LookLocal May 2018
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CHERRY TREES WHAT’S COOKING? STEEL SCULPTURES OXSHOTT VILLAGE DAY GARDENING MATTERS WHAT’S ON See what’s on in and around Cobham in May. COBHAM BOOKSHOP REVIEW HAMPTON FLOWER SHOW COMPUTER TIPS OATLANDS VILLAGE FAIR MUSIC MATTERS AUDI CAR REVIEW CROSSWORD PUZZLE SUDOKU & DIGI-SEARCH ELMBRIDGE VOLUNTEERS USEFUL NUMBERS PUZZLE SOLUTIONS ADVERTISERS’ INDEX
From the EDITOR
Welcome to our May magazine! I hope you all enjoyed a lovely Easter break, although that seems like a while ago now, but at least we have two more Bank Holidays to look forward to this month. Let’s hope they are warm and sunny. As always, a busy, busy issue for you this month… Firstly, I’d like to say how lovely the new Avenue of Remembrance cherry trees look now that the work is virtually completed, don’t you agree? We are delighted to share coverage of this project from the past months, from start to finish. I’m looking forward to seeing the blossom soon (maybe by the time you read this, it will be out !). This restorative work will bring pleasure to so many for years to come, and of course, it is a wonderful mark of respect for the men and women it commemorates. We have another feature about a very talented sculptor who will be exhibiting his work at the Hampton Court Flower Show this year. Also, on another page, a competition to WIN tickets to the very same show! This is a really lovely day out, so why not give it a go? You know what they say... ‘ you’ve got to be in it to win it ‘ ! Who likes ducks? Please take a look at our little feature on page 38. We bring you a definitive guide to feeding fowl! We are so lucky to have the beautiful riverside area in Cobham, where there are often a selection of our feathered friends awaiting treats from their human admirers. Let’s keep it that way by helping to keep them healthy. Included are some great suggestions from the RSPB. It really is the season for fairs and fêtes. We have a fair few listed this month, so please do take note of the dates if you fancy attending. The sense of community is great locally and these events typify what living here is all about. Friendly family fun. Enjoy. Wishing you all a great month. Until next time,
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A community initiative to restore the Avenue of Remembrance cherry trees in Cobham was launched by Elmbridge Borough Council and local organisations in September 2017. The Avenue of Remembrance with its 44 trees was originally dedicated on 24th April 1946 by Cobham Village WI in association with St Andrew’s Church to commemorate those local servicemen and women who lost their lives in WW2. Each tree represented one casualty and originally each had an individual plaque. Following the loss of these plaques over time, a new memorial stone, listing the names of the fallen, was erected in conjunction with Cobham’s Evening WI, Royal British Legion Cobham
branch and St Andrew’s Church, Cobham. It was dedicated on 26th April 2009. Since then, some of the trees had become diseased, and following the public consultation mentioned above, work to replace the original trees (and a few earlier replacements that had not thrived) began in January this year. All trees were removed, the ground was prepared for planting and the new trees were planted in February. The ceremony to re-dedicate the Cobham Avenue of Remembrance was scheduled for April in time for those attending to see the trees coming into blossom. This took place in Tilt Road, Cobham on an overcast and damp spring day on Sunday April 8th. Unfortunately, due to the cold spring this year, the blossom was not
visible on the day, but it will soon show itself for all to enjoy. What a fitting memorial and beautiful space this area will be for residents and visitors alike to enjoy for years to come. This project is a fantastic testament to the dedication and commitment of local organisations to look after and nurture their environment, in partnership with the Borough Council. The organisations involved in this initiative are Cobham Cedar Club Women’s Institute, Royal British Legion Cobham Branch, Cobham Conservation and Heritage Trust, Cobham and Downside Residents’ Association, Stoke d’Abernon Residents’ Association and St Andrew’s Church
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of Waterford, home of Hasbro’s Monopoly factory, to construct a huge corner of a Monopoly board, complete with rolling dice and a five metre long battleship. The natural world has become an important influence, culminating in recent works for the landscape and the garden.They draw on the exquisite patterns of nature, the balance of symmetry and asymmetry, chaos and order. Like many of his sculptures, ‘Flora’ holds contradictions. It seems to capture a fleeting moment between beauty and decay, yet is built of solid steel. On the other hand, just as ‘falling leaves return to the root’, the steel itself,
left untreated, would rust and return to the earth. To hold back decay, the sculptures are protected from air and water with a layer of zinc. Unlike steel, once the zinc is exposed to air and moisture outdoors, only the outer layer is given up and it forms a delicate, chalky grey patina. Examples of Paul’s work can be seen locally, a horse opposite Sandown Racecourse, and Flora at the Hannah Peschar Garden in Ockley, rather beautifully suspended from one of their lovely old trees. Throughout this series for the landscape and garden, Paul has found himself returning to the four elements.
Pieces like Flora and the Leaf Sphere with their open floating look have a natural connection with air. Another in the series, ‘Fallen Leaf ’, relates to the earth, a leaf skeleton, edges exquisitely frayed, returning to the soil. His most recent piece, a fire basket, is a latticework cradle of vegetal shapes. Once alight, these shapes come to life as silhouettes against flames inside. So it is perhaps no surprise that Paul is currently developing a water feature, working with the play of light on water trickling over stainless steel leaves which will be seen for the first time ever at RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show 3rd July – 8th July 2018
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Make sure you can indeed start it before you buy one. It’s no fun standing outside for hours on end, pulling the cord upwards but with zippety doodah happening. Hover lawnmowers. As the name suggests, this type of mower hovers just above the grass. These are rotary mowers which float on a cushion of air; they can be extremely lightweight to push and their easy manoeuvrability makes them ideal if your garden has curved edges, borders or flower beds. However, they may not be terribly robust if your garden has a lot of rough or bumpy areas. Cordless lawnmowers can be petrol-powered or batterypowered mowers and they are growing in popularity, due to the performance improvements and lower costs of lithium ion batteries. Petrol mowers offer the power and range benefits of an engine, and, with the additional power available, they can also be self-propelled which makes it much easier to push them on large lawns. Electric mowers are extremely efficient, especially the larger models, but there’s always the hazard of the power cord, and so a circuit breaker is an advisable extra purchase, so that when (note ‘when’ and not ‘if ’) you mow over the cord, you are not fried to a crisp in your own garden. Final thought: a rotary or hover mower will do the job in most gardens. Adjust the frequency and height of cut with the seasons, but resist the temptation to cut too close. Have fun!
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Friday 4th
Painshill Historic Tour, 11:00am - 12:30pm, please check-in at the Visitor Centre by 10:45am. The tour will leave at 11:00am from the Visitor Centre. Portsmouth Rd, Cobham KT11 1JE. For more info, contact 01932 868113, www.painshill.co.uk
Sat 5th-7th MAY 2018
OXSHOTT VILLAGE SIGN : Come to a free exhibition at the Oxshott Village Centre, KT22 0QJ, to see the shortlisted designs for a traditional village sign for Oxshott. Enjoy browsing the incredible range of creativity on display, including submissions from the Oxshott Arts & Crafts Society & Royal Kent and Danes Hill schools. From noon - 5pm on Saturday, & 10am - 5pm on the Sunday & Bank Holiday Monday.
Saturday 12th
Cobham Bowling Club welcomes new members, young and old, to their OPEN DAY from 10am to 4pm. Spacious Clubhouse with excellent facilities. Non-players welcome, just bring flat shoes, everything else will be provided. Lushington Drive, Cobham. KT11 2AY. (next to tennis courts)
Thursday 17th
The Cobham Clinic is hosting a charity day in support of The Children’s Trust (Tadworth) 9am - 7pm. 30 min treatments for just £25; there will also be a raffle with some great prizes. You can choose from the following treatments: 3 min massage, acupuncture, osteopathy treatment, face massage, CACI eye or jowl lift, Environ facial, reflexology (T&Cs – only one treatment pp. Cash only, as we will give it straight to the charity). To book your space, call 01932 860 190, book early to avoid missing out.
Saturday 19th
Dorking Concertgoers present Yehudi Menuhin School Orchestra at Dorking Halls, 7.30pm. Conductor Oscar Colomina i Bosch. Vivaldi - Double Cello Concerto. Herbert Howells - Elegy for Viola. Vaughan Williams - Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis. Schubert - String Quartet ‘Death & the Maiden’, arranged for string orchestra. Tickets £14 - £26; students half price; accompanied u18s free, from 01306 740619 or online at www.dorkinghalls.co.uk
SAVE THE DATE FOR JUNE Sunday 17th JUNE 2018
Bookham Open Gardens, 10.00am - 5.00pm. Tickets on sale from May 19th: £5.00 from the Old Barn Hall KT23 3PQ (Mon, Weds, Fri 9.30am-12.30pm), The Vineries (event sponsors) & other local outlets, £6.00 on the day. You can also buy them at the first garden you visit. Assistance dogs only. For more information, visit www. bookhamopengardens.co.uk or contact Tina Hutton on 01372 457598
If there’s an event in June that you’d like mentioned, please contact Ros (details on p.3) before Friday 11th May 2018. All entries appear on a first come, first served basis. Details of the above events are correct at time of print.
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MAY Book Reviews ‘‘The Lie of the Land’ by Amanda Craig (paperback £8.99) Lottie and Quentin’s marriage is on the rocks and so are their livelihoods. Lottie decides they should rent out their lovely London home and decamp to Devon for a financial regroup. Their children – Lottie’s mixed race son Xan from a youthful brief encounter and two young daughters from the marriage – are not happy. Quentin is appalled at the move but, as the guilty party, he has lost his moral authority. Living in an unheated ramshackle house in the West Country comes as a shock to them all – the fact that it was the site of a gruesome murder doesn’t help. An enjoyable undemanding read that also raises some interesting aspects of human behaviour and how events force us to evolve.
‘The Smiling Man’ by Joseph Knox (hardback £12.99) Aidan Waits is a detective condemned to the night shift with a partner he detests – the feeling is mutual. Disgrace and scandal have halted his career. He hangs onto his job by his fingertips, while his partner Sutty glories in the misery of the poor souls they encounter in the dark hours and dark places of the restless city (Manchester). Joseph Knox introduced Waits in his first novel ‘Sirens’ (available in paperback, 8.99) but this one is even better. A clever, original and engrossing read.
‘Don’t Skip Out on Me’ by Willy Vlautin (hardback £14.99) Horace Hopper, a 21 year old ranch hand born half Native American and half Irish, is desperately trying to escape his own stifling sense of failure. He works on a ranch owned by Mr and Mr Reese who love and trust him, but Horace needs to prove himself worthy of their trust and becomes Hector Hidalgo, a Mexican championship boxer. Only Hector is not Mexican, can’t speak Spanish and hates Mexican food. His loneliness cripples him and serves only to accentuate his feelings of unworthiness. This is a brutal yet surprisingly tender story which is one of Willy Vlautin’s best.
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TO FEED OR NOT TO FEED WILD DUCKS
We were contacted recently by a local resident after he had seen people feeding the ducks at a local pond. He had read an article in the paper about the dangers of feeding the wrong things to ducks and our other feathered friends. Feeding ducks, geese, swans and other waterfowl is a topic of great debate among birders, conservationists and city officials. So we looked to the RSPB for some sound advice. It may come as a surprise that ducks like tinned, frozen and fresh corn, as well as flapjacks, rolled oats and even instant porridge. According to the RSPB, these are six things that people should feed to ducks.: 1. Corn 2. Lettuce 3. Peas 4. Oats 5. Rice 6. Seeds RSPB spokesman Harry Bellew said: “Feeding the ducks on the park pond – or geese and swans on rivers – is often the first experience children have with wildlife and is a family favourite activity. But it is important that we’re feeding ducks the right kind of food to help keep them happy and healthy, whilst ensuring our waterways are kept in a good condition. Try to vary what you give them and swap it for healthier more natural treats, such as oats, corn or defrosted frozen peas.” Six things you should NEVER feed ducks: 1. Bread
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2. Chips 3. Crackers 4. Cereal 5. Sweets 6. Mouldy food Bread, chips, crackers, cereal and sweets have little nutritional value, while mouldy food can be very harmful to ducks’ health. Mr Bellew said: “There is a risk that ducks and other waterfowl will get an illness called angel wing, caused by not getting the right nutrients in their diet. It causes a deformity in birds’ wings that can hamper the way they fly or even stop them flying altogether, which could obviously be fatal. Uneaten, rotting food left by ducks can trigger noxious odours and fuel algae that can eventually eradicate fish from the area, as well as attracting rats, mice and insects. Mouldy bread can also cause aspergillosis, a fatal lung infection that can wipe out waterfowl in flocks.” The RSPB warns that ducks may fill up on tasty white bread which has no real nutritional value, instead of eating more healthy types of food. “It’s a bit like if we eat too much bread or similar food: we feel fine to start with but soon we feel bloated and sluggish. That can be detrimental for birds, as they will fill up on that, rather than on other more nutritional foods.” Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We have certainly learnt something from this and hope we can all enjoy feeding the birds more safely in future.
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RHS HAMPTON COURT PALACE
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From 2nd to 8th July, The Royal Horticultural Society’s (RHS) largest flower festival will return to the grounds of Hampton Court Palace. RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show will be celebrating iconic figures of the horticultural world, welcoming influential Dutch designer/nurseryman Piet Oudolf. Visitors will be able to immerse themselves in a purple meadow of Verbena bonariensis. Thousands of these delicate flowers will create a dazzling display of lilac, lavender and violet shades sweeping along the Long Water, so that visitors can wander through and enjoy this elegant summer flower. The show will explore the evolution of plants on earth. ‘Evolve: Through the Roots of Time’ will guide visitors through barren landscapes prior to the Cambrian era over 500 million years ago, to the lush tropical jungles of the Jurassic period and into the present day, where visitors will walk through a meadow of flowering plants which first appeared during the Cretaceous time. Floral
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Marquee highlights will see 85 specialist nurseries, including eight National Plant Collection holders from Plant Heritage. Gemma Lake, RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show Manager says: “We are delighted to reveal our exciting new line-up to the Show. We want to make sure that our visitors feel inspired, whether they’re keen gardeners or just want to know where to start! With a festival feel, it is a great summer’s day out.
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This guide about backing up our computers was written by Les Beer from Tecres in Leatherhead which has been providing computer solutions since 1989. On 25th May 2018, every business in the UK (and Europe) will have to comply with the new GDPR legislation. That is every business, there is no hiding place. Not knowing is not an excuse. If you as a business hold personal information about another person, you must comply with GDRP, failure to do so could result in a fine of up to 3% of global turnover or up to 20 million Euros. GDPR legislation replaced our aged Data Protection Act of 1998 and 1995, so this really brings us up to date and offers protection for the future. It is easy to think GDPR doesn’t affect you because you are a window cleaner or a taxi driver, but this may not be the case. In short, if you keep any data which could identify a person, you will need to comply to GDPR. This could be a payroll record or an enquiring potential customer. If you use a mailing list of prospects or customers, in order to comply with GDPR, you have to seek positive confirmation from the person whose information you hold, stating that they have granted you permission to have their email address for the intended use, such as the sending of product updates. You are expected to protect the data people have provided you with. If your computer uses an out-ofdate operating system which no longer has any security updates available, such as Windows XP which retired in 2014, you are in breach of GDPR, since you will have failed to take reasonable care of the data. Or if you do not have any regularly updated internet security, you
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are in breach, since you will not have taken sufficient care of users’ data. If you are aware that your company has fallen victim to a data breach, you must inform the owners of the data within 72 hours of the breach. As a consumer, you have the right to ask any Europeanbased company holding your data to reveal what information they hold about you, and they must respond to this request within a month. Also, you can request to have your data amended or deleted, and they must comply within a month. This is far from a complete breakdown of what GDPR means, but if you have any presence in the digital world, this is something you need to know more about. To help, we have detailed below the dates of when some popular operation systems are due to stop support:
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Last month, a story hit the national headlines, regarding the right to defend oneself and one’s home, should an armed burglar break in. On this particular occasion, the home belonged to two pensioners who were asleep in their bed. What followed led to a pretty horrific outcome and must have been terrifying for the elderly couple. It resulted in the arrest of the home owner/ elderly male pensioner who was held by the police on suspicion of murder. Obviously, this is a very controversial area of law and there are very differing views on how the homeowner should be regarded
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in law, given this situation. I believe on this occasion, the homeowner has been told by police that he will not be charged with any offence. Now, I do not profess to have the answers but these headlines brought to mind a very good novel I read a little while ago about just such a situation: ‘Reasonable Force’, written by local author, C T Sullivan. It’s a very good read and, given the recent incident, I thought some of you might find it interesting to see how the plot unfolds. It’s certainly a thought-provoking read! ‘Reasonable Force’ is available from Amazon for £10.99 - boasting a five star rating on the site *****
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COME SPRING I gaze outside on biting wind At figures sparring with the rain A Lowry painting through my pane And hunger for the change within Life, impatient, waits to bring Its colours to an empty frame Recalling how the birds will sing Their tunes in vast blue skies again Timid bud in blind cocoon Soon to fill the naked bough With tender leaf and regal bloom Trusting all with nature’s gown Hungry mouths in muted gloom Scavenge over frozen ground Preying for the smell and sound Of Spring to play her welcome tune C T Sullivan
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SATURDAY 12TH MAY 2018 | 12.30PM - 4.30PM OATLANDS RECREATION GROUND, OATLANDS DRIVE, WEYBRIDGE The Oatlands Village Fayre will take place on Saturday 12th May 2018, 12.30 to 4.30 pm, at Oatlands Recreation Ground, Oatlands Drive, Weybridge. This hugely popular event raises funds for the Guides, Scouts and other local charities, and is a great day out for families and people of all ages. The Fayre opens at 12.30 with the Oatlands Pipe Band. There’s a whole host of fun activities, ranging from events in the main arena to refreshment tents, tombola, Punch and Judy and many other stalls. This year, the main arena event will be the Galloping Acrobatics act, a remarkable display of gymnastic, acrobatic and equestrian skill. There will be many exciting stalls around the arena that enable you to find out about local organisations, buy tickets for the tombola or other prize-winning events. There is even an opportunity to smash plates! This year, we are honoured to welcome the Mayor of Elmbridge, Rachael Lake, to the event, who has kindly agreed to award the prize for the Beavers Tug of War competition. We always have a great selection of cakes, refreshments, burgers and other foods, so don’t eat lunch before you come. Programme available for presale or at the gates, price £1.
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Match the hit song with the year it was released and put them in date order...oldest to most recent. 1) Prince Charming - Adam & the Ants 2) I just called to say I love you - Stevie Wonder 3) Eye of the Tiger - Survivor 4) Watching the Wheels - John Lennon 5) Jean Jeanie - David Bowie A) 1984 B) 1981 C) 1973 D) 1983 E) 1972 PUZZLE SOLUTIONS PAGE 61
AUDI A8
CAR REVIEW BY TED MACAULEY
A blessing of my job is the frequency of invitations for enjoyable luxury lifestyle outings and exclusive insights into experiences otherwise out of reach, reserved only as hopes and dreams beyond reality, or as the right of the privileged ranks of the rich and famous. And here I cite with the fondest of memories my good fortune to have flown in Concorde from Paris to New York; a sailing to the USA aboard the Queen Mary 2, with a night spent at the captain’s table and a glittering host of celebs; a Virgin flight first-class to Australia with a Hong Kong five-star stopover; countless private jet trips with the late pools millionaire Robert Sangster and one-to-one lunches with mega film stars Paul Newman, Gene Hackman and world F1 champ Nigel Mansell; holidays with football legends George Best and Bobby Charlton, and an extended tour with The Beatles. There are too many more to mention. I shall stop it there to take up the very latest treat, an outing in what has been rightly voted the world’s luxury car, the wow of an Audi A8, a limo of poshness personified. And deservedly so, if my comfort-zone transport to the ultra-sophisticated Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni, majestic centrepiece of quaint Bellagio on the shoreline of stunning Lake Como, one of Italy’s real treasures, is anything to go by. This is the ninth time in 14 years that Audi has been honoured with a World Car prize, and honestly, having
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savoured its style, revelled in its sumptuous legroom, sprawled in its leatherwork and appreciated its driver aids with gadgets galore, I am in 100 per cent support of its latest voted status on the globe’s luxury class list over some very worthy rivals at the New York Auto Show in March. Audi justifiably hail the A8 as their flagship saloon, as soothing an example as is possible of what a luxury model should be, and with so many driver assistance aids - 40 plus - and inbuilt safety devices and easy-to-read driver-help dials info so painstakingly assembled. And I viewed it all from the cossetted comfort of the vast back seat spread of exclusive club lounge comfort and quality, as my chauffeur made the most of the 4.0-litre engine that offered easy work on the 50-odd mile journey from Milan’s Linate Airport to the Serbelloni Hotel at the other end of a free-flowing motorway and then a twisty finale along the lakeside’s narrow lanes. It is a glider of a clever car with aplomb, grace, style and value for money, and it gave me and Trophy Wife an arrival presence at the Serbelloni that was noticed and commented upon favourably by an American couple as they strolled off to their Rolls Royce.... Specification: Audi V8. 3.0TFSI 335bhp Quattro. Fuel : Petrol. Speed 155mph. 0-62 mph in 5.6 seconds. MPG 37.7. Warranty: three years/60,000 miles. Price £71,000
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Clue: 11 Across
Clue: 6 Down
Across 1. Large oval fruit (5) 3. Units of time (7) 7. Fished commercially (7) 9. Several music tracks issued together (5) 10. Irritated (5) 11. Birds of prey (6) 13. A business that serves other businesses (6) 15. Published (6) 18. Save from loss or danger (6) 20. Having three dimensions (5) 22. The relative magnitudes of two quantities (5) 23. Passage selected from a larger work (7) 24. School for special training (7)
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25. Flowed back (5)
Down 1. Based on traditional stories (8) 2. Lubricated (5) 3. Happening without warning (6) 4. Alterations (7) 5. Stately (5) 6. Japanese form of wrestling (4) 8. Leg joint (5) 12. Enlightened (8) 14. Violent windstorm (7) 16. An earth pigment (5) 17. Cure (6) 19. Additional (5) 20. Periodic repeated series of events (5) 21. Elaborate song for solo voice (4)
Clue: 14 Down
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BOOKHAM
OPEN GARDENS SUNDAY 17TH JUNE 2018
Do come and join in this annual event, where over 700 people enjoy going round the village, meeting friends and neighbours along the way. In this our 13th year, we are featuring at least 10 varied and attractive private gardens, 9 of which you won’t have seen last year. In addition, Gracewell Care Home will open their gardens for the first time and we welcome back Manor House School, The Grange Centre with its Victorian walled garden and Little Bookham Allotments. The gardens come in all shapes and sizes, from the formal to more laid-back planting, maybe with some quirky features, and of course, fruit and vegetables in abundance at the Grange and the Allotments. This year’s Village Day theme – ‘Birds, Bees, Bugs and Butterflies’ – is applicable to us too, for all our gardens are a haven for them. Some of our gardeners go further and choose their planting specifically to be ‘perfect for pollinators’ and also to provide seed heads and berries for the birds. In addition, you will see ponds and habitats designed to attract wildlife and provide them with shelter. Find out more about individual gardens in the programme which will be available at our ticket outlets or can be downloaded from mid-May from our website at www.bookhamopengardens.co.uk Open Gardens Day raises money for the upkeep of
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10.00AM-5.00PM
our historic Old Barn Hall, where delicious homebaked cakes, rolls and drinks will be served throughout the day. In addition, you can visit our plant stall, the Bookham Country Market stall and buy tickets for our raffl, with lots of great prizes kindly donated by local firms, people and organisations. Tickets: £5 in advance from 19th May at outlets below, £6 on the day (children under 16 free). Wheelchair users £3, carers free. Includes admission to all gardens and a free minibus service along the route. Regret no dogs, other than assistance dogs. • The Vineries Garden Centre, Lower Rd, Effingham (event sponsor) • Wishing Well, 7 High Street • Bungalow Stores, Beckley Parade, Leatherhead Rd • Bartons Bookshop, 2 Bridge St, Leatherhead • Old Barn Hall office, Church Rd, KT23 3PQ. Tel: 01372 456307 (open Mon, Wed, Fri 9:30 - noon) • Village Day, Sat 16th June, at the Old Barn Hall For more information, look for ‘Bookham Open Gardens’ on Facebook, or contact Tina Hutton on 01372 457598 / Email: tina.hutton@btinternet.com BOOKHAM COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Registered Charity No. 1148881
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BEETHOVEN Symphony STRAVINSKY
No.9
Symphony of Psalms
The Brandenburg Sinfonia Conductor: Jeremy Backhouse
Vivace Tickets £16, £24 and £28 Tourist information: 01483 444333 Book online: visitguildford.com or vivacechorus.org Registered Charity No. 1026337
Saturday 19th May 2018 7.30 pm
Guildford Cathedral
SPRING CRAFT FAIR
RETURNS TO Spring Craft Fair at RHS Garden Wisley ©RHS. Credit Line RHS / Georgi Mabee
RHS GARDEN WISLEY
The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Garden Wisley will host a spring shopping extravaganza with the return of the Spring Craft Fair from 3-7 May 2018. Within the beautiful surroundings of the garden, the annual contemporary Craft Fair will see 200 of the UK’s finest designer-makers showcase their quality wares. Visitors will be able to browse and buy from a wide selection of unique crafts, including art, furniture, textiles, jewellery, ceramics, glassware, fashion and sculpture. For the first time, alongside the 200 exhibiting artisans, the Spring Craft Fair will feature 30 demonstrating artists, with visitors able to view skilled craftspeople at work as they create handmade items. The Fair will also have a Food Village, offering visitors the chance to try and buy tasty products, such as cheese and chocolate. Additionally, shoppers will be treated to live music as they stroll around the Fair and take in the
seasonal horticultural highlights in the garden. Belinda Betts, Head of Site at RHS Garden Wisley, said: “The Spring Craft Fair is one of the most popular events at Wisley. It provides our visitors with the chance to select from a unique collection of products that have been made by some of the finest craftspeople in the UK - all in one place! Exciting new additions for 2018 include the Food Village and the demonstrating area for artists, providing the opportunity for visitors to see just how these unique items are created.” The Spring Craft Fair at RHS Garden Wisley coincides with National Gardening Week (30 April-6 May 2018) where visitors to the garden will be able to listen to informative talks in the Wisley Plant Centre. Entry into the Spring Craft Fair is free to RHS Members. Normal garden admission applies to nonmembers. For further information, visit www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/wisley
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SUPPORTING
CLIENTS IN RECOVERY
FROM MENTAL ILL HEALTH
AMIGO matches trained volunteers with people who require support to move forward on their journey of recovery from mental ill-health whilst becoming independent from mental health services. Volunteers will assist them in making connections with local community activities and help them to boost their confidence and motivation to reintegrate themselves within the community. The service is available across Runnymede, Spelthorne, Surrey Heath, West Elmbridge and Woking. The project is funded by Catalyst’s Welcome Project and is being delivered by Voluntary Support North Surrey who promote voluntary and community work by supporting local charities. To find out more, contact Lynnette or Laura at buddy@voluntarysupport.org.uk or 01276 707565
Sudoku MAY 2018 ISSUE
Each row, column & 3x3 box must contain the numbers 1 to 9 just once. This can be done by applying logic - you don’t have to guess!
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Digi-Search MAY 2018 ISSUE
9 3 6 8 1 8 2 1 9 7 8 5 1 3
8 9 6 4 0 3 2 1 3 5 8 5 8 9
4 2 0 3 3 3 9 4 7 8 9 7 3 0
0 8 9 9 8 9 3 2 9 4 0 8 7 7
3 0 3 2 7 4 0 9 4 4 3 4 4 4
7 4 3 8 5 7 4 3 7 9 3 0 9 8
7 7 4 3 5 5 7 8 5 3 7 2 5 8
2 2 6 7 9 8 5 5 8 0 4 9 8 5
9 8 9 4 6 0 8 5 3 2 8 3 6 7
4 3 1 0 8 2 6 7 3 8 2 7 7 6
8 7 0 5 3 3 6 6 2 8 9 5 7 2
9 3 9 6 0 4 9 9 1 3 5 8 3 3
Find the hidden numbers - horizontal or vertical 09334, 10826, 18374, 27409, 29375, 37405, 37930, 39280, 39604, 40321, 47897, 55769, 60853, 77435, 90337, 94758,
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This is an incredible opportunity for someone to lead and inspire children in a supportive, well-established local Scout Group with a good reputation and community links. Looking for an enthusiastic and self–starting Cub Scout Leader.
Interested in making a difference to children in Elmbridge?
A parent-led pre-school is looking for a trustee who is interested in helping to develop the pre-school. Duties include support with the preparation of reports and accounts.
Help walk retired greyhounds
A charity for retired greyhounds needs regular dog walkers. Variable commitments 365 days a year between 11am - 2pm. Looking for animal lovers who can give much-needed contact, exercise and affection.
Volunteer from home
Are you friendly, approachable and organised? The role involves answering the telephone and organising transportation requests. A really flexible role, commitment is once a fortnight/month.
Could you support people with learning difficulties?
A community centre is looking for enthusiastic & patient volunteers to join in and support the running of activities for people with learning difficulties. Activities include arts and crafts, singing and preparing healthy snacks with the group. Each session is 2-3 hours, Monday - Friday.
INTERESTED IN ANY OF THOSE ROLES?
For more info on these roles & many other volunteering opportunities, contact Voluntary Action Elmbridge,
please call: 01372 463 587 visit: www.vae.org.uk or email: contact@vae.org.uk
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Tuesday 1st MAY 9am - Morning Prayer Wednesday 2nd MAY 9am - Morning Prayer 10.30am - Baby Talk 7pm - 14+ Youth Club Friday 4th MAY 10:30 - Holy Communion Saturday 5th MAY 1.00pm - Wedding Sunday 6th MAY 6th Sunday of Easter 8am - Holy Communion 10am - Family Service 6pm - SAY IT’s Sunday Tuesday 8th MAY 9am - Morning Prayer Wednesday 9th MAY 9am - Morning Prayer 10.30 - Baby Talk 7pm - 14+ Youth Club Thursday 10th MAY 2.30 - T4U AfternoonTea Friday 11th MAY 10:30 - Holy Communion 12noon - Lunch Club
Saturday 12th MAY am - Courtyard clear-up Sunday 13th MAY 7th Sunday of Easter 8am - Holy Communion 10am - Parish Communion 12.15pm - Holy Baptism 6pm - SAY IT’s Sunday Monday 14th MAY 8pm - Vacancy Prayer Tuesday 15th MAY 9am - Morning Prayer Wednesday 16th MAY 9am - Morning Prayer 10.30am - Baby Talk 7pm - 14+ Youth Club Friday 18th MAY 10.30am - Holy Communion Saturday 19th MAY 12noon - Royal Wedding Celebration Sunday 20th - Pentecost 8am - Holy Communion 10am - Parish Communion 6pm - SAY It’s Sunday
Monday 21st MAY 7pm - Spiritual Cinema Tuesday 22nd MAY 9am - Morning Prayers Wednesday 23rd MAY 9am - Morning Prayer 10.30am - Baby Talk 7pm - 14+ Youth Club Thursday 24th MAY 12pm & 3pm - Wedding 3.45pm - Messy Church Friday 25th MAY 10.30 - Holy Communion Sunday 27th - Trinity 8am - Holy Communion 10am - Parish Communion 12.15pm - Holy Baptism 6pm - SAY It’s Sunday Tuesday 29th MAY 9.00am Morning Prayer Wednesday 30th MAY 9am - Morning Prayer 10.30am - Baby Talk 7pm - 14+ Youth Club Thursday 31st MAY 2.00pm Mothers’ Union
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Useful Numbers COBHAM
POLICE TRAVEL 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 Feltonfleet School........................ 01932 862264 Cobham Village Hall.................. 01932 867870 Notre Dame School.................... 01932 869991 United Reformed ....................... 01932 864769 Parkside School........................... 01932 862749 Downside Village Hall................ 01932 865414 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 John Ball & Associates................ 01932 868786 Henderson Keywood & Ptners.....01932 864671 Cobham Veterinary Centre......... 01932 868786 Cobham Park Veterinary Clinic....01932 590022 Beech House Veterinary Centre.....01932 868688
St Peter’s A&E............................ 01932 872000 Royal Surrey Hospital................. 01483 464002 Non-emergency NHS Help..............................111 St John Ambulance ........................... 07900 910292
CHURCHES Cobham Methodist Church........ 01932 Cobham Presbyterian Church..... 01932 CHEMISTS Lloyds Pharmacy......................... 01932 862113 Sacred Heart Catholic Church.... 01932 Rowlands Pharmacy (Med Cent)......01932 862965 St Andrew’s Church (C of E) ..... 01932 Sainsbury Pharmacy.................... 01932 866488 United Reformed Church........... 01932
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Spring has arrived at the Garden. One greenhouse is full of tiny seedlings waiting to be pricked out to grow on, tomato plants are unfurling their leaves and the potatoes, onions and garlic are in and growing. Now we’re on to sowing outdoors and moving more tender plants out of
From this … to this in a few weeks
the greenhouses to make way for the lovely summer hot house crops. This time of year is always so full of promise of the warm sunny days and delicious produce straight from the plants. We’ve entered the Garden into the ‘Britain in Bloom’ competition this year, so why not help us get ready and join in the growing & eating. We’re open for our usual sessions of 10-12 and 2-4 each Thursday and Saturday.
More info on the Community Garden is available by phoning 01932 863610.
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SUDOKU PAGE 56
DIGI-SEARCH PAGE 56 9 3 6 8 1 8 2 1 9 7 8 5 1 3
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David Jensen Quiz P49 Answers:
1) Jean Jeanie - David Bowie: 1973 2) Eye of the Tiger -Survivor: 1972 3) Prince Charming - Adam & the Ants: 1981 4) Watching the Wheels - John Lennon: 1983 5) I just called to say I love you - Stevie Wonder: 1984
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Advertisers’ Index MAY ISSUE - COBHAM
Able Roofing ............................................................18
International Community Church ...........................18
Amigo Healthcare ....................................................56
JML Associates .........................................................12
Andy’s Garden Services .............................................43
Lodge Brothers Funeral Directors .............................51
Avenue of Remembrance .................................... 10/11
Mailboxes etc ...........................................................19
Bob Mitchell ............................................................23
Mobile Curtain Studio .............................................19
Bonnie Dogs ............................................................31
MPS Garden & Est Machinery Ltd ..........................63
Bookham Physiotherapy ...........................................47
Music Matters ..........................................................49
Boyalls Ironmongery & Doors .................................27
Nick Ricks Decorating .............................................49
Bruce’s Doggy Day Care .............................................8
Oatlands Village Fair ................................................48
Casselden’s Shoes ......................................................34
Orchard Cottage Dental ...........................................14
Claremont Fan Court School .....................................3
Oscar’s Grooming ....................................................35
Cleanability ..............................................................47
Out on a Limb .........................................................29
Clocktower Financial Services ....................................2
Patrick Stone Pest Control ........................................18
Cobham Beauty & Laser ..........................................43
PC ResQ Ltd ...........................................................23
Cobham Book Shop Reviews ...................................36
Pullen Plumbing ......................................................35
Cobham Community Gardens .................................23
Roofs of Esher ..........................................................34
Computer Fix ...........................................................40
Roots & Shoots ........................................................64
CT Cars ...................................................................37
Sanctuary Kitchen & Bathrooms ................................7
DB Garden Services .................................................63
Sheppersons solicitors .................................................8
Downs Solicitors ......................................................17
Steve’s Landscapes ....................................................39
DPB Pristine Oven Cleaning ....................................34
Surrey Home Vet ......................................................31
Dream Doors ...........................................................57
Surrey Roofing Group ..............................................46
Elite Tree Care ..........................................................41
Sykes & Sykes ..........................................................39
Ernest Doe ...............................................................15
Tec Res ............................................................... 44/45
F& S Plumbing and Heating Services ......................40
The French Table ......................................................13
Falcon Services .........................................................29
The Prestige Floor Company ......................................9
GHI Windows ...........................................................4
The Vineries Garden Centre ............................... 32/33
Hampton Court Flower Show ..................................42
Trestle ......................................................................58
Harbord Solicitors ......................................................6
Willow Landscapes ...................................................49
Hollyhedge Dental ...................................................41 HRS Roofing ...........................................................59
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