LookLocal March 2017
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FromEDITOR the Welcome to Look Local in March! British Summer Time is just around the corner, which means the clocks are on the verge of springing forward. We can expect longer, brighter evenings and hopefully we can save some money on the heating bills, as well as see a whole variety of spring bulbs peeping through the soil. However, in exchange for less darkness, we are handed one less hour in bed on a Saturday night. British Summer Time starts on Sunday March 26 2017 at 1.00am. It also coincides with Mothers’ Day, so a longer day to spoil your mum too!
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ASK BRUCE Read Bruce’s column to see if puppy pads are a good idea. EMBER PLAYERS HERSHAM VILLAGE MARKET GARDENING WITH SELINA WHAT’S ON See what’s on in and around Esher in March CROSSWORD PUZZLE TREETOP LEARNING AT ACS COMPUTER TIPS WHAT’S COOKING? MUSIC MATTERS MUSIC ON THE GREEN COMMUNITY SAFETY SURVEY SUDOKU & WHAT WORD ELMBRIDGE VOLUNTEERS SKODA CAR REVIEW PUZZLE SOLUTIONS ADVERTISERS’ INDEX
As always, it’s a busy month locally. We have information about a lovely local production being performed by the Elmbridge Players, this time ‘Run for your Wife’. Always an entertaining evening out ! We have news of a charity lunch for Kingston Hospital Dementia Support, and some lovely photographs showing the opening of the wonderful Tree House for some local school children too. I hope you have a great month, until next time…. Warmest regards,
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ASK BRUCE:
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Reader Lucy Miles is collecting her new puppy soon and asks: are puppy pads a good idea for house training puppies? In short, yes, they are a useful training tool, but they shouldn’t be used too much or for too long. Puppy pads are specially scented pads designed to encourage dogs to relieve themselves on the pad rather than the floor, and being highly absorbent, they keep mess and odours to a minimum. Good news in the first days of a puppy’s life in its new home! However, while it’s important to teach your puppy to use the pad in the house, it’s more important and natural that it learns to go to the loo outside. This should always be your long-term aim. Start by using the pads in the house but near the door, and reward your puppy when it uses it. Once it understands what’s required, as soon as you see it heading for the pad or circling to go to the toilet the next time, take the pup outside immediately. Once it’s done its business outside, praise and reward hugely. Make it seem like this is the best thing ever and the message will soon get through! Continue the process until your puppy is heading for the door with no need for the pad. Remember to stay vigilant for the signs so that no opportunity is missed and accidents don’t occur. Within weeks, you should have a fully house-trained puppy and no need for puppy pads. Like nappies, their job is now done and it’s time to move on. Bruce Casalis is director & founder of Bruce’s Doggy Day Care, a multi-award winning business in Esher. Do you have any dog training or canine behavioural questions which you would like to ask Bruce? Send your questions to :-
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Then check out this column each month for Bruce’s answers.
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The Ember Players
PHOTO BY: RAY MORRIS
Anne Segall, Jonathan Clark and Lisa Mills.
‘ Run for your Wife ‘
Heard the one about the bigamist taxi driver concussed while saving an old lady from a mugging, only to find himself hounded by the police as he struggles to keep his tangled love life secret from two glamorous wives who are later mistaken for a nun and a transvestite? It could only happen in a good old British farc, and The Ember Players are taking a rare step into the genre with their spring production of Ray Cooney`s Run For Your Wife at the Cecil Hepworth Playhouse, Waltonon-Thames from April 27th - 29th. A rare venture perhaps, because farce is arguably the toughest and most disciplined form of stage entertainment. The late Jimmy Perry, creator of Dad`s Army and Hi De Hi, once said ‘The art of good farce is `reality`.’ He meant that actors should play their characters as if they believe everything they do is completely logical. Once performers have imbued their audience with that suspension of disbelief, they can push the boundaries and allow those characters to do things most rational human beings wouldn`t do in a million years - but they just MIGHT. Get that right, and you will earn your laughs.
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The Ember Players are in experienced hands. Director Steve Clunn has been active in Elmbridge theatre for the past 30 years. His productions have been wide-ranging, ambitious and often quite brave. They include Willy Russell`s Blood Brothers, Timberlake Wertenbaker`s Our Country`s Good, Joe Orton`s What the Butler Saw and most recently, the classic British comedy The Ladykillers. ‘Underestimate farce at your peril,’ he says. ‘There`s nothing lowbrow or trite about it – it`s highly disciplined and highly technical. Done with the right style, flair and precision timing, it`s as valid as any `legit` theatre. My cast is well up to the task – many of the team have won awards for their work in local theatre in the past.’ If last week`s Ember Players` rehearsal was anything to go by, their audiences are in for a treat. Why not have a great night out (and a good laugh) by supporting one of Surrey`s top amateur theatre companies at your own Walton Playhouse? With tickets at only £13, your wallet might manage a smile as well - or does that take suspension of disbelief a step too far…? Box office: 07752 655 087 www.ticketsource.co.uk/emberplayers
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Weekly Village Market
Hersham Village Market The market is held every Friday at Hersham Village Hall, next to the day centre, off Queens Road, Hersham KT12 5LT, from 10.30 - 12 noon.
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any people do not know that Hersham has its own weekly market which has evolved over the last thirty years, initially under the umbrella of the Women’s Institute Market. A few years ago, due to Charity Commissioners’ rules, we were forced to split from the W.I. and the organisation became known as Country Markets Limited – we were ‘Elmbridge Country Market’. In 2008, we agreed to become independent, and, as we wished to promote the name of ‘Hersham’, we decided to trade under the name of
HERSHAM VILLAGE MARKET The market is held every Friday at Hersham Village Hall, next to the day centre, off Queens Road, Hersham
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KT12 5LT. We open to the public from 10.30 to 12 noon, and we have a vast array of goods on sale, ranging from home baking – cakes and savouries, preserves – jams, marmalades, honey, chutneys etc, flowers, plants and vegetables (when in season), quality crafts and gifts, handmade greetings cards. Our market is run on a cooperative basis.
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Gardening with Selina Botham
The making of a beautiful garden Part One
Award-winning local garden designer Selina Botham tells us all about garden design and its step-by-step process for creating the garden you want.
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hen you look at a garden in its current form, it is of course hard to imagine what it could actually look like. You need imagination, but also a process to follow, so that making a new garden is a manageable and enjoyable reality. Garden design is a step-by-step process which gradually takes you to the garden you want. It’s a real voyage of discovery and, like any journey, it is best to start confidently, knowing you are in good hands and have someone who can signpost you along the way. The first stage is fact-finding This is the most important stage in the whole process, because it underpins the whole design, and when it’s done well, the design itself is relatively ‘easy’. It’s important to go through this stage carefully and without starting the design too early. Even as an experienced designer, I have to be strict with myself and make sure I take my time and don’t rush through. My favourite saying during this stage is ‘you can’t solve a problem until you know what the problem is’. If you are designing your own garden, this is the step you are most likely to miss out, so take care to do it well. The first stage is divided into two:1. Writing the brief.
BEFORE
It is very rare that my clients know exactly what they want, so in this stage, I expect to help them think through what is important for them and their family. The ‘brief ’ covers things such as the preferred style, colours and atmosphere and also the practical considerations, such as the number of people you would want to sit outside. We’ll consider features too, such as fire pit or BBQ or even a pool or summer house. Sometimes, it’s useful to consider what you really don’t like too, as this helps the designer understand you and your specific requirements. The lovely thing is that every client is different, so it’s a case of listening carefully, getting to know the client and sometimes a degree of interpretation needed. 2. The site analysis.
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AFTER
This includes the site survey which will be done by a land surveyor. Using this plan, I mark on all the key information about the site. This is an assessment of the existing plants and landscaping in the garden, together with observation on what is good and works well in the garden and what does not work so well. Once all this is recorded on the site survey, it will form the basis for the next stage of the process which is the outline design. I’ll talk about this stage next month and this is probably my favourite stage. If you would like to redesign your garden and need some professional help, contact Selina on 07894 553 202 or see her web site for further ideas designsforallseasons.co.uk and her Facebook page Selina Botham - Designs for all Seasons.
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What’s On
Around Esher
Local events in and around the Esher area during the months of March and April 2017
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E V E N T S FRI 10TH MAR 2017 - 7.30pm A DOUBLE BILL - The Masks of Aphra Behn - A compelling tale of England’s first professional female writer & her life as a spy for Charles II, written & performed by Claire Louise Amias, & Nell Gwyn: An Epilogue - Nell is celebrated for her comic acting, particularly when she gets to show her legs, performed by Lucy Formby. Tickets £12.50
SUN 5TH MAR 2017 - 7.30pm DAVID NIVEN PRESENTS ... by Paul Lavers is a prestigious film award evening. However, there’s a technical hitch. Never mind, one of the best known British movie stars, David Niven, is on hand to entertain. Paul Lavers plays Niven & takes us on a journey through the Golden Era of Hollywood, with hilarious stories & a cast of Hollywood Greats. Tickets £12.50
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25TH - 26TH MARCH The VolksWorld Show is the world’s largest indoor - outdoor event dedicated to the VW Beetle & VW Camper van. Hundreds of vehicles will be on display, from 1960s Beetles right up to the very latest VW, T6 Transporters. Open on Saturday & Sunday with camping available on Friday & Saturday night. Why not make a weekend of it? This is an event for the whole family, with lots to keep everybody in your tribe entertained all weekend. Visit the website www.volksworld. com/show to find out more & buy advanced tickets at discounted price 01372 464348 | Sandown Park, Portsmouth Rd, Esher KT10 9AJ
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Mothers’ DAY PAINSHILL PARK
Treat your mum to something special on Mothers’ Day with a day out at Painshill. Enjoy a relaxing stroll through the landscape & finish at Mr Hamilton’s Tea Room, where you can enjoy cream tea & Painshill Sparkling Wine*
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Star Gazing A unique opportunity to join Walton Astro Group in the beautiful setting of Painshill to observe the Great Orion Nebula and Double Cluster. A truly magical experience, completed by an astronomy talk. Includes light refreshments. £20 adults, £15 children (8yrs+) Advance booking required. Call 01932 868113 to book.
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March Puzzles
The Crossword Puzzle
Clue: 12 Across
Clue: 24 Across
Clue: 1 Down
Across
1. Tune (6) 4. Shriek (6) 9. Elaborate ceremony (7) 10. Youngster (5) 11. Plaudit (5) 12. Dried grapes (7) 13. Comfort (6) 15. Slapstick (6) 18. Lamp (7) 20. Legally acceptable (5) 23. Happening (5) 24. Coach (7) 25. Tallies (6) 26. Tiers (6)
Down
1. Tree (5) 2. Licit (5) 3. Extreme (7) 5. Desert plants (5) 6. Building (7) 7. Freedom from vanity or conceit (7) 8. Rear part of a ship (5) 13. Prominent (7) 14. Soft or indulgent (7) 16. Avert (7) 17. Combine (5) 19. Laud (5) 21. Spear (5) 22. Sews (5)
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Clue: 5 Down
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ACS Cobham International School opens new treehouse for Lower School students
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his week, ACS Cobham delighted students and staff by unveiling a newly built trio of treehouses in the Lower School playground. Designed and built by Highlife Tree House company, the new addition to the school has been developed to promote imaginative outdoor learning and play. The three structures, connected by rope bridges, are all different in their functions and character. While the first treehouse provides a unique outdoor classroom space, the second and third are imaginative, playful structures in the form of a fairy house and a castle, complete with slides and cargo nets. ‘We know that children need to be encouraged and nurtured
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to engage with nature in meaningful ways and the addition of these treehouses will foster creative and cooperative student play, allow some risk-taking, and provide teachers with a unique outdoor classroom space,’ said Lacy Chapman, Lower School Principal at ACS Cobham. The treehouse design was based on a consultation with teachers and students, and a review of research about creative play. The houses were unveiled this week at an opening ceremony, attended by the Lower School students and staff. Lacy added: ‘We are really excited to be able to add this amazing and much-anticipated feature to our playground!’ Find out about ACS Cobham at www.acs-schools.com
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Tecres - Computer Tips
Goodbye, Vista . . This guide about backing up our computers was written by Les Beer from Tecres in Leatherhead, which has been providing computer solutions since 1989.
If you have a Windows Vista machine, 11 April 2017 will have significance to you, as from this date onwards, your Vista installation will be unsupported. But what does this really mean? Your PC will continue to work, but you will not receive any updates from Microsoft. Superficially, you may think this doesn’t present a problem, but this is a naive way to think if you use the internet. The probability is you use your machine for online banking, shopping and/or social media such as Facebook. As they see your machine as not up-to-date and unsecured, you represent a breech to their security and they will stop you accessing their services. Many browsers such as Internet Explorer & Google Chrome have stopped supporting Vista. There are non-mainstream browsers that will work, but all you are doing is delaying the inevitable of having to replace the machine. We can copy all your data and settings from your machine to a new one and offer advice as to what you need to be looking for in a new machine.
Fake warnings‌. Rather than the usual Microsoft scam where someone phones you up and claims to be from Microsoft, you get a pop on your screen usually when on the internet, claiming to be from them. We have seen a variety of different text options, sometimes claiming they have found a problem with your machine, stating you have a virus infestation that is now affecting others, or anonymous and suspicious activity is coming from your machine. They proceed to provide you with a phone number, saying it is for Microsoft and asking you to call them as soon as possible so that they can fix the problem for you. If you get this pop-up on your screen, we highly advise that you DO NOT call this company: it is not Microsoft attempting to contact you about a fault. This is a scam. We have experienced this problem on both PCs and Macs. The probability is that you do have some malware on your machine and it could be doing all sorts of harm, so it does need to be sorted out. For further information, please contact us.
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Cheesy Floret
& PASTA BAKE
INGREDIENTS 150g essential Waitrose Elicoidali or Penne 300g pack Waitrose Cauliflower and Broccoli Florets 77g pack Cooks’ Ingredients Diced Beechwood Smoked Pancetta 4 salad onions, thinly sliced 1 red chilli, deseeded and thinly sliced 300ml semi-skimmed milk 25g Waitrose Easy Thickening Sauce Flour 1 tsp wholegrain mustard 75g Waitrose Swiss Le Gruyère Réserve AOP, coarsely grated
METHOD 1. Preheat the oven to 220ºC, Gas Mark 7. Cook the pasta in a large pan of boiling water according to the packet instructions, adding the cauliflower and broccoli for the last 4 minutes of cooking time. 2. Meanwhile, place the pancetta, salad onions and red chilli in a small non-stick frying pan and cook for 5 minutes until crisp. Set aside. 3. In a pan, bring the milk and flour to the boil, stirring until thickened. Simmer for 2 minutes, then stir in the mustard and most of the cheese. 4. Drain the pasta and florets and return to the pan. Stir in the pancetta mixture and cheese sauce and transfer to a small ovenproof dish. Scatter over the remaining cheese and bake for 15 minutes until bubbling and golden brown.
Serves: 2 Preparation time:10 minutes Cooking time: 30 minutes Recipe reproduced by kind permission of Waitrose. Over 5,000 recipes can be found at www.waitrose.com/recipes
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MATTERS
MON U S I C THE GREEN L U N C H T I M E CONCERTS
AT CHRIST CHURCH, ESHER
Wednesday 15th March 2017
Hampton School Showcase We are fortunate in this area to have many centres of academic and musical excellence, with Hampton School being to the forefront. To celebrate their 450th anniversary, a Performing Arts Centre was established, which has led to talented young musicians gaining places at Oxbridge and other leading universities. Hampton School is also a regular performer at the Edinburgh Festival and recently was selected for the final of the Choir of the Year Competition at the Royal Festival Hall, all of which help to underline today’s showcase. Spend your Wednesday lunchtime enjoying the remarkable contributions of today’s pupils across a wide range of memorable and evocative pieces.
LIGHT LUNCH - 12.30PM CONCERT 1.10PM FREE ENTRY, RETIRING COLLECTION
For further info, please contact the Parish Office
01372 462282
Email: office@esherparish.org.uk www.esherparish.org.uk
Words by David Kid Jensen
my current on-air adventures For those listeners who’ve been curious about my current on-air adventures, I’m now plying my trade with a fresh new radio station called My Music Radio, which is part of the Eagle family of radio stations. My pal Pat Sharp and I began our individual weekend shows when My Music Radio first went into action in November last year. The radio station specialises in the 70s (and more) and has already become one of the brightest and most energetic shows on the radio. I feel like a born-again broadcaster, with a smart bunch of radio lovers and ‘desk jockeys’ supporting our endeavours. If you haven’t yet discovered our terrific My Music Radio Live Hour, join us each weekday evening at 8, when we play 60 minutes of classic live performances from a different artist or band, such as Queen, David Bowie, Abba, Diana Ross and many more. Don’t miss it. Other specialist shows include the My Music Radio Saturday Night Party and our Jazz, Big Band and Swing show. If you miss any of our programmes or just simply want to listen again, you can do so by visiting the On Demand section of our free mobile app or by visiting mymusicradio.co.uk You’ll find me and my new show on Saturday and Sunday mornings from 10, and Pat takes over from me on both days from 2pm. I look forward to your company soon.
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Every Wednesday evening 6.30pm - 7.30pm
The Methodist Church, Cedar Road, Cobham Free parking after 6pm
FIRST CLASS FREE WITH THIS ADVERT £8.00 per person payable on arrival Suitable for beginners - everyone welcome
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Elmbridge Borough Council COMMUNITY SAFETY SURVEY 2017 - HAVE YOUR SAY Residents, businesses and community groups in Elmbridge are being asked their opinions on community safety in 2017 to influence the priorities in the Partnership Action Plan for the coming year. The Elmbridge Community and Safety Partnership has published a new survey to obtain the views of residents and businesses on the fear of crime and anti-social behaviour, as well as the actual level of crime being experienced. This is not a statutory survey, but it will support the development of the action plan for the Elmbridge Community and Safety Partnership in the coming year (2017/18). Councillor Mary Marshall, Portfolio Holder for Corporate and Community
Development at Elmbridge Borough Council, says, ‘The Borough of Elmbridge is a safe place to live, work and visit. We would like to hear your views on community safety matters, as we are always looking to ensure residents feel safe and secure, as well as make improvements. The results of this survey will inform and influence the work that the Elmbridge Community and Safety Partnership will undertake in 2017/2018, so please make your views count by returning our survey.’ This survey will run from 7 February to 6 March 2017. A summary of the results will be put on the Elmbridge Borough Council website in April 2017, along with our updated Partnership Action Plan.
Please tell us your views by completing this short online questionnaire, which can be found at: https://www.snapsurveys .com/wh/s.asp?k=148490 738361 Further information: 01372 474 399 communitysafety@elmbridge. gov.uk
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Sudoku puzzle
What Word..
Can you guess what ONE word we are describing? It is just ONE word and this can get a little tricky but fun.
Each row, column and 3x3 box must contain the numbers 1 to 9 just once. This can be done by applying logic - you don’t have to guess!
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1. Metal jar, 4th letter 2. Honey maker, chain ___ fence 3. Woman opposite, complete 4. #2 leg cousin 5. Stupid discovered 6. Display the animal hair 7. No money, serving platter 8. Not the front flame 9. Golf ball holder, urine 10. Sketch the vertebrae
See how many you can solve. solutions page 37
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Support a charity that helps improve the lives of people with dementia and their carers. Your role will involve processing member applications, managing day-to-day communications and more.
Drivers needed
Careful and considerate drivers are required to help people who find it difficult to get to medical and hospital appointments. Must be a car owner or have access to a car. Flexible commitment.
HR experience required
A small, independent sheltered housing charity is looking for someone with HR experience to recruit staff and share responsibility for managing our sheltered housing.
Help in a local kitchen
Your local community centre is looking for committed cooks to help prepare delicious meals. This is an ideal role for someone who is looking to gain experience in catering.
Support people after discharge from hospital
Caring and supportive people are needed to help with shopping, picking up prescriptions and attending hospital appointments etc.
INTERESTED IN ANY OF THOSE ROLES? For more info on these roles & many other volunteering opportunities, please contact Voluntary Action Elmbridge,
Please call : 0 1 3 7 2 4 6 3 5 87 Visit : www.vae.org.uk Or email : contact@vae.org.uk Esher Civic Centre: Monday & Weds 10:00 - 13:00 Walton Library: Wednesday 10:00 - 13:00 Walton Quintet: Tues, Thurs & Friday 10:00 - 13:00
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Spring Lunch Supporting the Kingston Hospital Dementia Appeal
In conversation with Erin Boag one of the leading and much loved former professional dancers from Strictly Come Dancing.
Wednesday 29 March 2017 Venue - McDowell Suite, Imber Court, Ember Lane, East Molesey KT8 0BT Ticket - £50, to include a sparkling wine reception, two course lunch with wine. Doors open - 11.30am Sparkling wine reception – 12.15pm onwards Lunch – 1pm Tables of 8 or 10 are available Select Fashion Stalls Raffle Kingston Hospital Charity No.1056510
Spring Lunch 2017 In support of the Kingston Hospital Dementia Appeal I wish to book
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Please return this slip to Belinda Powrie, 24 Imber Park Road, Esher, Surrey, KT10 8JB Email: belinda.powrie@btinternet.com Telephone: 07714 214 880 Please advise Belinda of any dietary requirements Please write guests names on the back of the return slip Name .......................................................................................................... Address ........................................................................................................ .................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................... Postcode ....................................................................................................... If you wish to receive a confirmation of your booking please enter your email address here
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The Big FREE Spring Concert Friday 24th March 2017 Come and hear local choir sing a host of popular songs in 4-part harmony. Including:
A Nightingale Sang, Under the Boardwalk, King of the Road as well as songs by Elvis, Madness, Jessie J and many more! The concert is FREE with a retiring collection to CAPuk.org, a charity that helps those struggling to cope due to debt.
Doors open: 7.30pm
Start time 8pm and will last around an hour.
Venue: Christ Church UR, (Leatherhead),
Epsom Road, Leatherhead, KT22 8ST More details info@hazelhannam.co.uk or telephone 01372 278016
March Car Review
Skoda Kodiaq
Ted Macauley test drives the Skoda Kodiaq 2.0 TDI, and lets us know what it has to offer....
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et me start at what is usually off-puttingly the postscript in the last line or thereabouts in a new car review : £28,245. That is far from what you would expect to fork out for a big shot, four-wheel drive humdinger of a bargain buy. But yes, your eyes are not deceiving you. That is the asking price for the Skoda Kodiaq, the company’s first seven-seater, a long-awaited and welcome challenger to the pricier rivals in the fast-accelerating SUV market. The Skoda, once a make to be avoided at all costs, a cheapskate, sniggeredat brand you would be reluctant to admit you owned, has, under Volkswagen’s take-over steerage, zoomed in as a desirable front runner and has underpinned its reputation and rescued the Skoda name even further with the Kodiaq. So much so that it clinched a Car of the Year accolade as the Best Large
SUV in What Car? And to my mind, utterly and thoroughly deservedly. The Kodiaq – named after the largest known big bear – was also blessed with the award of ‘Best Family Car in the World’ in Top Gear magazine, and I would bet the honours won’t stop there. I am told the design aces and engineering geniuses took notice of customer needs and desires, got their heads together and brainwaved the newcomer as the already-in-place Yeti’s bigger, sturdier, posher, big brother. And now the worries must be piling up on the opposition 4x4 likes of Kia, Mazda, Ford and Land Rover, with their costlier products that do not really out-equip or out-perform this worthy Skoda frontrunner. All the required and desired information goodies, dials and buttons are neatly and handily stacked in unfussy style, and it is a comfort-zone on the move, with an off-road agility, excellent adaptive suspension system and capability that
cope without discomforting its seven occupants in its classy cabin. This is a real range-topper, and the cheaper Kodiaqs make even more sense as a treat to your bank balance. Okay, I know that the third row of seats may not be as accommodating as some of the rivals, but they are still plenty adequate for the teens or toddlers joining Mum, Dad, Grandpa and Grandma for seaside outings. The ongoing advance of the Skoda brand under VW’s expertise is a complete reversal of its historic nothank-you reputation, and last year, more than 1.13million of its cars were eagerly bought in 102 countries. When the Kodiaq word gets around off the back of its excellence, I guarantee that those numbers will take an upturn, leaving the company’s money men as chuffed as the customers who will be revelling in their value-for-money transport. Specification: my choice: 2.0 TDI 150 4x4. MPG 52.3. Top speed 130mph 0-60 in 9 secs. Price £28.245.
For a free estimate call Luke Hall
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March Puzzle Solutions Crossword - page 22
Sudoku - page 32
Hutchy Book
Competition Winner K.R. Owen
Matt Monro
Competition Winners 1. John Gribble 2. Anne Tomlin 3. John Read
What Word - page 32 1. Candy, 2. Blink, 3. Manhole, 4. Secondhand, 5. Dumbfound, 6. Chauffeur, 7. Portray, 8. Backfire, 9. Teepee, 10. Drawback
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advertisersINDEX A W Sewell ........................................................ 33 MacDonald’s Fencing & Sons Ltd...................... 21 Able Roofing...................................................... 21 Mailboxes etc..................................................... 19 Alexander Roofing ............................................. 31 Manor House..................................................... 30 Bathrooms Eleven................................................ 4 Marks Plastering................................................... 9 Brighter Care ..................................................... 10 MPS Garden & Estate Machinery ..................... 17 Bruce’s Doggy Day Care................................ 12,13 Music on the Green............................................ 29 Casselden’s Shoes.................................................. 8 Roofs of Esher...................................................... 9 Chips Away ....................................................... 37 Roxley Models ................................................... 15 Chiropody – Melissa Bennett............................. 33 Seasons Art Class.................................................. 5 Claremont Fan Court School ............................ 40 Stagecoach ........................................................... 6 Cleanability........................................................ 12 Surrey County Council........................................ 2 DB Garden Services........................................... 17 Tec Res Computer Solutions ............................. 27 Downs Solicitors.................................................. 7 The New Victoria Hospital................................. 25 Dream Doors..................................................... 23 Volunteer Opportunities.................................... 33 Elmbridge - Safety in the Community................ 31 Waitrose Recipe ................................................. 28 Ember Players ................................................... 14 WG Harper........................................................ 12 Englishman’s Castle............................................ 11 Willow Landscapes............................................... 8 Esher Tyres & Exhausts...................................... 39 Yoga with Barbara Currie................................... 19 Gentle Yoga........................................................ 31 Zigger Web Design............................................. 32 Guillaumes LLP Solicitors...................................... Hub Property Care............................................. 15 Jo James Wellbeing............................................. 13
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