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Contents

11 BOOKHAM IN THE WAR 14 BE IN THE KITCHEN 20 BRUCE’S DOGGY DAY CARE

Read Bruce’s column about taking care of your dogs’ teeth.

22 WHAT’S ON

See what’s on in and around Bookham in February.

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MANOR HOUSE SCHOOL KIDS IN THE KITCHEN GARDENING MATTERS CROSSWORD BOOKHAM VILLAGE HALL

From the Editor

Happy New Year, Happy Valentine’s Day Happy Pancake Day & Happy Leap Year too... What a busy month it’s going to be, and one day longer too! As I write this, the predicted overnight temperature is -4 degrees! So far this year, it’s been extremely mild, extremely wet and now extremely cold and we’re only a few weeks in. Good old British weather, it keeps us on our toes, I guess. In this issue, we are delighted to share a selection of events: firstly, an evening at The Leatherhead Theatre, when I joined a packed audience to view the first public screening of ‘We Also Served’, a film based on the book ‘Bookham in WW2.’. The event was a resounding success and enjoyed by many. Our lovely recipe writer, Be Kassapian, recently won a very prestigious business award, see page 14 for more details. It’s very exciting and so well deserved. Congratulations to Be from team Look Local. Little Bookham Village Hall has received a little New Year make-over, and so I went along a few weeks ago to take a look around. This is such a lovely little hall and offers a wonderful array of facilities, suitable for a wide variety of social events. If you’re looking for a party venue, I highly recommend it! We also welcome a new Q & A feature, starting next month, from Bruce at Bruce’s Doggy Day Care, so please do email in with your canine questions, see page 20 for details. I’m looking forward to reading this new feature over the coming months. Competition time again, and up for grabs is a delightful children’s storybook, ‘Cinnamon and the Bat People’, by Cookie Thomas (no relation!) This lovely story is aimed at the 9 years and above age range. We will announce the winners in the March magazine. Info within, good luck to all who enter. In addition to all this, you’ll find our normal regular features inside, plus a whole selection of other bits and bobs. I hope you enjoy exploring our pages. That’s enough from me for now, so I’ll sign off, I wish you all a great month,

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Tuesday 2 February Exhibition on Screen: Goya: Visions of flesh and blood

Spain’s most celebrated artist Francisco Goya is reappraised in this film looking at the landmark exhibition of his work at London’s National Gallery

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Thursday 4 February Royal Opera House Live: La Traviata

Richard Eyre’s traditional staging of one of Verdi’s finest operas

Thursday 11 February Jonas Kaufmann: An Evening with Puccini Kaufmann’s legendary 2015 performance from La Scala in Milan is the focus of a new concert film

Tuesday 16 February Exhibition on Screen: Renoir

Renoir was instrumental in creating the Impressionist movement and then totally rejected it and went in a completely new direction - with extraordinary results

Tuesday 1 March National Theatre Live: As You Like It

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he Leatherhead Theatre provided the perfect venue for a recent screening of a lovely local film, entitled ‘We Also Served’, which played to a packed house. It was inspired by the book ‘The Bookhams In World War II’ which was compiled by members of the Military History Group of the Bookham and District U3A. The film was produced by Bookham residents Dr. Farooq Beg and his wife Huma Beg. Both are international, awardwinning producer/directors, who between them boast an impressive repertoire of productions, including numerous projects on national and local TV channels such as BBC2, Yorkshire TV, ABC, STAR and the United Nations. It was not a surprise, therefore, to see that this film was beautifully put together, providing a wonderful memory of war-time Bookham. It is well shot and includes many familiar faces and places, with clever switches between modern enactments and real footage. Children from the Dawnay School played a great part in the production

and the film was clearly presented by well-known local resident, Michael Anderson. Since his retirement in 1988, Michael has played a huge role in the local community of Bookham and was a perfect choice to present this local record of events from WW2. As a way of marking the many different ways Michael has served the village over the years, a plaque was presented to him on the night. As well as this Keith Slark thanked Huma and Farooq Beg on behalf of the Bookham community and Mr Nick Skelleett, vice chair of Surry County Council presented plaques of gratitude to Roy Mellick and Michael Anderson. Look Local would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who was involved in the making of this lovely film. I do hope there will be more opportunities for screenings of it, and we will let you know of any future showings. Here we can see some photographs from the evening, which were kindly provided by Andy Carter, a local freelance photographer and member of Bookham Camera Club.

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Leatherhead and District area. The event took place in the Old Chapel at St. John’s School, Leatherhead. I am delighted to send congratulations to Look Local Magazine’s recipe writer and local cookery school owner, Be Kassapian. Be was a runner up in the Women in Business category and overall winner in the Business Person of the Year category! Congratulations indeed, Be, a very well-deserved win in my opinion! Here we can see Be collecting her award!

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anor House School in Surrey has been named in the Daily Telegraph’s Top 10 Most Beautiful Schools list. The selective independent school for girls aged 2-16 at Little Bookham near Leatherhead appears sixth in the list, ahead of Eton, Stowe and Downside. The Daily Telegraph listing highlights Manor House School’s smaller size which enables staff “to get to know and nurture pupils’ talents on an Tuesday 9th February 2016 individual basis.” Tuesday 26th April 2016 Manor House School’s Grade II listed main A S E L E C T I V E I N D E P E N D E N T D AY building traces its history back to 1710 when the SCHOOL FOR GIRLS AGED 2-16 YEARS original Queen Anne house was constructed. @ManorHseSchool manorhousesch A new wing, the Arcot Hall, was added after the school (founded in Sidmouth, Devon in 1920) www.manorhouseschool.org moved to Little Bookham in 1937. An individual approach to academic success Tel: 01372 457077 The school’s 17-acre beautiful grounds offer Email: admissions@manorhouseschool.org a wide range of sports facilities, including a swimming pool, netball and tennisA66482 courts, Manor House Advert Amend for Look Local Magazine 1 07/01/2016 15:2 of pride which allows one to experience gratitude and athletics track and hockey pitch. The grounds adjoin the 12th century All Saints Church, one of the appreciation, and which drives one forward on the path toward personal and academic success,” she added. smallest parishes in the country. Headmistress Miss Zara Axton said: “We have always Mrs Michelle Clarence described Manor House School taken immense pride in Manor House School’s unique as “nurturing and embracing”. setting because it plays such an important part in the She said“My daughter loves school and feels like a significant part of the Manor House family. Most high levels of pastoral care that we deliver. “We are delighted that the beauty of our school – and the importantly, she feels at home and valued at school. An way in which it benefits our girls – has been recognised outstanding education all round.” Manor House enjoys strong success in academic studies, at a national level.” Parents with girls at Manor House told how the school’s music, art, drama and sport. The Surrey Local Authority moderator described the school as ‘outstanding’ and setting and ethos benefited their daughters. Mrs Lillian Gilchrist said: “Being afforded the privilege of ‘innovative’ following its Early Years Foundation Stage an education in a beautiful setting has the intended effect (EYFS) assessment. of providing an environment conducive to intellectual Manor House School will be holding Open Mornings on February 9 2016, April 26 2016 and October 1 2016. stimulation and emotional inspiration. “I have remarked a newfound sense of responsibility Families are welcome. and pride in my daughter since she began attending For further details, please contact admissions manager Manor House School. Not the sort of pride synonymous Mary Fowell, 01372 457077, manorhouseschool.org with arrogance or superciliousness, but rather, that side mfowell@manorhouseschool.org

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ids in the Kitchen announces first holiday club dates at Manor House School, Little Bookham, Surrey. Following a popular Christmas taster session attended by over 60 local children, Kids in the Kitchen is taking bookings for their new holiday clubs, running 15th -18th February. Kids in the Kitchen is the perfect choice for parents of kids who love to cook and create and is suitable for children aged 5-13. Kids in the Kitchen days offer generous helpings of fun and a programme designed to develop new skills, from cooking to exploring ingredients, to creating table decorations, in a well-equipped, safe school environment. Each day will feature a different programme of age appropriate activities for younger (aged 5-8) and older (aged 9-13) children, created

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its life, but rather, to make its shape more pleasing and less random. Simply cut back to a growing bud. To encourage a plant to grow taller, prune its sides, whereas to increase its width/density/thickness, prune its top. Simples. Hard pruning involves the removal of much of the growth. Some shrubs become so overgrown, unsightly and old that they need pruning to 6” from the ground. You’ll miss out on 1 or 2 years’ flowering, but you may save a shrub otherwise doomed for the bonfire. Beech/laurel/privet all respond well to hard pruning, as does rhododendron, but be sure to give the latter an ericaceous feed. Cut buddleia and lavatera down to 6”-9” each year, and cornus to 3”. This apparently harsh pruning maintains shape, vigour, health, and with cornus, colour. Afterwards, the plant will suffer from shock, so rake away all debris, aerate the soil with a fork, apply a feed - Growmore, fish/ blood/bonemeal/pelleted poultry manure - hoe in, and water well. Some plants, eg conifers/lavender/santolina, shouldn’t be cut back to the brown, just back to a growing shoot or they’ll die. This pruning can still be quite drastic, but just be sure to cut to a leaf or flower bud/shoot. Variegated plants will eventually begin reverting to their original one colour, but if you cut out the reversions, you’ll prevent it reverting completely. There. All that cutting is very therapeutic. And all the prunings can be used for cuttings. Yaaay, free plants. Nature is wonderful.

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talents of their pupils, we organised a gala concert in aid of Cherry Trees, the charity which provides outstanding respite care for severely disabled children and young people. The evening was a magical one, the individual performances were outstanding and the school choir sang some beautiful carols, including the Cherry Tree Carol. The raffle, with some outstanding prizes, produced a record-breaking result. This year, we have raised over £10,000 for these four charities, but this would not have been possible without the support and sponsorship from many local businesses, our huge network of friends and family. We would like to thank everyone who has been involved. This support has ‘made a difference’ to many children’s lives. May we take this opportunity of wishing you all a very Happy Fund-Raising New Year.

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ittle Bookham Village Hall is located in Little Bookham Street, adjacent to the entrance to Burnhams Road. Parts of the hall were originally a club room associated with the Fox beer house and date back to the early 19th Century. In the 1890s, Mrs Chrystie, a local resident and ardent temperance worker, bought the Fox beer house and converted it into three residential cottages now known as Pleasaunce Row. The club room and land associated with it were then donated by Mrs Chrystie to the village as a charitable trust. In the 1920s, funds were raised to construct a main hall attached to the old club room. This building then remained basically unchanged until the early 21st century, when the situation was reviewed by the trustees and a decision made to refurbish the whole structure. Extensive fundraising enabled the hall to be modernised by early 2007 and a store room added in 2008. Where the club room was located, the hall now has a well-fitted Paula Rosa kitchen with double oven, five ring gas hob, microwave oven, a fridge/freezer and a plumbed-in water heater providing constant hot water for tea or coffee. The kitchen also houses the gas boiler for heating all the rooms and providing hot water for washing up etc. The cupboards house crockery, glasses and cutlery for up to 90 people. Also, part of the old club room and next to the kitchen is another room the same size, about 3m (10ft) wide by 5m (16ft) long. Whilst this can be used for separate activities, it also serves as an area for parties where food can be laid out away from the main hall. The main hall is 6m (20ft) wide by 12.5m (40ft) long and has a fire exit at both ends. For seating at tables, the main hall will accommodate up to 90; for seating in rows, theatre style, it will accommodate up to 100 (set out with 10 rows of 10 chairs, including space for a 3m deep stage area). It includes an upright piano (tuned every year) and has a high ceiling which is tall enough to accommodate a bouncy castle. There are two high quality speakers at each end of the room, whilst around the room, there are four audio sockets allowing input

of sound into these speakers from portable devices, such as iPods or mobile phones. A sophisticated thermostat controls the temperature in the main hall, allowing each hirer their own temperature setting. Hence, keep fit prefers a temperature of 14c, whilst yoga has 20c. Our normal setting is 18c The main storage room has 13 large tables, 7 small tables, 100 upholstered chairs, 3 stepladders and adequate extension leads. A smaller storage room houses a sophisticated sound cabinet, including microphones and CD player. A projector and screen are available on request, as is internet access (including wi-fi). There are separate male, female and disabled toilets, as well as baby changing facilities. Outside, there is a secure lawn area and parking for 13 cars. There is disabled access to all areas. For those with internet access, the hall has its own website: www.lbvh.org. uk, which has a picture gallery showing many of the features of the hall. The hall can be booked in units of 15 minutes â&#x20AC;&#x201C; minimum one hour. Regular bookings use up many of the time slots during the week, whilst weekend bookings tend to be childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s birthday parties and family parties, including weddings. At the time of writing, there are 20 regular users whose monthly bookings vary from 2 hours to 36 hours. Their range of activities include keep fit, Pilates, yoga, zumba, ballroom dancing, ballet dancing, tap dancing, Scottish dancing, belly dancing, theatre rehearsals, Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Institute, computer lessons, art classes, flower arranging, informal singing and table tennis. If you are interested in joining any of these activities, our Bookings Officer, Pat Tilley, on

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BEAUTIFUL

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number of residents have been concerned about the amount of litter that is sometimes scattered about Bookham, spoiling the appearance of the village and its surroundings. Several residents have been picking it up when they see it. Would you like to help keep our village and its surroundings looking attractive? You could help in a number of different ways: 1) You could “adopt” a road or part of a road and aim to keep your patch litter-free. 2) You could join a group of us on the first Sunday morning of the month, collecting up litter from various areas of the village. We will meet at the top of the High Street at 10.00am for an hour or two. Grabbers, gloves and bin bags will be provided.

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The first meeting will be on Sunday 6th March which will be part of a national campaign “Clean for the Queen”. Clean for The Queen is a campaign to clear up Britain in time for Her Majesty the Queen’s 90th birthday, which will be officially celebrated in June 2016. Litter in the winter months is not as bad as at summertime. Even so, the attached main photo shows what can be collected during a 20 minute walk in the village just before Christmas. If you are interested in joining the litter pickers or have ideas for helping to keep the village looking attractive, please telephone the BRA on 0300 030 9890 and leave a message, or contact the BRA via the newly refurbished website: www.bookhamresidents.org.uk You can also register on the site to receive occasional e-mails from the BRA on village issues.

Contact: Les Huett - BRA Publicity publicity@bookhamresidents.org.uk | www.bookhamresidents.org.uk

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otary combines the opportunity to really make a difference in the local & wider community, whilst enjoying the company of good friends. We rely completely on the generosity of the wider community to make efforts count: we thank all local residents of Bookham, Effingham and The Horsleys for their tremendous generosity last Christmas, giving over £3,500 to benefit local charities and those locally in need. YOUR donations enabled the club to give to many local charities and individuals facing a tough Christmas. The Club’s most significant news is the very successful launch of our Satellite Group, for those wanting to engage with and contribute to Rotary, but with less time on their hands. This group does lots of talking online, with the emphasis on action. A first project, to overhaul Daniel’s Garden at the Dawnay School in Bookham (in memory to local schoolboy Daniel Strong), was successfully completed last November. Look out for many more practical initiatives in the pipeline. To find out more, see the Facebook page link below. Meanwhile, our main Club has had an active autumnwinter; some highlights include:

Chris Bishop

A great talk from long-time Club member and Polesden Lacey volunteer Chris Bishop, splendidly attired in full butler’s outfit. Chris gave us a fascinating insight to the world of Mrs Greville and her parties. - Applications for our second Gap Year Awards CLOSE END FEBRUARY. Students leaving school this summer after A levels should apply for funding towards any community-environment focused project during their gap year. Grant funds of £1,000 available. APPLY NOW! Full scheme details and an application from Paul Simonds – contact details below. - Coming up: Gala Music Evening Friday 8th April at the Barn Hall, Bookham. See local press and our website for ticket details. Thanks for your support! We welcome new member interest in either our main section OR our new “Community MAD” satellite group. Why not meet us for a trial evening or call us? Visit www.bookhamandhorsley.rotaryweb.org or call Paul Simons, secretary, on 01483 284193. For CommunityMAD Satellite Group call Michelle Howes on 07743 430889 and see www.facebook.com/ CommunityMAD

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B.R.A

B E C O M I N G A “COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE”:

WHAT DOES IT MEAN? A “private company limited by guarantee” is a type of company used primarily for non-profit organisations, such as clubs and membership organisations like the BRA. In Bookham, the BCA (which runs the Barn Hall and arranges Village Week), the Bookham Youth & Community Association (which runs the youth club opposite the Anchor pub), S.P.A.C.E. on Dorking Road, and the Bookham Tennis Club are all Companies Limited by Guarantee.

WHY DO IT?

The main reason for the B.R.A. to do this is to protect its members from personal liability for its debts. In exchange for this, the members (who become “guarantors”) promise to contribute a small amount (£1) in the unlikely event of the B.R.A. being “wound up”, i.e. ceasing to exist.

Other reasons for doing this: · It may make it easier for the B.R.A. to be given grants - sometimes grant-awarding bodies insist on this. · It brings a more formal method to the election of its Committee - there have been occasions in the past where the B.R.A. has been described as not democratic. The processes described in the Companies Act 2006 help to overcome this perception.

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Very few at first - until the A.G.M., that is, when the new methods of democratically reporting back to members, and electing the Committee, will come into effect.

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WINDOW 10

U P G R A D E Last July, Microsoft launched its latest operating system, Windows 10. A key part of Microsoft’s launch strategy was to provide a free-of-charge upgrade to existing Windows 7 and Windows 8 users for the first 12 months. Although figures are difficult to obtain, there are estimates of about 200-500 million users currently enjoying the benefits of the new operating system. Windows 10 is a good, solid, stable operating platform. It is very fast to operate, it offers good compatibility with existing hardware and software products and it has a similar appearance and function to the Windows 7, Vista and XP product family. If you are buying a new machine, we would recommend Windows 10 on the system. However, as an upgrade to an existing installation ,we generally have advised against the upgrade because of a small number of problems that have been encountered during the upgrade process. Since its release, there have been a series of significant upgrades which have resolved some of the earlier issues, and so we are now recommending taking the upgrade, unless there are very specific reasons why you would not wish to. Before you take the upgrade, we recommend you back up your data, and if you have any non-mainstream software programs, we would advise you check with

the software publisher about their compatibility before upgrading. Bearing in mind the significant number of installations, we have encountered a few issues, ranging from apparent loss of all user’s data, email programs not functioning, inbuilt devices such as wireless network cards failing to function, machines locking up, machines stalling halfway through installation. In all cases, the problems have been resolved without any data loss or functionality. There are a couple of “features” in Windows 10 which you may wish to disable, the most obvious one being Peer to Peer Updates or P2P updates. This is where your machine becomes a server to enable other Windows users to obtain their updates from your computer without your knowledge. This can slow down your system and consume your broadband allowance, whilst slowing down your connection. To disable this feature, go to Settings/Updates, then Advanced option, select “Choose how updates are delivered”, then slide the slider from default “On” to “Off”. If we were to install or upgrade to Windows 10 for you, we would automatically disable this option and others aimed at decreasing your privacy. Please call for more details about how we can upgrade your system.

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to people with any terminal illness in the comfort and privacy of their own home. Marie Curie provides this care free of charge, allowing people to spend their final days at home, surrounded by the people and things they love the most. It comes at a cost of £20 per hour to the charity. If you can help with collections, please get in touch with Emily Akeroyd on 01883 832642, email emily.akeroyd@mariecurie.org.uk or visit www.mariecurie.org.uk/daffodil

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PEUGEOT A R R E V I E W

TED MACAULEY TEST DRIVES THE NEW PEUGEOT 308 GTi HATCHBACK

Looks, as the old saying goes, can be deceptive. And that could not be more apposite an adage than when applied to Peugeot’s 308 GTi Hatchback, the freshly-arrived French baby, devoid of teething problems. Wow! C’est magnifique! It may not revel in eye-poppingly spectacular kerb-appeal but, cor blimey, it is a rewarding experience from the moment you ease your derrière onto its bum-hugger seats in this ever-so-comfy hatchback and give it some stick. The response, especially if you really go for it, is a breathtaker reminiscent of any robust two-seater sports car shaped and built for performance and agility. The 308, outwardly a car with a familyouting/school-run appearance, and not at all threatening or looking like an open invitation for roadside speed cameras or traffic cops, is a reversion to fine tradition for the Gallic car maker. Remember the rather excellent 205s of the 80s, the transport for yuppies who yearned for performance without having the lolly to pay for a sporty flyer? Well, this latest five-door, low-slung presentation is a motor of that level of earlier excellence, expertise and

excitement, a recovery of oooomph and zip, and a surefire fightback on the extensive hot-hatch battleground. If I am coming across as overenthusiastic or as a suspect fan or victim of the Peugeot publicity machine, I apologise, but nothing could be further from the truth. My assessment is based solidly on a week of open and honest admiration for a car that gave me back all I asked of it and more. The speedo’s top end figure is 155mph - and I would guess it would reach into that promise if our road rules did not forbid such pace. As it is, it is electronically restricted, and its burst of relentless energy must remain a distant dream for the would-be racers. Whether you are skirting around town or streaking up our motorways, the 1.6-litre turbo-charged engine is your humble servant, obeying whatever heavy demands or otherwise that you impose upon it.The power seems to come from nowhere when you hoof it. In the deceptively roomy cabin, sport bucket seats, like home comforts, cope cosily with the longest treks, and the clutter-free dashboard with its multitasking colour touch-screen serves up all

the essential info. GTi trimmings abound, 19inch lightweight alloy wheels with low profile tyres, red-painted brake calipers with 380mm front discs, twin exhausts, and a GTi grrrrille. Throw in a reversing camera, parking sensors front and rear, cruise control, automatic folding door mirrors and an electric handbrake, and you are hard-pressed to think what else you might need. And the sheer generosity of deceptive space in the boot left Trophy Wife, an eager packer of a frock wardrobe fit for three, in a state of wideeyed gratitude as we headed for a partyfilled weekend. I am told that, when the hitherto heroic 205Gti was on offer in the UK from 1985 to 1994, it hit sales levels of 66,226. If that figure, despite opposition from, say, the Honda Civic Type R and the Seat Leon Cupra, is not beaten, then sacré bleu, buyers don’t know what they are missing. A real Purr-geot treat. The car that got the cream. Oh là là... Specification: Peugeot 308 GTi Hatchback. Engine 1.6T, 1598cc. BHP 2897. Max speed 155mph. 0-62 in 6.O secs. MPG 47. Price £28,155.

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HOME-START GUILDFORD IS LOOKING FOR NEW VOLUNTEERS... Home-Start Guildford is a family support charity covering the whole of the Guildford Borough, plus Bookham and Fetcham in Mole Valley. We provide home-visiting volunteers with parenting experience to support families who are struggling to cope with at least one child under five. Examples of difficulties might be: post-natal depression, illness/ disability (of parent or child), multiple births, family breakdown and financial worries. We believe that parents are key in creating a secure and happy environment for their children. They may need emotional or practical support to give their children the best possible start in life. That’s where we come in – and you could too! • Can you spare a few hours each week to help a family with young children? • Are you interested in learning new skills on our friendly, free, volunteer training course?

Our next Volunteer Preparation Course starts in February 2016, and we are recruiting now!

INTERESTED? Please call Harriet on 01483511181, or email office@hsguildford.org.uk for more info.

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W W W. C H R I S - L E O N A R D -W R I T I N G . C O . U K | 0 1 3 7 2 8 0 3 9 9 5

Moon song by Isabel Morris As the moon begins to rise, Clickety-clack of a back-door cat flap and Quick-release collar jingles, Herald freedom from captivity. Escaping too many clinging paws of domestic feeders, Ginger Tom stretches luxuriously and lingers, Delighting in the whoosh of nature, ruffling his whiskers. As the moon begins to rise, Grand Duke Fox squeezes under the gate of the sheep field. Majestic brush sweeping away the last dead leaves Clinging to winter hedges. Stealthily creeping, intensely amber wide, Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s seeking supper and a place to hide, Nestling away from howling winds. As the moon begins to rise, Scampering mouse scurries through the undergrowth, Dodging scattered crisp packets and discarded plastic bottles. She stops, stiffly Sniffing the billowing breeze, sweeping through her ears. Alert to a crackle of leaves And a familiar jingle, too close for comfort.

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VISITING THE

BUTTERFLIES AT RHS WISLEY by Penny Clarke Butterfly, flutterby Waft me a lullaby, Send me a dream. On your bright-coloured wings A flash thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s diaphanous Makes my heart sing. Just for a moment you light up the sky, Leaving the memory When you have passed by

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NEW YEAR, NEW YEW!

POLESDEN LACEY’S ‘ LO N G WA L K ’ I S D U E F O R M A J O R P RU N I N G WO R K The yew hedge that runs the length of the Long Walk at Polesden Lacey is due for major pruning work. Plans will reduce the size of the hedge and set it back from the path by several meters. The Long Walk is a grassy promenade that runs the length of the hillside with stunning views looking out across a gentle valley to the rolling Surrey Hills beyond. Over 400m in length, the promenade is framed by a carefully sculpted box hedge on one side and by the much taller yew hedge on the other. As the yew has flourished over the past decade, it has slowly begun to encroach upon the promenade. This has meant greater wear and tear on the turf area of the path itself and a restricted view down to the stone colonnade, losing the sense of drama offered by this majestic landscape feature. “We plan to cut right back to encourage dormant buds to leaf,” says Tony Gregory, Polesden Lacey’s Gardens and Countryside Manager. “Luckily, yew is one of the few evergreen conifers that regenerates through old wood. So, while it may look drastic at first, we anticipate that the hedge will show strong signs of regeneration by the end of the season in

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2016. Meanwhile, we’re allowing the turf a chance to recover and opening up that view once more.” The hedge, which runs for almost a third of a mile, will be trimmed by a tractor-mounted cutting blade. A core of garden volunteers will then lead a large-scale clearance operation to gather up the trimmings, which will then be chipped into compost and used across the gardens. The Long Walk will be re-opened to visitors again when the turf path has had sufficient time for recovery, which the garden team hopes will be as soon as Easter. Pruning the hedge is part of Polesden Lacey’s wider conservation management plan, which encompasses major work in the gardens, as well as out on the estate and in the house itself. The conservation management plan also includes the coppicing of over 10,000 m² of hazel and the clearance of 30,000 m² of holly on Ranmore Common. The Long Walk was originally designed in the early 19th century after the estate was bought by poet Richard Brinsley Sheridan in 1804. For more information about conservation at Polesden Lacey, visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ polesdenlacey or call 01372 452048.

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I was delighted to receive a call recently from a radio producer asking if I’d be available to interview The Corrs. “Haven’t they split up?” I wondered, but as the violinplaying vocalist Sharon told me “The Corrs never ended. Because even when we’re not in the band, we’re still the Corrs”. Sharon, who now lives in Andorra, has enjoyed a fair amount of success as a solo performer, but is delighted to be back in the limelight with her brother Jim and sisters Andrea and Caroline. They recently played in front of over 50,000 fans in Hyde Park and have just released a great new album, White Light, which is their first in ten years. As a group, they’ve sold in excess of 40 million albums, so when multi-instrumentalist Jim says “I have no doubt that this is our best record yet”, it’s worth checking out. Jim went on to claim that “the best of all of us is in this music”. At the heart of White Light lies the tragic loss of their father, Gerry, who motivated, inspired and supported the band from childhood. When he was suddenly taken ill in Dublin, the group supported him in hospital and later played at his funeral. Caroline said that it was an incredibly emotional time for them, and when they played at his funeral, it marked the first time they’d played together for 13 years. Andrea admitted that the experience brought them closer together because they were the only ones that have had this shared history and shared loss. Andrea went on to tell me that the album is certainly not a sombre affair. “There is defiance in the record rather than melancholy”. Andrea went on to say that there is a life-affirming feeling in the music, “bring it on, we can deal with it, because we’re here now and we have to”. To celebrate the release of White Light, they’re embarking on an 8 date UK tour in January and will play the O2 on Saturday, January 23rd . Lets’ hope that, in this case, the band that plays together stays together.

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P O L I C E

SURREY

N O T I C E

C O M M U N I C AT I N G W I T H T H E C O M M U N I T Y

o, Christmas and New Year has come and gone. I hope that you all managed to enjoy the occasion and that 2016 will be a happy and positive year for you all. Some of you may have made some resolutions for the New Year? Also, many resolutions may have already been abandoned - or is that just me??!! One resolution I intend to keep in my work life, however, is to try to communicate appropriate, realistic and cost-effective crime reduction advice to as many people as possible. This column enables me to communicate with quite a lot of people - which is great, as I am always aware that internet access is not used by everyone across our communities. Yes, we do speak with the local press, and Surrey Police has also embraced the use of modern technology via Facebook and Twitter, but there is still a need for written communication, face-to-face and telephone contact. I am always happy to visit anyone who has any concerns about the security of their home, property and/or their personal safety. My direct telephone number is 01483 630809 and if I am not around to answer, please leave

me a message with your contact details and I will get back to you as soon as possible. If you do use email, I can also be contacted at Neil.Clarke@surrey.pnn. police.uk During 2015, I was able to carry out over 180 home security surveys, only a few of which were for people who had actually been victims of a burglary. I often feel that, when I am asked to review security at a home that has actually been burgled, I am arriving “after the horse has bolted.” It is so much more positive to give advice and suggest things that can help deter criminals from targeting a home in the first place. I have also been able to give presentations and informal talks to several groups, including residents’ associations, victim support volunteers, local businesses and sheltered accommodation homes. Although it is impossible to measure if a crime has actually been prevented, I hope that this work has contributed in some measure to making Mole Valley the “safest” district within Surrey? It would be nice to think so! None of the advice I give is intended to increase the fear of crime. Rather, it is intended to help people to feel even safer in their own homes and communities.

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V O L U N T E E R s

Our local residents’ association, “The Residents of Middlemead Estate” known as ROME, is looking for an enthusiastic volunteer secretary to replace their previous secretary who is retiring. We are a volunteer group and take an active interest in everything affecting the Middlemead Road Estate and the surrounding area and have been running for sixteen years. Our aim is to help young and old alike and to improve and maintain standards on the estate. With the redevelopment taking place in Middlemead Road and Sole Farm Avenue, there is plenty of work for us to do. You will need to be able to take minutes and type them up and help the Chair and the committee with the general running of this residents’ association. We meet once a month locally and also hold one Open Meeting and one AGM each year at The Barn Hall. If you would be interested in joining us, please contact the Chair, Lin Hulford on 01372 801187 for further details

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SUNDAY

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SERVICES AT ST NICOLAS FEBRUARY 2016

8.00am 10.00am 2.30pm 4.30pm

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8.00am 10.00am 4.30pm

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The Sunday next before Lent

Holy Communion (Traditional Language) Morning Prayer with Baptism Memorial Service St Nicolas4All Holy Communion with Sparklers & Trailblazers

The First Sunday of Lent

Holy Communion (Traditional Language) Holy Communion St Nicolas4All with Sparklers & Trailblazers

The Second Sunday of Lent

8.00am 10.00am 4.30pm 6.30pm

Holy Communion (Traditional Language) Holy Communion All-age Nicolas4All Evensong

28th

The Third Sunday of Lent

10th

Ash Wednesday

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Holy Communion (Traditional Language) Holy Communion Service of Baptism St Nicolas4All with Sparklers & Trailblazers Holy Communion

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S E R V I C E S AT A L L S A I N T S C H U R C H MANOR HOUSE LANE, LITTLE BOOKHAM - FEB 2016

7th Feb

The Sunday next before Lent 10.00 am All-age Communion Service

14th Feb

The First Sunday of Lent 8.00am Holy Communion

21st Feb

The Second Sunday of Lent 10.00am All-age Communion Service

28th Feb

The Third Sunday next of Lent 8.00am Holy Communion 11.15am Matins

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

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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

Holiday Club 2016 will be on: Tuesday 29th March 2016 - Friday 1st April 2016 Details about all that the church is doing can be found at: www.bookhambaptistchurch.org.uk or by contacting the Church office: 01372 811313

TRANSITIONBOOKHAM Working to make our village more planet-friendly Our open meeting this month is on Wednesday 17th February starting at 7.30pm in the St Nicolas Pastoral Centre, and finishing by 9.15pm. The subject was still in the planning at time of writing: visit our website for up-to-date information or email us at the address below and ask to be added to the mailing list for our monthly newsletter. Our meetings are free and open to all; donations welcome for refreshments.

February 29th sees the start of Fairtrade Fortnight. Visit www.fairtrade.org.uk to find out more. St Nicolas Church is holding a Fairtrade event on Saturday 27th February. This will focus on the work of Central American producers with a meal reflecting their traditional food, and there will be Fairtrade products on sale. Proceeds go to Traidcraft Exchange. For details visit www.stnicolasbookham.org.uk or phone the parish office on 450709.

www.transitionbookham.org.uk email transitionbookham@gmail.com Find TransitionBookham on Facebook. Don't forget to “like us!” Local events February 2016 Fridays 10:15-11:30 Country Market – Barn Hall, Church Road www.country-markets.co.uk Wed 17th Feb 19:30-21:15 Transition Bookham Meeting – St Nicolas Pastoral Centre

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COUNCILS AND SERVICES

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

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O N E PA RT I C U L A R DAY I N F E B RUA RY S TA N D S O U T. It’s a day that we celebrate love and show appreciation to those who enhance our lives, who give without expecting anything in return, who provide a wide range of entertainment and information resources free of charge.

Yes, 6th February is everyone’s favourite festival; it’s National Libraries Day! Libraries around the country plan events and celebrations with the theme ‘love your library’. Libraries need your support and National Libraries Day is the perfect moment to share what your local library means to you. Join in the conversation on Twitter with the hashtag #librariesday or come and see us in Bookham Library on Saturday 6th February.

MORE TO EXPLORE IN YOUR LOCAL LIBRARY! Townshott Close (next to the Baptist Church) We’re open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 10.00-5pm, Sat 9.30-5pm

FEBRUARY

P U Z Z L E Crossword - page 32

S O L U T I O N S Sudoku - page 48

Hub Words page 48 9-letter word - GLADIATOR Some other words of five letters or more containing the hub letter R: agora, altar, aorta, argal, argot, aroid, artal, atria, goral, grail, griot, groat, laird (Scot), largo, radio, raita, ratio, riata, taira, tiara, trail, triad, trial, adroit, aortal, argali, atrial, lariat, latria, radial, tailor.

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Able Roofing...........................................................35 Alan Greenwood Funeral Directors.........................63 Anchor Recruitment .................................................5 Antrona Kitchens....................................................43 Ashtead Hospital ......................................................6 Astek Dental...........................................................13 Beckley’s Automotive...............................................59 Bocketts Farm.........................................................31 Bonnie Dogs...........................................................34 Book Keeping Services............................................48 Bookham Carpets......................................................7 Bookham Chiropody...............................................29 Bookham in the War...............................................11 Bookham Physiotherapy..........................................65 Boyalls Ironmongery & Doors................................12 Bruce’s Doggy Day Care.....................................20/21 Casselden’s Shoes.....................................................61 Caveman BBQ..........................................................8 CD Sheldon Flooring..............................................62 Choice at Home........................................................9 Colin Read Landscaping ........................................41 Computer Fix..........................................................25 Cosy Flooring..........................................................19 Dashe Developments...............................................40 DB Garden Services................................................72 DPB Pristine Oven Cleaning...................................40 Dream Doors..........................................................71 Effingham Express...................................................28 Elite Tree Services....................................................41 Englishman’s Castle.................................................33 Everycare.................................................................61 F Covey ....................................................................4 Fine Fettle...............................................................23 First Choice Cleaning Company.............................40 Fund Raising Friends..............................................42 GB Decorating........................................................62 Get Going Physio....................................................63 Great Bookham Dental...........................................43 Green Roots............................................................19 Harvey Fab..............................................................59 Headliners...............................................................35 Hedleys Solicitors....................................................51

Home Start.............................................................57 HRS Roofing..........................................................63 JB Designs...............................................................29 Julie Watts Family Law............................................28 Kids in the Kitchen.................................................27 L Hawkins & Sons..................................................65 MacDonald Fencing & Sons Ltd..............................3 Manor House School .............................................25 MD Edwards & Son ..............................................18 Michael Reeve Landscaping.....................................20 MPS Garden & Est Machinery Ltd.........................72 Mr Maintenance.....................................................54 Nails by Millie.........................................................55 Oscars Dog Grooming ...........................................48 P&B Tree Services...................................................61 Pet Care Service ......................................................41 Planning & Design.................................................51 Pullen Plumbing.....................................................54 R Williams Heating & Plumbing............................40 RB Construction.....................................................55 Residents of Middlemead........................................65 RJK Decorating.......................................................20 Roofs of Esher.........................................................51 Roots and Shoots......................................................2 Run to Live.............................................................42 Shirley Garages........................................................17 Simon Pell Electrical................................................28 Suddies Kitchen Appliances ....................................21 Sultan Grill.............................................................16 Tec Res Computer Solutions..............................52/53 The Carpet Specialist.................................................3 The Grange .......................................................38/39 The Leatherhead Theatre.........................................10 The Meeting Place...................................................28 The Vineries.......................................................36/37 Trestle Decorating...................................................55 Wagging Tails .........................................................61 WoW Fitness...........................................................59

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Established 1952

The Old Forge, Church Street Effingham, Surrey, KT24 5LY

• Large selection of new and second hand machines • Part exchange service offered • Comprehensive hire fleet • Manufacturer trained mechanics • Collection and delivery service • Large spares department

ff ers.. . o r u o t u o b a k s a d n w a Tel: 01372 453411 Ca ll Ja m ie or A ndre Email: enquiries@mpsgardenmachinery.co.uk

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TREE SURGERY STUMP GRINDING HEDGECUTTING FENCING HARD AND SOFT LANDSCAPING GARDEN TIDY UP REGULAR GARDEN MAINTENANCE GRASSCUTTING HARDWOOD LOGS AND WOODCHIP SUPPLIED Established 1985

Call David for your complete garden service and receive a free no obligation quote.

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Qualified Tree Surgeons We are fully insured and approved by Surrey Trading Standards