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ASK BRUCE Read Bruce’s column to see if puppy pads are a good idea. JOANNA LUMLEY - GRANGE GARDENING MATTERS ART SHED OPEN EVENING MUSIC MATTERS CROSSWORD PUZZLE WHAT’S COOKING? POEM OF THE MONTH WHAT’S ON See what’s on in and around Cobham in April COBHAM BOOKSHOP REVIEW SUDOKU & WHAT WORD ELMBRIDGE VOLUNTEERS USEFUL NUMBERS ABARTH CAR REVIEW CHURCH SERVICES PUZZLE SOLUTIONS ADVERTISERS’ INDEX
FromEDITOR the Welcome to Look Local in April! How lovely it is to feel the spring sunshine and to see the blossom flowering too ! Soon time to dust off the lawn mower again I guess! This month we are delighted to bring you coverage of a fantastic celebrity visit to the local area! The Grange Centre in near-by Bookham welcomed their charming patron who officially opened the newly refurbished buildings. It was a wonderful event and the building work has been done very well and so in keeping with the lovely Victorian buildings at The Grange. It really will make a huge difference to the clients and the staff. The Medicine Garden opened it’s doors for their Spring open evening recently too… See our coverage of this charming event. It’s well worth a visit if you’ve not been for a while! New season plants and a great selection of artefacts adorn The Medicine Garden as well as the award winning Art Shed offering many lovely pieces of art work …. I’m never disappointed when I pop in for an art fix! It’s the season for community events and school fairs too, so do check out our pages for diary dates over the coming weeks. I hope you enjoy your copy of Look Local this month and I wish you all a very restful and Happy Easter. Warmest Regards,,
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TREATING DRY SKIN This month, Look Local reader Ann Highgate asks if supplements are the best thing for her West Highland Terrier’s very dry skin. Supplements are important and work wonders for all kinds of doggy ailments, but it’s best to first check if there is are any underlying issues. Your dog’s dry skin could be due to a change in diet, or something missing in his diet, or maybe even an allergy. I would strongly recommend you visit your vet in the first instance to rule out any medical issues. If you do discover your dog’s dry skin is not medically or dietary related, then by all means give supplements a go. There are many on the market including Lintbells, which has a special Itchy Dog range for doggy dry coats and skin. Omega oils are a key ingredient; and these can also be found in oily fish such as salmon, sardines and tuna. So perhaps introduce some fishy treats each day for your dog which no doubt he’ll love! Regularly brushing your dog’s coat will also help. Not only does it remove dead hair, it also distributes the natural oils found in his coat which will moisturise and nourish the skin too. Bruce Casalis is director & founder of Bruce’s Doggy Day Care, a multi-award winning business in Bookham. Do you have any dog training or canine behavioural questions which you would like to ask Bruce about? Send your questions to :-
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Joanna Lumley visits the grange
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n the 8th March The Grange in Bookham welcomed the ever lovely, Joanna Lumley to open the newly refurbished areas of their beautiful Victorian building. This £440,000 building project has created more places for people with disabilities to attend The Grange and learn valuable skills for life. The new works have provided the following :• A state-of-the-art IT suite called the Karten CTEC Centre • A new room for the fudge mini business • A multi-media arts room with film animation & mug printing • A heritage Room for antique textile collection & royal
letters As well as all this the whole building has been made more accessible with wider corridors, automatic doors and a new lift too! Miss Lumley genuinely seemed to enjoyed her visit; she enthusiastically met lots of the clients as she was shown around the newly refurbished building. She asked all about their various projects and the skills they were learning. What a lovely lady she is and a wonderful patron to this very valuable local charity. Look Local would like to thank everyone at The Grange for inviting us along to join your celebrations on this very special day, we had an Absolutely Fabulous time !
EVENT SCREENINGS
LIVE SHOWS
Experience performances from some of the world’s most prestigious theatres and opera houses, as well as specialist documentaries, broadcast to our cinema screen. For full listings head to our website.
Friday 7 April The Close Up Magic Show
Thursday 6 April NT Live Twelfth Night
An intimate evening of close-up magic, trickery and sleight of hand featuring world class magicians from The Magic Circle.
Saturday 8 April Dirty D.C.
Featuring all the AC/DC favourites from both Bon and Brian eras.
Friday 14 April Ballet UK present Alice in Wonderland
Come with Alice on a magical adventure as she tumbles into Wonderland!
Sunday 30 April Ian Waite and Natalie Lowe: Somewhere in Time Ian and Natalie present their new show with newly choreographed routines of their favourite Ballroom and Latin dance
FORTHCOMING FILMS Hidden Figures (12A) Viceroy’s House (12A)
Tamsin Greig is Malvolia in a new twist on Shakespeare's classic comedy of mistaken identity.
Tuesday 11 April ROH Live Jewels
George Balanchine's timeless evocation of the brilliance and sparkle of emeralds, rubies and diamonds
Wednesday 19 April Australian Ballet present Coppelia Thursday 20 April NT Live Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead
David Leveaux`s new production marks the 50th anniversary of the play that made a young Tom Stoppard`s name overnight.
Wednesday 26 April RSC Live: Julius Caesar
Angus Jackson directs Shakespeare's epic political tragedy, as the race to claim the empire spirals out of control.
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Gardening Matters
gardening season As I write, it’s still freezing cold and raining non-stop, but hopefully, April will have kicked off with some better weather. So, the main task is to finish pruning. Prune overgrown shrubs and hedges right back to the size you want, but as always, cut back to a live shoot /leaf bud. Remove wayward and crossing branches too: this will prevent damage caused by rubbing.
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eed with Growmore afterwards, as the poor things will be in shock. Now’s also the time to prune back forsythia stems after flowering. Not my favourite shrub, as I hate yellow, so go for it. Shorten hardy fuchsias back to a strong shoot and snip out weak and dead stems. If most of the stems are dead, cut the plant down to a few inches. You’ll probably see new shoots emerging at ground level already. Remove any green shoots from variegated shrubs: these reversions will take over and you’ll lose the variegation if not nipped in the bud (tee hee, gardening joke). Resist the temptation to tuck new shoots of wisteria/ivy/ honeysuckle behind convenient drainpipes: the expanding stems will push the pipes off the wall, causing all sorts of aggravation, so take the
trouble to tie the shoots to wires. Now the flower beds. Hoe borders when it’s dry to prevent moisture loss and to keep on top of emerging weed seedlings. Dead-head any spring bulbs which are over, feed with Growmore and leave the foliage for 6 weeks before cutting away, because bulbs make their food for the following year from the dying foliage. Once hellebores have faded, cut out the flower stems to freshen the plants, but leave favourite colours to ripen and shed seed. Dahlia tubers can be planted in well-drained soil in a sheltered, sunny spot. The lawn….ah, the lawn. Get on down and repair those ugly little worn spots. Sow seed or swap a bit of turf from somewhere less conspicuous; some granular fertiliser under the turf will get it off to a strong start. Level humps, fill in hollows and aerate the lawn if it’s not too wet, then weed
and feed. Finally, mow. Set the blades high, making sure they’re sharp, rotary mowers included: blunt blades rip the grass and leave rough ends which turn brown, stopping the lawn looking quite so verdant. As the grass starts to grow, lower the blades to your desired summer height. Finally, nip out the leading shoots of fuchsias and pelargoniums in pots to encourage a bushy habit. Place patio containers of lilies in full light, but safe from late frosts and not in baking sun where they’ll race up to flower too soon. Potted exotics, eg agapanthus, can stand outside in the sun now. If you want some pots of foliage to set off flowery containers, slice a generous chunk off a clump of hosta, rootball intact, and pot it up. Plant up pots with summer bedding, and suddenly, the world will be looking a lovelier place.
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Over the past few weeks, I’ve been listening to the most exciting new talent I’ve heard in a long while. I first saw RAY BLK (a girl who’s name is pronounced Ray Black) on Jools Holland’s superb late night show which has provided the lift-off for so many young new stars. Ray has already warmed the hearts of the BBC’s leading producers and presenters by being the first unsigned artist to ever win the prestigious BBC Music Award. Although most reviewers call her “unique’ or ‘original’ she reminds me of a young Amy Winehouse which I don’t consider to be a bad thing at all. Her deliver and spine- tingly, soulful voice is very earthy with flashes of jazz fused with Hip Hop and I can’t get enough of her. She really is that good and you can’t help but be deeply affected by this rising star. Incidentally, BLK which stands for Building, Living, knowing is Nigerian born Rita Ekwere who grew up in South London. Her debut EP, ‘Havisham’ which was released in2015 was inspired Miss Havisham’s story in Charles Dicken’s Great Expectations and tells the story of a young girl who turns against men after having had her heart broken. The follow-up was out last year and is a mini-album entitled ‘Durt’. It’s life affirming music well worthy of your attention.
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INGREDIENTS 500g bag Waitrose Ciabatta Bread Mix 345g jar Waitrose Tomato & Sun-dried Tomato sauce ½ essential Waitrose Large Supersweet Pineapple, peeled and thinly sliced 130g pack Waitrose finely sliced British Wiltshire Cured Oak Smoked Ham, torn 120g Waitrose Grated Cheddar & Mozzarella 1 tbsp essential Waitrose Olive Oil 50g bag Waitrose Wild Rocket Salad, to serve 2 tsp essential Waitrose Balsamic Vinegar of Modena
METHOD 1. Set aside a little of the bread mix for dusting, then place the rest in a bowl, make a well in the centre and pour in 270ml lukewarm water. Knead vigorously for 5 minutes until smooth, then return the dough to the bowl, cover with cling film and leave to rise for 30 minutes. 2. Preheat the oven to 220°C, gas mark 7. Cut the dough into 2 even pieces, roll out thinly, on a lightly floured surface, to 30cm rounds then place in pizza tins or on 2 large baking sheets. Spread with the tomato sauce and top with the pineapple, ham and cheese, then leave to rise for 10-20 minutes. Drizzle with half the oil and bake for 15-20 minutes until risen and golden. Dress the rocket with the remaining oil and vinegar and pile on top of the warm pizzas.
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email volunteering@PAH.org.uk, call 01372 461856 or visit www.PAH.org.uk/volunteer/opportunities
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Michelle C Davis BSc(Hons), MChS Chiropodist/Podiatrist Appointments available at Cobham Day Centre Oakdene Road, KT11 2LY To arrange an appointment please call
07957 166173 / 01932 355261 (Home visits can also be arranged)
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what’s on
Around Cobham
Local events in and around the Cobham area during the months of April and May 2017
Easter
E G G S T R A V A G Z A PAINSHILL PARK
LEARN A NEW CRAFT TODAY!
NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED DA T E : 11 AP R IL 2017 TIM E : 10:30 – 12:30
LO C A T IO N
PA IN S H IL L PA R K (CA F E ́) PO R T S M O U T H RO A D CO B H A M KT11 1JE Come and learn how to create your own handmade cards with Janet. She will introduce you to the wonderful world of stamping, and for just £5, you will be able to create up to 4 beautiful handmade cards.
Join us this Easter & follow the exciting Easter trail to explore the mystical follies & enchanted woodlands of Painshill. The perfect Easter day out for all the family, discover the landscape in its spring glory as you hunt for suspects in the case of Mother Gooses stolen golden eggs. INCLUDED IN STANDARD ADMISSION
SUN 16TH & MON 17THAPRIL 2017
Painshill Park, Portsmouth Rd KT11 1JE | 01932 868113
Wings & Wonder
Escape from the pressures of life in this fun and relaxed workshop that will bring out the creativity in you. Discover how great crafting is for you as you craft, meet new friends and have a refreshing cuppa. Crafting can also help people with depression. These workshops are suitable for anyone. Give it a go! You may discover a fun, new hobby, or even how you could turn an existing hobby into an exciting new business opportunity. Don't delay, join today! Please note: In order to keep the cost of the workshop so low, at least one drink MUST be purchased from the cafe during the workshop.
BO O K
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Join us to experience the delights of 2 falconry flying displays at Painshill.With a selection of beautiful birds from owls, falcons and hawks to a magnificent eagle, vulture & a raven. Visitors will have the opportunity to take part in handling sessions Included in Standard admission. Call 01932 868113
Sunday 23rd April 2017 - 11.00AM & 1.30PM
Painshill Park, Cobham, Portsmouth Road KT11 1JE
ExploreGLAMPING
RETURNS 4TH MAY 2017 Explorer Glamping at Chessington World of Adventures! Enjoy the adventure & excitement of family camping without sacrificing your luxuries. Sleep under canvas in the great outdoors in a bed as cosy as those in a hotel, and wake up in the morning to the sounds of the wilderness and the smell of your hot, cooked breakfast. Don’t miss out on an adventure of a lifetime! Overnight stay & 2 for 1 day tickets included in package. Call to book 0871 663 4477 | www.chessington.com
Chessington World of Adventures, Leatherhead Road, Chessington KT9 2NE
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OSCAR’S
DOG AND CAT GR OOMING PARLOUR After 8 years in Fetcham, Oscar’s Grooming Parlour has moved to some larger premises in Bookham & we look forward very much to welcoming old & new customers to our new premises. All dogs, cats, rabbits and guinea pigs are welcome. No cages are used. Dogs are free to walk around the parlour, and on a sunny day, they can enjoy the large, secure garden.
WE OFFER bathing, claw cutting, clipping, scissoring, hand stripping Pick up and drop off available at additional fee
01372 750566
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www.oscarsgroomingparlour.co.uk 6 Beckley Parade
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We can solve all your plumbing and heating problems from bathroom installations to dripping taps. All work is fully guaranteed, no job is too small. We are fully insured and Gas Safe registered. Call Roger Northage on 01932 576341
See www.falconplumbing.co.uk mail@falconplumbing.co.uk
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The Dry by Jane Harper (Hardback £12.99) This is a debut crime novel set in Kiewarra, a parched farming community outside Melbourne. It is a region that hasn’t seen rain in years, a town which Aaron Falk, a federal agent in Melbourne, has returned to after his onetime best friend Luke Hadler has apparently killed his wife, son and then himself. Only his baby girl has survived. This book makes sure that nothing is what it looks like at first sight. The heat and dryness gives this book its eerie title and looms large in the novel’s finale. A fantastic first novel.
White Sands: Experiences from the Outside World by Geoff Dyer (Paperback £9.99) Geoff Dyer is a wonderful writer; intelligent, funny and an insightful thinker. Reading White Sands is like being part of a lively and stimulating conversation which leaves you with plenty to think about. White Sands is focussed in the main on the experiences of travel and art, beginning with Dyer’s journey to French Polynesia to write about Gaugin for the centenary of his death. Ideas about expectation, disappointment, pilgrimage and desire form trails through the book. Dyer has a rare ability to play with the borders of different writing genres without compromising the authenticity of his voice. I found myself laughing, admiring, disagreeing, and envying the sharpness of his mind.
The Mother by Yvette Edwards (Paperback £8.99) This is an emotionally challenging story of a marriage being torn apart by grief. Marcia and Lloyd’s only child, 16 year old Ryan, has died. He has been stabbed and killed by Tyson, another young black man. The story unfolds in court during his trial. It is a compelling novel which takes the reader through a wide array of emotions. It looks at a range of issues from grief, racism and prejudice to the inadequacy of our social welfare and legal justice systems. A powerful book.
The Cobham Bookshop
01932 862903 | info@cobhambooks.com | www.cobhambooks.com 12A Anyards Road, Cobham, Surrey KT11 2JZ.
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What word.. Can you guess what ONE word we are describing? It is just ONE word and this can get a little tricky but fun.
Each row, column and 3x3 box must contain the numbers 1 to 9 just once. This can be done by applying logic - you don’t have to guess!
1. Mr. Sippy’s wife 2. Have to, Astronaut orange drink 3. Male nun, opens padlock 4. Lemon cousin, heavy opposite 5. Triple 4th letter 6. Two “Keets” 7. Snooze bag 8. Toes short letter 9. Lift up the girl 10. Adult male, cap, 2000 lbs.
See how many you can solve.
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Support Victims Of Domestic Abuse
A local Citizen Advice is looking for friendly and sympathetic listeners to support victims of domestic abuse. Full training and on going support is provided.
Marcomms Experience Required
A community organisation is seeking a new trustee member to join them to take the Charity forward and into its next stage of development. You will need experience in digital marketing. This is a flexible role.
Seeking An Enthusiastic Trustee With Business Skills
A charity supporting people with their mental and physical wellbeing is looking for a trustee with business management experience to develop and sustain their service into the future.
Become A Village Friend
We are looking for volunteers to join a new village befriending scheme. Help improve the quality of life for an older person through offering companionship and a friendly chat.
Get Involved With A Twins Group
Are you a natural with toddlers? A local twins & multiples group need a helping hand from making cups of tea to entertaining the children & generally support the running of the playgroup on Thursday mornings
INTERESTED IN ANY OF THOSE ROLES? For more info on these roles & many other volunteering opportunities, please contact Voluntary Action Elmbridge,
please call : 0 1 3 7 2 4 6 3 5 8 7 Visit : www.vae.org.uk or email : contact@vae.org.uk Esher Civic Centre: Monday & Weds 10:00 - 13:00 Walton Library: Wednesday 10:00 - 13:00 Walton Quintet: Tues, Thurs & Friday 10:00 - 13:00
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• Ironing service also available • References available on request
Call Sherry on
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Gardens and scones Have a bit of a treat at The Grange! Visit our Walled Garden Shop for bedding plants, perennials, fresh seasonal fruit & veg plus a great range of woodwork: weekdays 10am – 4pm. Or perhaps combine it with a treat at Simply Scones on Tuesday afternoon from 2pm – 3.30pm in our wonderful Victorian Conservatory. A range of
homemade scones include our special ‘flavour of the month’ with jam and cream, and freshly-made cakes to share with your friends. Booking is essential on 01372 452608. The Grange provides high quality housing and training opportunities for adults with disabilities. Registered Charity No 207740.
01372 452608 www.grangecentre.org.uk
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To report local incidents.......................................1 0 1 Surrey Bus Services.............................01483 506919 Train information..............................0845 748 4950 DENTISTS National Rail Enquiries.....................0845 748 4950 Dental Surgery of Cobham....... 01932 863416 Beech House Dental Surgery.............01932 862290 SCHOOLS Hollyhedge Dental.............................01932 865888 ACS Cobham International School . 01932 867251 ABC Dental Surgery..........................01932 589888 Claremont Fan Court School...01372 473624 Danes Hill School....................... 01932 842509 VILLAGE HALLS Cobham Village Hall..........................01932 867870 Feltonfleet School........................ 01932 862264 United Reformed ..............................01932 864769 Notre Dame School.................... 01932 869991 Downside Village Hall.......................01932 865414 Parkside School........................... 01932 862749 Reed’s School.............................. 01932 869044 Stoke d’Abernon Guide Hut..............01372 843046 St Andrew’s Primary School........ 01932 863452 Stoke d’Abernon.................................01932 864166 St Matthew’s C of E Infant Sch.01932 863212 COUNCILS & SERVICE St Teresa’s Junior........................ 01372 452037 Elmbridge Borough Council..............01372 474474 St Teresa’s Senior........................ 01372 452037 Surrey County Council......................08456 009009 Yehudi Menuhin School of Music 01932 864739 Cobham Library.............................. 08456 009 009 Cobham Free School ............... 03303 300237 Local storage.......................................01372 457855 MEDICAL Citizens’ Advice Bureau.............. 01372 464770 Cobham Day Surgery ........................01932 588400 VETERINARY SURGEONS St Peter’s A&E....................................01932 872000 John Ball & Associates........................01932 868786 Royal Surrey Hospital........................01483 464002 Henderson Keywood & Ptners.....01932 864671 Non-emergency NHS Help.....................................111 Cobham Veterinary Centre................01932 868786 St John Ambulance ........................... 07900 910292 Cobham Park Veterinary Clinic....01932 590022 CHURCHES Beech House Veterinary Centre.....01932 868688 Cobham Methodist Church..............01932 586988 CHEMISTS Cobham Presbyterian Church...........01932 429511 Lloyds Pharmacy................................01932 862113 Sacred Heart Catholic Church...........01932 862518 Rowlands Pharmacy (Med Cent)......01932 862965 St Andrew’s Church (C of E) ............01932 867883 Sainsbury Pharmacy...........................01932 866488 United Reformed Church..................01932 586988 All pages within are copyright of Look Local or its respective contributors. No part of this publication may be reproduced, copied or transmitted in any form or by any means, or stored in any information storage or retrieval system without the publisher’s prior written permission. All material published in Look Local (including advertisements, editorials, articles and all other content) is printed in good faith. Whilst all reasonable care is taken, Look Local does not in any circumstances accept responsibility for the accuracy or otherwise of any material published, nor is any kind of warranty expressed or implied by such publication, and Look Local specifically disclaims all and any liability to advertisers, readers and users of any kind of loss or damage of any nature whatsoever and howsoever arising, whether due to inaccuracy, error, omission or any other cause. All material is accepted on the basis that its publication does not infringe any copyright and Look Local does not accept any responsibility for loss or damage of any kind resulting from claims of copyright infringement. ©Look Local Magazine 2017. All rights reserved.
April car review
abarth 124 Spider Ted Macauley test drives the Adarth 124 Spider, and lets us know what it has to offer....
Specification:
The Abarth. 1.4lt Four cylinders. 170 bhp. Speed:144mph. Zero-to-62mph 6.8secs. MPG 44. Price £29,565.
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f you are looking for some fun and frolic on the move and can afford an indulgence as opposed to a necessity don’t bother to look beyond Fiat’s new arrival on the keenly fought weenie sports car front...the Abarth 124 Spider. Want glamour? You’ve got it. How about performance? Yes...yes...yes. A growly engine sound that is music to your ears? Indeed. And value for money? Outstanding. The new Abarth reawakens the dreams of old from when the original beauty was launched in 1972. It is a natural, full-flowing and worthy heir to that iconic Spider, an eye-catching twoseater wrapped in a shape to excite. Okay, for the six-foot-odd likes of me it is a wee bit cramped, but with a bit of wriggling, and provided you are not motoring non-stop from Elmbridge to Edinburgh,the slight discomfort is doused in the delight of...well...just being behind the wheel. Not even the offshore nippy air south of Rome, on the high level and twisty coast road,even with the hood down
was intrusive enough to feel the need to wrap up duffel-coat warm. The airflow is that smooth and with a phew-heater and bum-warming seats the whole experience was a sheer pleasure. If needs be the roof can upped, one-handed and on the move in about five seconds. With envious glances galore along the seafront Naples front any doubt that you are in a privileged placing is swiftly dismissed. Give it a hard time, pushing it speedily into corners or going for it on the quicker straightline stretches only stirs all the right responses and you quickly realise that the engineers and planners have assembled a safetyfast hotshot. Standard gear gives the grateful driver a welcome assembly : climate control system, cruise control, adjustable push-button folding door mirrors and a three-gauge instrument binnacle with a big central rev counter, a speedo and a data display which all give the driver an easy-on-the-eye pick-up on info. Add to this a seven-inch colour
display, a digital tuner, an MP3 player, a stereo with four speaker and, optionally, a sat-nav system and you realise there is not a lot more you might need to inform and entertain on the move. In short it is a very fine example of Italian technology,styling and readiness to please with a practicality much envied by rivals – and that is all underlined by the essential…the six-speed manual gearbox, a quick, short-move direct lever that stirs the best from the lively engine in the smoothest possible and effective way. Little wonder the latest gem is hailed by the company as an exciting new chapter, a thriller of a twist, in the Abarth story. “This is just the car our customers have been waiting for, a great looker, and we are confident that this trendy development in the very exciting Abarth story will be welcomed both by old and new customers,” says a proud spokesman. And he is absolutely spot on with his forecast on this stunning performer’s promise.It is a winner. It most certainly was for the usually cynical and suspicious me…
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SundaySERVICES AT ST ANDREW’S CHURCH
APRIL 2017
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PALM SUNDAY
8.00am Holy Communion 10.00am Parish Communion 6.00pm SAY it’s Sunday
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9.00am Morning Prayer
WEDS 5TH APRIL
10.30am Holy Communion during Lent at St Mary’s 7.00pm 14+ Youth Club
FRI 7TH APRIL
10.30am Holy Communion 12noon Luncheon Club 8.00am 10.00am 12.15pm 6.00pm
MON 10TH APRIL
8.00pm Stations of Cross Service
TUES 11TH APRIL
9.00am Morning Prayer 10-12noon Easter Holiday Club 7.00pm Spiritual Cinema (Church)
WEDS 12TH APRIL
10.30am Holy Communion during Lent at St Mary’s 10-12noon Easter Holiday Club 8.00pm Reflective Worship
THURS 13TH APRIL
SUN 9TH APRIL
Holy Communion Parish Communion Holy Baptism SAY it’s Sunday
MAUNDY THURSDAY
10-12noon Easter Holiday Cub 8.00pm Holy Communion with washing the feet
FRI 14TH APRIL GOOD FRIDAY
12noon 3 Hr Devotional Service 7.30pm Devotional Performance
SUN 23RD APRIL
8.00am Holy Communion 10.00am Family Service 6.00pm SAY It’s Sunday
SAT 15TH APRIL
TUES 25TH APRIL
EASTER SUNDAY
WEDS 26TH APRIL
2.30pm Easter High Tea (Church Gate House) 9.00am Morning Prayers 8.00pm APCM (Church Gate House) SUN 16TH APRIL 6.00am 8.00am 7-9am 10am 9.00am 10.30am 2.00pm 7.00pm
Alive@6 Easter Dawn 9.00am Morning Prayer Holy Communion 10.30am Baby Talk Easter Breakfast (Church Gate House) 7.00pm 14+ Youth Club Parish Communion TH
WEDS 19TH APRIL Morning Prayer Baby Talk Holy Matrimony 14+ Youth Club
THURS 27 MAR
2.00pm Mothers’ Union (at St Mary’s) 3.45pm Messy Church (URC)
FRI 28TH MAR
10.30am Holy Communion
FRI 21ST APRIL
10.30am Holy Communion
SAT 29TH MAR
1.00pm Holy Matrimony
CHURCH GATE HOUSE, A LOVELY HALL SET IN A BEAUTIFUL GARDEN BY THE RIVER MOLE, IS AVAILABLE TO HIRE CONTACT THE PARISH OFFICE (01932 867883 or parishoffice@standrewscobham.org.uk) FOR MORE DETAILS
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Embridge Local Plan and the Green Belt Over the coming months, Elmbridge Borough Council will be looking at what should go into a new Local Plan. That new plan will govern development in our area until 2035 and would have to be approved by the Planning Inspectorate. making Cobham healthier, happier and more resilient There has been some argument over whether, in this process, all our Green Belt land should be saved and also over the prospect of increased urbanisation. Reaching the right balance must have us thinking carefully about what will achieve a sustainable quality of life. Transition Cobham consider that green spaces are an essential part of that, whether displaying landscape value, as havens for wildlife or for other recreational use. The likely effect of development on air and other forms of pollution must also feature in all that is considered. We should look at radical alternative solutions in design, such as co-housing, to solve properly assessed The path alongside Knowle Hill Park, Stoke D’Abernon housing needs. If you’d like to join us, please visit www.transitioncobham.org.uk for more information. search for Transition Cobham
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advertisersINDEX
Able Roofing...........................................................47
Lodge Brothers Funeral Directors............................35
AL Services..............................................................34
MacDonald & Sons Fencing...................................26
Andy’s Garden Services............................................18
Meejana Lebanese Restaurant..................................31
Astek Dental...........................................................33
MPS Garden & Est Machinery Ltd.........................55
Baloolah Hair Station................................................7
N Ricks Decorating ................................................36
Bob Mitchell Design ..............................................10
Orchard Cottage Dental..........................................19
Bocketts Farm.........................................................39
Oscars Grooming ...................................................43
Bonnie Dogs...........................................................26
Out on a Limb........................................................45
Bookham Physiotherapy..........................................36
Princess Alice Hospice.............................................38
Boyalls Ironmongery & Doors................................22
Pullen Plumbing Services..........................................7
Brightercare...............................................................6
Roofs of Esher.........................................................36
BRIX Property...................................................28/29 Roots & Shoots.......................................................56 Bruce’s Doggy Day Care.....................................10/11 Saint Andrews Primary School................................25 Casseldens Shoes.....................................................48
Silver Arrows...........................................................23
Claremont Fan Court School....................................3
Steve’s Landscapes...................................................34
Cleanability.............................................................48
Stonelab..................................................................25
Clocktower Financial Services...................................2
Surrey County Council...........................................11
Cobham Beauty & Laser.........................................45
Sykes & Sykes Decorating.......................................10
Computer Fix..........................................................46
Tec Res Computer Solutions...................................41
CT Cars..................................................................27
The Cobham Book Shop.........................................44
DB Garden Services................................................55
The Grange.................................................. 12/13/49
Downs Solicitors LLP................................................4
The Leatherhead Theatre.........................................14
DPB Pristine Oven Cleaning...................................38
The Medicine Garden.........................................20/21
Dream Doors..........................................................40
The Potting Shed.....................................................38
Eldercare.................................................................15
The Prestigue Flooring Co......................................17
Elite Tree Care.........................................................47
The Vineries ..........................................................8/9
Englishman’s Castle.................................................37
Willow Landscapes..................................................23
F& S Plumbing and Heating Svs.............................37
Zigger Web Design..................................................52
Falcon Services........................................................43 Foot Care – Michelle Davis.....................................39 Hollyhedge Dental .................................................31
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M.P.S
Garden & Estate Machinery Established 1952
• Large selection of new and second hand machines • Part exchange service offered • Comprehensive hire fleet • Manufacturer trained mechanics • Servicing on garden tractors, cylinders and rotary mowers, 2-stroke machinery and shear/secateurs sharpening. • Collection and delivery service • Large spares department Tel: 01372 453411 Email: enquiries@mpsgardenmachinery.co.uk
www.mpsgardenmachinery.co.uk
D.B
Garden Services
Established 1985
Call us for your complete garden service and receive a free no obligation quote.
t: 01372 453333
Qualified Tree Surgeons We are fully insured
enquiries@dbgardenservices.co.uk www.dbgardenservices.co.uk All aspects of Fencing · Tree surgery · Stump Grinding Hedgecutting · Hard and Soft Landscaping · Garden Tidy Up Regular Garden Maintenance · Grasscutting · Hardwood Logs and Woodchip supplied
Roots & shoots
tree surgery and Landscaping Contractors Tel: 01483 503361 Mobile: 07768 456828 Email: shaun@rootsandshootstreesurgery.co.uk Website: www.rootsandshootstreesurgery.co.uk
Based in Merrow and established in 1992, Roots & Shoots is a family-run tree care company which offers a professional and comprehensive arboricultural and landscaping service. We take great pride in our reputation and we offer all our clients a professional, courteous, and personal service. All our tree work is done to British Standards 3998 and is carried out to the highest standards by qualified staff.
We aim to ensure the conservation of trees through proper pruning practices. By embracing the latest research and modern techniques we provide the very best care for your trees, and with this in mind, we are happy to provide free advice and estimates. QualifiEd and insurEd 24hr EMErgEncy sErvicE frEE QuoTaTions