and was able to talk us through the menu choices. Mostly made up of a wide selection of tapas there are a handful of more traditional menu choices with a special Jose twist, such as Fish & Chips. Whilst we waited for our meal to arrive we nibbled on Gordal olives stuffed with blood orange, and ciabatta with a bowl of olive oil for dipping. Heaven! We had chosen the Presa Iberica (100% acorn fed Iberico pork) with baby potatoes, pimenton, to share and a selection of tapas. Our meal arrived and we sampled the delicious delights that this lovely pub has to offer complimented by a bottle of the house red Syrah Cuvee. It really is a lovely way to share food with friends. We finished our meal with a bowl of Spanish strawberries served with vermouth vinegar, white chocolate & pistachios (Yes! That really does work!) and Almond & Prune tart served with Sherry
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cream. A family of four was on the table next to us, a couple with their two young daughters. What a lovely way for them to eat out and no doubt accommodate all the differing appetites and tastes that a family has. Comfortably busy, the pub offers a relaxed atmosphere, flexible dining, excellent food and great service. In addition to all this there is a really lovely outside seating and eating area. It feels like a secret hideaway. Enclosed by high fencing and walls it is a surprisingly peaceful area despite the busy road nearby. This area also brings extra culinary delights! There is a char grill alongside a Green Egg (a smoker and charcoal barbecue) and a Paella stand. The paella stand has a wood fire in the centre, similar to a fire pit, (where the paella pan can stand) and is surrounded by a cast iron griddle for cooking all the components for your paella. These fabulous additions to the core menu will mostly be in use Friday evenings, Saturdays and
Sundays, weather permitting. Roll on Summer I say. I cannot wait to go back when the weather is better to try this part of the inspirational dining experience The Swan offers. Part of the garden will be available for private hire, so you could have your very own Paella party with your private chef for the event! Mmm! When’s my birthday? Also available for hire is a private dining room upstairs in the pub that seats up to 16. There will be special events coming up, with music, dancing etc. One of these will be a dinner on 10th July to celebrate Jose’s new book “Andalusia”. I cannot recommend a visit to the Swan enough. We had a fabulous evening and are planning a return visit very soon. Our thanks go to Huw and his team for making us so welcome. For more information about The Swan Inn visit www.josepizarro.com/jose-pizarro-the-swan-innesher
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Ashtead
Girls HOPE for new Leader ARE YOU INTERESTED?
The 24 members of 1st Ashtead Guides are hoping for a new leader, as Pauline Dulake, who has led the group for the past decade stands down. The group of 10 to 14 year olds meet every Tuesday evening in term time and enjoy a whole range of social activities and fun together, from cooking to outdoor adventure, and also work for Guides badges which build their skills and confidence. Without volunteers to help and lead, Guides units such as this one will struggle to continue. Pauline says: �It is such an enjoyable role, to be with these girls, seeing them develop into independent souls over the years is such a pleasure. As a leader, the benefits for me have included being able to share my skills and interests and inspire the girls to try new activities. I have
also treasured the friendship of the Unit leadership team. The new leader could be an individual or friends who want to do some volunteering in the community together. I am sure they too will get so much out of it, as well as allowing this great group of girls to continue Guiding.� While there is some planning involved, the team of leaders across the various groups share ideas and are assisted by a great deal of resources from the Guide Association. If you are interested in this role, which begins in September 2019, or would like to hear more detail or come along to a meeting, please email us at: mail@ashteadgirlguiding.org.uk or register your interest here: www.girlguiding.org. uk/get-involved/become-a-volunteer
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What’s On
Bookham Choral Society Conductor: Lewis Gaston Present
Songs of the Fleet by Charles Villiers Stanford and other Poetic Choral works
Sunday 30th June 2019 5.00pm St Nicolas Church, Bookham Tickets: £12 (Under18s: £6) (includes refreshments)
Available from: Cascade, High Street, Bookham. BCS Box Office: 01372 375644 or bcsboxoffice@gmail.com Registered charity no. 1058863
Summer craft fair SATURDAY JUNE 29TH, 2019 from 10.30am till 2pm
Free entry
St John's Church, Station Approach Stoneleigh, KT19 0QZ
Cakes, Ceramics, Jewellery, Traidcraft, Pottery, Wooden Crafts, Hand-made clothes, , Greeting cards and much more www.stjohnsstoneleigh.co.uk
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Volunteers Needed Dyscover is a charity that supports adults with communication difficulties after a stroke or head injury. We are looking for Volunteers to support Communication groups, mid-week, in Leatherhead and Kingston and to join our Events team. We provide training and on-going support and opportunity to make new friends, be part of a team and to make a real difference to a small local charity and the lives of people with aphasia.
Please contact Caroline Matthews for more details on 01737 819419
cmatthews@dyscover.org.uk or visit www.dyscover.org.uk
What’s On
Member Society of
THE ARTS SOCIETY
In April, 49 members experienced the first of our two cultural tours, namely to the historic city of Lincoln. In addition to visiting the wonderful historic city itself with its stunning Cathedral, we squeezed in some fascinating places en-route, such as the charming town of Stamford, Burghley House, & the National Memorial Arboretum (see the photo of members at Lincoln Cathedral). We enjoyed the first of our four visits this year to places of interest, namely to Standen & Saint Hill Manor on 9th May, & we are also looking forward to a visit to Taplow Court & Dorney Court on 12th June. The Arts Society has been very active in promoting arts projects in Ashtead’s primary schools. In April Angie helped the pupils at West Ashtead Primary School to produce fish themed models, which the school fired in its own kiln.
For further information about the society & the programme for next year, take a look at our website www.tas-ashtead.org.uk
Visitors will find a welcoming atmosphere including coffee and biscuits, and enjoy a great lecture given by a renowned expert. We meet in the Peace Memorial Hall on the 3rd Tuesday (except August), doors open at 09.30 for 10.30am. The charge is £5 for non-members but first-timers may attend free as our guest.
Leatherhead Probus
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Robert Powell (Starred as Jesus of Nazareth - constantly appears on TV drama) Mike Gatting OBE (Middlesex & England cricketer former England Captain) Sir Michael Parkinson CBE (over 20 years presenting Talk Shows on BBC & ITV) Inspector Ken Wharfe MVO (Senior Detective responsible for safeguarding Princess Diana, Princes William & Harry for 8 years)
Please note that Chris Tarrant, Sir Michael Parkinson OBE, Chris Cowdrey and Mike Gatting OBE have all been Presidents of The Lord’s Taverners Charity.
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RHS
HAMPTON COURT PALACE GARDEN FESTIVAL
Set amid the grounds of the historic Hampton Court Palace, the RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival will bring a colourful festival of flowers from 1st - 7th July.
©RHS / Luke MacGregor
Floral Fiesta Festival-goers can explore this floral fiesta which offers something for everyone. The Floral Marquee will bring together 81 growers and nurseries for a cornucopia of summer colour & scents, including a woodland scene as it would have existed millions of years ago with the National Collection of Ginkgo. Festival Headdresses made from flowers & plants will also be on display as seven floristry students go head to head to create eye-catching designs in the RHS Future Florists Competition.
Lavender specialists Downderry Nursery from Kent will be honoured as Master Grower, displaying a range of aromatic lavender for a pretty purple picture. Visitors will have the opportunity to book a traditional afternoon tea in a brand new Rose Garden where they can sit back and enjoy this immersive experience.
Talks & Workshops For those looking to take home a new skill, creative workshops will focus on crafts, art, calligraphy, terrariums, apothecary, floristry & gardening.
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Meanwhile floral crown making & glitter face painting will be sure to get everyone into the festival spirit. The Main Stage will offer an exciting programme of engaging talks throughout the show from well-known faces including Kelly Brook, Joe Swift & Adam Frost while demonstrations for design & floristry are ideal for even the gardening novice. Food, Drink & Entertainment After a day amongst the blooms, visitors can indulge in a variety of culinary experiences. The Wild Garden Banquet with a bespoke menu specially created by the Michelin star chef, Merlin LabronJohnson offers guests a foraging experience around The Wild Garden before sitting down to a banquet table to enjoy wild ingredients found in the garden. The picturesque Long Water provides the ideal spot for those looking to enjoy a glass of Pimm’s, or visitors can pull up a deckchair and enjoy the selection of live bands performing on the all-new floating stage. Shopping Visitors be spoilt for choice with plants, all the latest garden & home accessories. For the foodies, there are plenty of opportunities to taste tempting artisan produce. Independent & local producers in The Great Taste Market will see a range of foods, wines & craft spirits to take home. The exclusive Preview Evening* held on Monday 1st July offers the perfect opportunity for those wanting to be one of the first to experience this year’s Festival. For further info or to buy tickets, please visit the RHS website at www.rhs.org.uk/hamptoncourt
Working Towards a Sustainable Ashtead To burn or not to burn? That is the question. What is the most sustainable way to deal with your green garden waste? The options are to burn or compost it in the garden, or to use the Council’s brown bin system and get it composted at an industrial site. There is some debate as to whether the actual best option for the material in the brown bin system is for it to be burnt in an incinerator for heat and electricity generation as this avoids methane production in the composting process, or to be industrially composted – but that is not for us here. Unfortunately, there is no clear answer between composting at home or using the Council’s brown bin system, but having a bonfire in the garden is definitely the least sustainable option. Bonfires avoid the production of methane (a powerful greenhouse gas), but do create a local nuisance (smoke and large particles causing poor air quality.) If you really must do this then as a minimum stick to MVDC’s recommended practice of limiting the time (after 6.00 p.m.) and frequency and burning only dry material (see https:// www.molevalley.gov.uk/index.cfm?articleid=17776 ). And making sure it is fully extinguished before leaving it!! The issue for many of us is whether to compost at home or use the Council’s food waste caddie and brown bin system. Where cooked food waste or meat residues are concerned, the caddie system helps keep biodegradable material out of the general waste system (and this helps avoid methane emissions from the landfilled waste) and minimises the chance of rodent problems in any home composting operation. However, for most of us where garden waste is concerned the answer depends on how much time and space we have for home composting in a corner of the garden. The brown bin system is reliable and produces a good quality compost that can be used for soil improvement and in some cases goes into commercial peatfree compost products. But for anyone who has the space, home composting has many advantages and there are numerous options on how to do it depending on the investment you want to make in it. Two simple home-made wooden bins are the absolute base line (one being filled, the other maturing) with added benefit if you can get access to the bins to occasionally turn the contents over (it speeds up the process). Beyond that there are many levels of sophistication from wormeries to hot-bins and rotary drums. If you want to get some good advice then have a look at what Essex County Council have put together, see https://www.essex. gov.uk/Environment%20Planning/Documents/Home_Composting.pdf. Whatever you decide to do, even with green garden waste, go with the waste management hierarchy first, try to minimise (bit difficult in gardening), if not, re-use; failing that, recycle (home composting, the Council brown bin and the green waste bin at Randalls Road counts as this) and as a final resort, dispose (which is your bonfire!) Barrie Mould website: www.transitionashtead.org.uk email: info@transitionashtead.org.uk
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W.I. Meetings
ASHTEAD W.I. MAY MEETING REPORT We were pleased to be back in our main hall again this evening to browse through our well filled book-sale tables, and to welcome 2 visitors, as well as Judith Bartley, President of Leigh W.I. who will be our representative at the AGM in June. This year’s Resolutions are ‘Don’t Fear the Smear’ and ‘A Call Against the Decline of Local Bus Services.’ These were discussed and voted on, with Judith to vote for amendments if necessary on the day. Many thanks were due to some of our committee who organised a most enjoyable day visit to Hatfield House. Another planned outing will be to the Carpet of Flowers in Arundel. We certainly got to thinking about what we were wearing this evening, when our speaker, Mrs Jo Mabbutt, explained why and how colour can affect us. We were taken from ancient cave paintings and natural dyes in early fabrics, through mediaeval minerals with egg - tempura, through time to today’s use of adverts where subliminal power of
colours is evident. Blue is used by many health organisations and implies authority and reliability, red raises the heartbeat, is powerful and confident, orange shows adventure and social communication, purple is a ‘royal’ colour, and used by one of our favourite chocolate producers who have bought a specific colour purple number. It seems we need to take care where we use specific colours in our homes, and which ones we chose to wear! After our break, with more time to again browse through all the books, we had details of the various special interest sub-groups, our come-along lunch and then our raffle, which included many very pretty plants which had decorated our tables. Our next meeting will be on Wednesday 5th June, 7.15 for 7.30 at Ashtead Peace Memorial Hall, when our Garden Group will be holding a plant sale. The speaker will be Dr. Geoffrey Mead on ‘Resorting to The Coast’.
FROM SANDRA BROWN
Ashtead WIng is part of a new generation of WI’s. We meet on the second Monday of the month from 8pm to 10pm in Ashtead Baptist Church Hall.
At our next meeting on 10 June we have a food tasting experience New members and guests always welcome - why not pop by and meet us! Or send us an email to arrange your visit.
Next meeting 10th June 2019
Email: ashteadwing@gmail.com Website: https://www.ashteadwing.co.uk
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W.I. Meetings
MOLE VALLEY W.I. MAY MEETING REPORT
Our President, Ann Layman welcomed everyone to our May meeting. After general business was concluded and birthday wishes given to those who had a birthday in May we moved to the presentation, by our member Margaret Barnes, of this years resolutions. The decline in local bus services and Don’t fear the smear. Much discussion was generated by both topics. This was followed by a break for tea. After tea we were treated to an entertaining demonstration, again by one of our members Stella Phipps, on planting up different containers with various plants. These included an ancient saucepan planted with herbs, a terracotta bowl
planted with sempervivums and a pretty cage with trailing summer plants. This was followed by a plant sale of plants grown by members. Our members recently enjoyed a visit to the Houses of Parliament and are now looking forward to a visit to Hurst Castle at the beginning of June. We are a friendly group and welcome new members. We meet on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at Fetcham Village Hall 7.45. We have various activities, badminton, knit and natter, scrabble and rambling to name a few. Further details are on our website www. molevalleywi.btck.co.uk/ From Linda Hicks
FETCHAM VILLAGE W.I. APRIL REPORT The April meeting celebrated our 64th birthday with Committee supper and a toast. Anne surprised us all with a table of home made Easter boxes containing a colour foil wrapped egg as a gift for everyone attending. Sheila took time to promote her annual Auction which will be held on the 10th May. Numbers were discussed for Betty’s regular Worthing outing where we have the company of some of the Fetcham Townswomens’ Guild. Our speaker was the well regarded Jonathan Jones who came dressed as Rudyard Kipling and told his life as if in the first person. We travelled through his difficult childhood and appalling grief when he lost first one of his daughters, and later
his son during the Great War. The narration was interspersed with poetry and ended with the thought provoking ‘IF’. As well as the popular Brass Band concert, Jane held our first pub lunch and 16 of us gathered at the Old Plough, Stoke D’Abernon. A seasonal newbie for next month is Marion’s garden safari and it is hoped that several will be visited. At our May meeting Resolutions will be the key subject, followed Mr. Jonathan Jones by refreshments and Anne’s light hearted Bingofest. We meet on the first Wednesday of each month (except August) in Fetcham Village Hall at 7.30 pm. Do pop in to say hallo - it could be the start of an enjoyable adventure. MAUREEN WEBB
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Pinching Pants and other Fatherhood Foibles Copyright Sarah Lott, May 2019
www.thememorybook.co.uk sarah@thememorybook.co.uk | @thememorybook | facebook/thememorybook Sam was a loving but haphazard father. He adored his homework and his knowledge of capital cities and three children but lacked the mindreading expertise Elizabethan history was second to none. of his wife, Ruth. He also fell short of the required Like his father before him, Sam was at his best on organizational, culinary and disciplinary skills. special occasions. His dad had created wonderful He had idolised his own dad but the 21st century memories for his children and Sam wanted to do the expectations of fatherhood were very different and same. The day to day humdrum might be forgotten far more complicated than they used to be. Shops & Services but special days would stay with them forever. Sam’s Was his father ever asked to put parental settings firework displays never disappointed and trips on the computer and then broach the topic of to the seaside were always celebrated with beach the ‘dangers of internet porn’ with his thirteen year cricket, over ambitious sandcastles and a fish and old son? Did he ever have to paint his daughter’s chip supper. Christmas heralded the dusting down fingernails with sparkly pink nail varnish and then of his trusty Santa Claus outfit and the ritual game sit patiently while she did the same to him? Did he of bingo, with made up calls like “Mum’s fat bum then forget about it and turn up to an office meeting 21”, “Dad doesn’t snore - 34” and “Dan needs a poo with glittery nails? Somehow, Sam thought not… - 22.” He always tried to bring a bit of sophisticated Making packed lunches would certainly not have humour to the occasion, particularly if his motherbeen part of his father’s job description and Sam in-law was there. was hopeless at it. There were always complaints One thing Sam’s father never had to tolerate was on ‘Daddy’ days when biscuits were forgotten, family confusion over underwear. In his day, men’s sandwiches had the wrong fillings and carrots pants were white, sensible and easily identified… weren’t peeled properly. Washing machine duty was In Sam’s world of modern fatherhood, he and his another challenging area. Sarah was grief-stricken sons wore very similar black jersey trunks. In the when a black sock got into the wash with her white blur of the morning rush and muddle of laundry, ‘Hello Kitty’ shorts and Daniel was distraught when mistakes could occur. Sam loved most aspects of his ‘Minecraft’ T shirt was shrunk in the tumble being a parent but one thing he found very difficult drier. to endure was spending a working day at the office, Ruth seemed to take all this in her stride, managing squeezed into ‘Age 13’ pants… to cook supper, test spellings and plait hair Father’s Day is coming up. simultaneously. Sam was definitely a ‘one thing at a Do you know any fathers with a life story to tell? time man’. Or any mothers for There were a few occasions where he rose to the that matter! top of the domestic tree and Sam basked in the Please get in touch glory of those moments. He was better at head lice and I’ll help you control than his wife and took a macabre delight in capture those scraping the corpses out of his children’s hair with memories for future the nit comb. He was also more proficient at maths generations.
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Hello!! My name is Pedro and I’m around five years old. Not much else is known about my background as I came in to Cats Protection after being hit by a car. I had a few broken teeth and a concussion but luckily that’s all. I was scared of people at first but now I love human companionship. I love my food and enjoy nothing more than a comfy lap and lengthy grooming sessions. I also have a playful and inquisitive side; I love playing football with my toys and if you leave a box or cupboard door open, I’m sure to jump in. I am very affectionate and sociable; I wouldn’t like to be on my own all day. I’m a bit of a sensitive soul and I need a quiet home with no small children or other cats. Once I know that I’m safe with you, I’ll be your best friend for life. If you feel you can give Pedro the loving home he so desperately deserves please contact Sue on 020 8390 3165. Epsom Ewell & District Branch http://www.epsom.cats.org.uk If you cannot adopt a cat but would still like to help us please go to https://www.justgiving.com/Epsom-CatsProtection
As we have around 7,000 cats and kittens in our care at any one time, we will find you the perfect feline friend. www.cats.org.uk Reg Charity 203644 (England and Wales) and SC037711 (Scotland)
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Worms, Ashes And Bones: From Darwin To Today At Abinger EMMA CORKE, former president of the Surrey Archaeological Society, fascinated the Leatherhead & District Local History Society by talking about discoveries on the Iron Age and Roman site at Cocks Farm, Abinger. Emma’s great great grandfather, Thomas Henry Farrer, bought Abinger Hall at Cocks Farm in 1875. His gardeners soon discovered the remains of a Roman building on the site and archaeological excavations in the following year uncovered six rooms, including one with a coarse-tessellated floor from Roman times. Farrer was friends with Charles Darwin, the founder of modern understanding about evolution of species, and Darwin’s son Horace married Farrer’s daughter Ida. In 1880 Horace produced a plan of the Cocks Farm site. Darwin himself was interested in investigating the role of earthworms in movement of ancient stone structures. Nothing more was done until a tree uprooted in the great storm of October 1987 was seen to have the corner of a stone-built room in its roots, together with painted wall-plaster and fine tesserae. Three years of excavation in 1995-97 by Surrey Archaeological Society found a large late- Roman building, which led to the site being declared a
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Scheduled Ancient Monument. So many questions remained that in 2009 English Heritage gave permission for five more years of excavation on the buildings, which has found a multi-phase, probably courtyard, villa. The work has revealed artefacts from the Mesolithic period from 12,000 to 3000 BC onwards and provides evidence that the site was occupied and farmed continuously from the Neolithic through to the 19th century. Thirty Iron Age grain storage pits, one of them 3.4m in diameter, indicate that the site was the centre of a thriving network of farms in that era.
The owners in the Roman period were clearly rich but we can only speculate who they were, how they made their money or how they used the villa. The team has found remains of sacrificed animals and many human cremation burials. The 2016 excavation revealed five complete calf skeletons. The first guess was that they were an ancient sacrifice but carbon dating shows they were buried around the Tudor or Stuart periods. Possibly they died of rinderpest and were buried to protect the rest of the herd. For more information on the L&DLHS go to www.leatherheadhistory.org.
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time had come to replace all the rotting fences too and work on the important background structure of the garden. It was ‘freeing’ to gain this extra space and light and to reconnect with the further views from our garden. I should have done this years ago.. I thought to myself… The pond and garden room and deck will stay intact and some of the paths and terrace are still part of the new plan, but the lawn will be levelled and re-turfed and I’m excited to be planting new flower beds and new trees. Part of the new design is inspired by a river and there will be a ‘bare foot path’ which will meander through the ‘river’ planting of silvers, whites and blues. The textures underfoot and the soft planting around will make this a sensory experience and a place to connect fully with nature. I’ve also designed another surprise feature which I’ll share in the months to come. It has been an experience to go though the process myself and I’ll share the highs and lows of the transformation with the Look Local readers, so you can follow the development of the new garden from devastation to new life. In the early stages the mud was terrible and the progress seemed slow and painful. I always suggest to clients that they keep one of the water colour visuals of the design handy so they don’t lose hope through this part of the build and I’ve done this….still the mud is really bad… Here are a few photos of the clearance. More to follow in subsequent articles as the new garden takes shape. Selina Botham is an award winning garden designer based in Claygate. If you would like to improve and make the best of your garden and need some professional help contact Selina for an initial garden consultation on 07894 553 202 or see her web site for further ideas www.designsforallseasons.co.uk and her facebook page Selina Botham – Designs for all Seasons.
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helped to raise £800 for the Motor Neurone Disease Association and the Rainbow Trust, the two charities chosen for support by Councillor Raj Haque during his year as Chairman of Mole Valley District Council. Event organiser and Quizmaster, Simon Edmands, said he was very grateful to everyone who took part in the event, together with those people who very kindly donated prizes for the raffle. For further information about the Motor Neurone Disease Association, please visit www.mndassociation.org. For further information about the Rainbow Trust, please visit www. rainbowtrust.org.uk.
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In spite of many people taking sensible precautions to protect their homes and property, we have seen a disappointing rise in the number of reports received relating to domestic burglaries. The key points to remember is that burglars like to work unobserved and as quickly as possible. Most burglars tend to be opportunistic; i.e. they see a vulnerable property and take a chance on seeing if they can gain easy access to steal. The majority of burglars gain access from insecure premises via the ground floor at the rear of a property so; the simplest deterrent is to make these common access points as secure as possible. Obviously, this means ensuring that doors and windows are securely locked when you are not at home but there are some other simple things to consider which can make your home less “desirable” as a target. The first is the external visibility of your home. A clear line of sight from the roadside to the front of your home is a natural deterrent as there is a reduced opportunity for a burglar to work unobserved. Also, the installation of some simple dusk till dawn lighting at the front of your property removes pools of shadow which are very popular with burglars who want to avoid being seen. I don’t mean motion activated high intensity lighting - just low-level lighting that provides good visibility and conveys an impression that your home is occupied. Side gates need to be high enough to deter climbing and preferably secured with bolts or a padlock lower down on the door or gate, to minimise the chances of someone being able to lean over and unbolt the gate. Avoid placing wheelie bins near back gates too, as they make a very useful climbing aid.
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Consider registering your property on a free National database such as Immobilise. This is a secure system where you can register any of your property and even upload photographs of items. Check out Immobilise.com or contact your local Safer Neighbourhood Team, who can provide guidance and practical support in getting you started with registering your property. You could also consider using forensic property marking on any items of value, from laptops and bikes to paintings and jewellery. When any items are recovered from suspects of burglaries, it is checked to see if there is any forensic marking on items and this is a really helpful way of getting items returned to their rightful owners. With garden sheds, always make sure that they are locked and secured, preferably with a sturdy padlock and consider painting any gardening equipment with your postcode and house number. This makes items far less desirable to a would-be thief. If you are considering installing an alarm system, I would suggest that you get a few quotes and check out the advice available on the National Security Insepctorate’s website www.nis.org.uk, which can give impartial information about the various types of alarm systems that are available. Even a simple audible alarm, with clear signage to show that you have a security system in place is an excellent deterrent. If you would like further advice or even a free, impartial home security review then you can always contact me direct, either by phone to 101 Extension 30809, or by email to Neil.Clarke@surrey.pnn.police.uk
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useful numbers Ashtead Art Group 01737 357263 (Jenny Lister) Ashtead Bowling Club 01372 802421 (Pamela Bennett) Ashtead Cancer Group ashteadcancergroup@gmail.com Ashtead Chess Club 01372 813487 (Richard Jones) Ashtead Choral Society 01372 278852 (Anne Bailey) Ashtead Community Vision 07530 373975 (Andy Ellis) Ashtead Cricket Club 01372 276286 (Sarah Culhane) Over 60s Lunch Club 01372 813276 or 375640 The Arts Society Ashtead 01372 275605 (Pat Anderson) Ashtead Flower Arrangement Group 01372 279501 (Di Stirling) Ashtead Friendship Centre 01372 274288 (Don Butt) Ashtead Good Neighbours 07752 665066 Ashtead Horticultural Society 01372 373348 (Jennie Pilfold) Ashtead Library 0300 200 1001 Ashtead Peace Memorial Hall 01372 272921 Ashtead Players/Young Players 01372 279614 Ashtead Residents’ Association 07804 026577 (Glynis Peterkin) Ashtead Squash & Tennis Club 01372 272215 Ashtead Tennis Players Club 01372 721104 Ashtead Townswomen’s Guild 01372 273948 (Di James)
Ashtead Women’s Institute 01372 276736 (Sandra Brown) Carers’ Support Mole Valley 01306 640212 Childline 0800 1111 Citizens’ Advice Bureau 03 444 111 444 Cruse Bereavement Care 020 8393 7238 Electricity (UK Power Networks) 0800 783 8866 (powercut info line) Epsom General Hospital 01372 735735 Fetcham Residents’ Association 07833 620 744 for all enquiries Fetcham Singers (ladies’ choir) 01372 276736 (Sandra Brown) Gas (Transco) 0800 111999 (minicom/textphone for deaf/hard of hearing 0800 371787) The Arts Society Leatherhead 01372 278738 (Huw Jenkins) Leatherhead Choral Society 01372 376831 (Sue Foulsham) Leatherhead & District Angling Society 01372 377654 Leatherhead Helpshop 01372 363385 Leatherhead Community Association 01372 360508 Leatherhead Horticultural Society 01372 373493 (David Wells) Leatherhead Leisure Centre 01372 377674 Leatherhead Library 0300 200 1001 Leatherhead Lions Club 01372 274618 (Jim Malynn) Leatherhead Museum 01372 386348
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Leatherhead Residents’ Association 01372 813013 Leatherhead Theatre 01372 365141 Mid Surrey Community Mediation 07513 524241 Mole Valley District Council 01306 885001 Police - Non-emergency 101 Probus Club of Ashtead 07806 791774 (Steve Bridges) Probus Club of Leatherhead 07947 361406 (Jon McCarthy) Probus Club of Mole Valley 01372 878875 (Michael Brown) Rotary Club of Ashtead 01372 727573 (Keith Allardyce) Rotary Club of Leatherhead 07753 821964 (Simon Edmands) Royal Association for the Deaf 01306 881958 Royal British Legion Leatherhead/ Fetcham Branch 01372 811422 Samaritans - 01372 375555 Shopmobility Leatherhead 01372 362400 Surrey County Council 03456 009 009 (8am-6pm weekdays) Surrey Trading Standards 01372 371717 U3A: Leatherhead & District 01372 375756 Ashtead: 01372 274388 Fetcham 01372 453959 Trumps Bridge Club Leatherhead 01372 377124 Volunteer Centre Mole Valley 01306 640369 Water - Emergencies/general 01737 772000 Wildlife Aid 09061 800132 (24hrs)
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Ashtead Library will be at Ashtead Village Day Come & visit our stall at Ashtead Village Day! We have Lucky Dips Woodfield Ln, Ashtead, KT21 2BQ for all ages, Children’s Crafts & a Quiz - Fingers crossed for good Tel: 0300 200 1001 weather! It won’t be long until the Summer Reading Challenge 2019, Email: ashtead.library@surreycc.gov.uk this year’s exciting theme will be announced soon. Keep checking at Website: www.surreycc.gov.uk/libraries the library for more details!
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Are you aware we have a Digital Buddy every Thursday 2-4pm? A digital buddy is able to help with computer queries, using the branch PC, their own laptop or tablet. For any computer related help, please book a slot or ring 0300 200 1001 & ask for Ashtead Library.
Weekly Rhymetime Session: This is a great opportunity to have fun with your baby/toddler through rhythm, actions and singing and introduce children to all the library has to offer. The Rhymetime session is available on Friday 10:15am for 30mins. Places are limited so please arrive early. Bus Timetables have finally arrived! Pop in and pick one up from Ashtead Library. Keep an eye on our twitter account @AshteadLibrary for upcoming events and activities.
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Regular users of Leatherhead Library will be gladdened to hear that the scaffolding and builders cages have gone! After months of work to repair the roof on the next door Register Office, access to the library, the disabled parking bays at the front and customer parking to the rear should all be much easier from now on! Good timing! We’re hoping lots of younger readers will soon be helping Surrey Libraries celebrate the 20th anniversary of our regular Summer Reading Challenge. This year’s theme will be SPACE CHASE, chosen to mark another important anniversary, 50 years since the first moon landing in 1969. By registering at any Surrey library, from Saturday 13th July, your child will
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join our super space family, The Rockets, for a thrilling mission to track down books nabbed by mischievous aliens! You’ll be given your starter pack and more info when you come to register. We hope that June will bring good weather for all of us and if you enjoy looking at other people’s gardens, don’t forget you can pick up a copy of the National Garden Schemes ‘yellow book for Surrey’, listing a choice of 62 beautiful gardens of all sizes and styles which you can visit. We also have many inspiring books here for you to borrow, if you’d like to know more about the plants that will enliven your own garden. We are open every day except Sunday & Monday, 9.30am - 5pm.
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