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What’s on in December Computer Tips Cobham Bookshop Reviews Cobham Community Gardens Music Matters Elmbridge Volunteers Church Services Puzzle Solutions Advertisers’ Index

Here’s hoping this season of cheer will be less restricted than last, and that we can look forward with a little more confidence and enthusiasm than last year! (#bookyourbooster!) There is certainly much more going on locally this time around, so proceed with caution and let’s just hope we can weather the storm, so to speak! Talking of storms, I’ve just spotted a weather forecast which predicts snow on 26th November! Very specific! Maybe by the time of reading this, you will know how accurate that was! Weather permitting, as I said, there is lots going on this month locally; we have a good selection of details for you to take a look at, many being festive events. Our What’s on page gives way, to a packed and enticing selection, and I really hope something there will ’take you fancy’. It is also wonderful to see that Conquest Art are up and running again. This is a lovely charity ‘inspiring people with disabilities and long-term health issues, to discover their creative energy and build self-confidence through art’. See page 16 for more on this… Panto news from The Barn Theatre on page 18 - and an update from Cobham Community Garden on page 30. I truly hope there will be something for everyone in this busy December issue… I wish you all a Happy and Joyous Festive period, keep well and enjoy yourselves.

From all (3) of us to all (many) of you:

A Very Happy Christmas!

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This month we caught up with Tracy & Simon, who recently saw their lovely two-bedroom property in Knaphill for the first time since their purchase was completed. BTLH had done the thing they do best and the house was looking smart and ready for some guest action. “Shall we move in?” they joked as they strolled through the door. Honestly, they would need to fight off the punters if they were serious, because we had so much interest on this smart, modern property before it was even listed, that we could have rented it four times over.

Why did you choose BTLH to find your investment property for you? “We were keen to outsource because we both have arduous jobs and work long hours – although we knew we wanted to invest in property, we also knew we wouldn’t be able to manage the process ourselves and were painfully aware that we could make mistakes. In short, we had the “investment will” but none of the expertise!” What were you hoping to achieve? “We see the house as being in lieu of Simon’s pension. Making an investment in property instead of shares we are aware that we might earn an annual surplus which would be all well and good but our priority is the longer term aim of owning a property which increases in value.” How have you found the process? “It has been very good overall –the initial phase was excellent, within two days we were looking at houses in general and Advertising feature

specifically this house. It was a no brainer.” “Adrian was very clear once we got in to the purchase there is a limit as to how much they can do to assist. We found then that we were chasing and working through things ourselves when it came to setting up the mortgage and arranging the transfer of the deeds for the purchase – but BTLH had great contacts for loans and solicitors. BTLH identified the perfect property within our budget and were very clear about how to proceed.”

What advice would you give? “Investing in stocks and shares can be rather sterile, investing in a property is a more emotional decision. We genuinely wanted to be involved in the process and already feel a connection with the house. That is exactly what we wanted, rather than be too remote or feel it was completely removed from us. Simon has always aspired to this sort of investment and felt the desire to do it at least once, and, frankly, we just didn’t know where to start. Going forward we now have a mixture of investments instead of being so limited. We look forward to maybe doing this all again!” Can BTLH help you find the perfect property? Get in touch & have a chat: 020 7550 9396 or hello@buytolethunter. com. For more info check out: www. buytolethunter.com. Quadrant Rd, Richmond, London, TW9 1DH

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this december SNOWSAURUS - until 9 January 2022, 10am - 4pm, Walk the trail and discover incredible statues including a huge Tyrannosaurus Rex! Painshill Park, Cobham, Surrey, KT11 1JE. For more info: www.painshill.co.uk/events/snowsaurus/

VISIT FATHER CHRISTMAS AT BOCKETTS FARM - until 24th December 2021 Meet Father Christmas in his magical workshop, Complete your Elf Passport, Make your own reindeer food, Step into the Giant Snowglobe, Enjoy the heated indoor play. Bocketts Farm, Young Street, KT22 9BS. Book now online at www.bockettsfarm.co.uk WINTER WREATH MAKING WORKSHOP - 2nd -4th December 10am - 4pm The Winter Equinox is a time for reflection of the passing of seasons. Join Renée Canter to make a Woodland Christmas Wreath to cheer us through the dark nights & cold days. painshill.co.uk ‘THE SNOWMAN’ - Sunday, 5th December 1.15pm and 3.45pm Live musical accompaniment by the pupils of The Yehudi Menuhin School. Tickets £12 include film screening, carols & a workshop - FREE for u18’s. Book online: www.themenuhinhall.co.uk WINTER FESTIVAL SHOWCASES - 6th, , 7th 8th December at 7.30pm Treat your friends & family & celebrate the Festive Season. Each showcase features a different programme. Tickets £18.50, FREE for u18’s, £5 for u25’s. Book online: www.themenuhinhall.co.uk CINDERELLA PANTO - Wed 8 to Sat 11 December. Curtain up at 7.45pm each night. LIVE PANTO is back at the Barn. “Oh no it isn’t!” “Oh yes, it is!” June Bland & her talented crew bring you a specially commissioned version of Cinderella with a local twist & all your old favourites, guaranteed to provide fun for all the family. www.thebarntheatremolesey.co.uk/boxoffice BOOKHAM CHORAL SOCIETY - Saturday 11th December, 7.30pm. Christmas Concert 2021 - Vivaldi’s Gloria and Christmas Carols. Music Director: Richard Robbins, Accompanist: Anthony Merryweather. St Nicolas Church, Bookham. Ticjets £12 (u18s: £6) BCS Box Office: 01372 375644, bcsboxoffice@gmail.com Please check before attending any listed events, in case of any changes to government guidance, regarding Covid restrictions. All entries appear on a first come, first served basis. Details of the above events are correct at time of print. If there’s an event in Dec that you’d like mentioned in our what’s on, contact Ros (details on p3) before 6th Dec.

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Conquest Art is a Charity inspiring people with disabilities and long-term health issues to discover their creative energy and build self-confidence through art. Our art group re-opened on 4th November and is held every Thursday from 10:00am-12:00noon at the Cobham Community Centre, Oakdene Road, Cobham, Surrey, KT11 2LY. No art experience necessary, all materials provided. First session is FREE, thereafter £3.00 per week which includes an annual subscription to Conquest Art. Come along and enjoy the benefits that art can bring, make new friends and have fun. For further information on becoming a member or volunteer please call 020 3044 2731 or email enquiries@conquestart.org

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May I thank our volunteers and supporters for all your help in 2021.

From Saturday 6th November, we will stop opening the garden regularly. Then we will open again on Saturday 5th March 2022 from 10.00am to 12 noon for the new growing season. Anyone is welcome to spend time at the garden in the winter outside these opening times. Looking ahead to 2022, we are hoping for a better season - like most local gardens, we lost all our tomatoes to blight, and the pigeons and rabbits enjoyed our peas and carrot tops! We would like to be able to hold events to attract more local volunteers, and welcome back schools and nurseries to our garden.

New Volunteers If you hear of anyone who might be interested in the garden, or could benefit from fresh air & exercise, please encourage them to make contact. One of us will open the garden at a mutually convenient time.

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I revel in the opportunity to secure a good deal in the car market - and to my mind there is no better or more welcome chance than the latest exciting bargain offer from Seat with their updated version of the Ibiza, first seen on the market 37 years ago. I would guarantee it is destined to be a best seller among those who, like me, revel in getting value for money and, at the same time, enjoy the practical benefits that accompany it. The brand new spanking Ibiza, at a sheer bargain asking price of £16,790, packed with perfection, generous standard equipment, low running costs and an excellent safety set-up, all adds up to an irresistible package. If my garage wasn’t already full to the brim I would certainly treat my deserving self to a pleasurable Christmas prezzie. When it first came on the scene its engine was built in collaboration with Porsche and its looks styled by super car designer Giorgetto Giugiaro. Okay, the latest version cannot name drop like that marvellous thinker and planner, but there is no denying it is all set for soaring popularity in the fiercely competitive tiny car market, with noted rivals like the Ford Fiesta, VW Polo and Skoda Fabia, there to overtake. Okay, so what are the main changes? Firstly the car’s interior was previously rather tired

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looking and drab - and overloaded with easily scratched plastics. To a degree that could still be a fair description for the entry-level models - you now can enjoy soft-touch materials on the dashboard and…wow-wee....a leathercovered, luxury steering wheel and handbrake. There is also impressive faux-suede upholstery available if you fancy it. They are benefits that to my mind put it well on a par with the popular Polo . So what else? The infotainment screen has been upgraded with a crisp and responsive screen and you may flick through the menus without hesitating, Seat has left its engine line-up and that’s okay because it keeps things simple and easy to make your choice. There are three petrol engines available producing between 79bhp, 93bhp or 108bhp. My personal preference is the middle option, badged 1.0 TSI 95, which pulls enthusiastically from low revs and gives 0-62mph and return in a fraction under eleven-seconds. In comparison the entry level is a bit of a struggler. It is a super-duper riding car that soaks up minor bumps in the road and guaranteeing to make your journey more comfy than, dare I say, the Fiesta or the Fabia. And, oh boy, does it handle well! One of the best in its class with plenty of feedback through the steering wheel and its body lean is well controlled with the expert sports suspension. This tempting hot contender amid the small car offerings is priced pretty much similarly to the Fiesta, but is cheaper than the Polo. And it’s rather generous standard fittings, with confidence-inspiring safety kit, allied to low running costs, ensures it all adds up to just the sort of deal and value for your hard-earned, you could be looking for. Take my word......

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We are noting a variety of different types of criminal activity across the County in recent months and I would like to take this opportunity to mention just two of them here. The first is the theft of vehicles that are fitted with a “keyless” opening system. There are two main methods of theft that we are seeing regularly. One is by using a relay device which is actually very simple to build and use. A lot of modern vehicles are fitted with a keyless system, so the vehicle can be entered and started without the need to touch the key. In basic terms this works by the key constantly sending out a signal, the car constantly searches for that signal and when in range the car then allows the vehicle to be entered and started. Unfortunately, what thieves have been doing is using a device to pick up the signal from the key and amplifying it, so the car believes the key is next to it and allows access, start the engine and driven away. Faraday pouches or a simple metal container can be used to prevent this by blocking the signal. Also, some manufacturers have recently changed their keys, so they now have motion sensors which, when left static, go into a “sleep” mode and no longer emit a signal. Unfortunately, this can’t be retro fitted so millions of cars are still vulnerable. We are also focusing on the increasingly widespread problem of catalytic convertor theft. This is becoming increasingly common across Surrey and would appear to be linked to organised crime. What is a catalytic converter? Catalytic converters (pictured) are fitted under the engine of a car. They help to filter dangerous gases

from the exhaust, using a catalyst to react with the exhaust fumes and change their chemical structure. What makes and models are more at risk? Some of the most common are: Honda Jazz; Toyota Prius; Lexus RX; Honda CRV; Toyota Auris Hybrids will always remain the most sought-after vehicle in this kind of crime as they have two power sources, an electric motor and a petrol or diesel engine, so their catalytic converters are used less frequently to process pollutants. That means the metals inside are less likely to have corroded, making them more valuable. How are they being stolen? Thieves use a jack to raise cars up onto two wheels, then slide underneath the vehicle and cut the catalytic converter off using an electric saw. It’s a quick process, and thefts can be completed in under a minute. What can be done to prevent it? Raising public awareness is vital – many people don’t realise what they’re seeing, thinking that a vehicle has broken down and the thieves are doing legitimate maintenance work. Catalytic converters can be fitted with locks, which will slow thieves down, and marked, which helps us identify them if they’re stolen. But the greatest deterrent is a swift police response.

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