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ASK BRUCE Read Bruce’s column about letting a rescue dog off the lead. ST JOHN CHARITY TREK WHAT’S COOKING? COMPETITION TIME WHAT’S ON See what’s on in and around Cobham in February POEM OF THE MONTH CROSSWORD PUZZLE GREEN BELT GARDENING MATTERS MUSIC MATTERS SUDOKU & WHAT WORD PORSCHE CAR REVIEW COMPUTER TIPS ELMBRIDGE VOLUNTEERS PUZZLE SOLUTIONS CHURCH SERVICES ADVERTISERS’ INDEX

Happy New Year, Cobham! We are delighted to be back after our festive break and looking forward to the year ahead. I hope your New Year has got off to a good start? How many of you, I wonder, took part in the national Dry January? I did for the first time this year and I was delighted to say I managed it without too much trouble. The only time I really fancied a drink was on my son’s 18th birthday, but I resisted and we will raise a glass together on 1st February! Maybe he will take me out to the pub! We seem to have an action-packed start to the year, with lots of interesting bits and pieces for you to read about. We have some useful tips for an enjoyable ski season to help you get ski fit and minimise injury risks. These come from Mr Paul Davey, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at the New Victoria Hospital, Kingston. Well worth a read if you are heading for the slopes sometime soon. We also hear about a big challenge being taken on by a local lady to raise £4000 for St John Ambulance. What a great charity that is. And we have two brilliant competitions this month too: there are chances to win a signed autobiography by Ian Hutchinson &/or tickets for a fantastic show at Epsom Playhouse. In addition to this, we have vouchers to redeem at The Vineries Garden Centre in Effingham, which are well worth using! Also news of an interesting book launch, some news about our Green Belt areas and a little something for all you train enthusiasts too. I could go on, but I think I’ll let you discover the rest for yourselves! I hope you have a romantic Valentine’s Day and that you manage to keep your pancakes off the floor on 28th ! Wishing you a great month, take care until next time…

Ros

Ros Thomas Editor

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LETTING GO...

Reader Andrea Hughes, who has recently adopted an eight-month-old mixed breed Romanian rescue dog, explains that, although he’s settling in well, she hasn’t let him off the lead yet when out walking, as she’s worried he’ll run off. Andrea asks: how do I know when the time is right? Firstly, congratulations and well done on taking on a rescue dog. It’s always great to give a dog a second chance and it sounds like he’s found a wonderful, loving home. As with all puppies, it’s best not to let them off the lead until you are familiar with one another, have established a relationship and know that your dog is friendly and social with other people and dogs. A long training lead is a great place to start with offlead and recall training. This allows your dog to feel as though he’s off the lead while still being safely attached. To establish recall, use dog treats or toys and encourage him to come back to you. Once you’re comfortable this is working, let go of the training lead so that it trails behind him and continue the recall exercises. If his recall isn’t 100%, the lead will make it easier to get hold of him without you needing to get right to him. If he continues to shine, you can then let him off the lead.

Good luck!

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 :-

ros@looklocalmagazine.co.uk

Then check out this column each month for Bruce’s answers.

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Local lady Rebecca Scrase takes on a challenging and life-changing fundraising trek across Costa Rica in a bid to raise ÂŁ4,000 for the St John Ambulance charity

Local lady Rebecca Scrase lives in Hersham and works in Byfleet, and last year, she completed a St John Ambulance First Aid at Work course which she found

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very interesting. It was then that she first learnt exactly what an important role St John Ambulance plays. What I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t realise is that, once trained, these amazing

volunteers provide first aid to their communities by working alongside the NHS in response to 999 calls. They also attend thousands of events throughout the year and basically save many lives by doing so. It’s quite easy therefore to see why Rebecca wants to help this great charity, and she decided to combine her fundraising project with a life-changing and challenging trek across Costa Rica. She will be walking from the West Pacific Coast to the Caribbean East Coast. The trek will take her through coffee plantations, oak forest and into dense tropical jungle. She has paid for her own travel and for the trek so that all the donations will go directly to St John Ambulance. Fundraising has already started, and to set her on the way to raising her massive £4000 target, she organised a number of fundraising bake sales, one of which was held at the Bookham Christmas Fair 2016. But the main fundraising event will take the form of a fantastic raffle. Rebecca has been hard at work and she has managed to collect some wonderful prizes which have been donated by many local businesses and organisations.

£40: The price of your monthly TV package can train a volunteer to give first aid at events such as football matches and concerts £60: The price of a pair of trainers can provide a volunteer with the kit they need to save a life £100: The price of your family’s weekly shop can train a young person to teach other young people in essential first aid skills. Here is just a small selection of the prizes Rebecca has collected. We couldn’t fit in the whole list, sorry, but I think this should give you a good idea:Spa Day for 2 - lunch & spa at Savill Court Hotel Windsor Top Golf Addlestone - 30 day membership & bay reservation + 4 people, 2 games of Topgolf. Thames Rockets London - 50 minute ride for 2 people Brooklands Hotel - 1 month gym membership Denbies Wine Tour for 2 Toni & Guy Walton- Haircut Ride Studio Cobham - Jumper and 10 classes Everyman Cinema Esher - 2 adult cinema tickets Silent Pool Gin Distillery - tour for 2 people Raffle tickets can be purchased as a book, 5 for £5, or individually for £1 each.

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1 Log on to www.justgiving.co.uk/rscrase 2 Submit your ticket price donation. Don’t forget to pop ‘1st April raffle ticket’ in the leave a message box. 3 Email: costarica.sja@gmail.com with your address and phone number so that Rebecca can send you the tickets and contact you should you win an item! 4 Subscribe to Rebecca’s YouTube channel (search Rebecca Scrase Costa Rica SJA) so you do not miss the prize draw on 1st April 2017. There is a video with more information on Rebecca’s YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=dHMa1RpHaj0&t=6s

How your donation can saves lives:-

£4: The price of a meal deal lunch can give a child a 60 minute first aid lesson in school £7: The price of two pints of beer can run one of our ambulances for a day £25: The price of a takeaway for two allows us to equip someone with the first aid skills to save a life

Please do support Rebecca. She hopes to raise £4000 for this great charity, which in turn could quite possibly just save your life one day! Look Local would like to wish you every success, Rebecca. Please keep us posted and we look forward to hearing all about the trek too!

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INGREDIENTS 125g plain flour 1 medium Waitrose British Blacktail Free Range Egg 300ml semi-skimmed milk 1 green chilli, deseeded and finely chopped 1 tsp ground cumin 2 tbsp sunflower oil 2 x 300g packs Waitrose British Chicken Breast Chunks In A Spiced Tikka Marinade 4 salad onions, sliced 4 tbsp Geetaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Premium Mango Chutney 4 tbsp low fat Greek yogurt

METHOD 1. Sift the flour & a pinch of salt together into a bowl. Make a well in the centre & add the egg & half the milk. Whisk together well then stir in the rest of the milk to make a smooth batter. Stir in the chilli & cumin, set for 30mins. 2. Reserve 1 tbsp of the oil, then heat a little of the remaining oil in an 18cm pancake pan or shallow frying pan & add a ladleful of the batter. Swirl it around the pan & cook for 1â&#x20AC;&#x201C;2mins each side until golden. Transfer to a plate & keep warm. Repeat with the remaining mixture to make 8 pancakes, keeping them warm, separated with sheets of kitchen paper. 3. Heat the rest of the oil in a large, non-stick frying pan & cook the chicken for 10-12mins, turning occasionally, until cooked through with no pink meat. Divide the chicken between the pancakes, putting it on one quarter of the pancake, & top with the salad onions, mango chutney and yogurt. Fold up the pancakes to make parcels, & serve.

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Phil Slade signing

Cobham Book Launch

The Road to Transylvania – a Family Adventure. You are invited to the book launch of this inspiring book written by Phil Slade on Saturday11th February 2017 at 5.30pm in Church Gate House.

he book was initially launched in Transylvania on 2nd Dec 2016 in the Romanian, (yet Hungarian speaking) city of Székelyudvarhely. It is already in Hungarian book shops and in the hands of Romanian royalty. The Adventure started in Cobham, so it is fitting that David Taylor, founder of the charity, Cobham Romania Aid, writes a foreword in the book. Linda Harding, both former church leader in Cobham and Director of World

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Outreach International, writes in the book and will introduce the evening. The books are £10 and Phil will sign copies for you. In the book, there are contributions from his family and those who lived with them in Romania. All, including families with children, are welcome to the launch. Light buffet refreshments will be available, so it would be helpful for numbers to know if you are coming. Please let the parish office know or e-mail philip.slade53@gmail.com.

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The Book Review

Hutchy:Miracle Man THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY

David Kid Jensen gives us his thoughts on this action-packed autobiography and the men behind the book... one of whom is our very own motor head, Ted Macauley.

f you are a motorcycle racing fan, this is a mustread book. With a man like Ted Macauley involved, you just know it will be great: a former Motor Race Journalist of the Year, Ted was also awarded the RAC’s Segrave Medal for his involvement in Mike Hailwood’s amazing comeback win at the IoM –TT. He is also the author of 15 books. This book is full of amazing facts and tales, with a foreword by Valentino Rossi and the magic combination of Ian Hutchinson himself and Ted. Together, they tell Hutchy’s amazing story. A winning combination. David Kid Jensen kindly gives us his thoughts on this action-packed autobiography and the men behind the book … I’ve known our very own Ted Macauley a long time, in fact, since sharing office space with him at the Daily Mirror back in the early 70s when the paper really was legendary. I wrote about music and Ted motoring matters, so no change there then, although I am a bit of a motor racing fan myself: 2 or 4 wheels I don’t mind, and I even ran my own racing teams in F3000 and F Opel in the past. So it didn’t take long for me to realise that Ted was the ‘goto guy’ if I wanted to know what was really going on in the paddock. He was also a bit of a star spotter and he loved the actual business of the sport. So I was delighted when he asked me to take a look at this great book. When Ted first told me about the talents of TT Rider Ian ‘Hutchy’ Hutchinson, even back then, I was keen hear more. The thing is, TT racing takes a special kind of racer: it’s a brave man who races like Hutchy, so I was sure this would be a very interesting read. In 2010, Ian crashed heavily on the track at Silverstone and was hit by another competitor’s machine, breaking his left leg so badly that surgeons were even discussing amputation. After many operations and a long period of recovery, he fractured the same leg again when back on the track in 2012. Seriously bad luck.

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If you ever wondered just who and why anyone would be willing to race and risk so much, this book will take you behind the scenes and into the heart of the action. This newly-released autobiography is less a diary of smashes and crashes, and more a true tale of heroics, strength and stoicism. Ted became Hutchy’s collaborator and close friend. Hutchy would become known far and wide as ‘The Bingley Bullet’, the ‘Miracle Man’ with an impressive list of racing conquests to his name. There’s no doubt that Hutchy would become one of the most successful motorcyclists ever. He has sped from victory to victory, despite a number of big obstacles along the way, and his life has certainly been a rollercoaster ride of emotions, which characterise a truly extraordinary career. This lovely book captures it all, a highly recommended read. Get your copy on amazon.co.uk or have a go at winning one here! We are delighted to bring you an exclusive Look Local competition! Here’s your chance to win a copy of this great new book, signed not only by our very own motor head, Ted Macauley, but also by Ian ‘Hutchy’ Hutchinson, the man himself! The question you need to answer for a chance to win is this:-

In the summer of 2010, ‘Hutchy’ set the record for the most wins ever in a single TT festival. How many wins was that? Send your answers and contact details to ros@looklocalmagazine.co.uk before 1st March for a chance to win. Good luck to all who enter!

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What’s On

Around Cobham

Local events in and around the Cobham area during February and March 2017

Art Exhibition

BY THE GRANGE

TUESDAY 21ST - 26TH MARCH

9.30AM - 5.30PM

Denbies Wine Estate are kindly hosting an exhibition of highquality artworks by artists with learning or physical disabilities attending sessions at The Grange in Bookham. Beautiful drawings, paintings and prints plus hand-crafted items made in our Creative Arts & Textiles studio will be on display, many for sale. Artists will be on hand for you to chat to. Why not combine with a visit to Denbies coffee shop?

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11TH - 19TH FEBRUARY 2017 For a unique adventure this half term, bring your family to Chessington World of Adventures Resort for our Animal Adventures week. Take a spin on Sea Dragons & Seastorm, or go for a drive on Tiny Truckers. Explore Dragon’s Playhouse & Canopy Capers, swing with the monkeys on AMAZU Treetop Adventure & get up to magical mischief in Hocus Pocus Hall! Limited availabliliy each day... Tickets from £15.00

PAINSHILL PARK

Treat your loved one this Valentine’s Day with our magical Valentine’s Day experience. Enjoy exclusive access to our sparkling Crystal Grotto, as well as a fabulous brunch for two or delicious afternoon tea with Painshill Sparkling Wine. 11:00am – 12:30pm: Brunch for two Members: £20pp non-members: £28pp 1:30pm – 3:30pm: Afternoon tea Members: £20pp Non-members: £28pp ADVANCE BOOKING REQUIRED. 01932 868113

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Have a wild time this February half term with campfires, wild art, bushcraft and den building (for children aged 8 to 13years) Advance booking required. Cost: £40 a day. Call 01932 868113 to book.

Starts: Monday 14th February - 9.00AM - 4.00PM Painshill Park, Portsmouth Rd KT11 1JE

Poem OF THE MONTH Progress I prod the buttons on my phone Set out in numbered rows I wonder will it be this time As expectation grows The ringing tones assault my ear I pray to God I’m going to hear A human voice. Then appears The dreaded tape machine I’m rendered dumb and testy As I listen to the ‘voice’ A monotone squeezed down my phone A gift of multi-choice Press ONE for Mozart’s Magic Flute To wait on hold for hours – it’s TWO Press THREE to talk to no-one soon These blasted tape machines! My sweaty ear is feeling like A piece of old raw meat My arm is getting stiffer And my bum has gone to sleep Again the dreaded voice arrives ‘Good news! You’re caller twenty-five It’s now I ponder suicide I hate these tape machines I linger as my stubble grows Drowning in frustration It’s surely not too much to ask For human conversation The minutes tick. The mist turns red My language now – best left unsaid And then the bloody line goes dead! *@!#&!%*#!&!@&*!#@!

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ATT MONRO can arguably lay claim to being Britain’s biggest musical export of all time. Indeed, he is still hailed as the biggest nonHispanic artist in the world. The man dubbed “The singer’s singer” and “The man with the golden voice” clocked up a staggering 100 million sales in his lifetime. He was the first singer ever to sing on a James Bond film (From Russia With Love) and he contributed the score to that best loved of films, The Italian Job. In the Philippines alone, his version of My Way sold 8 million copies, outselling Sinatra’s by a country mile Frank sold a mere 300,000. Beatlemania had nothing on his reception over there (and even today, his son still receives a hero’s welcome). Produced throughout his career by Sir George Martin, in the 1960s and 70s Matt Monro’s hits encompassed some of the greatest popular music ever. From Russia With Love, The Impossible Dream, Portrait Of My Love, Softly As I Leave You, Walk Away, My Kind Of Girl, Yesterday, Gonna Build A Mountain…. just some of the songs that made him a household name. And then, of course, there was Born Free. Born Free was the song that firmly established Matt Monro in the hearts of the young and the old alike. Its opening notes forever conjured up a time and place African plains, endangered lions, the film with actress Virginia McKenna… the smooth mellifluous voice of Matt became synonymous with Born Free and the song was, and still is, a hugely iconic song in Africa. Now Matt Monro Jr pays tribute to his legendary father with a new CD, A Father’s Legacy, and a new show, The Matt Monro Story: One Voice. Encapsulating not just the story of his dad’s rags-to-riches life, it gives a unique insight into the man himself. The journey of this boy, who couldn’t read or write and yet had to support his family, is told in loving detail by his son, giving a glimpse into what it was like growing up in the Monro household. Video clips, home movies,

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even sequences where Matt Jr duets with his dad, all play a part in this celebration of the life and legacy of Matt Monro. Informative, entertaining and hugely enjoyable, this is one big event not to be missed. Running from February 4th to April 29th 2017, The Matt Monro Story plays 35 shows across the UK. Tickets are on sale now from all usual venues, priced at £21. Shows start at 7.30pm. Saturday 4th February - Richmond Theatre 0844 871 7651 Sunday 19th February - Hawth Theatre, Crawley 01293 553 636 Thurs 16th March - The Playhouse Theatre, Epsom 01372 742 555 Monday 27th March - Theatre Royal, Brighton 0844 871 7650

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Clue: 27 Across

Clue: 15 Down

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1. Ploy (6) 4. Requiring secret knowledge (6) 9. Disapproves (7) 10. Angry (5) 11. Land measure (4) 12. Perplexing (8) 14. Disney cartoon character (5) 16. Mournful poem (5) 20. Scorn (8) 21. Fencing sword (4) 24. Female relative (5) 25. Pills (7) 26. Unmarried (6) 27. Precious stones (6)

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1. Worldwide (6) 2. US military officer (5) 3. Unit of length (4) 5. Precipitation (8) 6. Astounding (7) 7. Come out into view (6) 8. Ordinary (5) 13. Celestial (8) 15. Lamp (7) 17. Parts of a play (6) 18. Catches sight of (5) 19. Creatures (6) 22. Fragment (5) 23. Woodwind instrument (4)

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Elmbridge Borough Council News

Greenbelt under threat...

A consultation currently underway led by Elmbridge Borough Council represents a major threat to the Cobham, Stoke d’Abernon and Oxshott local environment.

he Council is proposing the removal of Green Belt status from 3 areas in Elmbridge: the area covering Knowle Hill Park, Fairmile Park and the Scout Camp between Stoke d’Abernon and Oxshott; Chippings Farm off the Portsmouth Road in Cobham, and a third area in Long Ditton. In total, 9480 new homes need to be built by 2035 which represents a shortfall of 5755 above existing identified sites – it is this 5755 shortfall that would be met by building on green belt land.

with local infrastructure (roads and transport, drainage) and facilities (schools, medical etc) which would be unable to support thousands of new houses adequately. Traffic congestion in the area, for example, has become a big issue. A number of the local roads are little more than narrow lanes.

This public consultation started on 16 December and will conclude on 10 February 2017 • The Council is seeking the views of the public and individuals need to respond via the Consultation Portal - http://consult.elmbridge.gov.uk/consult.ti/ The Cobham, Stoke d’Abernon and Oxshott local lpsoc/consultationHome. Click on Read the Strategic organisations are justifiably concerned about the impact Options Consultation Document to read the report on their area. Cobham currently has approximately 2000 households and Stoke d’Abernon 640, so building Whilst the Government is pushing local councils up to 2000 new homes across the 2 sites would double nationally to address the housing problem, the the size of the communities. The local residents believe Government itself has stated that Green Belt designation the proposal would change irreparably and negatively should only be amended ‘in exceptional circumstances’ the semi-rural nature of the community and the and with ‘the support of local people’. Lodge your amenity of the neighbourhood. They also cite the issues views via the link above.

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Gardening Matters

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As I write, the rain’s tipping down, and although it’s a bit chilly, I’m ignoring the fact that it could well get extremely cold very soon. Which is a bit daft, because if you’re like me, a mixture of laziness, optimism and inattention could catch you unawares.

verything’s more attractive than getting stuck into the garden at this time, but there can hardly be anywhere that hasn’t suffered losses in freezing weather. Plants can be expensive to replace, so let’s get going before the weather gets worse. Terracotta absorbs water, which expands when it freezes, causing cracks and breakages. Even pots which claim to be frost-proof can be vulnerable, so try wrapping hessian around them to minimise the risk of cracking. Grouping pots together will provide protection, since less surface area is exposed to the cold. Raising them onto pot feet will ensure good drainage, plus their roots won’t be sitting in a pool of chilly, root-rotting water. In an ideal world, everyone would have a heated greenhouse where they could move tender plants. If yours

are in the ground, lay a thick layer of straw or bark around the roots as a mulch, or cover them securely with horticultural fleece. Cover your veg crops with fleece or cloches for protection, but remove cloches on warm days or the plants will bake….. and remember to replace them before the evening chill. Do we ever lag outside pipes and taps and bring in the hoses, eh, eh, EH???? No, because it’s a bore, and they often survive perfectly happily, but really, how long does it take to drag a hose inside to stop it splitting, or to wrap a bit of bubble wrap round a tap? Probably less time than it takes to find a plumber to deal with burst pipes. And hoses are expensive, so you’ll be kicking yourself. Trust me, I still have the bruises. Turn off fountains and water features too, and if you have fish in a pond, float a children’s ball in it to keep a small area ice-free so that

toxic gases don’t build up underneath. The birdies are very much in need of food in winter, as natural supplies run out. Place feeders away from areas where cats hang about and keep them replenished all the while the weather’s grim. Try to avoid removing seedheads on plants such as sedum and honesty for as long as possible. Encouraging birds into the garden also helps us gardeners because they eat insects and pests which would otherwise feed on precious plants. Finally, at this time of year, it can be very windy. Cut back any whippy stems on roses and other plants so that they don’t have to battle against the wind, and tidy up fallen branches/ escaped compost bags/watering cans/ food bins… oh. You now have a picture of my garden *hangs head in shame*. I’m off out there now….after I’ve just finished this coffee….and the newspaper.

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Bob Dylan’s Prize

When Bob Dylan recently won his Nobel prize for his song lyrics, it reminded me of a poll I conducted on my radio show long ago as to what was the most important, the words to a pop song or the melody. I can’t recall which element won, but it did throw up some classic instrumentals in no need of a lead singer’s embellishment. Some of those voiceless hits from the vaults included “Samba Pa Ti” from Mexican guitar great, Carlos Santana. This chilled-out recording was released in 1970. Another dreamy performance came from Santo & Johnny in 1959 entitled, aptly enough, “Sleep Walk”. By way of a contrast, Britain’s first ever American Number 1, “Telstar ”from The Tornados was produced and written by the legendary Joe Meek and was inspired by the emergence of the space race in the year of its release. My own favourite word-free recording also came out in 1962 from Memphis Tennessee’s Booker T and MGs’ “Green Onions”. This still makes me want to turn up the radio and turn down the lights for a bit of Dad dancing when it gets an airing, Another all-American recording that I mustn’t forget is the 1960 classroom command “Walk Don’t Run”. These chaps were America’s answer to our own Shadows, or Shads as they became known and loved, with hits such as Apache, “Foot Tapper”, “Wonderful Land”. Some great memories there, and fascinating to see the early 60s as the era that seems to have spawned most of the big pop tunes that have stood the test of time.

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1. Speed up, walking stick 2. 9th letter, sphere 3. Flesh, leg joint 4. Child, snooze 5. No money, characteristic 6. Metal jar, sign of sleepiness 7. Couple of medical personnel 8. Honey maker, purpose 9. School vehicle, young man 10. Honey-baked pork, twine

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February Car Review

Porsche Carrera

Ted Macauley test drives the Porsche Carrera S PDK and lets us know what it has to offer....

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et me start with a confession: I’ve got the hots and am passionate about sleek and curvy beauties. But rest easy, Elmbridge ladies, it’s none of you. I am an unashamed sports car worshipper, mad keen on the thundering, head-turning, brrmmm-brrmmm breathtakers. That is why, over the years - and to my eyewatering cost - I have been the envied and smugly proud owner - OK, show-off! - of three E-type Jaguars (two soft, one hardtop), a scarlet Lamborghini Espada, an Austin Healey, an MG TF and the frequent borrower of my best pal’s, the ex-world champ motorbike legend Mike Hailwood’s exotic Iso Grifo. I am currently sharing with Trophy Wife a fab Porsche Cayman, a fine mixture of style, finesse and panache. That goes for both TW and the car…. and that mention of the German legends, the patron saints of motoring pleasure, brings me to a point of worrying information: their Carrera is the most stolen car in the UK, according to a report that puts the immaculate flyer to the top of Burglar Bill’s list, well ahead of, say, Mercedes and Range Rover. Motoring specialist spokesman Roger Powell explains: “It comes as no surprise that the cars most at risk of being stolen are the prestige models. And that means the Carrera S.They are desirable to used car

buyers and targeted by the thieves because of the profit potential.” I hope that this revelation fails to force any potential buyer to abandon their dream when secure overnight lock-ups are used, keys carefully and safely hidden and never, EVER left in a parked car, not for the briefest of moments, especially with the engine running, while you pop your letter in a nearby postbox. Having got the scare story out of the way, I would like to move onto the supercar, one of my absolute favourites, with the hope that buyers will not be put off by the baddies. The newly innovative and updated series 2 991, the first 911 Carrera to be turbo-charged, rockets to the peak of perfection with its pleasing feedback from its 3-litre bi-turbo engine that returns a mighty 365bhp. Not that you dare do it without a resultant jail sentence, unless you are enjoying the freedom of a German autobahn, but it flows to a mindboggling 183mph and would give Lewis Hamilton’s F1 charger a scare. So what else is new? A double change in the latest 911’s cabin. It will have existing owners wishing they had hung on for a while on their latest buy-in. Firstly, there is a tinier steering wheel, a revised power steering system, snapped up from the GTs RS and Spyder, and it works superbly, giving what is a reasonably big car an even

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more agile feeling. Then it also has a switch which gives it double-quick access to the settings for Normal, Sport, Sport-Plus and other tailored requirements, according to your instant wishes, and needs to get going in a sharpish overtaking manoeuvre. Overall, Porsche, with their gift for making their lucky customers happy and content with their application of futuristic genius, have done it all again with the 911R. And I don’t know how they manage it. They have done it without confronting a buyer with a price tag usually labelled on supercars. But if you are jostling already to buy one, you’ll have a wait, because all the 911Rs are already sold out and right now are changing hands for loads more than the original price of £136,901. So, I would advise going for the standard Carrera S PDK with its amazing stopping ability on magical ceramic brakes and the absolutely stunning performance, with an almost unbelievable throttle feedback and comfort-on-the-go returns. It’ll cost you much less, without losing too much in accomplishment and style. If I sound like a drooling, star-struck fan, I make no apologies. And if my lottery numbers serve me right, our Cayman will find itself overtaken by a sibling Carrera. That’s a promise.

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Computer Tips

Good to know...

This guide about backing up our computers was written by Les Beer from Tecres in Leatherhead, which has been providing computer solutions since 1989.

We are often surprised that, in certain months of the year, we see an increased frequency in particular products failing: for example, in January, February and March, we see an increase in hard drives failing; in April/ May, it’s monitors and displays; in June and July, it’s networking and routers; in October to November, it’s printers. Obviously, a product can fail at anytime, but we have often seen this trend repeating. With this in mind, we are often surprised by the number of people who have the only copy of their cherished photos or significant information on a single external hard drive, which, you’ve guessed, fails. The recovery of data can be an uncertain, protracted and sometimes very costly exercise, and this is entirely avoidable. The two most popular backup routes to prevent this from happening are: 1: Backup to the cloud - this can be automatic and very low cost. We have a few simple-to-install options which require no intervention or user involvement. Or… 2: A local backup to a NAS device with multiple hard drives - a NAS or Network Attached Storage drive is a small box with, usually, 4 hard drives installed. The NAS divides your data across all 4 drives, meaning

that if one hard drive fails in the NAS, your data will still be available to use and access. By replacing the failed hard drive in the NAS, your data will be rebuilt by the NAS with no loss. A 4 drive NAS device with 4x 1Tb hard drives can cost as little as £500, making this a very cost-effective solution. And finally… Late last year, there was a Microsoft update which disabled all the networking on a machine. The fix is quite simple if you can follow 4 or 5 steps. For your convenience, we have detailed these steps on our downloads page on our website www.tecres.co.uk. If you would like us to carry out these steps for you, we are quite happy to do so, but we will need your machine in store.

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absorb cultural differences is just part of everyday life in an international school. A mix of nationalities in every classroom - for example, over 100 nationalities make up the ACS Cobham school community - brings together multiple perceptions and experiences. While many students are expatriates, it is local families who are enrolling in ever-increasing numbers, as awareness grows of the benefits that an international education provides. This diversity means that students establish lasting friendships with peers from around the world and readily share their experiences from their home culture or places they have lived. This naturally develops a global outlook which extends way beyond the classroom too: many ACS students have worked with international development projects in Nepal, Bulgaria and Namibia, for example, as well as getting involved with local community and environmental projects. International schools by definition have a unique advantage in helping students learn to see the world through othersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; eyes, and this grounding in their formative years, alongside gaining highly regarded qualifications, sets them up for successful futures anywhere in the world. To find out more about ACS Cobham, or to register for an Open Morning, visit www.acs-schools.com/opendays

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Hawthorn Leslie 3837 Preservation Society

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Do you remember the old blue locomotive at the rear of the Leatherhead Leisure Centre and have you ever wondered what happened to it?

ell, we, The Hawthorn Leslie 3837 Preservation Society, bought the loco and took it to the Lavender Line in East Sussex in 2011 where it is awaiting full restoration. It now stands in the car park at Isfield station, and is currently painted green. It was built in Newcastle in 1934 and worked at the Stewarts & Lloyds steelworks in Corby until withdrawal in 1969. Its works number is 3837 but the steel works fleet number was 16. It was moved to a number of preservation sites over the years, but was eventually purchased by a local businessman who presented it to the Leisure Centre in 1985 for static display in the water park area. All the boiler and cab fittings had been removed by someone before its arrival. It has been very hard work trying to raise funds for an unglamorous old industrial locomotive, and indeed trying to find enough volunteers to work on it, but we feel that it deserves its place as part of our industrial history, not just being written about, but in the flesh, so to speak. If you would like to help with the restoration, there are

several ways in which you can, as follows:• You can simply join our society. • Become a “hands on volunteer”. • Make cash donations. • Make goods donations for resale on our showstand. Model transport items are preferred, please. • Locate cab and boiler fittings to suit the loco. • We would like to bring the loco back to the Leatherhead area, so if you have some space to put it and be allowed to build a shed around it, we would like to hear from you, please. • Free access to a metal working workshop would be nice. • We really do hope that you can help us in some way. I for one look forward to hearing from you personally. Kind regards, Brian Davis, Life and founder member of HL3837PS.

Please note that this article is a shortened version of the original to fit the page. If you wish to see the original, or have any questions, please contact me by email at brian.davis1947@btinternet.com.

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OSCARâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S

DOG AND CAT GR OOMING PARLOUR After 8 years in Fetcham Oscars Grooming Parlour has moved to a larger premises in Bookham & we very much look forward 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 can enjoy the large, secure garden.

WE OFFER bathing, claw cutting, clipping, scissoring, hand stripping Pick up and drop off available at additional fee

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07596 724667

www.oscarsgroomingparlour.co.uk 6 Beckley Parade

Bookham | KT23 4RQ

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A local childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hospice needs an enthusiastic, reliable volunteer who can support the fundraising team with office duties, 1/2 day a week.

Tel: 0208 393 1935 or 07906 567646

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A local charity supporting victims of domestic violence is looking for friendly, calm & sympathetic volunteers to join their team. Full training will be provided

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Well-developed written and verbal communication skills are required for this role with a local charity helping resettle refugees within Elmbridge. This flexible role can be done at home.

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 87 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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Cleanability Domestic & Commercial Cleaning Service

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Call Sherry on

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Est. 1981

Esher-based company

We offer a full professional garden service Portfolio available - fully insured Design & construction

• • • • • • • •

Patios & pathways Driveways & brickwork Fencing & trellis Turfing & rotovating Clearance & maintenance All tree work & hedge cutting Planting out schemes & pruning Patio & driveway pressure washing

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Andy’s Gardening Services Ltd

01372 750570 or 07764 196790

sales@andysgardeningservices.co.uk

LOGS £45.00 for a mixed bag £70.00 for hardwood

www.andysgardeningservices.co.uk

TOPSOIL £50.00 for a bulk bag

WOODCHIP £20.00 for a bulk bag

Able Roofing ▲ New roofs ▲ Flat roofing ▲ Lead roofs ▲ Slates and tiles ▲ Chimneys repointed

▲ Guttering ▲ UPVC fascias & soffits ▲ Moss removal ▲ Valleys & flashing ▲ Exterior decoration

Free estimates | Fully insured Compton, Lower Farm Road, Effingham, KT24 5JL

Home: 01483 283137 Mob: 07930 733883

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The small, local, GREAT VALUE friendly garage between Leatherhead and Guildford

Specialists in all VW Group vehicles large and small. Audi, VW, Seat and Skoda.

Servicing & Repairs: • ABS brakes • Clutches • Tyres • Exhausts • Diagnostics • Air conditioning

Volkswagen & Audi Specialists including Seat and Skoda. We also repair other makes so please call with your enquiry.

Performance Tuning Increase your engines efficiency Free Loan Car Available while we carry out the repairs on your car Tel: 01483 285792 Email: info@ct-cars.co.uk www.ctcars.co.uk

Where to find us: Open View Farm, Epsom Road, West Horsley, Surrey KT24 6AP

Steve’s

Landscaping & Gardening Services

Private and commercial contracts.

• Garden maintenance • Tidy-ups and landscaping • Clearances • Brickwork and all • No job too small types of fencing • Patio block paving • Tree work

Bookham Chartered Physiotherapy Service

13 Cannon Grove, Fetcham Leatherhead, Surrey. KT22 9LG also at

Fairfield Medical Centre Great Bookham, Surrey. KT23 4DH For information, or to make an appointment, please call us on:

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email: BCPS@physiobcps.co.uk www.bookham-physiotherapy.co.uk

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Andy’s Gardening Services Ltd

01372 750570 or 07764 196790

sales@andysgardeningservices.co.uk

LOGS £45.00 for a mixed bag £70.00 for hardwood

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TOPSOIL £50.00 for a bulk bag

WOODCHIP £20.00 for a bulk bag

SundaySERVICES AT ST ANDREW’S CHURCH

FEBRUARY 2017

WEDS 1ST FEB

9.00am Morning Prayer 10.30am Baby Talk 7.00pm 14+ Youth Club

FRI 3RD FEB

10.30am Holy Communion

FRI 10TH FEB

10.30am Holy Communion 12noon Luncheon Club

SAT 11TH FEB

9.00am Marriage Preparation Day

SUN 5TH FEB

SUN 12TH FEB

4TH SUNDAY BEFORE LENT

3RD SUNDAY BEFORE LENT

8.00am Holy Communion 10.00am Family Service 6.00pm SAY it’s Sunday

TUES 7TH FEB

9.00am Morning Prayer

WEDS 8TH FEB

9.00am Morning Prayer 10.30am Baby Talk 7.00pm 14+ Youth Group

8.00am 10.00am 12.15pm 6.00pm

Holy Communion Parish Communion Holy Baptism SAY it’s Sunday

TUES 14 FEB TH

9.00pm Morning Prayer

WEDS 15TH FEB

9.00pm Morning Prayer 7.00pm 14+ Youth Group

FRI 17TH FEB

10.30am Holy Communion 7.00pm Men’s Curry & Conversation

SUN 19TH FEB

2ND SUNDAY BEFORE LENT

8.00pm Holy Communion 10.00am Parish Communion 6.00pm SAY it’s Sunday

MON 20 FEB TH

7.00pm Spiritual Cinema - The Third Man

TUES 21ST FEB

9.00am Morning Prayer

WEDS 22ND FEB

9.00am Morning Prayer 10.30am Baby Talk 7.00pm 14+ Youth Group

THURS 23RD FEB

2.00pm Mother’s Union 3.45.00pm Messy Church

FRI 24TH FEB

10.30am Holy Communion

SUN 26TH FEB 8.00am 10.00am 12.15pm 6.00pm

SUNDAY BEFORE LENT

Holy Communion Parish Communion Holy Baptism SAY it’s Sunday

TUES 28TH FEB

9.00pm Morning Prayer 9.00am 10.30am 7.00pm 8.00pm

WEDS 30TH FEB

Morning Prayer Baby Talk 14+ Youth Group Ash Wednesday Service

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

Further details available from: 01932 862109 er.jenkins@btinternet.com | www.standrewscobham.org.uk

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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.

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