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PENSIONS LIBERATION Pensions have changed so many times that talking about a change is not a big issue. But 18 months on from the biggest change in pensions in a generation, it’s worth reviewing. In April 2015, the idea that your pension fund had to provide an income for life was abruptly ended. George Osborne’s 2015 budget changes allows pensioners to manage their retirement income by drawing from their pension funds on a flexible basis. So, people who have demonstrated prudence by accumulating a pension fund [by saving some income rather than spending it all] are now allowed to decide how much to withdraw from their pension once they reach 55. A tidal wave of comment from worried observers suggested society would collapse, as feckless pensioners launched their retirement in a cloud of Ferrari exhaust fumes and lived the rest of their lives in miserable penury. But evidence from Australia, which has had flexibility in its pension system for some time, suggests only 4% of pensioners withdraw their pensions in the short term. Apparently, most use their funds to meet their long term retirement financial needs. So how’s it been for us in the UK? Well, my first enquiry to make a complete withdrawal came even before the rules changed in April 2015 . It was from a relatively wealthy professional who had forgotten he had £65,000 in a pension fund and wanted
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to reinvest it into his business – and was happy to pay the £20,000 odd tax to do so. But all of my other discussions about the options got as far as having to pay a large tax charge before the client decided taking it all in one go was unattractive. But the flexibility means my clients can actively think about how much they want, and for how long they want it, in retirement. The other BIG change has been realising the true value of preserved ‘frozen’ pensions from past employment. One client had a small pension of £1,700 a year due to be paid in 4 years’ time, which he didn’t value at all until I pointed out the £40,000 transfer value, which could give him the £10,000 he needed (from his tax free cash) so he could retire this year. And the £30,000 remainder will add to his other pension to bridge the income gap until his wife retires in 10 years. Other clients were amazed (and pleased) to see that a preserved income of about £28,000 pension, with a tax-free cash total of £190,000 due to be paid in 5 years, had a total transfer value of just under £900,000, which could offer tax-free cash NOW of £225,000 and a sustainable income of circa £27,000 NOW. Now, more than ever, pensions are important - and even interesting[!] – to review. For a free, comprehensive review of your existing pension scheme or your potential pension provision, contact me for an appointment.
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From the Editor
Welcome to our double month, summer issue! There are lots of lovely summer events going on locally over the next few months and we have shared a few local highlights on our What’s On page for you to peruse. I went to a very enjoyable evening at The Medicine Garden last week, and I thought you might like to see what went on and what they have to offer …. well worth a visit if you haven’t already been. Miss Surrey, Sophie King, has been in touch. She is preparing to represent Surrey in a national competition shortly. She is a busy
Contents
12 THE MEDICINE GARDEN 14 ASK BRUCE
Read Bruce’s column about canine swimming lessons
16 WHAT’S ON 19 22 24 32 34 38 40 43 46
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bee and does lots of good work in and around the area, and enjoys supporting local charities too. Read about her next charity adventure. We are delighted to welcome a selection of new businesses to our pages this month too. I hope you find our magazine a helpful reference when looking for services locally. If you would like to advertise your business, please do not hesitate to get in touch. I would be very pleased to hear from you. That’s about it for now. We are off on our travels in August but we
See what’s on in and around Cobham in July and August
look forward to bringing you more local news in September …
MUSIC MATTERS
Wishing you all a lovely summer, stay safe and have fun !
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BENTLEY CAR REVIEW Ted Macauley tells us about the new Bentley Mulsanne
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ongratulations must go to everyone at the Medicine Garden in Cobham for organising such a wonderful open evening recently. They even booked the weather! Thank you for inviting Look Local Magazine, we had a really lovely evening and enjoyed catching up with old friends …
If you’ve never visited The Medicine Garden, or even if you have, we highly recommend this lovely local collection of businesses … STOP PRESS Special congratulations must go to THE ART SHED who have just won an award, The Muddy Stilettos Award for Best Art Gallery in Surrey! Very well done to you all, this is so well deserved!
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D O G G Y PA D D L E This month, we tackle swimming lessons canine-style, as requested by reader Michele who has a six-year-old boxer that loves to paddle but never actually swims. Swimming is an excellent source of exercise for dogs. It’s great for building muscle strength without putting too much pressure on their joints, which is why it’s often used as a post-injury rehabilitation tool. Some breeds, particularly labradors and spaniels, take to it, well, like a duck to water! Others, such as chihuahuas and pugs, are very reluctant. Boxers can and do swim, but are not renowned for it. This is partly due to their small tail and muzzle design, neither of which makes for natural doggy water-babies. Here at Bruce’s Doggy Day Care, our dogs love to swim and learn from each other. We have large paddling pools for them to swim in and smaller ones just for splashing around. For the less confident swimmers, the smaller paddling pools help familiarise them with water and build their confidence. They can then watch their other four-legged friends swimming in the larger pools and eventually join in too. Like children, dogs learn from other dogs and tend to copy. What better encouragement than seeing your pals having a splash and wanting to join in? As a result, we’ve seen breeds that stereotypically don’t like water turn into voracious swimmers – including boxers! Bruce Casalis is director & founder of Bruce’s Doggy Day Care, a multi-award winning business in Cobham. Do you have any dog training or canine behavioural questions which you would like to ask Bruce? Send your questions to :-
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WHAT’S ON
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If you are looking for a summer holiday activity camp in Surrey, then consider Painshill Wild Summer Camp in Cobham. Kids can have a wild time with den building, woodland craft, campfires, treasure hunts & outdoor fun. Children MUST be aged 8 to 13 years £40 per day or £170 for five days 25th - 29th July, 9.00am - 4.30pm Advance booking required. 01932 868113 Painshill Park, Portsmouth Rd, KT11 1JE
Litter Pick SATUDAY 23RD JULY 2016
Litter Pick walk organised by Transition Cobham Waste Group. 10am on Saturday 23rd July. Meet at the junction of the three footpaths where Cedar Road becomes Cedar Avenue Equipment will be provided. www.transitioncobham.org.uk
Farmers’ Market
EVERY 4TH SATURDAY of the month, 9.30-14.00 in Hollyhedge Road in the centre of Cobham.
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SUNDAY 31ST JULY 2016. Route to be confirmed. In 2015, it passed near, but not through, Cobham.
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Macmillan Cancer Support, Guildford Area Group, is hosting its 6th Classic Motor Show and Family Fun Day There will be classics galore, full hospitality, serving hot and cold drinks and food, ice creams, picnic area, children’s entertainment area, stalls and a central arena where you will see a Birds of Prey display. Ewbanks Auctioneers of Send will be supporting us with an Antiques Road Show. Bring your little treasures along and get a free valuation. Pre-registration. Classics is advised and free by contacting details below... This is a fun day for all the family in the knowledge that you are helping to raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support, which aims to help people and their families affected by cancer. General admission on the day is £7 per person, £6 concessions and under 12s free.
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A fabulous day out for dog lovers, families and fourlegged friends. Prepare to be wowed with displays which show the incredible bond between man and dog, including the famous Richard Curtis who will be performing his K9 Freestyle dog display. Enter the fun dog show (entry fees apply) and enjoy the retail area selling luxury dog products. Dogs must remain on a short lead. The main arena is supported by Henderson Keywood Vets, Cobham
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Claremont Fan Court School An independent co-educational school for pupils aged 2½ to 18 years
Sixth Form Open Evening Monday 26 September at 6.00pm Academic, Music, Sport, Art and Drama Scholarships are available. Prospective Sixth Form students and their families are welcome to attend. For further information, tel: 01372 473624 or email: info@claremont.surrey.sch.uk
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I was greatly saddened recently to read of the passing of the man universally known and loved as the 5th Beatle, the wonderful producer and renowned gentleman, Sir George Martin. I was privileged to get to know him in my Capital Radio days, as George was one of the founders of Capital Radio. He used to come and visit the studios and was always interested in the process and the way we operated. He also wrote the official themes for both Capital Radio and also Radio 1. Sir George, who died at the age of 90, was one of the key engineering and production team at EM. He was part of the generation of pop pioneers who used to wear white lab technicians overalls before work clothing became more relaxed and T -shirts and denim became more the norm. He first met The Beatles in 1962 and went on to have no fewer than 49 hits with the fabled 4, including 30 number one singles and 23 numbe ones. No wonder that he was so admired and successful. In the 50s, he recorded mainly comedy and novelty records with the likes of Peter Sellers, Dudley Moore, Spike Milligan and Bernard Cribbins among others, but he was particularly excited about working with the Beatles with their offbeam wit and presences and he was convinced they had what it would take to become a global success story. When I think of Sir George today, I am reminded of an interview he did in 2007 in which he told Mark Ellen that he had all the money he could want and that he tended to look at people and think; “Are you a good human being? That’s what impresses me most, rather than what they’ve achieved. These days, people don’t believe in anything apart from money and success. I really believe family and love are more important than anything.” Love is truly all you need.....
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Salmon and Prawn KERAL AN CURRY
INGREDIENTS • Sunflower oil spray • 225g The Spice Tailor Keralan Coconut Curry • 2 x 130g salmon fillets, skinned & cut into chunks • 200g trimmed fine green beans, halved • 150g cherry tomatoes, halved • 150g pack essential Waitrose Raw King Prawns • Juice of 1 lime • ½ x 28g pack fresh coriander, roughly chopped • 200g Love Life Brown Basmati Rice, cooked according to pack instructions, to serve
METHOD
Spritz a large frying pan with oil and cook the dry spices from the curry kit for 30 seconds. Add the salmon and cook for 3–4 minutes until browned. Stir in the contents of the curry sauce sachet with 100ml water, the beans and tomatoes. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes until the beans are tender and the salmon is cooked through. Stir in the prawns and cook for 1–2 minutes until they are pink and completely cooked through. Add the lime juice and coriander and serve with the basmati rice.
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Increase your 5 a day by adding more veg to the curry - try shelled peas, strips of red and yellow pepper or cauliflower.
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At the Edge of the Orchard by Tracy Chevalier (Hardback £16.99) Tracy Chevalier’s latest novel is excellent. Set initially in Ohio in the mid-1800s, it draws the reader into the world of a dysfunctional settler family. Life for the Goodenoughs as they attempt to scrape an apple orchard from the cloying mud of the Black Swamp is challenging, both physically and emotionally. This story dexterously weaves the lives of historical figures from that era (Johnny Appleseed, William Loeb) with those of the fictional family. James and Sadie are tough and frequently cruel, as are some of their five surviving children. Robert and Martha are the exceptions, kinder and more considerate. These siblings become the central characters as they in turn travel further through America in search of escape from the horror or their past and hoping for a better future. The Seed Collectors by Scarlett Thomas (Paperback £8.99) This entrancing novel weaves magical and mundane threads into a compelling tale of human and botanical family history. On her death, the descendants of Oleander Gardener each inherit a seed pod, rumoured to bestow enlightenment and death at the same moment. For unhappy Bryony, her spiky cousins Charlie and Clem and their childhood friend Fleur, the pods are reminders of the quest that lured their parents to their death. For their partners and children this inheritance is a catalyst for a series of questions and crises that will change the family tree. With memorable characters and exciting ideas, this novel leads the reader into the bewitching tangle of human desires and the mysterious power of plant life. Easily Distracted by Steve Coogan (Paperback £8.99) Steve Coogan’s autobiography is funny, sharply written and thought-provoking. In the remarkable account of his risky but successful legal action, he exposes the appalling confidence trickery by which the tabloids procure their stories. Writing about filming Philomena having been raised Catholic, he considers the nuances of shame, forgiveness and community. Running throughout the book is Coogan’s search for the confidence to follow a professional calling at odds with an upbringing he clearly cherishes. Exploring the shifting British experience since the 1960s with critical affection, Coogan invites the reader to consider their own values and ideals.
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GARDENING M AT T E R S
A slight change of subject this month, and some help for the more technologically-confident amongst you. If you want to identify that weird succulent you’ve grown for ages but never had a name for, or the shrubs/roses in the garden that were there when you moved in, here’s what to do if even your gardening friends can’t help. Almost everything you want is on the internet, so first of all, take a photo of the unknown flower. Then join a gardening forum on the web. There are thousands: almost all require you to register before you can become a member. The quality between groups is very variable, as is the level of expertise, the number of members and the group’s vitality. The most useful site to find them is probably Facebook, where it’s easy to post photos. There are well over 500 gardening groups there, the biggest with 2500 members who are scattered all over the globe, but since the UK covers climate zones 7-10, many Australasian and American gardeners will be working in conditions similar to yours and will be growing comparable plants. Each member will be linked to sometimes 100s of others beyond the immediate boundaries of that particular garden group, so any query and picture you post is potentially far-reaching. Some of the garden groups will be devoted to plants that you may hate or which may not be legally grown, but there are many devoted to rock gardens, pool gardens, cacti and succulents, conservatory plants, and so on (and on). Each group listing has an ‘About’ section, so you can find out what it’s for before committing yourself to joining.
Google Images or Flickr are a huge help, and Flickr often has the most astonishing plant pictures. Google has the biggest range, and also displays the supposed name of each picture, though there are lots of misnamed photos, and even some of pet donkeys called ‘Marigold’ or ‘Alchemilla’.....which won’t produce baby donkeys if you plant them, sadly. But riffle through a couple of pages and you will soon find a consensus on what your plant may be, if you’re in roughly the right area. Do another search on the full name to pin things down even further. When you’ve found what you think is the right plant, go to one of the most useful sites for us Brits, the RHS website. Type ‘rhs’ into your search engine (you will have to add ‘uk’, as most search engines seem to be American-based), and the first hit is https://www.rhs. org.uk Type into the search bar the name of your plant and its database will bring up a list for you to peruse, with details of colour, height, spread, conditions needed and so on. It’s very rarely failed me. Forgive me, those of you who are not computer/ internet literate, or who knew all this already. It’s hard to please all the people all the time, but it’s grand to have a go. Back next month.
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PERFORMANCE MACHINES
There are many reasons why you would need a high performance computer. It may be that you play games, photo edit, video edit, or you do 3D design or animation. If your machine’s performance is not up to the task, this will result in poor graphics quality or very jerky performance, or maybe it’s taking ages to reflect any changes you have made. If so, now is the time to address the problem. We have a significant range of truly high performance PCs and laptops which will consign your previous issues to the “distant memory” department. Our PCs are all custom-built so that we can create the very best machine for your purposes. The laptops are pre-assembled and enjoy a stunning specification. What to look for: PROCESSOR The raw performance is supplied by the processor (CPU), and the device you should be going for is the Intel Core i7 quad core device. Some laptops have Core i7 CPUs with dual core CPUs, but they provide you with less power and are generally of lower performance. SOLID STATE HARD DRIVE Programs and data are stored on the hard drive in the PC; the faster you can access this information, the faster the PC will respond. The hard drive types that have been used in PCs for the last 20 years have been mechanical hard drives, and whilst they can hold huge amounts of data, their access speed
is quite slow. The solid state hard drive offers dynamic performance, up to 20 time faster than a mechanical drive, but the SSD’s capacity tends to be less, so our solution is to install both. The SSD is used to store your Windows system and programs, whilst the mechanical hard drive is used to store all your data. GRAPHICS CARD This is a device which lives inside your machine and manages the information displayed. There are two main manufacturers of graphics cards: NVidia and Radeon, with a variety of models in the range. Going for the most up to date graphics card could cost as much as £600.00 just for the card, but selecting the next model back in the range (which was the very best graphics card only 2 or 3 months ago) will reduce the cost of the graphics card to £290.00. OTHER FACTORS Having at least 8Gb of RAM is important, as is a good powerful power supply to provide a reliable and regulated power feed to the components. A quality case with good cooling and thermal qualities is also essential, and finally, the motherboard must be of a suitable standard to cater for your needs. There are a number of factors you need to consider, so before you make that decision, ensure you come and talk to us to ensure you are covering all the aspects required.
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It has always been her dream to be an ambassador for the county she loves. Now, beauty queen Sophie King will fly the flag for Surrey at a national beauty contest. After being named Miss Surrey, the 27-year-old is gearing up to compete in the finals of the Miss Great Britain 2016. “I am so excited about the chance to represent Surrey and be an ambassador for our county. Miss Great Britain is a wonderful opportunity; it gives me a chance to stand up and tell people what great things we have here in Surrey and what a brilliant place it is to live.” Miss Great Britain is the longest running pageant in the UK. Having launched in 1945, the competition is celebrating its 71st anniversary this year.
“These days there is such a negative stereotype associated with pageants - I have two degrees and a great job, I joined MENSA when I was 11, I’m a feminist, a woman with leadership aspirations and a woman wanting to have a family - Why can’t we be it all?” “Breaking the mould is not always easy and will require the county’s support, as well as that of my friends and family, but it will be worth it!” Sophie has been busy supporting local community radio stations, including Surrey Hills and Brooklands Radio. In a few weeks’ time, she will abseil down Epsom Racecourse in aid of the local Harrison’s Fund charity, and she has recently opened Ashtead Village Day.
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My garden’s choc-a-bloc with birds While sitting still I dwell On what if they could talk to me? The stories I could tell Sparrows, non-stop chirping Cockneys one and all I’d ask them ‘bout their kneecaps And how they got so small? Would robins tweet with mild conceit While passing by in flight ‘The breast’s not red, it’s orange For Pete’s sake get it right’ And would all female blackbirds Try to put me straight ‘Our feathered down’s a subtle brown A shade of black we ain’t’ Magpies, jays and crows Would get a lashing from my tongue ‘You’re thieving pests, stop raiding nests And murdering the young’ But if this dream were possible All secrets I would keep As no-one would believe me They’d say that talk was cheep
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Like most mansion-sized limos, it is more settled and best-behaved in a straight line on motorway treks than being jauntily skipped around the trickier, tighter stuff, and you could get the rear tyres close to meltdown if you really hoofed its 6.75-litre motor with its pair of turbo-chargers. What you do get in stacks is a gloriously hushed cabin, all soft leather and shiny wood, sheer presence and an announcement that you have arrived - just as we did with our chauffeur who was more chuffed than any of the drivers of limos costing nearly or just as much. I found out what fixed the grin on his face when I later drove it 80 miles to a desert retreat for some oasis-side rest-and-recuperation - and, without a rival Rolls Royce in sight, it dominated the car park where it was favourably positioned. Mind you, I’m relieved I wasn’t forking out for the fuel.That’s the joy of being a reviewer... Specification: Model: Mulsanne Engine V8 turbo-charged 6.75-litre. Speed 184mph, 0-60 in 5.1seconds. BHP 512. MPG 16.0. Price...ahem... £229.345
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C H U RC H S E RV I C E S AT ST ANDREW’S, COBHAM JULY 2016 FRI 1ST JULY 10.30am Holy Communion SUN 3RD JULY 8.00am Holy Communion 10.00am Family Service ‘I won’t believe it!’
6.00pm SAY IT’s Sunday WED 6TH JULY 10.30am Baby Talk 7.00pm 14+ Youth Club FRI 8TH JULY 10.30am Holy Communion SAT 9TH JULY 2.00pm Wedding SUN 10TH JULY 8.00pm Holy Communion 10.00am Parish Communion 12.15pm Holy Baptism 6.00pm SAY It’s Sunday WED 13TH JULY 10.30am Baby Talk
7.00pm 14+ Youth Group 8.00am THURS 14TH JULY 10.00am 8.00pm Prayer & Praise 12.15pm FRI 15TH JULY 6.00pm 10.30am Holy Communion 12noon Lunch Club 7.00pm SUN 17TH JULY 8.00am Holy Communion 10.00am Parish Communion 10.30am 6.00pm SAY It’s Sunday 7.00pm TH TUES 19 JULY 8.00pm PCC Meeting 2.00pm WED 20TH JULY 10.30am Baby Talk 7.00pm 14+ Youth Club THURS 21ST JULY 10.30am 7.00pm Men’s Curry & Conversation FRI 22ND JULY 8.00am 10.30am Holy Communion 10.00am SAT 23RD JULY 12.15pm 6.00pm 2.00pm Wedding AUGUST 2016 WED 3RD AUGUST 7.00pm 14+ Youth Group FRI 5TH AUGUST 10.30am Holy Communion SAT 6TH AUGUST 3.00pm Wedding SUN 7TH AUGUST 8.00am Holy Communion 10.00am Family Service WEDS 10TH AUGUST 7.00pm 14+ Youth Group FRI 12TH AUGUST 10.30am Holy Communion 12noon Lunch Club SUN 14TH AUGUST 8.00pm Holy Communion 10.00am Parish Communion 12.15pm Holy Baptism
SUN 24TH JULY
Holy Communion Signs of His Love Holy Baptism SAY IT’s Sunday
TUES 26TH JULY Spiritual Cinema
WED 27TH JULY Baby Talk 14+ Youth Club
THURS 28TH JULY Mother’s Union Deanery Tea Party
FRI 29TH JULY
Holy Communion
SUN 31STJULY
Holy Communion Parish Communion Holy Baptism SAY It’s Sunday
WEDS 17TH AUGUST 7.00pm 14+ Youth Group FRI 19TH AUGUST 10.30am Holy Communion SUN 21ST AUGUST 8.00am Holy Communion 10.00am Parish Communion WEDS 24TH AUGUST 7.00pm 14+ Youth Club FRI 26TH AUGUST 10.30am Holy Communion SUN 28TH AUGUST 8.00am Holy Communion 10.00am Signs of Love 12.15pm Holy Baptism WEDS 31ST AUGUST 7.00pm 14+ Youth Group
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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When you’re planning a special event, there are so many factors to consider. Your caterers, the location, the marquee, florists, photographers, equipment hire the list is endless. When you find one, how do you know that the recommendations that one company gives you will be the right company for the job? It all comes down to networking. Every couple of months, we all get together and discuss the latest trends and build up our portfolios of the go-to people. This week, Vanilla Bean were honoured to cater for our industry colleagues at a special event at the beautiful RHS Wisley Gardens. Here - vani we showcased a selection of our innovative seasonable canapes and bowl food, whilst the elite got the opportunity to brainstorm. With our closest Surrey competitors being present, you
naturally feel you have to step up your game. Being true to our beliefs though, we did what comes naturally to us. We created great inspirational dishes that have a story behind them, using only the freshest locally sourced produce that visually turns heads and sets the taste buds tingling. The event was a huge success and notably quoted by the organiser as, “the best one yet”. The feedback that you receive in life is invaluable and sets the benchmark for the future. When you receive unprecedented praise from your competitors, you know that you are going in the right direction and are ahead of the field. a bean The elite of Surrey and the home counties are now ready to create the most spectacular summer season of events and memories seen so far.
“A GREAT IDEA IS ONLY UNIQUE AT THE POINT OF CREATION” ll
A mad May for the Community Garden The Community Garden team have been busy in May. Our annual Plant Swap and Sale was on 7th May when the sun shone beautifully, and Surrey County Councilllor Mary Lewis declared the Garden officially open on a very windy and rather less sunny 21st May. making Cobham healthier, After Mary cut the ribbon happier and more resilient we gave her a bag of salad leaves – our very first produce! It made a change from a bouquet. She likened our efforts to the Cobham Diggers, who she said believed ‘the earth was created as a common treasury for all’. Alison Mann also unveiled a plaque on the shed her family had donated in honour of her grandparents, both keen gardeners. So, the Garden is now officially open for everyone to join us tending the fruit, vegetables and flowers and sharing the harvest. See you there on Thursdays or Saturdays, 10-12 or 2-4. Contact us on garden@transitioncobham.org.uk or 01932 862195. If you’d like to join us, please visit www.transitioncobham.org.uk for more information. search for Transition Cobham
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SUMMER
PUZZLE SOLUTIONS Crossword - page 32
Sudoku - page 40
Competition Winners Family tickets to Painshill Winner: Brenda Liens Tickets to Homebuilding & Renovating show Winners: Shelagh West K.Walker Jane & Ian
Hub Words page 40 9-letter word - NAVIGATOR Some other words of five letters or more containing the hub letter R: agora, antra, aorta, argon, argot, atria, grain, grant, griot, groan, groat, groin, intro, naira, noria, organ, raita, ratio, riant, riata, taira, tiara, train, varan, vigor (US), virga, angora, organa, rating, ration, raving, roving, trigon, virago, aviator, orating, vagrant, variant.
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INDEX O F
A D V E R T I S E R S
Able Roofing...................................................... 33 AL Services......................................................... 44 Andy’s Garden Services....................................... 37 Antrona Kitchens............................................... 18 Astek Dental...................................................... 20 Bocketts Farm.................................................... 49 Bonnie Dogs...................................................... 10 Bookham Physiotherapy..................................... 43 Boyalls Ironmongery & Doors............................. 8 Bright Horizons................................................. 21 Bruce’s Doggy Day Care................................14/15 Carron Wellings – Personal Trainer.................... 31 Casselden’s Shoes................................................ 48 Claremont Fan Court School..........................3/17 Cleanability........................................................ 36 Clocktower Financial Services.............................. 2 Cobham Beauty & Laser.................................... 47 Cobham Book Shop........................................... 24 Cobham Village Stitchers................................... 48 Computer Fix..................................................... 40 DB Garden Services........................................... 55 DPB Pristine Oven Cleaning.............................. 47 Elite Tree Care.................................................... 49 Englishman’s Castle............................................ 15 F& S Plumbing and Heating Svs........................ 45 Falcon Services................................................... 28 Fetcham Dog School.......................................... 15 Ghurka Diner...................................................... 4 Hollyhedge Dental ............................................ 28 HRS Roofing..................................................... 18 Hub Property Care............................................. 21 J.Penycate Fencing.............................................. 44 Lodge Brothers Funeral Directors....................... 51
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MacDonald Fencing & Sons Ltd........................ 37 Mailboxes Etc..................................................... 31 MD Edwards...................................................... 29 Meejana Lebanese Restaurant............................. 39 Mercedes – Benz Brooklands.........................26/27 Michelle Davis Foot Care................................... 42 MPS Garden & Est Machinery Ltd.................... 55 Orchard Cottage Dental..................................... 41 Oscar’s Grooming .............................................. 33 Out on a Limb................................................... 45 Pest Control – Patrick Stone............................... 43 Pullen Plumbing Services................................... 39 Roofs of Esher.................................................... 25 Roots & Shoots.................................................. 56 Roxley Models.................................................... 42 Silver Arrows...................................................... 48 Skin Talk............................................................ 19 Steves Landscapes............................................... 47 Suddies Kitchen Appliances ............................... 36 Supergrass.......................................................... 39 Surrey Home Vet................................................ 25 Sykes & Sykes Decorating.................................. 36 Tec Res Computer Solutions.........................34/35 The Plough - Effingham..................................... 23 The Vineries .....................................................6/7 Trestle Decorating.............................................. 44 Vanilla Bean Events ........................................... 52 Willow Landscapes............................................. 19
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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
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Garden Services
Established 1985
Call us for your complete garden service and receive a free no obligation quote.
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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