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From the EDITOR

HELLO BOOKHAM The vibrant autumn colours seem to have arrived a little earlier than normal this year, maybe that’s been caused by the scorching summer? Anyway, it’s looking very pretty around the village and the conkers will soon be falling. Let’s enjoy the last few weeks of lighter evenings, before the time change slips us into early darkness…. (Clocks go back on Sunday 28th October) As always, we have an action packed magazine for you this month; in preparation for Remembrance Sunday in early November, a group of lovely local ladies have been very busy with their knitting needles! See page 16 for details. A charity crazy-golf event was enjoyed by many at Sandown Park Golf Centre recently. I’m sure you will recognise a selection of familiar faces who enthusiastically turned out to raise money for the Princess Alice Hospice, a charity so close to many of our hearts. Organised by David and Michelle Smith from Wishing Well, this was a great way to raise funds and have a fun day out too! Thanks must go to the wide selection of local businesses who generously provided some great raffle prizes. £1300 was raised for this amazing charity. We have two great competitions this month; firstly the chance to win a family ticket to attend ‘The Railway Children’ at The Leatherhead Theatre, as part of their up-coming Leatherhead Rep Season. See page 18 for that. Our second prize, comes in the form of a book for motorbike racing enthusiasts! Written by our very own Look Local motorhead, Ted Macauley (who kindly writes our much enjoyed car review each month) about legendary Mike ‘the Bike’ Hailwood’s return to the TT. Read our review and see details of how to win on page 54. Good luck to all who enter. All this and lots more within, I hope you enjoy our October issue. Until next time, do take care,

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with normal poppy sales. Last year the poppy knitters raised ÂŁ3700 for the British Legion and they hope to raise even more this year. Amongst, the knitted poppies there will be a small number of special 100 year anniversary versions, so keep an eye out if you fancy one of these! When I met the group a few months ago, I was delighted to also meet Mr Ron Pearce, pictured here with an impressive chest full of medals! A 100 year old war Veteran, Ron came to see how the group were getting along. Ron still lives independently, and enjoys tending his Koi Carp in his garden pond. As well as this, Ron still works regularly on accounts for The Royal British Legion, what an amazing man. Very well done ladies, it will be an honour to wear one of your poppies!

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Shuffleboard event in aid of Rotary International charities, at the Leatherhead Institute, KT22 8AH, 7.15pm for 7.30pm. £16.50 pp including lasagne supper, plus light dessert and coffee. No bar, so please bring your own deinks. For more information or to book please, contact Simon Edmands on 07753 821964 or leatherheadrotary@gmail.com

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Wine Tasting Evening organised by St Nicolas Church, in The Barn Hall. Tickets - £25 to include a 4 course meal and 6 bottles of wine per table - from the Parish Office - office@ stnicolasbookham,org.uk or 01372 450709

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Hardy Plant Society - Southern Counties Group talk at Bookham’s Old Barn Hall, KT23 3PQ (10:00 for 10:45 am) on ‘For the Love of Snowdrops’ by Lyn Miles. £4. Plant and bulb sale - please bring suitable bags. More details on http://www.hps-southerncounties.co.uk/ or contact us at info.hps.scg@gmail.com.

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Christmas Card Upcycling Day, 10-3.30pm in the St Nicolas Pastoral Centre. Sessions run from 10am -12:30pm and 1-3:30pm. Cost: £2.50 (refreshments and a set of card blanks and envelopes included, with more available to purchase for the keen crafters), or drop in at any point and make one card for £1. There’ll also be a sale table with crafts and craft materials. Email transitionbookham@gmail.com to ensure a place or just turn up on the day.

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SWEET POTATO, SAMPHIRE & SUMAC FRITTATA This little recipe whizzed into my head at the end of the summer when I had some leftover cooked samphire, so you might wonder why on earth I am bring it to you now, as Autumn is with us and the samphire season long gone. It’s all about having brilliant breakfasts and getting more greens in and defying the classic habit of having cereal from a box to start your day. Once in the groove, avoiding cereal or granolas first thing is life changing and this little recipe can be eaten hot or cold and for breakfast, lunch or supper – so, have a go, replace samphire for courgette or any other finely chopped green vegetable that you like and enjoy!

INGREDIENTS ½ smallish sweet potato (a large hand-

ful), coarsely grated ½ courgette, coarsely grated (or large handful of cooked samphire pulled off the stems)

METHOD 2 eggs 1 clove garlic, crushed Pinch of sumac salt and pepper 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

1. Mix the sweet potato, courgette (or samphire), eggs, garlic, sumac and season in a bowl with a fork. 2. Heat the olive oil in a small frying pan till hot. 3. Scrape in the egg mixture and fry for about 4 minutes on a medium heat till set on the bottom and golden brown. Flip the frittata over and continue to fry until golden and cooked through. Serve and enjoy hot, warm or cold when you are ready!

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CRAZY IN ESHER! On Sunday 9th September at Sandown Park Golf Centre in Esher, David Smith from Wishing Well in Bookham, along with his wife Michelle, their friends Viv Barlow & Beverlie Isaacs, and Val Woodward & Sam Janes from the Princess Alice Hospice charity shop in Bookham and team held a charity Crazy Golf day to raise money for the Princess Alice Hospice. Over a hundred people paid to play and along with a Winner’s Post tombola and a luxury raffle over £1300 was raised. Surrey Hills Community Radio station came along and entertained the players with a wide range of music throughout the event. www.surreyhillsradio.co.uk David Smith said “I am delighted with the success of the day. People have been so generous with their time, money and donations and this has enabled us to raise a great amount of money for this worthy cause” As always, Bookham businesses, too numerous to mention, were extremely generous in donating prizes. A special mention has to go to Georgia, Beverlie’s daughter, whose employer Willian Reed Business Media in Crawley www.william-reed.com donated an amazing array of wines and champagnes which no doubt contributed to the success of the raffles. Thanks also go to Sandown Park Golf Centre who generously provided the facilities free of charge and donated a whole raft of prizes to enable people to enjoy their amazing facilities on another visit. For more information about Crazy Golf and other activities at Sandown Park Golf Centre go to: www.sandownparkgolf.com David and the team want to take this opportunity to thank everyone involved for making the day a great success.

The Grange open State of the Art Heritage Room funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund

We were delighted to pop along to visit the new state of the art heritage room, designed to showcase The Grange charity’s historic collection of needlework and its fascinating connection with the royal family. The room has just recently opened to the public. The new facility, located in The Grange’s Victorian main house in Bookham, has been funded by a £97,500 grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund and tells the story of the charity’s beginnings as The School of Stitchery and Lace, which was first founded in 1938, to its current role as a charity supporting people with learning disabilities and assisting them to lead

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independent lives. The project has involved carefully preserving the charity’s historic collection of needlework, which included embroidered items made for the Royal Family, photographs, letters and books. There are numerous letters between The School and royal households which give a rare insight into palace life at the time. One letter is from Queen Elizabeth’s nurse ordering a copy of a dress and there are also hand-drawn designs for Queen Mary’s nightgowns. We will have more to report on this fabulous, new learning and heritage space, in our next issue.

Volunteer drivers needed! Volunteer 1 hour a week and make someone’s day! The Grange helps people with disabilities lead independent and fulfilling lives but we urgently need volunteers who could give up 1 hour a week to: • Drive a person to their work placements • Drive people with a disability to social and sports activities • Act as a buddy for a person with a disability

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Bookham Choral Society Conductor Lewis Gaston present

Dvo ák’s Moravian Melodies Serenade for Strings, Kacena Divoka, Mass in D, Moravian Choruses With the Kingston Philharmonia Orchestra and Anthony Merryweather Callie Gaston - Soprano Sophie Dicks - Mezzo William Brandton - Tenor Andrew Tipple - Bass

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GARDENING MATTERS HOW TO CREATE A WILDFLOWER MEADOW

Wildflower meadows grow best on open land which gets plenty of sunlight, unshaded by trees/shrubs/walls. Also, they should be somewhere undisturbed by people/pets: few meadow plants will survive frequent trampling. There are two different types of meadow, and it really comes down to the type of soil in which you intend to plant. Perennial meadows grow best in poorer soil. If you want to grow them in fertile soil, remove the top 15-20cm to expose the nutrient-poor subsoil in which to plant your seeds. Find an area in your garden which hasn’t been treated with fertilisers recently too, since low fertility is key for many typical meadow flowers and grasses. Annual meadows need good quality, nutrient-rich soil, ideal if you plan on planting your wildflowers in a part of your garden where you’ve previously grown plants, eg an existing flower bed/border. For both, avoid areas with large numbers of established perennial weeds, eg nettles/ docks/thistles. Once you’ve found the perfect spot, prepare the ground about a month before sowing to encourage weed seeds in the soil to germinate, giving you time to remove them before planting your wildflower seeds. Break up the soil with a fork, and rake the site to produce a reasonably fine, firm layer, removing any larger stones/root fragments. It’s largely personal choice as to how many different plants to sow. However, you should select a mixture of grasses and wildflowers: this blend is a key characteristic

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of meadows. Tempting as it is to collect your own seeds from grasslands/verges, many species are protected by law and you don’t want to be arrested. The best times to sow your seed are early autumn (September-early October) or spring (April-May). To ensure it’s evenly distributed, mix it with damp sand or sawdust in a ratio of 1:3, scattering it by hand. Afterwards, lightly roll or tread the ground to settle the seeds. You can rake the soil but this may bury some seed too deep or allow lighter seeds to blow away. If the weather is very dry at sowing time, water lightly with a fine spray. It’s important to mow the meadow in the first year after sowing to encourage the flowers and grasses to grow strong roots. Cut to a height of 5cm after about 6-8 weeks of growth, and repeat every two months throughout the first summer. Remove any annual/perennial weeds which appear. From the second year onwards, cut spring meadows in July and through the remaining summer months, but summer meadows won’t need cutting until late August after the wildflowers have set seed. Leave part of the meadow margin uncut: insects will use dried stems and seed heads as shelters during the colder months. This area can be cut when the weather warms up in spring. Finally, top tip: leave the mowings in place after cutting to allow seeds to drop. If it’s a perennial meadow, collect the cut plants a few days later to prevent the soil becoming too fertile.

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THE GARDENER’S BEST FRIEND BY DOMINIC BATCHELOR

Photo By Colin Kemp

I have lived in Bookham for the past five years after moving down from London to look after my mother and to start a new stage in my life. I find myself very fortunate to live in one the most beautiful locations in Surrey. As such my garden is home to quite a few critters whose characters are as complex and fascinating as our own. Out of all the avian residents, my favourites have to be the robins, who live up to the title of the gardener’s best friend. These cheeky critters are bold, curious and have little fear of humans. At this time, there are two pairs in residence. The first couple, whose territory lies in the front garden, are more inquisitive than their back garden rivals. If I do any gardening in the front, the male will pop down and hop around me, inspecting what I’m doing without any fear. When he feels hungry, he sits in a small tree outside my front window and either sings, or makes a high pitched ching sound. His mate will do likewise, but is more cautious. The other robin couple have the back garden all to themselves. They are more reserved than and not as tame as the ones in the front. The male utters a scolding warbling

song at me if I carry out any gardening work in his area that involves clearing weeds or old branches. Cute as they are, robins can be quite fierce with other, especially at feeding time. As soon as I put out their favourite food of mealworm pellets, both males from the front and rear gardens will confront and circle each other during the breeding season, which is usually from May to July. If tensions get heated they raise their heads facing straight up and if they fail to back off from each other a nasty fight will follow. On occasion I have had to break up these combats in order to prevent fatalities. One thing that did surprise me was how other small garden birds will defend their territory if it overlaps with that of the robins. I did not expect the normally timid dunnock to chase one of robins away from its nest nearby with a look of strong determination. From experience, I found that the best way to feed small garden birds including robins is to leave out small portions twice a day in at least three locations around the garden. This should prevent squabbles over food and gives smaller birds a chance of a meal without being pecked out of the way by larger avian species.

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THINKING OF CHANGE APPLE OPTIONS?

This guide about backing up our computers was written by Les Beer, from Tecres in Leatherhead, which have been providing computer solutions since 1989.

For many years we have been providing solutions based around Apple products, including full data transfer, system setup, installation and Total Care support. We offer the full range of machines including IPads, iMac, MacBooks and more, with most devices instore for immediate purchase. As their product range is wide and varied we can best interpret your needs to match the most appropriate solution. To provide a little more substance I hope the following guide is useful: They offer 3 version of the iPad, being the iPad Pro available in 2 screen sizes 10.5” and 12.9” all with varying memory capacities, the iPad with a 9.7” screen size again in various memory capacities, finally we have the iPad mini with its 7.9” display and 128Gb of storage Often we do have used and refurbished units which will work as new and offer you a real cash saving Moving onto the computers, Apple offer both notebook and desktop machines, the most popular

desktop machines are called the iMacs which are sleek all in one units and are available in two different screen sizes the 21.5” and 27”, within each model range there is a selection of options, for different processors, memory, hard drives and graphics cards

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The notebook range offers three distinct models, The MacBook, Macbook Air and Macbook Pro . The MacBook is very light weighing in 0.9Kg, having battery life of upto 10 hours with a 12” display The Macbook Air has a 13” display, weighs in at 1.35Kg, battery life is upto 12 hours Finally the MacBook Pro is the larger, more powerful machine with screen size options of 13” and 15”, a range of processors, memory and graphics options ensuring you have the best specification to suit your requirements We do advise installing an internet Security program like Webroot on the machine to maintain your protection, which can be added or is an integral component of our comprehensive support package called Total Care Programs like Microsoft Office and Photoshop all have specific versions optimised to run on the Mac- which again are all items we can supply Moving your current data from a PC to a Mac, or a Mac to Mac, is a task our engineers can carry out for you, we can even bring the machine to your premises and set it up in your environment too There is a lot of choice and we are happy to advise you on the best solution for your needs.

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FIREWORK Displays near Bookham

The Children’s Trust Firework Display The Children’s Trust, Tadworth, KT20 5RU

Friday 26 October 2018 Gates open at 6.00pm Displays 7.00 & 8.00pm Tickets: Adult £10, child £5 fairs@thechildrenstrust.org.uk

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Oakfield Junior School Firework Display Oakfield Junior School, Bell Lane

Fetcham, KT22 9ND

Friday 2 November 2018, Gates open at 5.00pm Displays at 7.00pm Tickets: £6 on the door. 01372 378303

Green Lane Primary & Nursery School Display Green Lane, Worcester Park, KT4 8AS Green Lane

Saturday 3 November 2018 ‘bang-free’ display - 6.15pm traditional display at 7pm.

Tickets: £7.50 - adult & £5.50 - child (3-12) U3s free. glpns.org.uk 020 8337 6976

Hook Road Arena Bonfire & Firework Display Chessington Road, Epsom, KT19 8QG

Sunday 4 November 2018, Gates open at 5.30pm Display at 7.30pm Tickets: £7.50 (£5 in advance) epsomfireworks.com 0844 586 6944

NB. The details of firework display for 2018 are a guide only. Please contact the organisers of the display of your choice to confirm details. Nearer the time there maybe more displays in your area. The displays listed above are the details available to us at the time of going to print.

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When Nigel Lewis-Baker MBE was diagnosed with incurable prostate cancer in 2004 his first reaction was to go out and buy a sports car! Well you would, wouldn’t you? Whenever I bump into Nigel, he has always “just” jumped out of a plane, published a book, walked the length of the country, worn a dress, organised a fundraising ball…. You get the picture. Nigel is an inspirational man who meets life, with cancer, full on! I have known Nigel for a number of years but have never had the pleasure of hearing him speak, so when he was due to go along to the Bookham Bees WI, I jumped at the chance. And I wasn’t disappointed. He explained in his own, very positive and upbeat way, how he was diagnosed, the journey of his treatment and all the side affects. He grew breasts, gained weight, lost energy, and has suffered many other adverse effects of the various treatments he has undergone. In 2007 when the radiation and hormone treatment started to fail, Nigel was offered a place on a 14 month clinical trial under the research team at Guildford. When the trial eneded in 2008 Nigel decided to stay with the research team and Professor Pandha, rather than return to the oncologist. Through the ups and downs of the various trials Nigel has suffered many side effects and setbacks, but he keeps a positive

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outlook on life. In 2009 Nigel co-founded, with his friend John Blackburn, Topic of Cancer, as a local support group inviting other patients and their families to meet and share their cancer experiences. In 2013 it became a registered charity raising funds and awareness for immunothereapy research being carried out in Guildford under Professor Hardev Pandha. His tireless fundraising knows no bounds as you saw at the beginning of this article. Added to which he gives talks to anyone and everyone who will listen and not just our local WI’s. Nigel gives talks and interviews on radio, television, occasionally campaigns parliament and has appealed to NICE for new treatments. He has spoke to the United Nations in New York and with the All Party Parliamentary Group in Westminster. In 2014 he was honoured with an MBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List for his work with Cancer patients. If you would like to find out more about Topic of Cancer and the work that they do go to: www.topicofcancer.org.uk My thanks go to Nigel Lewis-Baker for an interesting and informative evening that he delivered with honesty, humanity and a liberal sprinkling of humour.

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Alan Greenwood & Sons We are your local independent family funeral directors. The Greenwood family is involved in the arrangements of all our funerals, 365 days a year. They can be made in your home or at our premises.

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BONNIE DOGS

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POEM C O R N E R THANK YOU! RETURNING TO

MARGARET & HER WHITE ELEPHANTS SAY

Back in the late spring we put out a call to arms and asked you to donate unwanted household items and bric a brac to the Bookham Village Day, White Elephant stall. As always, with our wonderful community, you rose to the challenge. We are delighted to say, that with the help and generosity of Look Local readers and others, Margaret Pankhurst and her tireless team of helpers were able to raise over £1000 for the B.C.A. Margaret has asked us to give you all her very grateful thanks for all your donations which enabled her to reach record sales this year!

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Mole Valley Quilters and Dorking Quilters Exhibition of Quilts 2018

Friday 5th October noon to 5pm and Saturday 6th October 9am to 4pm. St Nicolas Church Church Road, Great Bookham Surrey KT23 3PD Members’ Work Patchwork and Quilting Demonstrations Market Place and Refreshments Supporting Canine Partners and Shooting Stars. Entry £3 (children free) to include Exhibition guide.

WORK

If you’re feeling past your prime Returning to work is a trying time. The Office you knew belongs to the past, Everything now moves incredibly fast With row upon row of square machines Issuing orders on viewing screens. You can’t avoid the new computer That throws up data and tells the future, A faultless memory, nothing’s missed, With everything stored on a floppy disc! A golden rule is, “Learn to Adjust, Watch your Hands, and Watch your Bust”, For new machines are so electronic And terribly sensitive, it would be chronic If leaning forward precipitated A chain reaction not anticipated, A wrong key pressed, it comes to a halt And angrily bleeps because of the fault. Your machine at home though out of the Ark, Never threw tantrums and refused to start! What you notice most of all Is the age of the people now in control, For youth and technology go together And at that “certain age” you wonder whether You’re able to cope? – But rest assured Employers like ladies who’re well matured, Efficient and friendly, prepared to adapt, Tackling all problems with patience and tact. These lines, of course, are senseless twaddle After running a home, the Office’s a doddle!! Isn’t it??

MARION KEMP Poem from “In Praise of Hugs and Other Poems” By Marion Kemp. Available from Wishing Well, 7 High Street, Bookham

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For all your building needs: Extensions, Conversions, New Builds, Renovations, Kitchens and Bathrooms For free estimate or advice on projects of all sizes please contact: Alistair Wishart T: 01372 459127 M: 07747 481769 E: alistair.wishart@yahoo.co.uk

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P&B Tree Surgeons Hedge trimming, Stump grinding. All Landscaping, Driveways, Patios and Fencing Undertaken.

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PUZZLE DIGI-SEARCH

PUZZLE SUDOKU 1 9 1 6 5 3 4 1 2 4 6 4 0 5 Each row, column & 3x3 box must contain the numbers 1 to 9 just once. This can be done by applying logic - you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to guess!

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9 2 8 9 5 8 8 8 2 8 0 4 1 8

4 8 2 4 8 4 5 2 8 3 4 8 9 3

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Find the hidden numbers - horizontal or vertical 16887, 22847, 27779, 28348, 37573, 38345, 38473, 41745, 43335, 48038, 48829, 50682, 82028, 84759, 87095, 88280

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01372 200492 To advertise please call us at 01372 200 000 51

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BOOKHAM HELP YOUR NEIGHBOUR VOLUNTEER DRIVERS NEEDED

Do you have an hour to spare now and then? Have you recently retired? Would you like to help in your community? Would you like to give something back? If the answer is yes to any of these questions, perhaps you would consider becoming a driver for Bookham Help Your Neighbour. We are a voluntary scheme providing lifts to medical appointments - doctor, dentist, hospital - for those no longer able to make these journeys alone. Drivers give as much or as little time as they choose & are not committed to any particular day of the week.

If you would like to know more, please contact Heather 01372 454403 or Ann 01372 457204

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MIKE THE BIKE- AGAIN THE STORY OF MIKE HAILWOOD’S RETURN TO THE TT

I remember Mike Hailwood when he was motor car racing in Formula 1 in the early ’70’s. I was quite surprised when Ted sent us this book to review to discover that Mike “The Bike” Hailwood first found success racing motorcycles, well before his days in Formula 1. And this book is about his return to his first love - TT racing! Probably the most prestigious and certainly the most demanding road race in the world. He first raced motorcycles in 1957 at Oulton Park and went onto to have a spectacular career in Grand Prix motorcycling, also competing in 24 hours of Le Mans. But for me, his real achievements were in his Isle of Man TT racing. For example, he was the first man in the history of TT to win three races in the same week when he won in the 125cc, 250cc & 350cc. Whilst much has been written and documented about Mike Hailwood and his stellar career, this book, MIKE THE BIKE -AGAIN is a personal tribute and tale by his great friend Ted Macauley, of his return to TT racing. After

an 11 year break in competitive motor cycle racing few believed he could make the grade. How wrong they were! Mike took the sport by storm winning the Formula 1 Class race! Mike the Bike -Again tells the story of his decision to return, his attempt to hatch the plans for his return with his friend Ted (but without his wife Pauline finding out!), his practice and training with the “modern” bikes, his spectacular return in ’78, the loss of his friend and colleague Tom Herron, just weeks before the ‘79 TT, his retirement -second time around; and his untimely death in 1981 in the most tragic of circumstances. The warmth of friendship shines out from this book. Well written, with love, humour and anecdotes that could only be told by someone who was there, this book is a must read. Bernie Ecclestone, a longtime friend of Ted Macauley’s writes: “Mike the Bike-Again is a fitting salute to his everlasting presence in the minds of all of us who were fortunate enough to see him race-and to know him”.

To be in with a chance to win a copy of MIKE THE BIKE -AGAIN answer the following question:

In which year did Mike Hailwood return to TT racing? Email your answer and your magazine area to: ros@looklocalmagazine.co.uk

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VW CARAVELLE CAR REVIEW

It may look like a delivery van, but don’t be fooled, the VW Caravelle is a supreme people carrier with style and panache and plenty of disguised practicality. It ranks among the poshest of the posh mini-buses with a comfort level for seven people, however long their legs, giving them the spacious comfort of a living room three piece suite. And if your budget can stretch into Volkswagen’s asking price you will be rewarded with superb value for your hard-earned. The huge Caravelle, based on and developed as a descendant from the legendary and iconic Camper, is a VW with a status reaching far above that of a van with widows. It is a unique and distinctive crowd carrier with handy cabin facilities to cope cosily with a full house of travellers. If I am sounding like an enthusiast then, great, I’m getting the crucial message across. I have to say VW’s splendid reputation for meeting the needs and requirements of the fussiest customers is personified...yet again...in this oh-so-carefully considered and developed offering to its long-established fan base as well as being a lure to newcomers to the painstaking brand. It ain’t cheap, but it offers unrivalled space and versatility for the family gathering, including all their belongings and luggage in 775-litre load bay, and looking for economy and elbow room on the move. It is the perfect runaround with huge side windows that offer panoramic views for the lucky passengers. From

a driver’s standpoint, seated nice and high with great cinemascopic views, the punchy engines like the 2.0-litre TDI, with its seven gears auto box, ensures it has swift and smooth acceleration.It has all the trimmings and helps you would hope for and expect in a Volkswagen, including dials, five inch touch screen, digital radio and switches you’d recognise from the tried and tested Golf. Three climate control settings, tinted rear windows and roller blinds, help maintain a relaxed and comfortable coolness in the vast cabin. The second row of seats are swivelling captain’s chairs and adaptable enough for that area to revel into a lounge-like atmosphere. To add to the convenience and party mood for the passengers there is an optional folding table or shelves to create a bed for a nod-off. If you fancy, and you are on a house move or you have tons of Christmas shopping, you can remove all the seats and convert the spacious carrier into a van.Second thoughts - it would be just as well to slide the back end bench forwards to create the necessary space. If you are looking for a practical carrier with an enviable comfort zone and you have the readies to fork out then go for it. The Caravelle is a winner. Upper class. Specification: Price range £39,049-£51,579. My choice, the 2.0TDFI.Executive DSG. Power:150bhp. 0-62mph in 13.0 secs. MPG 47.1. Price £45,747. Warranty: three years unlimited mileage. By Ted Macauley

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ALL SAINTS CHURCH MANOR HOUSE LANE, LITTLE BOOKHAM

Sunday Services - October 2018 7th October 10.00 am

Nineteenth Sunday after Trinity Informal Worship & Communion

14th October 8.00am

Twentieth Sunday after Trinity Holy Communion

21st October 8.00am

Twenty-first Sunday after Trinity Holy Communion

28th October 8.00am

Last Sunday after Trinity Holy Communion

2nd and 4th Tuesdays 10.30am - 12.00pm Chatterbox - a group for pre-school children and their carers. Further details from website: www.all-saints-church-little-bookham.org.uk

SUNDAY SERVICES R

OCTOBE 2018

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 4.00pm 4 o’clock Gathering in the Pastoral Centre (Term time) 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.

THURSDAYS IN TERM TIME

After-school club for 4-7yr olds in the Church Room. Drop-off 3pm-3.30pm and finish 4.15pm. Sign-up forms on our website or from the Office.

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

We hold talks once a month at Bookham’s Old Barn Hall on Saturday mornings from October till 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 new website at www.hps-southerncounties.co.uk

Do come as a visitor (£4) to one of our Autumn talks and get to know us.

Saturday 20th October 2018 (10.00 for 10.45) - ‘For the Love of Snowdrops’ – Lyn Miles. Sale of bulbs, plants, garden sundries and books.

Saturday 24th November 2018 (10.00 for 10.45) - ‘Confessions of a Gardener’ – Alan Sargent (followed by a members-only Christmas Party) For more information, please contact us at info.hps.scg@gmail.com or Facebook/Hardy Plant Society - Southern Counties Group.

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TO “TRICK OR TREAT” OR NOT??

However unpredictable the British weather can be, there are always some events that come around every year including, of course, Hallowe’en and Bonfire Night. No one should need to be reminded about basic personal safety if you are planning to be out and about to celebrate either or both events but I would like to make sure that everyone is aware that some people find “Trick or Treating”, in particular, not so welcome!! Some of the older and more vulnerable people in our communities do not like to answer their doors after dark. It can make them feel vulnerable and anxious. Of course, that doesn’t mean that all people feel like this but it’s worth remembering that, if a person doesn’t answer their door there may well be a very good reason? In recent years, many households indicate that they are happy to be visited by putting out a pumpkin lantern outside their front doors but not everyone does this, so it’s worth bearing that in mind. This is also a time of year when we generally see

an increase in “cold callers” offering to do household maintenance work for a cash payment. This preys on people’s concerns that, perhaps, their guttering might leak or some roof tiles may let in the rain over winter. Please do not ever commit to having work like this done by someone you don’t know. It may well be a perfectly genuine offer but, quite often, the job turns out not to be necessary and the amount being charged can be extortionate! You actually live in a “No Cold Calling” area and should not be bothered by this type of activity but it does still happen, so if you are not sure – please don’t open the door!!! On a totally different subject, as the days start to draw in, please remember to try to make your home look occupied if you are not going to be there during the evening. Using a few simple timers to bring on lights in a staggered pattern, to indicate movement throughout your home, can help significantly in deterring opportunistic burglaries. The most simple timers are relatively inexpensive and are really worth the small investment to help make your home safer.

NEIL CLARKE, 13362 CRIME REDUCTION ADVISOR EASTERN DIVISION

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Fairfield Medical Centre, Lower Rd..... 01372 455 450 Mole Valley District Council..................01306 885001 Eastwick Med’, Eastwick Pk Ave.........01372 452081 Surrey County Council..........................08456 009009 Leatherhead Leisure Centre....................01372 377674 CHEMISTS Bookham Library................................. 0300 200 1001 Grove Pharmacy, Lower Shott................01372 453293 Bookham Residents’ Association .......... 0300 030 9890 Boots the Chemist, 5 High Street..........01372 452067 Police (non-urgent matters)......................................101 Help your Neighbour Scheme...............07986 177234 HALL HIRE Citizens’ Advice Bureau...................0844 4 11 1444 Old Barn Hall, Church Road.................01372 456307 St. Lawrence Church Hall......................01372 452942 HOSPITALS Little Bookham Village Hall...................01372 453802 Epsom Hospital A & E..........................01372 735735 Baptist Church Hall, Lower Road.......01372 811313 St Helier Hospital and Queen Mary’s Hospital for EastwickRoadChurch(URC)....01372453473/453704 Children.................................................0208 296 2000 Youth Centre (opp Anchor) Lower Rd ... 01372 453803 Leatherhead Hospital.............................0208 296 2000 King George V Hall, Browns Lane ... 01372 451925 Ashtead Hospital....................................01372 221647 SPACE,DorkingRoad...info@southbookhamspace.org.uk Non-emergency NHS Help.....................................111 Bookham Scouting Centre.....................01372 454383 The Bowlder Room, Manor House .... 01372 456752 DENTISTS England House Dental, 30 High St .......01372 459393 SCHOOLS Gt B’hm Dental Prac, 1 The Garstons .....01372 454355 Dawnay School.......................................01372 456774 AJ Hedger, 26 Church Road...................01372 457959 Eastwick County Infants School............01372 453672 Astek Dental Care, 19 Cannon Grove ..... 01372 377678 Eastwick Junior School...........................01372 453277 Glenesk School.......................................01483 282329 TRAVEL Howard of Effingham School................01372 453694 Train information..................................0845 748 4950 Manor House School.............................01372 457077 Polesden Lacey Infants School................01372 456533 CHURCHES St Lawrence’s Primary School.................01372 452870 All Saints’ C of E Church.........................01372 458314 St Teresa’s Junior......................................01372 453456 Bookham Baptist Church........................01372 811313 St Teresa’s Senior.....................................01372 452037 EastwickRoadChurch(URC).................01372 453704 Our Lady Of Sorrows Catholic Church ...01372 458263 VETERINARY SURGEONS Roman Catholic Church of the Holy Spirit ... 01372 458263 Brelades...................................................01372 452531 St Nicolas’ Church...................................01372 450709 Pet Doctors, Fetcham.............................01372 379636 Quaker Meeting......................................01372 454363 All pages within are copyright of Look Local or its respective contributors. No part of this publication may be reproduced, copied or transmitted in any form or by any means, or stored in any information storage or retrieval system without the publisher’s prior written permission. All material published in Look Local (including advertisements, editorials, articles and all other content) is printed in good faith. Whilst all reasonable care is taken, Look Local does not in any circumstances accept responsibility for the accuracy or otherwise of any material published, nor is any kind of warranty expressed or implied by such publication, and Look Local specifically disclaims all and any liability to advertisers, readers and users of any kind of loss or damage of any nature whatsoever and howsoever arising, whether due to inaccuracy, error, omission or any other cause. All material is accepted on the basis that its publication does not infringe any copyright and Look Local does not accept any responsibility for loss or damage of any kind resulting from claims of copyright infringement. ©Look Local Magazine 2017. All rights reserved.

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ADVERTISERS’ INDEX 360 Fit......................................................................13 Able Roofing.............................................................29 Alan Greenwood & Sons Funeral Directors...............42 Andy’s Garden Services..............................................43 Art Gallery to hire ....................................................51 Astek Dental...............................................................9 Beckley’s Automotive.................................................41 Bocketts Farm...........................................................35 Bonnie Dogs.............................................................45 Bookham Carpet Company.........................................6 Bookham Chartered Physiotherapy Service...............47 Bookham Chiropody & Podiatry Clinic....................28 Bookham Choral Society...........................................28 Bookkeeping services.................................................21 Boyall’s Ironmongery & Doors....................................8 Bruce’s Doggy Day Care............................................13 Casselden’s Shoes.......................................................42 CD Sheldon Flooring................................................42 Chandlers..................................................................10 Colin Read Landscaping...........................................42 Cosy Flooring............................................................47 CT Cars....................................................................17 Dashe Developments.................................................47 DB Garden Services..................................................64 Di Carlos Hairdressing Salon....................................29 Dorking Domestic Appliances...................................43 Downsend School.....................................................15 DPB Pristine Oven Clean.........................................50 Dream Doors............................................................63 Elio’s Barbers.............................................................21 Elite Tree Services......................................................38 Englishman’s Castle...................................................15 Extra Help.................................................................39 F Covey Plumbing & Heating...................................34 Fine Fettle Multi-Healthcare.....................................12 Finestra Services........................................................39 First Choice Cleaning Company...............................51 Garolla Garage Doors................................................11 Get Going Physio......................................................11

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Great Bookham Dental Practice................................34 Harvey Fab................................................................38 Help Your Neighbours..............................................53 Holly’s Yoga...............................................................11 Horsley Osteopaths & Complementary Therapy.........4 HRS Roofing Services...............................................35 Julie Watts Family Law..............................................53 L Hawkins & Sons....................................................50 Lawn Master.............................................................41 Leatherhead Theatre............................................ 18/19 MD Edwards & Son...................................................7 Michael Reeve Landscaping.......................................50 Mobile Curtain Studio..............................................49 MPS Garden & Est Machinery Ltd...........................64 P&B Tree Services.....................................................48 Paul Welby - Handyman...........................................41 Planning & Design Service........................................48 Pullen Plumbing Services..........................................49 R & B Carpentry......................................................29 RJK Decorating Services...........................................38 Roofs of Esher...........................................................18 Roots & Shoots Tree Surgery & Landscaping..............2 Roxley Models...........................................................39 Sandown Park Crazy Golf.........................................25 SAS Roofing & Building.............................................9 Sheppersons Solicitors...............................................12 Shirley Garage...........................................................23 Stephen Herman Landscaping...................................51 Surrey Home Vet.......................................................37 Surrey PC Tech.........................................................45 Tec Res Computer Solutions............................... 32/33 The Brigette Trust......................................................37 The Grange Centre.............................................. 26/27 The Potting Shed.......................................................51 Wagging Tails ..................................................... 50/53 Wellers Hedleys Solicitors............................................5

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