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Welcome to April

I am writing this introduction, several weeks before it will reach you. As a result, with news and advice changing daily with regard to the Covid-19/Corona Virus, it is very difficult for us to predict the situation by the time our magazine reaches your home. As a community lead publication, our pages are always full of local events and activities for you to read about and more importantly attend. It takes us all month to collect/collate & compile our events listings and as a result, it is impossible for us to change or remove all these entries as our print press awaits our magazines now. Groups and organisations may decide to cancel or postpone their published events, so please check with the organisers before you go along. Do remember that we include a wonderful collection of local businesses and services for you to take advantage of, maybe now is the time to sort out all those little jobs you haven’t had time to organise before. It is important that we continue to support our local businesses. We all need to focus on what really matters during testing times; we have been very touched at the level of concern locally for the elderly members of our community. A group called ‘Corona Community Care’ has been set up with just this in mind, many local people are keen to help elderly neighbours or those who are having to self isolate and need help. Please see page 9 for details. Simple acts of kindness could make a massive difference to someone’s life. As the main recommendation for keeping well, is good hand hygiene, we have enclosed an official hand washing guide. This is so important and seems to be the number one way to cut your risk of being infected by the virus. Soap and water will do the job, follow the recommended methods and keep your hands away from you face as far as possible. Stay safe good people and I wish you all a peaceful Easter. With Best Regards,

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food he grew up eating. In fact, his own mother’s cooking is the main influence for the new menu selections, and she spent many hours in the kitchen with Anis, putting together this exciting new menu. Ingredients are sourced locally, are organic when possible and are bought daily. Suppliers include highly regarded local butcher, Conisbee and Son’s, as well as Gray’s Gelato Ice Cream from Goldstone Farm. The cooking methods have also changed. Things are done in a far more traditional way; spices are slowly roasted and ground, in-house to create wonderfully fresh flavours and vibrant colours, and the end results are like individual works of art. In the photos included here, you can see for yourself some of the food we enjoyed; the flavours were mouth watering

and it was so good to try something a little different. Dishes are inspired by, and come from, different regions such as Bangladesh and India and these include a great selection of Vegan dishes and even a little bit of street food too! Of course, all the old favourites are still available for the slightly less adventurous, but I do strongly recommend stepping out of your comfort zone. If you are a little unsure about what to order, just ask. Anis or one of his team, will be more than happy to guide you. You wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t regret it. The take away menu is a little different from the a la carte, but has also been carefully put together to still offer a great experience at home too. I take my hat off to you Fetcham Tandoori, this is surely a winning combination. Your restaurant offers

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RETIRING CHAIRMAN OF ESHER FRIENDS OF CANCER RESEARCH UK

After some 36 years as part of the Esher Friends of Cancer Research UK, including 14 of them as chairman, I am stepping down from my role at the end of March. When I joined the Esher Friends of the Imperial Cancer Research Fund, as it was then, back in 1984, we were group of 25 ladies working together to raise money in all kinds of ways - from running bargain sales, coffee mornings, lunches, and balls at local hotels, to arranging Christmas fairs, toy fairs, bridge drives and stalls at local summer fairs. We even arranged carol singing at Christmas time at Surbiton Station with my daughters and their school friends - very cold but great fun. In 2002 the Imperial Cancer Research Fund merged with Cancer Campaign and became Cancer Research

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UK. We have continued our work since then, although the group has now dwindled to just six members and, since its inception in 1976, I am proud to say that we have raised nearly £1.2 million. As members we have had the pleasure of visiting the charity’s laboratories at Lincolns Inn Fields, The Royal Marsden Hospital in Sutton and The Crick Institute in London where a seat is named ‘Esher Friends’ in recognition of the money we have raised. It has been extremely interesting to see where the money we raise is being spent. Looking back, I have really enjoyed my time with the group and have made many lasting friends. It has been a privilege to raise money for such a worthy cause Maureen Morton

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Princess Alice Hospice

GRANDAD DAVE REACHES FOR THE SKIES

Dave Higgins, right, with fellow Man Shedder Ken Snowden on the bench Dave restored

A grandad of seven who says he never plans too far ahead, is taking to the skies this July in a skydive to raise funds for Princess Alice Hospice. Dave Higgins, who lives in Epsom, is taking the plunge so he can hold his own among the rest of his family, who between them have joined the Hospice’s annual Santa Fun Runs for the past three Christmases. One daughter has completed a five-day Sahara trek for charity. “Running about isn’t really my sort of thing,” he says. “I can step out of a plane and lie down - so this should suit me down to the ground - literally.” Dave, 68 this year, is aiming to raise at least £1,100 from his sponsored tandem jump, as a “thank you” to the Hospice which cared for his wife of 45 years, Ann, before she died in August 2016. He praised the care and attention that Ann had received from everyone at Princess Alice Hospice, a sentiment echoed by his family, he said. “Sometimes there was quite a crowd of us here to see Ann - but that was fine, we were treated so well the whole time.We couldn’t have asked for better. She received the very best care imaginable.” With his skydive booked for 18 July, Dave is aiming to drum up as much sponsorship as he can. He’s hoping the social clubs he attends will rally round. A fellow

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member at West Ewell Social Club, Ted White, will be joining Dave on the day as he has a skydive on his bucket list and decided it was now or never. Dave is also a member at the Comrades Club in Epsom. Originally from the Speke area of Liverpool, Dave’s early career was as a ladies’ tailor, followed by a career in heavy engineering: “Quite a big change of direction!” he said. At the height of the economic depression in 1983, Dave had been unemployed for a while and made his way South to take up work on building sites; he trained as a bricklayer and thus began another career. Ann and their children followed and the family has expanded to seven grandchildren as well, ranging in age from one to 27. This isn’t Dave first foray into fundraising; he previously abseiled down a tall building in Croydon - somewhat less than the 15,000ft he’ll dive in July. Dave is now a regular at the Man Shed in the grounds of the Hospice in Esher - a facility where men can meet up for a chat and a cuppa, sharing and learning skills such as woodworking and crafts. He’s recently restored a bench for one of the Hospice’s community allotments. He has set up a JustGiving page where donations can be made https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/ david-higgins19

The 5 Natural Elements

AIR / WIND By Selina Botham

Award winning local garden designer Selina Botham thinks about the 5 Natural elements water, earth fire and wind and how they relate to gardens. This month taking a look at the air/wind and its importance in garden design. Wind is a fundamental element and of course has great impact in the landscape. You only need to look at the effect it has in those windy hillsides where you see plants bent over as they bravely attempt to grow away from the wind. Severe wind can cause real devastation and we have sen the impact of wind during the recent storms. In our gardens on a domestic scale wind in the form of leaf blowers can remove valuable topsoil and in the wider landscape extreme wind will blow and deposit sand into landforms. Wind can be important to cool us and plants and also plays an essential role in gas exchange. Plants create the oxygen we need and also conveniently use up the carbon dioxide that we create through breathing. We actually need plants to live and they need us - what an amazing partnership! When we plant a tree or grow some seeds or even plant a new garden we can be happy that we have done something to help our environment. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s worth planting a large tree (one which will eventually grow to 20m high +) as such a tree will have so much more capacity for carbon reduction and oxygen creation. The wind direction can be a key factor in your garden design. Increasingly with climate change raising temperatures, we may want to encourage a through

breeze. Rather like opening a window both sides of your house to create a welcome through-draft on a hot day we may want to leave gaps to encourage wind in and then out of our gardens as well as our homes. Prevailing winds in this country are south-westerly or north-easterly (generally in winter) and so take care of you have a large garden and are considering removing large trees from it, since they may be helping shelter you from prevailing winds. In purely aesthetic terms I love the visual effect wind has on plant, especially blowing through grasses and meadow type plantings or gently caressing the leaves of trees. Lime trees are beautiful with silver undersides to their leaves and Salix Exigua is another plant to look out for with its delicate silver dancing leaves. A hedge will help filter wind much better than a fence or wall which deflects wind and re focuses it elsewhere. Poplar trees in a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;shelter beltâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; have been used all over Europe for centuries and we can adapt this principle using trees or hedges to create shelter from the wind and also the sun. SSelina Botham is an award winning garden designer based in Claygate. If you would like to improve and make the best of your garden and need some professional help contact Selina for an initial garden consultation on 07894 553 202 or see her web site for further ideas www.designsforallseasons.co.uk and her facebook page Selina Botham - Designs for all Seasons.

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Guidance on how to avoid catching or spreading coronavirus (COVID-19)

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what’s on... 1st - 30th Weds 1st (1st Weds monthly)

Friday 3rd (weekly)

Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt at Claremont Gardens, Portsmouth Rd, KT10 9JG from 11am - 4pm. Bring the whole family together this Easter & treat your loved ones to the magic of our Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/claremont-landscape-garden/ Elmbridge U3a, Monthly Meeting at Claygate Village Hall, Church Rd KT10 0JP from 2pm. For more info or to join: 0208 979 2737 or members@elmbridgeu3a.org Hersham Village Market, open every Friday from 10.30am - 12noon in All Saints Church Hall. If you’re looking to buy local food that’s delicious & fresh, high quality hand crafted gifts, or home grown plants, then you really should visit us! www.hershamvillagemarket.org.uk

3rd - 5th

Baby & Toddler Show at Sandown Racecourse, Portsmouth Road, Esher, KT10 9AJ from 10am - 4pm. Test, try, compare & buy everything you need to give your baby the best start, with incredible shopping opportunities, unbeatable deals on all the top brands, hands-on demos, invaluable advice & support all under one roof. jockeyclubvenues.co.uk/whats-on/

8th - 16th

Easter Holidays at The Lightbox, Woking. Selection of free drop-in workshops from 1.30pm - 4pm. Create animal Easter Finger Puppets, brightly colours Flower Pop-Ups or an Easter bonnet, using recycled materials. Children aged 4+ but all ages welcome. thelightbox.org.uk

Friday 10th

Churches Together in the Dittons will be having a Good Friday service on Giggs Hill Green (Thames Ditton) starting at 10.45am. It is an ecumenical gathering and all are welcome. Hot Cross Buns will be served afterwards.

14th - 16th

Colourful spring crafts at Claremont Gardens, Portsmouth Rd, Esher KT10 9JG from 11am - 1pm. Join us for easy to make creative crafts that will bring some colourful Easter fun to your home. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/claremont-landscape-garden/whats-on

Tuesday 21st (monthly)

Tuesday 28th (monthly)

Tuesday Tree Walk - ‘Noble’ Trees at Claremont Gardens, Portsmouth Rd, Esher KT10 9JG from 11am - 12.30pm. Join our expert tree guide Hilary for a guided walk around Claremont. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/claremont-landscape-garden/whats-on Kingston & District Civil Service Pensioners’ Alliance Group meet at Marion House, Girl Guides Hut, Tadworth Ave, KT3 6DJ, 2.00 - 4.00pm. This month’s speaker: Pete Allen ‘‘Watching the Detectives’’. Brenda Denby, 0208 398 6054/brendadenby@live.co.uk

save the date in may 2020 Sat 2nd MAY 2020

Family farm day at Claremont Gardens, Portsmouth Rd, Esher KT10 9JG from 10.30am 4pm. Family-friendly farm experience. Say hello to cute lambs, rabbits and piglets to name a few. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/claremont-landscape-garden/whats-on

Sat 16th MAY 2020

Springsong: Connecting Through Song at Claremont Gardens, KT10 9JG from 9.30am - 12noon. Come & immerse yourself in nature as part of a ‘wave of song’ standing on the peacock lawn. Booking is required. nationaltrust.org.uk/claremont-landscape-garden/

23rd - 24th MAY 2020

Happy Days Festival 2020 at Imber Court, Ember Lane, Esher, KT8 0BT from 2 - 10pm. 2 day concert that prides itself on blending all decades of amazing music (classic, modern & contemporary) from all genres. For more info or to book tickets visit www.hdfestival.co.uk

If there’s an event in May that you’d like mentioned, please contact Ros by Friday 10th April. All entries appear on a first come, first served basis. Details are correct at time of print, however it is advisable to check event dates and times with the venue/organisers in case of changes.

music ON THE GREEN

Lunchtime Concerts Christ Church, Esher

Wednesday 15th April 2020 HARLEY BRASS QUINTET Rebecca Toal – Trumpet Emily Ashby – Trumpet Will Foster – Trombone Pete Greenwood – Tuba Harley Brass is a newly formed brass quintet consisting of students and fellows of the Royal Academy of Music. As individual musicians they have played with many distinguished assembles including the Academy of St. Martin’s in the Field, Royal Ballet Sinfonia, Welsh National Opera and the Gunter Mahler Jugendorchester. Harley Brass enjoy playing popular repertoire but are also keen to explore more contemporary music. For their first visit to Esher they will be offering us a varied and lively programme of music ranging from Bach and Rameau to Bozza and Debussy. Join us and be uplifted for another Wednesday lunchtime. Free entry and light lunch from 12.30pm Concert from 1.10pm. Retiring Collection

For further info please contact the Parish Office:

01372 462282

Email: office@esherparish.org.uk www.esherparish.org.uk

Music Matters

With easter in mind,

we hope you enjoy this month’s music quiz.

QUESTIONS: 1. Who wrote the “Rites of Spring”? 2. Which band, soon to reunite and tour again, release an album called “The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway”? 3. Who asked musically, “How Do You Like Your Eggs In The Morning”? 4. On what album, did Simon & Garfunkel sing “April Come, She Will” 5. Who sang about ”The Soft Rain of April”? 6. Who sang about “Wooly Bully”? Take it Easy with David Smith on Surrey Hills Community Radio every Wednesday 5pm - 7pm. PUZZLE SOLUTIONS PAGE 33

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T H E L AU N C H O F LO ST L E T T E R S

LO S T L E T T E R S C O N N E C T I N G W I T H A N D R E S P O N D I N G TO O U R S U R R E Y A N C E S TO R S T H R O U G H L E T T E R S

Lost Letters is a community heritage project, funded by the Heritage Fund, to engage people across Surrey with their local history through a partnership with Surrey History Centre and the rich archives they hold. It will highlight the universality of our experiences as residents of Surrey by bringing to life the lives and experiences of our predecessors and asking for a response, by letter or through the visual arts, from current residents, who will be invited to take part. It will culminate in a book, an interactive touring exhibition and an online legacy, displaying the original letters alongside some contemporary responses. Most people can relate to the key experiences and phases of life - childhood, school, love, parenting, friends, work, home, holidays, loss, celebrations - and this project will share them through the medium of letters and visual arts, bringing to life some personal heritage of the people of Surrey and illustrating its importance, value and relevance for people living in Surrey today. Collections in the project include the frank and engaging letters of Lady Mary Wallis to her friend Mary Turner covering all aspects of living life in Surrey whilst raising a family and being married to the engineer Sir Barnes Wallis and the letters of Herbert Henry

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Bowerman, a private in the trenches during WW1 â&#x20AC;&#x153;I feel awfully weak some days but they say it is no use going to the doctor unless you are nearly deadâ&#x20AC;?. This exciting project is joining forces with The Royal Star & Garter Home in Surbiton, The Princess Alice Hospice in Esher, Hinchley Wood Secondary School and the Halow Project in Guildford where a series of workshops will be run between April & July 2020. The written and visual arts responses to the letters, created during the workshops, will be shared in a free interactive touring exhibition around Surrey during the Autumn of 2020. There will be opportunities for the public to add their own responses. Get in touch now if you are interested in being involved in this project. We are looking for volunteers to help at the workshops and support the tour. For more information and to volunteer email: itsnotyourbirthdaybut@gmail.com or you can write to INYBB, The Old Bank House, 26 Station Approach, Hinchley Wood, KT10 0SR.

Peugot 208 ALLURE CAR REVIEW BY TED MACAULEY

There is a real treat in store for the fans of stylish French chic in the petite shape of the new Peugeot 208, a hotshot rival to all the runners in the ever increasing horde of super-minis and city cars. The last 208 was not too great a challenger to the well established likes of the VW Polo, the Ford Fiesta and the Seat Ibiza - but the latest version this sporty and elegant 208 will give them all a run for their money. And I am an unashamed fan. It offers the option of three petrol engines, one diesel and a promise to put an electric model into the fray. This hatchback has been voted the European Car of the Year. It is all set for even further success and even more global awards. It’s a looker. A five seater. And spacious on the inside, even for the leggiest among us. The electric model has a welcoming range of 217 miles. And any noise levels have been suppressed so your eardrums are not invaded either in stop-go situations or flat-out on motorways. The 1.2 Puretech engines have a boom that fades at motorway pace, and the diesel sounds a bit more hoarse whatever your demands on speed, but you would not regard it as unpleasant. The six-speed box may not enjoy the precision of say a Ford Fiesta or the Ibiza - but is responsive and slots easily into every gear. A slight setback are the views from behind the tiny steering wheel. The thickness and angle of the car’s

windscreen pillars obscure some of your view through twists and bends - but there are reasonably proportioned door mirrors. However, the rear pillars and sloping roof limit what you can see behind your back. As for parking. No problem. Fitted as standard on all models are rear parking sensors. If you are a penny pincher subject to lengthy journeys and massive mileage all year round then it is worth giving consideration to the diesel powered version purely for economy reasons. And that brings me to the 1.5 BlueHD 100. It has bags of punch from the lowest of revs and feels as sprightly as can be when it sets off from standstill. With its useful pulling power and acceleration you are freed from meddling with the gear stick. Even the least costly trim level ACTIVE is more than adequately equipped with 16 inch alloy wheels, heated door mirrors, automatic lights, air con and a leather steering wheel. The ALLURE adds 17 inch alloys, electric rear windows, climate control, privacy glass, automatic wipers and power retracting door mirrors. And there’s more. Much more.... The brainstormers behind the scenes at Peugeot have come up with a genuine showcase contender in the hard-fought city car battleground. Go for it... Specification: The Allure: Engine 1.2. Speed 0-60 in 9.6 secs. MPG:44.3. Price: £18.870.

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READING FOR

R E L AX AT I O N

April is national Stress Awareness Month and, if you or anyone in your family, are one of the 74% of UK adults who have felt stressed, overwhelmed or unable to cope during the last year then Surrey Libraries can help. The most important things you can do when you are stressed or anxious is to make sure you are looking after yourself and finding time to relax.

But, what’s the best way to relax? In 2016, more than 18,000 people from 134 different countries took part in the Rest Test, an online survey to investigate people’s attitudes to relaxation, and reading came out top in the survey. So, why not visit your local library in April and borrow some books to help you relax or, go online and borrow an e-book or e-audio book. If you need a little more help, pick up a Reading Well leaflet with practical information, advice and recommended reading endorsed by GPs and other health professionals. We’ve got ‘Reading Well for Children’, ‘Reading Well: Shelf Help’ for teenagers and ‘Reading Well for mental health’ for adults. We also have lists of mood-busting books and recommended books to help ‘read yourself well’. Sometimes, getting out and about can help too, so why not join us at one of our regular events. Rhymetime - proven to help new Mums in the early days and a wonderful way to meet other people in your community. Storytimes- great for kids’ development and another excellent way to meet new people. Reading groups - a great way to meet people and share your love of reading. Watch out for special events too. There’s always something interesting happening in your local library. For more information and to borrow books, drop into your local library or visit surreycc.gov.uk/libraries and look at ‘Reading Well’ on our Health and wellbeing pages. Look after yourself and those around you this month!

READ

LIBRARY

WHAT’S ON AT ESHER LIBRARY?

Tuesday 7th April - Easter craft session at Esher Library at 10:30. £1.00 per child payable on the day. Ditton Library have opportunities for volunteers to lead Rhymetime weekly on Wednesdays at 10:30 am and 11:30 am and a Children's Writing Group weekly on Saturday at 3:00 pm. English Conversation Group volunteer for customers whose first language is not English. We are looking for someone who can support and encourage people to practice their English in a friendly and welcoming manner for one hour weekly at Esher Library. Apply at surreycc.gov.uk/libraries/volunteering-in-libraries. or ask in the library.

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Easy Sudoku Puzzles by KrazyDad, Volume 1, Book 18

Sudokusudoku #4 9

VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES

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

April / May 2020

Help maintain the natural beauty of our local woodlands

Each row, column & 3x3 box must contain the numbers 1 to 9 just once. This can be done by If you use logic you can solve-the puzzle withouthave guesswork. applying logic you don’t 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.

Digi search 2 7 8 7 9 9 0 8 2 4 8 5 7 9

3 5 5 3 8 8 4 5 0 7 7 4 8 8

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

4 6 5 2 7 7 5 4 2 7 6 3 7 6

8 0 8 3 5 3 8 8 8 5 4 5 2 9

5 9 8 4 0 6 6 2 4 6 6 4 5 2

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

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

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

4 4 0 4 5 7 4 3 9 7 5 0 6 6

7 5 2 3 0 5 7 9 7 2 5 2 3 5

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

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

Find the hidden numbers - horizontal or vertical 32234, 33947, 36927, 38445, 55388, 56723, 59840, 74859, 76376, 78926, 81522, 84583, 84725, 84756, 98673, 99082

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If "everybody knows" such and such, then it ain't so, by at least ten thousand to one. -- Lazarus Long

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Come & join our friendly team & enjoy the great outdoors. Tasks include cutting up old wood to make log piles, removing ivy from trees & clearing litter & anything else to enhance the natural beauty of our woodlands. Wednesdays 10am –1pm. No experience required just enthusiasm. All tools & equipment provided.

Encourage local businesses to become more dementia friendly

An organisation supporting dementia awareness are looking for Admin & Event Support & Community Marketing volunteers. Both roles can be carried out from home (plus 4 meetings a year). Require computer literacy, use of MS programmes & access to the internet & email.

Deliver support to your local community Drivers with their own cars are needed to collect meals from your local community centre & deliver to clients’ homes. As well as delivering meals & handling money, the volunteer would report back to the Centre Manager if the client appears unwell, confused or absent.

Meet people, make new friends & gain retail experience

Charity Shop Assistants are needed for shops throughout Elmbridge. The role can involve serving customers, till work, organising, cleaning/sorting stock, cleaning & tidying the shop & doing window displays. Flexible shifts & times. No qualifications or experience required.

Can you inspire and encourage others?

Help to provide sighted assistance at activities & events. Support blind & partially sighted people enjoy the company of others, give & receive help, share stories & information. Full training will be provided.

INTERESTED IN ANY OF THOSE ROLES?

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