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In these challenging days, rather than simply pause, we wanted to keep in touch with as many of you as possible and this seems like the best way to do so! Please share our website link with your contacts to help us spread our net as wide as possible, until such time, we can return to our normal hard copy distribution system, www.looklocalmagazine.co.uk - thank you. I truly hope that most of you are managing to keep well and that social distancing / self isolation isn’t proving to be too trying for you. I know it certainly takes a bit of adjustment, life has changed beyond recognition in such a short time. But it is so important that we keep our spirits up and remember that by staying at home, we really are helping the amazing key workers & NHS staff, who quite frankly, I think, all deserve medals at the end of this! What dedication and selfless devotion they are all giving. Of course, staying at home should also give us all the best chance of keeping safe and well, so it’s a win, win situation really, however challenging it is at times. Maybe this is a time when new skills can be learnt or a new hobby can be enjoyed? After 16 years in publishing I’ve been hankering after a little sabbatical for a while, but this is not an option when producing monthly magazines! This is not quite what I had in mind for sure, but there is certainly more time to get things done in the house! I’ve even had a go at painting. I’m not very artistic but it is very relaxing and I’m really enjoying it. Our on-line magazines are not quite the same as the normal printed versions; obviously there is no information on local events or notifications regarding local organisations’ meetings for you to attend, but we have added a few items which we hope may help to entertain you and your families. A few quizzes and puzzles and most of our usual contributions to read too. Also included of course, are our loyal advertisers, many of whom cannot provide the services they usually offer, at this precise time. I hope that if you are planning any work which may need their expertise in the coming months, when restrictions are lifted, that you will continue to support them. Bear in mind, that some of them are still available in an emergency and for some services, so do contact them if you think they can help. We are lucky to have such great local businesses, trades and services to help us out when needed. This is a difficult time for all businesses and we certainly want to support our loyal advertisers and hope they will soon be able to get back to work. With very best Regards,

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SCIENCE SCIENCE CHALLENGE CHALLENGE Designed by Adam, SCIENCE Designed by Adam, Design engineer at Dyson CHALLENGE

Design engineer at Dyson Designed by Adam, Design engineer at Dyson

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Guidance on how to avoid catching or spreading coronavirus (COVID-19)

How to handwash WITH SOAP AND WATER 1

Do Wash your hands with soap and water often - do this for at least 20 seconds. Always wash your hands when you get home or into work.

Wet hands with water

Apply enough soap cover all hand surfa

Use hand sanitiser gel if soap and water are not available. Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve (not your hands) if you cough or sneeze.

Rub each thumb clasped in opposite hand using rotational movement

Rub tips of fingers i opposite palm in a circular motion

Put used tissues in the bin straight away and wash your hands afterwards. Try to avoid close contact with people who are unwell.

Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Do not touch your eyes, nose or mouth if your hands are not clean. For Government advice please visit www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19information-for-the-public For NHS advice please visit www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19 For FSB advice and resources for small businesses please visit www.fsb.org.uk/coronavirus

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MUSIC MATTERS We hope you enjoy this month’s music quiz.

QUESTIONS: 1. Which album by The Police features “Don’t Stand So Close To Me”? 2. Which brother and sister duo recorded “There’s A Kind of Hush (All Over The World)” in 1976? 3. Who asked “What’s Going On?” Musically in1970? 4. The Fab 4 told us that “All You Need Is Love”. Which album was it taken from? 5. Who sang that “There Would Be Time For You”? 6. Back in 1966, who sang “I’ve Got You Under My Skin”? 7. Which famous actor who played a TV detective had a spoken hit with “If ”? 8. Another actor played another TV cop and sang “Don’t Give Up On Us Baby”. Who was he? 9. Who sang about a “Ghost Town”? 10. Who was Don McClean’s “Vincent” written about? 11. Michael Jackson sang about “PYT”. What does it mean? 12. Which iconic two bands contains a guitarist named “Skunk”? 13. Who released “The Rise & Fall of Flingel Bunt”? 14. Which band suggested “Let’s Work Together”? 15. Who released “You Can Do Magic”? 16. Was there really a band called “Spanky & Our Gang”? 17. “Stayin’ Alive” was a hit for the Bee Gees which movie was it taken from? 18. Who released the soulful track ”Hang On In There Baby”? 19. Which two recording stars sang “You’ve Got A Friend”? 20. Who wrote the song in Question 19? Take it Easy with David Smith on Surrey Hills Community Radio every Wednesday 5pm - 7pm. PUZZLE SOLUTIONS PAGE 57

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SCARED SCARED PEPPER PEPPER

SCIENCE CHALLENGE SCIENCE Designed by Robyn, CHALLENGE

James Dyson Designed byexecutive Robyn, Foundation James Dyson Foundation executive

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Gardening Matters REDUCE WATER CONSUMPTION

At the moment, we’re in coronavirus lockdown: safe at home, as I prefer to think of it, rather than ‘stuck at home’. And yippee, gardening is one of the few things we can actually do during a lockdown, whatever size your plot. At the time of writing, it hasn’t rained for 2 weeks, having rained for about 19 months prior to this, so just in case it continues thus, here are some tips for reducing your water consumption. Water your garden early (with a watering can if there’s a hosepipe ban, obvs, to avoid being arrested by the water police). Early morning or dusk is best, as the sun isn’t as hot then. Aim to soak the roots, where the water is less likely to evaporate. And invest in moisture-conserving gel which absorbs, retains and releases moisture when plants need it, reducing considerably the need to water baskets and containers. Install water butts wherever possible to collect rainwater. Simple to fit if you have plastic pipes, they’ll reduce your water bill significantly if you’re on a water meter, especially in summer. Or, if you can hang on to the will to live - because the installation is a bit of a mission if you do it yourself - automatic drip watering systems are the most economical means of watering your garden and containers. They use about 90% less water than hoses and can be operated with a timer, so you don’t even have to be there. Now, here are a few ways to keep your garden looking good with minimal water usage this summer. Firstly,

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feed your plants. They’ll be more tolerant to dry conditions if they’re in optimum condition. Use a good quality granular or liquid fertiliser, or liquid seaweed. Secondly, breezes, hot sun and trees will draw water from the soil at the best of times during dry periods. Mulching will keep moisture in and is widely recommended as good gardening practice because it provides a protective covering for the soil, helping to reduce water loss from evaporation. Any mulch is good, but as I mentioned last month, my mulch of choice is Strulch. It helps retain soil moisture, even in times of drought, and your garden can grow beautifully without the need to water in dry periods. A good lawn needs a minimum of 18” of rain each year, needing a lot of that amount in summer to keep it green. In times of drought, don’t cut the lawn, or alternatively, set the blades higher. This will keep the moisture in. There’s also a fantastic product called Aftercut Lawn Revitaliser which includes drought-tolerant grass seed. Applied after each mowing, it keeps the lawn green and healthy with minimal additional watering. Lastly, you can help prevent evaporation by creating windbreaks with shrub planting. Select your plants carefully: tamarisk and escallonia, for example, are widely used in coastal areas, being extremely windtolerant. Let’s hope the lockdown has achieved its aim – and please stay safe.

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CATERING FOR VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLARS WITH COMMON GARDEN WEEDS Surrey Wildlife Trust tips for helping moths and butterflies Small Tortoiseshell

The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle is one of the most read and loved children's books in Britain, but what do we know about catering for very hungry caterpillars in our back gardens? While restaurants are shut nationwide, we can still open ‘caterpillar cafes’ in our gardens this spring and help boost the number of butterflies and moths by the summer when they are ready to emerge from their isolated chrysalis phase too. Top tip number one is don’t weed the garden everywhere. Some caterpillars love to binge out on weeds such as nettles, dandelions and brambles. And

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when caterpillars need to eat, they really do need to eat and start growing immediately as a result. Caterpillars continue to lengthen at an astonishing speed by continually shedding their skins. Like many insects, caterpillars have a penchant for specific ‘food’ plants. Probably the most persecuted of all plants, the common ‘stinging’ nettle, is in fact one of the favourite foods for the comma, peacock, red admiral and small tortoiseshell caterpillars. But fear not, as gardeners know - not all nettles sting. The red deadnettle and white dead-nettle don’t sting, they are great

early nectar sources for bees, look pretty in flower and are tasty for caterpillars too. Another despised and dug up plant from many a proud lawn owner is the dandelion, which is another great source of early nectar for bumble bees in the garden. Caterpillars of the large white, orange-tip and peacock butterflies like to dine out on dandelions too. Gardeners either love or hate brambles. But butterflies love the sweet nectar from bramble flowers. They are also a top cuisine for many moth and butterfly caterpillars, such as, the comma, gatekeeper and many more. Garlic-mustard, also known as Jack-by-the-hedge, is a top caterpillar foodplant of the green-veined white and the orange-tip. Other weeds we often remove from Small Tortoiseshell Caterpillar - Vaughn Matthews

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gardens are common sorrel, which is great for small copper caterpillars, thistles for painted lady caterpillars and wild teasel for red admiral and peacock caterpillars. As soon as a caterpillar is done growing and they have reached their full length and weight, they form themselves into a pupa, also known as a chrysalis. So like us butterflies and moths will also have their phase of self-isolation and in fact the pupal stage is one of the coolest stages of a butterfly’s life. From outside the chrysalis the caterpillar appears to just be resting, but on the inside it is rapidly changing. This is where the

magical transformation is taking place. Look out for the pupa, which looks like a withered leaf, hanging from the stems of the caterpillar food plant. Come later in the year, during the summer, many butterflies and moths will emerge in their dazzling array of shapes and colours and for the first time are able to spread their wings. Like The Very Hungry Caterpillar story, the butterfly or moth lifecycle brings a message of hope which Surrey Wildlife Trust would like to bring to people at this difficult time. So we encourage children and adults of all ages to leave the weeds and look out for those caterpillars munching and growing in the garden. From the plain lime-green ones, the army-style camouflaged caterpillar, to the stripey or ‘big hairy Comma Caterpillar

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beast’ of a caterpillar; now is the time to look out for them, and please do share any finds on our Facebook page @surreywt, where we can help identify your finds. But please remember to put them back where you found them so they can continue to eat their favourite foods. There’s plenty of family wildlife activities to keep people busy at home and in their gardens, visit www.surreywildlifetrust.org for family activity and spotter sheets or visit www.wildaboutgardens.org.uk for info on how to create a butterfly and moth garden of your own.

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New guide encourages us all to take urgent action for insects · The Wildlife Trusts and partners launch new practical initiative to help insects and reverse sharp declines in their populations · A FREE downloadable Guide to Taking Action for Insects is packed with easy to follow practical tips for the garden and the home · With a connection to nature proven to boost wellbeing, it’s hoped the guide will help people and

wildlifetrusts.org/take-action-insects. It’s packed full of tips, useful info, and links to finding out more, all aimed at helping individuals and families make simple yet crucial changes to helping insects through the ways we shop, garden and run our homes. The guide has been authored by The Wildlife Trusts working with partner organisations including Buglife, Pesticide Action Network (PAN) and Garden Organic. It has been launched as part of a wider campaign called Action for Insects, which looks to reverse recent drastic population declines among insects. A recent report published by the campaign, authored by Professor David Goulson, concluded that 41% of insect species now faced extinction around the world, while population declines were widespread across other insect species. The report also highlighted the vital part played by insects in human food production and in their support of countless other birds, mammals and plants.

insects during these challenging times With the human population under threat from the Covid-19 pandemic, it has caused many of us to look more closely at nature. As spring gathers pace, more and more people are finding solace in the fascinating species that inhabit our gardens, parks and open spaces. With this in mind, local conservation charity Surrey Wildlife Trust is launching a new initiative today that urges us all to play a part in reversing the failing fortunes of some of our most easily overlooked wildlife: insects.

Your Guide to Taking Action for Insects recognises that some insects aren’t always popular with the public when it comes to wildlife, and that this is especially true when applied to gardeners. However, it highlights the crucial roles they play in pollinating flowers and crops, controlling pests and natural recycling, plus the beauty and joy that they bring to our lives.

Surrey Wildlife Trust is launching a new practical pack, Your Guide to Taking Action for Insects, which will help everyone do their bit in reversing decades of decline for the UK’s struggling bees, butterflies, moths, bugs and beetles. The colourful 20-page illustrated guide is available as a free download via www.

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space they have into a better place for mini-beasts, be it a window box, a garden or an allotment. Our guide gives them the inspiration and the practical know-how to take a few simple steps to making a big difference to their local wildlife. Insects are one of the key building blocks of life on which we and countless other familiar species from hedgehogs to garden birds rely. If we follow the guide’s advice as gardeners, shoppers and homeowners we can turn the tide on insect declines.” James Campbell, Garden Organic CEO says In a range of top tips for helping insects in people’s gardens, it gives guidance on going chemical- and peat-free, along with advice on which plants are best at combining colour, scent and attraction to bees and butterflies across the seasons. The guide stresses that all outdoor spaces, whatever their size and location, from tower block balconies to cottage gardens, can make a real difference to restoring insect numbers. Sarah Jane Chimbwandira, chief executive of Surrey Wildlife Trust, said: “We’re delighted to be launching Your Guide to taking Action for Insects. The warmer weather of spring combined with the current restrictions placed upon everyone in response to the Covid-19 virus means that people are spending more time in their gardens, yards and on their balconies. This guide provides people with advice on how to make positive changes to help insects, which will not only help the insects but boost morale too! We’re asking people to make whatever outdoor

“Garden Organic is pleased to be supporting the Action for Insects campaign. All gardeners and growers should celebrate insects who are part of the natural chain of life. Organic gardeners also help by creating habitats and shelter, as well as providing plants to feed and support insect life” Josie Cohen, CEO Pesticide Action Network UK (PAN UK) says “Everyone has a role to play in making the world less toxic so insects can flourish. By stopping using pesticides in your home and garden, and supporting businesses working to reduce chemicals in their supply chains, you can contribute towards building a healthier and more sustainable planet for both us and our sixlegged friends.” Your Guide to Taking Action for Insects is available now as a free download via The Wildlife Trusts website www.wildlifetrusts.org/take-action-insects.

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Book Reviews Until our shop can re-open we are taking telephone and email orders for home delivery. You can call 01932 862 903 (speak to us between 9am and 11am, or leave a message) or email info@cobhambooks.com. We have a fantastic selection of books on our shelves and can give personal recommendations to keep you entertained.

‘The Mirror & the Light’ by Hilary Mantel (Hardback £25.00) This magnificent novel is the perfect antidote and consolation in these grim times we’re currently enduring. I’m only halfway through (it is 900 pages) but I’m eking it out as I don’t want to finish it. You do need to have read ‘Wolf Hall’ and ‘Bring Up the Bodies’ but I’m sure anyone who embarks on this book will have done so. Hilary Mantel is an exceptionally skilled writer of historical fiction, her detailed research and knowledge of the characters and period brings it to life and makes it a joy to read. This is one of the best books I’ve ever read.

‘Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead’ by Olga Tokarczuk, translated by Antonia Lloyd-Jones, (Paperback £8.99) This is a murder mystery set in the bleakest Polish midwinter. Janina Duszejlko is a former bridge engineer, school teacher, now reluctantly retired, and an astrology afficionado trying to make sense of the chaos around her. It is left to Mrs Duszejlko to investigate the murders of the men in her village and the disappearance of her beloved dogs. She is “already at an age and additionally in a state where I must always wash my feet thoroughly before bed, in the event of having to be removed by an ambulance at night”, which straight away endeared her to me. She is immediately present on the page, brilliantly funny and deeply melancholic about the world. She has romantic notions about the Czech Republic just across the valley. This was one of the best reads of the year and thoroughly enjoyable. ‘The Holdout’ by Graham Moore (Hardback £12.99) ‘The Holdout’ is a riveting legal thriller featuring a strong female lawyer. Maya Searle engages your support as she battles to save not just herself and her career, but also the lives and reputations of others.

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Ford PUMA CAR REVIEW BY TED MACAULEY

Ford’s longstanding reputation to produce cars of quality and value for money, at all price levels, has taken another upturn for the best, with a surefire winner in the neat and tidy shape of the petite Puma, their latest challenger and already a mega prize winner. I am not the least bit surprised. They have excelled in every aspect over just about every rival and taken top honours in several of the motor industry’s treasured awards. Little wonder. A variety of judges have rightfully hailed it as a truly outstanding motor due to its all-round ability and attraction with its stylish appearance, keen handling, flexible and gutsy engine and host of technical attributes, including tyre pressure monitoring, to ensure the driver enjoys the benefits without undue worries. And that includes automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection and warnings of unseen obstacles behind you and in your blind spot when you are reversing. Another useful trick in store comes when you lift up the rubber-lined boot floor and it reveals a large well that can cope with extra cases of luggage. Just in case you cram it with messier stuff and it gets too wet and mucky you can simply open a plug hole and sluice it all out. Clearly, the clever designers at Ford HQ, have come up with a good looker and helpmate that serves a useful purpose both for families and for the lonesome driver. With only 1.0-litre petrol engines available at

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the moment you could be forgiven for believing the five-door Puma is more about being parsimonious and stingy on fuel economy rather than with a punchy and reactive performance. Well, you would be wrong, and in for a pleasant surprise. In absolute reality it is outstanding in both instances. In terms of size and price, its closest rivals will be Nissan’s Juke, the Skoda Kamiq and VW’s T -Roc. But unlike any of them, the Puma - for some odd reason named after the Amerian wild cat, enjoys and reaps the benefit of a type of hybrid technology that you would expect to find in far more pricey models combining nippy acceleration and sharp response to maintain a place in the madcap motorway rushes and with flexibility along the bumpy and dodgy narrow country lanes. The car is packed with smart ass technology - a piece of which is an astute aid when your arms are loaded with shopping or whatever. You can open the rear tailgate with a kicking motion beneath the rear bumper. When you consider all the stylish and outstanding Puma attributes and the clever thinking that has gone into them, you could be forgiven for imagining the price tag will be formidable. Wrong! A mild 125 hp version will set you back around twenty grand. If that is not a deal in comparison to its rivals in the overcrowded SUV market I do not know what is. My advice? Go for it. Performance: 125HP. Speed: 0-62 mph in 9.8 seconds. Top speed 119 mph. Cost £20,845...but haggle!!!!

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POEMCORNER OUUR HEROES I’ll tell you a tale, that’s been recently written. Of a powerful army, so Great it saved Britain. They didn’t have bombs and they didn’t have planes. They fought with their hearts and they fought with their brains. They didn’t have bullets, armed just with a mask. We sent them to war, with one simple task. To show us the way, to lead and inspire us. To protect us from harm and fight off the virus. It couldn’t be stopped by our bullet proof vests. An invisible enemy, invaded our chests. So we called on our weapon, our soldiers in Blue. “All Doctors, All Nurses, Your Country needs you”. We clapped on our streets, hearts bursting with pride. As they went off to war, while we stayed inside. They struggled at first, as they searched for supplies. But they stared down the virus, in the whites of its eyes. They leaped from the trenches and didn’t think twice. Some never came back, the ultimate price. So tired, so weary, yet still they fought on. As the virus was beaten and the battle was won. The many of us, owe so much, to so few. The brave and the bold, our heroes in Blue. So let’s line the streets and remember our debt. We love you, our heroes, Lest we forget.

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paella-style chicken chipolatas Love paella? Then have a go at this spin on the classic Spanish dish using tasty chicken chipolatas. Save the extra oil from the jar of peppers and use in salad dressings or to fry vegetables. Delicious served with a smooth red wine like rioja.

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1. Drain the peppers, reserving the oil. Heat 1 tbsp of the oil in a large frying pan or shallow casserole dish over a medium-high heat and fry the chicken chipolatas, turning regularly, for 8-10 minutes, until golden all over; lift out of the pan and set aside. 2. Add the garlic, tomatoes and paprika to the pan, season and fry for 2-3 minutes until most of the water from the tomatoes has evaporated. Stir in the rice, drained peppers and the runner beans, then tip in the chicken stock. Bring to a simmer, return the chipolatas to the pan and nestle in the rosemary sprigs. Simmer briskly for 10 minutes, then turn to the lowest heat, cover with a lid (or a sheet of foil) and simmer very gently for 5 minutes until the sausages are cooked through and the rice is tender. 3. Take the pan off the heat and rest for 5 minutes. Serve with lemon wedges and a green salad, if liked.

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1. What food makes up nearly all (around 99%) of a Giant Panda’s diet? 2. True or false? Mice live for up to 10 years. 3. What is the name of the phobia that involves an abnormal fear of spiders? 4. What is the largest type of ‘big cat’ in the world? 5. True or false? Crocodiles have no sweat glands so they use their mouths to release heat. 6. Are butterflies insects? 7. What are female elephants called? 8. True or false? Bats are mammals. 9. Bees are found on every continent of earth except for one, which is it? 10. True or false? Cats spend an average of 13 to 14 hours a day sleeping. 11. What is the fastest land animal in the world? 12. A ‘doe’ is what kind of animal? 13. True or false? Cougar’s are herbivores. 14. Groups of lions are known as what? 15. Is a dolphin a mammal? 16. What is the largest land animal in the world? 17. True of false? Snakes have slimy skin. 18. What is the only continent on earth where Giraffes live in the wild? 19. How many pairs of wings does a bee have? 20. What type of animal is the largest primate in the world? 21. Is a shark a fish or a mammal? 22. What is the most recognizable feature of a hedgehog’s appearance? 23. True or false? Owls are far-sighted, meaning that anything within a few inches of their eyes can’t be seen properly. 24. What is the name of an adult female horse? 25. What are baby goats called? 26. What is the tallest animal in the world? 27. True or false? Rabbits are born blind. 28. What is the most recognizable physical feature of the male lion? 29. How many legs does a spider have? 30. The crocodile species is believed to have been around for how long? 2 million years or 200 million years?

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SURREY LIBRARIES

SHUT BUT STILL OPEN! The doors of your local library may have shut at the end of March but we are still open online at surreycc.gov.uk/libraries with even more resources than before. We have a new page, full of ideas and resources for children and young people and another with services, information and resources for adults. And, if you’re not already a member you can join online. It’s free! Are you missing your regular visits to the library? Why not explore our website and Facebook page to see how we can help. + Join our online events including Rhymetime and Storytime on Facebook + Borrow e-books and e-audio books to read at home + Visit Pressreader to read daily local and international newspapers + View e-magazines and e-comics including National Geographic, The Week, New Scientist, Marvel and Disney on Pressreader and RBdigital + Join an online reading group or borrow multiple copies of select e-books for your own reading group + Learn something new on the Great Courses Libraries Collection on RBdigital + Listen to some music from the amazing range of albums on the Naxos Music Library Finally, don’t worry about any library books you already have as you can keep them until at least the beginning of July. Check for your new return date online at https://arena. surreylibraries.org/web/arena/protected/view-or-renew-my-loans. We hope to see you soon but in the meantime check in with us online or on Twitter. We’d love to hear from you!

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puzzle solutions BEATLES SONG PUZZLE PAGE 12 We were told there were 39 songs in this picture. In the office we managed to find 43! We have decided that the answers are a matter of individual interpretation! You may find more, or you may find different ones. Perhaps there is no absolute. Hope you enjoyed the quiz.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14.

Norwegian Wood 8 days a Week She Came through the Bathroom Window Taxman Yellow Submarine Maxwell’s Silver Hammer I am the Walrus Glass Onion Helter Skelter Octopus’s Garden Strawberry Fields Forever Penny Lane Here, There and Everywhere She’s Leaving Home

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Ticket to Ride Lovely Rita Doctor Robert Long and Winding Road Hello, Goodbye Fixing a Hole Her Majesty Twist & Shout Birthday Come Together Fool on the Hill While My Guitar Gently Weeps 27. I Want To Hold your Hand 28. And Your Bird Can Sing

29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43.

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MUSIC MATTERS PAGE 24 1. Zenyatta Mondatta 2. The Carpenters 3. Marvin Gaye 4. Yellow Submarine 5. The Rembrandts 6. The Four Seasons 7. Telly Savalas (played Kojak) 8. David Soul (played Dt Kenneth

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