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Contents 10 BENJI’S SONG 12 ASTEK Q&A 12 20 22 24 34 36 44 47 52 57 58 60 61 61 62

Read Astek’s monthly column about dentures. BE IN THE KITCHEN NORBURY PARK VOLUNTEERS SUDOKU & DIGI-SEARCH ALL SAINTS COFFEE SHOP WHAT’S ON See what’s on in and around Bookham in April. CROSSWORD PUZZLE GARDENING MATTERS MUSIC MATTERS BOOKHAM RESIDENTS’ ASSOC CHURCH SERVICES SURREY POLICE PAGE USEFUL NUMBERS LIBRARY NOTICE PUZZLE SOLUTIONS ADVERTISERS’ INDEX

From the EDITOR

Happy Easter and welcome to our action-packed April issue! What a month it’s been... snow, rain, wind and sun! But at last I can see some delicate green leaves unfolding on the trees in my garden and I’m looking forward to the first blossoms appearing any day now. Having said that, who knows, by the time you read this, Bookham could be covered by a blanket of snow again! We’ve had a lovely time this month visiting some wonderful local people and venues and we’ve received a selection of interesting local information to share with you too. Firstly, a heart-wrenching tale from a local grandma in the form of a lovely poem, telling the plight of her 3 year old grandson, Benji. My heart went out to him and his family and I hope that, by sharing his story, we can help this little chap. Thank you, Tessa, for sending us your poem. It’s a pleasure to include it this month for you and for Benji. We are also delighted to tell you about a lovely little book by Bookham resident, Mr Barry Southam. We enjoyed meeting Barry at his home; he is an inspiration and his book is very thoughtprovoking. Take a look at page 14 to find out all about it. If you enjoy a good cup of coffee in a relaxed and comfortable environment, we highly recommend the AllSaints BFree Café on Kingston Road, Leatherhead, where we went to sample the coffee and find out all about this fabulous local charity, see page 24 for more details. I’m sure, like us, you’ll enjoy your visit and will be tempted to pop along regularly. Such nice people doing such great work for the community and offering a really wonderful service. There’s lots more to read about, including a jazz club in Bookham, news about Norbury Park, information about another local author, Monica Weller, and her involvement with a recent BBC series, and so much more. We hope you enjoy this busy spring issue. Wishing you a great month, until next time….

Ros

Ros Rudd - Editor

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Local lady Tessa Wayne has written this lovely poem to her 3 year old deaf grandson who, despite a strong referral from the medical team at St Thomas’, has been refused NHS funding for cochlear implants because of outdated NICE (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence) guidelines. His parents are now having to fundraise (£80,000) for a private operation. St Thomas’ have said he needs cochlear implants urgently in order to fully develop language skills, so they are hoping to raise the funds by his 4th birthday on 29th June this year. Please reach into your pockets if you are able and help this lovely little chap. Contact details and a link are listed below.

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Since you have no voice, sweet Benji, we’ve got to sing out this song To let them know about you and how NICE got it all wrong. You’re feisty and so cuddly, a child of real courage, A true, wonderful blessing and a wisdom beyond your age. Your ears may be broken but your laughter fills the air, Brightening our days from dawn until dusk, You seem without a care. Your brothers are your heroes, they would fight the fight for you, But since they have no voice at all, we’ll sing this song for them too. There are times when confusion darkens your eyes. With silence growing deeper, this is really no surprise. You trust as a child, surely only the best for you? Sorry, little Benji, sometimes adults don’t have a clue. Since you have no voice, sweet Benji, we’ve got to sing out this song To let them know about you and how NICE got things wrong. Those NICE grown-ups with their outdated guidelines have got it all so wrong, One glimpse of your dear face before them, They would have let you sing your own song. So sorry, little Benji, sometimes big people mess things up, But we’ve got your back, little fellow, For your life WILL be a full cup! So, since you have no voice, sweet Benji, we’ve got to sing out this song To let them know about you and how NICE simply got things wrong. (NICE = The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence)

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‘SO THIS IS IT’ LOCAL AUTHOR BARRY SOUTHAM

Recently, we had the great privilege of meeting local Bookham resident, Barry Southam. Barry has written and published a book of short stories - very short stories, they are only 100 words long! Following a history of mental health issues and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Barry, who has many interests, attended a creative writing group which helped him immensely. During his time with the group, he was set the challenge of writing one hundredword stories, based on a particular word or subject, which has culminated in his book. Barry was put in touch with the writing group through a local charity, Work Stress Solutions, which is an Epsom-based charity, providing free services to support individuals to build new skills and develop their potential. The creative writing course aims to reduce stress and anxiety, help with personal development and nurture creativity in a relaxed environment. He has also been supported by Leatherhead-based charity, the Mary Frances Trust, who has been working for over 20 years with people experiencing any kind of emotional or mental distress to help them get on with their lives again. Barry’s book contains 25 short stories and they have made me smile, laugh, hmmm, hah and think! A

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thoroughly enjoyable read that I can fully recommend. Barry has self-published and is very keen to start Book Number 2. For the next one, he has made a list of 175 subjects to write about, not all of which will make the final cut, but a longer book next time, no doubt! Barry’s book, ‘So This Is It’, only costs £1.50 and all proceeds will go towards his next publication. So, if you would like to support Barry in his next project, don’t hesitate, you won’t be disappointed. Copies are available from Wishing Well, 7 High Street, Bookham, or contact Barry direct by email barrybookwriting@ hotmail.com Every year, 1 in 4 people will experience some form of mental health problem. If you or a member of your family or a friend would like help or support from either of the charities mentioned in this feature, their details are as follows: Mary Frances Trust: Website: www.maryfrancestrust.org.uk Email: info@maryfrancestrust.org.uk Telephone number: 01372 375400 Work Stress Solutions: Website: www.workstresssolutions.org.uk Telephone number: 07759 303225

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1. Put the saffron strands in a bowl and pour 2 tablespoons of boiling water over them. Infuse for half an hour. 2. In a large pan, heat the oil. Add the spring onion and cook for 1-2 minutes. Stir in the rice and cook, stirring, for 1-2 minutes. Stir in the saffron, kaffir lime leaf, coconut milk & 1 ladleful of hot stock. 3. Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Stir the rice and as the liquid becomes absorbed, gradually add more stock, a ladle at a time, allowing each ladle to be absorbed before adding the next, and stirring frequently until the rice is cooked, about 20 minutes. 4. Cook the spinach: heat the butter in a large frying pan. Add the spinach leaves and season with salt, black pepper and nutmeg. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the spinach is just wilted. 5. Spoon the risotto into warmed bowls and arrange the spinach on top before serving immediately.

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NORBURY PARK AND OUR VOLUNTEERS

Norbury Park is set in beautiful open countryside and lies within the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. An ancient site, Norbury may have been one of the Mickleham manors mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086. The Locke family built the present Norbury Park house in 1774, and since that time, the house has been altered and changed hands on numerous occasions. Although the house and its grounds are still in private ownership, Norbury Park itself is managed by Surrey Wildlife Trust. Today, the park is managed to provide wildlife-rich habitats and a range of opportunities for public access and recreation. The reserve is made up of a mixture of woodland, grassland and various areas of farmland. Due to the range of habitats, it is an important haven for many plants and animals, and a large part has been designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest and a Special Area of Conservation. Norbury Park Volunteer Group was set up in 2015 and local residents have been fundamental in helping care for the reserve. In the last year alone, the group has achieved so much, from clearing vegetation around a hedge that was planted as a legacy and removing old plastic tree tubes to re-instating electric fencing for cattle grazing on the grassland in Walnut Tree Clump.

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They also did some sterling work in upgrading the existing coppice protection fence in Blackberry Wood. For a short time during this winter, the volunteers helped coppice an area of hazel in Updown Wood. In the past, areas of Norbury have been coppiced regularly - cut down to just above ground level and allowed to regrow - to provide bean and pea sticks and used for hedge-laying materials. This is a traditional practice in woodland management that we use today to encourage diversity in wildlife. In springtime, the woodland floor is covered with bluebells which attracts numerous feeding insects. Also very recently, the group cleared overgrown vegetation along the bridleway near to the old London Road Bridge and repaired a broken bar way. Norbury Park Volunteer Group meets every third Friday of the month, carrying out various activities to preserve this invaluable area of Surrey countryside. For more information, please contact the volunteering team at volunteers@surreywt.org.uk or sign up online at http://www.surreywildlifetrust.org/how-you-canhelp/volunteer. There has never been a more exciting time to get involved, whether you can spare a few hours or a full day. Volunteering provides a chance to get involved in local wildlife projects, the opportunity to meet new people and makes a positive contribution to looking after the local area.

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Behind the walls of this beautiful converted church is a hidden gem! Rumours of the best coffee in a 10 mile radius had reached our ears. Coffee and cake recommended by experts in this field - cyclists - meant we just had to investigate. Back in 2005, the Leatherhead Youth Project was launched to provide much-needed services for disadvantaged young people in North Leatherhead. Their aim was to help young people be safe, happy, resilient and able to make positive changes in their own lives and in their community. Keen to start a business that would employ and train local young people struggling to secure employment elsewhere, they decided to open a speciality coffee shop. In 2014, AllSaints (aka Bfree Youth Café) was born. We went along to meet Matt Flemming and his team and to try their famous coffee. And it was really good! Offered the choice of cow’s milk, oat milk or almond milk, we chose the oat milk for our cappuccinos. Using Java coffee beans roasted only up the road in Woking, the coffee was hot, smooth and very fresh. All Saints is a speciality coffee shop and sandwich company which serves fabulous coffee, great food and offers the very best support for local young people. A social enterprise, it provides employment and training to local young people through the government apprenticeship scheme. Run by Matt Fleming, 3

apprentices work and train for a year to obtain their customer service apprenticeship and earn some money whilst doing so. Serving food and drinks from 8am - 3.15pm, there is something for everyone, from breakfast and lunch through to afternoon tea...gluten-free choices too! AllSaints can also provide platters and buffets for corporate events, christenings and wakes. They will source ingredients from local producers and suppliers and cater for your individual needs. At one end of the café, they have space to work. If you wish, you can make use of a ‘hot desk’, with an iMac, and suitable software, which you can hire by the hour, day, week or even month! Free wifi is available throughout the coffee shop to all their customers. For small groups, there is a meeting room with a tall table for presentations, 42inch monitor with Apple TV and HDMI input and three  beautiful stained glass windows for natural light wifi, and special meeting room rates for your food and drinks! Open 8am-3.15pm Monday to Saturday, this is definitely on my list to come back very soon. For more information on Leatherhead Youth Project and AllSaints Speciality Coffee Shop and Sandwich Company, contact them on: Email:hello@allsaints.so Tel no: 01372 889697 - Website: www.allsaints.so All Saints Church, Kingston Rd. Leatherhead. KT22 7BT

First veterinary rate veterinary care foryour yourpets pets First rate care for the comfort of their ownhome home in theincomfort of their own

Independently owned, mobile veterinary clinic run run by by local vetvet Claire Independently owned, mobile veterinary clinic local Claire Neuhoff and backed up by a fully equipped veterinary surgery. Neuhoff and backed up by a fully equipped veterinary surgery. I offer a friendly caring service, putting the needs of your pet first. I offer a friendly caring service, putting the needs of your pet first.

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Leatherhead & District LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY FRESH evidence of the extent of the Roman occupation of Dorking was revealed at a talk to the Leatherhead & District Local History Society at its February meeting in the Letherhead Institute. Mark Davison, local journalist and author, is also a keen metal detecting enthusiast. He told a packed audience about his experiences over the last decade of searching fields between Dorking and Westcott. Presenting some fascinating finds, Mark showed illustrations and samples of the actual artefacts and coins he had unearthed between 2009 and 2017 on land that was originally part of the Denbies estate. The presentation was the result of hundreds of hours of painstaking searching of meadows, pastures, ploughed fields and paddocks. In addition to more than 50 medieval coins, including pennies from the reigns of Henry II, Henry III, Edward I, Edward II, Edward III and Richard II, he had collected a similar number of Roman coins from land between the Curtis Road industrial estate and the north of Westcott village. The coins included a Celtic stater of King Verica, dating from 10 to 30AD, a Roman denarius of Marc Antony and Octavian, a denarius of Sextus Pompey, a general from the late Republic, dated c42BC and minted in Sicily, and another denarius of Philip the Arab, the 33rd Roman Emperor who ruled from 244-249AD.

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Mark had also unearthed one of the first coins ever used, a Celtic potin from the 1st century BC. A Roman silver silique of Emperor Honorius (393-423AD) had been discovered too. Honorius, one of Rome’s weakest emperors, was helpless when the empire collapsed in the 5th century AD. Mark said a Roman road could have run between Dorking and Guildford, and the coins found near Westcott and Dorking could provide further clues for archaeologists developing research along these lines. The area was rich in history. Milton Court, now the home of Unum insurance company, was built between 1608 and 1610 and owned for many years by the Evelyn family. The Milton estate was owned in the 13th century by the nuns of Kilburn Priory in London. Sondes Place farmhouse was probably the site of an earlier estate with links to the Sondes or de la Sondes family in the 14th century. Before the sale in 1921 of large swathes of the Denbies estate, its acreage had covered five parishes, stretching to Bookham and parts of Ranmore and Westcott. The talk was originally to have been given by archaeologist David Williams, head of Surrey’s Portable Antiquities Scheme, but his sudden death on 9 December came as a shock to his colleagues. He had recorded hundreds of Mark’s own finds and having stepped in late as his replacement, Mark paid tribute to him.

Summer Fun in Bookham 9 July â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 17 August 2018 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 9 July and 17 August 2018. 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.

More info at www.grangecentre.org.uk

P O EM CO RN E R . THE HEADLESS SPOOK Whenever I travel on the London Tube, I stare at people, though I know it’s rude, To guess their thoughts, their kind of lives, So it took me somewhat by surprise When opposite me sat a pin-striped suit Apparently worn by a headless spook. “How careless”, I thought, “to lose one’s head”. “Try Lost Property”, I almost said. But it’s unnerving to address an empty space With collar and tie, but no actual face. Was he in banking, insurance or law? Was this a first visit? Had he been before? “Can I offer you dinner?”, said a voice on my right. The seat was empty! – I turned in fright And there, like Alice and the Cheshire Cat, Was this handsome face with a bowler hat. “That would be nice”, I dubiously said, “But how can you manage with only a head? Don’t you think it might be better If you and your body could get together?” My heart gave a lurch as he gave me a smile, “That’s been a problem for quite a while! The waiters, they really haven’t a clue, For dining alone, I need a table for two!!” “How did it happen?”, I ventured to ask. “I lost my head whilst passing through France. My looks belie my age, my dear, And time is timeless in my special sphere. For years I’ve longed to return to my home But over water I’m unable to roam. I’m the very first spirit, he said with pride, To use the ‘Tunnel’ from the other side!!” “Your name”, I asked, and turned to him, “Sidney Carton”, he said, with a disarming grin. ‘A Tale of Two Cities’! I began to drool, I fell for you whilst still at school! Suddenly, his features began to fade, “Don’t go yet!”, I cried, dismayed. He murmured gently, “Till another time, You’d better wake up, it’s the end of the line!!

MARION KEMP

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Jazz on Sundays 55 Church Road, Gt. Bookham KT23 3PQ

All sessions 1:00pm – 4.00pm (unless otherwise stated) DANCING ~ LARGE CAR PARK

Apr 1st No Jazz Apr 8th Freetime Dixie Jass Band (Holland) £15 entry Apr 15th The Jazzaholics with Baby Jools Apr 22nd No Jazz Apr 29th John Maddocks Jazzmen May 6th Yerba Buena Celebration Band May 13th Sussex Jazz Kings May 20th Excell Jazzmen May 27th Sarah Spencer with the Golden Eagle Jazz Band Jun 3rd Southern Revival New Orleans Jazz Band Jun 10th New Orleans Heat Jun 17th No Jazz Jun 24th Gambit Jazzmen Jul 1st Excell Jazzmen Jul 8th Excelsior Vintage Jazzmen Jul 15th John Maddocks Jazzmen (Quintet) Jul 22nd Kevin Scott and his Celebration Four Jul 29th No Jazz - Road Closures Aug 5th Panama Cafe Jazz Band

Aug 12th Sussex Jazz Kings Aug 19th New Orleans Jazz Bandits Aug 26th Yerba Buena Celebration Band Sept 2nd Excelsior Vintage Jazzmen Sept 9th The Black Cat Jazz Band (West Country) Sept 16th Excell Jazzmen with Christine Tyrell Sept 23rd Jazzaholics with Jools Sept 30th Golden Eagle Jazz Band Oct 7th No Jazz Oct 14th Sunset Cafe Stompers Oct 21st No Jazz Oct 28th TJ Johnson‘s Jazz Band Nov 4th John Maddocks Jazzmen Nov 11th New Orleans Heat Nov 18th, 25th and Dec 2nd - No Jazz Dec 9th Reeds United Dec 16th Southern Revival New Orleans Jazz Band Dec 23rd The Black Cat Jazz Band (West Country) Dec 30th No Jazz

Excellent kitchen ~ well-stocked mini bar For all info: Mick 01444 243745 or mickywelstead@gmail.com

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DOG AND CAT GR OOMING PARLOUR After 8 years in Fetcham, Oscarâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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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THE VINERIES NEW SEASON PLANTS NOW AVAILABLE

200,000 geraniums – trailing and upright.

Over 100 varieties & colours. All grown here on our nursery at The Vineries. Spectacular price all season long.

£2.49 or 10 for £20

Home-grown basket and container plants. Over 100 varieties for colour all season long. Including fuchsias, trailing petunias,verbena, Million Bells and many more.

£1.99 or 10 for £17

Home-grown veg to be home grown by you. Including salad leaves, peas, beans, cucumbers, 20+ varieties of tomatoes, courgettes and more.

Pot veg from 99p each

Strip veg (10 plants in a strip) for £1.99

A fantastic range of fruit bushes & plants Producing melons, olives, blueberries, raspberries, rhubarb, currants, gooseberries, to name but a few, plus over 60 varieties of herbs to choose from.

GARDEN CENTRE NEW SEASON PLANTS NOW AVAILABLE

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on a wide range of terracotta & glazed pots.

4 PERENNIALS FOR £10 1 litre square pot perennials. Normally £2.99 each

HARDY FUCHSIAS 3 POTS FOR £12

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DAVID AUSTIN ROSES Still over 200 varieties to choose from.

LOCAL EVENTS - APRIL in the Bookham area

1st - 15th

EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA at Bocketts Farm. Hundreds of gorgeous baby lambs and Meet the Shepherd sessions. Baby chicks & bunnies to meet in Animal Handling; Easter Quiz Trail with chocolate treats! Visit www.bockettsfarm.co.uk for more info.

2nd - 4th

Wild Easter Camp at Painshill Park. Have a wild time this Easter holiday with campfires, bushcraft, wild art, den building & much more! It’s the perfect way to have a fun-filled holiday, with 3 days of adventures (aged 8-13yrs). 9am - 4.30pm. Advance booking required, tickets £40pp. www.painshill.co.uk. Portsmouth Rd, KT11 1JE.

Monday 9th

Bookham Flower Club welcomes Tracey Griffin with her title ‘Inspired by Nature’. 2.15pm at the Old Barn Hall. For more info, 01372 374079 or e.sweeneyoscbam@btinternet.com

Tues 10th

Curzon Country Cinema is showing the multi award-winning ‘3 Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri’ (15). Doors open 2.00 ~ 5.00 ~ 7.40 and ENDS 4.50 ~ 7.30 ~ 10.00. All tickets £6.00. For more info, phone: 01737216183 or email: bmightywurlitzer@hotmail.com

Weds 18th

Transition Bookham open meeting, 7:30 - 9:00pm at St Nicolas Pastoral Centre. Email: transitionbookham@gmail.com. See transitionbookham.org.uk for details.

Friday 20th

The Fureys, Dorking Halls 8.00pm. As part of their 40th anniversary tour, Irish folk legends, The Fureys, are set to perform a night of music, songs and stories. Tickets: £21.50; Friends Of Dorking Halls: £19.50; 10% off for groups of 10 or more. Book online at www.dorkinghalls.co.uk or call the box office on 01306 881717.

Saturday 21st

Talk on ‘Space, Illusion and Other Mysteries’ by Paul Hervey Brooks, 10:15am - 12:30pm at The Old Barn Hall, 55 Church Road, Great Bookham KT23 3PQ Hardy Plants Society - Southern Counties Group. Email: info.hps.scg@gmail.com

Thurs 26th

Sing-a-long-a Beauty & The Beast, Dorking Halls at 7.00pm. Sing-a-long-a Beauty & the Beast is an irresistible celebration of this wonderful family film, full of tears, laughter & magic moments. Tickets cost £18; children: £13; family ticket (2 adults, 2 children): £56. Book online at www.dorkinghalls.co.uk or call the box office on 01306 881717.

Saturday 28th

RNLI Bookham BBQ. Come & enjoy a freshly-cooked sausage in a roll at our very popular BBQ at the top end of Bookham High St. 9am-1pm. Organised by the Bookham & Leatherhead Branch of RNLI, all proceeds go to save lives at sea & on the River Thames. For info about the RNLI, see www.rnli.org or www.rnli-leatherhead.org.uk

If there’s an event in May that you’d like mentioned, please contact Ros (details on p.3) before Friday 13th April 2018. All entries appear on a first come, first served basis. Details of the above event are correct at time of print.

Recruiting Now! Gracewell of Bookham, Rectory Lane, Leatherhead, Surrey. KT23 4DY Tel: 01483 927340

CROSSWORD PUZZLE APRIL 2018 ISSUE

Clue: 10 Across

Clue: 15 Across

Clue: 18 Down

Across 1. Knowledgeable person in a particular field (6) 3. Receive something offered (6) 8. Circuitous (7) 10. Luxury craft (5) 11. Prominent (5) 12. Out of the ordinary (7) 13. In front (5) 15. Felt pain (5) 20. Frequent patron (7) 22. Mindful (5) 24. Once more (5) 25. Imbue (7) 26. Firstborn (6) 27. Request for a sum of money (6)

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Down 1. Oar (6) 2. Not at any time (5) 4. Aquatic South American rodent (5) 5. Leave out (7) 6. Aggregates (6) 7. Progeny (5) 9. Last letter of the Greek alphabet (5) 14. Emaciated (7) 16. Item of furniture (5) 17. Colonnade (6) 18. Juicy fruit (5) 19. Breakfast food (6) 21. Parts of a chain (5) 23. Die away (5)

Clue: 19 Down

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We are main agents for ...but also supply a full range of all other makes and specialise in integrated appliances. We install all our appliances and do a free of charge home measure service. The Rotunda, 15-19 South Street, Dorking, Surrey RH4 2LE. Tel: 01306 889978 or 01306 742199

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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.c When buying a computer or laptop, there is a whole heap of jargon that people throw at you with the expectation that you should know what they are taking about - SSDs, RAM, MHz, wifi, HDMI, and so it goes on. We have always felt this is a very rude way to treat your fellow man, so yes, we can talk jargon with you, but we can also talk in finest English to ensure your needs are best met. There are a few pointers that you might appreciate knowing before you buy your new machine. The key components:The processor or the CPU is the engine that powers the PC. It is advisable to buy the best that you can, as CPUs are costly items and are not efficient to change or upgrade at a later stage. If your needs are for base Word processing and Excel-type work, plus some internet browsing and email handling, a basic Intel Dual Core Pentium, Core i3 CPU or AMD A4 or A6 CPU would represent a good choice. If you are looking for something a bit more capable, a good all-round home machine, we would usually advise either an Intel Core i5 or i7 CPU. Intel has just launched the 8th generation CPU, so there are some very good performing and great value machines with 6 and 7th generation CPUs. There are model variation within these CPUs - but letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not get ahead of ourselves just yet. Memory or RAM - the more the better, but this can usually be retro fitted. 4Gb of RAM is considered a minimum; going beyond 8Gb is often unnecessary. The latest, fastest DDR4 memory is nowadays standard fit. It moves on the performance of the machine significantly when compared to its earlier counterparts and will offer

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solid performance for years to come. Hard drives - the conventional mechanical hard drives have been using the same technology for around 20 years; they are very economic, have huge storage capacity, but can be slow. Upgrade to a Solid State Hard Drive (SSD) and the performance is phenomenal; they work at 15-20 times faster than the mechanical drives, they are more reliable (as they have no moving parts), but they cost more and have less storage capacity than the older type hard drives. If you need to store loads of data, a great solution is to have both in a machine: the SSD runs the operating system and programs and the mechanical drive stores your data. Graphics cards - game players, photo and video editors and graphics users are better served by having a dedicated graphics card installed. In some cases, the graphics card can cost as much as the computer. In most cases, using the onboard graphics is sufficient, and should you wish to upgrade the graphics, this can sometimes be retrospectively added on a PC, but unfortunately rarely on a laptop. Operating system - Windows is the dominant system here, with Windows 10 being the preferred choice, as it works in a very efficient manner and is the industrydominant product. Unlike earlier versions, Microsoft has stated that Windows 10 will be the operating system of the future, with the program being revised via updates, rather than a distinctly separate new version. To date, we are on the 4rd major version, with a new edition being scheduled for March/ April 2018â&#x20AC;Ś. and yes, the updates are free of charge.

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Gardening matters WET GARDENS

Cecelia John

: 01372 200 000

Constant rain here in Britain.....such a waste when you consider how badly it’s needed in other parts of the world, but we gardeners here in Blighty get to the point when we’ve had enough. Garden jobs remain on hold and rough winds have done their worst. But never fear, it’s still quite early season, and with some remedial action, you can make sure your beloved plot recovers fully. Here are some ways you can beat the sog and coax plants into joyous spring mode. Try to keep off the soil to avoid compacting it; when trodden on, wet ground squashes easily, which inhibits drainage and prevents root growth, so do what you can without walking on the beds, or wait for the soil to dry. Your lawn, while super green after all the rain, may also lack resilience, so don’t be tempted to lower the height of the mower blades, and take care not to damage soft turf with your feet. Standing water needs to be dealt with: land plants don’t mind being submerged for 24 hours, but long-standing water will cause root damage. It will help if you can drain it away, maybe by making a temporary trench. Lush new growth needs rescuing. Plants shoot into growth after wet weather, but they become sappy in low light, and climbers, such as clematis, are particularly vulnerable. Tie their young stems into their supports gently, using soft string. And support perennials early:

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after all the wet, herbaceous plants will grow taller than usual and will risk falling flat, so use interlocking stakes/ canes/pea sticks and tie in as necessary. Wait until the soil is warm and crumbly before you embark on direct sowing outdoors because it’s not a great idea to sow seeds into saturated ground. By contrast, you can sow young plants in the wet, but handle the soil with a light touch. And beware of slugs and snails: they love wet weather and multiply with hideous speed, so take precautions to protect vulnerable plants, such as dahlias, hostas, sunflowers and baby clematis shoots. As permanent containers may have become waterlogged, make sure that their drainage holes are free. If necessary, stand larger ones on feet or on porous ground, and be ready to replace the compost after long-term waterlogging. Also, prepare for frost: it can split containers full of watery compost as that expands, and if you’ve planted tender plants in them, be ready with the horticultural fleece. This applies to any vegetable planting in your veg plot too: potato foliage is vulnerable to frost damage, so lay some fleece over any susceptible plants. As I write this, and for a change from the constant rain, we have driving snow - such joy - but just remember, come June, we’ll be told there’s a water shortage and the reservoirs are running dry....pffffff

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Volkswagen UP

CAR REVIEW BY TED MACAULEY

I hope I am not judged as disloyal. And I never imagined I would say it against my mini marvel and beloved Fiat 500, but there is a rejigged city car to beat my treasured treat. The clues are that the rival is an UPsurging, UPwards bound, UPstaging, UPgraded, UPshot. Namely, the Volkswagen UP!! Alright, I know the play on words may be overdone, but all the descriptions are full justification for the face-lifted challenger for top honours in the fiercely competitive city car class. It arrived originally on the increasingly heavy and demanding commuter scene in late 2011 with eyewatering financial backing from VW who were ambitious for a takeover of the city car market and to overshadow the opposition. It didn’t quite work out that way originally and its rivals shaded its ambitions for a few critical years. Then two years ago, the Volkswagen brainboxes facelifted their UP with more technical benefits, new and fresher colours, a nippy turbo petrol engine and leg room aplenty. The UPshot - sorry!!! - was a turnaround in the demand. Working on the new-found interest in their tiny offering, VW widened their showpiece’s power

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and offer right now a choice of three, not the old two, petrol options. They are 60bhp and 75bhp non-turbo engines or 90 bhp turbo, all of them excellent and without exception. My personal preference, the guilty party in the overshadowing of my luvvvverly little Fiat 500, is 90Bhp UP Beats. It was a clever and astute move. Combined with its light, airy and roomy cabin, light steering, dead simple controls, vastly improved performance and low running costs and style on the go, the newer five-gear manual UP is reckoned to be the very best city car seller. It is a dream of a performer around the stop-go-crawl city streets, and with its ample seating space, even for six-footers like yours truly, it is not so bad on the open roads on the longer journeys from the residential outskirts into the mêlée of the rush hours to and from the office. In short, it is a class-leader. And at a reasonable price. The genius of the VW planners and designers has to be admired when they come up with an undoubted winner of a car like this that will be UP and at ’em. Specification: Up Beat 1.0T. Bhp 90. Mpg 60. Speed 115 mph. 0-62 in 9.9 secs.Price £11,505

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THE PROBUS CLUB OF MOLE VALLEY recently celebrated 25 years since it was founded in August 1992 under the auspices of the Leatherhead Rotary Club, with past president John Dyer as its first chairman. The membership numbers around 100 and its achievements over those 25 years are very well documented at www.molevalleyprobus.org.uk. The purpose of Probus Clubs is to provide a regular meeting place for people with a PROfessional or BUSiness background who have retired or are approaching retirement, particularly for those who would appreciate and value increased social contacts in their retirement, the opportunity to meet others in similar circumstances and participate in activities of general interest. Mole Valley Probus meets for lunch and a talk on the third Thursday of each month at Tyrrell’s Wood Golf Club for 10 months of the year. At the recent November lunch a retired barrister, Peter Thompson, gave an entertaining, humorous talk about his career, going back to when he was called to the Bar in 1966. Other talks in the past few months have been on Sheds (very funny), Medical Detection Dogs, The Oregon Trail, and ‘Surrey in World War One’. In December and May, the ladies are invited to join the gentlemen for dinner and entertainment.

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The Club arranges regular outings, organised by members to places of interest, concerts and the theatre, which the ladies are encouraged to join. Outings earlier in 2017 included a very interesting visit to the Highways Agency Control Centre at Godstone, Arundel Castle and local Wetland Centre, and a Thames Cruise from Caversham to Mapledurham House. December will see a visit by coach to John Rutter’s Christmas Celebration at the Royal Albert Hall, and January a coach trip to 42nd Street at Drury Lane, with an organised meal. In most months, there is a walk, planned by a member, sometimes with help from his lady. These are mostly fairly local, not more than about 4 miles, and not too strenuous! Occasionally, the walk is based on a part of London. Recent walks have covered Ripley, Ockley, Polesden Lacey Farm & Bagden Farm and gentrified Brixton! With the meal each month, a raffle is organised for the benefit of a local charity. When the proceeds reach £500, the chosen charity is invited to send a representative to receive a cheque and explain how the money will help. Over the past 25 years, nearly £40,000 has been raised in this way for local good causes. New members would be very welcome to attend a complimentary lunch to get the ‘feel’ of the Club before deciding on applying to join.

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NEWS FROM

The Bookhams Residents’ Association (BRA) We are still keen to appoint a permanent Membership Secretary, and if you feel that you are able fill this important role, or would like more information about helping in the running of the BRA, please contact us see details below. The ideal person will be organised, methodical, conscientious and upto-date with modern technology. The role involves keeping records of all the members of the association and maintaining contact with over 130 road stewards, who play a vital part when collecting annual subscriptions and with the distribution of our spring and autumn editions of the Newsletter. This important position also provides an ideal opportunity to get to know many more people in the village, while at the same time adding benefits to community life throughout Bookham.

members, but we urgently need to recruit some new volunteers for the following roads: Beales Road; Bracken Close; Dorking Road (part); Dowlans Road/Close; Fairfield Close & Cottages; Fife Way; Gilmais (2 people); Kidborough Down; Leatherhead Road (part); Little Bookham Street (part); Lower Road (part); Lower Shott & Brodrick Grove; Manor Place & Mayfield Green; Oakdene Close; Park Green; Townshott Close, Westfield Drive, White Way/Chrystie Lane/Gardeners Walk; and Willow Vale. The main task is to collect subscriptions from just a few members in each road in the spring, at the same time as delivering copies of the BRA Spring Newsletter; the only other job is to deliver the BRA Autumn Newsletter, which is also a chance to chase up any outstanding payments. Please get in touch if you live in any of these roads and are able to help in keeping our members up to date.

‘WE NEED TO RECRUIT SOME NEW VOLUNTEERS’

Road Stewards

As mentioned above, over 130 road stewards do a wonderful job in maintaining a strong link with our

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BRA – Tel: 0300 030 9890 www.bookhamresidents.org.uk

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HOME WANTED! Gypsy and Louis

This gorgeous 2-year-old sister & brother pair came into care after their previous owner could no longer care for them. These beautiful siblings were born into a multi-cat household so they didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get as much attention as they needed and as a result were very shy when they first arrived at the cattery, but with some TLC both have become much more confident and affectionate. Louis is a particular favourite with people who come to the cattery as no one can resist his cheeky nature and big blue eyes! Gipsy is more shy around strangers but once she gets to know you she is very sweet. Gipsy & Louis love other cats and are looking for a home with understanding owners and no young children. If you feel you can give these cats the loving forever home they so desperately deserve, please call Rosemary on 01737 350307 Epsom Ewell & District Branch http://www.epsom.cats.org.uk If you cannot adopt a cat but would still like to help us please go to https://www.justgiving.com/Epsom-Cats-Protection

As we have around 7,000 cats and kittens in our care at any one time, we will find you the perfect feline friend. www.cats.org.uk Reg Charity 203644 (England and Wales) and SC037711 (Scotland)

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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

All Saints Church SUNDAY SERVICES - APRIL 2018 1st April 10.00 am

Easter Sunday Easter Family Service

8th April 8.00am

Second Sunday of Easter Holy Communion

15th April 10.00am

Third Sunday of Easter Sunday Worship & Communion

22nd April 8.00am

Fourth Sunday of Easter Holy Communion

29th April 10.00am

Fifth Sunday of Easter Ecumenical Service

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

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1st

8.00am 10.00am

8th

8.00am 10.00am 4.00pm

SUNDAY SERVICES APRIL 2018

Further details available from St Nicolas Parish Office:

01372 450709 or www.stnicolasbookham.org.uk

Easter Sunday

Holy Communion (Traditional Language) Easter celebration with Communion

Second Sunday of Easter

Holy Communion (Traditional Language) Holy Communion Celebration The 4 o’clock Gathering in the Pastoral Centre

15th

Third Sunday of Easter

22nd

Fourth Sunday of Easter

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Fourth Sunday of Easter

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Wednesdays in Term Time - TotsAlive!

A Parent & toddler group for 0-4s. Meets 1:30pm-3:30pm in the Church Room, 2pm in the Church. New parents/carers & children always welcome.

Thursdays in Term Time - KidsAlive!

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.

White Elephant Stall DONATIONS NEEDED Margaret is again looking for donations, almost anything with saleable value, for the White Elephant stall for the Bookham Community Association on Village Day, 16th June 2018. Every penny raised goes directly to the upkeep of the Old Barn Hall. Please contact 01372 454897 or margaret4touchwood@hotmail.co.uk

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SURREY POLICE NOTICE NEIL CLARKE, 13362 CRIME REDUCTION ADVISOR EASTERN DIVISION

Vehicle Crime 2018

We have seen an increase recently in vehicles being targeted by thieves who steal tools, machinery and other items that people have left inside. The consequences of having work items stolen can be really damaging to a business, resulting in replacement costs, lost work opportunities and time. I appreciate that thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no instant fix for this type of attack but there are some ideas that I would suggest to make vehicles and property more secure and less vulnerable to being targeted. If people are going to leave tools in their vehicles, they should be marked very distinctly, ie to make them less attractive to thieves. The simplest way is to mark them with high-coloured gloss paint. The tools are still perfectly useable but very identifiable to their owners, which can often make it much harder to sell them on. Another idea to consider is putting a battery operated PIR intruder alarm in the vehicle. There are numerous makes and models available on the market but the following link shows a good example:-

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https://www.amazon.co.uk/Battery-PoweredGSM-Alarm-UltraPIR/dp/B00MUWLA46 There are also ways of making it harder to break in, and the following link shows a product which is specifically designed to enhance the security of transits:https://www.protectavan.co.uk/vehicles/ford/ transit-2006-2013-hykee-replock I generally mention CCTV last, mainly because it can be useful as part of other security measures and not the only solution. However, one very versatile product that I have seen in action (and it is very good) is The Cube. Check out the attached link for more information:https://uwatch.co.uk/the-uwatch-cube/ I hope that you will share this information with anyone you know whose livelihood may be affected by this kind of theft.

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Useful Numbers BOOKHAM DOCTORS

COUNCILS & SERVICE

Fairfield Medical Centre, Lower Rd.....01372 455455 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 Old Barn Hall, Church Road.................01372 456307 Citizens’ Advice Bureau...................0844 4 11 1444 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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CROSSWORD PAGE 36

SUDOKU PAGE 22

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David Jensen Quiz P47 Answers:

1) Patsy Cline (E) 2) Cher (D) 3) Lulu (B) 4) Barbara Lewis (F) 5) The Ronettes (A) 6) Joan Jet (G) 7) Joni Mitchell (C)

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Advertisers’ Index APRIL ISSUE - BOOKHAM Able Roofing.............................................................59 Alan Greenwood Funeral Directors...........................53 Andy’s Garden Services..............................................29 Astek Dental ...................................................... 12/13 Babes on the Run......................................................17 Beckley’s Automotive.................................................53 Bockett’s Farm...........................................................45 Bonnie Dogs.............................................................45 Bookham Carpets........................................................7 Bookham Chiropody.................................................19 Bookham Physiotherapy............................................12 Boyall’s Ironmongery & Doors..................................41 Bruce’s Doggy Day Care..............................................9 Casselden’s Shoes.......................................................28 CD Sheldon Flooring................................................37 Ceramica Ashtead.....................................................29 Colin Read Landscaping ..........................................39 Computer Fix............................................................55 Cosy Flooring............................................................31 Crescent Dental Spa..................................................19 Curves.......................................................................13 Dashe Development .................................................47 DB Garden Services..................................................64 Dorking Domestic Appliances...................................40 DPB Oven Clean......................................................18 Dream Doors............................................................63 Eco-Cord Gardening...................................................6 Elite Tree Services......................................................55 England Homestay......................................................9 Englishman’s Castle...................................................21 Extra Help.................................................................19 F Covey ....................................................................59 Fine Fettle.................................................................11 Finestra Services........................................................53 First Choice Cleaning Company...............................46 Get Going Physio........................................................8 Gracewell Care Home......................................... 21/35

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Great Bookham Dental.............................................37 Harvey Fab................................................................46 Hobson Garden Services...........................................37 HRS Roofing............................................................39 i3space......................................................................39 Julie Watts Family Law................................................8 L Hawkins & Sons....................................................46 Leatherhead Tennis Club...........................................18 MD Edwards...............................................................4 Michael Reeve Landscaping.......................................46 Mobile Curtain Studio................................................8 MPS Garden & Est Machinery Ltd...........................64 Oscars Dog Grooming..............................................31 P&B Tree Services.....................................................51 Paul Welby - Handyman...........................................12 Planning & Design...................................................51 Pullen Plumbing.......................................................25 Rainbow Pre-School..................................................15 RJK Decorating Services...........................................22 Road Trippers............................................................28 Roofs of Esher...........................................................40 Roots & Shoots...........................................................2 Shirley Garages..........................................................49 Stagecoach.................................................................23 Stephen Herman Landscapes.....................................47 Surrey Home Vet.......................................................25 Surrey Roofing Group...............................................51 Tec Res Computer Solutions............................... 42/43 The Family Law Partnership......................................11 The Grange ..............................................................27 The Vineries........................................................ 32/33 Trestle Decorating.....................................................18 Wagging Tails ....................................................... 6/22 Wellers Solicitors.........................................................5