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From the Editor Welcome to Look Local in May!
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Contents
9 MISSION IMPOSSIBLE 22 AFRICAN CHALLENGE
James Cosmo talks about his next challenge for Street Child Africa
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COMPUTER TIPS BE KASSPIAN RECIPE CROSSWORD FIAT 500 CAR REVIEW Ted Macauley tells us all about the new Fiat 500 Lounge
More bank holidays to look forward to this month, I could really get used to these four day weeks, couldn’t you? Coupled with the longer days, it almost feels like I have time on my hands, but not quite! We seem to have a lot of local people who are doing amazing and kind things this month. Keith the butcher takes on a massive challenge, some might say it’s an impossible challenge! I wonder if he will succeed? Look Local wishes you lots of luck, Keith - see page 9 to find out what he is up to. A well-known local celebrity/film star plans to take part in a massive charity cycle ride across Zambia, riding from Lusaka to Victoria Falls. What a great adventure, and a great way to help so many children too. Howard of Effingham pupil and local teenager Beth Beer is also doing something incredibly kind & courageous this month. She has VERY long, VERY beautiful hair, see how she plans to raise funds for a great cause with her hair! In addition to this, you’ll find all the regular features and local news, events and what’s on details inside…
Enjoy May, everyone! Until next time, take care,
48 GARDENING MATTERS 50 SUDOKU & HUB WORDS 52 WRITING FROM LIFE
A selection of work from Chris Leonard’s creative writing classes
57 MUSIC MATTERS 58 CHURCH SERVICES
Services from Bookham Churches
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WHAT’S ON IN BOOKHAM USEFUL NUMBERS PUZZLE SOLUTIONS ADVERTISERS’ INDEX
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eith, of Rawlings and Kensett, is well-known in the village for his shy and retiring character. However, on Saturday 9th May, he plans to undertake his biggest challenge yet – a sponsored 8 HOUR silence! Most doubt that this is physically possible for Keith, who can never resist a bit of friendly banter. However, he has been practising and I’m sure he’ll succeed – although Bookham, and in particular Rawlings and Kensett will be noticeably quieter on the day! The event is in aid of his favoured charity C-R-Y. Cardiac Risk in the Young aims to prevent young
sudden cardiac deaths through raising awareness, screening and research, as well as supporting affected families, and is a charity Keith has long supported. Every week in the UK, at least 12 young people die suddenly from undiagnosed heart conditions and if you are aged between 14 - 35 and would like to be screened, CRY operates a UK screening service. If you’d like to support Keith and witness his challenge (and help give us a day’s peace in the village!), please drop in to Rawlings and Kensett on 9th May. Link to Keith’s fundraising page:- www.justgiving. com/Keith-sponsored-silence
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hen a cow is calving or a sheep lambing, there is a danger that the uterus (womb) will follow the calf or lamb out of the cow or ewe. It is like taking off a sweater. It comes out inside out and it is a very serious condition. I was calving a cow out in the middle of a marsh with a veterinary student called Amy. It was too wet to get my van further than the gateway, so we carried the equipment we thought we would need. The cow was lying down exhausted on her brisket. She was trying to pass a normal-sized calf but it had its head back. We gave her an epidural anaesthetic to anaesthetise her back end, so although she could no longer feel anything, she could still do some pushing. We managed to get the calf out and were delighted; it was still alive but not very lively. I left Amy rubbing the calf with an old towel after we had
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cleared the mucus from its nose and mouth. I went to examine the cow to see that she was not torn. Disaster. She was starting to push her womb out. I shouted to Amy to hold the womb in while I ran to the van to get a big ‘Buhner’ stitching needle and some white uterine tape. I pushed the big needle through the anaesthetised vulva and threaded the tape. I then went to put tension on the tape, only to find I had threaded Amy’s blond hair through the needle instead of the tape. She was being drawn to the backside of the cow! All was well in the end, with a cow happily licking its calf without a veterinary student stuck to its backend. Luckily, Amy scrubbed up well and we are still friends. So, if you have problems with a cow calving, please ring Green Counties Vets. You will always get a proper farm vet, not a small animal vet in disguise, & we will try not to leave anyone stitched to your cow.
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urrey resident and internationally acclaimed actor James Cosmo, star of Braveheart, Narnia and Game of Thrones, has joined up with local charity Street Child Africa to cycle across Zambia this September 2015. Cosmo, who plays tough, resilient characters onscreen, is now taking on a real-life challenge to change the lives of children who struggle to survive on the streets every day. Cosmo is raising essential funds for a local charity that supports vulnerable street children in Zambia by providing safe shelters, access to first aid, education, training and supporting families & communities.
Street Child Africa is offering an exclusive opportunity to fellow local people to ride alongside celebrity James Cosmo, before offering places to the wider public. Will you consider swapping your day-to-day reality to ride alongside a fellow local and celebrity on the streets of Zambia this September? We really hope that, like James Cosmo, you will come onboard with this exciting challenge to support street children. Cosmo explains, “Being involved in this bike ride for street children is a real life challenge for me. I’ve not cycled since I was a lad, so it’s going to be tough. If it wasn’t, I wouldn’t be doing it. The courage these children show, out on the streets fending for themselves alone, is
incredible. That’s why Street Child Africa’s work is so important. Let’s give these kids a chance”. Sheila Lutchanah, Head of Fundraising at Street Child Africa, commented: “We’ve had a lot of fun organising this cycle challenge. To be able to take our supporters on such an adventure in one of the countries where we work with street children is fantastic. Having the backing of James Cosmo and our local supporters will greatly benefit the lives of the children we work with on the streets.” Will you join James Cosmo in this challenge? Cosmo himself has faced many challenges in his life. He remembers the days of struggling in a one bedroom flat with his wife Annie and baby. Then he received his
big break - a call from actor Mel Gibson, asking him to play Campbell with him in the film Braveheart. By taking part in this sponsored challenge, supporters are showing the world that we all have challenges in our lives but that they can be overcome. Cycle Zambia takes you on- and off-road through rural southern Zambia, finishing at the spectacular Victoria Falls. Organised through Discover Adventure, the challenge starts on Friday 25th September and finishes Saturday 3rd October 2015. To take up this exclusive opportunity to join Cycle Zambia and change a street child’s life, email Zoe or call 020 8972 9820 by 10th April. https://www.justgiving.com/jamescosmo/
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Amongst its features will be the return of the start button, with some integration of the tiles or metro interface seen on Windows 8, but to a lesser extent. Internet Explorer will also be replaced by an all new browser, yet to be officially named. Microsoft will be offering a free-of-charge upgrade to Windows 7 and 8 users and an amnesty to users of non-genuine Windows too for the first year; however, after the first year, it is highly likely that Microsoft will charge annually for the operating system, deviating completely from their previous business model of charging once for the operating system and then providing free-of-charge updates for the product during its life cycle. If you are looking to purchase a new machine but don’t fancy the prospect of having to pay annually for the software, we still have a healthy selection of both Windows 7 and Windows 8 laptops and desktops.
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1. Put the fish into a food processor & whizz until almost smooth (leave some texture!). Add the chilli paste, egg white, fish sauce & oyster sauce. Pulse until well mixed. Tip into a large bowl.
FOR THE CHILLI SAUCE: - 25ml/5 tsp white rice vinegar - 85g granulated sugar - 2 tbsp water - 1 red chilli, deseeded & finely chopped TO SERVE: - Âź cucumber, seeds removed & finely diced - 25g unsalted roasted peanuts, chopped
2. Add the lime leaves, beans, fish sauce, egg white & oyster sauce. Mix together until well-combined. 3. Shape into small flat patties, approximately 5 cm across. Place on a tray & chill. 4. Make the chilli sauce: Place the vinegar, sugar, water & chilli into a small pan. Bring to the boil & simmer for 5 mins over a very gentle heat. Tip into a bowl & allow to cool. 5. Add the cucumber & peanuts to the sauce & pour into a small bowl. 6. Heat a tablespoon of coconut oil in a large frying pan, then fry the fish cakes in batches for 2-3 minutes until golden on each side, adding more oil as necessary. Drain on kitchen paper. 7. Arrange the fishcakes on a warm serving platter with the dipping sauce & serve immediately.
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COLOUR YOUR GARDEN 200,000 geraniumss- trailing & upright.
Over 100 varieties all grown on our own nursery here at The Vineries
£2.15 or 10 for £17
Over 100 different varieties of basket & container plants for colour all season long
£1.79 or 10 for £15 Bedding plants
Over 90 varieties in packs and pots
Roses
Over 200 varieties still available, including our David Austin range
Hardy fuchsias & lots of other lovely flowering plants & shrubs to brighten up your garden
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9cm pot herbs. £1.79 each or 10 for £15
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Pot veg from 99p each.
Strip veg (10 plants in a strip) for £1.89
Fruit - Soft fruit bushes, fruit trees & young fruit
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GARDENS OF BOOKHAM OPEN DAY 2015 S U N DAY 2 1 S T J U N E 2 0 1 5 1 0 . 0 0 A M T O 5 . 0 0 P M
Many of you will be familiar with the great amenity we have in our historic Old Barn Hall, the venue for many local activities & a focus for the community. Did you know that our Open Gardens Day has raised over £42,000 for its upkeep over the years? This year is our 10th anniversary, having started in 2006 with 500 visitors & raising just under £2800. Now we typically welcome around 700 visitors to enjoy our beautiful gardens & perhaps get ideas for what they could do in their own patch, be it large or small. Over the years, more than 50 private gardens have been involved, some just once, some several times. This year’s event will feature around 14 varied & attractive private gardens, where garden owners will give you a warm welcome. Two of the gardens have been with us on & off since that first year & we are delighted to have six gardens opening for the very first time. The younger generation is joining us once again, with the Dawnay & Polesden Lacey Infant Schools opening their special gardens developed by the children, with sensory gardens, themed allotments, bird hides & wildlife areas. The Victorian Walled Garden at The Grange has been with us since the start & that is opening once again. Did you see their amazing tree yarn bombing last year? There are some photos on this page & you can also check out more from last year on our Facebook page. You’ll find examples of edible gardening at a number of our gardens, but you will find particular inspiration, & a plant buying opportunity, both at The Grange & at Little Bookham Allotments. Delicious home-baked cakes, rolls & drinks will be served
throughout the day at the Old Barn Hall & there will be the opportunity to visit some stalls there too, including some from the Bookham Country Market. Once again, there will be a raffle with lots of great prizes. We are very grateful once again to The Vineries Garden Centre for sponsoring our day, & to The National Trust which is kindly offering ticket holders one free visit to the gardens at Polesden Lacey w/c 22nd June. Tickets (available from 16th May): £5.00 in advance, or £6.00 on the day. Wheelchair users £3, carers free. Regret no dogs. Includes admission to all gardens & a free minibus service along the route. * The Vineries Garden Centre, Lower Rd (our sponsors) * Weale’s Store, Little Bookham Street * Wishing Well, 7 High Street * Bungalow Stores, Beckley Parade * Old Habits, 17 Church Road * Contact Cards, 228 Cobham Rd, Fetcham * Village Day, 21st June behind the Old Barn Hall * The Old Barn Hall office, Church Road (Tel 01372 456307. Open Mon, Wed, Fri 9.30-12noon) * At the gardens themselves on the day For more info, visit www.bookhamsbulletin.co.uk where we will post a link to the programme/map in mid May. Alternatively, follow us at ‘Gardens of Bookham Open Day’ on Facebook & streetlife, or contact
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We always reckon that the long wait for a bonny new baby is well worthwhile. And if, when it arrives,it is cute and appealing, the joy is unbounded. That was the case with Fiat’s new 500, the re-born iconic babycar, which in its first year reached sales numbers of 222,000 and has just gone on and on and on, hitting 44,005 in the UK alone last year. Global sales now stand at 1.5m and the UK total is 220,000. So, what’s its appeal? Plenty, from style to value for money. The figure for the bargain-buy that enchants is guaranteed to grow even more when Fiat stretches its frontiers farther abroad In celebration of its re-birth, 50 years on from designer Dante Giacosa’s original 50s classic 500, the Italian company threw parties around the world for owners from Japan, Europe and South Africa. I joined in with a loaned pearly white model, encircled about its waistline with the colours of the Italian flag - and it was as at home in Milan’s stop-start streets as it was at 90-plus mph on the motorways and the tight, twisty lanes around Lake Como to Bellagio and the superb Hotel Grand Villa Serbelloni.
And I covered the same ground again the other week in the latest Lounge offering, a re-run of absolute pleassure on the go. My 1.2-litre Lounge model, an £11,315 funky little charmer, nestled cosily alongside the Ferraris and Porsches in the Serbelloni’s lakeside car park with as much eye-catching allure as any of the supercars. Okay, because of its invasive road noise on the motorways, it may not be the transport you would choose to drive top to bottom across Europe, despite its generous mpg, but it sure is just the car you’d like to have when you were at journey’s end. Regular readers will note I have gone from the sublime in the shape of the Maybach to the meticulous. Total opposites they may be, but for punching their weight in their specific categories, they cannot be beaten. Safety in all models of the
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nd so at last to suffixes. Ah yes, I’ve been keeping you hanging on, I know you were all waiting for this, although there may be a little unavoidable overlap with previous articles, so please forgive me if you recognise something you’ve read before. It’s kind of inevitable at times with prefixes and suffixes in plant names, as they often come as a couple. Anyway…
As I’m sure you know, suffixes are similar to prefixes in that they are combined with other words, but they’re added to the end instead of the beginning. Maybe not as easy to work out, but as you get familiar with botanical names, the frequency with which suffixes crop up will enable you to identify them. And sometimes they’re simply combined with prefixes, as in macrorrhizus, where macro means ‘large’ and -rrhizus means ‘rooted’. In other cases, a suffix is attached to a noun, as in the combo of rupes, meaning ‘rocks’ and -estris, meaning ‘place of growth’, giving us rupestris or ‘growing in rocky places’, such as Potentilla rupestris, the rock cinquefoil, and Carex rupestris, the rock sedge. Silva, meaning ‘wood/ forest’, combined with -estris, gives sylvestris, meaning ‘of the forest’, as seen in many plants/trees, including Pinus sylvestris, the pine, Nicotiana sylvestris, the woodland tobacco plant, and Malva sylvestris, the woodland mallow. Some of the most frequently occurring nouns are those to which the suffix -ensis is attached, meaning ‘of/ from a place’: for example, chinensis (from China) and californiensis (self-evident). We also have stevenagensis (which always makes me smile), as in Gentiana x stevenagensis, a beautiful dark blue gentian which originated in …..yes, Stevenage.
But most frequent of all are the suffixes which describe the main parts of a plant, and they are almost always preceded by some sort of qualifier. So, we have -phyllus (‘leaved’), combined with tri- to give triphyllus, a 3-leaved plant, as in Penstemon triphyllus; macropetala to describe a plant with large or long petals, such as Clematis macropetala; rubrifolia to give the hint that it has red leaves, as in Rosa rubrifolia; densiflorus to explain that it is densely-flowered, as in Lithocarpus densiflorus. There are many others: -anthus, meaning ‘flowered’, recognisable in polyanthus or ‘many-flowered’; -stemon (‘stamened’); -ferum/fera (‘bearing’, as seen in the English ‘conifer’ but also in Sparaxis bulbifera, a bulb-bearing perennial); -issimus (‘very’, as in Echinops spinosissimus, the very prickly echinops!); -ellus, which adds a diminutive quality to the description, so ruber means ‘red’, but rubellus means ‘somewhat red/reddish’ (see Mimulus rubellus); -escens (‘becoming’, as in the grass cultivar Ophiopogon planiscapus ‘Nigrescens’, whose leaves start green and then turn black); and finally, obvious ones, such as -color, -formis and -stylus. Ok, that’s quite enough from me for now, Latin scattered all over the place. I hope it will help a little when faced with a plant whose attributes you are unsure of. Back soon…..
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First Steps, Baby Steps by Ruth Jessup The most frightening first steps for me came very late in life. I must say I cannot remember my first steps as a baby. Who can? I realise there must have been someone always nearby to hold my hand and steady me in those early days. I’m aware of this when I steadied all my own children as they stepped out as babies, and indeed, later as teenagers. I was their security, their steadier. When I most needed steadying, someone to hold my hand, help me up and lead me forward, there was no one there. I reached out, searched, but found no one. My first steps into widowhood were very painful and daunting. I wobbled, staggered and fell many times. The realisation that I was on my own was devastating, and rather than get up and move forward, even slowly, I would sit down. ‘Slump’ might be a better word to describe the state in which I found myself. What got me to my feet? What started me on the road to recovery? What helped me to take my first steps along the path of singleness from the dark woods of grief and despair? Love! The love of family and friends who gently encouraged me to take those first tentative steps.
Baby Steps by Jemma The room was dark and quiet, with a warm, safe feeling in the solitude. With the dark red roller blind drawn, small tea-light candles scattered on most of the surfaces around the room were glowing orange, sending tall shadows flickering up the stone-coloured walls. She breathed a huge sigh of relief. There was very little else in the room. She sat resting on an old sofa bed, well-used and not very well cared for. Earlier that day, she’d unwrapped books she’d not seen for years. Seeing them now, neatly displayed on the bookcase, she felt content that here was a place for them - she didn’t need to hide them in a cardboard box in the garage any more. The flat was her space alone: she could furnish it in whatever way she wanted. In the corner, there was a small, round, cafe-style table. No chairs yet, but they would come - she had no idea where from, nor how she’d afford them, but none of that mattered, because beyond all else, she felt safe. She rested her head gently on the back of the sofa, her knees hunched up towards her chest. The fridge in the nearby kitchen murmured and whirred gently. A new sound, yet a reassuring one, far better than the sounds she’d been subjected to up until now. It wasn’t going to be easy, she was on her own, with barely a penny to her name and virtually no possessions, other than the shabby clothes on her back, now too big from all the weight she’d lost in recent months through all the worry and anxiety. But for now, none of that mattered. She’d just take baby steps. She’d get there in the end.
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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING W E D N E S DAY 1 3 T H M AY 2 0 1 5 AT 7 . 3 0 P M H E L D AT T H E O L D BA R N HA L L , C H U R C H R D, B O O K HA M
AGENDA 1. Welcome, introductions and apologies 2. Minutes of the 87th Annual General Meeting 2014 3. Annual Report on the activities of the Association during 2014 4. Appointment of President of the Association 5. Treasurer’s Report - to receive audited Statement of Accounts, inc. proposed increase of subscriptions to £3.00 per household. 6. Appointment of auditor(s) for 2015 7. Nomination and election of officers and executive committee members. 8. BRA Status: proposal to become a company limited by guarantee 9.
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The Association’s executive committee needs you! We meet monthly and endeavour to improve our local community through a wide range of activities. If you would like to get more involved in your local community, please contact Peter Seaward, Chairman of the Association (01372 452532), or Andrew Freeman, Secretary (07886 459908), to discuss further. Notice of motions for discussion must be delivered in writing at least 14 days before the meeting to the Secretary, Andrew Freeman, Hylands, Crabtree Close, Bookham, KT23 4PQ, or by email to: secretary@bookhamresidents.org.uk Those attending who are not members may join at the door. Subscription is £2.00 per household per annum. Guest Speaker: Linda Kemeny, Cabinet Member for Schools and Learning, Surrey County Council will speak on: “The Educational Opportunities and Challenges Wine and soft drinks will be available afterwards
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Ever since I can remember, women have recorded some of the best-loved and iconic songs of all time, & nowhere has the female voice made more of an impact than in country music. Long before girls started taking on the guys in the chart parade, women have played a big part in telling their own stories in song, of lovers, loners & losers. It was way back in 1924 in New York City that Aunt Samantha & Eva Davis wrote & recorded the songs known as ‘mountain music’ which influenced, inspired & gave the confidence to thousands more ladies to sing their way into our hearts to this very day. A brand new collection of some of the most enduring country hits sung by women is now available on a terrific new compilation of country, entitled The First Ladies of Country. You’ll find classics like ‘Crazy’, the Willie Nelson track made famous by the original spice girl, Patsy Cline, & of course the one & only Dolly Parton is represented here with ‘Jolene’ which Dolly, from her base in Nashville, once told me was inspired by meeting a young red-headed fan of hers. You’ll also hear Tammy Wynette, Lynn Anderson & other gals whose own lives became a bit of a soap opera & added even more of an identity to their massive selling hits. Crystal Gayle, who has the longest hair of anyone I’ve had the pleasure of interviewing, is part of this collection with ‘Don’t It Make My Brown Eyes Blue’,& her sister, Loretta Lynn, who I also had the opportunity to talk to, tells her own true story of ‘Coal Miner’s Daughter’. The music of modern day country is featured on this album too from the likes of Carrie Underwood, & Miranda Lambert to Kelly Clarkson & First Aid Kit. Gee, all this talk of country music is gonna make me change into some cowboy boots, kick back & turn the music up.
SUNDAY
3rd
SERVICES AT ST NICOLAS MAY 2015
8.00am 10.00am 4.30pm
10th
8.00am 10.00am 2.30pm 4.30pm
17th
8.00am 10.00am 4.30pm 6.30pm
24th Further details available from St Nicolas Parish Office:
01372 450709 or
www.stnicolasbookham.org.uk
8.00am 10.00am 4.30pm
31st
8.00am 10.00am 4.30pm
The Fifth Sunday of Easter
Holy Communion (Traditional Language) Morning Prayer with Baptism St Nicolas4All Holy Communion with Sparklers & Trailblazers
The Sixth Sunday of Easter
Holy Communion (Traditional Language) Holy Communion Memorial Service St Nicolas4All with Sparklers & Trailblazers
The Seventh Sunday of Easter
Holy Communion (Traditional Language) Holy Communion All-age Nicolas4All Choral Evensong
Day of Pentecost (Whit Sunday)
Holy Communion (Traditional Language) Holy Communion St Nicolas4All with Sparklers & Trailblazers
Trinity Sunday
Holy Communion (Traditional Language) Holy Communion St Nicolas4All with Sparklers & Trailblazers
Sunday Services at All Saints Church, Manor House Lane, Little Bookham 3rd May
The Fifth Sunday of Easter 10.00 am Communion Service
10th May
The Sixth Sunday of Easter 8.00am Holy Communion
May 2015
17th May The Seventh Sunday of Easter 10.00am Communion Service & Sunday Club 24th May
Day of Pentecost (Whit Sunday) 8.00am Holy Communion 11.15am Matins
31st May
Trinity Sunday 10.00am Ecumenical Eucharist
2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 10.30-12.00 Chatterbox - a group for pre-school children and their carers. Further details from website www.all-saints-church-little-bookham.org.uk
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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
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AUTHOR
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aye Umansky is a well-known children’s author & poet. She has written over 130 books & her work ranges from picture books to novels. Probably her best-known stories are the ‘Pongwiffy’ series of books which have been enjoyed by many children since 1987. Kaye loves fairy stories & she started her visit to Bookham Library by showing a favourite book from her childhood to the children who had gathered to see her. It was, of course, full of fairy stories which obviously captured her imagination at a young age. She keeps the book in her office at home, as well as a selection of other interesting & treasured artifacts. Maybe it is this unusual collection of items which have provided some of Kaye’s inspiration, as she creates her well-loved stories & poems. Kaye also spoke about her pet cats & made us all laugh when she spoke in cat voices to explain the conversations she has with them when she is trying to concentrate on her work. Kaye really enjoys re-telling classic tales with a twist, like her version of Hansel & Gretel where the children are the nasty characters & the witch does a ‘Super Nanny’ job on them. Not all her books are classic re-writes: she has a good selection of original storylines too, such as her book called ‘Clover Twig & the Amazing Flying Cottage’. The voices of her characters are very important to
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Kaye; she explained that she likes to know how each voice sounds & how they talk before she can write about them. She demonstrated by reading some extracts from her books & then discussing the characters in relation to their voices. The children were enthralled & totally absorbed by her storytelling, as was I. Kaye is full of charisma & is a natural entertainer. One of Kaye’s books has been shortlisted for the Surrey Library’s Children’s Book Award – the winner will be announced on 6th May. The nominated book is called ‘The 13th Fairy’ & is based on the traditional story of Snow White. In this version, Snow White has a Devonshire accent and the witch is portrayed by a crow who has a Southern American accent like the well-known American comedian, Reginald D Hunter! By the end of her visit, most of the children were keenly chatting to Kaye. They were intrigued by her office & its mysterious contents, & continued to ask her what else she kept there. She showed them a dancing, friendly witch that played a tune & they all loved that very much! It was lovely to meet Kaye & some local children who meet in the library each month & talk about books. Thanks go to Bookham Library for inviting Look Local to join the fun. A great time was enjoyed by all! We wish Kaye the very best of luck for 6th May: she would make a very deserving winner.
NEWS FROM
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L I B R A R Y
BRING YOUR BABIES TO BOOKHAM LIBRARY! Join us at our fun FREE Rhymetime sessions every Monday at 10.30am. Learn new songs & sing along to some old favourites! We have a great selection of books for babies & you can borrow up to 20 books on each library card!
Calling all toddlers! Come along to our welcoming FREE Storytime sessions every Tuesday at 2.15pm. Listen to fab stories on a different theme every week, & then join in with a simple craft or game.
Where will you go on holiday this year? From Cornwall to Croatia, Scotland to Sicily, India to Indianapolis, be inspired by our range of travel writing & use our great selection of guides and maps to organise a fantastic holiday. You can either choose books direct from our shelves or reserve them from your home for just 65p to pick up at the library of your choice!
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 9-5, Sa 9.30-4
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BOOKHAM BULLETIN SATURDAY 16TH - Bookham Flower Club Show ‘ Flower Power’ Admission £3.00 - Old Barn Hall 12.30pm to 5.30pm WEDS 13TH - SAT 16TH - Bookham Light Operatic Society ‘Anything Goes’ at the Nomad Theatre
PLANNING FOR BOOKHAM’S FUTURE
Drop in classes, leading to 8 week courses. Run by a highly trained Buddhist with over 26yrs of study & training. Josh was a student of His Holiness the Dalai Lama and spent many years as a monk & has taught at hundreds of retreats worldwide. The classes will be non-denominational & are open to all as an introduction to meditation. The benefits of medication can be experienced & enjoyed from your first visit.
Wednesdays 5.45-6.45pm
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Bookham Vanguard will show the proposed planning policies and content of the Draft Neighbourhood plan for Bookham. Your chance to discuss the policies with members of the Forum. Refreshments available. Saturday 9th May 9.30am - 12.30pm. The Barn Hall, Bookham.
THE FRIENDS OF THE HOWARD
CAR BOOT & PLANT SALE
Saturday 9th May, 10.00-2.00 Howard of Effingham - Large selection of plants & shrubs - Refreshments & BBQ
Sellers only £8 per car. Sugguested donation of £1 to enter Email now to hold a spot: friends@thehoward.org
FRIENDS OF BOOKHAM C E L E B R A T I O N
E V E N I N G
A Talk by local historian Derek Renn, ‘The Dark Ages to Enligtenment’ followed by a Mediterranean buffet. Tickets £15 from Granary Crafts & Wishing Well Wednesday 20th May 2015 -The Barn Hall, Church Road KT23 3PQ Howard Weale - 01372 457009 Paul Gallard 01372 459972
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For all aspects of landscaping and fencing call;
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BOOKHAM
FETCHAM & EFFINGHAM N U R S I N G
A S S O C I A T I O N
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he History With money subscribed by local people, The Bookhams, Fetcham and Effingham Nursing Association for many years provided district nurses in Great & Little Bookham, Fetcham & Effingham. This responsibility was taken over by the National Health Service in 1948, but the Nursing Association continued to own the house occupied by the district nurse. In 1974, the Association was converted into a Trust, the purpose of which is to use its funds to help residents in this area who are sick or disabled (physically or mentally) and for whom help is not available from other sources. In 1984, the house was no longer required by the Health Authority, and was sold and the proceeds invested. The Present The Trust has funds and may, at its discretion,
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make a grant towards the cost of providing help, such as nursing or medical aids, transport, necessary holidays or special needs in the home. Referral is usually made through social or medical services to the Honorary Secretary, and all cases are considered in strict confidence. If you know of anybody who might benefit from this financial assistance, please contact social or medical services (including your general practice) who will pass the request on to the Honorary Secretary. Chairman: Mrs F Reece Wolverley, Burnhams Road, Little Bookham, Surrey KT23 3AU - 01372 452131 Hon. Secretary: Mrs J Peers 1 Manor Cottages, Manor House Lane, Little Bookham, Surrey KT23 4EW - 01372 456752 e-mail: j.peers@tiscali.co.uk
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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 EastwichRoadChurch(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 NHS Direct.................................................. 0845 4647 Bookham Scouting Centre.....................01372 454383
DENTISTS
SCHOOLS Dawnay School.......................................01372 456774 Eastwick County Infant School.............01372 453672. Eastwick Junior School...........................01372 453277 Glenesk School.......................................01483 282329 Howard of Effingham School................01372 453694 Manor House School.............................01372 457077 Polesden Lacey Infant School.................01372 456533 St Lawrence’s Primary School.................01372 452870 St Teresa’s Junior......................................01372 453456 St Teresa’s Senior.....................................01372 452037
McCormick & Associates, 30 High St ....01372 459393 Gt B’hm Dental Prac, 1 The Garstons .....01372 454355 AJ Hedger, 26 Church Road.....................01372 457959 Astek Dental Care, 19 Cannon Grove ..... 01372 377678
TRAVEL Train information..................................0845 748 4950
CHURCHES
All Saints C of E Church.........................01372 458314 Bookham Baptist Church........................01372 811313 EastwichRoadChurch(URC).................01372 453704 Our Lady Of Sorrows Catholic Church ...01372 458263 VETERINARY SURGEONS Roman Catholic Church of the Holy Spirit ... 01372 458263 Brelades...................................................01372 452531 St Nicolas’ Church...................................01372 450709 Pet Doctors, Fetcham.............................01372 379636 Quaker Meeting......................................01372 454363 All pages within are copyright of Look Local or its respective contributors. No part of this publication may be reproduced, copied or transmitted in any form or by any means or stored in any information storage or retrieval system without the publisher’s prior written permission. All material published in Look Local (including advertisements, editorials, articles and all other content) is printed in good faith. Whilst all reasonable care is taken, Look Local does not in any circumstances accept responsibility for the accuracy or otherwise of any material published, nor is any kind of warranty expressed or implied by such publication, and Look Local specifically disclaims all and any liability to advertisers, readers and users of any kind of loss or damage of any nature whatsoever and howsoever arising, whether due to inaccuracy, error, omission or any other cause. All material is accepted on the basis that its publication does not infringe any copyright and Look Local does not accept any responsibility for loss or damage of any kind resulting from claims of copyright infringement. ©Look Local. All rights reserved.
SURREY
P O L I C E C O N T A C T I N G
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ontacting Surrey Police to report any suspicions or concerns that you may have can make some people think twice! People question whether they may be contacting police unnecessarily, that their suspicions may be completely unfounded and, quite often, simply don’t want to be a nuisance! Anything that gives you cause for concern, does not feel “quite right” or makes you suspicious should be called in. You can use the non-emergency number 101 for general calls, or if you actually see something happening at the time you want to call, dial 999. Call handlers are extensively trained to guide you through all of the information that they need to obtain from you, so don’t worry about making that initial telephone contact. They will ask you questions to create a clear and meaningful report. Then the details are assessed in terms of the need for immediate deployment, putting out a message to all officers on duty or patrol to bear a situation in mind or even to pass the information on to the Force Intelligence Unit. You can either give your full contact details or choose to remain anonymous. If the information is recorded for information purposes, possibly linked to other similar reports, you may not receive direct feedback from our call handlers, but we really appreciate that you took the trouble to contact us. When trying to describe people, however, it can be helpful to consider the wide range of information
P O L I C E
that may be helpful in trying to match a description to a potential suspect. It may not always be practical to write things down, although if this is possible, it can be a great help in making sure you remember all the relevant details. Try to make at least a mental note of age, gender, colour, height, plus hair and eye colour (if you are close enough to see). Also, consider what a person is wearing. The type/ style of clothing, shoes or hat are worth noting. Are there any visible logos on their clothing that could help to identify them? Did you hear anyone use a name if they spoke or were spoken to? Did you note if anyone spoke with a regional or foreign accent? Other things to consider could be: any visible scars/marks/ tattoos; type of shirt, top or jumper and what colour it was; is their footwear of an easily recognisable make with a well-known brand logo? All of these details can help in getting as accurate a picture of a person as possible. If police officers are tasked to act on reported suspicions and it turns out to be “perfectly innocent” – that’s fine too! It is better to have raised your concerns and have them allayed than worry that you didn’t report something that could be important. You can always contact your local Safer Neighbourhood Team direct. Either email to molevalley@surrey.pnn.police.uk or telephone 01483 639635. If you have to leave a message on our voicemail system, we will aim to get back to you within 24 hours.
Neil Clarke, 13363 Crime Reduction Advisor - Eastern Division
ROTARY CLUB
O F B O O K H A M & H O R S L E Y
ROTARY ANNUAL CHARTER NIGHT HONOUR COMMUNITY STALWART
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he Club’s recent black tie annual Charter Night anniversary was attended by over 50 members and guests, including District Governor Doug Price. A highlight of the evening was a special Rotary presentation to our guest and local community stalwart, Michael Anderson, in recognition of his very long service to this community on so many levels. As the citation noted, Michael has been a passionate supporter of his local community for many decades. He created the Bookham Community Working Together Forum, has served as District Councillor and School Governor and
DOUG PRICE - BARRY DAVIES - PETER HUDSON
is active in the Bookham Vanguard group –some of his many roles over the years. The Rotary Club was therefore delighted to mark this special contribution with our own award. The evening also included the formal induction of latest Club member Barry Davies, who was welcomed by President Elect Peter Hudson and DG Doug Price. We welcome new member interest. Come and meet us for a trial evening! For information about The Rotary Club of Bookham & Horsley, visit www.bookhamandhorsley.rotaryweb.org or call Paul Simons, secretary, on 01483 284193
DOUG PRICE - MICHAEL ANDERSON - PETER HUDSON
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Ability Store....................................................... 43 Able Roofing...................................................... 49 Alan Greenwood Funeral Directors.................... 55 Arbour Life.......................................................... 8 Ashtead Hospital.................................................. 7 Astek Dental...................................................... 28 Beckley’s Automotive.......................................... 45 BLOS................................................................. 15 Bob Mitchell Design.......................................... 55 Bocketts Farm.................................................... 18 Bookham Carpets................................................. 6 Bookham Chiropody.......................................... 53 Bookham Counselling and Wellbeing ................ 50 Bookham Physiotherapy..................................... 40 Boyalls Ironmongery & Doors........................... 39 Bruce’s Doggy Day Care..................................... 29 CAB Bookham................................................... 20 Casselden’s Shoes................................................ 40 CD Sheldon Flooring......................................... 11 Cedar Nursary...............................................12/13 Choice at Home................................................. 17 Christopher Major Plastering............................. 53 Computer Fix..................................................... 18 Cosy Flooring..................................................... 43 CT Cars............................................................. 34 Dancetime.......................................................... 57 Dashe Developments.......................................... 44 DB Garden Services........................................... 72 DPB Pristine Oven Cleaning.............................. 57 Dream Doors..................................................... 71 Effingham Express.............................................. 51 Elite Tree Services............................................... 41 Englishman’s Castle............................................ 15 Everycare............................................................ 26 F Covey ............................................................. 14 Fine Fettle.......................................................... 21 First Choice Cleaning Company........................ 44 Gardening & Landscaping - C Read................... 51 Get Going Physio............................................... 49 Great Bookham Dental...................................... 41 Green Counties Veterinary............................10/11
Harvey Fab......................................................... 26 Headliners.......................................................... 55 Hedleys Solicitors............................................... 49 Henshaws Estate Agents..................................... 19 HRS Roofing..................................................... 26 L Hawkins & Sons............................................. 16 MacDonald Fencing & Sons Ltd........................ 24 Michael Reeve Landscaping................................ 63 MPS Garden & Est Machinery Ltd.................... 72 Mr Maintenance................................................ 63 Osteopathy for Children.................................... 20 P&B Tree Services.............................................. 44 Pampered Chef................................................... 63 Planning & Design............................................ 20 Pullen Plumbing................................................ 29 R Williams Heating & Plumbing....................... 51 RB Construction................................................ 59 Reigate Garden Centre......................................4/5 RJK Decorating.................................................. 28 Roofs of Esher.................................................... 33 Roots and Shoots................................................. 2 Roxley Models.................................................... 40 Run to Live........................................................ 47 Scoffers Deli....................................................... 44 Shirley Garages................................................... 25 Steven Herman Landscapes................................ 53 Stewed Apple Pie................................................ 16 Suddies Kitchen Appliances ............................... 33 Tec Res Computer Solutions.........................30/31 The Grange ....................................................... 56 The Potting Shed................................................ 28 The Vineries..................................................36/37 Tony Meadows Decorating................................. 16 Wagging Tails .................................................... 11 Wavelengths....................................................... 65 WoW Fitness...................................................... 51 Zigger................................................................ 61
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