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ASK BRUCE Read Bruce’s column to read the effects of repetitive running NEW COBHAM SIGN ST ANDREW’S MAY FAIR TOM JONES COMPETITION WHAT’S ON See what’s on in and around Cobham in June SUDOKU & WHAT WORD CITROEN CAR REVIEW WHAT’S COOKING? COMPETITION TIME COBHAM BOOKSHOP REVIEW POEM OF THE MONTH ELMBRIDGE VOLUNTEERS CROSSWORD PUZZLE HANNAH’S YARD USEFUL NUMBERS CHURCH SERVICES PUZZLE SOLUTIONS ADVERTISERS’ INDEX
The months are certainly skipping by faster than ever this year, how can it be June already? Have you spotted the beautiful new COBHAM sign down by the riverside? We were delighted to attend the official unveiling ceremony and we share coverage with you in this issue. What a wonderful addition to the town and to this pretty site. This is another great achievement by The Cobham Conservation and Heritage Trust. Well done indeed. Also within, some delightful coverage of the St. Andrew’s School Summer Fair. What a fantastic day, which is reflected in the amount of money raised for the school on the day! Very well done to everyone involved in the organisation of this fun-packed and popular event. There is a slightly musical theme to this issue, with a great competition offering the chance to win 2 tickets to go and see Mr. Tom Jones performing live in nearby Esher this summer. I must confess to not being a massive fan BUT I once saw him on stage at an Amnesty International concert alongside many other acts and he was amazing! He is such a showman and he certainly stood out amongst the acts that night. This is a great prize, so do have a go… remember, you’ve got to be in it to win it! And funnily enough, our Poem of the Month gives Tom a mention too, check it out! Another competition, not musical this time, but offering the chance to win a signed postcard-sized photo of Lewis Hamilton. This might be an easy question for many of you motor racing fans out there, so why not give it go? It’s a busy time of year and we have details of many other local events, too many to mention here, so I hope you can find something that tickles your fancy. Until next time, do take care… Warmest regards,
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PLAYING BALL Look Local reader Peggy has a working cocker spaniel who loves to play ball over and over again. Peggy asks: will this repetitive running after the ball damage his leg joints or, as a working dog, is he able to withstand a lot of exercise? It’s great your dog loves to play, Peggy, but the intensity of this repetitive activity could be doing him more harm than good. Chasing after a ball if done to excess can be harmful for dogs, even fit working dogs. Very often, they get too tired, but it takes a while for you to realise this, and by the time you do, they will have become overtired, over-exercised and will have risked putting unnecessary pressure on their joints. The sudden changes of direction that are involved in playing ball can also put too much stress on your dog’s legs, so try to avoid this. It’s best not to overdo any one activity. As with all things, everything in moderation is fine. Look for alternative types of play instead. Spaniels are well known for their intelligence as well as their high energy levels. Why not introduce a slower form of play where they need to engage their mind, such as hiding the favoured ball or some dog treats in a small space for them to sniff out? Still great fun, but much kinder on the joints. Bruce Casalis is director & founder of Bruce’s Doggy Day Care, a multi-award winning business in Cobham. Do you have any dog training or canine behavioural questions which you would like to ask Bruce? Send your questions to :-
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ave you seen the new Cobham Village sign yet? Commissioned by the Cobham Conservation Heritage Trust, it is a very attractive addition to the Riverhill area of Cobham and an example of craftsmanship at its best. Following the example of the residents of Downside who had erected a village sign a few years ago, the Heritage Trust came up with a design showing Cobham Mill, an iconic and popular landmark in the centre of Cobham. The attractive wrought iron sign is the work of Black Forge Art, a small business which is recognised for its ability to listen to local ideas, look at the surroundings and come up with a design and style which captures the best of the area. This has certainly been achieved with the new Cobham Village sign. Riverhill is the brainchild of the Cobham Heritage Trust, and although next to the busy A245, it enables young and old to enjoy the river and beautiful green
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space in the heart of the village. The village Ssgn was officially unveiled by the Mayor of the Borough of Elmbridge, Cllr Mrs Tannia Shipley, at a small gathering of members, friends and supporters of the Heritage Trust on Friday 5th May. The Chairman of the Trust, Sir Gerald Archer, welcomed the Mayor and her consort, Mr Nigel Shipley, Cllr Mrs Janet Turner, Portfolio Holder for Leisure and Cultural Services, local councillors and other guests. In his remarks, Sir Gerry stressed that the project was helped along because of the close partnership the Trust had with the officers and members of Elmbridge Borough Council, in this case Leisure and Cultural Services. The Mayor paid tribute to the Trust for its hard work and enthusiasm in helping to ensure that Cobham retained its village atmosphere as an attractive place to live, and said that she and her husband always enjoyed coming to the village.
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The beach-themed May Fair at St Andrew’s CE Primary School brought wave upon wave of success as the community flocked to ‘Cobham-on-Sea’, the bravest showing off their Hawaiian shirts and Bermuda shorts. The sun graced the occasion intermittently, but the warmth of the welcoming atmosphere, noted by guests including the Mayor of Elmbridge, Tannia Shipley, was the outstanding feature. An array of stalls and activities, including a dog show, courtesy of the West Surrey Dog Club, enabled all
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the staff, children and their families to be transported - in their minds at least - to the coast. Thanks to a cast of 100s on the day and to the magnificent teamwork of the St Andrew’s School Association (SASA), a profit in excess of £7,000 was made. SASA Chair Sharron Eklo was delighted with this outcome, aware of the significant contributions from local businesses. Headteacher Andrew Tulloch commented that the school’s dream of a traversing wall and other outside play features is no longer a ‘sandcastle in the air’.
St Andrew’s C of E Primary School
Our May fair raised £7,000 !!! We would like to sincerely thank
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Join in the conversation online #JCLive17 1. Your popularity never seems to wane and your fanbase continues to attract new, younger generations. Why do you think that is? It’s unavoidable and true that all performers and artists go through ups and downs. The only thing you can do is have confidence in yourself and your abilities and hope that the work you do is well received. It’s impossible to predict that moment in time when somebody who sees you will be the person who will offer the next opportunity. And who knows where that opportunity will lead? 2. You’ve played at Sandown Park racecourse before (3 years since the last time). What is it about the racecourse shows that you enjoy playing, as we know you have done a few for The Jockey Club Live around the UK before? The racecourses put on a great night out for everyone. Who wouldn’t want to come to see the world’s best horses and jockeys run, have excellent food and drink, have great fun with their friends and see top-notch entertainment? 3. What can people who haven’t seen you before expect from a Tom Jones concert? If someone hasn’t seen me live before, they will get more than they ever imagined. This is the same for all live performances (if they’re good), and it’s the reason why people spend their hard-earned money and precious time to go out and experience a live show: they’ll get to know the performer much better and will be taken to a
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wonderful place. 4. If there were one show that you’ve done during your career that you could relive, which one would it be and why? You can never relive the past in the same way, so although I appreciate and enjoy the memories, I always look to the future. 5. With such a catalogue and recent criticallyacclaimed albums, how do you keep your set lists interesting for you, but also ensure your audience goes home happy? By mixing it all up and keeping things fresh. Actually, most people are delighted by surprises. They feel invigorated when they’ve experienced something unexpected. There are a few things I keep the same as well, simply because they are so good as they are. 6. It’s fair to say you’ve recorded a lot of different musical styles throughout your career. Have there been any genres that you haven’t done and would like to explore, or some that you just don’t want to touch? Although I’ve been pretty flexible over the years, of course there are genres that I just wouldn’t touch because it wouldn’t sound genuine coming from me. However, there are always elements of things that are worth having a crack at, as you never know if a contribution from me would work as a unique flavour for a producer or artist.
7. We’ve heard that you used to own some horses in the 60s. How hands-on were you and did you get enjoyment out of it? Would you consider ownership again, even as part of a syndicate? I love horses but never had the time to be very handson. I left that to the experts. I never thought about an investment, but perhaps I will! 8. It’s great that you’re back with The Voice. Was it an easy decision to make when ITV got in touch? Once I got the measure of things from the producers, it was an easy decision. I had such a great time with my fellow coaches this year, and the whole ITV production team was excellent to work with.
9. Does the fact it’s on ITV rather than the BBC make any difference to how the show is working and the chances open to the acts coming through the series? Well, that depends on so many things. The fact that ITV is a commercial venture does help the record company integrate into the process, but ultimately there are so many factors at work that contribute to the success of an artist. Being on The Voice is just one opportunity, and it’s a helluva test of talent and personality. If the contestant can get through to any point in the show, then take away what they’ve learned, they’ll be better off for it.
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Join us for a week of various musical delights, in the mystical follies at Painshill. Enjoy a glass of Painshill Sparkling Wine in our magical Crystal Grotto or beautifully landscaped Amphitheatre, whilst listening to the fabulous sounds of the Surrey Cantata Choir, Yehudi Menuhin School, Jazz Trio or Jazz Quartet. Adults: £22 Members £15... includes a glass of painshill sparkling wine
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TUESDAY 27TH JUNE 2017 | 2.00PM Lady with the Lamp by Paul Whittle with the Civil Service Pensioners’ Alliance Girl Guide Hut, Marion Hill House, Tadworth Avenue, New Malden KT3 6DJ
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1. The wave behind a boat 2. Lady (slang), hop 3. Automobile, green light 4. 2 dice 5. This ___ that, rifle 6. 5th letter, harbour 7. Make the 11th letter stumble 8. Sack the plumbing 9. Fish catcher, play opposite 10. Street, 5th & 15th letter See how many you can solve?
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Ted Macauley test drives the new 1.2 Citroen C3
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don’t know whether it’s because of my Hollywood handsome looks, but ego-tripping conceit apart, I attracted a whole new wave of stares and intensely curious glances a couple of weeks back. Then I realised it was not so much me as my transport. A rather funky, if not quite off-the-wall but certainly gaudy so-called super-mini…the latest offering from Citroen in the guise of the C3. Or should that be C-Me? Geddit? Mercifully, as it was a beamingly bright day when it was delivered to ChezMac, I was wearing sunglasses to rescue me from the glare of the stark red, white and blue presence on my drive. Possibly no coincidence either (and probably little to do with the sunshine) that the delivery man was similarly bespectacled. I could have mistaken it for a rather more colourful Royal Mail delivery vehicle or a mobile advertising extravaganza, seeking to advertise and spread Manchester United’s worldwide fan base. Whatever…it glowed. Positively GLOWED. Eliminating any affection I might have nurtured. Proof that I was not being over-sensitive to its eye-catchiness was the ceaseless attention paid to it when I gave it a squirt around the masses of the M25’s denizens, or around Elmbridge, and then as the blinding backdrop to my favourite rural diner. ‘Show off!’ joked an old friend as he smoothed away in his midnight blue Bentley. ‘Knowing you, you will enjoy riding around on that rainbow,’ he sniggered. And this was only my first day. I had another six to go. I was puzzled by the array of oddball lumps along the waistline base of the door. Never seen anything like it before. So why are they there? What are they? They look like DIY gone wrong. The answer, according to Citroen, is that they are a practicality, air bumps, easily-replaceable plastic panels, an optional add-on
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to do an urban protection job…in other words, to swallow and soak up any dents administered by careless fellow parkers. Try as it might, Citroen has never been a serious challenge to the equivalent VWs and Fords, which are much, much more useful, sharper and better value rivals in a hotly-contested market. And in my humble opinion, that situation is unlikely to change very much, despite the efforts of the designers in their revitalised updating and upgrading mood. Alright, I admit I may sound like a conservative old grouch, so what are the car’s good points? Its cockpit rejoices in a comfy show of the sort of seating materials that you might see on your fireside three-piece suite. And the infotainment touch screen is a huge improvement, both in the clarity of its graphics and its prompt responses. What’s more, if you are involved in a pile-up, the dash-cam option retains footage of the incident just before and following the impact. And you can tweet and send off instagrams if, say, you are enjoying the view ahead or have just caught sight of a nice rear scene. All you have to do is press a button on the mirror and it will beam the snap to an app on your phone and then send on. And for a little car, it doesn’t labour during motorway effort, even though there’s a noisy windy reminder that you are on the move. But you would not want to be a long-legged six-footer like me on the rather cramped rear seats. My verdict: I would venture to suggest that the colourfully glowing C3 that I tested is a car for the young or young at heart. And that excludes me. Specification: Model: C3. Engine1.2. BHP 82. Acceleration: 0-62 mph in 12.3 secs. MPG:61.4. Price £14.035. I am now really, really looking forward to my next test drive... in the much-heralded Peugeot 3008 SUV. Bring it on...
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INGREDIENTS 200g pack 2 Waitrose British Cooked Chicken Skinless Breast Fillets 90g Cooks’ Ingredients Smoked Ham Batons 120g Président The Emmental Grated 150g essential Waitrose Reduced Fat Soured Cream 2 tbsp chopped fresh tarragon
8 frozen puff pastry squares, thawed according to packet instructions 1 medium essential Waitrose Free Range Egg, lightly beaten 2 tsp nigella seeds Mixed salad, to serve
METHOD
1. Preheat the oven to 220ºC, Gas Mark 7. Roughly chop the chicken & place in a large bowl. Stir in the ham, Emmental, soured cream and tarragon. 2. Divide the mixture between the pastry squares. Brush the border with a little water then fold in half diagonally to enclose the filling and form triangular parcels. Using a fork or your fingers, press or pinch the edges together to seal. 3. Transfer the parcels to 1-2 large non-stick baking sheets, leaving enough room between each to puff up. Brush with beaten egg, sprinkle with nigella seeds and bake for 20-25 minutes until puffed, golden and piping hot in the centre. Serve warm or cold with salad.
Serves: 8 Preparation time: :15 minutes Cooking time: 25minutes Recipe reproduced by kind permission of Waitrose. Over 5,000 recipes can be found at www.waitrose.com/recipes
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We are delighted to bring you Competition with a great Prize kindly provided by Mr Ted Macauley, our very own Look Local Motor Head... ‘You may have gathered from my review this month that driving the Citroen C3 didn’t exactly bring out the Lewis Hamilton in me!’ That was a timely reminder that the charming Mr Hamilton recently gave me an autographed postcard photo of himself and I’d like to offer this as a Look Local competition prize! Just answer the following question for a chance to win...
When, where and for which team, did Lewis Hamilton score his first Formula One victory? Email your answers to: ros@looklocalmagazine.co.uk Competition close date: 14 - 06 - 17 +
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DATES: SATURDAY 22 JULY 1.30pm & SUNDAY 23 JULY 10.30am & 1.30pm Direct from a smash-hit West End season and international tour, We’re Going On Bear Hunt is coming to Dorking Halls. Michael Rosen’s award-winning book is brought vividly and noisily to the stage in director Sally Cookson’s fun-filled adaptation set to Benji Bower’s versatile lively score. Join our intrepid family of adventurers and their musical dog on their quest to find a bear; as they wade through the gigantic swishy swashy grass, the splishy splashy river and the thick oozy, squelchy mud! Expect catchy songs, interactive scenes and plenty of hands-on adventure – plus a few special surprises.
Recommended for ages 3+. Running time: Approx. 55 minutes.
Tickets £13.50; Special Offer: Groups 10+: £11.00 per ticket. Book online at www.dorkinghalls.co.uk or call the Box Office on 01306 Booking link: http://www.dorkinghalls.co.uk/index.cfm?articleid=33559&eventid=28724
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Summer Fun Respite Care Days, Bookham 24 July – 18 August 2017 What?
Summer Fun offers a variety of activities for people with a learning disability plus the opportunity to make friends and have fun during the summer break. Programme includes: V cookery V craft V gardening V sport and fitness V chill time and outings V drama and music
When?
Summer Fun days will run from 9.15am to 4.15pm every weekday between 24 July and 18 August 2017. Call 01372 452608 or email vikki.schadenberg@grangecentre.org.uk The Grange provides high quality housing and training opportunities for adults with disabilities. Registered Charity No 207740.
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I’d Die For You and Other Lost Stories by F Scott Fitzgerald (Hardback £16.99) A collection of the last remaining unpublished stories of Scott Fitzgerald. It ranges from work Fitzgerald was unable to sell because its subject matter or style departed from what editors expected in the 1930s to writing submitted to magazines and which was accepted for publication but never printed. The title story ‘I’d Die For You’ draws from the time Fitzgerald spent in the mountains of North Carolina mired in alcoholism, his wife Zelda in a sanatorium nearby. In 1937, Fitzgerald moved to Hollywood with an MGM contract, where he would die in 1940 at 44. An essential addition for all Fitzgerald devotees.
Addlands by Tom Bullough, (Paperback £8.99) For generations, the Hamers have farmed land at the Funnon, their home in the Welsh borders....Idris, satisfied with the old ways of the plough and his intimate knowledge of his land and beasts, avoiding sin, his mind and body carrying memories of the First World War, Etty, his young wife, more willing to flow with the century’s changing tides to keep the family alive. Oliver, their son, is both farmer and fighter, whose legend grows in the community. The depth of knowledge and communication with the landscape of this farming family is powerfully told. As the century progresses and each generation shows its own character, the gains and losses of history are felt profoundly. A compelling and intimate novel.
All That Man Is by David Szalay (Paperback £8.99) Nine men of different ages are visited at formative points in their lives, from teenage to old age, in this uncompromising and original novel. It is as the men get older that their stories really start to grip. Their characters are more fixed, it is harder to change, decisions have bigger consequences, as there is more at stake. Szalay reveals the mistakes that men are led to make in modern European society, chasing money instead of meaning, presenting an image to other men. As each new character emerges, the realisation grows more profound and the interactions with colleagues, friends and family bring each man closer to a true glimpse of himself and the life he has chosen.
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onquest Art is a unique charity, inspiring people with disabilities & long-term health issues to discover their creative energy & build self-confidence through art. Your few hours a week could make a real difference to people’s lives. We are seeking volunteer helpers willing to start up & support our Conquest Art Cobham Group. The group will either be held on a Mon or Fri. Not every volunteer needs artistic ability, but you do need to be a ‘people person’ - enthusiastic & ready to help create a friendly, welcoming environment where members feel relaxed & able to make the most of their time with us. As a volunteer, you will be part of a team. A good team will include organisational skills, artistic experience, finance management & making the refreshments. Volunteers are the people who make Conquest Art possible. Could you join the team? Please contact us for more info & we can arrange for you to visit an phone Tina 020 3044 2731 existing group to see what the role involves & to meet the other email enquiries@conquestart.org volunteers & members. website www.conquestart.org
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This guide about backing up our computers was written by Les Beer, from Tecres in Leatherhead, which has been providing computer solutions since 1989. 01372 370300
We have previously reported on the variety of email and telephone scams where fraudsters have attempted to gain control of your computer and then claim that they can “fix” problems for a very tidy sum. These scammers are still very active in our area, so be cautious. Our advice is don’t open unexpected emails with attachments and don’t entertain unexpected phone calls which claim to be from any of the large IT manufacturers such as Microsoft: they are unlikely to be calling you. The scammers have become more confident in their methods. Recently, there was a report that both Google and Facebook were taken for more than $100m in a fraud lasting from 2013 to 2015. Further information can be obtained on http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/ technology-39744007. If you feel you have been a victim and you would like your equipment checked over, please do get in touch, as this is something we have carried out for many concerned users. Data backup and security Probably the most important thing about your computer is the data is holds, whether this is your documents or photos or music collection. The most
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mechanical component of your computer-, and therfeore the most unreliable, is the hard drive where your data is stored. We have seen an increasingly high number of failed drives recently, where the users have no backup and this is the only copy. There are some really simple steps to back up your data and remove your reliance on having all your data in one place. The most common options are: • USB external drive - this plugs straight into your machine and you create a copy of the required information. The benefits are it’s low-cost, starting at £55.00, and reasonably quick; the disadvantages are the external drives can fail, the copying is often a manual process and can be overlooked, and only available to that one user. • Network-attached storage (NAS) - this plugs into your router. The advantages are that many users can access the information, many hard drives can be in a NAS, thus offering greater resilience and capacity,. The disadvantages are that it’s a bit slower to copy large volumes of data to, and at a higher cost. If the NAS is in the same building as the computers, all data could still be lost if you suffer a flood or fire. • The Cloud - we have a facility where your data is automatically backed up as soon as it is created. The data is copied offsite and has full security, encryption and protection. The disadvantage is that sometimes, copying large amounts of data can take a while. This backup facility is included as part of our Total Care package.This is the backup most businesses are using.
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Top of the Pops When asked about my recollections of Top of the Pops, my memories are usually entwined with those of John Peel. I felt blessed to be cast as one half of our DJ duo, The Rhythm Pals, which allowed us to to be a bit silly (OK, more than a bit ‘silly’), with extravagant costumes and dodgy gags, As John’s widow Sheila wrote in her contribution to Peely’s biography, Margrave of the Marshes, we took turns in coming up with an absurd theme to run through any given Top of the Pops. I would often arrive home after one of our Top of the Pops sessions with stomach ache from laughing so much at Peel’s banter. Mind you, it didn’t all go smoothly. We ‘worked’ together on TV from the late 70s until the mid 80s but he almost got himself banned forever from an appearance he made on his own in 1968. As Sheila recalls, ‘After introducing himself as “the one that comes on Radio 1 late at night and plays records by sulky Belgian art students dying of TB”, he was supposed to say instead “here’s the latest happening platter from Amen Corner”, or words to that effect, but nothing came to mind, as his usually fertile brain had gone blank. As John tiptoed towards the exit after the show had finished, the producer spotted him, stamped over and said “I’ll make sure you never work in television again.” ‘ Those were among the most wonderfully thrilling words John had ever heard, since he had no desire to set the world of television aflame with his undisputed talents in front of the camera, and that was the way it was until a decade later, when he discovered just how much fun he could have by simply being himself. I’ll have to trawl through the archives to find some merriment of his later career on TOTP when the Rhythm Pals gave him a new lease of life.
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SAT 1ST, SUN 2ND, SAT 8TH & SUN 9TH JULY 2017 A love triangle, mistaken identity, gender confusion, broad humour and elegant wit...Twelfth Night, one of Shakespeare’s most popular works, offers an amusing and moving experience for adults and children alike. Performances are on Sat 1, Sun 2, Sat 8 and Sun 9 July at Polesden Lacey Open Air Theatre - 3pm matinees - the Theatre Lawn opens for picnicking from 1.30pm. Bring a picnic, blanket or chairs and enjoy a wonderful afternoon’s entertainment for all the family. Two covered areas available.
Tickets £12, group rates available and all u16s free. Tickets: 01306 881 717 or by direct link to each performance through the website:
www.polesdenlaceyshakespeare.co.uk
Also, Polesden Lacey Shakespeare, with the Cat’s Grin Theatre Company, presents Pop Up Shakespeare, family-friendly scenes from the Bard’s most treasured plays in the beautiful gardens at Polesden Lacey, repeated during the afternoon… all accompanied by authentic music on authentic instruments. Audience participation encouraged, especially from children! Free to all visitors to Polesden Lacey. Sat 17th & Sat 24th June from1.30pm
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OSCAR’S
DOG AND CAT GR OOMING PARLOUR After 8 years in Fetcham, Oscar’s Grooming Parlour has moved to some larger premises in Bookham & we look forward very much to welcoming old & new customers to our new premises. All dogs, cats, rabbits and guinea pigs are welcome. No cages are used. Dogs are free to walk around the parlour, and on a sunny day, they can enjoy the large, secure garden.
WE OFFER bathing, claw cutting, clipping, scissoring, hand stripping Pick up and drop off available at additional fee
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Out-of-hours Helpline volunteer needed
A charity supporting clients experiencing domestic abuse is looking for a calm person with sympathetic telephone manner and good listening skills. Full training provided. This is a home based role.
Can you spare a few hours a week?
Can you support a local children’s centre with play sessions for under 5’s? We have a variety of roles that you can get involved with at the centre, from helping out with the clinic to play & learn.
Do you have fundraising or networking experience?
ALL TYPES OF CARPET & WOODEN FLOORING SUPPLIED & FITTED • All adaptation work undertaken • AMTICO & KARNDEAN flooring • Natural flooring • Vinyls/wood flooring • Border work • Sand seal wood floors
Domestic & commercial
A charity helping resettle refugees within Elmbridge is looking for a volunteer who can support with fundraising and community relations to join a passionate and committed team.
Interested in wildlife?
A wildlife hospital and rehabilitation centre is looking for volunteers such as animal carers, admin assistants, and receptionists.
Wanted!! Volunteer drivers across Elmbridge
Deliver a daily hot meal (and supper) to elderly residents in Elmbridge in their home during the week and weekends to assist customers to live independently in their home. Times between 11.30am to 1.30pm.
INTERESTED IN ANY OF THOSE ROLES? For more info on these roles & many other volunteering opportunities, please contact Voluntary Action Elmbridge,
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Please call : 01372 463 587 Visit : www.vae.org.uk Or email : contact@vae.org.uk Esher Civic Centre: Monday & Weds 10:00 - 13:00 Walton Library: Wednesday 10:00 - 13:00 Walton Quintet: Tues, Thurs & Friday 10:00 - 13:00
Michelle C Davis BSc(Hons), MChS Chiropodist/Podiatrist Appointments available at Cobham Day Centre Oakdene Road, KT11 2LY To arrange an appointment please call
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Music to my ears I wake up every morning with a singer in my bed They could be male or female. They may be alive or dead It’s Not Unusual to say Tom Jones at times has passed my way And even though he’s had his day His songs still fill my head Standing in the shower or putting on my clothes A new refrain invades my brain – round and round it goes Country music, pop or soul Simply Red or Nat King Cole I’ve absolutely no control From where they come? Who knows? Adele is Chasing Pavements when I hurry down the road An unproductive pastime if the honest truth be known James Taylor turned up last weekend Reminding me I’ve Got a Friend Will these intrusions never end To change the Status Quo Britney, Rod and Elton all penetrate my brain I think I’m going Gaga. I cannot stand the strain I have to say just Yesterday All the Beatles came to play They Pleased themselves! Then went away Help! I’ve gone insane.
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inger-songwriter and Radio Two favourite Gordon Haskell has returned home to the UK, following eight years enjoying the Greek sunshine. He is set to play the Harlequin Theatre, Redhill, on Friday 2 June. Celebrating his 70th year, the writer of 400,000-selling ‘How Wonderful You Are’ - BBC Radio Two’s most requested song – is to perform a headline second set in concert, featuring songs from his jazz/blues/soulinfluenced songbook and including hits from his platinum-selling album Harry’s Bar. The show at the Harlequin Theatre forms part of a South of England ‘Timeless Tour 2017’, with plans to play the Midlands and North of England later in the year. Opening the night will be musical collective Hannah’s Yard, featuring the beautifully understated voice of 20 year old vocalist, Hannah Layton Turner. Since being
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spotted by BBC Introducing, Hannah’s Yard has received considerable BBC regional radio airplay for each of their four acoustic pop single releases – think Norah Jones meets Fairground Attraction. DJs Alex Lester and Janice Long each supported the collective’s singles on their BBC Radio Two shows. Expect to hear original songs from their forthcoming debut album Beginnings, along with an eclectic mix of covers - hits from Sam Smith to James Taylor, Jack Johnson to Carole King, all given the unique Hannah’s Yard twist. Priced at £21.50, tickets for this unique night are selling fast. Visit http://www.harlequintheatre.co.uk/ for further information and phone 01737 276500 for the box office. This promises to be an exclusive warm and intimate evening of acoustic music from artists with some 50 years between them. www.gordonhaskell.com | www.hannahsyard.com
Balsam Bashing - Saturday 10th June Transition Cobham will be joining up with Cobham Conservation & Heritage Trust to form a “balsam bashing” party on Saturday 10th June. Join us at Riverhill at 10 a.m. Himalayan balsam is an imported, and now making Cobham healthier, invasive, relative of the busy Lizzie, and reaches well happier and more resilient over head height. It is a major weed problem, especially on riverbanks, with each plant producing up to 800 seeds which can be dispersed widely as the ripe seedpods shoot their seeds up to 7m away. It grows rapidly and spreads quickly, smothering native plants as it goes. Considerable progress has been made in reducing it from beside the walk alongside the River Mole but the fight must be continued. We would like you to also report on other weeds that cause problems. The notorious Japanese knotweed, giant hogweed, bamboo and even our native ragwort need to be controlled early. If you’d like to join us, please visit www.transitioncobham.org.uk for more information. search for Transition Cobham
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To report local incidents.............................. 1 0 1 Surrey Bus Services...................... 01483 506919 Train information...................... 0845 748 4950 DENTISTS National Rail Enquiries.............. 0845 748 4950 Dental Surgery of Cobham....... 01932 863416 Beech House Dental Surgery....... 01932 862290 SCHOOLS Hollyhedge Dental...................... 01932 865888 ACS Cobham International School . 01932 867251 ABC Dental Surgery................... 01932 589888 Claremont Fan Court School...01372 473624 Danes Hill School....................... 01932 842509 VILLAGE HALLS Cobham Village Hall.................. 01932 867870 Feltonfleet School........................ 01932 862264 United Reformed ....................... 01932 864769 Notre Dame School.................... 01932 869991 Parkside School........................... 01932 862749 Downside Village Hall................ 01932 865414 Reed’s School.............................. 01932 869044 Stoke d’Abernon Guide Hut....... 01372 843046 St Andrew’s Primary School........ 01932 863452 Stoke d’Abernon......................... 01932 864166 St Matthew’s C of E Infant Sch.01932 863212 COUNCILS & SERVICE St Teresa’s Junior........................ 01372 452037 Elmbridge Borough Council....... 01372 474474 St Teresa’s Senior........................ 01372 452037 Surrey County Council............... 08456 009009 Yehudi Menuhin School of Music 01932 864739 Cobham Library....................... 08456 009 009 Cobham Free School ............... 03303 300237 Local storage............................... 01372 457855 MEDICAL Citizens’ Advice Bureau.............. 01372 464770 Cobham Day Surgery ................. 01932 588400 VETERINARY SURGEONS St Peter’s A&E............................ 01932 872000 John Ball & Associates................ 01932 868786 Royal Surrey Hospital................. 01483 464002 Henderson Keywood & Ptners.....01932 864671 Non-emergency NHS Help..............................111 Cobham Veterinary Centre......... 01932 868786 St John Ambulance ........................... 07900 910292 Cobham Park Veterinary Clinic....01932 590022 CHURCHES Beech House Veterinary Centre.....01932 868688 Cobham Methodist Church........ 01932 586988 CHEMISTS Cobham Presbyterian Church..... 01932 429511 Lloyds Pharmacy......................... 01932 862113 Sacred Heart Catholic Church.... 01932 862518 Rowlands Pharmacy (Med Cent)......01932 862965 St Andrew’s Church (C of E) ..... 01932 867883 Sainsbury Pharmacy.................... 01932 866488 United Reformed Church........... 01932 586988 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.
SundaySERVICES AT ST ANDREW’S CHURCH
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CHURCH GATE HOUSE, A LOVELY HALL SET IN A BEAUTIFUL GARDEN BY THE RIVER MOLE, IS AVAILABLE TO HIRE CONTACT THE PARISH OFFICE (01932 867883 or parishoffice@standrewscobham.org.uk) FOR MORE DETAILS
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Able Roofing.............................................................8
MacDonald Fencing & Sons Ltd............................28
AL Services..............................................................46
Meejana Lebanese Restaurant..................................44
Andy’s Garden Services............................................44
Mobile Curtain Studio............................................51
Astek Dental...........................................................29
MPS Garden & Est Machinery Ltd.........................59
Bocketts Farm.........................................................49
Music Matters.........................................................45
Bonnie Dogs...........................................................27
Orchard Cottage Dental..........................................12
Bookham Open Gardens.........................................41
Oscars Grooming ...................................................47
Bookham Physiotherapy.....................................18/19 Out on a Limb........................................................47 Boyalls Ironmongery & Doors..................................9
Pest Control............................................................28
Brightercare.............................................................25
Planning and Design...............................................55
Bruce’s Doggy Day Care.....................................10/11 Polesden Lacey Shakespeare.....................................46 Carron Wellings Fitness..........................................13
Pullen Plumbing Services........................................39
Casselden’s Shoes.....................................................45
Rachael Underwood................................................13
CD Sheldon............................................................48
Roofs of Esher.........................................................26
Claremont Fan Court School....................................3
Roots & Shoots.......................................................60
Cleanability.............................................................45
Roxley Models.........................................................35
Clocktower Financial Services...................................2
Silver Arrows...........................................................28
Cobham Beauty & Laser.........................................29
Squires Garden Centre............................................11
Cobham Book Shop Reviews..................................40
St Andrew’s School ...........................................16/17
Computer Fix..........................................................14
Stephen Herman Landscaping ................................55
Conquest Arts.........................................................41
Steve’s Landscapes...................................................10
CT Cars..................................................................33
Stonelab....................................................................8
DB Garden Services................................................59
Sykes & Sykes Decorating.......................................10
Dorking Domestic Appliances.................................19
Tec Res Computer Solutions..............................42/43
Downs Solicitors LLP................................................6
The Cobham Book..................................................40
DPB Pristine Oven Cleaning...................................19
The Grange ............................................................38
Dream Doors............................................................4
The Plough Pub - Effingham...................................23
Elite Tree Care.........................................................39
The Potting Shed.....................................................48
F&S Plumbing and Heating Svs..............................27
The Prestige Flooring Company...............................7
Falcon Services........................................................14
The Vineries ......................................................30/31
Foot Care – Michelle Davis.....................................49
Trestle Decorating...................................................46
Harvey Fab..............................................................51
Willow Landscapes..................................................51
Hollyhedge Dental .................................................37 HRS Roofing..........................................................37
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Lodge Brothers Funeral Directors............................22 DESIGNED & SET BY KIRSTY HAMILTON
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Based in Merrow and established in 1992, Roots & Shoots is a family-run tree care company which offers a professional and comprehensive arboricultural and landscaping service. We take great pride in our reputation and we offer all our clients a professional, courteous, and personal service. All our tree work is done to British Standards 3998 and is carried out to the highest standards by qualified staff.
We aim to ensure the conservation of trees through proper pruning practices. By embracing the latest research and modern techniques we provide the very best care for your trees, and with this in mind, we are happy to provide free advice and estimates. QualifiEd and insurEd 24hr EMErgEncy sErvicE frEE QuoTaTions