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Based in Merrow and established in 1992, Roots & Shoots is a family-run tree care company which offers a professional and comprehensive arboricultural and landscaping service. We take great pride in our reputation and we offer all our clients a professional, courteous, and personal service. All our tree work is done to British Standards 3998 and withi is carried out to the highest standards by qualified staff.
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11 BOOKHAM IN THE WAR 14 BRUCE’S DOGGY DAY CARE
Read Bruce’s column about how Dog’s are not just for Christmas.
20 CHRISTMAS POST 26 SUDOKU & HUB WORDS 28 WHAT’S ON
See what’s on in and around Bookham in December/January.
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From the Editor
Welcome to our Festive Issue in Bookham! Not only that, but this month is our 10th Anniversary Issue! TEN WHOLE YEARS and we are still here! I just want to THANK YOU all so much for your support and interest over the years. It is a total pleasure to produce your local magazine and I hope you continue to find it a useful resource in 2016 and beyond. We’re only here because of you and for you, so again, thank you very much, readers and advertisers, local charities and organisations alike. The only downside is that I’m ten years older (but maybe wiser) than when we first met. Let’s just hope that love is blind ! Lots and lots in this special issue, reflecting as always what a fantastically interesting village we are privileged to live in, see here..... Late Night Shopping Evening coming up on Thursday 10th December. Be there or be square! The Christmas Charity Post information, well worth using for your local Christmas card delivery. I meet a local author, whose book is fantastic and he is a really nice guy too; our Look Local motoring man, Ted Macauley, has a great give away competition; a local resident receives a message from the Queen; information about the POSE Panto; the Lion’s Santa visits, times and days; a competition, and a real film all about ‘Bookham in the War’ is coming to a big screen near here in the New Year! Info on all within… I hope you enjoy.....
MUSIC MATTERS
I wish you all a Merry Christmas and a happy and healthy 2016.
LOCAL AUTHOR
Take care, we look forward to returning in 2016 for another busy year!
CROSSWORD POSE PANTO GARDENING MATTERS BE KASSAPIAN RECIPE MINI CAR REVIEW Ted Macauley tells us all about the new Mini Cooper five door BEAM NOTICE CHURCH SERVICES PUZZLE SOLUTIONS SURREY POLICE NOTICE ADVERTISERS’ INDEX
Ros Thomas Editor
Next copy deadline: 5th January 2016 for the February 2016 issue Phone Email Website
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THE VINERIES THE VINES COFFEE SHOP
CHRISTMAS MENU NOW AVAILABLE Monday 30th November – Wednesday 23rd December
Starters Cullen Skink-homemade smoked haddock chowder served with multi-seed bread Goat’s cheese, cranberry & parmesan brulee with toasted ciabatta Pea & ham hock terrine with grain mustard, pickles and salad
Main Course Locally-sourced roast turkey with roast potatoes, pigs in blankets and all the trimmings Pan-fried wild seabass fillet from Sussex Coast with lemongrass risotto and mixed seafood bisque Squash, spinach & ricotta gratin with seasonal vegetables (V)
Desserts Homemade chocolate, cherry and orange brandy trifle Christmas pudding with cream, custard or brandy sauce Cheese and biscuits All meals to include after dinner coffee, after dinner chocolate mints & Christmas crackers Gluten-free options available. Please advise us of any special dietary requirements when booking.
Coffee shop hours: Mon - Sat 8.00am - 4.00pm | Sun 9.30am - 3.30pm | 01372 457337 Lower Road | Effingham | KT24 5JP | www.thevineriesgardencentre.co.uk
GARDEN CENTRE BOOK NOW TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT Main Course only - £14.99
2 Courses - £19.49
3 Courses - £22.49
All to include after dinner coffee, after dinner chocolate mints & Christmas crackers Please book your Christmas lunch in the Coffee Shop by phone on: 01372 457337 or online at thevineries@hotmail.co.uk
£5.00 deposit per person to be paid upon booking and please inform us of your menu choices Fine wine list available Christmas Lunch available from Monday 30th November to Wednesday 23rd December Come and listen to the Brockham Handbell Ringers playing in the Garden Centre on Saturday 5th December between 10am-12noon. Join us for a drop of mulled wine & a mince pie (free of charge) in the Garden Centre on Friday 4th December 2015.
THE FLOWER SHOP
Fresh flowers are delivered regularly to ensure that there is a great selection of top quality flowers for you to choose from. Club members can use their 10% discount card for Flower Shop purchases. Hours of business: Mon - Sat 8.00am - 5.00pm | Sun 10.00am - 4.00pm | 01372 458934 Lower Road | Effingham | KT24 5JP | www.thevineriesgardencentre.co.uk
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THURSDAY 10TH DECEMBER 2015 Shops will be open from
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Carol singing, Refreshments, Children’s Activities, Crafts Stalls, Santa’s Grotto, Story Telling,
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THURSDAY 10TH DECEMBER FROM 6PM - 8.30PM This event has grown year by year and has become part of our community calendar, with mulled wine and mince pies a-plenty and a great sense of festivity shared. As usual, the High Street and Church Road from the church to Post House Lane will be closed, with many shops and businesses open to welcome you. Some shops will open on The Grove. Look out for the best-dressed shop window on a theme of Christmas Around the World, enjoy listening to the carol singers and storytellers in the streets. Visit the craft stalls in the Baptist Church and enjoy Christmas songs from local school children. Visit the display of decorated Christmas trees in St Nicolas Church and don’t forget to seek out Santa in the Pastoral Centre, where there will be children’s games and crafts.
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28th November – Serial Thrillers 4th December – Vinyl Staircase Friday 18th December – Flip the Bird
Book now for Christmas Day
New Year’s Eve Local DJ, Ticket only Ask at the bar for details
Claire, Peter and all the staff at the Sir Douglas Haig would like to wish all their customers a Merry Christmas and a fantastic New Year.
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A FILM WHICH TELLS THE PART PLAYED BY VILLAGES IN BRITAIN DURING WORLD WAR 2 - INSPIRED BY THE BOOK ‘BOOKHAM IN WORLD WAR 2’
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n 2013, Dr Farooq Beg, an international award-winning documentary film maker and a new arrival in Bookham, chanced upon the book Bookham in World War2 at the local Wishing Well shop on High Street. Fascinated by the book, Dr Beg joined hands with prominent members of the Leatherhead History Society and co-authors of the book, Michael Anderson and Roy Mellick, to produce a documentary to tell the untold story of the silent diligent villagers who backed our brave soldiers on the battlefront. In the words of a village writer, ‘us villagers were the backbone of the War’. With no budget but oodles of motivation and conviction, the threesome set about producing the documentary, with unimaginable support from individuals and numerous community groups from the area. The film has been produced to broadcast standards and is intended to be a vital part of the oral history of the area and a valuable asset for our future generation through schools, colleges and libraries. We are pleased to inform you that the one hour film ‘We also Served’ is now complete and waiting for a red carpet preview showing at Leatherhead Cinema on 16 January 2016 at 7.00 pm.
We hope that you will join us at this first-ever red carpet film event with your family and friends. As we mentioned earlier, the project started on a zero budget and has relied on the goodwill of numerous individuals and organizations. Nevertheless, there are costs that need to be covered to keep the process of documenting local history alive and we appeal to your generosity to help us take this further. I have created an eventbrite event (link below) where you can go and book your seats. There is an option to donate when getting your tickets. We will be taking donations both through the site as well as on the day. We will also be creating a kick-starter for the film in the coming days. This will serve as a place where anyone interested in the film can pledge to certain tiers to get rewards: for example, one would be getting a DVD of the film. For all contact information, we can be reached on the email: ww2wealsoserved@gmail.com There is also a Facebook page for the film. Currently, Facebook is reviewing the name change process which should take 2-3 days, so the page name would change to ‘We also served’. https://www.facebook.com/Bookhamfilm/timeline We can also be reached on the number: 07896 207792 | 07944 957258
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Coined by the Dogs Trust back in the 1970s, this simple but effective slogan says it all. And now December is upon us, thoughts are turning to the perfect Christmas present. A dog, like a child, is a huge long-term responsibility. While cuddling a cute puppy on Christmas Day sounds wonderful, they will still need the same amount of love, care and attention when the holidays are over. So, if you’re thinking of spending this Christmas with a new canine chum, please consider the following before taking the plunge: Food: Dogs must have a well-balanced doggy (not human) diet for optimum health, along with constant access to fresh clean water. Friends: Dogs are sociable animals and should have the opportunity to spend time with other sociable dogs being just, well, dogs! Family: As owners, you become their ‘parents’, which means allowing them to fit into your home life as one of the family, with a loving and secure environment and their own doggy bed to retire to. You’ll also need to guide and train them. Fun: Regular exercise is an absolute must. Once or twice a day at a minimum, whatever the weather… Bruce Casalis is director & founder of Bruce’s Doggy Day Care, a multi-award winning business in Cobham.
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Saturday 5th December from 11am - 4pm H Granny Turismo H H Nutkins H H Santa Claus H H Face Painting H H Morris Dancing H H Panache Steel Band H H Mole Valley Silver Band H H Dick Whittington Panto CharactersH H Carol Singing H
Santa Claus knows a secret! Special guest appearances from 2 well known children’s characters watch local press for details
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Professional dog grooming and quality accessories for your canine friend
Dog grooming for all breeds:
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Friendly, personal service, no holding cages or drying cages – you can stay with your dog & have a cuppa! Do-it-yourself dog bath, come and use our professional equipment (bath, dryer etc) – great for dogs that don’t need professional grooming, or as a spruce up between appointments.
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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Participating Shops Bookham:
Fetcham:
BRACKENBURYS, High Street BUNGALOW STORES, Beckley Parade WISHING WELL, 7 High Street WEALES STORES, Little Bookham Street THE GRANGE AT NUMBER FIVE, 5 Church Road GROVE PHARMACY, The Grove WAVELENGTHS, Edenside
CONTACT, Cobham Road OPEN ALL HOURS, Hazel Parade NIKKI’S NEWS, Sunmead Parade CANNON COURT PHARMACY, Cannon Court
Effingham: PARKER & SON, The Street SIBLEYS NEWSAGENTS, Guildford Rd
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SATURDAY 16th DEC - Rotary Quiz Night. Annual quiz in aid of international charities Bookham Old Barn Hall 7.00am - 10.30am
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eorge Kirby lives in Bookham and celebrated his 100th Birthday in early November. Over 50 of his friends and family helped him to celebrate with a wonderful party at La Familia in Hampton Hill, near to where his daughter Gillian lives. To mark the occasion, the mayor of Richmond attended and kindly presented him with a beautiful bouquet of flowers. George was born in 1915 in Edmonton, London, obviously in rather more austere times. He was one of 11 children. He lost many of his family during the Second World War and also to the TB epidemic at the time. Tragically, he lost his mother and father when he was quite young, but the children all cared for each other. There was no such thing as social services in 1915. Sadly too, all his siblings have now passed away. He met his wife Eileen at a dance before the war and they soon married and had two children, Gillian and Pauline. In 1941, he was conscripted and became a physical training instructor in the RAF, based in the UK for 3 years. He was then promoted to sergeant and posted to the Far East for 2 years, far away from his family. He was attached to the Army and Air Force and was involved with psychological warfare, surrounding the dropping of propaganda leaflets on Japanese Territories from about 1942 to 1946. He received the Burma Star for his time in the Far East, serving under Lord Mountbatten. That was the only time he left his family; George & Eileen were married for 75 years. Very sadly, Eileen passed away two years ago. Of course, this was a huge wrench and very sad after so many wonderful years together, and George misses her very much. His daughter Gillian said ‘Dad was a truly marvellous husband to our mum; he cared for her so well in her last years, right to the end of her life, in fact. He has also been a fantastic father, and actually still is at 100 years old! His positive approach to life is a great example to us all, overcoming all life’s challenges and he never gives up hope.’ Gillian believes that the secret to her dad’s longevity is basically ‘No special diets or drinks, good homemade cooking, enjoying a glass of wine and of course, always maintaining a good sense of humour.’ By all accounts, the party was wonderful and enjoyed very much by all who attended. A little birdie told me that George even did a tap dance for everyone before cutting his cake! What an incredible man! George was also delighted to receive a lovely birthday card from the Queen. What a wonderful celebration for an amazing man!
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or a while, local author CT Sullivan has been fascinated by the phrase ‘reasonable force’ Over the years, there have been several high profile cases where home owners have defended their own property and their families from unwanted intruders, only then to find that in the eyes of the law, they are themselves in the wrong! It is a complicated area which so easily could affect the most law-abiding citizen.This great new book visits this exact scenario… I started the book last weekend and couldn’t put it down. It really is a captivating read. I asked the author how he went about putting a book like this together. I wondered if he had the whole story line worked out in his head before he started to write? ‘To a certain degree, I had a basic plan and the plot, but as you write, the story evolves, as do the characters.’ Are any of the characters within the book based on real people? ‘Yes, some are, but again, they also develop as the story moves along.’ It takes a long time from concept to published book and I can only imagine the hours of work which must go into producing a book such as this.
I really enjoyed the style of writing and the story is, as I said, totally captivating. If you are a member of a book club, this book really should go on your list; it is meticulously researched and very thought-provoding, the perfect combination for a good discussion. A tale about ordinary people who find themselves in an extraordinary situation. Before turning his hand to writing, the author spent twenty five years in the City as a foreign exchange broker, but since then has had a whole variety of very different jobs; these include driving a lorry, landscape gardening, a singer in pubs, a film extra and musical comedy entertainer, giving him ample time to hone his craft as an author! As you can imagine, he is a very interesting chap, and I’m sure his eclectic career path has given him a wide range of life experiences to draw from in his writing. I look forward to reading more from this man. Published by Pegasus Elliot Mackenzie, it is available from Barton’s Book Shop in Leatherhead, Waterstone’s Book Shop in Guildford and, of course, amazon.co.uk on line. It really would make a fantastic Christmas gift for almost anyone who enjoys a good book. Thank you very much, CT Sullivan.
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A Lasting Power of Attorney is now as important as a Will DO YOU KNOW WHY? If you lost mental capacity through an accident or an illness such as dementia, you would no longer be able to make your own decisions.You would be totally reliant on those around you, such as family or friends. However, if you don’t have a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA), they could not take control of your finances or take care of your personal welfare. Frightening when you think about it! In 2007, the Mental Capacity Act 2005 (MCA) came fully into force. If you do not have an LPA, family and friends would have to apply to the Court of Protection to be appointed a deputy to look after your affairs. The application process is lengthy and complex and fraught with problems. When someone applies to become a deputy to look after your affairs, the initial fees and annual fees that would have to be paid would be as follows: • There is an application fee of £400.00* payable to the Court of Protection. • There is also an annual supervision fee of up to £320.00*, dependent on the level of supervision necessary.
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There is a whole host of words beginning with virwhich describe the various shades of green, but there are few green flowers, although anything carrying the name viridifloris will be exactly that: green-flowered. I have in my garden a Helleborus viridis, a hellebore whose flowers are indeed a very pale green. Of course, green often refers to the leaves, and evergreens may well have the specific name sempervirens, meaning ‘always green’, eg Buxus sempervirens, the box tree. Another name that is frequently seen is glaucus, which is more of a sea-green, a green overlaid with a bluish or greyish touch. One of the best-known plants with this in its name is Festuca glauca, a very attractive ornamental grass with striking, steely blue-green foliage, which also produces bluish-green flower spikes in summer. Another is Rosa glauca, a shrub rose whose flowers are cerise-pink, but whose most distinctive feature is its leaves, a beautiful blue-green. Brown may not be a colour one would think of associating with many flowers, but it is surprising how many there are, especially if you consider that orange turns frequently to brown, as with rudbeckias. Anything with ferrugineus in its name will be a rusty
brown in colour. It comes from the Latin ‘ferrum’, meaning iron (and those of you who have some French will recognise the word ‘fer’ from this). There are two familiar plants which bear this name. With Digitalis ferruginea, the rusty foxglove, it is referring to the flowers, which are a dark yellowy-brown, and with Rhododendron ferrugineum, it is the underside of the leaves which are rusty-coloured, although the flowers are deep pink. This latter is a good example of why you need to look at parts of the plant other than the flowers when considering the colour description. Another word to describe a shade of brown is fuscus, which means brown/tawny, and Eremurus fuscus, a plant native to Kazakhstan and Pakistan, has pale yellow flowers with brown tips, rather like the colour of a lion’s mane. There is also brunneus, simply meaning brown, but this is not common, although there is Restio brunneus, a grass with brown strands and native to South Africa. And so we come to the end of the names of various colours in Latin, and all that is left for me to do is to wish you all a very happy Christmas and love, joy, peace for the New Year….when it will be the words for shape in Latin, huzzaaaaahhhh…
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a flooded part of the village. But, please don’t get the wrong impression! We at the BRA are a dedicated team of volunteers who really do enjoy taking on the important tasks that keep both Great and Little Bookham as we like it today. If you are in any doubt about how much the BRA contributes to village life, here are just a few local issues that are monitored and dealt with on a regular basis: Planning; Highways; Infrastructure; Trees; Environment; Christmas lights; Hanging baskets; Young people; Education; Cycling; Consultation; Health; Transport; Associated groups; and Communications.
MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU ALL FROM THE BOOKHAM RESIDENTS' ASSOCIATION. Contact: Les Huett - BRA Publicity publicity@bookhamresidents.org.uk | www.bookhamresidents.org.uk
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A CHRISTMAS LET TER by Penny Clarke Can’t believe Christmas has come once again. Keep saying we’ll meet, but when, oh when? Now, what has happened since this time last year? Can’t think of a thing, but never you fear, We go on as before as the seasons pass by – ‘Yes, but doing what?’ I hear you cry. Well, in the New Year we made resolutions And decided to alter our lives, but solutions Could not be agreed, so filled up our time By just travelling down the very same line As the previous year, so I think it is better I send you a copy of last Christmas’s letter. But one thing is sure, I know you’ll agree We really must meet, but we’ll just have to see… Till next year, love from Me.
CHRISTMAS ILLUMINATION by Chris Leonard The dying sun this wintry afternoon splashes cold stone purple, green, blue, orange. Impure light, traversing dust and coloured glass moves, dyes, almost lives – transforms this ancient chapel beyond belief. Transfixed, we watch till, for a moment, we too are purpled, gilded. Illuminate!
CHRISTMAS EVE by Penny Clarke We’ve arrived and I thought I’d tire But now they have settled in the byre I can look back on the journey made And take some pride in the baby laid In the manger, cosy and warm, Swaddled and safe, away from harm. I can stand here and look at the star, For I am the donkey that brought them this far.
Sheep on Polesden slopes shelter as night completes winter-long shadows. By other valleys, crags, shores, not so, for sheep, child, anyone… As frost sparkles bare twigs beautiful and glitter baubles crackers with laughter, remember quake, war, refugee, cold shepherds at a barely-sheltered birth... Grumbles melt, grateful. Grace to give? By Chris Leonard
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The Beatles had one each. And Hollywood movie star & West End producer Kevin Spacy forked out nearly £100,000 for the last one of its class ever built. Not only that, there are 470 clubs in its name in the UK & 260 worldwide. So, what is it? The Mini. That’s what. And you’ve only got to be commuting from Stoke D’Abernon station to see them in their iconic ranks glistening petitely in the neighbouring car showroom. It is amazing that from a sketch by imaginative dreamer Sir Alec Issigonis, pencilled on a napkin in a Swiss cafe, Mini mania has swamped the globe, with more than three million sold since BMW, the fathers of autmotive efficiency & finesse, adopted the brand in 2001. From its humble beginnings, with its UK HQ in Longbridge & Cowley in the Midlands, it is now manufactured in Australia, Spain, Belgium, Chile, Italy, Malta, Portugal, Uruguay, Venezuela & Yugoslavia, with other countries jostling to cash in on its popularity. I have to confess I was not really a fan until I gave one a trial run or two. I was too wrapped up in my own treasured Fiat 500’s enchanting manners & style
& price to contemplate allowing a sort of rival to grab my attention. We are fortunate that Surrey, with its hills, lanes, motorways & townships, abounds with terrain varyingly suitable for a thorough once-over of a car on our wish-list. The lightweight motor propels the car into the tightest turns & bends with a quality of grip that enhances a feeling and confidence of safety-on-thego, & all with the sort of throaty engine sound that is music to any fanatic’s ears. With the new five-door option with a stretch to the bodywork, there is ample legroom in the back, with a 278-litre boot that certainly took me by surprise, & while it falls well short of bigger car style & comfort, it is at a practical level. My feeling is that the latest Mini hatch, the five-door offering, is at the top end price of £23,050, a good few quid or two more than I am prepared to pay, confessed skinflint that I am. One thing in its favour, despite its price tag, & though there are vast legions of them, they resist depreciation. So in that sense, they eke out as fairly cheap over a time. A new layer of super-smooth engines fail to heave the Mini to the top of
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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..........01372 452532 Boots the Chemist, 5 High Street..........01372 452067 Police (non-urgent matters)......................................101 Help your Neighbour Scheme...............07986 177234 HALL HIRE Citizens’ Advice Bureau...................0844 4 11 1444 Old Barn Hall, Church Road.................01372 456307. St. Lawrence Church Hall......................01372 452942 HOSPITALS Little Bookham Village Hall...................01372 454001 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
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McCormick & Associates, 30 High St ....01372 459393 Gt B’hm Dental Prac, 1 The Garstons .....01372 454355 Dawnay School.......................................01372 456774 AJ Hedger, 26 Church Road.....................01372 457959 Eastwick County Infant 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 Infant 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
SCHOOLS
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Why pay for something we already have? We should not. But a modest household payment - say 75p a week for a band D property - will generate over £200,000 each year to be spent wholly in Bookham. This will provide extra benefits for Bookham now & in future. What extra benefits? First, it would have the authority of a democratically elected body, & residents would be able to demand that it provide & carry out certain services or projects. Second, a Village Council, unlike any other body, would have extra revenue, for example from the new developer-funded Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL). How does BEAM relate to the Neighbourhood Development Plan (NDP)? There is no direct relationship. But if Bookham residents support the NDP in a referendum, & if we had a Village Council, then 25% of CIL - estimated at £60,000 a year - would go straight to the Council to be spent in Bookham. How might a Council affect our valuable volunteer base? Positively. Other good Councils support their community volunteer organisations by providing grants, & administrative & other support. Our Village Council would do as well, if not better! Would it listen? The Village Council’s Statement of Intent would demand that it actively, continuously & professionally seek community opinions. It would have the funds to do so.
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BEAM proposes that, at an Annual Public Meeting, the Council present plans setting out residents’ priorities for the next three years. That meeting would formally agree final plans & associated costs. Further, the Council would report on its achievements against the previous year’s plan. Would it be accountable? By its nature, a Village Council is accountable. It would be properly elected, open & transparent. Meetings would be open to all, including the press. Full minutes & accounts would be published. Every candidate for Councillor must declare any party, business or commercial interests. Would it be political? A Village Council should be resolutely non-party political. Other good Councils publish a formal Statement of Intent to say this. Residents should approve such a statement for Bookham. Why have another layer of bureaucracy? What does this really mean? If it means having power to take decisions in Bookham, that must be beneficial. It will reduce the need to queue and lobby for funding & decisions by district or county. We will have resources to decide and act for ourselves. If anything it will cut out some bureaucracy with which we currently have to deal. More questions? Go to www.beamforbookham.uk where you will find more answers, and whilst there, please sign the petition in support of a Village Council. Or contact info@ beamforbookham.uk for more information.
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SUNDAY
SERVICES AT ST NICOLAS DECEMBER 2015
6th
8.00am 10.00am 4.30pm
13th
8.00am 10.00am 4.30pm
20th
8.00am 10.00am 4.30pm
6.30pm
CHRISTMAS SERVICES 2015
** One hour service of carols & readings especially suitable for those aged 8 & over. The 6.00pm service will be a repeat of the 4.30pm service.
JANUARY 2016
24th 2.00pm 3.00pm 4.30pm 6.00pm 11.30pm
Christmas Eve Crib Service* Crib Service* Crib Service** Crib Service** Midnight Communion
25th 8.00am 10.00am
Christmas Day Holy Communion (Traditional Language) All-age Holy Communion
3rd
8.00am 10.00am 4.30pm
10th
8.00am 10.00am 4.30pm
20th
01372 450709 or
Holy Communion (Traditional Language) Holy Communion Holy Baptism No St Nicolas4All today
Second Sunday of Christmas
Holy Communion (Traditional Language) Morning Prayer St Nicolas4All Holy Communion with Sparklers & Trailblazers
The Baptism of Christ (First Sunday of Epiphany)
Holy Communion (Traditional Language) Holy Communion with Remembrance St Nicolas4All with Sparklers & Trailblazers
Second Sunday of Epiphany
8.00am 10.00am 4.30pm 6.30pm
Holy Communion (Traditional Language) Holy Communion All-age St Nicolas4All Evensong
24th
Third Sunday of Epiphany
31st 8.00am 10.00am 4.30pm 11.30pm
Fourth Sunday of Epiphany Holy Communion (Traditional Language) Holy Communion Holy Baptism St Nicolas4All with Sparklers and Trailblazers
8.00am 10.00am 4.30pm
www.stnicolasbookham.org.uk
Fourth Sunday of Advent
Holy Communion (Traditional Language) Holy Communion Informal St Nicolas4All with story-telling and carols in the Pastoral Centre Nine Lessons and Carols
First Sunday of Christmas
Further details available from St Nicolas Parish Office:
Third Sunday of Advent
Holy Communion (Traditional Language) Holy Communion St Nicolas4All with Sparklers & Trailblazers
27th
8.00am 10.00am 12.00pm 4.30pm
* 30min service of carols & activities especially suitable for those aged 7 & under. The 3.00pm service will be a repeat of the 2.00pm service.
Second Sunday of Advent
Holy Communion (Traditional Language) Morning Prayer with Baptism St Nicolas4All Holy Communion with Sparklers & Trailblazers
Holy Communion (Traditional Language) Holy Communion St Nicolas4All with Sparklers and Trailblazers
SUNDAY
S E R V I C E S AT A L L S A I N T S C H U R C H M A N O R H O U S E L A N E , L I T T L E B O O K H A M , S U R R EY, K T 2 3 4 E L DECEMBER 2016
6th Dec
All-age Communion Service
13th Dec
Third Sunday of Advent
20th Dec
Fourth Sunday of Advent
24th Dec 25th Dec 27th Dec
JANUARY 2016
Second Sunday of Advent
10.00 am
3rd Jan 10th Jan 17th Jan 24th Jan 31st Jan
8.00am
10.00am
Holy Communion All-age Communion Service
Christmas Eve
3.00pm
Children’s Crib Service
Christmas Day
8.00am
Holy Communion
First Sunday of Christmas
8.00am
Holy Communion
11.00am Family Christmas Celebration 11.15am Matins
Second Sunday of Christmas
10.00 am All-age Communion Service
The Baptism of Christ (First Sunday of Epiphany)
8.00am
Holy Communion
6.00pm
Evensong
Second Sunday of Epiphany
10.00am
All-age Communion Service
Third Sunday of Epiphany
8.00am
Holy Communion
11.15am
Matins
Fourth Sunday of Epiphany 8.00am Holy Communion
2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 10.30-12.00 Chatterbox - a group for pre-school children & their carers. Further details from website www.all-saints-church-little-bookham.org.uk
P U Z Z L E Crossword - page 44
S O L U T I O N S Sudoku - page 26
Hub Words page 26 9-letter word - LABYRINTH. Some other words of 4 letters or more containing the hub letter N: anil, anti, ayin, barn, bran, hint, lain, lint, nail, nary, rain, rani, rant, tarn, than, thin, tiny, yarn, bairn (Scot), blain, brain, brant, briny, inlay, rainy, riant, train, binary, brainy, in-tray, litany, ratlin, rhinal, thinly.
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Our Sunday Congregations A warm-hearted congregation that enjoys varity in its worship
A gathering of all ages, vibrant and contemporary in its worship
A time and space to connect with God and with eachother
A Congregation with a big heart, commiteed 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
BOOKHAM
& F E T C H A M A RT G RO U P ’ S E X H I BI T I ON WAS A GREAT S UCCESS AGAIN THIS Y EAR! Thank you everyone who visited us and who voted for the ‘Best in Show’ which was won this year by
Cathy Drewett. Cathy also won the members cup with her painting ‘Call of the Wild’ and was very successful selling most of her paintings. We congratulate and wish her every success next year.
See you all next in October next year.
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Don’t stop his family having a home! Housing fraud is a crime and deprives people in genuine need of a home
If you suspect someone of: Subletting their social housing Providing false information to obtain a tenancy Unlawfully passing social housing to a relative or friends No longer living in their social housing
Then contact us on 01306 879284 or email investigations@molevalley.gov.uk
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he safety and security of ourselves and our homes should be a year round concern but, around Christmas, New Year and the Festive Season in general, many of us are out and about - travelling to and from events, parties and visiting friends and family. This can also mean that we are leaving our homes unoccupied for periods of time. In terms of home security, please remember to consider that opportunist burglars will look for premises where access is the easiest and where it appears that there may be something valuable to steal. Around Christmas, many of us buy presents for our families and friends. Please consider how they are stored in your home and try not to make it too obvious that there are “rich pickings” to be had. No one would suggest that you cannot decorate your home as you please, and around Christmas time, many people like to put presents around a tree, often in full display from a front window. Please consider making sure that access to your home is protected with suitable locks on doors and windows. If you have an alarm system, please use it. Putting some downstairs lights to come on with a timer switch can be a good idea. We do not recommend having a landing light come on with the ground floor in darkness as this does not convince anyone that the premises is occupied. A low level hall light on a timer would be a much better option. Once presents are unwrapped, consider how you dispose of wrapping and packaging of expensive items.
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Leaving them outside for the next collection can show a potential burglar that there is something inside the house worth taking. When out and about, everyone should also consider the serious issue of drinking alcohol and driving. Surrey Police officers enforce the “drink-drive” law every day. We are aware, however, that this time of year can present increased problems and our officers will be targeting those who are irresponsible enough to drink and drive, not only putting their own lives at risk but also the lives of their passengers, other road users and pedestrians. Although there is a “legal limit” of alcohol for driving in the UK, it is well recognised that any amount in your body when you drive will affect your ability to react. Other factors, such as tiredness, medications and stress can also slow down your reaction times. Mix any of these factors with alcohol and you could be under the influence of a potentially lethal cocktail. It is for these reasons that we want to highlight the vital importance of protecting yourself and others at this time of year by planning alternative and safe ways of getting around if you are planning to have a drink. Consider using public transport, booking a taxi or asking a non-drinking friend or relative to drive or, at least, collect you. You can always offer to return the favour! Surrey Police officers have a duty of care to enforce the law and to protect the public ,and part of this is to take robust action against anyone found to be driving whilst under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Neil Clarke, 13363 Crime Reduction Advisor - Eastern Division 72 Looklocal Magazine - Festive Issue 2015
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TRANSITIONBOOKHAM Working to make our village more planet-friendly As usual we're taking a break in December and will resume our open meetings on Wednesday 20th January when we'll be reviewing 2015 and taking a fresh look at our activities to consider how best to use our resources in 2016. If you've been thinking about getting involved in what we do please do come along. The meeting is at the St Nicolas Pastoral Centre from 7.30pm-9.15pm (entrance on Church Road between Cova and Heads Up), free entry.
We'll be supporting Bookham's late-night shopping event on Thursday 10th December. As well as supporting your local shops here are a few more suggestions for having a “greener” Christmas: consider giving experiences rather than things; avoid over-packaged items; and buy cards, wrap and gifts from charities that support the environment. Check our website for more ideas. Wishing you a happy festive season!
www.transitionbookham.org.uk email transitionbookham@gmail.com Find TransitionBookham on Facebook Local events December 2015 & January 2016 Fridays 10:15-11:30 Country Market – Barn Hall, Church Road www.country-markets.co.uk (Closed 25th December 2015 and 1st January 2016) Thu 10th Dec Bookham Late-night Shopping Wed 20th Jan 19:30-21:15 Transition Bookham Meeting – St Nicolas Pastoral Centre
NEWS FROM
B O O K H A M
L I B R A R Y
B O O K HA M L I B R A RY I S V E RY P R O U D O F I T S H I S T O RY; we’ve collected memories and photos of this beautiful building’s time as a primary school. Learning the history of the village and the building has been utterly fascinating. Around Christmas time, thoughts often turn to family and the past; it’s a time for nostalgia and reflection. Have you ever thought about exploring your own family history? Or finding out who used to live in your house? Surrey Libraries has a fantastic range of resources to help you delve into the past. All library members have free access to Ancestry and Find My Past which have all the records to trace your family tree. Additionally, the online British Newspaper Archive is free in the library and contains millions of articles and pictures from the last 200 years. Come down and ask us about the free online resources, or have a look at the website. We’re online, but we’re also in the beautiful old schoolhouse down the road.
MORE TO EXPLORE IN YOUR LOCAL LIBRARY! Townshott Close (next to the Baptist Church) We’re open: Mon 9.30-5, Tues 9.30-7, Thurs 2-6, Fri 9.30-5, Sa 9.30-4
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Ability Store............................................................57 Able Roofing...........................................................16 Alan Greenwood Funeral Directors.........................63 Antrona Kitchens....................................................49 Ashtead Hospital .................................................8/27 Astek Dental.............................................................6 Beauty Solaire............................................................9 Beckley’s Automotive...............................................47 Bocketts Farm.........................................................49 Bonnie Dogs...........................................................18 Bookham & Fetcham Art Club...............................70 Bookham Carpets....................................................13 Bookham Chiropody...............................................52 Bookham Choral Society.........................................61 Bookham in the War...............................................11 Bookham Physiotherapy..........................................43 Boyalls Ironmongery & Doors................................41 Bruce’s Doggy Day Care.....................................14/15 Casselden’s Shoes.....................................................43 Caveman BBQ........................................................19 CD Sheldon Flooring..............................................71 Choice at Home......................................................25 Cobham Village Stitchers........................................51 Colin Read Landscaping ........................................62 Computer Fix..........................................................16 Cosy Flooring..........................................................57 CT Cars..................................................................22 Damien Clarke Window Cleaning .........................53 Dashe Developments...............................................55 DB Garden Services................................................76 DPB Pristine Oven Cleaning...................................32 Dream Doors..........................................................75 Effingham Express...................................................55 Elite Tree Services....................................................43 Englishman’s Castle.................................................21 Everycare.................................................................62 F Covey ..................................................................12 Fine Fettle...............................................................29 First Choice Cleaning Company.............................40 GB Decorating........................................................62 Get Going Physio....................................................33 Great Bookham Dental...........................................40 Harvey Fab..............................................................63 Hay For Sale............................................................52
Headliners...............................................................53 Hedleys Solicitors....................................................40 HRS Roofing..........................................................30 Julie Watts Family Law............................................51 L Hawkins & Sons..................................................48 Leatherhead Town Management..............................17 MacDonald Fencing & Sons Ltd.............................63 Mandara Wills & Estate Planning...........................45 Michael Reeve Landscaping.....................................61 MPS Garden & Est Machinery Ltd.........................76 Mr Maintenance.....................................................61 Nails by Millie.........................................................15 P&B Tree Services...................................................48 Pet Care Service ......................................................33 Photography – Molly Howard-Smith......................32 Planning & Design.................................................71 Pullen Plumbing.....................................................55 R Williams Heating & Plumbing............................52 RB Construction.....................................................48 RJK Decorating.......................................................59 Roofs of Esher.........................................................64 Roots and Shoots......................................................2 Roxley Models.........................................................32 Run to Live.............................................................26 Scoffers Deli............................................................47 Shirley Garages........................................................24 Simon Pell Electrical................................................14 Suddies Kitchen Appliances ....................................18 Sultan Grill.............................................................23 Tec Res Computer Solutions..............................36/37 The Carpet Specialist...............................................51 The Grange ............................................................31 The Leatherhead Theatre........................................35 The Meeting Place...................................................47 The Potting Shed.....................................................59 The Sir Douglas Haig Pub.......................................10 The Vineries................................................ 4/5 38/39 We Fix Your Bike.....................................................15 WoW Fitness...........................................................14 Zigger.....................................................................62
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