Look Local Cobham & Oxshott by Look Local Magazine

LookLocal March 2022

Cobham & Oxshott

Your award-winning local community magazine

Delivered Free

YOUR BEST ASSET IS A GOOD PLAN.

CLOCKTOWER Financial Planning

ing practice, providing financial ears. Alistair Mann is a Chartered Personal Finance Society and a he Financial Conduct Authority.

nts 3 points of financialLeading security: Cobham’s

Financial Planning Practice; m needs advising clients for over 20 Years

al to deal with the unexpected nsure future income and to capital We create a plan give our clients 3 points of financial security:

simple1. butIncome comprehensive plan. to meet expenditure needs

ges to pension legislation; 2. Access to short term capital to deal with the unexpected be inherited without tax; 3. Appropriate investments to secure the long term be volatile; manage your finances & investments

If you think we can help we look forward to hearing from you.

is a good plan

hearing from you. We agree transparent www.clocktowerfp.com until you have agreed how we can help.

63400

01932 863400 office@clocktowerfp.com

Alistair Mann FPFS

Chartered Financial Planner Alistair Mann is a Chartered Financial Planner, Fellow of the Personal Finance Society and a pension specialist registered with the Financial Conduct Authority.

office@clocktowerfp.com

Welcome to our March issue!

35 30

The wind told the grass And the grass told the trees The trees told the bushes And the bushes told the bees The bees told the robin And the robin sang out clear… Wake Up! Wake Up! Spring is here! After a mixed bag of weather in February let’s hope March brings some brighter days and as the clocks ‘Spring’ forward an hour at the end of the month (Sunday 27th March) that will really make a difference, I’m sure! I hope like me, you are enjoying the beautiful spring flowers which have been popping up for a while now, always lifts the spirits! This year, more than previously, I think everyone is looking forward to getting out and about a bit more, and we certainly have a nice selection of events and activities building in our What’s On page, so do take a look and see if something catches your interest. We have so many fabulous groups and societies locally, maybe now is the time to try something new and meet new friends! Also included this month a couple of little competitions for your enjoyment! See pages 10 & 26 for details on these. Finally, do remember Mother’s Day on Sunday 27th March, it seems a little unfair that all us hard-working mums will get an hour less in bed that morning, but maybe breakfast in bed will ease the blow! Have a great month all, and stay well, Kindest Regards,

Crossword Puzzle

Ros

Cobham Bookshop Reviews

ROS REDFERN - EDITOR

16 22 24 27 28 34

What’s on in March

35 35 38

Church Services

Music Matters Computer Tips Elmbridge Volunteers Puzzle Solutions Advertisers’ Index

x AWARD WINNER LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE

WINNER COMMUNITY MAGAZINE

Next Copy Deadline 5th MARCH for our APRIL 2022 Issue phone us 01372 200 000 email us ros@looklocalmagazine.co.uk visit us online www.looklocalmagazine.co.uk like us on Facebook /looklocalmags follow us on Twitter @LooklocalMags

Care with compassion See the difference Porthaven makes at Hartfield House Book a visit at porthaven.co.uk or call 01372 239432

AWARD

WINNING

CARE HOMES

AWARD

WINNING

CARE HOMES

NURSING • RESIDENTIAL • DEMENTIA Hartfield House Care Home, 4 Hartfield Road Leatherhead (Sat Navs KT22 7TH) AWARD

WINNING CARE HOMES

4 Looklocal Magazine - March 2022

AWARD

WINNING

CARE HOMES

Carpets : Wood flooring and restoration : Amtico and Karndean LVT www.theprestigeflooringco.com

01932 866087

CASSELDEN’S SHOES www.casseldens-shoes.co.uk

HOTTER VANDAL LOAKE PADDERS

RIEKER J SEIBEL

DBEASYB ROHDE

COUNSELLOR / PSYCHOTHERAPIST

WELLINGTONS ALL SIZES SLIPPERS ALL YEAR

MBACP (Accredited) BA (Hons), MA

WIDE FITTING STOCKISTS 33 CHURCH ROAD BOOKHAM 01372 454022

Margaret Spice

Ashtead Leatherhead Practice

07876 592 019

Fully qualiﬁed - over 20 years of experience Bereavement Anxiety Depression Fertility issues Relationships And more…

QUALITY SHOE REPAIR SERVICE ALL TYPES OF SHOES REPAIRED

“NEETANDKWIK” Establised 1926 22 CRABTREE LANE, BOOKHAM, 01372 452434 WIDE RANGE OF UMBRELLAS, POLISHES & LACES

Only £895 for a fully fitted electric door.

surreycounsellor.co.uk

APPROVED

Gotta get a Garolla.

mspice@sky.com

Garolla garage doors are strong and solidly built. They’re made to measure in our own UK factories. The electric Garolla door rolls up vertically taking up only 8 inches inside your garage. Our expert installers will fit your new door and take away the old one so there’s no mess. Give us a call today and we’ll come and measure up completely Free.

GOTTA GET A GAROLLA NOW ONLY

£895

CALL US TODAY ON ��

WAS £1,354 INC VAT

WHAT’S INCLUDED WITH EVERY DOOR:

MOBILE ��

)5(( (;3(57 0($685,1* ),77,1* 7:2 5(027( &21752/6 $&2867,& 7+(50$/ ,168/$7,21 $9$,/$%/( ,1 &2/2856 )5(( ',6326$/ 2) <285 2/' '225

6 Looklocal Magazine - March 2022

Offer valid for openings up to 2.6m wide & inc: 2 remote controls, 55mm white slats, internal manual override.

www.garolla.co.uk

Appointments & Enquiries:

info@nikeshmalik.com

07950 982 732

www.nikeshmalik.com

Dr Nikesh Malik MBBS, MRCP, MD (Res)

Consultant Cardiologist and Interventionalist Clinical Lead for Coronary Intervention Dr Malik sees adult patients with a range of cardiac symptoms, including chest pain, breathlessness, palpitations, dizzy spells & blackouts. He also manages patients with cardiac risk factors, including high blood pressure & cholesterol. He has a particular interest in prevention & treatment of coronary heart disease.

Email: info@nikeshmalik.com call: 07950 982 732 (PA Karen) or visit: www.nikeshmalik.com

LOCAL CLINICS: Epsom Hospital - Dorking Road KT18 7EG Spire St. Anthony’s Hospital - Cheam SM3 9DW

Bring the fun of a hot tub to your own garden!

We provide the full set up and collection process, meaning all you have to do is enjoy the bubbles! It couldn’t be easier! Perfect for all occasions or just as an excuse to take some time out from your busy lifestyle!

website: www.bubbll.co.uk tel: 01342 393000 / 07842 860928 email: info@bubbll.co.uk instagram: @bubbll Looklocal Magazine - March 2022 7

Unearth your garden’s true potential We plan, design and build stunning garden landscapes and outdoor areas. Let us create a special space for you and your family to enjoy. Our fresh approach and our expertise from creating award-winning gardens gives you access to showstopping designs, whatever the scale of your project. • Planting • Landscaping • Patios & Stone Work

• Water Features • Outdoor Play Areas • Resin Bound Gravel

Planning a garden makeover or landscaping project? Give us a call

Award Winning Garden Design & Construction

www.boardman-gelly.co.uk Contact us for a free estimate: 01306 611 231 info@boardman-gelly.co.uk

A garden for all seasons

With a little forward planning, you can get maximum enjoyment from your garden all year round. Here are some tips for simple but effective updates… Bring the outdoors in - create a seamless feel between indoors and outdoors with clever use of ceramics, soft furnishings, coloured glass and textiles. Sustainability is key - use organic products instead of chemicals and choose the right plant for the right place for easy maintenance, optimum soil health and reduced watering. Nurture and nature - reduce stress and promote wellbeing with areas to relax and be still in. Energise with colour - contrast calming pastels with fiery accents in your planting; oranges, reds and yellows are striking combinations. Naturalistic planting - combine structured architectural plants with grasses and wild flowers for a natural look. Add pockets of planting to gravel pathways and borders. Successional success - choose plants which keep on giving: spring blossom; summer flowers or fruits; autumn leaves and berries; frosty winter seed heads - providing food and shelter for wildlife when they need it most. Contact Boardman Gelly on 01306 611231 or email info@boardman-gelly.co.uk to discuss your garden project and get a free estimate.

8 To advertise please email ros@looklocalmagazine.co.uk

LOCAL ELECTRICIAN

Installation of EV charge points now available

From re-wires, garden lighting, to jobs around the home. All certification issued upon completion Contact Toby: 07823 776957 tfelectricaluk@gmail.com www.tfelectricalservices.com

8 Hollyhedge Road, Cobham, Surrey KT11 3DG 01932 865 888 | reception@hollyhedgedental.co.uk

Professional, family friendly dentist located in the very heart of Cobham. • Routine check-ups

• Dental Implants

• Children’s Dentistry

• Invisalign

• Hygiene visits

• Cosmetic Dentistry

• Fillings

• Teeth Whitening

• Root Canal Treatment

• Veneers

• Crowns

• Treatment of Nervous Patients

www.hollyhedgedental.co.uk

FREE

examinations for children under 16yrs

(Parent/Guardian of child must be registered with us)

So if that’s what you want for yourself and your family, we’ll give you something to smile about.

Easily accessible from the A3 and M25, with ample parking in the public car park on Hollyhedge Road.

Saturday appointments available • For an appointment call 01932 865 888 or email

reception@hollyhedgedental.co.uk

To advertise please call us at 01372 200 000 9

COMPETITION TIME

A CHANCE TO WIN £25 IN CASH Somewhere within the pages of this month’s magazine we have hidden a flower for you to find. Search our pages, find the flower and simply email the page number it appears on, your road name and the magazine area where you found the flower to:

ros@looklocalmagazine.co.uk Closing date: Monday 14th March. Winner will be notified by email. One entry per household.

Easy Sudoku Puzzles by KrazyDad, Volume 1, Book 21

Sudokusudoku #3

8 2 5 7

8 9 3 0 4 9 5 8 6 7 3 9 2

3 7 8

3 1 6 6 2 4 2 1 7 2 4 5 6 7 5 8 6 3 3 6 2 1 4 6 3

Each row, column & 3x3 box must contain the numbers 1 to 9 just once. This can be done by If youapplying use logic you can solve- the puzzle without guesswork. logic you don’t have to guess! Fill in the blank squares so that each row, each column and each 3-by-3 block contain all of the digits 1 thru 9.

Need a little help? The hints page shows a logical order to solve the puzzle. Use it to identify the next square you should solve. Or use the answers page if you really get stuck.

10 Looklocal Magazine - March 2022

It is amusing that a virtue is made of the vice of chastity; and it's a pretty odd sort of chastity at that, which leads men straight into the sin of Onan, and girls to the waning of their color. -- Voltaire

4 2 9

Digi search 2 9 3 8 5 7 3 9 2 8 2 0 1 2 0 3 9 4 8 5 9 3 2 0 3 9 1 6 2 9 3 6 4 8 3 9 9 4 0 6 9 7 4 5 3 6 0 4 9 6 2 7 3 3 4 8 8 4 4 1 3 3 9 2 6 4 2 5 2 2 3 0 4 9 2 1 1 2 1 0 2 7 4 8 5 0 3 8 2 0 7 5 0 6 1 3 2 4 5 5 8 2 9 2 4 7 3 9 4 1 5 0 2 7 3 8 9 2 8 3 7 4 0 1 8 2 5 8 5 4 Find the hidden numbers - horizontal or vertical

13245, 22109, 27389, 32745, 33926, 34382, 39485, 45435, 62334, 74850, 76272, 82993, 83740, 85739

solutions page 35

50TH BIRTHDAY BED SALE YEARS

HAMSEYS HAS SOLD QUALITY BEDS AND MATTRESSES FOR 50 HEADBOARD EXTRA LEATHERHEAD STORE ONLY MATTRESS PURCHASE REQUIRED

LEATHERHEAD STORE ONLY MATTRESS PURCHASE REQUIRED

4’6” DOUBLE OTTOMAN BASE ONLY 3’ SINGLE £249.95 5’ KINGSIZE £349.95

£299.95

LEATHERHEAD STORE ONLY MATTRESS PURCHASE REQUIRED

£99.95

5’ KINGSIZE CLASSIC FRAME ONLY

AVAILABLE IN OAK AND WHITE FINISHES LEATHERHEAD STORE ONLY MATTRESS PURCHASE REQUIRED

3’ SINGLE HOWARD FRAME ONLY 4’6” DOUBLE SIZE £79.95

£49.95

LEATHERHEAD STORE ONLY MATTRESS PURCHASE REQUIRED

4’6” DOUBLE PALOMA FRAME ONLY 5’ OTTOMAN FRAME ONLY £149.95

£149.95

LEATHERHEAD STORE ONLY MATTRESS PURCHASE REQUIRED

5’ KINGSIZE NAPA FRAME ONLY LAST FEW IN STOCK.

£149.95

4’6” DOUBLE SANDRA FRAME ONLY LAST FEW IN STOCK.

£99.95

MANY OTHER ITEMS REDUCED IN THE LEATHERHEAD STORE!! LEATHERHEAD 20 - 30 North Street, KT22 7AT T: 01372 388 223 | www.hamseys.co.uk OPEN 9AM-6PM MON-SAT, 11AM-5PM SUN AND BANK HOLIDAYS. OTHER STORES BECKENHAM, CRAWLEY & WALLINGTON In store Only. Terms & Conditions Apply. Must be purchased with mattress. Delivery extra.

Bereavement Support Group The Brigitte Trust is running FREE structured 8-week bereavement programmes run by a professional facilitator for anyone in Surrey struggling with their own grief and bereavement.

Visiting people facing life limiting illness If you, a family member or friend is diagnosed with a life limiting illness it can be really hard to cope - not just with hospital visits and treatments but also practical tasks at home. It is often hard to share the many fears serious illness brings.

Volunteer One of the greatest gifts you can give is your time! We support people facing a life-limiting illness but we also need volunteer support. Contact us or visit our website for details on our free training courses.

Coffin Club Join us to plan your perfect send-off. A free 6-week course to learn everything you need to plan, execute and cost your unique end-of-life celebration. You can even purchase and decorate your very own eco reinforced cardboard coffin!

Email: Tel: Website:

admin@brigittetrust.com 01306 881816 www.brigittetrust.org

LET US PLAY! Mole Valley Silver Band is back. Ready for a full programme of concerts, we’re rehearsing new film and TV themes, classical arrangements and chart tunes. New players always welcome. If in doubt, our Training Band can finetune you - see a poster (right). All ages - currently the range is eight to well over the M25 speed limit! Just let band secretary Sarah Kent know you’re coming (01372 456176) and bring your brass instrument along or ask for a loan. Practice night is Monday in Dorking.

Concert details to come.

ookham BB ookham C hartered CB hartered ookham Bhysiotherapy ookham PP hysiotherapy CChartered hartered Service Service PPhysiotherapy hysiotherapy

E VALLEY SILVER MOL

TRAINING BAND Rehearsing Term Time Only Monday Evenings in Dorking

Come join our friendly training band anD develop your skills All Ages Welcome contact the band secretary

Sarah Kent skent150@tecres.net 01372 456176 www.molevalleysilverband.org.uk

Cannon Grove, Fetcham 1313 Cannon Grove, Fetcham Service

Service

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

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

Fairfield Medical Centre Fairfield Medical Centre Leatherhead, Surrey. KT22 9LG

also at KT23 Great Bookham, Surrey. KT23 4DH Great Bookham, Surrey. 4DH

also at Fairfield Medical Centre

information, or make ForFor information, orSurrey. toto make anan Great Bookham, KT23 4DH Fairfield Medical Centre appointment, please call on: appointment, please call usus on:

For Bookham, information, or to make Great Surrey. KT23an 4DH

01372 01372360175 360175 For information, or to make an appointment, please call us on:

01372 360175

appointment, please call us on: email: BCPS@physiobcps.co.uk email: BCPS@physiobcps.co.uk

01372 360175

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

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

Looklocal Magazine - March 2022 13

This month we caught up with Michelle Teixeira about her experience with Buy to Let Hunter. Buy To Let Hunter is a niche company offering investors a chance to purchase perfect small properties to rent on a shortterm, serviced basis in the dormitory suburbs. But who, I hear you ask, chooses to stay in a tiny property in Finchampstead? One of our guests, Michelle Teixeira, recently had a chat with us about her experience. How did you come to be staying in one of our properties? “We moved to the UK for work. We came to the UK with just a few suitcases of clothes and our doggies, and hopes for our new life. With no furniture or anything else, a managed short-term rental was perfect. It gave us breathing space.” How has the experience with the BTLH team been? “It has been amazing. Doing this blind, from thousands of miles away and with little to no idea on how or where to rent, BTLH become my trusted advisor and guide.” What has it been like staying in our property? “It was in perfect condition when we arrived with all the services offered and all working from the moment we walked through the door. Everything we could think of was waiting for us from spoons to towels. We felt at home and perfectly comfortable from Advertising feature

the moment we arrived.” What would you say to other people in your position? “If this is being read by anyone emigrating to the UK I would advise them to contact BTLH immediately! The UK rental market is extremely tough to navigate on a good day, but even more so if you add in the extra requirement of a pet friendly home. Renting through BTLH bought us the time and peace of mind to properly navigate the UK rental market for our ideal long-term rental whilst living in a secure and fully furnished home with all the amenities allows.” We are so pleased to be part of welcoming Michelle and her family to England. The owner of Michelle’s serviced home has earned double in rental, has the warm fuzzy feeling of providing a much-needed home with a hassle free, flexible investment. If you have a rental property which may benefit from converting to a serviced accommodation or if you would like to discover more about our business please read the whole series of interviews on the website.

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

what’s on

this march COBHAM FARMER’S MARKET - 4th Saturday of each month, 9.30am - 2pm At Surrey Markets we aim to bring you quality produce from the best local producers. Surrey Farmers’ Markets offer delicious, fresh and seasonal produce including: Fresh Meat, Eggs, Fish & Seafood, Seasonal Vegetables & Herbs, Freshly baked Breads, Cheeses, Savoury pies Local fruit juices, Seasonal plants, Cakes, Hand Carved Wood. www.surreymarkets.co.uk JAZZ CLUB - Sunday Lunctimes during March, 1pm - 4pm March 6th - John Maddocks Jazzmen. March 13th - TJ Johnson and his Band. March 20th - New Orleans Heat. March 27th - Gambit Jazzmen. £12 Entry, Old Barn Hall, Bookham. Mick 01444 243745 / mickywelstead@gmail.com VIVACE CHORUS - Saturday 26 March, 7.30pm presents The Best of Broadway, an evening packed with your favourite show tunes, at GLive Guildford! Including songs from Mary Poppins, Les Miserables, Wicked & West Side Story. Laugh, cry, stomp your feet - join in! See www.vivacechorus.org for full details. MOTHER’S DAY AFTERNOON TEA - Sunday 27the March, 12pm - 5pm Join us on Mothering Sunday for a relaxing afternoon tea in our dedicated function room. Adults £32.00, Children £15.50. To book tickets for this event visit: www.painshill.co.uk

save the date EASTER EGG STATUE TRAIL - April 2 - April 24, 10am – 6pm Giant, colourful Easter eggs are waiting to be found in the Painshill landscape this Easter.To book tickets for this event visit: www.painshill.co.uk COBHAM JUBILEE DAY - 4th June 2022 Cobham will be celebrating the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee on Saturday 4th June, on the Leg O’Mutton Field & will centre on a large picnic, with stalls, entertainment and food offerings as usual, finishing with the Duck Race. Enquiries from stall holders, entertainers or food suppliers should be directed to Deborah Langston: deborah.langston@cobhamheritage.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 April that you’d like mentioned in our what’s on, please contact Ros before 11th March.

16 Looklocal Magazine - March 2022

Michelle C Davis BSc(Hons), MChS Chiropodist/Podiatrist Appointments available at Cobham Day Centre Oakdene Road, KT11 2LY Our services are now back in action & fully operational, I look forward to welcoming you! To arrange an appointment, please call

07957 166173 / 01932 351103 (Home visits can also be arranged)

HPC Registered: CH11842

Looklocal Magazine - March 2022 17

F U N E R A L D I R E C TO R S & M E M O R I A L S TO N E M A S O N S

Robert, Chris, Andrew & Michael Lodge

OU R FAMILY H E L PIN G YOUR FAMILY

“The staff at Lodge Brothers have been sympathetic, understanding and supportive. They were with us every step of the way throughout a very difﬁcult time and we are and will be forever grateful for their support.”

For over 240 years, seven generations of the Lodge Family have been privileged to help local families in their time of need. We provide all funerals, whether modern, traditional, green or alternative, with care and compassion.

Mr Robinson

COBHAM 3 Hollyhedge Road

01932 450360

Also at Thames Ditton, Esher, East Molesey,

ASK ABOUT OUR PRE-PAYMENT FUNERAL PLANS

Walton, Weybridge & West Byﬂeet FLORAL TRIBUTES

•

FUNERAL PLANS

•

W I L L S & P R O B AT E

BLOCKED DRAINS CLEARED FAST Drains Internal/External High Pressure Jetting Blocked toilets and Sinks Emergency Plumbing and Leaks New Boilers and Repairs

CCTV Surveys No Additional Charges on evenings & weekends Fully Qualified Engineers covering your area Insurance Work Undertaken

SENIOR CITIZEN & NHS DISCOUNTS

CALL OUR FRIENDLY TEAM 24/7

640776

NO CALL OUT

CHARGE

01932 482656

FREE

“Excellent” - Oct ‘21

QUOTES & ADVICE

No1 PHD Limited Head office; Suite 11, Branksome Park House, BH12 1ED

RALLS IT Computer Problems? Hardware and IT Technical Support Computer set-up and installation Virus, Spyware and Malware removal Solid state (SSD) hard disk upgrades Computer rebuilds and maintenance Cloud backup and data transfer Wireless printer installation 38 Years Exp. Free Call Out Home Visits £35 Per Hour

Steven Ralls - 07967 666239 ralls.it@virginmedia.com www.rallsit.co.uk

TREE CUTTING / PRUNING HEDGE CUTTING GARDEN SERVICES & CLEARANCE TREE PLANTING / STUMP REMOVAL PRESSURE WASHING & MORE

Billy 07745145433 thegreenoutdoors@hotmail.com Looklocal Magazine - March 2022 19

Moleside Probus Moleside Probus meets in Cobham but we come from all over this corner of Surrey. Our motto is Retirement Is Only The Beginning.

You’ll see what we mean in action when you visit:

www.molesideprobus.org

“I realised I’d have to learn how to stop working if my retirement was going to go well. I couldn’t have found a more friendly club to help show me the possibilities.”

“Through has intro have a w we would

Michael, Re

Philip, Business Manager on brink of retirement

“I appreciate the relaxed atmosphe Moleside Probus and its non adher any stuffed shirt approach. It is a p group of fellow travellers.” Alan, Retired Specialist Timber Merchant

Retirement is only the beginning ...

“I heartily recommend our club because it caters, on all our adventures, for single members, couples and the widows of previous members.” Ray, Retired Civil Servant

h all the interests that Moleside oduced me to, my wife and I now wonderful circle of local friends dn’t have met any other way.”

etired Orthodontist

“I still play golf but suspect that won’t last for ever. The fun that I get from being part of Moleside promises to go on for much longer.” Kris, Retired General Manager, Hi Tec Company

ere of rence to positive “When I retired I felt really isolated. What a godsend to join a welcoming & lively group to share such a wide variety of life’s experiences.” Roy, Retired Engineer & Music Lover

crosswordpuzzle Clue: 9 Across

Clue: 12 Across

Across 1. Shade of meaning (6) 4. Not so fast (6) 8. Eye shield (5) 9. Employees’ restaurant (7) 10. Link (7) 11. Awry (5) 12. French cheese (9) 17. Stone carver (5) 19. Malicious retaliation (7) 21. Abbreviate (7) 22. Requirements (5) 23. Quiet, modest and wellbehaved (6) 24. Soldier on watch (6)

22 Looklocal Magazine - March 2022

Clue: 9 Down

Down 1. Tyro (6) 2. Toxic element (7) 3. Slice a joint (5) 5. Leaking (anag.) (7) 6. Edible mollusc (5) 7. Fame (6) 9. Boat with two hulls (9) 13. Watch carefully (7) 14. Trig ratio (7) 15. Entertained (6) 16. Liverpool’s river (6) 18. Tempest (5) 20. Meeting place (5)

Clue: 16 Down

Solutions Page 35

e: ben@howellrs.com w: www.howellrs.com Garden 79 Stag Leys, Ashtead,House Surrey,&KT21 2TL

Acr 7. 8. 9.

DECORATING

10.

DOMESTIC & COMMERCIAL INTERIOR & EXTERIOR

13.

11. 15.

01372 - 454867

17.

20.

www.trestledesign .co.uk

21.

Free Estimate

23.

Excellent References Established 30 Years Contact us today!

24.

Do 1. 2.

Looklocal Magazine - March 2022 23 3.

Violently fast stream of water (7)

Book Reviews MARCH 2022 ‘Mrs Death Misses Death’ by Salena Godden (paperback £8.99) Set in contemporary London, this novel blends the varied life of the city with reflections on how lives end and what lies beyond. Mrs Death might not be the archetype you have in your mind for the collector of lives, but she is who she is and she is exhausted. She befriends Wolf, a struggling young writer, who begins to set down the memoirs of Mrs Death as she shows Wolf glimpses of the times and places she has moved through. Written with verve and warmth by poet Salena Godden, this novel was shortlisted for the Gordon Burn prize. ‘Rose Nicolson’ by Andrew Greig (hardback £18.99) A fascinating novel which starts in Edinburgh in 1574. Mary Queen of Scots has fled to England where she is held captive leaving her son James VI on the throne with the real power in the hands of the regent, Earl Morton. It is a time of great transformation and uncertainty in Scotland with the Protestants dominating but many have not given up hope of restoring Mary to the throne and returning Scotland to the Catholic church. A really engrossing complex novel of high politics that’s surprisingly easy to read. ‘The Stoning’ by Peter Papathanasiou (hardback £16.99) A debut Outback crime novel by Peter Papathanasiou. Detective George Manolis is sent to the Outback town where he grew up to investigate the horrific death by stoning of a popular schoolteacher. He arrives in Cobb to find it a dusty landscape, truly derelict with locals who have mostly turned to drink or drugs, and where the local refugee centre is being blamed for the brutal murder. The story deals with a lot of current but difficult issues regarding immigration, racism and misogyny, which it manages to do in a sympathetic yet realistic way. In unravelling the truth behind the crime the novel deals with these socially relevant topics wrapped up in a wonderfully paced plot alive with real characters.

: 01932 862903 : info@cobhambooks.com : www.cobhambooks.com : 12A Anyards Rd, Cobham, KT11 2JZ

We specialise in: New roofs, slate & tiled roof specialists

remedial roofing •provided or intended for people with roof issues and deficiencies.

“remedial rooﬁng”

All roof repairs, moss removal & gutter clearance

Flat roofs, traditional felt & GRP fibreglass

New uPVC fascia, soffit & guttering systems

Recommended, vetted & monitored local traders and service providers. Recommended by previous

ALL WORK

GUARANTEED

Average score 10/10

customers, vetted by Checkatrade, monitored via customer feedback. Obtain an up-to-date report of remedial roofing on www.checkatrade.com

Call us today for a FREE quotation on:

01932 932736 | 07852 833802 info@remedialroofing.co.uk www.remedialroofing.co.uk

Looklocal Magazine - March 2022 25

upstream, journey times were unpredictable. There is a sixteenth-century document stating that the state of the river was becoming a danger to navigation due to the pollution of the water and the damage to the banks. Flooding has always been a problem and as far back as 1504, money was being left to defend the parish from flooding by the river. The area at the southern end of the High Street where the war memorial now stands was Shepperton village sign. marshy land prone to flooding and Lord’s Bridge wasThe built to try to alleviate the problem. 'Copyright, Amberley Publishing, All Rights Reserved' Lord’s Bridge was first mentioned in a document of 1604, and there is a mention in the 17 Manor Court Records dated 1 October 1651 stating that ‘the two bridges called Mayes Bridge and Lords Bridge are in great decay, the jury humbly desire the lord that they may be speedily repaired.’ Despite these footbridges being built to enable the residents of Old Shepperton on the south side to get to the High Street area on the north, it would appear that this wasn’t always possible. At times of flooding, people used their initiative and apparently boys used home-made stilts to ‘run errands’ through the floods. In 1822, large'Copyright, areas of low-lying Amberley Publishing, All Rights Reserved' land were flooded and punts were used to convey people stranded by flood water to and from their homes. In 1894, flooding was so bad, it was recorded that a punt could be taken over the roads from Walton bridge to Chertsey bridge without getting grounded. Lord’s Bridge disappeared in 1987 when Shepperton’s Western bypass was constructed. The Shepperton war memorial stands on the roundabout subsequently created at the southern end of High Street.

COMPETITION TIME SECRET SHEPPERTON

5. Secret Wartime Shepperton

ron Age r crossed invaders, t’s always s Charles otagonist orlds, the eat rays.

The pocket park by the former Lord’s Bridge. The Shepperton village sign.

d D’Oyly Richard at a time und. This he world Secret_Shepperton_Final.indd 17

10/11/21 7

Jill Armitage

The High Street looking north from the former Lord’s Bridge.

The pocket park by the former Lord’s Bridge.

Local men ready for action.

SECRET SHEPPERTON

‘SECRET SHEPPERTON’ explores the history of theDuring large village from its early origins as the Second World War, the people of Shepperton faced the same problems as in Britain: wartime rationing, call-ups and the constant threat of an Iron Age settlement nestling on the banks of the everyone RiverelseThames. It’sshortages, the place where enemy attack. Living on the river also brought other problems. Barrages were placed on Caesar crossed the river in 54 AD. Subsequent riverthefinds reveal that this area regularly straight sections of the river and in some places, like the stretch between Hampton and Sunbury, barges were moored in a line down the centre of the river to prevent encountered invaders like the Saxons, who grazed sheep here and consequently called it enemy sea planes or gliders landing. Members of the Home Guard were often part of the Upper like ThamesTurner Patrol, who used theirConstable, own boats to cruise the river at night checking Shepperton. It's always been a place that attracts artists and and for any unaccountable or suspicious activity. It was a law that anyone who owned a writers like Charles Dickens and J.G. Ballard, who wrote the 'Unlimited Factory' init being used for dinghy had to take the oars out everyDream evening before dusk to prevent purposes. which his protagonist gains energy by phagocytizingclandestine thethepeople of Shepperton. Inlarge H.G. Along river from Hampton to Shepperton there are reservoirs on both banks supplying water and to London. If the the enemy had been able to into breach these, Wells' ‘War of the Worlds', the Martians destroy Shepperton turn Thames a the result would have been disastrous as we know from the destruction caused when dams in the Ruhr Valley were breached, destroying Germany’s industrial heartland. The famous 1955 film inferno with Secretboiling Shepperton explores the history of the their town fromheat its early rays. origins as an Iron Age Secret_Shepperton_Final.indd 17

Secret_Shepperton_Final.indd 15

10/11/21 7:57 AM

10/11/21 7:56 AM

The Dam busters tells the story. There were gun emplacements by the locks and although they probably helped prevent large-scale destruction of the water supplies, they did not prevent the lock keeper’s house on Shepperton’s Lock Island being destroyed by a bomb when it took a direct hit. Now there is just one house on Lock Island, the lock keeper’s cottage built in 1900 for the foreman of the Conservator’s depot, which at that time was located on the island.

settlement nestling on the banks of the River Thames. It’s the place where Caesar crossed the river in AD 54. Subsequent river finds reveal that this area regularly encountered invaders, such as the Saxons, who grazed sheep here and consequently called it Shepperton. It’s always been a place that attracts artists, such as Turner and Constable, and writers such as Charles Dickens and J. G. Ballard, who wrote the Unlimited Dream Factory in which his protagonist gains energy by phagocytizing the people of Shepperton. In H. G. Wells’ War of the Worlds, the Martians destroy Shepperton and turn the Thames into a boiling inferno with their heat rays.

In the 20th century, Shepperton was dubbed the playground of London and Richard D'Oyly Carte bought an island here to build a mini version of his Savoy Hotel. In 1931, Sir Richard Burbridge, Chairman of Harrods, sold his Shepperton mansion to Norman Loudon at a time when 'the pictures’ were in their infancy but a new fad was catching on - films In the twentieth century Shepperton was dubbed the playground of London and Richard D’Oyly Cartewith bought ansound. island here toThis build a mini version of hisforerunner Savoy Hotel. In 1931, Sir was the ofRichard Shepperton Studio, still operating today and known Burbridge, Chairman of Harrods, sold his Shepperton mansion to Norman Loudon at a time The onHollywood of England. when throughout ‘the pictures’ were in theirthe infancy world but a new fadas was catching – films with sound. This Secret_Shepperton_Final.indd 63

was the forerunner of Shepperton Studio, still operating today and known throughout the world as the ‘Hollywood of England’.

Jill Armitage

Available from https://www.amberley-books.com priced at £15.99. Also available as Kindle, Kobo and iBooks formats. To WIN £15.99 a copy of the book, simply answer the following question:

ISBN 978-1-3981-0716-8

WHO CROSSED THE RIVER IN 54 AD? 9 781398 107168

www.amberley-books.com

Email your answer to ros@looklocalmagazine.co.uk. Entries close Monday 14th March.

26 Looklocal Magazine - March 2022

10/1

MUSIC MATTERS VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

QUIZ

QUESTIONS:

1. In 1961 who sang “Mama Knows Best”?

to assist our members at our weekly inclusive drama, dance, media, music & art workshops in Leatherhead & Cobham.

For more information call 01372 650908 or visit

www.freewheelerstheatre.co.uk Charity No. 1142638

2. What sort of coat did Momma sew for Dolly Parton? 3. Who changed their style to sing about Mama? 4. Who sang of Mother’s Pride in 1990? 5. Which song contains the lyrics “Mama, just killed a man”?

Oxshott & Cobham Music Society 9 MARCH, 8PM: Manu Brazo,

6. Who sang lead and played the guitar for the Mothers of Invention?

virtuoso saxophone, with violin & piano. Albéniz, Bartók, Bruch, Monti (czardas) & more

7. Which generation was “Dancing with Myself”?

26 MARCH, 2.30PM:

8. Who suggested that every generation blames the one before? 9. Justin Bieber released a track about his Mom on 2012. What was the title? 10. Whose Mama “likes the roses"? Take it Easy with David Smith on Surrey Hills Community Radio every Wednesday 5pm - 7pm. PUZZLE SOLUTIONS PAGE 35

Pixels Piano Quintet an afternoon of Schubert, Mozart & Taneyev Venue: Holy Trinity Church, Claygate, KT10 0JP

Full details at

www.ocms-music.org.uk Tickets: £20 / Children & students u26 - FREE NHS discount Tickets at the door - or via

0208 398 4377 / wegottickets.com Looklocal Magazine - March 2022 27

Wifi solutions- getting covered The requirements to have better coverage for your wifi appear to be increasing daily, especially with more devices requiring internet connection than ever before, yes this could be upstairs in the kids bedrooms, in the study or in the new garden office. There is a product which is low in cost, simple to install, works brilliantly and offers some really useful features- which really makes you ask “why did I not do this before?” The specific product I am referring to is the TP Link Deco E4 - 3 pack and costs just £150.00 As its name implies the kit consists of 3 units (transmitters), one unit plugs into your router with the other two units linking between themselves, usually they are positioned in areas near where you have signal weaknesses. The system uses “MESH” technology and this in short means that as you move between different areas the transmitters cover, the transmitter with the stronger signal will take your connection to ensure you always have the strongest and most resilient connection. This also means you have the same wifi network covering the whole property, making the connection of devices much simpler. We have sold many of these units and have been impressed with how simple they are to setup by many non technical home users- usually they are up and running within 10 minutes. We best recommend the use of the free smart phone/ tablet app, which helps you setup the units quickly, and offers many useful facilities like “bedtime” mode, which turns the wifi off at predetermined times and days of the week. You also can also setup different Wifi active times for different devices. For example your 10 year old child can only have wifi access until 7pm where as your 16 year old childs device can have access until 10pm. With some of the apps you can also “content control”. This can block access to unsuitable websites from specific devices by category like “adult content”, or “firearms content”. You can specify specific websites you may want to block by typing in the website address.

Know your stuff…..

Recently we have been reporting on the number and type of scams. We feel a large part of the scammers success is that they catch you when you are least expecting their call, and logic and reason just go straight out of the window. For example, a common scam is where they call supposedly being BT, and saying your Broadband is reporting problems. They obviously use BT as they are the UK’s largest Broadband provider, but if you are with Virgin Media or Talk Talk or TecRes, why would BT be calling you to discuss the service they do not provide? The simple answer is they wouldn’t be! We urge you to always be vigilant and sceptical on these calls. Do not enter into a detailed conversation with the caller. Stop the call by hanging up and don’t use your phone for 5 minutes (as this will terminate their call). Should you have any concerns independently find the phone number of the firm in question and call them yourself- it is very rare that these “big” firms will be calling you.

This guide was written by Les Beer, from Tecres in Leatherhead, who have been providing computer solutions since 1989.

28 Looklocal Magazine - March 2022

~Surrey’s favourite Computer Store~ 14 North Street, Leatherhead tel: 01372 - 370300 Monday - Saturday 9:00 - 5.30pm

Please note: Product supplies have been severely disrupted during the CV-19 period, items listed are accurate at the time of publishing We have a vast stock of laptops, which are for ever changing- please call us for the latest offerings like this

Asus X515 notebook with 15.6” display, Intel Core i5, 512Gb SSD drive 8Gb Ram, 15.6” HD display Windows 11 Ready

Perfect home and office printer,

Epson WF-3820DWF

Printer, Copier, scanner- print from your smart phone and tablet. Very low running costs due to large cartridge capacity

ONLY

ONLY £590.00 TecRes Custom build All in One PC Fast, Sleek and Powerful. 27” LED Full HD display. Intel Core i5 9400 CPU, 8Gb Ram, 512Gb SSD drive, option for further hard drive to be added, Inbuild speakers, webcam, wifi and Bluetooth

ONLY £825.00

Ex Demonstration Apple MacBook Pro 13” Last years model With Core i5CPU, 512Gb SSD 8Gb Ram, Retina display

£135.00 Extend your Home Wifi Easy to setup, simple to use, fully expandable

ONLY

£150.00

FOR THE KIT

New Apple iMac 21.5” Display 8Gb Ram, 256Gb SSD, 4k Retina display, Wireless keyboard and mouse

ONLY

ONLY £1299.00 £1350.00 YOUR APPLE & PC SOLUTION CENTRE Onsite & workshop repairs, upgrades, virus removal, data recovery

01372-370300 | www.tecres.co.uk | sales@tecres.co.uk Retail store open Monday to Saturday 9:00am to 5:30pm

14 NORTH STREET | LEATHERHEAD SURREY | KT22 7AW

CHECK OUR OUR CURRENT JOB VACANCIES AT WWW.TECRES.CO.UK/JOBS

Skoda FABIA ESTATE

Long gone are the jokey days when any mention, or sight, of a Skoda stirred a snigger - or provoked dismissive remarks on its very presence. And when the brand spanking new fourth generation fab, fabulous Fabia estate is proudly paraded by its shrewd buyers in early Spring its reputation will be further enhanced. And well deserved.... As a fine example of quality and full value for money this stylish contender is the first Fabia to exceed four metres with leg room aplenty and add-ons galore to ensure it is a comfort zone on the move whatever the length of the journey motorway or country-lane wise. The redesigned challenger offers a tasty choice of four enjoyable frugal one-litre three-cylinder petrol engines varying from 65 to 80,96 and 110 hp. Upcoming pretty soon will be the range-topper 1.5litre 150hp model with four trim levels with prices varying from £15,305 for the entry level Hatch S version with a five-speed manual gearbox. In addition there is the SE Comfort for £17,195,

30 Looklocal Magazine - March 2022

CAR REVIEW BY TED MACAULEY

the SEL £19,380 - and rather bizarre, but attractive, all black version aimed to tempt those of us who enjoy fiddling with gadgets. I really revelled in its mysterious look with its black door mirrors. Every excellent example, save the S, will offer a choice of 5 and 6-speed manual and 7-speed automatic gearboxes, ensuring their nippiness and ease of control at a comfy and smooth pace without any scary acceleration. It is the first Fabia to have a heated windscreen and steering wheel - and in EuroNCAP crash-bang-wallop safety tests it easily coped and won all five stars.It also has wheel options that range from 15in to 18in alloys. Its infotainment screen is yet another breakthrough, and its boot...wow...is huge and flexible, 380 litres, and with the rear seats down that expands to 1,190 litres. And, guess what? The ever-so thoughtful designers have fitted an umbrella in the door. The Czech design team have come up with a real winner - jammed packed with practical benefits. And all at a bargain price....

We now accept all major credit & debit cards

www.roofsofesher.co.uk

Cleanability

N.J. Ricks Interior and exterior

Painting & decorating Working locally since 1986 References available

01372 843220 07889 844459 ricks539@outlook.com

15, Littleheath Lane, Cobham, KT11 2QG

Domestic & Commercial Cleaning Service

• Friendly and reliable

• Staff fully insured

• Ironing service also available • References available on request

Call Sherry on

01342 842628 or 07855 340929 Looklocal Magazine - March 2022 31

Oxshott Village WI The first meeting of Oxshott Village WI was held 40 years ago in January 1982 and almost exactly 40 years on, our members celebrated their Ruby Anniversary! The hall was ablaze in colour as most ladies wore red and the tables were adorned with red cloths and red cyclamen. Maggie welcomed two WI Advisors, Chris Wilson and Chris Butterfield along with two ladies who had previously been members and several visitors. Maggie Day, the present President, and Liz McGibbon who

was President in 1982 cut a beautiful cake which was made by Sue Smith, a talented member of the WI. Members were served with a glass of ‘fizz’ and we toasted the future of Oxshott Village WI. The afternoon was drawn to a close with tea and cake, followed by the raffle of baskets of primula. We now look forward to a year of interesting speakers and partaking in our various clubs. Craft Group, Walking Group, Book Club and our monthly Pub Lunches. Our monthly meetings are at 8pm on the third Tuesday of the month in Oxhott Village Centre and new members and visitors are always welcome. Liz McGibbon - lizmcgibbon@btinternet.com

HI DESIGN - The Company You Can Trust for Landscaping & Paving

WE PROMISE TO BEAT ANY GENUINE LIKE-FOR-LIKE QUOTATIO ALL WORK FULLY GUARANTEED

Create a showpiece outdoor living space to impress and entertain your friends and family. Stunning patios to use all year round, decorative edgings, walls and steps to create different layers.We offer resin bonded or bond paving, artificial grass, fencing, gravel, resin, patios & pathways. Call for a chat and we will gladly guide you and help you with your design ideas. Small or large projects undertaken.

07835 191799 or 01932 800734 info@hdlandscapingandpaving.co.uk | www.hdlandscapingandpaving.co.uk 32 Looklocal Magazine - March 2022

S S SURREY ROOFING GRO SURREY ROOFING GROU R RSR SURREY ROOFING GROU SURREY ROOFING GROUP URREY ROOFING GROUP SURREY ROOFING G S R SURREY ROOFING GRO SURREY ROOFING GROU S SURREY ROOFING GROU G G SURREY ROOFING GROUP R SURREY ROOFING GROUP G S R GRGGGGGRG SURREY ROOFING GROUP

From just a broken an roof entire roof we cover allroofing of roofing From just a tile broken antonew entire new roof we cover allofofaspects of roofing atile broken toaentire antotile entire roof we allroof ofaspects roofing From abroken broken totile entire new wenew cover all aspects just ajust anantile roof we cover all aspects roofing FromFrom justFrom ajust broken totileantojust entire new rooftilenew wetocover allcover aspects ofaspects roofing From broken an entire new we cover all of a abroken toentire anto entire new roof we cover all aspects ofaspects roofing FromFrom just broken tile totilean roofnew we cover all roofing Fromajust just broken title annew entire roof we aspects cover allofaspects of ro a broken an entire we cover all aspects of roofing FromFrom just ajust broken title title to antoentire new new roof roof we cover all aspects of roofing From just a broken tile to an entire new roof we cover all aspects of roofing

All roof repairs • New roofs • Re-roofing • GRP flat roofs

Allrepairs roof repairs •roofs New • Re-roofing • GRP flat roofs All roof •re-pointed •roofs Re-roofing • GRP flat roofs All roof repairs • repairs New roofs • • Re-roofing • GRP flat roofs Allrepairs roof •Roofs New Roofs • GRP Re-roofing •roofs GRP Flat roofs Chimneys rebuilt De-mossing roofs Exterior painting All roof repairs •New New Roofs • Re-roofing •roofs GRP Flat roofs All roof •/ New • Re-roofing • •GRP Flat roofs Allroof roof repairs • New Roofs • Re-roofing • GRP Flat roofs All repairs • New Roofs • Re-roofing • GRP Flat AllChimneys roof repairs • New Roofs • Re-roofing • Flat rebuilt / re-pointed • De-mossing • Exterior rebuilt / re-pointed • De-mossing •roofs Exterior paintingpainting ChimneysChimneys rebuilt / re-pointed • De-mossing roofs • Exterior painting UPVC fascias, soffits, guttering &roofs downpipes Chimneys rebuilt / re-pointed • De-mossing roofs • Exterior Painting Chimneys rebuilt / re-pointed •soffits, De-mossing Exterior Painting Chimneys rebuilt / UPVC re-pointed • De-mossing roofs Exterior Painting Chimneys rebuilt /re-pointed re-pointed De-mossing roofs Exterior Painting Chimneys rebuilt /roof •••soffits, De-mossing •••roofs Exterior Painting All roof repairs •Roofs New Roofs Re-roofing •roofs GRP Flat roo Chimneys rebuilt /All re-pointed De-mossing •& Exterior Painting repairs New •roofs Re-roofing •• GRP Flat roofs fascias, guttering downpipes UPVC fascias, guttering downpipes All roof repairs ••soffits, New Roofs • roofs Re-roofing ••&GRP Flat UPVC fascias, guttering & downpipes Emergency 24hr services available UPVC fascias, soffits, guttering & downpipes UPVC fascias, soffits, guttering & downpipes UPVC fascias, soffits, guttering & downpipes UPVC fascias, guttering UPVC fascias, soffits, &&downpipes UPVC fascias, guttering downpipes Chimneys rebuilt / guttering re-pointed •downpipes De-mossing • Exterior Chimneys rebuilt /soffits, re-pointed •&De-mossing roofs •roofs Exterior PaintingP Chimneys rebuilt /soffits, re-pointed • De-mossing roofs • Exterior Painting

Emergency 24hr services available Emergency 24hr services available Call us today for a FREE Quotation or visit our website for more details: Emergency 24hr services available

UPVC fascias, soffits, guttering & downpipes UPVC fascias, soffits, guttering & downpipes Emergency 24hr services available Emergency 24hr services available UPVC soffits, guttering & downpipes Emergency 24hr services available Emergency 24hr services available Emergency 24hr services available 24hr services available us a for FREE Quotation or visit website for more Calltoday us today afascias, FREE Quotation orour visit our website fordetails: more de llCall us today forEmergency afor FREE Quotation or visit our website for more details:

Ashtead: 01372 886856 Emergency 24hr services available

Ashtead: 01372 886856 Ashtead: 01372 886856 Ashtead: 01372 886856 Ashtead: 01372 886856 Ashtead: 01372 886856 Ashtead: 01372 88685 shtead: 01372 886856 Ashtead: 01372 886856 Ashtead: 88685 Ashtead: 886856 Ashtead: 01372 886 4our: hour: 07901 625145 • surreyroofinggroup@gmail.com our: 07901 625145 surreyroofinggroup@gmail.com 07901 625145 •• surreyroofinggroup@gmail.com www.surreyroofinggroup.co.uk ur: 07901 625145 •625145 surreyroofinggroup@gmail.com 24 hour: 07901 • 01372 surreyroofinggroup@gma www.surreyroofinggroup.co.uk 24 hour: 07901 625145 •01372 surreyroofinggroup@gmail.c www.surreyroofinggroup.co.uk Emergency 24hravailable services available Emergency services 24hour: 07901 625145 •24hr surreyroofinggroup@gmail.com

www.surreyroofinggroup.co.uk 24hour: 07901 625145 • surreyroofinggroup@gmail.com 24hour: 07901 625145 • surreyroofinggroup@gmail.com 24hour: 07901 625145 • surreyroofinggroup@gmail.com

BONNIE DOGS

hour: 07901 625145 • surreyroofinggroup@gmai 4 24 hour: 07901 625145 • surreyroofinggroup@gmail.c 24 hour: 07901 625145 • Parlour. surreyroofinggroup@ Newly Refurbished Grooming Est. 2003

www.surreyroofinggroup.co.uk www.surreyroofinggroup.co.uk www.surreyroofinggroup.co.uk www.surreyroofinggroup.co.uk www.surreyroofinggroup.co.uk www.surreyroofinggroup.co.uk www.surreyroofinggroup.co.uk www.surreyroofinggroup.co.uk www.surreyroofinggroup.co NEW aning

Teeth Cle w Service no le b availa !

Dog grooming for all breeds:

Brush & Bath - Clipping - De-Shedding - Hand Stripping - Wash & Go Bathing - Nail Cutting Friendly, personal service, no holding or drying cages. Call today to make an appointment.

t: 01372 459 670 w: www.bonniedogs.co.uk 19 Dorking Road, Bookham, Surrey KT23 4PU

Opening Hours: Tuesday - Friday 9am - 5pm & Saturday 9am -2pm Looklocal Magazine - March 2022 33

LATEST VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES March 2022

Greener NHS

Join a fantastic children’s services team and help make a real difference Looking for family befriender volunteers; parents/ carers to take on the role of befrienders & offer peer-to-peer support for new families entering the service on a 1:1 basis or in small groups, either face-to-face or ‘virtually’. This role requires being non-judgmental & positive in their attitude to working with individuals from different backgrounds.

Support an inspired new project from home - Sewing reusable sanitary pads for refugees and vulnerable people worldwide Join the over 1,000 volunteers who have joined the team since this project was set up in August 2020 and help take thousands of women and girls out of period poverty. Full instructions and templates provided as well as fabric, on request. All you need is a sewing machine.

Do you have a skill, passion or hobby you would like to share?

If you have a skill or interest you are passionate about and would be happy to share it and take responsibility for organising and running a group or perhaps enjoy supporting our members by offering companionable conversation whilst completing a jigsaw then please get in touch. Weekdays in the Centres for the Community throughout Elmbridge, activities will generally take place between 10am and 3pm.

FOR MORE INFORMATION Call us on: 01372 463 587 Email: contact@csva.co.uk www.centralsurreyvoluntaryaction.co.uk

The NHS was founded in 1948 to provide highquality health care for all now, and for future generations. Understanding that climate change and human health are inextricably linked, in October 2020, the NHS became the first in the world to commit to working towards becoming a carbon net zero national health system by 2045. This means improving healthcare while reducing harmful carbon emissions and investing in efforts that remove greenhouse gases from the atmosphere. With the NHS accounting for around 4% of the country’s carbon emissions and over 7% of the economy, the NHS has an essential role to play in meeting the carbon net zero targets set under the Climate Change Act (Delivering a ‘Net Zero’ National Health Service). Many of these positive changes have already begun around us, with people taking personal and workplace actions to reduce their environmental impact. The actions that we will take together covers a broad range of things like energy sources and efficiency, recycling, plastic waste reduction, reducing emissions from travel miles, improving green spaces with more trees, and updating logistics to minimise delivery miles and packaging. The Greener NHS programme has begun to work with our staff, hospitals and partner organisations across Surrey. The national programme will build on the great work being done by trusts across the country, sharing ideas on how to reduce impact on public health and the environment, save money and thus achieve a carbon net zero NHS. To find out more visit

www.england.nhs.uk/greenernhs

34 Looklocal Magazine - March 2022

St Mary’s Stoke Church D’Abernon, Surrey Services 2nd March - Ash Wednesday Eucharist at 10.30am 6th March - Choral Eucharist at 10am 13th March - Parish Eucharist at 10am taken by Bishop of Guildford 20th & 27th March - Parish Eucharist at 10am 13th & 27th March - Evensong at 6pm

Concerts Thursday 24th March 13.00 - Organ Recital by Jeremiah Stephenson

Events

Lent Lunch & Bible Study - Every Weds in Lent from 9th March at 11.30 Every Monday at 10.30 – Chair Yoga Easy Sudoku Every Thursday at 10.30 Mothers and Others Toddler GroupPuzzles by KrazyDa

Answers

Our Church Sudoku #1 Hall (Covid19 Secure) is available for Hiring:Sudoku #2 Large airy Hall ideal for exercise classes, meetings, events, 3conferences, 6 8 2 weddings 5 9 4&1 7 – with plenty of free parking 2 4 6 5 parties 2 9 4 1 7 6 5 8 3 3 1 9 2 5 1 7 8 3 4 2 9 6 7 8 5 3 8 3 2 4 1 5 6 7 9 4 9 7 1 7 5 1 6 9 8 3 2 4 8 2 3 4 t: 01932 866005 e: admin@stmarysstokedabernon.org.uk 6 5 1 9 6 4 9 3 2 7 1 5 8 www.stmarysstokedabernon.org.uk 9 8 3 5 4 1 7 6 2 5 3 8 7 9 6 4 8 1 2 6 7 8 3 9 4 5 4 7 5 9 6 2 8 3 1 1 7 2 6

puzzlesolutions CROSSWORD PAGE 14

SUDOKU PAGE 10 Sudoku #3 4 2 5 7 8 9 7 9 1 5 3 6 8 6 3 4 2 1 6 7 8 2 4 3 5 3 9 6 1 7 1 4 2 9 5 8 9 1 4 3 6 5 3 8 6 1 7 2 2 5 7 8 9 4

4 8 1 6 6 2 5 7 8 3 2 1

9 4

DIGI-SEARCH PAGESudoku 10 #4 3

9 5 9 5 1 4 8 2 6 3 7 2 7 8 5 4 9 1 6 3 7

8 2 2 1 6 3 4 1 5 4 2

9 9 0 6 9 3 2 0 0 7 8

3 3 3 2 7 4 5 2 6 3 3

0 8 9 9 4 8 2 7 1 9 7

4 5 4 3 5 8 2 4 3 4 4

9 7 8 6 3 4 3 8 2 1 0

5 3 5 4 6 4 0 5 4 5 1

8 9 9 8 0 1 4 0 5 0 8

69 21 3 5 3 44 32 93 3 6 5 28 27

7 43 8 82 2 0 7 9 9 9 16 3 69 2 51 8 2 9 8 2 7 33 5 28

96 21 30 1 6 3 9 2 4 4 0 29 78 2 63 7 81 22 0 7 1 7 9 2 4 8 95 5 49 5

2 9 7 5 1 4 6

5 3 6 4

9 8 2

MUSIC MATTERS PAGE 21 1. The Shirelles 2. Coat of Many Colours 3. Spice Girls

4. George Michael #5 Sudoku 5. Bohemian 9 7 6 5 Rhapsody

6. Frank Zappa 7. Generation X 2 3 8 4 8. Mike & The

MechanicsSudoku #6 9. Turn to You 6 1 4 2 10. Elvis Presley

2 5 3 9 4 8 1 7 6 3 2 7 8 CONGRATULATIONS A. BAYLISS 7 2 5 9WINNER! 1 4 -8HEART 6 3COMPETITION 8 5 9 6 R. PARKER & C. CORBETT - BANFF 8 1COMPETITION 5 3 2 4WINNERS! 9 6 7 4 7 1 5 5 6 2 9 3 2 9 7 5 6 4 1 8 7 6 4 8 9 1 5 3 2Looklocal Magazine - March 9 8 2022 3 4 1 9 5 7 5 3 7 4 6 9 8 2 1

love

5 9 4 1 3 2 8 7 1 35 6 2 8

A New Beginning ANGELA CHRISTIE, 13227 CRIME REDUCTION ADVISOR ELMBRIDGE

As someone who would quite like to hibernate between the start of Winter until the Spring, this March is already showing plenty of signs that Spring really is just around the corner and I know that makes many of us feel so much better. The past two years have had a huge impact on everyone in so many ways and, although I appreciate fully that we still have some way to go before we can truly feel that the worst of Covid and the pandemic is behind us, there are signs of very real hope that we are going to be able to venture out again and resume some of the parts of our lives that we previously took for granted. It is with that in mind that I wanted to remind everyone about the importance of home and property security when you are going to be out and about and not at home, even for a very short time. If you are going to be out after dark, please remember to use some simple timers to bring on lights in a staggered pattern to give the impression of occupancy and movement in your home. Also, make sure that doors and windows are securely locked and please don’t leave keys showing in door and window locks as this makes the job of breaking and entering so much easier for a burglar. Always keep side gates locked and securely bolted, preferably with a bolt and waist height on the inside and do not leave wheelie bins where they could easily be moved to help

36 Looklocal Magazine - March 2022

someone climb over a side gate. Over the past two years, the requirement for social distancing actually had a positive impact on the level of pickpocketing that was being reported, possibly because people were so much more aware of how near people were when in shops etc. I would like to remind everyone, however, to keep purses, cash and personal belongings secure. If you use a handbag with a long shoulder strap, please keep the bag zipped up and the strap across your body, so it cannot easily be pulled from your grasp. Gentlemen should also be aware of where they keep their wallets and cards, ideally in an inside coat or jacket pocket rather than the back pocket of a pair of trousers. On a totally different tack, please be aware that telephone scams remain a constant threat from people trying to get you to part with personal information that they can use to commit fraud. If a call claims to be from your bank, building society, HMRC or even a utility company please remember that these companies will never ask you to disclose personal information such as account numbers, pin numbers or other financial information. If possible, terminate the call immediately, wait a few minutes to check that the line has properly disconnected from the call and then phone the company yourself - using the number that you can find on statements or bills.

WEATHERSURE ROOFING & BUILDING LTD BASED IN COBHAM & EFFINGHAM New & Old Roofs • All Roof Repairs • Flat Roofs UPVC Fascia Boards • Soffits • Cladding • Guttering • Down Pipes Gutter Clearance • Chimney Restoration • Apex Boards • Barge Boards Re-pointing Ridge Tiles & Walls • Moss Removal and Roof Cleaning

ALL WORK FULLY

GUARANTEED

FREE

ESTIMATES AND ADVICE

Credit Cards Accepted

Find us on Where reputation matters

Full Public Liability Insurance • Please view our references 410 Lower Road, Effingam, KT24 5JP Newmarsh Farm, Horsley Road, Cobham, Surrey KT11 3JX

T: 01483 378334 T: 01372 885695 M: 07470 088047 E: info@weathersureroofing.co.uk

www.weathersureroofing.co.uk

advertisers’ index Boardman Gelly & Co....................................................... 8 Moleside Probus........................................................20/21 Bob Mitchell Bathrooms............................................... 13 MPS Garden & Est Machinery Ltd..............................39 Bonnie Dogs......................................................................33 NJ Ricks Decorating Services..................................... 31 Bookham Chartered Physiotherapy Service.......... 13 No1 PHD ............................................................................. 19 Bubbll Hot Tubs.................................................................. 7 Out on a Limb...................................................................25 Buy To Let Hunter............................................................ 15 Oxshott & Cobham Music Society............................. 27 Carpets 4 U........................................................................40 Pullen Plumbing...............................................................23 Casseldens Shoes.............................................................6 Ralls IT................................................................................. 19 Cleanability........................................................................ 31 Remedial Roofing.............................................................25 Clocktower Financial Services...................................... 2 Roofs of Esher................................................................... 31 DB Garden Services........................................................39 Surrey PC Tech....................................................................4 Dr Nikesh Malik-Consultant Cardiologist................. 7 Surrey Roofing Group.....................................................33 Elite Tree Care....................................................................17 Tec Res......................................................................... 28/29 Garolla Roller Shutter Doors..........................................6 TF Electrical.........................................................................9 Hamseys Sleep Centre....................................................11 The Brigitte Trust.............................................................. 12 Hartfield House Care Home...........................................4 The Green Outdoors....................................................... 19 Hi Design Landscaping..................................................32 The Prestige Flooring Company................................... 5 Hollyhedge Dental ............................................................9 Trestle Decorating...........................................................23 HRS Roofing.......................................................................23 Weathersure .....................................................................37 Lodge Brothers Funeral Directors.............................. 18 Margaret Spice- Counsellor...........................................6 © LOOK LOCAL MAGAZINE 2022 Michelle Davis Footcare.................................................17 Installation of BY KIRSTY O’MEARA DESIGNED & SET Mole Valley Silver Band.................................................. 13 Unearth your garden’s true potential EV charge points

Visiting people facing life limiting illness

If you, a family member or friend is diagnosed with a life limiting illness it can be really hard to cope - not just with hospital visits and treatments but also practical tasks at home. It is often hard to share the many fears serious illness brings.

Volunteer

One of the greatest gifts you can give is your time! We support people facing a life-limiting illness but we also need volunteer support. Contact us or visit our website for details on our free training courses.

Coffin Club

Join us to plan your perfect send-off. A free 6-week course to learn everything you need to plan, execute and cost your unique end-of-life celebration. You can even purchase and decorate your very own eco reinforced cardboard coffin!

Email: Tel: Website:

admin@brigittetrust.com 01306 881816 www.brigittetrust.org

LOCAL ELECTRICIAN

now available

F U N E R A L D I R E C TO R S & M E M O R I A L S TO N E M A S O N S

We plan, design and build stunning garden landscapes and outdoor areas. Let us create a special space for you and your family to enjoy.

Our fresh approach and our expertise from creating

award-winning gardens gives you access to showFrom re-wires, garden lighting, stopping designs, whatever the scale of your project. to jobs around the home. • Water Features • Planting • Outdoor Play Areas • Landscaping All certification issued • Resin Bound Gravel • Patios & Stone Work upon completion Planning a garden makeover or

Robert, Chris,Give Andrew & Michael landscaping project? usLodge a call

Contact Toby:

O UR FAM ILY HE L PING 07823 776957 “The staff at Lodge Brothers YO UR FAM ILY have been sympathetic, tfelectricaluk@gmail.com understanding and supportive. Award Winning Garden Design & Construction They were with us every step For over 240 years, seven generations of the www.tfelectricalservices.com of the way throughout a very Lodge Family have been privileged to help local families www.boardman-gelly.co.uk in their time of need. will be forever grateful for difﬁcult time and we are and their support.”

We provide all funerals, whether modern, traditional, Contact us for a free estimate: 01306 611 231 info@boardman-gelly.co.uk green or alternative, with care and compassion.

Mr Robinson

4 AWARD

WINNING CARE HOMES

AWARD

All pages within are copyright of Look Local or its respective contributors. No part of this publication may be reproduced, copied WINNING or C O Binformation HAM transmitted in any form or by any means, or stored in any storage or retrieval system without the publisher’s prior written 3 Hollyhedge advertisements, Road 01932 450360 editorials, articles and all other content) is printed in good faith. permission. All material published in Look Local (including Whilst all reasonable care is taken, Look Local does not in any circumstances accept responsibility for the accuracy or otherwise of any Also at Thames Ditton, Esher, East Molesey, material published, nor is any kind of warranty expressed or implied Walton, Weybridge & West Byﬂby eet such publication, and Look Local specifically disclaims all and any liability to advertisers, readers and users of any kind of loss or damage of any nature whatsoever and howsoever arising, whether due to F L O R A L T R I B U T E S • F U N E R A L P L A N S • W I L L S & P R O B AT E inaccuracy, error, omission or any other cause. All material is accepted on the basis that its publication does not infringe any copyright and Look Local does not accept any responsibility for loss or damage of any kind resulting from claims of copyright infringement. ©Look Local Magazine 2022. All rights reserved. CARE HOMES

ASK ABOUT OUR PRE-PAYMENT FUNERAL PLANS

LdgLLCobhamSep21-148x210-FINAL.indd 1

38 Looklocal Magazine - March 2022

23/09/2021 12:07

AWARD

WINNIN

CARE HOME

H AWARD

WINNING CARE HOMES

Looklocal Magazine - March 2022 39

CARPETS U NUMBER

MOBILE CARPET SHOWROOM

Spring is in the air, time for something soft and fluffy

Epsom based, friendly, Father & Daughter family run business with over 40 years’ experience. We bring 100’s of carpet samples to your home in a variety of colours all at competitive prices.

CALL

Holly

01372 632 118

www.carpets DISCOUNT

u.co.uk

Over 1,000 Customer Reviews

ON PRESENTATION OF THIS ADVERT

SPECIAL RATES

FOR SENIOR CITIZENS T&Cs APPLY

WELCOME

FREE FITTING & FURNITURE MOVING - ESTIMATES AND ADVICE