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Depending on when you are reading this, I hope you all enjoy/ or enjoyed, a relaxing and calm Festive break. And let’s all look forward to good things happening in 2022! I am delighted to share that my little publishing business has finally ‘Come of Age’ as we enter this, our 18th year in print! How the months whizz by, as we leap from one copy deadline to the next. It really doesn’t seem like 18 years ago that I sat in my garage, at a make-shift desk, made from an old decorating table, and started work on issue number 1. I am delighted and very appreciative to still be in production today and this continues to be a very enjoyable and informative way to spend my working hours! Look Local has evolved over the years and I am very lucky to now work as a team of 3 - we don’t get to see each other in person as much these days, (due to Covid) but we connect daily via FaceTime or Zoom. I love working with my team, and I am very lucky to have such dedicated and hardworking people by my side. I take this opportunity to thank them, from the bottom of my heart. We have a selection of great competitions to look out for this month; the very popular Cash Prize Draw continues, as well as the chance to win a lovely history book written by Ashtead resident Joyce Hampton, and finally the chance to win tickets to see the very talented and very magical Mr Ben Hart! Ben is a popular magician. He was awarded the “Young Magician of the Year” in 2007 by The Magic Circle and has appeared often on British television. We are delighted to give you the chance to win a couple of tickets to see him live at The Dorking Halls. The Show is on Monday 17th January so do send your entries to us asap. Details within. Good Luck to all who enter! That’s it for this month! Have a good start to the year, With Warmest Regards,

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From Mountain Peaks to Thames Side Chic. This month we caught up with Melina, who lives abroad & so can’t be here in person to act for herself. What were you hoping to achieve? Melinda explains that asking Buy To Let Hunter to manage her flat in Richmond as a short-term serviced accommodation makes sense whilst she is spending time abroad. “I wanted to keep my flat, to maintain a toe hold in London, but it was a purely commercial decision to sweat my assets whilst I choose to live somewhere else.” She explains that she didn’t think too much about traditional pensions during her working life; instead, she mostly invested in properties in the 80s and 90s where she could afford them and by default she now depends on that rental income in her retirement. . Why did you choose BTLH? Melinda explained “The onset of Covid caused a dearth of options in the lettings market. The world suddenly changed in rental terms.” Melinda spoke to the agents who used to handle her property and found their model was no longer really fit for purpose, for her anyway. “I needed shorter lets so I can come and go from time to time.” The BTLH model is flexible and more cost effective for her needs:

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“The old agents were proposing a 25% charge on any rental income and then a range of expenses that add up to £500£600 for every letting!” Melinda was also unsure about the due diligence when the agents took references for her tenants as they always seemed to be outsourced – “BTLH have a much more personal and less algorithmic approach!” So, Melinda, what has your experience been working with BTLH? “It’s been very good!” she explained from Switzerland where she is looking forward to the coming ski season in her chalet up a mountain. She has a lot of girlfriends who got in to “buy to let” who are local so don’t need to rely as heavily on an agency as Melinda does. “I can trust BTLH to make the right decisions and it helps finance my lifestyle whilst retaining flexibility. Fancy a bit of a nomad retirement like Melinda? 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 Road, Richmond, London, TW9 1DH Advertising feature

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• Benefits from access to our school’s excellent resources. In January 2021, The Royal Kent Church of England Primary School in

Oxshott opened Ladybird Nursery, providing preschool education for 2, 3 and 4 year olds in the local community.

The Nursery is located within our school building and bene�its from access to our school’s excellent resources. Ladybird Nursery is a term time only nursery available for 15 or 30 hours, where parents can access Funded Early Education (FEE) for 3 and 4 year olds, as well as Funded Early Education for Two year olds (FEET funding). Parent funded two year old places may also be available.

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THE DOWNSMEN MALE BARBERSHOP CHORUS, Every Wednesday (except August), 7.30pm At the Methodist Church, Church Road, Leatherhead, KT22 8AY. We are a small and friendly group, keen to recruit new members. No musical knowledge or singing experience is required just come along and give it a try. For singing in close harmony - there’s nothing like it! Just turn up, or contact Gary Score on 01372 275177 for more information

BOOKHAM COUNTRY MARKET - Friday mornings from 10am - 11.30am Co-operative providing high quality goods from local suppliers. It is run by volunteers on a not-for-profit basis, providing a valuable service to Bookham & surrounding areas. Just come to The Old Barn Hall, Church Road, KT23 3PQ LUNCHTIME CONCERT SPRING 2022 - Wednesday 12 January 2022 - 1pm Jayson Gillham’s programme will include music by Chopin & Scriabin written when the composers were of very similar ages. Australian born Jayson is now based in London. He is an extremely engaging artist who thrives on connecting with audiences. Tickets: £15 Book: https://thelittleboxoffice.com/riverhouse/event/view/148989 BOOKHAM PANTOMIME - Fridays 21st & 28th - 7.45pm and Saturday 22nd & 29th - 2.30pm & 6.30pm. POSE return in 2022 with the well-loved story of Aladdin by Ben Crocker. Join us for lots of fun and laughter as we follow our friends into the desert, back to Cairo and narrowly avoid the consequences of Abanazar’s love potion. Tickets are available from the Box Office on 01372 454001 or 01372 458254 or from John Wadsworth Estate Agents MONTHLY RAMBLERS WALK AT POLESDEN LACEY - Wednesday 26th January, 9.30am Come with friends or make some new ones on this invigorating social stroll around the Polesden Lacey countryside. Taking place every 4th Weds of the month, this volunteer-led walk takes an hour & a half. Dogs on a lead are welcome. Email: polesdenlacey@nationaltrust.org.uk 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 Feb that you’d like mentioned in our what’s on, contact Ros (details on p3) before 9th Jan.

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Britain’s Got Talent Finalist 2019

BEN HART - WONDER The UK’s Award-winning magician’s welcome return UK TOUR 2022

We are delighted to offer you the chance to WIN A PAIR OF TICKETS to see Ben Hart perform live at The Dorking Halls, on Monday 17th January at 8pm as part of his 2022 Tour. To enter, simply email your name, magazine area & of course, your answer to: ros@looklocalmagazine.co.uk Competition closes 12th January 22.

Q: At what Age was Ben awarded the Young Magician of the Year award by the Magic Circle? Good Luck to all who enter - this promises to be a magical evening out! Britain’s Got Talent 2019 finalist, West End star and multi award-winning magician Ben Hart is delighted to announce that he is heading back to the stage with his Wonder tour in 2022 Expect Ben’s most mind-blowing and exciting magic in a show that shines a light on magic, life, the universe and the darkest corners of your imaginations. With the simplest of props, using the objects and minds of the audience, Ben Hart conjures an altogether new kind of magic.

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“Makes sceptics become believers” Broadway Baby “Unbelievable! That was unbelievable… Really… I’m shocked” Simon Cowell “THE LIVING EMBODIMENT OF MAGIC” David Walliams “Utterly enchanting” Daily Mail “Eye-Boggling…His Sleight Of Hand Is Extraordinary” Time Out Funny, subversive, often dark & always amazing, Ben has established a reputation for always creating wonderfully alternative magic. At the age of 16 he was awarded the prestigious Young Magician of the Year award by the Magic Circle & is one of the youngest ever members of The Inner Magic Circle (with gold star) - the highest level of the famous Magic Circle. He was nominated for the Time Out & Soho Theatre Cabaret Award in 2013.

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COMPETITION TIME

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If you or your children feel unwell and ‘over the counter’ medicines are not helping, then don’t wait for it to get worse - speak to your GP and it may avoid a trip to hospital at a later date. Keeping warm will also help you to stay well, particularly for older people, and you should make sure your medicine cabinet is stocked up with basics, such as paracetamol and a thermometer. Keep a good supply of your regular medications and if you need a repeat prescription, contact your GP. And remember, by continuing to practice the key safety behaviours we can help prevent the spread of Covid. * Let the fresh air in, or meet outside * Wear a face covering in crowded spaces or on transport * Test regularly, at least twice a week * Stay at home if you are unwell * Wash your hands * Continue to use the Covid-19 app

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General Crime Prevention ANGELA CHRISTIE, 13227 CRIME REDUCTION ADVISOR ELMBRIDGE

Back in 1829, Sir Richard Mayne, wrote, “The primary object of an efficient police force is the prevention of crime; the next that of detection and punishment of offenders if crime is committed. To these ends all the efforts of police must be directed”. What is interesting, however, is that this quotation from the longest ever serving Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police states that the “primary object” is the “prevention of crime”. Of course, there is an understanding that victims of crime want to see the offenders identified (detection) and punished but it does provide an indication of why I feel that crime prevention is a vital part of the role of the police within communities. My rather simplistic view is that it is impossible to prevent all crime - but we can do so much that may help deter it. From a crime reduction perspective, putting obstacles in the way of a would-be burglar can have a significant deterrent effect. It won’t prevent the burglar from carrying out their intentions but they can be made to think twice before targeting your home and property. Obviously, the importance of locking all doors and windows when your home is unoccupied is the first rule. From there, it is about putting in place measures that deter criminal activity. Having a good line of sight from the roadside to the front of your home is the first measure; lowering high hedges and creating a level of “natural surveillance” which will prevent a burglar being able to work without being observed. Consider putting up Dusk to Dawn lighting around

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