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2020 - well that has a nice ring to it! I wonder what this year has in store for us all … We kick off this issue with a lovely feature from Horsley & Bookham Riding for the Disabled; one of their volunteer’s is celebrating 40 years with the organisation. What an amazing commitment. My own brother used to go riding with this group, I wonder if Anne assisted him! It is our pleasure to include an update from SPACE this month; great to hear that they have been chosen to benefit from the next round of the Co-Op Local Community Fund! See how you can help with this scheme! Michelle enjoyed a visit to Hylands Garage recently when they officially opened their new Spar Shop, Subway outlet and Amazon Lockers too! Quite a happening place to visit! For all you creative people, don’t miss ‘Crafting Live’ at Sandown this month. It sounds amazing and there is a special Buy 1 Get 1 Free on tickets if you quote the code on the advert. See page 55 for the low down. In November, local environmental group, Transition Bookham launched a project to work towards a plastic free community accreditation for Bookham. Find out more on page 20 and do get in touch with them if you’d like to be involved. Wishing you a great start to this New Year! Best Regards,
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their helpers, and gradually builds up their confidence. Riding also helps improve their balance and their coordination and helps them to exercise parts of their body other activities do not.
What would be the impact if RDA wasn't available to the riders in your group? A source of exercise would be taken from them and the fact that they are able to enjoy doing something that their more able friends do not.
What have been the highlights for you with regard to your time with the RDA? To see a child who for a while was very frightened about getting on a pony gradually getting the confidence to mount and enjoy the ride, and then being able to go home or back to school and tell someone about their adventure. The various Christmas rides and end of term competitions are always very enjoyable occasions.
What do you feel are the biggest benefits to the children and young people in your group with regard to riding? It gets them out of the classroom and helps them to learn a completely new skill and also teaches them to be considerate to the ponies and form a relationship with
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the project. You can find out more about the initiative at www.sas.org.uk/ plastic-free-communities/. If you’re interested in getting involved, either as an individual, a local business owner, or a representative of a local organisation, please get in touch with Transition Bookham via the project email address pfcbookham@gmail.com. We’ll be setting up a dedicated project website but in the meantime see the Plastic Free Bookham page on www. transitionbookham.org.uk for progress updates. Transition Bookham is a group of local people that aims to raise awareness of environmental issues and make the village a more sustainable place to live. The group is part of the Transition Network, a worldwide movement promoting the development of sustainable communities. There’s no membership as such and no joining fee. Find out more on our website; you can keep up to date with our activities by following us on Facebook (TransitionBookham) or Twitter (@ttbookham). Our next open meeting is at the St Nicolas Pastoral Centre on Wednesday 19th February at 7:30pm and will be a talk on Forest Gardening. Free entry, all welcome.
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Christopher Griffiths ON MENTAL HEALTH
When I was twenty, I had a funny turn. An episode, really. I was at university, where I should have been experiencing the time of my life. But I wasn’t. I was dead inside. And whilst my peers enjoyed their new found freedom, I felt trapped, in a prison of my own construction - too much drink, not enough sleep, highly unbalanced diet, unrequited affection. A-ha! I was young, deeply in love, but it wasn’t reciprocated. And so, one late autumnal evening, I had a moment. Rotor blades! That’s what I heard, the wind from their rapid circulation whipping up my teenage angst and spinning it round until in desperate giddiness I fell to the ground. I was outside. I stumbled back to my accommodation. And then I lay in bed, where I felt my mind being stretched like a rubber band, pulled back, expanded, creating a void which in the future simply had to be filled. My course was English Literature. For that I read more than I ever had done before. But it wasn’t enough. I tore through prescribed texts. Further. Faster. Scanned. Imbibed, finally after graduation regurgitated in novels of my own composition. Stage plays. Poetry. The canvas of my mind so porous I decided one day I would
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compose verse epic. Started, enjoyed, endured. Then I had another turn. My wife and I were pregnant. Our baby to arrive early, and in consequent danger to his health. So that I, in hospital chapel, overcome by stress I mightn’t manage, heard before I saw…the rotors, again whipping leaves to clog the blades of my consciousness. I struggle to explain. I was forty. Twenty years. Two decades between the same experience. Two decades in which I’d trodden wilderness. Diagnosed with bipolar disorder, now at a stroke nullified by its own eventuality. For my wife gave birth to our son. Three months early but he, miraculously, flourishing through tremendous care and compassion, from nurses, doctors, consultants, not to mention fellow parents with whom we journeyed. And now, now I owned fresh perspective. Enough to say, I have learnt that the pain of today is often tomorrow’s balm. What we suffer now, its reason may one day be our very explication. I confuse myself. Writing helps. Composition sometimes clears my conception. Until I hear those rotor blades! www.williamottowaysutopia.com
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Goodbye Windows 7 Without meaning to sound like a scratched record… On January 14th 2020 Microsoft will officially end extended support of Windows 7. Yes! Very soon now Windows 7 will not receive any software support or updates. But what does this actually mean for you? In very simple terms, it means that your Windows 7 device will become less and less useful if you use the device for any internet connected activity. For example, if you use the machine for online banking, your bank will stop you gaining access to your online accounts, as they view your computer as being a security risk to their systems. Bit by bit this will become widespread and most online shopping systems will block your ability to carry out transactions with them for the same reason. We are not saying your machine will suddenly stop working on the 14 January. Your files and photos will still be accessible, the machine will power on as before, but you will be at greater risk to security breaches, and your ability to communicate and collaborate with others will be much reduced.
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1: Upgrade the software on your machine to Windows 10 (the worlds most used operating system). This does carry a cost of £130 for the software alone, and your machine may not be designed to work efficiently with Windows 10. Typically we find machines older than 5 years of age are best replaced, rather than being upgraded Or 2: Replace your computer with a new Windows 10 machine. With costs as low as £250 for new machines this is probably the most economical route and you get a brand new, up to date machine, with a full warranty. We can transfer all your data from the old to the new machine and ensure the new machine is ready for the years ahead, with minimal disruption for you. Beat the rush - act now
TecRes New online store We have been busy at work linking our new online store to reflect exactly what we hold in store, with full product images and loads of useful information for you to peruse. The website can be accessed via our usual website www.tecres.co.uk or directly via our sister website www. shop-it.co.uk. All stock quantities reflect exactly what we have in store for collection or shipment. This guide was written by Les Beer, from Tecres in Leatherhead, who have been providing computer solutions since 1989.
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A NEW VIEW: Contemporary Art Exhibition 10 – 16 February 2020 Denbies Wine Estate, Dorking
From Steer's Field - Imogen Hartridge
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Summer Sunrise - Marie Davey Photography
Westie - Jane Davies
Following an incredibly successful first show last year, six local artists are returning to Denbies wine estate for their second exhibition entitled ‘A New View’. The exhibition brings together the artists’ unique view of the landscape around them, showcasing each of their distinctive styles across different media, but with the common theme of a love for nature.
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WINTER VISITORS Winter is an easy time to attract wildlife into your garden. With harsher weather in the countryside a plethora of winter visitors will flock to your garden – should you provide them with a reason to do so. Water is key, if you keep your bird bath fresh and free from ice incoming birds will recognise your garden as a good winter home. Food is also vital and not just from feeders. Small birds like robins need protein from worms and other insects. Leaving a covering of leaves on your borders is a good way of providing homes for insects and food for birds. Birds also rely heavily on berries. Exciting winter visitors like fieldfares, redwings and waxwings are drawn to plants laden with food. Mountain ash, pyracantha, crab apple and hawthorn are just a few of the best winter feeders for winged visitors. Containing species such as hawthorn, blackthorn and dog rose, mixed native hedges provide food as well as shelter all year round and will attract wildlife for you to enjoy. Hedging as well as trees are best planted in winter when they are dormant, giving them the best start for next spring. For more tips and tricks please visit
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THE HISTORY With money subscribed by local people, The Bookhams, Fetcham and Effingham Nursing Association for many years provided District Nurses in Great and Little Bookham, Fetcham and Effingham. This responsibility was taken over by the National Health Service in 1948, but the Nursing Association continued to own the house occupied by the District Nurse. In 1974 the Association was converted into a Trust, the purpose of which is to use its funds to help residents in this area who are sick or disabled (physically or mentally) and for whom help is not available from other sources. In 1984 the house was no longer required by the Health
Authority, and was sold and the proceeds invested. THE PRESENT The Trust has funds and may, at its discretion, make a grant towards the cost of providing help to children and adults, who require items or services such as nursing, medical or therapeutic aids, transport, and necessary holidays. Referral is usually made through Social, Educational or Medical Services to the Secretary and all cases are considered in strict confidence. If you know of anybody who might benefit from this financial assistance, please contact the Secretary to request an application form.
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Hylands Garage RELAUNCH
At the end of November we were delighted to be invited to the relaunch of Hylands Garage. Their new Spar store, Subway outlet, Amazon lockers are just a few of the exciting things to find here. After months of hard work the day finally arrived. In line with their community spirit a cheque for ÂŁ600 was handed to The Grange Centre, free coffee was on tap for visitors, a face painter was on hand for anyone who wanted to enter into the spirit of the day and perhaps the highlight for many local residents was a fantastic offer of fuel at the very special price of 99p for part of the day. Drivers were literally queuing down the road to take advantage of the offer, but typically of our lovely village, everyone waiting was in good spirits. Hylands Garage new services will offer convenient services to our community that I am sure we will all be delighted to be able to use. Do pop in and have a look for yourself.
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Bookham Wine Club ‘Where in the World’
The Club’s first meeting of the New Year sees the welcome return of Deborah Zbinden; when on Monday, January 13 she presents ‘Where in the World’ …. a ‘fun,’ light-hearted evening when members will be invited to ‘blind’ taste six wines (wrapped up so you won’t know what they are). But here’s the catch….the wines will all be from the same country, but which one? Perhaps white wines from one country, reds from another. The evening won’t be about guessing the price, or the grape variety either - it will be about using your ‘sleuthing’ skills to determine which country is capable
of producing the wines you taste. And Deborah will help with plenty of clues, tips and hints! An enjoyable way to hone your tasting skills and understand how the geography of specific countries can influence the wines produced. This will be the first of the New Year’s series of wine tastings which are held on the second Monday of each month in the Harrison Room at The Old Barn Hall … for details of the Club’s complete programme visit: www.bookhamwineclub.org.uk. If you would like to attend one of our monthly tastings, or would like further info, please contact: membership@bookhamwineclub.org.uk.
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REGULAR events Thursday 2nd
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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New ‘Cuppa and Cake’ Mornings every Friday at the Grange, KT23 4DZ, from 10am 11.30am. Book your places: 01372 452 608. www.grangecentre.org.uk
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Civil Service Retirement Fellowship Leatherhead Group, Fetcham Village Hall, No meeting in January 10am - 12noon. Members pay an annual subscription of £5, & £2 per meeting. Open to anyone. Anne Thomson on 01372 373258
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Silver Strollers at Polesden Lacey, RH5 6BB. 10.00am - 11am. This is our social walking group for active older walkers covering the stunning and occasionally hilly terrain of the Surrey Hills. 01372 452048 or www.nationaltrust.org.uk/polesden-lacey
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Bookham Country Market - open Friday mornings in the Old Barn Hall. Come along you’ll receive a warm welcome. bookhamcountrymarket@gmail.com or 01372 452634 Join the Bookhams Residents’ Association for our regular monthly litter pick. Meet at 11am at the Lower Shott car park. Gloves, grabs, and high vis tops will be provided. www.bookhamresidents.org.uk / 0300 030 9890 Jazz on Sunday Lunchtimes at The Old Barn Hall, Bookham KT23 3PQ. 1pm - 4pm. No Jazz in January... Back 2nd February. For more information contact Mick Welstead: 01444 243 745 or email: mickywelstead@gmail.com Fetcham Ladies Singers are preparing to perform a variety of choral works and 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 evenings during term time at 7.45pm. Your first two evenings are FOC. Enquiries to Sandra Brown on 01372 276736. Pebble rhymetime & storytime at Bookham Library, KT23 4DQ from 11-11.30am. Join us for some rhymes & music with Pebble the penguin. Due to limited space, each session is run on a ‘first come first served’ basis. For more info: 0300 200 1001 Bookham & District U3A 2.30pm at the Old Barn Hall, Bookham, KT23 3PQ.Gill Caldwell, “The Grange”. For any further info, please contact Pam Hyde 01372 454734 or membership@bookhamu3a.org.uk.
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Bookham Bees WI, Harrison Room, Old Barn Hall, Bookham, 7.30 for 7.45pm For more information please email: bookhambees@outlook.com
Wednesday 8th
The Downsmen Male Barbershop Chorus, meets every Weds (except August), 7.30pm at the Methodist Church, Church Road, KT22 8AY. For singing in close harmony there’s nothing like it! Contact: Gary Score on 01372 275177. New singers welcome.
Wednesday 8th
Mid Surrey Community Fridges will be bringing their mobile van to Bookham Coop/ Baptist Church car park on Weds 12 -12.45pm. The Community Fridge redistributes good but surplus food for free to local people regardless of circumstances - it is all about reducing food waste. There will be a variety of things available, depending on what has been donated. All are welcome to see what’s available each time - just bring a bag.
(weekly)
(weekly)
Wednesday 8th (2nd Weds monthly)
Thursday 9th
(1st Thurs monthly)
Thursday 9th (weekly)
Saturday 11th (monthly)
Sunday 12th
(2nd Sun monthly)
Monday 13th
(2nd Mon monthly)
Mole Valley WI (Fetcham), Fetcham Village Hall, KT22 9QS. Speaker Lorraine Spindler ‘Leatherhead Local History Museum’, 7.45pm. Meriel on merielsexton@hotmail.com Mole Valley Quilters, 7.15pm, The Harrison Room, Old Barn Hall, KT23 3PQ. Show & Tell - pinning of Quilts; suggestions for future meetings. Everyone welcome. Sandy Clark on 01372 579321 / pumphousecottage@gmail.com. www.molevalleyquilters.org.uk Rotary Club of Bookham & Horsley, at Thatchers Hotel Guildford Road, East Horsley, KT24 6TB, 7.30pm -10pm. 01483 280500 or www.rotary-ribi.org/clubs/homepage Hardy Plant Society - Southern Counties Group talk at Bookham’s Old Barn Hall, KT23 3PQ (10:00 for 10:45 am) on ‘Adapting perennial plants and gardens for the 21st century’ by Andrew Humphris. £4. Sale of plants, garden sundries & books. More details on www. hps-southerncounties.co.uk/ or contact us at info.hps.scg@gmail.com. Quaker Meeting. Evening meeting is held from 6.30 - 7.30 at Park House, Randall’s Road, KT22 0AH. All are welcome to join us in exploring a different approach to spiritual worship focusing on silence & stillness. Catherine Carr 01483 283693 or catherinemcarr15@gmail.com Bookham Wine Club, Harrison Room, Old Barn Hall, Bookham, 7.30pm for 8pm. ‘Where in the World?’ with Deborah Zbinden. For more information: membership@ bookhamwineclub.org.uk or visit our website: www.bookhamwineclub.org.uk
Monday 13th
Topic of Cancer is a support group for those with a cancer diagnosis and/or their supporters, The Old Barn Hall, Church Rd, Bookham KT 23 3PQ at 7.30pm. topicofcancer.org.uk/
Tuesday 14th
Dog Walking Club at Polesden Lacey, RH5 6BB. 9.30am - 10.30. Join us on a walk of the estate with your canine friends. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/polesden-lacey
Wednesday 15th
Eastwick WI. St Mary’s Annexe, KT22 9AZ 7.30pm. It’s your duty to be beautiful”. Talk by Anna Astin. £4.50, 2pm. Mary Morris 01372 289822 / eastwickwi.org.uk
(2nd Mon monthly) (2nd Tues monthly) (3rd Weds monthly)
Wednesday 22nd Walk around the grounds of Polesden Lacey on the 4th Weds of the month from 9.30am (4th weds monthly)
11am. Led by two volunteers. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/polesden-lacey/whats-on
Tuesday 28th
The Arts Society Bookham, at the Old Barn Hall, Church Rd, doors open at 6.45pm for light refreshments prior to the lecture at 7.30pm. Raphel - a master in the making. Sian Walters traces the development of his early works and influences to the masterpieces created in Rome. www.theartsocietybookham.org.uk
Wednesday 29th
Curzon Country Cinema at The Old Barn Hall, KT23 3PQ. “Downton Abbey-The movie”(pg) 2pm, 4.50pm, 7.20pm. Booking is recommended. 01737 216 183
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7th - 31st JANUARY
Into the Woods: Big adventures for your little ones! at Painshill Park, Portsmouth Rd, KT11 1JE from 10.00am - 11.30am. Our weekly parent & child Forest School sessions are the perfect way to get out & introduce your child to the great outdoors. £15 per session or £75 per block booking of 6. 01932 868113 or visit: www.painshill.co.uk
9th - 11th JANUARY
Cobham Players presents Alice in Wonderland at Cobham Village Hall, Lushington Dr, Cobham KT11 2LU from 7.30pm & 2.30pm Saturday Matinee. All your favourite Wonderland characters are here in our January 2020 pantomime! For more information or to book tickets visit www.cobhamplayers.org.uk
Friday 10th JANUARY
Winter Walk & Talk - A familiar favourite at RHS Wisley, Surrey GU23 6QB from 1pm to 3pm. Not everything in the garden is sleeping in winter. Join RHS Garden Wisley’s enthusiastic Curatorial Team on a walk & talk around the garden. For more info or to book www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/wisley/whats-on
Weds 22nd JANUARY
The Rotary Club of Leatherhead’s Burns Night Supper at Effingham Golf Club, KT24 5PZ from 7pm. £35 pp for traditional 3-course supper (including haggis, neeps and tatties & a ‘wee dram’!) Dress: Formal Scottish / Black Tie / Lounge Suits. Further info & tickets: Simon Edmands on 07753 821964 or leatherheadrotary@gmail.com
Sunday 26th JANUARY
‘Animal Magic’ at the Epsom Playhouse, 42 Ashley Ave, KT18 5AL at 3.30pm. This lovely children’s concert of classical music & the famous story Peter & The Wolf, narrated by West End star David Leonard. This family event also includes musical Lions, Bees, Hippos, Swans, Cuckoos Elephants & Wild Bears in an exciting & fun Carnival of Animals. For more info or tickets contact (01372) 742555 / 742227.
SAVE THE DATE in February Monday 10th FEBRUARY
Wildlife Aid Foundation Presentation at 7.30pm at Oddfellows Lounge, 270 High St, RH4 1QT from 7.30pm. Wildlife Aid Foundation are dedicated to the rescue, care & rehabilitation of sick, injured or orphaned wildlife. £3 non-members, members - free. Booking required, please contact mid-surrey@oddfellows.co.uk or 01306 877 792
15th -23rd FEBRUARY
February Half Term fun at Bocketts Farm, Young Street, Leatherhead KT22 9BS. Over 70 newborn lambs due, Meet the Shepherd, Fun and games with the Giggle Company, Craft corner, Heated indoor play and acres of outdoor fun! For more information visit: https://www.bockettsfarm.co.uk/explore/special-events
If there’s an event in February that you’d like mentioned, please contact Ros (details on p.3) before Wednesday 8th January. All entries appear on a first come, first served basis. Details of the above event are correct at time of print.
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Volkswagen UP CAR REVIEW BY TED MACAULEY
As urban living closes in and its restrictions on movement tighten up, the urgent need for ease of movement is more intense and frustrating than ever. And that calls for a rescue, a competent means to master the growing restrictions that are making our day-to-day lives such a hardship. The answer, I promise, comes in the petite shape and practicality of a city car that can satisfy all the needs and defy the demands and pressures of our crowdedout conditions. And it is a case of Up and at ‘Em. Volkswagen’s painstakingly developed city car, as worthy a transport benefit as you can get, cheap and cheerful. Namely the Up.... It is to my mind the finest all-rounder and value-formoney motor you could enjoy in the well-populated city car class, a fine tribute to the superb German company’s efforts to give us ease of travel where it is most needed. The irritating nose-to-tail crawls in endless jams are eased by the Up’s simplicity of a drive with its light steering and dead easy straightforward controls. It is such a comfy and cosy and versatile carrier of the tallest of leggy drivers any journey, around town or on a longer motorway trek, can be no bother. The cabin itself is airy and generously proportioned
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offering an atmosphere in which you may relax whatever the snail pace surroundings. It is so cleverly and thoughtfully designed the back-seat passengers,too, may sit back and take in the views without feeling cramped. It is kind to the purse and wallet,too.Running costs are attractively modest...with fuel thirst running at around 60 mpg. The car was facelifted from 2016 with new colours on the outside and with its innards offering even more technical advances and functional infotainment. Top of the list of improvements comes in the form of a brand new turbo petrol engine which boosts it pep and leaves rivals like the Skoda Citigo and Seat in its wake. It offers a temptingly tasty choice of four petrol options... either a 60bhp or 75bhp non turbo power unit or a 90bhp or 1115bhp turbo version. Which ever one appeals they share the same buzzing and throaty response to the demands of your right foot. Overall this small and affordable little beauty, a real all-rounder that defies any attacks on its prospects, is Up,Up and Away among the vast array of city car challengers. And just the job for a first time owner hunting down a bargain. Specficiation: Price range £9,825 - £25,640. My choice: 1.0T 115 BHP GTI three door costing £14,315. Mpg 58.9. Speed - 0-62 in 8.8 secs.
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ALL THOSE HEALTHY ADVERTS
Do you, like me, think it must be our age That makes us groan as turning page after page We find magazines full of “kindly” advice As how we can “improve” our way of life! I think I’m really not alone In being fed up and having a moan About all the ads I read and see Aimed at the person I thought was me! It’s good to be interested in fashion and health, But not to the exclusion of everything else. With flowing hair and parted lips, These willowy women keep handing out tips On what to eat? On what to wear? Change the make-up? Change the hair? Why not follow this fitness regime? And don’t forget the vitamin cream! You are what you eat and your clothes define The image you present, in person, – or on line But losing sight of your original self Could cause stress and be bad for your health. TV and articles state all you need to know About your body, from head to toe, But how do you check on this and that, As to what is false and what is fact? And when you find a true picture, as that’s what you’re after, Along comes a survey - and changes the data!! Glance in the mirror, pause and reflect, Has all the effort had the desired effect?? If not, one piece of advice may hold the key, “Why not go for a walk?” – and do it for free!
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Hardy Plant Society - Southern Counties Group We hold talks once a month at Bookham’s Old Barn Hall on Saturday mornings from October ‘til April (excluding December) and welcome new members of all ages and gardening experience, from beginners to experts. Our particular interest is hardy herbaceous perennials, though our talks cover many aspects of plants and gardens. In the summer months we have a programme of garden visits. You can find out more about us on our website at www.hps-southerncounties.co.uk Do come as a visitor (£4) to one of our talks and get to know us. We serve free tea and coffee and there is a sale of plants, garden sundries and books. Saturday 11th January (10am for 10.45)
‘Adapting perennial planting & gardens for the 21stcentury’ by Andrew Humphris
Saturday 15th February (10am for 10.45)
‘What to do with this Space?’ by Darren Lerigo
Saturday 14th Mar (10am for 10.30)
AGM followed by ‘A tapestry of foliage’ by Geoff Hodge
Saturday 18th Apr (10am for 10.45)
‘From Cinderella to Princess - Three Gardens makeover on Spaces, Plant Combinations & Surprises’ by Laura de Beden
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MATERIALS RECOVERY FACILITY What happens to your green recycling bin contents - Bookham’s litter pickers visited the Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) at Leatherhead to find out. In late November, eight members of Bookham’s litter picking team visited Leatherhead’s MRF site, which is where the contents are taken for processing. This is next door to the separately run Community Recycling Centre (CRC) - the ‘dump’ - where you can take your bulk waste and also recycle certain items that can’t go in your green bin. Mole Valley will take the following in our green bins - please do not put in small electricals and textiles even if you miss the collections for those. All other waste should be disposed of in accordance with the MVDC website page - ‘Bins -What goes in them?’. At the MRF the mixed recycling from the green bins is loaded onto a conveyor belt. Firstly, the glass is removed by hand, together with any unwanted materials. A combination of sensors and magnets will then sort steel from aluminium tins/cans and separate PET and HDPE plastic bottles from other plastics. More people then sort out card from the paper and remove any items that have slipped through earlier processing. At the end the following materials are currently baled and sold on for further processing, but they constantly watch the market and will sell on other plastics if they can. The price they get for the materials is dependent on high quality and lack of contamination by anything else. • Paper (including newspapers, magazines, catalogues and envelopes) • Cardboard • Steel and aluminium drinks cans • PET plastic bottles - “code” 1 • HDPE plastic bottles - “code” 2 • Glass (all colours accepted) Leftover materials which can’t currently be sold on are sent to an Energy from Waste plant. We were reassured that the mountains of mixed waste in China etc that you’ve seen on TV are not coming from Leatherhead! Here’s some general advice on what you put in the green bin • Rinse out or wash containers where possible (an exception is bleach bottles) • Paper and card should be dry and not contaminated by food waste or grease • Tops and lids of all types may be left on bottles and other containers • No need to remove labels from bottles, jars, tins unless they come off easily • No need to remove every last bit of sticky tape or labels or staples from paper or card Diane Poole - www.bookhamresidents.org.uk
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THE LEATHERHEAD & DISTRICT LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY
FASHION & FOLLY - THE DANGERS OF KEEPING UP APPEARANCES People have always gone to bizarre lengths in order to stay in fashion, Jane Lewis of the Surrey History Centre told the Local History Society’s November meeting. Showing that suffering has always resulted from slavishly following fashion, she began with the late 1940s and 50s when starched petticoats for dancing caused itchiness, rashes and ruined nylon stockings. Women also wore over-tight corselettes which exaggerated curvy figures at the expense of comfort and brought long-term physical harm. This was nothing compared with earlier times. In Edwardian days the S-bend corset was laced so tightly around waists it caused internal injuries. Starched high collars upset the skin while bone and steel dug into people’s necks. In the 19th century things were worse. Absurdly heavy crinolines were worn with a bustle or bamboo cage underneath the dress as an alternative to multiple petticoats. Women had difficulty with access to toilets, often causing infections, and the crinolines themselves were a serious fire risk. When the century began corsets were worn so tightly that women could barely move, while a fashion for revealing figures through dampened clothing resulted in chills and deaths.
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18th century panniers expanded dresses up to four feet in any direction while gigantic hoop petticoats added maybe 60 pounds in weight to clothing. Arsenic and other toxic chemicals were used on skin to “improve” its natural condition but poisoned wearers. 17th century fashion followers whitened their faces with lead paint to demonstrate social status. Bella Donna was applied to brighten - and eventually blind - eyes, sulphate of mercury to enhance eyelashes, and dots and patches of mouse-skin to cover smallpox scars. 18th century hairstyles kept piled up hair in place with lard and powder, creating pastry on women’s heads and attracting lice. In the 1780s grey hair was fashionable, sometimes “enhanced” with additional locks from flea-ridden dogs. People bought teeth extracted from corpses to fill their own gaps. So what changes? Is it absolutely necessary to have shoes that cannot be walked in, permed eyelashes or extended fingernails? The folly continues. For more information on the Leatherhead & District Local History Society go to www.leatherheadhistory.org or visit the Leatherhead Museum in Church Street when it reopens this spring.
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They may not all be paved with gold, but see if you can score a gold star in our city quiz.
QUESTIONS: 1. Which city’s streets did Ralph McTell sing about? 2. Which city did Tony Bennett leave his heart in? 3. New York City is in the state of New York. Who snag about New York, New York? 4. Who sang about China Grove? 5. George Ezra had success with a song about which Hungarian city? 6. Where was the little mouse with clogs on, according to Ronnie Hilton? 7. Which, now ruined city, did David Gray sing about? 8. Who was Going Down to Liverpool? 9. Which city (capital of the Roman Empire) was sung about by Al Stewart? 10. Which city did Monserrat Caballe and Freddie Mercury sing about? Take it Easy with David Smith on Surrey Hills Community Radio every Wednesday 5pm - 7pm. PUZZLE SOLUTIONS PAGE 53
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HOME WANTED! Cassie and Monkey
Our beautiful Cassie (left) came into care with her three tiny kittens, who were born on 30 July. She was too young to have had them but she was and is a most fantastic mum. However now the time has come for Cassie and one of her kittens Monkey (above) to move on and find their forever home. They need a family with some experience and with no children under 10 years old. They would also love a safe garden and need to be the only pets. If you feel you can give Cassie and Monkey their well deserved forever home please call 0345 260 1387 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)
Burglary when on Holiday NEIL CLARKE, 13362 CRIME REDUCTION ADVISOR EASTERN DIVISION
We have received a few reports recently of homes being targeted by burglars whilst the owners are away on holiday. Whilst any burglary is likely to cause considerable distress to victims, it can have the additional impact of ruining a well-earned break and having to come back to deal with the fallout of having been targeted by thieves. There are some things (over and above the obvious of making sure that all doors and windows are locked and secured) that can reduce the risk of this type of burglary. The following are some ideas to consider:• Don’t announce that you are going to be away on any form of social media. Although it’s nice to share with friends what you’re doing, it also advertises that your home is going to be empty! • Cancel any regular newspaper deliveries or (if you have an external mailbox) ask a neighbour to take in your post, so that the risk of giving the impression that no one is at home is reduced. • Make use of timer switches to bring on lights in your home in a staggered pattern, mirroring as closely as possible your normal movements throughout your home. One timer is not really enough to give an impression of occupancy. Ideally, I would suggest three timers - two downstairs and at least one upstairs. • Don’t leave any “climbing aids” at the front of your
home, such as wheelie bins, which could be used to climb over a side gate. Also, make sure that side gates are securely bolted and, ideally, the bolt should be at waist height and not at the top where someone could reach over and open it! • If you normally park a car on your driveway and there is not going to be any vehicles there whilst you are away, consider asking a neighbour to park their vehicle on your drive, to increase the impression that the house is occupied. • If you have an alarm system, please set it. A visible intruder alarm is one of the most effective deterrents against opportunistic thieves. Burglars do not want to be seen or heard and a visible alarm system tends to make them think twice! • If you are considering having an alarm system installed, I would suggest that you check out the National Security Inspectorate’s website – www.nsi. org.uk. You can enter your postcode and find details of local security companies who are accredited to the highest national standards. I would always suggest that you obtain two quotations before making any decision. If you are concerned about your home and property security, you can always request a free home security survey. This is available to any residents or businesses in Mole Valley. Contact 101 and ask to speak with me.
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ALL SAINTS CHURCH MANOR HOUSE LANE, LITTLE BOOKHAM
SUNDAY SERVICES - JANUARY 2020 5th January 10.00am
Epiphany Informal Family Worship
12th January 8.00am
1st Sunday of Epiphany Holy Communion
19th January 10.00am 4.00pm
2nd Sunday of Epiphany Sunday Worhship & Communion Scones of Praise
26th January 8.00am
3rd Sunday of Epiphany Holy Communion
2nd & 4th Tuesdays 10.30am - 12.00pm Chatterbox - a group for pre-school children and their carers. Further details from website:
www.effinghamwithlittlebookhamparish.org.uk
SUNDAY SERVICES
Y 2020 JANUAR
REGULAR SERVICE TIMES
8.00am Holy Communion 10.00am Family Communion Service – with children’s provision The First Sunday at 10am is a Morning Prayer service 6.30pm Evensong (third Sunday Only)
WEDNESDAYS IN TERM TIME
Welcomes all under 5s with a parent, grandparent, carer or childminder.1:30-3:30pm in the Church Room & 2-2.20pm toddler-friendly time in church. With toys, a baby area, playdoh and craft, tea & time to chat to the TotsAlive! team. .
Further details available from St Nicolas Parish Office:
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Our Sunday Congregations
A warm-hearted congregation that enjoys variety in its worship
A gathering of all ages, vibrant and contemporary in its worship
A time and space to connect with God and with each other
Details about all that the church is doing can be found at: www.bookhambaptistchurch.org.uk or by contacting the Church office: 01372 811313
EASTWICK ROAD CHURCH
EASTWICK RD, GREAT BOOKHAM, KT23 4BE
SUNDAY SERVICES - JANUARY 2020 Regular Sunday Service Times 10.30am - Family Service MEETING POINT Wednesday 8th January 2.00pm - 4.00pm - Social afternoon Wednesday 22nd January 2.00pm - 4.00pm - Looking at local photos. For details of these services or further info please visit
www.bookhamurc.org.uk Minister: 07889 878471 secretary@bookhamurc.org.uk
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Eastwick Med’, Eastwick Pk Ave.........01372 452081 Bookham Scouting Centre.....................01372 454383 Fairfield Medical Centre, Lower Rd..... 01372 455 450 EastwickRoadChurch(URC)....01372453473/453704 King George V Hall, Browns Lane ... 01372 451925 CHEMISTS Little Bookham Village Hall...................01372 453802 Boots the Chemist, 5 High Street..........01372 452067 Old Barn Hall, Church Road.................01372 456307 Grove Pharmacy, Lower Shott................01372 453293 SPACE,DorkingRoad...info@southbookhamspace.org.uk St. Lawrence Church Hall......................07758 223879 CHURCHES ................................ stlchurchhallbookings@gmail.com All Saints’ C of E Church.........................01372 458314 The Bowlder Room, Manor House .... 01372 456752 Bookham Baptist Church...................01372 811313 Youth Centre (opp Anchor) Lower Rd ... 01372 453803 Eastwick Road Church (URC) ........01372 453704 Effingham Methodist Church...............01372 457987 HOSPITALS Our Lady Of Sorrows Catholic Church ...01372 458263 Ashtead Hospital....................................01372 221647 Quaker Meeting......................................01372 454363 Epsom Hospital A & E..........................01372 735735 Roman Catholic Church of the Holy Spirit ... 01372 458263 Leatherhead Hospital.............................0208 296 2000 St Nicolas’ Church...................................01372 450709 Non-emergency NHS Help.....................................111 St Helier & Queen Mary’s Hospital......0208 296 2000
COUNCILS & SERVICE
Bookham Baptist Children’s Centre ....01372 811313 Bookham Library................................. 0300 200 1001 Bookham Residents’ Association .......... 0300 030 9890 Citizens’ Advice Bureau...................0844 4 11 1444 Help your Neighbour Scheme...............07986 177234 Leatherhead Leisure Centre....................01372 377674 Mole Valley District Council..................01306 885001 Police (non-urgent matters)......................................101 Surrey County Council..........................08456 009009
HALL DENTISTS AJ Hedger, 26 Church Road...................01372 457959 Astek Dental Care, 19 Cannon Grove ..... 01372 377678 Cobham Dental......................................01932 866966 England House Dental, 30 High St .......01372 459393 Gt B’hm Dental Prac, 1 The Garstons .....01372 454355 Orchard Dental, 135 Cobham Rd,.......01372 363670
SCHOOLS Dawnay School.......................................01372 456774 Eastwick County Infants School............01372 453672 Eastwick Junior School...........................01372 453277 Glenesk School.......................................01483 282329 Howard of Effingham School................01372 453694 Manor House School.............................01372 457077 Polesden Lacey Infants School................01372 456533 St Lawrence’s Primary School.................01372 452870 St Teresa’s Junior......................................01372 453456 St Teresa’s Senior.....................................01372 452037
VETERINARY SURGEONS Brelades...................................................01372 452531 Pet Doctors, Fetcham.............................01372 379636
TRAVEL Train information..................................0845 748 4950
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advertisers’ index Able Roofing.............................................................33
Julie Watts Family Law..............................................19
Alan Greenwood & Sons Funeral Directors..............31
L. Hawkins Funeral Directors...................................47
Astek Dental...............................................................4
Lawn Master.............................................................23
Beckley’s Automotive.................................................22
MD Edwards & Son.................................................10
Boardman Gelly & Co..............................................11
Michael Reeve Landscaping.......................................25
Bonnie Dogs.............................................................22
MPS Garden & Est Machinery Ltd...........................56
Bookham Carpet Company.......................................15
P&B Tree Services.....................................................25
Bookham Chartered Physiotherapy Service...............32
Pullen Plumbing Services..........................................44
Bookham Chiropody & Podiatry Clinic....................27
RJK Decorating Services...........................................19
Boyall’s Ironmongery & Doors..................................16
Roadtripppers............................................................13
Bruce’s Doggy Day Care............................................17
Roofs of Esher...........................................................37
Casselden’s Shoes.......................................................27
Roots & Shoots Tree Surgery & Landscaping..............2
CD Sheldon Flooring................................................23
Rose’s Gardening.......................................................19
Ceramica Tiles Ashtead.............................................23
SAS Roofing & Building...........................................25
Cobham Dental........................................................13
Style Cruises................................................................9
Colin Read Landscaping ..........................................31
Surrey Hearing Specialist.............................................6
Cosy Flooring............................................................21
Surrey PC Tech.........................................................21
Crafting Live @ Sandown Esher................................55
Tec Res Computer Solutions............................... 28/29
Dashe Developments.................................................47
The Grange Centre....................................................12
DB Garden Services..................................................56
Tony Meadows Decorating........................................24
DPB Pristine Ovens..................................................11
Trestle Decorating.....................................................33
Elite Tree Services......................................................35
Weathersure..............................................................31
Englishman’s Castle.....................................................7
Wellers Hedleys Solicitors............................................5
Extra Help.................................................................27
Wild by Design................................................... 32/33
F Covey Plumbing & Heating...................................41
WOW Fitness...........................................................24
Finestra Services........................................................32
Yoga with Helene......................................................13
First Choice Cleaning Company...............................43
Zumba with Tessa Rolfe............................................11
Great Bookham Dental Practice................................17 Harvey Fab................................................................43
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