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You’ve gotta love this month! It signifies the beginning of spring; the clocks go forward on 29th and the trees are just about to burst into life after the dark winter months. What’s not to like? Let’s hope the worst of the weather is behind us this year! Leatherhead has certainly taken a bit of a bashing recently, with two awful storms hitting hard. The River Mole even making it to the national news when it’s banks burst in February when Hurricane Dennis took its toll. Coincidentally, we are delighted to include an interesting new weather feature for you this month too, welcoming local resident Bob Pritchard to our pages; Bob has been a career ‘weatherman’. Having been interested in the weather since a young age, he went on to work at the Met Office for many years, with 25 years in broadcasting the weather forecast on Radio 4 and Radio 5 live. He took early retirement 16 years ago but has remained very active in the subject. He was the editor of Weather Magazine (published by the Royal Meteorological Society) for five years and still writes monthly weather summaries for them. Bob has kindly offered to bring us regular weather related features. Thank you Bob I look forward to learning more... There is plenty to discover within our pages this month; great news from MVDC about their ‘Mole Valley Re-Fill Scheme’ which you can read about on page 18. As well as this, we have news about a fabulous initiative to take books to those who can’t make it to a library themselves. Read about Surrey Libraries Direct. Also included is information about a wonderful Patchwork Gardening Project; who are holding a free entry event which sounds lovely. The garden received the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service in 2019 and is well worth a visit and deserves some local support. See page 44 for details. If you fancy a night out, the ever popular ‘Ashtead Movie Night’ is coming up soon and Mr John Griffin has a treat in store with a fabulous Easter production too! (see page 49 for this) Details on A Mother’s Day Market are also included, that’s on page 51, in fact our pages are crammed with fabulous local events which I will leave you to discover for yourselves... Wishing you all a great month and remember to remember your Mothers on 22nd, Mother’s Day.
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Fetcham Residents’ Association Victoria’s Little Bra Shop Leatherhead Residents’ Association Ashtead Residents’ Association Mole Valley Re-Fill Computer tips from Tec Res Friends of Leatherhead Hosptial Regular Events The Downsmen Singers What’s on in March? APMH Movie Night Mother’s Day Market
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Rotary Big Band inConcert Music Matters The Memory Book Sudoku & Digi-Search History Society Crossword puzzle The Arts Society Ashtead Ashtead Rotary Club Transition Ashtead Mole Valley W.I. Ashstead Village W.I. Fetcham Village W.I.
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A CHANCE TO HAVE YOUR SAY - It’s rare that we have not one, but two, consultations affecting our area taking place at the same time. Big plans for housing and health which stretch beyond the next decade could hardly be more important. We strongly urge you to follow the links below and make sure your views are heard. First, we have the Mole Valley Draft Local Plan the proposed development blueprint for the whole district until 2033. This identifies possible sites, including green belt land, for almost 5,000 new homes. Fetcham is earmarked for 55 of these, because we have relatively few sites. But our immediate neighbours in Leatherhead and Bookham are being asked to accommodate a further 2,000 between them. This is bound to have a big impact on our roads, schools and health services. If you haven’t already, please read the documents at futuremolevalley.org and make your voice heard before the consultation closes on March 23. Second, we have the consultation by Epsom and St Helier Hospital Trust on its plans for building a new £500m acute hospital. The preferred plan is to build
on a new site at Sutton. Epsom, the nearest major hospital to Fetcham, will stay, but without it’s A&E unit and maternity services. Although Epsom will retain 85% of its current services, life threatening conditions will be treated at Sutton. The options of siting the new hospital at Epsom or St Helier are also set out. Again, we are being asked to register our views, and you can do so at improvinghealthcaretogether. org.uk TUDOR MOTORS’ SITE - Mole Valley council issued the final Approval notice for the site on January 30, so as you read this in early March we would expect demolition work to have begun. It’s been a long and frustrating saga for residents and traders, but we trust we are, at last, on the way to seeing a high quality building on this prime site in the centre of the village. The development will provide eight 2-bed flats on the first and second floors, with a further four onebed affordable units on the ground floor with retail space. It is also a condition of the planning consent that a new pedestrian crossing is provided across the Cobham Road next to the building.
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required for this would seem to place it Changes to our SPARED PARKING LEATHERHEAD BAN / LOCAL PLAN beyond all possibility. Mr Elkeles said that Many Leatherhead residents were breathing sighs of relief the after money the Molewould Valley Local Committee voted, their expectations? come by bidding foratfunds 22nd January meeting, against the Transform Leatherheadfrom proposals remove evening and overnight the to Governments allocations forparking NHS On the 6th Street. October, we in Leatherhead, from the High This vote followed a discussion of Surrey CC charging for on-street parking, where capital expenditure. Refurbishment funds with some guests fromaction Ashtead Members insisted that such wouldand be disastrous forfor Ashtead, Bookham Fetcham. For Leatherhead, Epsom and Stand Helier hospitals, on the Bookham, were a face face however, six of thesetreated Membersto voted for a to total parking ban! Fortunately were other hand, they could beoutvoted. realised through the
explanation of how our local NHS CEO, Mr.
sale of some land at Sutton. Transform Leatherhead’s plan, to create a parking-free Leatherhead, is suited to places with MUCH larger Daniel Elkeles, hoping our The hospitals Manywooden of those in seating attendance atthat thisthey meeting populations, footfallisand public that transport. “parklet”, a large public structure will develop nextStreet, five comes to tenfrom years. propose placing over along the the High a townwere with 729,000 residents. about And thethe presentation of the very sceptical possibility of proposals to the meeting examples of successfulany parking-free High Streets in Shoreditch (London), improvement at all in the current There are two main included deficiencies, Coventry, and Altrincham - huge places, public and transport-intensive, hardly examples for little Leatherhead to provision. maintenance of the current buildings aspire to for at 20 years.Acute care. A short provision ofleast adequate People rose in their seats to remind the
video revealed the problems As the officers rethink their proposals,currently we hope they will bespeaker wise enough include on-High Street thattosuch discussions hadparking already while shops are open, has been petitioned again byplace over asome thousand and most experienced at St.asHelier and Epsom.for time Mr. and taken 20 people years ago, and the Leatherhead businesses. Having thoseis free parking along the High Street for 5 years while the longElkeles also stated that there a lack ofspaces results had been negligible. However, one term projects are swelling our population would be a welcome compromise and real example of real,property joined-up provision of Acute care Unit. valuable change has taken place over the democracy - win/win. He said he would like to see a building of a
last couple of years and that is the method single, modern Acute Care Unit where the patients would be in wards having widely eliminated Epsom. running it is period for the new Draft Local Plan. As has been widely anticipated the in Plan does notThe pointteam to an attractive spaced beds to prevent cross infection, the “Epsom Health and Care Partnership.” prospect for the Ashtead, Leatherhead, Bookham and Fetcham area. and, most important of all, consultant level A local doctor or a social worker now Prompted by Government targets, some 7000 new housing units (flats and houses) are required to be built supervision 24/7. accompanies the consultant and the nurse bed blocking hasinbeen almost LOCAL PLAN - Moving from the Leatherhead specific toby thewhich District-wide, we are now the consultation
in Mole Valley District over the Plan period from 2018-2033.This is a 20% increase in the number of housing when assessing future care of a (usually) However theestimated problemtowould be present about where units dwellings have been in 2017. But having rejected any possibility of meeting some elderly This facilitates a safe return tothis site it – St. Helier, Epsom orsettlement Sutton. in the south of requirement by building a new of theperson. District, our Council are forced to load a home with the necessary help having been Patients needing this kind of care are disproportionate number of these units on Leatherhead and the surrounding villages. As a consequence the usuallyinnot concerned about where they arranged beforehand. increase unitstoo here is more likely to be 30%.
are taken – it is their relatives who have to
Allofattendees were tooffill in the Needless to say there just isn’t room to easily fit this number new housing units encouraged in, without a lot endure awkward journeys. For this reason, short where questionnaire to takes guideplace future decisions compromises. One will be substantial increases in built densities development in existing by far the most popular site for our Hospitals. built-up areas, which the Council acknowledges will leadon to athe change in the character of these areas. Another residents would be of Epsom. will be the development numerous greenfield and even Green Belt sites. Caroline Brown (LRA Chairman)
The possibility ofona the brand new in multi-purpose Whatever your views proposals the Draft Plan, NOW is the time to let your Council know what you Gill Hanson (SDCCG) hospital was also mentioned, think. Representations must be lodgedbut withthe the sums Council by March 23rd. Go to www.futuremolevalley.org or visit the Leatherhead library for access of a paper form. Susan Leveritt
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Saturday March 28th ARA has been organizing an Annual Spring Clean in Ashtead since 2005 based on a litter pick and now, if you walk round Ashtead you will see far less rubbish strewn around. A small army of local residents helps enormously during the year by regularly picking up litter as they are out and about. We are aware that the verges of surrounding main roads are a disgrace, but these are unfortunately outside our jurisdiction. This year we will be holding the litter pick as usual on 28th March but we would also like to change the emphasis of the Spring Clean. We all know that both Mole Valley District Council (MVDC) and Surrey County Council have no spare cash and, while the verges still get mown, the cuttings are left on the pavement or gutter, composting down nicely to make a perfect medium for weeds. A different version of the Spring Clean would be to work with your neighbours in your own road, to tidy the verges and gutters, clean the road sign and cut back any foliage obstructing the pavement. Please let us know if you are doing your own local spring clean. We also need you to be our “eyes” and note and report the location of graffiti at graffiti@ ashteadresidents.org.uk and also let us know of any barriers or signs left behind after road works. There is also other work to do all the year round. • Ashtead Independent Cllr Alan Reilly has a squad of Alley Cleaners, all local residents, who cut back vegetation, and tidy the alleys. Contact him on 01372-802489 to assist or to report an overgrown alley. • Ashtead Tree Wardens have permission to prune verge trees where sight lines or pavements are obstructed, but only up to a height of 6ft. Contact them at treewardens@ashteadresidents.org.uk to join them or to report locations where street trees
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need attention. If you would like to join a LITTER picking group near you on March 28th, please go to one of the venues listed on the ARA website ashteadresidents.org.uk (click on Spring Clean 2020 in the What’s New column) where there will be an ARA member or Local Ashtead Independent Councillor to meet you. For all litter picking activity wear boots or strong shoes, and bring thick protective gloves: bags, Hi Viz vests, and litter pickers will be provided. The rubbish bags will be collected from each area and brought back to the APMH car park. If you are working in the centre of the Village, please bring your bag back with you to the recycling area of the APMH car park. Coffee Special The landlady of our village pub, The Brewery Inn, has once again generously offered to host a get together in the back room of the pub, for anyone who has taken part in the Spring Clean. Tea or coffee will be served from 11.45 free of charge. Please join your ARA Committee members and Local Councillors there, after the work is done, and also meet other Ashtead residents who care about the Village. Please put the date in your diary now. Saturday morning, March 28th. If you have any queries or comments, please email springclean@ ashteadresidents.org.uk or call 01372-273393. Local Plan Public Consultation Please don’t forget to respond to MVDC’s public consultation on the draft Local Plan. The consultation closes on March 23rd so please visit https://futuremolevalley.org/ to have your say on what is being proposed on development in Ashtead. Please also let us know your views by emailing fmv@ashteadresidents.org.uk Christine Kerton - ARA Spring Clean Co-ordinator Glynis Peterkin - Chairman
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Two water refill points were unveiled at the Swan Centre in Leatherhead and St Martin’s Walk in Dorking on Thursday 13 and Friday 14 February 2020 by Mole Valley District Council. Hundreds of reusable bottles were also handed out to passers-by in and around the shopping centres to help raise awareness about the importance of reducing single-use plastic waste. The refill points were funded by Mole Valley District Council (MVDC) and the Surrey Environment Partnership, of which MVDC is a member. Representatives from both organisations, the shopping centres and SES Water were at the giveaway events to help raise local awareness of the wider need to tackle avoidable plastic waste. The installation of the first water refill points in Mole Valley means that, together with over 65 local businesses across the district that have signed up as Refill Stations, the opportunity for members of the public to access free drinking water has been given a huge boost. This most recent environment-related milestone forms part of MVDC’s local initiative, Refill Mole Valley. For information about Refill Mole Valley, the list of Refill Stations and details about how residents and businesses can help support the fight against plastic waste, visit www.molevalley.gov.uk/refill.
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Councillor Claire Malcomson, Cabinet Member for Environment, said: “I was delighted to be a part of the unveiling of the first two water refill points in Mole Valley, together with our partners Surrey Environment Partnership and SES Water. It was lovely to see members of the public filling their reusable bottles at the refill points, and I am sure they will see regular use; particularly with the warmer seasons coming soon. We will continue our work to eliminate avoidable singleuse plastics from MVDC-owned properties for the benefit of our environment.” Richard Keel, Deputy Manager at the Swan Shopping Centre, said: “The Swan Centre is pleased to be the chosen location for the fountain and to be part of this exciting and community-focused initiative between Mole Valley District Council, SES Water and Surrey Environment Partnership. I am sure that this facility will be welcomed by many users and also be a valuable asset in our effort to reduce single-use plastics.” Susannah Powell, St Martin’s Walk Shopping Centre Manager, said: “St Martin’s Walk Shopping Centre is proud to partner with Mole Valley District Council and SES Water in supporting an initiative to reduce single-use plastic water bottles, with a newly installed water filling station providing free highquality water to the public.”
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Why make a will? 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Do you want to protect your children? Do you want to protect your loved one, whether spouse or partner? Do you want to protect your family home, especially in old age? Do you want to express your wishes on a formal document, or leave it to chance? Do you want to telephone the number below and receive peace of mind?
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Learn how to use your iPad / For the best online prices, it’s a really good Tablet Smart Phone Laptop idea to sign up to shopping sites’/mailing lists. There are often sales, flash discounts and / Computer other offers that non-subscribers don’t hear about, and in some cases the discounts can be very big: for example, New Look has offered £25 off orders and GAP has taken 20% off sale items and 30% off full-price styles.
You could also sign up for a deals service such as Groupon, but beware: they send an awful lot of emails, and many of the deals are subject to limits in terms of availability and expiry. Whenever you see a supposed bargain on a product or service you can get elsewhere, it’s always a good idea to see what the going rate usually is.
If you are over 55 and live in the Mole Valley area, you can use Age Concern’s computer courses based in either Dorking or Leatherhead.
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The course runs once a week for 6-8 weeks. Topics covered will include: browsing on the internet, basic keyboard and mouse skills, using a iPad/ Tablet/Smart Phone/ Laptop, setting up and using your own email or Skype accounts and how to shop on the internet.
Tuesday 24th - Saturday 18th March 2020 Open 10am to 5pm (4pm Saturday)
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NEED A NEW MACHINE?
What to look for when buying a Computer As Windows 7 has now come to the end of the line, you may be looking for a suitable replacement. We provide new and used Windows and Mac based solutions. When buying a Computer or Laptop there is a whole heap of jargon that people throw at you with an expectation that you should know what they are taking about - SSD’s, Ram, MHz, Wifi, HDMI and so it goes on. We have always felt this a very rude way to treat your fellow man, so yes, we can talk jargon with you but we can also talk in finest English to ensure your needs are best met. Initially, we will discuss with you what your needs are and what you want to do with the computer, and if there are any things you would like to do but are currently unable to like photo editing or creating that family video you have been promising. Here are a few pointers that you might appreciate knowing about, before you buy your new machine. The key componentsThe Processor or the CPU is the engine that powers the PC. It is advisable to buy the best that you can, as CPU’s are costly items and are not efficient to change or upgrade at a later stage. If your needs are for basic Word processing and Excel type work, plus some Internet browsing and email handling, a basic Intel, Core i3 CPU or AMD Ryzen 3 CPU would represent a good choice. If you are looking for something a bit more capable, a good all round home machine, we would usually advise either an Intel Core i5, i7 or i9 CPU. Being still more powerful, reflecting a similar numbering scale, Ryzen 5, 7 and 9, with the 7 and 9’s often reserved for more intensive power hungry activities like Virtual reality, Graphics or game play. There are model variations with in these CPU’s - but let’s not get ahead of ourselves just yet. Memory or Ram - The more the better, but this can usually be retro fitted. 4Gb of Ram is considered the bare minimum, going beyond 8Gb is often unnecessary for everyday use. The latest, fastest DDR4 memory is today’s standard fit and moves the performance of the machine on significantly, when compared to its earlier
counterparts, and will offer solid performance for years to come. Hard drives - TThe conventional mechanical hard drives have been using the same technology for around 20 years. They are very economic, have huge storage capacity but can be slow. Upgrade to a Solid State Hard Drive (SSD) and the performance is phenomenal. They work at 1520 times faster than the mechanical drives, they are more reliable (as they have no moving parts), but they cost more and have less storage capacity than the older type hard drives. If you need to store loads of data, a great solution is to have both in a machine. The SSD runs the Operating System and Programs and the mechanical drive stores your data. Graphics cards - Game players, photo and video editors and graphics users are better served by having a dedicated graphics card installed, in some cases the graphics card can cost as much as the computer. In most cases, using the onboard graphics is sufficient and should you wish to upgrade the graphics this can sometimes be retrospectively added into a PC, but unfortunately rarely on in a laptop. Operating System - Windows is the dominant system here, with Windows 10 being the preferred choice, as it works in a very efficient manner and is the industry dominant product. Unlike earlier versions Microsoft have stated that Windows 10 will be the operating system of the future, with the program being revised via updates rather than a distinctly separate new version. To date, we are on the 9th major version with a new edition being scheduled for the first half of 2020…. and yes, the updates are free of charge. Should you be using a version of Office, we would urge you to buy a new version of Office, if your current version is earlier than Office 2016, as Office 2013, 2010 and earlier have all come to the end of their mainstream support. Many customers think that the only way to purchase the new version is via an annual rental scheme, but this is not the case. We have the perpetual version for sale, and usually this provides a more economic solution.
This guide was written by Les Beer, from Tecres in Leatherhead, who have been providing computer solutions since 1989.
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Do You Enjoy Getting Lost In A Book But Can’t Get To A Library? There are few things that compare to the joy of getting lost in a really good book, or chatting about what you have just read. But what if age, ill health, mobility problems or caring responsibilities make it difficult for you to get to a library? Library Direct can help. Surrey Libraries and its dedicated volunteers work hard to make sure the library service can reach everyone, by allowing individuals to once again select their own books, and have volunteers deliver them right to their door. It is a free service for those who struggle to access their Surrey Library and comes with additional benefits such as extended loan periods and no overdue charges or fines. This offer also extends to audiobooks and large print books. All that clients need to do is let their volunteer know what they would like to borrow and then sit back, relax and wait for the books to be brought to them. In addition to having complete access to library stock, this services also helps to combat isolation by providing companionship. Volunteers will often stop for a drink and chat, and in many cases, form friendships with the people they are visiting. The service has helped change the lives of countless individuals. One Library Direct client says, “I can’t get out very much so the service is invaluable to me.” Another says, “I have always been a great reader so I am grateful to still have access to books.” As well as supporting individuals in their homes, we offer an opportunity for a variety of ‘community settings’ such as care homes, nursing homes, long term in-patient wards and rehabilitation centre, to provide a library service to their residents. This works with the setting choosing a variety of books online and then collecting them from an agreed Surrey library. We currently have volunteers looking for more clients in the Mole Valley area! If you think Library Direct is suitable for you or someone you know, you can now register for the service online. To register for Library Direct, or for more information, visit our webpage www.surreycc.gov.uk. Alternatively, you can call 01483 543 599 or email libraries@surreycc.gov.uk.
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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.
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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.
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VOLUNTEER ASHTEAD & LEATHERHEAD Supporting local people facing life-threatening illness Brigitte Trust volunteers offer a free service of emotional support and practical help to people diagnosed with cancer, MND and other life-threatening illness when it’s increasingly hard to cope at home. Weekly visits build a relationship with client and carer, with time to share the feelings and concerns serious illness brings. Volunteers with current driving licences are invited to join our friendly, supportive team. Sign up for our next taster session and June training course Ring Ingrid today on 01306 881816 and visit www.brigittetrust.org/volunteering
The League of Friends of The Leatherhead Hospital Founded in 1960
The League of Friends at Leatherhead Community Hospital are in need of additional volunteers to help in the hospital shop within the hospital which is situated in Poplar Road, KT22 8SD. If you feel that you can spare 2 - 3 hours a week to serve in the shop, we would love to hear from you. If you are unable to commit to helping once a week, yet feel that you can be of help, you can go on to the reserve list to cover for illness and holidays.
If you are interested, and require further information, kindly contact the shop manager Linda Baker on 07876 176 314 or email lindabaker@fetcham.net. We look forward to hearing from you.
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Whenever we are faced with a crisis in any area of life, reactions tend towards hype, then hysteria, with panic not far behind and all sense of perspective so easily gets lost. The undeniable trend to a warmer climate provides a clear example, with almost every weather event viewed with alarm. It sometimes seems that there is a belief that we never used to get ‘extreme’ weather. The link to extreme weather from a warming climate is at best tenuous. Floods have made the news this winter, but these are extremely common events in this country. Some of the worst include those of spring 1947 (when days of heavy rain following a snowy winter led to catastrophic floods over a wide area), September 1968, when older readers will no doubt recall the severe flooding from the River Mole following a weekend of torrential rain, and the very wet autumn of 2000 when large areas of the country were underwater for days. There are numerous only slightly less severe examples from earlier years. And we should remember that changes in land-use (including building on flood plains) are present-day factors - not to mention a media looking for every hint of such events when some earlier ones received little coverage.
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LOCAL BLOOD DONATIONS Friday 13th March - 1.45pm - 8.00pm Old Barn Hall, Church Road, Bookham, KT23 3PQ
Wednesday 25th March - 2.45pm - 8.00pm The Church Of Jesus Christ Of, Banstead Rd, Epsom KT17 3HD
Friday 1st May - 1.20pm - 7.30pm Ashtead Peace Memorial Hall, Woodfield Lane KT21 2BE
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HOME WANTED! Trixie
Trixie is a darling black and white young cat, aged about five months. She came into care as a stray. She was very shy and timid for a week or so but now she comes “out of her shell� quickly once she knows you and is very affectionate. Trixie is a typical, energetic, kitten/cat who plays with all her toys with great joy all day and probably all night as well! She is now looking for her ideal home and would suit a young family with teenage children. She would not want to be on her own all day and would need a secure garden. If you feel you can give Trixie her ideal, well deserved forever home please call Sue on 020 8390 3165.or email adoption@epsom.cats.org.uk 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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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 Leatherhead Horticultural Society’s Store, situated in Leatherhead on By-Pass Road between the M25 Junction & Copthorne Rd, re-opens to members for the season on Sundays 09.30am - 12.30pm. Annual membership is £3. You can join in Store, or contact the Treasurer on 07966 522 534. The Store stocks seed potatoes, onion & shallot sets & veg seeds, plants & a range of garden products at competitive prices. 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 Ashtead Badminton Club at the Leatherhead Leisure Centre, from 7.30 - 9.30pm. Come along & try our friendly club of mixed ability men & women players. Free first session. Calvin Evans 07774 429225 / 01306 740820 or Jeff Gowlland 01306 259346 for more info & to tell us when to expect you. www.ashteadbadminton.co.uk Ashtead Choral Society, meet every Monday evening to rehearse at the Ashtead Peace Memorial Hall, Woodfield Lane. Enquiries: 01372 278852, email ashteadchoral@gmail.com. www.ashteadchoralsociety.org.uk Fetcham Ladies Singers are preparing to perform a variety of choral works & songs from the shows for their Summer Concert & now would be a good time to try us out at Leatherhead Parish Church Hall on Monday eves during term time at 7.45pm. First two evenings are FOC. Enquiries to Sandra Brown on 01372 276736. Toddlers Group for 0-3 year olds with a carer. 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 at Tyrrells Wood Golf Club for a lunch followed by a talk. In March we have speaker Colin Turner: ‘Light & Dark a Life in Crime’. For more information call Jon McCarthy: 07947 361 406 or email membership@probusclubleatherhead.org.uk Ashtead&LeatherheadLocal - MARCH 2020
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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 Ashtead Friendship Centre, at Ralli Room, Ashtead Peace Memorial Hall from 2.00pm. This month: Guildford Cathedral - Brian Hennegan. For more info contact Chairman Don Butt: 01372 274288 or donbutt@tiscali.co.uk The Downsmen Male Barbershop Chorus, meets every Weds (except August), 7.30pm at the Methodist Church, Church Rd, Leatherhead, KT22 8AY. For a cappella singing in close harmony - there’s nothing like it! Just turn up or contact Gary Score on 01372 275177. New singers welcome! FREE 5-week Learn To Sing course every Wed from 4th March - 1st April! Book your place now by contacting Gary on the above number or enquiries@thedownsmen.co.uk Ashtead WI, Ashtead Peace Memorial Hall, 7.15pm for 7.30pm. “Around The Beehive & Candle Making” Speaker - Michelle Ernoult. Sandra Brown 01372 276736 Ashtead Flower Arrangement Group, Demonstration by Gill McGregor “Flair, Flowers & Fantasy”. Ashtead Peace Memorial Hall, Ashtead KT21 2BE from 1.45pm - 4.30pm. Di Stirling 01372 279501 The Leatherhead Baby and Toddler Group meets in the Parish Church Hall from 10am - 12noon. Lots of freeplay activities for all under 5s and chance for adults to meet one another over a welcome cup of coffee. Just turn up or call Jackie on 07764 686914 Fetcham Village W.I, meet on the first Wednesday (except August) in Fetcham Village Hall, The St, KT22 9QS, from 7.30 pm. Maureen Webb: 01372 842498. 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. We have regular visits from speakers and also plan our various events. For more info: Simon Edmands on 07753 821964 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 The Armada Probus Club. Retired/ semi retired gentleman please join us at Tyrrells Wood Golf Club for lunch. This months speaker: Dr. Bob France (in Georgian costume) “What the Butler Saw (Petworth House)”. First lunch free. Annual membership - £20. Secretary Michael Pearce: 01372 459461 or macpearce85@gmail.com Surrey Industrial History Group, talks are held at the Letherhead Institute at the top of the High Street KT22 8AH. 10am until noon. This week’s talk is “Surrey Iron Railway” Eric Shaw, Wandle Industrial Museum. All welcome £5. For more info about our weekly programme visit: www.sihg.org.uk
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Thursday 5th (1st Thurs monthly)
Thursday 5th (weekly)
Thursday 5th (weekly)
Thursday 5th (1st Thurs monthly)
Thursday 5th (monthly)
Friday 6th (weekly)
Friday 6th (1st Friday monthly)
Friday 6th (weekly)
Friday 6th
Friday 6th, (Every 2nd Friday)
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Mole Valley Quilters, 7.15pm, The Harrison Room, Old Barn Hall, Bookham KT23 3PQ. Julia Gahagan -“t’s a small World”. Beginners & more experienced quilters welcome. Sandy Clark on 01372 579321 / www.molevalleyquilters.org.uk 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. Ashtead Bowling Club, free coaching sessions for beginners on Thursdays at 2.30 & 6.30 lasting about 90 minutes. Just bring a pair of clean flat soled shoes. Bowls of a suitable size, provided. Club pavilion, Woodfield Lane, KT21 2BJ. For more information or to arrange a session with one of our coaches, contact Mike on 01372 273142 Leatherhead Barn Dance Club, 8pm-10.15pm. Abraham Dixon Hall, Letherhead Institue, £5. For more info contact: Ruth Gwilliam 01403 750844 Ashtead U3A meetings at Ashtead Peace Memorial Hall from 2pm, (3pm on 7th May due to local elections). This months speaker: Liz Lee- Kelley Subject ‘From Laundry to Chop Suey’. New members welcome to our popular meetings & events. If you are interested in joining, contact: membership@ashteadu3a.org.uk. 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. Soup Lunch held in St Michael’s Church Hall, the Marld, Ashtead. A selection of Homemade soups, bread & puddings, served with tea/coffee, 12noon - 1.30pm, £5. All money shared between the Princess Alice Hospice, Catholic Agency For Overseas Development and BESOM. For more info contact 01372 272267 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. Book your places now 01372 452 608. For more information visit us online at www.grangecentre.org.uk Civil Service Retirement Fellowship Leatherhead Group, Fetcham Village Hall, Out to Lunch – Venue to be decided. 10am - 12noon. Annual subscription of £5, & £2 pw. Contact Anne Thomson on 01372 373258 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 inspirational speakers. All ladies in 20s, 30s & 40s welcome, no charge/booking required. Maxine Simpson: 01372 272177 or maxinesimpson2003@yahoo.co.uk The Sewing Shop is available from 10am - 11.30am at Leatherhead Parish Church Hall. Selling everything in the haberdashery line for sewing for both beginners and advanced sewists. Large range of stock or items can be ordered specially and free advice available. Why not order in advance from Janine on staggcjpj@aol.com so your items will be ready for collection Ashtead&LeatherheadLocal - MARCH 2020
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Fri 6th, 20th
Friday 6th (weekly)
Sat 7th & 21st
Sunday 8th (2nd Sun monthly)
Sun 8th & 22nd (2nd & 4th Sunday)
Monday 9th (2nd Mon monthly)
Monday 9th (2nd Mon monthly)
Tuesday 10th (2nd Tues monthly)
Wednesday 11th (2nd Weds monthly)
Wednesday 11th (monthly)
Friday 13th (2nd Fri monthly)
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Martha’s Market 10.00 - 11.30am at Leatherhead Parish Church Hall. Lively community market at the heart of Leatherhead welcomes you. Come along to buy a range of home-crafted items including cakes and lovely patchworking fabrics. Refreshments available. Contact Janine on 01372 374914 The Ark - Christian based toddler group, at Christ Church, Epsom Rd, Leatherhead 9.30am - 11am, for children 0 - 5yrs old. We have toys, games, singing & story time. leatherheadmethodist.org or hannahleatherheadfcw@gmail.com 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: libraries@surreycc.gov.uk Quaker Meeting. An evening meeting is held from 6.30 - 7.30 at Park House, Leatherhead, Randall’s Rd, Leatherhead, KT22 0AH. All are welcome to join us in exploring a different approach to spiritual worship focusing on silence & stillness. For more info: Catherine Carr 01483 283693 or catherinemcarr15@gmail.com Revive Nation is a youth group we run every 2nd & 4th Sunday at Leatherhead Methodist Church, Church Rd, from 12.30pm - 2.30pm. Games, Pool table & a light lunch for the young people. For more info www.leatherheadmethodist.org 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 contact Jane 01372 811422 Bookham Wine Club, Harrison Room, Old Barn Hall, Bookham, 7.30pm for 8pm. ‘Wines from the Languedoc’ with Pippa Haywards. For more information: membership@bookhamwineclub.org.uk or web www.bookhamwineclub.org.uk Mole Valley WI (Fetcham), Fetcham Village Hall, The St, KT22 9QS. Speaker: Rosie Jordan - ‘Surrey Search & Rescue’, 7.45pm. Ann on anndlayman@yahoo.co.uk Tylney Lunch Club for ladies, Leatherhead Leisure Centre. 3 course lunch followed by a speaker. Membership is £10 annual & £16 for lunch. Contact 01372 454879 The Arts Society Leatherhead at 7.15pm in Leatherhead Parish Church Hall, KT22 8BD. ‘An illustrated talk on artists’ interpretations of some of Dickens’ popular characters, on the 150th Anniversary of his death’, Guests are welcome, for £5 at the door. Huw Jenkins on 01372 278728 or info@theartssocietyleatherhead.org.uk Ashtead Village Friday Market, Ashtead Peace Memorial Hall, 9.00am - 12.30pm. Free entry. Lots of stalls, gifts, cards, cakes, books, & much more, for the RNLI. Surrey Garden Trust lectures at the Ashtead Peace Memorial Hall, Woodfield Lane, KT21 2BE, 2.30pm. This Month Vanessa Berridge author of Kiftsgate Court Gardens: Three Generations Of Women Gardeners, will be presenting an illustrated talk on the development of this legendary Gloucestershire garden & the three women who created it. £12pp. www.surreygardenstrust.org.uk/events or eventssgt@gmail.com 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. Paul & Sue: messychurch.abc@gmail.com
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Monday 16th (3rd Monday)
The Probus Club of Ashtead meets at Tyrrell’s Wood Golf Club at 12.30pm for its monthly lunch & talk. The speaker will be Andy Thomas and his subject ‘The Crop Circle Mystery’. New members welcome. Visit: www.ashteadprobus.com, or contact our Secretary, Stephen Bridges on 07806 791774 or stephen@bridgesuk.com.
Tuesday 17th
The Arts Society Ashtead meets, Ashtead Peace Memorial Hall at 10.30am for its regular monthly lecture. ‘The Arts & Crafts of Kashmir’ by Zara Fleming. Contact Pat Anderson, Membership Secretary, 07958 560707 or pat@glasstower.co.uk. For more information visit www.tas-ashtead.org.uk
Weds 18th
Eastwick WI. St Mary’s Annexe, Fetcham KT22 9AZ 7.30pm. “Running “Fawlty Towers, & cooking for the rich & famous” Talk by Susan Howe. Cost £4.50, 2pm. Visitors welcome. Mary Morris 01372 289822 / eastwickwi.org.uk
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Thursday 19th (3rd Thurs monthly)
Sunday 22nd (4th Sun monthly)
Tuesday 24th (monthly)
Weds 25th (monthly)
Leatherhead U3A’s in the United Reformed Church Hall, Epsom Road, Leatherhead KT22 8ST at 2pm. Adrian Joy will tell us about how the Turkey Farm started and is now run in West Horsley. Welcomes anyone no longer in full time employment or raising a family. For more information come along to this meeting as our guest 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 meet 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 Fetcham U3A 2.30pm St Mary’s Church Hall off The Ridgeway. Speaker Bob France “Beware Carrots from Northumberland” (Lady Betts last of the Percys.) Visitors & new members welcome. 01372 453959 or www.fetchamu3a.org.uk Ashtead Townswomen’s Guild, Ralli Room, Ashtead Peace Memorial Hall, Woodfield Ln, Ashtead KT21 2BE, 7.30pm. For more information contact Di James on 01372 273948
Thurs 26th
Open meeting of the Ashtead Cancer Group in The Quiet Room, St George’s Christian Centre, Barnett Wood Lane, Ashtead KT21 2DA form 7pm. Support group for cancer patients, their families, friends & carers - Workshops & occasional speakers. 07843 620295, ashteadcancergroup@gmail.com or www.ashteadcancergroup.org
Friday 27th
Ashtead Art Lovers, 11am & 7.30pm. Titian: the 16th c Venetian genius. Love Desire & Death is a National Gallery free exhibition of Titian’s 6 paintings commissioned by Philip II of Spain & inspired by the poem, Metamorphoses, by the Roman Poet, Ovid. This talk (either at 11 am or 7.30 pm) will explore Titian’s life & training & his relationship with the imperial Hapsburg family. £10 inc refreshments. 01372 272235. www. melanievtaylor.co.uk/ashtead-art-lovers-monthly-talks/
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Tuesday 31st (Tues monthly)
Kingston & District Civil Service Pensioners’ Alliance Group meet at Marion House, Girl Guides Hut, Tadworth Ave, KT3 6DJ, 2-4.15pm. Our main function is to keep in touch with local & national issues concerning pensioners, we also arrange a variety of speakers to entertain us. This month Speaker: Shirley Cornish ‘Trekking the Great Wall of China Brenda Denby, 0208 398 6054/brendadenby@live.co.uk. Ashtead&LeatherheadLocal - MARCH 2020
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what’s on... Monday 2nd
Ken Bare, Vice-President of the Surrey Hills Society, presents “Surrey’s Local Producers”. Amongst the villages & towns of the Surrey Hills are a host of local producers who create partisan products that add an extra dimension to our wonderful landscape. Friends of Juniper Hall “Lunch & Talk” from 12.30pm. Change of venue - Mickleham Village Hall, RH5 6EE. Suzy Hughes: 01483 281935 or suzy@suzyhughes.co.uk
Friday 6th
Friends of Ashtead Peace Memorial quarterly dinner at 6.30pm for 7pm. Three course meal followed by a talk ‘The Trial of Christine Keeler’ by Terry Johnson (a different aspect from the television series). Tickets are £23 from the Hall booking office - 01372 272921, Friday coffee mornings, or any Friends’ committee member.
Saturday 7th (weekly)
Short Mat Bowling at Leatherhead Bowling Club, Fortyfoot Rd Recreation ground from 10am to 1pm. FREE open mornings every Saturday with qualified coaches until the Spring. Newcomers & existing bowlers are all very welcome. Call David on 01372 375756 / www.leatherheadbowling.co.uk / leatherheadbowling@gmail.com
Saturday 7th
Bookham Choral Society is holding its Annual Coffee Morning at the Barn Hall, Bookham from 10am until 12noon. Come along & enjoy a coffee & some delicious homemade cake. There will also be a wide range of stalls to browse from jewellery, & books to toiletries as well as an exciting raffle. We look forward to seeing you there!
Saturday 7th
Epsom Symphony Orchestra at Epsom Playhouse will begin at 7.30pm. Local musicians will perform famous classics from Elgar, Delius, Walton & Vaughan Williams. Multi-award winning Michael Foyle, one of the UK’s top violinists, will join the orchestra to perform the beguiling & sensuous Delius Violin Concerto.Box Office: 01372 742555. £15 (£13 OAP & students, £5 children) epsomsymphony.co.uk
Weds 11th
Locomotive Club of Great Britain, Dorking branch have a talk on the Volk’s Electric Railway at Brighton, by Ian Gledhill, at the Friends Meeting House, Butter Hill, South St, RH4 2LE from 7.30pm. This is the world’s oldest operating electric railway which opened on the seafront in 1883. Anyone interested in railways is welcome to our meetings. Non-members pay £3.50, including refreshments.
Thurs 12th
Friends: The Musical Parody at Dorking Halls, Dorking RH4 1SG, from 7:30pm. Friends! The Musical Parody takes an hilarious, uncensored look at the TV phenomenon that ruled the 90s & became a cultural institution with millions of fans across the globe. Tickets: £30. To book: 01306 881717, dorkinghalls.co.uk
Saturday 14th
Hardy Plant Society - Southern Counties Group talk at Bookham’s Old Barn Hall, KT23 3PQ (10am for 10.30am) on ‘A tapestry of foliage’ by Geoff Hodge, preceded by AGM. £4. Sale of plants, garden sundries and books. More details on http://www. hps-southerncounties.co.uk/ or contact us at info.hps.scg@gmail.com.
If there’s an event in April that you’d like mentioned, please contact Ros (details on p.6) before Wednesday 11th March.
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Thurs 19th
Surrey Gardens Trust, Study day at RHS Wisley from 10am-4pm. Join us in exploring the life & work of Sir Geoffrey Jellicoe, one of the 20th century’s leading landscape architects. Speakers include Kate Harwood, Annabel Down & Ed Bennis talking about his projects including Hemel Hempstead Water Gardens, JKF Memorial at Runnymede & Cadbury Factory at Moreton. Cost: £52 incl. lectures, lunch & tour of Jellicoe Canal. www.surreygardenstrust.org.uk/events or eventssgt@gmail.com.
Saturday 21st
Chamber Philharmonic Europe at Dorking Hall from 7.30pm.Music by Vivaldi, Suk, Rachmaninoff & Nielsen, Bach Violin Concerto and Ponchielli Trumpet Concerto, soloist Cyrill Gussaroff . Tickets £20 & £25 from 01306 740619 & 01306 881717
Tuesday 24th
Tea & Talk from Mole Valley Life at Oddfellows Hall Leatherhead, 45-47 Bridge St, Leatherhead, KT22 8BN, 2pm. Mole Valley Life will introduce to you their wide range of services & facilities. Chance to chat with the team over a cup of tea & try out the products. Tea, coffee & biscuits. 01306 877792, mid-surrey@oddfellows.co.uk
Friday 27th
Soundbytes FREE Spring Concert, in support of Ashtead Youth Club at Ashtead Peace Memorial Hall, KT21 2BE. 7.30 - 9pm. Cash bar. hazelhannam@icloud.com
Saturday 28th
Ashtead Choral Society, performing Mendelssohn’s Elijah at The Dorking Halls, RH4 from 7.30pm. Conducted by Andrew Storey with Kent Sinfonia. Soloists are Helen Meyerhoff (soprano), Susan Legg (mezzo), Adam Tunnicliffe (tenor), Phil Tebb (bass) & Lily Kemp (youth). Tickets: £20, u25’s: £10. 01306 881717 or dorkinghalls.co.uk
Tuesday 31st
Mole Veterans Brass Band, Easter Concert at Fetcham Village Hall from 2pm. Brass band music, raffle and interval refreshments Free entry (Voluntary donation) Everyone welcome! John Cook 01 372 459596 www.moleveteransband.org.uk
save the date in april 2020 Friday 3rd APRIL 2020
‘An Evening with John Griffin’ at Ashtead Peace Memorial Hall from 7.45pm. John will be performing an introduction to his epic poem, A Tale of Gaia followed by A Delicate Balance by Kenneth Clelland, which is the Easter Story according to Pontius Pilate. Book now by emailing John: biffgriff@gmail.com
Saturday 11th APRIL 2020
Easter Egg Hunt at Church St, High St & Swan Centre, Leatherhead, 10.30am. Face painting, magic shows & more. Chocolate egg to 1st 500 to complete the Hunt. £1.
Saturday 18th APRIL 2020
Ashtead Bowls Club opens its green at 2.30 for the 2020 season. The club is on Woodfield Lane, behind the Cricket Club. Visitors are very welcome to come along & meet us, watch the bowling, & enjoy a drink. Club is open for new members. For more info www.ashteadbowls.co.uk. Contact Ian Guthrie on 01372 273 999
Saturday 18th APRIL 2020
Hardy Plant Society - Southern Counties Group talk at Bookham’s Old Barn Hall, KT23 3PQ (10:00 for 10:45 am) on ‘From Cinderella to Princess - 3 Gardens makeover on Spaces, Plant Combinations & Surprises’ by Laura de Beden. £4. www.hpssoutherncounties.co.uk/ or info.hps.scg@gmail.com.
Saturday 25th APRIL 2020
Come and Celebrate St George’s Day at the Swan Centre, Leatherhead from 11am - 3pm. Join the Hunt for Treasure, Take part in our story and craft time, Dress up area, Face painting and lots more fun.
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ASHTEAD MOVIE NIGHT Showing at Ashtead Peace Memorial Hall for one night only
Wednesday, 15 April 2020 at 7.30
(Doors open 6.45pm)
to be preceded by a short supporting programme
Hugh Bonneville, Maggie Smith, Michelle Dockery Main film running time: 2 hrs
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Type: Drama
TICKETS £8.50
(Proceeds to benefit hall funds) Refreshments available Tickets from:
Hall Office : 01372 272921 / Graham : 01372 272077 / Jean : 01372 274539
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‘NOT THE EASIEST PLACE TO MANAGE – JUDEA!’ Pontius Pilate has never been a popular character, especially around Easter! Now he tells his own version of the events before and after the crucifixion of Jesus. First we see the tough, ruthless Roman Prefect, sent by his superiors to manage Judea which he describes as, ‘this god-forsaken hole!’ Then we learn about his problems dealing with awkward characters such as the Jewish religious leader, Caiaphas, and the difficulty of governing an unruly people. Even Claudia, his wife, causes him complications! Having begged Jesus to heal their son’s crippled foot, she has become a follower of ‘this man.’ Of course, Pilate doesn’t believe a word of it, despite the proof of his own eyes. At last comes the fateful meeting with Jesus, the significance of which Pilate does not fully appreciate until long after having washed his hands. By the end he is, perhaps, on the way to becoming a believer himself. Kenneth Clelland sees his 45-minute one-man play, ‘A Delicate Balance’ as his most important work. John Griffin says, “I think it is the most important rôle I have played. I want to bring it to as many audiences as possible.”
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Spring Concert
FREE!
27th March, 8pm
Ashtead Peace Memorial Hall Doors open 7:30. Finish 9pm Cash bar In support of Ashtead Youth Club Glorious, Chorious Harmonies singing; Stevie Wonder, Ariana Grande, Elton John, Queen and more..! hazelhannam@icloud.com for more details
Brand New Choir starting SOON! A new auditioned choir in Ashtead. Launching this May. Audition dates 16th March and 8th April. Are you looking to improve your singing? To sing within a small group, 20-25 people? The repertoire will range from choral to pop, jazz to folk. All voice parts wanted; SATB. My aim is to get the very best from a song and from the singers. Approx. 4 rehearsals per term, Wednesdays. For more details and to register your interest, please contact:
hazelhannam@icloud.com or visit hazelhannam.co.uk or call 07855 344356
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Move up to Club Bridge Leatherhead Bridge Club is offering a 10 week course for improvers. Friday evenings from 7.30 Course of 10 lessons £75 [includes club membership]
• Learn confidence in your play • Learn more conventions • Learn other techniques You will improve your game, meet like minded people on a regular basis and feel part of a vibrant and fun, local community. The English Bridge Union [EBU] has started an initiative to attract more people into bridge clubs across the UK.
contact John Cumming: johncumming4@gmail.com 01372 815162 or 07800 664085
Leatherhead
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BIBLE TALKS You are warmly invited to attend our
INFORMAL TALKS ON SUNDAYS AT 2.00PM, GOD WILLING, AT THE
Marshall Room, Ashtead Peace Memorial Hall, Woodfield Lane, Ashtead, KT21 2BE
THE TITLES FOR MARCH ARE: MARCH
8 The miraculous birth of Jesus 15 What makes baptism valid? 22 Why does suffering exist? 29 Startling prophecies about world empires
There will be plenty of opportunity for discussion If you are unable to attend, you can send for a free CD or attachment of the talks and relevant literature to: biblestudy4U@btinternet.com or Freepost RSEZ-KXRB-EKRX, Biblestudy, Bracknell, RG12 9YZ
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LEITH HILL MUSICAL FESTIVAL CONCERTS
Music Matters
Happy Mother’s Day. See how you get on with our Mother’s Day Quiz.
QUESTIONS: 1. Whose fifth studio album was titled Atom Heart Mother? 2. Who sang about Creeque Alley? 3. It was 1972, who sang about a Mother and Child Reunion? 4. Whose Mum was Sheila Eileen Dwight? 5. Who sang Look What they Done to my Song Ma? 6. Who sang Mammy Blue in 1971? 7. On the ELO album On the Third day what is the Motherly track? 8. On Opportunity Knocks in 1971, Neil Reid sang which tear jerker track? 9. Whose Mum was Dorothy Marie Webb? 10. Who asked Does Your Mother Know That You Are Out? Take it Easy with David Smith on Surrey Hills Community Radio every Wednesday 5pm - 7pm. PUZZLE SOLUTIONS PAGE 85
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MARCH 8TH, APRIL 15TH, 16TH & 17TH First class classical music - on your doorstep in Dorking! Love classical music? This Spring, there's no need to go all the way to London to hear it. At the Leith Hill Musical Festival, you have three fabulous concerts on your doorstep at the Dorking Halls - and with tickets from just £15, it's much cheaper and more convenient than going to London. Enjoy major works sung by a 150 strong choir from local choral societies accompanied by professional soloists and professional orchestra Southern Pro Musica conducted by Jonathan Willcocks. Bach’s B Minor Mass, one of the Baroque period’s most celebrated choral masterpieces, starts the Festival series on Sunday 8th March. This is followed on Thursday 16th April with the monumental Sea Symphony, by Vaughan Williams considered to be one of the finest choral and orchestral works. On Friday 17th April enjoy Mozart’s C Minor Mass, a great work from an established master of the classical and romantic era. The Festival concludes on Saturday 18th April with Mirror of Perfection, an exciting and vibrant work by living composer Richard Blackford and Mendelssohn’s enchanting Hear My Prayer. Join us to enjoy the buzz of this magical event that brings together a wealth of musicians - singers and players, amateurs and professionals, young and old. Tickets start from £15 and are available from Dorking Halls, www.dorkinghalls.co.uk, 01306 881717. More information on the Leith Hill Musical Festival website www.lhmf.co.uk
THE THREAD OF LOVE Copyright Sarah Lott, February 2020
www.thememorybook.co.uk sarah@thememorybook.co.uk | @thememorybook | facebook/thememorybook 01372 373844 | 07957 598348 Mothers have amazing stories to tell and hold many precious childhood memories safe. Why not capture some of those memories and discover a little more about your own wonderful mother or grandmother? Just give me a call for a chat. There are lots of ways I can help. MY MOTHER I love my mother. First it was a love Based on needs and warmth Then it turned to rebellion A fight against an image Of what I might become. Today I see that image In my own reflection And I am proud. I am wiser now. The relationship between mother and child is a complex one, shifting and changing as the years pass. Having written Life Story Books for many clients over the last few years, I’ve learned that mothers are also daughters, friends, sisters, wives, lovers, grandparents and great grandparents. They are adventurers, home makers, professionals and protectors. Their memories make them who they are and shape the lives of their own families. I’m very close to my mother. Over the years, the dynamic of our relationship has changed and our roles continue to evolve. The thread of love between parent and child expands and contracts with time and circumstance. Sometimes it stretches nearly to breaking point. However, if the thread is strong enough, the elasticity keeps the connection safe until it’s ready to tighten again. Childhood love is supremely selfish. A child sees his or her parents in one dimension and the unconditional love that mothers show their children can often only be understood when those children become parents
themselves. From an adult perspective parental love becomes three dimensional and can be seen from all angles. Parents become people too. Like most children, I went through phases of being irritated by my mother; teenage rebellion compelled me to argue and dismiss her suggestions and support. I thought I knew best. I was determined to enter womanhood Shops & Serviceson my own terms and without reference to the complexities of her life. I tested the strength of that elastic thread but I was puzzled. However hard I pushed away, the thread refused to snap. When I married, the thread grew shorter again and I was so proud to be able to share my happiness with her. I started to see things through her eyes and began to appreciate the new dimension in our relationship. Once I had children of my own, I needed my mother and pulled on the thread with as much force as I had pushed on it before. Together, we made and shared memories and became co-conspirators in the game of motherhood. In all this, my mother was wise enough to keep the thread at an acceptable length for both of us. Not too tight but tight enough. Now that my children are testing the strength of their own threads, I try to let the elastic stretch. It’s difficult but I can only trust that our relationship will be all the better for it. My mother has shown me the way. As the years go by, her thread grows ever closer and I now care for her as she cared for me as a child. I cherish her memories and her stories and our time is increasingly precious. I wish all those mothers out there a very happy Mothers’ Day. 32
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CATHY BRETT: TALE OF TEENAGE PEN PALS The first lecture of 2020 was given by local resident, the author and illustrator Cathy Brett, who told a tale of teenage pen pals. One was her grandmother, Agnes Bentley of Dundee. Cathy inherited her photographic archive and diaries when she died in 2001. Fifteen years later she discovered seven tiny snaps showing A g n e s ’s teenage pen Agnes Mary Anne pal friendship with Mary Anne MacLeod from the Isle of Lewis who would later give birth to no other than US presidential candidate Donald Trump! Cathy posted the pictures on FaceBook. Journalist Torcuil Crichton was working in London as correspondent for Scottish newspapers. Cathy met him and in August 2016 his article about the pen pals appeared in the Daily Record. Back in 1926, Agnes, age 14, had won a painting competition and appeared in the Dundee Courier. She had received a letter from a Mary Ann MacLeod, also 14, of Tong, near Stornoway who suggested they become pen pals. They started exchanging photos. Mary Ann’s father was the village postmaster and most of Lewis consisted of crofts and poor fishing villages. In Dundee, Agnes lived with her parents in a poor tenement but was bright and secured a
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high school scholarship. Mary Ann wrote, complaining of loneliness when all of her nine siblings emigrated. In early 1930 she wrote to Agnes saying she was also leaving to join her sister in New York. Age 17, the two girls met for the first time in Glasgow before Mary Ann sailed off to America. Agnes was then at St Andrews University. They continued to write and exchange photos and gifts even after Agnes won a scholarship to a German university. In 1933, she moved there but met Mary Ann in Glasgow a second time the following summer as both girls prepared to settle abroad. They spent the day shopping and Mary Ann bought a gift for her new boyfriend, Fred Trump. They parted and would not meet again for over 60 years as the letters stopped during World War 2. Agnes married a student in Germany, had two children and remained there until the war ended. She then returned to Britain, remarried and settled in London. Mary Ann meanwhile married Fred and gave birth to Donald. In 1995, Agnes spotted Mary Ann in a late night TV programme showing her living in Trump Tower, New York. She wrote to her old friend, got a swift reply and met Mary Ann at London’s Dorchester Hotel. Their third and last meeting. Neither lived to see Donald Trump become US President. For more information from the L&DLHS go to www.leatherheadhistory.org
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Visit our website www.tas-ashtead.org.uk for details of our lectures, visits, and tours.
In February The Arts Society Ashtead held its AGM, presided over by our new President, Barbara Lyner. Tributes were made to our retiring President, Joan Cooper, who was the founder Chairman in the early 80s, and has been our President for the past 15 years. This was followed by our monthly lecture entitled “Mad Men & Artists: How the Advertising Industry Exploited Fine Art”. It was intriguing to see how familiar works of art had been used, or abused, for commercial advertising. The first of our five visits this year to places of interest will be to our local stately home, West Horsley Place, on 22nd April. We are looking forward to our two cultural tours, in the Springtime to the Malvern area, and in the Autumn to Yorkshire. In 2020 we will continue to support our young generation by engaging local primary schools in exciting arts projects, namely the creation of themed ceramic objects (e.g. bees, fishes). We will be working with the 5th primary school, as well as a local Beavers group. We will also be conducting “Trails of Discovery” for local school children, based on St Giles’s Church. We hope you will be tempted to come along to one of our forthcoming lectures, where you will be warmly welcomed. There is a visitor’s fee of £5, but first-timers are welcome as free guests. We look forward to meeting you soon.
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ASHTEAD ROTARY CLUB Following a most successful Christmas Party for senior citizens in December at the Ashtead Peace Memorial Hall, Ashtead Rotarians and friends moved into action on the Saturdays before Christmas to carry out their annual street collections in Craddocks Parade, Barnett Wood Lane and The Street. A grand total of £1847.12 was collected and grateful thanks are extended to those who were so generous in donating. A donation of £1500 has been made to the Friends of Ashtead Youth Centre. The Centre has recently experienced a cut in the financial support it receives from Surrey County Council and substantially relies on donations to continue their excellent work with young people. Excitement is building as the Club begins preparations for its big event which is Ashtead Rotary Village Day which will take place this year on Saturday 13th June at the Queen Elizabeth Playing Fields in Barnett Wood Lane. The Club meets on Thursdays at the Cock Inn in Headley Village and visitors are welcome to most meetings. Contact Brian on 01372 275 860.
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Working Towards a Sustainable Ashtead Thinking of Going Electric? What types of Electric Vehicles are available? Sales of electric vehicles are increasing. New registrations of plug-in vehicles have risen from 3,500 in 2013 to over 227,000 by August 2019. These figures include pure electric vehicles (EVs), plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles (FCEVs). Choosing which type of EV is right for you varies from person to person, according to your lifestyles and preferences. Fortunately, there is an ever-increasing range of models, with manufacturers competing to produce both hybrid and pure EV models. Currently, the Mitsubishi’s Outlander is taking the lead as the most popular hybrid while the Nissan Leaf has been the UK’s best-selling plug-in electric car every year since 2013. The initial cost of purchase remains higher than equivalent petrol models. However, the government offers a grant for many new plug-in vehicles, depending on their cost, up to a maximum of £3,500. Why should I Go Green? Drivers are looking to replace petrol or diesel cars with electric vehicles for good reasons. As well as environmental benefits, research from King’s College, London and UK100, suggests that in London, bad pollution days led to 87 extra cardiac arrests and 251 people being admitted to hospital for asthma or strokes per year. Many EV owners will want the convenience of charging at home. The Office for Low Emission Vehicles (OLEV) is currently offering a grant of £500 off the cost of purchasing and installing a home charging point. For journeys greater than the range of the car’s battery, drivers will need to make use of the public charging network. Rapid chargers enable a car to be charged in the time it takes to grab a coffee and check your phone messages! What are some of the pros and cons? In these early days, drivers need to be aware that current charging points are operated by different firms. Drivers may be put off by the range of accounts, apps and fuel cards required in order to make payment and it means that some planning is needed to avoid ‘range anxiety’. This sounds more complicated than it is and for regular journeys, you get to know the location of charging points and their payment method. To some extent, the higher purchase price of an EV is off-set by lower running costs. Car Magazine’s excellent comparison survey of several pure EVs with hybrids shows that the Renault Zoe costs 6.1p per mile with the Nissan Leaf at 4p per mile, about a fifth that of running a petrol car. Also, pure EVs are exempt from road tax and both servicing costs and insurance premiums are lower. New technologies come with new challenges. As yet the charging network is not ready for a sudden increase in demand. The batteries needed require lithium, an element which is already in short supply and one which involves a high level of environmental damage. To help our health and that of the planet, we need to keep finding new solutions as well as using old ones, such as walking and cycling!
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W.I. MEETINGS
MOLE VALLEY W.I. JANUARY MEETING REPORT
It was a dark and very stormy night but our intrepid ladies made it to Fetcham Village Hall for the first meeting of 2020. The meeting was opened by our president Ann Layman. Everyone was wished a Happy New Year and birthday wishes went to those who had birthdays in January. Business was fairly brief but a series of upcoming events were read out and members were encouraged to sign up for them. A basket display of flowers was given to Liz White in appreciation of all her hard work on the committee. She was standing down due to ill health. After tea our speaker was introduced. Peter
Thompson, a retired barrister. He gave a very humorous talk about the jury system, interspersed with funny anecdotes, how women were eventually allowed to sit on a jury and how the upper age had been extended over the years. You could now sit on a jury up to your 76th birthday. Visitors are always welcome. We meet on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at Fetcham Village Hall at 7.45pm. Details of all our outings/groups or programme details can be found on our website www.molevalleywi.btck.co.uk
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ASHTEAD W.I. FEBRUARY MEETING REPORT
There was a warm welcome for everyone on this cold evening, though with the sad news that one of our very long-term members, Betty Hudson, had recently died. Betty had been a very involved and enthusiastic member and will be much missed. Plans are in place for coming W.I. events and outings, along with news of proposed Walking Netball to take place with other local W.I.s This evening’s speaker was Jennifer Harkins from the Woodland Trust, on ‘Standing Up For Trees’, which it seems we really need to do! We learned that Native Woodlands have been on British Soil since the Ice Age, Ancient Woodlands are classed as undisturbed since 1600 and Naturalised Woodlands have been brought in by humans. We have lost so much wood over time, one example being
thousands of trees needed to build HMS Victory, and Britain is very much behind other countries of Europe in its woodland cover. The Woodland Trust was founded in 1972 and its aims are to Protect, Restore, Create, the latter being relevant to our local Langley Vale site and what is planned for it. Jennifer gave us a lot of information on this including a proposed orchard for local fruit trees. Volunteers are needed of course and many come from all over the country to help with planting. Our evening closed with info about our various sub-groups and monthly lunch, and our 4th March meeting will be at 7.30 in Ashtead Peace Memorial Hall, when we will hear from Michelle Ernoult ‘Around the Beehive and Candle Making’. More info can be found on: www.ashteadWI.co.uk
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FETCHAM VILLAGE W.I. JANUARY REPORT
The first meeting of 2020 was delayed by one week otherwise it would have taken place on new year’s day. There were several absentees indisposed and unwell so their newsletters were hand delivered to ensure continuity. Pat renewed memberships and distributed the yearly programmes, Sylvia read through the Resolutions, and votes were counted. Sheila concluded the angels story, and Heather promoted the January Pose panto, at the Old Barn Hall. Rosemary kindly introduced Susan last month and she has since joined, bringing her knowledge and enjoyment of W.I. from the Norfolk area. With Beetle Drive at the
ready we ended the first part of the evening, then followed a hectic three quarters of an hour. A prize was given to outright winner Janet; Betty taking a reward for least numbers but excellent effort. The remainder of the month includes W.I. marmalade making, and most importantly our January Christmas lunch on the 12th which will be created by Pat and Janice in the Rumble Room. We meet on the first Wednesday in the month (except August) at 7.30 pm. Fetcham Village Hall. Visitors are welcome. Further information from Maureen on 01372 842498. MAUREEN WEBB
Ashtead WIng meet on the second Monday of the month from 8pm to 10pm in Ashtead Baptist Church Hall.
At our next meeting on 9th March, hear about Spies in Surrey from a local historian.
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The 5 Natural Elements By Selina Botham Award winning local garden designer Selina Botham thinks about the 5 Natural elements water, earth, fire and wind and how they relate to gardens. This month taking a look at ‘earth’ and its importance in garden design. All gardeners will know that the earth (soil) you have has a huge impact on how your garden will look and how well plants grow. Soil is precious and fundamental for life. In the times when everyone had to grow their own food, I am sure it was more highly valued. As we become more eco aware and planet responsible I am sure we will start to treat it with more care. It is certainly something to check if you are buying a new build house. Soil is made up from weathered rock and mineral particles like clay, sand and silt and organic matter which is decomposing animal and plant matter, plus microorganisms. It’s a complicated ecosystem in its own right and soil takes years to form and develop. If you have good soil either in your own garden or at an allotment it will be because you or previous owners have tended and improved the soil over the years. This will reward you with plants which grow well and fruit and veg which taste amazing. Topsoil is the top layer and will be between 150-300 mm thick. This is the layer with the organic matter and all the organisms. Below that, the sub soil is inorganic and a lighter colour. The sub soil may be sandy and free draining or in the case of clay it is water retentive. Clay soil, if mistreated, can become compacted even from being walked on when wet. After a building project often large areas of a garden have been damaged by the works and need careful rectification as part of the
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Purse Theft NEIL CLARKE, 13362 CRIME REDUCTION ADVISOR EASTERN DIVISION
The theft of bags and purses and mobiles from unsuspecting people whilst shopping is an ongoing issue, which also affects residents of Mole Valley from time to time. The general presumption is that elderly ladies are the main targets for this type of crime. If this is your view you would be wrong everyone is a potential target. As a resident of Mole Valley myself, I regularly do my shopping in local stores and shops and, wearing my Crime Reduction Advisor’s hat, have researched the risks that I have seen on a fairly regular basis. The following are just some of my observations, built up over the past month when I have been out shopping with my wife and seen for myself how easy it is for the would-be thief to get some easy pickings. A gentleman walking down the aisle in a supermarket with his wallet protruding from the back pocket of his trousers is an “easy picking” - even for a bad thief. Even better for a thief, if the gentleman also keeps his mobile in a back pocket!! Two mums engrossed in conversation, their babies playing happily. Both of the mums I saw had their bags perched on top of their trolleys - open and with purses on full view. Yet another easy target. If they must leave their bags in the shopping trolley, I just wish that they were zipped up or closed properly - perhaps with the chain from the trolley wrapped around the strap several times as this would make is very difficult to steal without being noticed. Then I see an elderly lady struggling to reach a box of washing powder on the top shelf, but can’t see her bag. Where is it? I offer my help and get the washing powder down for her from the shelf. I then see that
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she has her bag over her shoulder and close to her body with the clasp facing inwards. This is great to see as it would prove much too difficult for a thief to bother trying to steal, particularly when there are easier targets around. This got me imagining a scenario that could have occurred. One of the mums with her baby goes through the checkout with her shopping and finds that her bag has been stolen. Her purse was in the bag so she has no means to pay. She then goes to the car park to find that her car has been stolen, because the keys were in her bag. She’s carrying her baby, because the baby’s pushchair was in the car. She can’t call her friend to pick her up, because her mobile phone was in her bag and so was her address book. When she finally gets home, she can’t get in. Yes, you guessed it - her door keys were in her bag. I know that seems a bit extreme but it could be a possible outcome if a bag is stolen. Add to this the inconvenience of stopping bank cards, contacting insurance companies and changing door locks and you can then see the importance of looking after your personal belongings when out and about. I hope that this gives some of you food for thought? Email: Neil.Clarke@surrey.pnn.police.uk Telephone: 01483 630809 Call 101 for all non-emergency policing matters. Call 999 if you have a genuine emergency requiring the attendance of the police (e.g. a crime is in progress or someone is in immediate danger). Call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 if you have info about crime and don’t want to leave your name.
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The only thing that you absolutely have to know, is the location of the library. - Albert Einstein Are you aware we have a Digital Buddy every Thursday 2-4pm? A digital buddy is able to help with computer queries, using a library PC, your own laptop or tablet. If you would like any computer related help, then please book a slot at the desk or ring 0300 200 1001 and 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 30 minutes. Places are limited so please arrive early.
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