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LookLocal Festive Issue 2017

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Contents 8 14 16 19 20 26 30 38 42 49 50 60 63 64 65 66

ASK BRUCE Read Bruce’s column about dogs who hate being left alone. 100 MILES ROUND BOOKHAM CHRISTMAS CHAIRTY POST TALKING NEWSPAPER MUSIC MATTERS GARDENING MATTERS BE IN THE KITCHEN WHAT’S ON See what’s on in and around Bookham in December. CROSSWORD PUZZLE SUDOKU & DIGI-SEARCH VW POLO CAR REVIEW RDA DISABLED RIDING CHURCH SERVICES USEFUL NUMBERS PUZZLE SOLUTIONS ADVERTISERS’ INDEX

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Welcome to our festive issue of Look Local! Every year it’s the same, December creeps up on me and bang, another year is nearly over. Welcome to our festive issue of Look Local in Bookham. Having enjoyed a mild autumn, it’s been a bit of a shock to feel the biting cold on my early morning dog walks recently; hats and gloves have found their way out of the drawer and Jack Frost has started to appear again, although he comes and goes, it seems. He obviously has other commitments, but that suits me fine! A busy month lies ahead, with the late night shopping/Churches Together Christmas event to look forward to on Thursday 14th December, a little later this year, but a great chance to pick up a few Christmas gifts and support our lovely local traders while you soak up the true feeling of localness that we are so lucky to enjoy in Bookham. We include news about a crazy charity run around the village, actually 5 times around the village! Also, info on the local Christmas charity post, a great local service which assists others in the process. POSE amateur dramatics group are delighted to present a fun pantomime for all the family, and Father Christmas is will be making his rounds again this year with a little help from the Leatherhead Lions. Check the dates to see when he may be nearby! These are just some of the events and news you will find within our pages this month. I do hope you find it helpful and that there is something you will enjoy. I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a happy and healthy 2018. We look forward to being back with you in the New Year. Warmest regards,

Ros

Ros Rudd - Editor

Next copy DEADLINE 5th January 2018 for the February 2018 issue phone us 01372 200 000 email us ros@looklocalmagazine.co.uk visit us online www.looklocalmagazine.co.uk like us on Facebook /looklocalmags follow us on Twitter @LooklocalMags

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Experience performances from some of theEVENT world’s most theatres and &prestigious LIVE SCREENINGS opera houses, as well as specialist Experience performances from some of the world’s documentaries, broadcast to our cinema most For prestigious theatres and opera houses, as screen. full listings go to our website.

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Look Local reader Mark has a two-year-old German wire haired pointer who hates being left alone. This doesn’t happen often, as Mark takes him to work every day, but on the odd occasion when he has to leave him, the dog becomes anxious and cries. Mark asks what can we do to help him and is a second companion dog the answer? Ultimately, this is a complex issue, and an experienced dog behaviourist is needed. Just like people, all dogs are individuals, which means their psychological needs should be assessed on a dog-by-dog basis. Your first step is to understand the root cause behind your dog’s separation anxiety and address it. Spending time establishing a cosy familiar den in the form of a dog crate can also help. Then, when you leave the house, he can enjoy being in a smaller much-loved space, rather than alone in an empty house which can feel daunting. If he isn’t currently used to a crate, this exercise should be undertaken slowly and over time, as he must not feel caged. Medication is available to assist but should be a secondary option once the behavioural issues are dealt with. A companion dog is definitely not the answer. The first dog may make the second dog anxious and you could end up with two distressed dogs! This is a tough one to tackle on your own. Feel free to contact us and we can recommend some excellent trainers experienced in dog anxiety who could help. Bruce Casalis is director & founder of Bruce’s Doggy Day Care, a multi-award winning business in Bookham. 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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I’ve lived in Bookham for 2 years now and I’m a keen runner. Every year, I try to set myself a challenge to raise some money for charity. Over the years, it has been progressively harder to try to persuade my friends and family to keep donating to my ever-harder challenges. So, this year I took on my hardest challenge to date – attempting to run 100 miles in 24 hours. What made this worse was that the 100 miles comprised of 20 5-mile loops, making it a real test of mental strength as well as physical ability. My amazing friends helped me to raise nearly £1,700 for an awesome charity called Hope for Children which is the charity partner of Events for Namuwongo. This charity specifically supports an area near Kampala, Uganda, where the community faces poverty, chronic malnutrition, polluted water, drug abuse, sexual exploitation, AIDS, a derelict sanitation system and an average wage of just 20p a day. You can read more about the charity here: www.eventsfornamuwongo.com Unfortunately, my attempt at the 100 miles failed. I really struggled with the weather, injuries and fatigue and managed 16 laps of the course (80 miles) in the allotted 24 hours. I was mortified – I’d raised a lot

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of money, but I hadn’t completed the challenge I’d promised. I was a wreck afterwards and I could barely walk, spending a lot of time feeling very sorry for myself. Obviously, no-one asked for their money back from the charity, but I felt terrible about not finishing. A couple of days later, I heard my daughter (aged 4) saying if at first you don’t succeed… and I decided I’d better have another go! This was six months ago and since then I have started running again, training harder and running further then I’ve ever done before. I discovered a loop from my house that goes through the common, past Effingham Station and back which is exactly 5 miles long, and on 25th November ,I’m going to try and run it 20 times in 24 hours! I’ve got some amazing friends and family helping out and this time I’m hoping I can get the full 100 completed. So, if you spot a tall, deranged-looking man running loops VERY slowly around the common, then please shout some words of encouragement! If you’d like to add to the sponsorship we’ve raised so far, you can do so here: h t t p s : / / w w w. j u s t g i v i n g . c o m / f u n d r a i s i n g / MichaelSeaman24

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Bookham, Fetcham & Effingham CHRISTMAS CHARITY POST

Christmas Charity Collection begins on 8th December

LOO Our local Christmas Charity Post by some 200 local volunteers, will be out in force for the K [CCP], LOCAmanned L 34th year during the run-up to Christmas in Bookham, Fetcham and Effingham. All proceeds go to charities supporting third world communities. Why not follow us on Facebook at The Christmas Charity Post. If you could give a few hours in November and December to sell stamps or deliver cards, please contact CCP Chairman Michael Agius on meagius@gmail.com or 01372 456545

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Every week, a team of local volunteers gathers at The Grange in Bookham, sitting like newsreaders of yesteryear around a large table, to record another edition of our local Bookham Talking Newspaper. We take our sight so much for granted. Without it, or with failing sight, talking newspapers provide the very local news that so many enjoy. These local â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;talking newspaperâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; charities started in 1970, and now number over 500 across Britain, helping over 100,000 blind and partially sighted people access news of their local community. These groups are members of the Talking Newspaper Federation: for facts, see www.tnf.org.uk Bookham Talking Newspaper was set up over 40 years ago by local Rotary Club stalwart Eddie Crouch MBE. Eddie has memories of a first recording session in the garden shed of a fellow club member, which then involved a far more lengthy copying session than today to produce C90 cassettes. The recording equipment used has changed several times over the years, but the essence of the service has remained similar and uninterrupted. Our talking newspaper has about 45 users, living from Ashtead across to Horsley. This is in fact only half the number who used the service at its height, and we would be delighted to hear from or about others who might benefit, as we are sure extra demand exists (see enquiry details below). This is a free service, run by volunteers and using Freepost Royal Mail to deliver a weekly USB

drive which users simply plug in to a specialist player, provided by the charity via an in-person home visit to explain how to use it. Having listened to each edition, the pen drive is sent back to us by Freepost. Our modest expenses are met by occasional donations from Rotary and the Lions. The real work is done each week by a team of volunteers, who, by rotation, edit articles from the local Advertiser, then read and record those articles as a team, to provide a change of voice tone and style! Other volunteers manage the technical and distribution side of the operation. We have plans to invigorate the newspaper and will look to strengthen it with: - New users: do you know someone who might benefit? Call Martin Pulsford on 01372 453565 to discuss - Content review: feedback from users will guide some revisions, and other local news sources might be added - A strong team: if you think you might like to spend an enjoyable occasional hour or two, please think about joining the volunteer team. Without obligation, please also call Martin Pulsford on 01372 453565. Our team of tremendous volunteers was headed for five years by Ruth Little, who sadly died last month. Before taking the helm, Ruth also had responsibility for circulation, and we want to pay tribute finally to her great energy and contribution over many years.

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POSE is a Bookham-based drama group which has performed a pantomime at The Old Barn Hall for many years – this year, we will be presenting Red Riding Hood by Peter Long and Keith Rawnsley. Red Riding Hood lives at Birchwood Orphanage where she was found abandoned as a baby. Although others are allowed to leave the orphanage, the cruel Squire Bullymore has virtually imprisoned Red Riding Hood, keeping her from the love of her life, Peter the Woodcutter. When Granny Knott inherits some money, she decides to adopt a granddaughter and visits the orphanage to find her. Granny decides that Red Riding Hood is perfect for her but the Squire is determined not to let her go and asks the Wolf for help. The Wolf ’s solution is to eat Red Riding Hood

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– something Peter and the other orphans set out to stop. Along with Patches and Pinny, the orphanage handyman and cook, and watched over by the Fairy of the Forest, Peter sets off to rescue Red Riding Hood and teach Squire Bullymore a lesson. Red Riding Hood is at The Old Barn Hall on Fridays 19th & 26th January 2018 at 7.45pm and Saturdays 20th & 27th January 2018 at 2.30pm and 6.30pm. Tickets are priced at £8.00 adults, £7.00 seniors & children, and are available from the Box Office on 01372 454001 or 01372 458254 and from John Wadsworth Estate Agents in Church Road, Bookham. Group rates are available for parties of 10 and party bags can be arranged for birthday groups.

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We are also looking for volunteers to join our team of mediators. Full training is offered to successful candidates and dates for the next training course are 24th-25th February, 10th-11th March & 24th-25th March 2018. If you consider you have the skills of patience, tact and diplomacy and a desire to help others to resolve their differences, then please contact www.msmediation.org.uk or phone 075132 524 241. If you feel mediation may help with an issue that’s causing you a problem, please get in touch at www.msmediation.org.uk or phone 075132 524 241 The Mediation Service is offered at no cost to you, so really there is nothing to lose!

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In Praise of Hugs! Opening Hours I wish to makePractice a little plug SPECIAL OFFER In favour of the common hug. When small, the spontaneous hug was always there, Now, in adulthood, it seems more rare. So why from this contact do we shrink? Worried what others might wrongly think That this expression of warm affection Is merely a show, an affectation Like kissing the air beside the face, A political gesture? A false embrace?

I’m not for one moment going to suggest You clasp passing strangers to your chest! But a timely hug can often convey Much more than words could ever say.

Marion lives locally here in Bookham and has written a collection of lovely poems.These are available in the form of a little booklet called ‘In Praise of Hugs and other Poems’ . You can pick your copy up at any of the following venues: Bookham Country Market, Bookham Library, Wishing Well card shop in Bookham High Street, Leatherhead Library or by calling Marion on 01372 450841. Priced at only £4, this is a lovely little Christmas gift for anyone.

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Gardening Matters DECEMBER/JANUARY TASKS Cecelia John 01372 200 000 or ros@looklocalmagazine.co.uk

December and January. Cold, wet, dark. What is there to like? Winter’s my least favourite season, but there are still a few jobs to do, so off we go outside (reluctantly). Divide perennials - geraniums, sedum - which are getting too large. Prise the root apart with a knife or spade: it seems brutal, but they’re pretty hardy and you can fill gaps with the divided plants. It will also maintain the health and vigour of the plants. Make sure the new location has the correct growing conditions: a sun-loving sedum won’t be impressed with deep shade. Prune grapevines now they’re dormant, and while the ladder’s out, cut back any creepers which have made themselves too comfy around gutters, especially Virginia creeper and ivy. Rejuvenate old lilacs by cutting out the thinner growth and shortening back main branches to the desired height. Lilacs are hungry beasts: a big mulch of compost will be very welcome. However, don’t be tempted to cut back ornamental grasses now, as it can kill them. Wait till spring when new growth is just emerging. Leave your rake in the shed, because a leaf litter layer (oooh, alliteration) can be beneficial. Leaving it on beds of perennials provides a duvet which protects them from harsh frosts and snow. Gardens don’t need to be pristine at this time of year. Also, put on your goggles and industrial gloves and remove all the dead yucca leaves under the crowns. Old ones will pull off, younger ones

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will need cutting with sharp secateurs. Keep a watch on ponds if there’s a sharp frost. Don’t break the ice, because that sends shock waves which upset the fish. A better idea is to boil your kettle and melt a hole in the ice. Better still is to take action before a really cold snap and put a ball to float in the water. This prevents the ice forming in that area. You can buy floating electric heaters for ponds that keep a hole clear too, but you need an electric supply and a ball is WAY cheaper. Winter’s hard on garden wildlife, so feed the birds regularly, but also provide over-wintering refuges for creatures. Log piles offer safe places for toads and frogs, and they’re the gardener’s friends, since they love slugs (someone has to). Take care when lighting bonfires, as they’re popular places for hedgehogs to start hibernating. Squirrels. What can I say? Infuriating beyond measure, so cover bulbs in beds with netting to stop them digging them up and put upturned hanging baskets over bulbs in containers. And forget throwing snails over the fence (yes, own up) because they love you too much and have a homing instinct. Finally, take photos throughout the year, noting what you were/weren’t happy with, which plants flourished, which didn’t etc. This way, you can plan and improve your garden year on year. Wishing you all a Happy Christmas and a peaceful New Year.

Bookham Choral Society

Conductor: Lewis Gaston Accompanist: Anthony Merryweather

Christmas Carol Concert 2017 Wednesday 20 December 2017 at 8.00 th

at St Nicolas Church, Bookham

Tickets £10 (Under 18s: £5.00) including refreshments. Available from Cascade, High Street, Bookham

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Your local handyman! No job too small. Painting, Decorating, General DIY & much more • Free estimates • Reliable & dependable service • Fully insured Call Paul on 07977 073266 or 01372 450122

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Mrs Jones, my cookery teacher at secondary school, was legendary and her Christmas cake recipe is absolutely fantastic! It has been baked for every major celebration in our family since school days and never lets you down. I’m excited to make a gluten/dairy-free version this year just for me! I’m going to use Dove’s Farm flour and Mesto extra virgin olive oil instead of butter and it will be gorgeous – just remember that if you swap butter for oil, you only need 75% quantity of oil (says reliable Cate from Mesto). Have a wonderful Christmas and New Year – I’ve been excited for months

Ingredients: 285g/10 oz plain flour, sifted a pinch of salt 1 teaspoon ground mixed spice 225g/8 oz unsalted butter, softened 225g/8 oz soft dark brown sugar 4 eggs, beaten 1 tablespoon black treacle 340g/12 oz sultanas 225g/8 oz raisins 225g/8oz currants 110g/4 oz mixed peel 170g/6 oz glace cherries, halved 30g/1 oz chopped nuts

Method: 1. Preheat the oven to 100°C/200°/Gas ½. Line a 18cm/7” deep round cake tin with a double layer of silicone paper over the bottom & sides. 2. Sift the flour with the salt and spice into a large bowl. 3. Cream the butter with the sugar. Beat the eggs with the treacle and slowly add to the creamed butter and sugar mixture. 4. Mix the dried fruit and nuts with the flour and add the butter and egg mixture. Stir well together. 5. Turn the mixture into the prepared tin & make a slight dip in the centre. 6. Bake in the centre of the oven for approximately 2-3 hours or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean. NOTE: When making large quantities or using different sized tins, fill the 18cm/7” cake tin with water and then pour it into the larger tins, noting how many quantities it takes to fill each tin up. Very useful for getting accurate measurements for a multi-layered wedding cake.

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LOVE real Christmas trees? HATE taking them away? Look no further: for a small donation (min.ÂŁ5.00) we will come and collect your tree from you between 27th December and 7th January and recycle it for you. Why? I am a Medical Sciences student at Exeter University fundraising for Meningitis Research Foundation (registered charity no. 1091105) by undertaking many activities including a sponsored trek to the Everest base camp. Meningitis is a disease that can kill in hours and students my age are amongst those at the highest risk. Meningitis is preventable by vaccination and your donations will assist this as well as research in diagnosis, treatments and support for those affected by the disease. Please ring Bookham 454182 or 07730 986703 to arrange a convenient time for collection. For every tree collected by us you will receive a voucher for a free regular size hot drink to use during January in Vines Coffee Shop generously donated by The Vineries Garden Centre, Effingham.

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We sell a wide range of dog products and accessories, including: • collars • leads • toys • beds • clothing • food & much more. Exclusive to Bonnie Dogs is our ‘Design Your Own’ service, where you can add your own images, text & colours to dog clothing, towels, bowls & more.

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NOW IN STOCK AT THE VINERIES GARDEN CENTRE STARTING FROM £14.99 Potted Norway Spruce trees and cut Nordman non-drop trees available. All trees are premium grade and locally grown in the UK. Official supplier of Polesden Lacey’s Christmas trees Lower Road, Effingham KT24 5JP | 01372 458934 | www.thevineriesgardencentre.co.uk

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Bookham Late Night THURSDAY 14TH DEC 6.00PM

The best of Christmas 1ST - 23RD DECEMBER 2017

A 1930s Christmas Step back in time to the 1930s and experience all the glamour of a high society Christmas soirée. The house is abloom with seasonal flowers, the scents of nutmeg and cinnamon drift from the servery, and 1930s tunes float through the air to set your feet dancing. Mrs Greville’s Christmas Tree Dressed to impress with authentic 1930s ornaments, Mrs Greville’s 17ft Christmas tree will welcome you to the party as you step into the central hall. Look out for the gifts for Polesden’s illustrious guests, sitting under the tree waiting to be opened, then explore further to find trees twinkling in every corner. Horse and carriage rides Weekend visitors can take a ride in our festive carriage through the frosty grounds drawn by very special reindeers. They’re actually horses pretending to be reindeers, but don’t say anything because they’re very sensitive about it! And so much more... visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/polesden-lacey

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Bookham Choral Society WEDNESDAY 20TH DECEMBER 8.00PM

Annual Christmas Carol Concert at St. Nicolas Church, Bookham See Page 27 for more info.

Bookham’s annual late night shopping evening is back... See Page 11 for more info.

Father Christmas 2ND - 24TH DECEMBER 2017

Jump into the festive spirit, and join Father Christmas in the magical Crystal Grotto at Painshill. An annual sell-out, children will have the opportunity to meet Father Christmas and his trusty elves, in the enchanted Crystal Grotto, where they can receive a gift from Father Christmas himself! Advance booking required: Painshill, Portsmouth Rd KT11 1JE

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Wreath Making 3RD - 4TH DECEMBER 2017

Fetcham Park is hosting a one-off wreath making workshop with Fabienne Egger, exevents director of London’s premier florist McQueens, All equipment is provided. Fetcham Park, KT22 9HD

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Enjoy a magical & festive family visit to Father Christmas in his traditional haybarn workshop. The visit begins as the children hop on board the Santa Express trailer with one of the elves for a short ride from the Farm Park. Up to 2 adults may accompany each child by walking alongside the trailer, which travels very slowly. Once through the magical gates, you’ll gather as a group in his workshop, set deep in a traditional hay barn. In the grotto, each child will meet Father Christmas & receive a wrapped present. Bocketts Farm Young Street, Fetcham, KT22 9BS www.bocketsfarm.co.uk 01372 363764

Bookham Craft Fair is a well established event held in the lovely Old Barn Hall, Great Bookham. As well as Crafts, light lunches and drinks are served (free tea, coffee and biscuits for stall holders). There is ample parking available and the event is widely publicised in the local community. Early booking will ensure a place in the main Barn Hall, the adjoining Harrison Room is also available for a reduced cost.

SAT 2ND DECEMBER FROM 9AM TO 3PM

Organised by St Nicolas Church To be held at The Old Barn Hall, Great Bookham Parish Secretary: 01324 50709

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Carol Singing IN AID OF EPSOM MEDICAL EQUIPMENT FUND

Friday 1 Dec, 10am - 11am Ewell Grove Primary and Nursery School Friday 1 Dec, 11am - 12pm Riverview CofE Primary Monday 4 Dec, 10am - 11am Danetree Junior School Mon 4 Dec, 11am - 12pm Stamford Green Junior Sch Tuesday 5 Dec, 10am - 11am West Ewell Primary Sch Tuesday 5 Dec, 11am - 12noon The Downsmen Tuesday 5 Dec, 2pm - 3pm Wallace Fields Junior School Weds 6 Dec, 10am - 11am St. Clements Junior Sch Wednesday 6 Dec, 11am - 12noon St. Christopher’s Weds 6 Dec, 2pm - 3pm Shawley Community Sch Thursday 7 Dec, 5pm - 7pm St. Joseph’s Church Choir Friday 8 Dec, 10am - 11am St. Joseph’s Junior School Monday 11 Dec, 10am - 12noon Epsom Choral Society Fri 15 Dec 1.30pm - 2.30pm St. Martins Junior Sch Sainsbury’s Supermarket, Kiln Lane, Epsom, Surrey Saturday 9th December, 10am - 11.30am EMEF Choir Saturday, 9th December Community Fair at St. Barnabas Church, Temple Road, Epsom 11am to 4 pm. EMEF will be selling a range of handknitted items i.e. hats, gloves, scarves for adults and children as well as baby knitted wear, recycled cards and various items for presents.

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of the police, local council, housing associations or any other authority. Mediators, with permission, will visit all parties individually to listen to all concerns and then with everyone willing, will set up a meeting at a neutral venue with the aim of reaching resolution. The Mediation Service is offered at no cost to you, so really there is nothing to lose! Find out more at www.msmediation.org.uk or phone 075132 524 241.

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Rugby Star Wows LEATHERHEAD PROBUS

110 members attended to hear Rob Andrew OBE and Jon Taylor discuss international rugby.

Leatherhead Probus Club held its second Charity Sporting Lunch on Tuesday 3rd October at Tyrrells Wood Golf Club, attended by over 110 members and guests. Following a very enjoyable lunch, we settled down to listen to our celebrity speakers. These were Rob Andrew OBE, who had a distinguished rugby career as an England fly half, during which he won 71 England caps and scored 396 points. He was joined by John Taylor who, despite being born in England, played rugby for Wales and has the proud boast of never having lost to England. Their talk took the form of a question and answer session, with John asking Rob questions loosely based on questions previously submitted by the audience. However, we were first shown a short video of Rob scoring a drop goal just before time to beat Australia in a World Cup quarter final, what could be better than that? Rob went on to bemoan that another fly half (Johnny Wilkinson) had done something similar

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to win a subsequent World Cup. What is more, he had gone on to break nearly all the other records which Rob had achieved; this was all said in good part! The duo continued with humorous answers to questions and comments on the mental capabilities of the forwards versus the backs. They also made some very thoughtful comments on the changes to the game, following on from it becoming professional, the level of injuries in the current game and the reasons for it and the sizes of modern players who these days all seem huge. The afternoon concluded with a raffle and an auction, which raised the afternoon’s takings to over £3500 donated to the Lord’s Taverners charity who help disadvantaged children participate in sports. Our guest at the Christmas members’ lunch will be Chris Tarrant OBE and there are good speakers for all 2018 monthly lunches - for info, contact membership@ProbusClubLeatherhead.org.uk Eric Martin

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Extra Help INTRODUCTION...

Giving you that little ‘extra help’ needed at home.

Extra Help was originally set up to respond to the needs of the elderly who were wanting to live independently but needed that regular ‘extra help’ at home. Since launching, and with their success across the country including Surrey, they have expanded their services to everyone, to include families and busy professionals who need that ‘extra help’ with a regular or ad-hoc (one-off) type service with cleaning and general house work chores. Extra Help strives to build the right team of honest and reliable helpers, based on their values: * Trust * Kindness * Security * Quality

* Caring * Personal * Consistency * Professional

Extra Help’s fully screened, DBS checked helpers are always on hand with a friendly smile, so you can be confident that you can continue to manage your dayto-day tasks. For those more dependent clients, you can be rest assured that you will receive their highest quality of service tailored to your needs, enabling you to still maintain your dignity and independence. To ensure their values continue to be met, Extra Help receives regular feedback and endeavours to provide

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the continuity of the same helper for all your domestic needs, so that they become a real friend who you can call upon whenever you need them. The following are a selection of customer testimonials taken from their Surrey clients during 2017: • “Marty was very good at ironing and was just amazing at making the beds, whilst Natalie was very thorough with her tidying and cleaning. I found all of you very pleasant and helpful, and I would highly recommend Extra Help to others.” Jan [Dorking] • “Thank you, James, for sending me a lovely team of home helpers to help me with my house work cleaning for the past year…” Catherine [Epsom] • “I’m very happy with the gardening service received from Extra Help…” Jeanette [West Ewell] • “Lucy has been such a wonderful helper to Olive and she always goes the extra mile to help Olive, which could be from cleaning to escorting Olive and caring for her during hospital appointments…” Judy [Leatherhead] For more information on Extra Help and their services, please visit www.extra-help.co.uk or email: surreyeast@extra-help.co.uk

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Each row, column and 3x3 box must contain the numbers 1 to 9 just once. This can be done by applying logic - you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to guess! solutions page 65

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VW Polo OUR FESTIVE CAR REVIEW By Ted Macauley

Next month (January) will herald the arrival of Volkswagen’s latest and boldest bid to cash in and unnerve their rivals in the highly competitive and big business small hatchback SUV market. And it comes in the petite shape of the Polo Mk6, the sixth generation of the marque and what to me looks like a surefire winner. All new and more grown up than ever before, it has improvements on its predecessors, including the abandonment of the three-door version for a five-door replacement. VW…Veritable Winners… which has amassed 14m sales worldwide, and 1.4m in the UK since 1975, has opted to lure younger buyers. Hence the updated, uprated Polo’s sharper looks and dazzling interior, oh-sobright and colourful, compared with its previous rather sombre appearance. Now it is aglow with a neatly integrated wow of an eightinch touchscreen infotainment system designed not only to be easy on the eye but uncomplicatedly convenient to the fingers, even for the ham-fisted among us. In contrast to its older relatives, the re-thought and extended wheelbase offers the distinct advantage of a more generous underbody which consequently benefits those on board, with more space in the cabin, adequate

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leg and headroom and a superior driving position with a clear view. Boot space, too, is 25% more generous than before. There is also a fresh range of engines, taking in five 1.0 litre petrol versions as well as 1.5 litre and 2.0 litre petrols and a twosome of 1.6 diesels. It is all fine evidence that Volkswagen is chasing really hard, with so many rivals scrapping so intensely to command the SUV sharplybuilding supply chain. The Mk6 price is reckoned to be about £13,500, a whole deal dearer than, say, the equivalent Ibiza, and certainly a bigger wallet-emptier than its Polo predecessors. But as neat and tidy and economic all-rounders go, this new kid on the cylinder block will hold its own, I am sure. Setbacks? Few. It can be a wee bit noisy and harsh at certain rev levels, but that’s something you can put up with when you allow your thoughts to be overtaken by the vast benefits that accrue from this advanced and tasty mint Polo. Specification: VW Polo 1.0 TSI 95. Engine 3cylinder, 999cc turbo. Petrol. Top speed 116mph. Accleration: 0-62mph 10.8 secs. Price around £13,500 (on sale in January).

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Project Wenceslas RETURNS

This is a special appeal to readers of this journal to help others less well off than themselves.

If you receive the fuel allowance from the Department of Work and Pensions of £100 annually in November, please would you consider donating the sum to Project Wenceslas, organised by the Leatherhead Lions Club? The money received is ring-fenced for the single purpose of of assisting those people who have difficultly in paying their gas and electricity bills. The Citizens Advice Bureau monitors applications for funding, and claims are usually paid in the form of credits on prepayment meter cards. Over the last four years, the Lions have helped over 100 clients to the tune of £22,000 in settling fuel bills.

It’s not just the elderly who ask for help, it’s all ages at all levels of society, and as long as the price of fuel remains high, the problem is not going to go away. Your donation will be safe with the Lions and will be fairly distributed to those in need. So, just like the poem of Good King Wenceslas helping the poor man, be a “Wenceslas” yourself: it’s going to be a cold winter, so they say, so don’t let others suffer from lack of heating. Please complete the coupon or follow the Just Giving instructions of www.leatherheadlions.org.uk All donations will be acknowledged.

Make a Donation I would like to give £............................. to the Project Wenceslas appeal in Surrey Please make your cheque payable to ‘Leatherhead & District Lions Club’ and return it with this form to Leatherhead & District Lions Club, 86 Newton Wood Rd, Ashtead, KT21 1NW Gift Aid Declaration: Please treat this donation and my future donations that I make to L/head & Dis. Lions Club from this date...............................

Please tick box to confirm I confirm I pay an amount of income Tax and/or Capital Gains Tax for each tax year that is at least equal to the amount of tax that the foundation will claim on my gift for that tax year (6th April to 5th April) Please tick box to confirm Please notify Leatherhead & District Lions Club if you change your address or no longer pay sufficient tax on your income and/or capital gains

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Your contact details: Title: ............... Surname: ......................................... Forenames(s): ........................................................... Address: .................................................................... ........................................ Postcode .......................... Email: ........................................................................ Tel: ............................................................................ Mobile: ...................................................................... All data given to the Leatherhead & District Lions Club will be treated in the strictest confidence and not shared with external parties unless where required to do so by law. Signed: ..................................................................... Date: ......................................................................... Registered Charity Number 285912

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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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Andy’s Gardening Services Ltd

01372 750570 or 07764 196790

sales@andysgardeningservices.co.uk

LOGS £45.00 for a mixed bag £70.00 for hardwood

www.andysgardeningservices.co.uk

TOPSOIL £50.00 for a bulk bag

WOODCHIP £20.00 for a bulk bag

Marketing Help Needed AT SPACE!

The small team of volunteers that manages the South Bookham SPACE community centre in Dorking Road is looking for an additional volunteer to help with marketing activities. The centre has gone from strength to strength in the six years since it was opened & a survey taken in October shows that over 400 people are attending the 19 different activities taking place each week at South Bookham SPACE & Outer SPACE. In addition, about 100 local residents, mainly children under 10, come to parties at SPACE each month. We need a marketing volunteer to help continue this success by promoting SPACE as a great place for children’s parties, as well as all the regular classes. If you’d like to help write short pieces for the SPACE website and local publications/websites, as well as other PR activities,such as Facebook, please email Trevor on info@southbookhamspace.org.uk for a friendly chat.

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TONY MEADOWS Painting, Decorating, Property Maintenance & much more

Phone Tony on:

07788 614121 tonymeadows83@gmail.com Fully Insured

Mike Rushby - Leatherhead Lions

Santa Float Route LEATHERHEAD LIONS CHRISTMAS FLOAT

Visiting your roads in December. Look out for Father Christmas who is looking forward to meeting you. All donations this year will go to local community projects and Princess Alice Hospice

Sat 2nd FETCHAM -17.00 Lights On; 17.30 at Sainsbury’s, Copperfields, Bickney Way, Sherwood

Close, Hazel Way, Penrose Rd, Humphrey Close, Revell Drive & Close Sun 3rd FETCHAM - 17.30 Cannon Grove, Nutcroft Grove, Cannonside, Raymead Way & Close, Cannon Way Sat 9th FETCHAM - 17.30 Copperfields, Sainsbury’s, Pound Crescent, Orchard Close, Monks Green, River Ln, Friars Orchard, Mole Rd, Tues 12th BOOKHAM - 18.00 Eastwick Park Avenue, Greenacres, Park Green, Murrels Walk, Parkway, Parklands,

Fernlea, Eastwick Park Ave, Vincent Close Sun 17th BOOKHAM - 17.00 Barrett Rd, Browning Rd, Milton Way, Priors Mead, Greville Court, Pine Dean, Camilla Close, Chilmans Drive, Durleston Park Drive Mon 18th FETCHAM - 18.00 Lodge Rd & Close, Gatesden Rd, Warenne Rd, Oswaald Rd Weds 20th FETCHAM - 18.00 Spring Grove, Vincent Close, Lang Close, Richmond Way, Harecroft, Richmond Close & Way, The Spinney Thurs 21st FETCHAM - 18.00 Hillyfield Ln, Meadow Ln, Bickney Way, Sherwood Close, Oswald Close, Osprey Close.

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Bookham Chartered Physiotherapy Service

13 Cannon Grove, Fetcham Leatherhead, Surrey. KT22 9LG also at

Fairfield Medical Centre Great Bookham, Surrey. KT23 4DH For information, or to make an appointment, please call us on:

01372 360175 email: BCPS@physiobcps.co.uk www.bookham-physiotherapy.co.uk

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Ted Macauley

Competition Time THE STORY OF THE CAR BY GILES CHAPMAN Once in a while, but nowhere near frequently enough, there appears on the shelves a book to captivate both the senior and junior members of the family equally, like a tasty verbal treat to be relished. And that has welcomely happened with a rather splendid and superbly written and illustrated hardback of no mean size, entitled: “The Story of the Car”, priced at £12.99 and written by veteran motoring journalist and broadcaster Giles Chapman, the author of 40 books. It is a fascinatingly total trace of our private transport, our pride and joy, from its lifechanging inception 140 years ago up to the present day, pinpointing the developments from scary steam-powered slow-crawlers to the sleek iconic electric and flash flyers of nowadays, giving us the latest treats, comforts and excitement on the move.

Track down the traffic jam from legendary Benz’s first motor wagon to the jet-propelled cutting-edge Thrust SSC… Sheer petrol heads and even the mildly curious will share the coffee-table-topper’s excellent and unfussy, uncomplicated and impressively illustrated offering that I forecast will be a firm favourite, a deserved success for awardwinner Mr Chapman. I have appreciated its company and unrivalled supply of revealing info and history, and would like to pass it all on as a prize to a family as eager to enjoy as I have been.

So, my prize winning question:

How many books has Giles Chapman authored? Email your answer to ros@looklocalmagazine.co.uk by 10/01/18 for a chance to win!!

e: ben@howellrs.com w: www.howellrs.com 79 Stag Leys, Ashtead, Surrey, KT21 2TL

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Cards for Good OPEN FOR BUSINESS

Parish Church Hall, Church Street... opposite St Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church in Leatherhead

CARDS FOR GOOD CAUSES Cards For Good is now open for business in the Parish Church Hall on Church Street, opposite St Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church, Leatherhead. A wonderful local couple, Mary and John Andrews, have kindly come forward and offered to run the shop this year with the help of some lovely local volunteers.

Opening hours: Monday to Friday from 10.00am until 4.00pm, Saturdays 10.00am 1.00pm until 14th December.

Cards for Good Causes is a multi-charity initiative, operating a national network of around 300 charity Christmas card shops. Cards for Good Causes Limited (VAT No GB 458 9691 78, Registered in England No 2260866) is the trading company of The 1959 Group of Charities (Registered Charity No 249039). Head and Registered Office: 1 Edison Gate, West Portway, Andover, Hants SP10 3SE Tel: 01264 361555 Fax: 01264 362333 Email: cfgc@interalpha.co.uk

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The Bookhams Residentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Association MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY

BRA Secretary, Andrew Freeman | secretary@bookhamresidents.org.uk | 07886459908

The BRA is urgently seeking a membership secretary. This is an important role within the Executive Committee and the ideal person will be organised, methodical, conscientious and up to date with modern technology. The role involves keeping accurate records of all the members of the association, such as their address, phone and e-mail details; at present, these are divided into pre-arranged area categories throughout the village to enable easy distribution of the BRA Newsletters, issued twice annually.

The collection of subscriptions is under review at present and the successful applicant would have an important input into any future system. This role provides a wonderful opportunity to get to know many more people in the village, while at the same time,adding benefits to community life throughout Bookham. If you would like to apply or receive more information, please contact the BRA Secretary, Andrew Freeman via e-mail: secretary@bookhamresidents.org.uk or telephone 07886 459908.

EPSOM & ST. HELIER HOSPITALS NHS TRUST On Thursday 2nd November, Daniel Elkeles, CEO of the Trust, spoke to some 60 Bookham residents at the Baptist Church. He explained the forward strategy for the Trust and what it could mean for us here in Bookham. Between 2020 and 2030, the Trust plan ensures that both Epsom and St Helier hospitals would be renovated and that a new acute hospital would be built, staffed by full-time consultants and other specialists. This should provide better care for the 50,000 seriously sick people of the 200,000 patients seen every year by the Trust at both locations. This new unit would be either at St. Helier, co-located with The Royal

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Marsden, or at Epsom. Other services would be maintained at the two existing hospitals. It was pointed out that, should this new unit be located at St Helier, then Bookham residents would probably like the right to ask if they could move from this Trust to that of the Royal Surrey at Guildford. Daniel accepted that this might be a possibility. For more information, go to www.epsom-sthelier. nhs.uk/news/epsom-and-st-helier-2020-2030 Peter Seaward Chairman BRA

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Epsom, Ewell and Mole Valley Branch ARE YOU A GOOD LISTENER? ARE YOU WILLING TO LEARN NEW SKILLS? CAN YOU SPARE 2-3 HRS A WEEK? WOULD YOU LIKE TO DO SOME USEFUL WORK IN THE COMMUNITY?

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Cruse Bereavement Care is looking for volunteers to work with people who are coping with grief.

Extensions, Conversions, New Builds, Renovations, Kitchens and Bathrooms

Good training is given and you would be well supported as you work. Are you interested? For more information, please telephone our helpline 020 8393 7238 & leave a message or email Surrey.East@cruse.org.uk

For free estimate or advice on projects of all sizes please contact: Alistair Wishart T: 01372 459127 M: 07747 481769 E: alistair.wishart@yahoo.co.uk

Charity number:208078

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Volunteering with HORSLEY & BOOKHAM RIDING FOR THE DISABLED

Operating for over 30 yrs giving rides to local children & young adults with mental & physical disabilities.

Horsley and Bookham RDA is a registered charity which provides facilities to benefit disabled children and young adults by having regular contact with horses. We have been operating for over 30 years, giving rides to local children and young adults with mental and physical disabilities. Each week, with the assistance of our coaches and volunteers, our riders can enjoy the horse-riding experience. This provides them with the chance to be independent, to feel a sense of achievement, and it puts smiles on their faces! Volunteers are an essential part of Horsley & Bookham RDA, and without them we couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t possibly function. Anyone over 12 years old may become a volunteer; training is given to everyone who joins the group and you can do as little or as much as you feel capable of. We have volunteers from a diversity of backgrounds and ages who bring their talents and enthusiasm to below

our team. The most important quality that a volunteer must have is the ability to work in a team. Many volunteers have no horse experience at all when they join, but provided you are keen to learn and have a good rapport with people, training is no problem. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a very rewarding and fulfilling experience and some of our volunteers have been involved for many years. We operate seven rides each week on Sunday morning, Wednesday afternoon and evening and during the day on Tuesdays and Thursdays. If you are interested in volunteering your time to help disabled children locally, please visit horsleyandbookhamrda.co.uk or email horsleyandbookhamrda@hotmail.co.uk Horsley & Bookham RDA is 100% voluntarily run and funded. If you would like to get involved with the charity in a different way, please visit our website for further information.

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Letter from the Library MORE TO EXPLORE IN YOUR LOCAL LIBRARY!

Bookham Library is open Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays 10am - 1pm & 2pm - 5pm. Saturdays 9.30am - 5pm. *We will be closed all day 25th, 26th December and 1st January 2018.*

Did you know?

Would you like to surf the net? Open an email account? Or perhaps you would like to learn about the library eBooks, Audiobooks and Magazines, or simply reserve a book from home? Make a free appointment with one of our two volunteer Digital Buddies for help with these and any other digital questions - ask for more information in the library.

e-news

Imagine a magazine subscription without the cost? If you are a member of Surrey Libraries, you can download your favourite read: Good Housekeeping, The Week, Gardeners World and many more absolutely free on your pc, tablet or smartphone. Follow the link on our website to register or ask for more information in the library.

We recommend

Fancy a seasonal whodunnit to curl up with after Christmas lunch? We have a special order of festive mystery murders to keep you busy in December – visit the library for a great selection of Christmas reads.

December events and activities

• Come & see us on 14th December at the Baptist Church Late Night Shopping event for a chance to win a hamper! • Calling all children – come & colour a Christmas stocking in December & help us make the library look really festive • Book early for our children’s Christmas craft sessions on Saturday 16th December & Friday 22nd December at 10.30. (there’s a small charge for this activity) Support your local library!

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Take Extra Care of Your Pets this Christmas

Sunday Services ALL SAINTSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; CHURCH, BOOKHAM

Manor House Lane, Little Bookham - December 2017 & January 2018

3rd Dec 10.00 am 6.00pm

The First Sunday of Advent Informal Worship & Communion Advent Carol Service

10th Dec 8.00am

The Second Sunday of Advent Holy Communion

17th Dec 10.00am

The Third Sunday of Advent Sunday Worship & Communion

24th Dec 10.00am 3.00pm

Christmas Eve Said Holy Communion Crib Service

25th Dec 11.00am

Christmas Day Family Christmas Celebration

31st Dec 8.00 am

News Years Eve Holy Communion

7th Jan 10.00am

The First Sunday of Ephiphany Informal Worship & Communion

14th Jan 10.00am

The Second Sunday of Ephiphany Holy Communion

21st Jan 8.00am

The Third Sunday of Ephipany Sunday Worship & Communion

28th Jan 8.00am

The Fourth Sunday of Ephipany Holy Communion

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

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

A Congregation with a big heart, committed to making a difference in our community. The Methodist Church at 10am

Details about all that the church is doing can be found at: www.bookhambaptistchurch.org.uk or by contacting the Church office: 01372 811313

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3rd First Sunday of Advent

8.00am Holy Comunion (Traditional Language) 10.00am Morning Prayer & Baptism service 4.00pm The 4 o’clock Gathering in the Pastoral Centre

10th Second Sunday of Advent

8.00am 10.00am 12noon 4.00pm

Holy Communion (Traditional Language) Holy Communion Celebration Advent AllAlive! Family Celebration (lunch provided afterwards) The 4 o’clock Gathering in the Pastoral Centre

17th Third Sunday of Advent

SUNDAY SERVICES DECEMBER 2017 JANUARY 2018

8.00am Holy Communion (Traditional Language) 10.00am Holy Communion Celebration 6.30pm Festival of 9 Readings & Carols (mulled-wine & mince pies served afterwards)

24th Christmas Eve

8.00am Holy Communion (Traditional Language) 2pm OR 3pm Crib Service for children aged 0-7with family (service repeats) 4.30 OR 6pm Crib Service for older children & adults (service repeats) 11.30pm Midnight Communion

25th Christmas Day (Monday)

8.00am Holy Communion (Traditional Language) 10.00am Christmas Celebration with Communion suitable for All-Ages JANUARY 2018

7th First Sunday of Ephiphany

8.00am Holy Communion (Traditional Language) 10.00am Morning Prayer service 4.00pm The 4 o’clock Gathering in the Pastoral Centre

14th Second Sunday of Ephiphany

8.00am Holy Communion (Traditional Language) 10.00am Morning Prayer service 4.00pm The 4 o’clock Gathering in the Pastoral Centre

21st Third Sunday of Ephiphany

8.00am 10.00am 4.00pm 6.30pm

Holy Communion (Traditional Language) Morning Prayer service The 4 o’clock Gathering in the Pastoral Centre Evensong

28th Fourth Sunday of Ephiphany

8.00am Holy Communion (Traditional Language) 10.00am Morning Prayer service 4.00pm The 4 o’clock Gathering in the Pastoral Centre

Further details available from St Nicolas Parish Office:

01372 450709 or

www.stnicolas bookham.org.uk

1.30pm Wednesdays in Term Time - TotsAlive! A Parent and toddler group for 0-4s. Meets 1:30-3:30pm in the Church Room, 2pm in the Church. New parents/carers & children always welcome. 3.00pm 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 & office or sign up on the day

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.

TRANSITIONBOOKHAM Working to make our village more planet-friendly The festive season got off to a good start at the end of October with our Christmas card upcycling day, where much fun was had by all. As usual we take a break from open meetings in December, though we will of course be supporting Bookham's latenight shopping event. We've booked in quarterly meetings for 2018 on January 17th, April 18th, July 18th and October 17th. These will take place in

the St Nicolas Pastoral Centre from 7.30pm till 9pm. Entrance to the Pastoral Centre is off Church Road between Carolina's and Heads Up. Other events and meetings may be added during the year. See local notice boards, Like or Follow us on Facebook or Twitter, or email us at the address below and ask to be added to our mailing list. Have a happy and sustainable Christmas and New Year!

www.transitionbookham.org.uk email transitionbookham@gmail.com Are you on social media? Find and Like TransitionBookham on Facebook and follow us on Twitter @ttbookham Other local events December 2017/January 2018 Fridays 10:15-11:30 Country Market at the Barn Hall www.bookhamcountrymarket.co.uk (no market on 29th December or 5th January)

Puzzle Solutions FESTIVE ISSUE - BOOKHAM

Crossword page 42

Sudoku page 49

Leah Durrant Competition Winner Lindsay Baldwin

Digi-Search page 49

David Jensen Quiz Answers: 1) Revolver 2) Elvis Presley 3) Eric Burdon 4) Petula Clark 5) Yardbirds

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Advertisers Index FESTIVE ISSUE - BOOKHAM

Able Roofing...........................................................36 Alan Greenwood Funeral Directors.........................41 Andy’s Garden Services............................................54 Astek Dental ..........................................................12 Beckley’s Automotive...............................................40 Bockett’s Farm.........................................................17 Bonnie Dogs...........................................................36 Bookham Carpets....................................................13 Bookham Chiropody...............................................43 Bookham Choral Society.........................................27 Bookham Physiotherapy..........................................55 Boyall’s Ironmongery & Doors..................................4 Bruce’s Doggy Day Care.........................................8/9 Cards for Good Causes............................................57 Casselden’s Shoes.....................................................53 CD Sheldon Flooring..............................................39 Ceramica Tiles Ashtead...........................................17 Colin Read Landscaping ........................................55 Computer Fix..........................................................31 Cosy Flooring..........................................................49 Country Cousins.......................................................7 Crescent Dental Spa................................................24 Cruse Bereavement .................................................59 CT Cars .................................................................33 Dashe Development ...............................................59 DB Garden Services................................................68 Dorking Domestic Appliances.................................27 Dream Doors..........................................................10 Elite Tree Services....................................................51 Englishman’s Castle.................................................11 Extra Help............................................................8/48 F Covey ..................................................................40 Fine Fettle...............................................................21 First Choice Cleaning Company.............................47 Get Going Physio....................................................31 Great Bookham Dental...........................................51 Harvey Fab..............................................................43 HRS Roofing..........................................................56 Julie Watts Family Law............................................28

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L Hawkins & Sons..................................................53 MacDonald & Sons Fencing...................................59 Michael Reeve Landscaping.....................................39 Mobile Curtain Studio............................................25 MPS Garden & Est Machinery Ltd.........................68 Oscars Dog Grooming............................................53 P&B Tree Services...................................................47 Paul Welby - Handyman.........................................28 Planning & Design.................................................41 POSE Panto............................................................22 Pullen Plumbing.....................................................28 Rawlings & Kensett ................................................67 RDA Riding for the Disabled .................................60 RJK Decorating.......................................................31 Road Trippers............................................................8 Roofs of Esher.........................................................47 Roots & Shoots.........................................................2 Roxley Models ..........................................................9 SeeAbility................................................................15 Shirley Garages........................................................29 Slimming World......................................................20 SPACE....................................................................54 Surrey Home Vet.....................................................23 Surrey Roofing Group.............................................25 Tec Res Computer Solutions..............................44/45 The Full Spectrum...................................................15 The Grange ............................................................18 The Leatherhead Lions Santa Route........................55 The Leatherhead Theatre...........................................6 The Potting Shed....................................................24 The Vineries................................................. 34/35/37 Tony Meadows Decorating......................................20 Wellers Solicitors.......................................................5 Yoga........................................................................54

Rawlings and Kensett

Wishing you a Merry

Christmas

Christmas Opening Hours 23rd Dec 24th Dec 25th-27th 28th Dec 29th Dec 30th Dec 31st -1st 2nd Jan

8am - 3pm 8am - 12pm* CLOSED 8am - 5pm 8am - 5pm 8am - 1pm CLOSED Open as usual

*Collection of orders only

Genuine Free Range Turkeys CHRISTMAS ORDERS TAKEN FROM 1ST DECEMBER

Telephone: 01372 458210 51 High Street, Great Bookham