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What’s Cooking? Sudoku & Digi-Search Acupuncture Review What’s On in June Music Matters The Swan Inn Review Dyscover Celebrations Gardening with Selina Crossword Puzzle Puzzle Solutions Esher Library Notice Useful Numbers Music on the Green Elmbridge Volunteers Advertisers’ Index

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Welcome to our June issue of Look Local. Summer is certainly on the way, and I’m wondering if it will be as warm as last year? It’s hard to imagine the grass being parched and turning brown when it is so lush and green right now. It’s amazing how it has recovered so well isn’t it? There are so many wonderful events happening locally this month, we’re really spoilt for choice! These include a selection of ‘Open Gardens’ around the area; providing wonderful days out and a great way to gather inspiration for your own garden too! As well as these, there is of course, the fabulous Claygate Flower Show to look forward to next month! You can also read about my visit to a very lovely Cobham based acupuncture clinic; find out more about this fascinating ancient practice. Michelle enjoyed a wonderful meal recently at a newly refurbished local restaurant; The Swan Inn in Claygate. It sounds like she had a very nice evening. I am so pleased because it happened to be her Birthday too! This is certainly on my list of places to visit very soon! On a different note, We are very happy to be launching our beautifully refreshed, and shiny new Website this month! If you have a moment do pay us a visit at www.looklocalmagazine.co.uk. We hope you like it. Wishing you all a great month, and a Happy Father’s Day to all you local Dads too !

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I recently enjoyed an appointment with Emma Eaton digestive problems. The focus of treatment is on you as at her new acupuncture clinic which is based at the 225 an individual. It aims to treat your immediate health Club in Cobham. problems and the underlying root cause. There is a whole body of research to support that There is nothing to be afraid of - lots of patients who acupuncture works. As a method of treating attend regularly and benefit from treatment people it is widely respected and used are needle phobic. At the first treatment “Fantastic frequently in the UK. It is currently patients soon realise that the hair acupuncture estimated that 2.3 million people are thin sterile disposable needles are treatment really being treated each year by British specifically designed to be as painless knows her work very Acupuncture Council members. as possible. They are about a tenth of Acupuncture is used to help with the thickness of a medical syringe. well and creates a very most complaints that you would In many treatments, patients are not warm and nurturing go to your doctor with. Just in the even aware whether the needles have environment.” last week Emma has seen patients been inserted or not. CUSTOMER TESTIMONAL benefiting from acupuncture who have It’s natural, holistic and works with the a wide range of health challenges:- aches body. The aim of Acupuncture is to prompt and pains, fertility challenges, fatigue, insomnia, the body to do what it knows how to do. Whilst anxiety, hot flushes, foot pain, pregnancy support and patients may come for a specific reason such as neck

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“I can’t recommend Emma enough - the help with hot flushes has been nothing short of life changing.” CUSTOMER TESTIMONAL

pain, they soon experience other additional positive side effects. For example, they find that their general mood, sleep and digestion are improved as well. It can be very effective on its own and is also often integrated with conventional medical treatment. A good example of how beautifully they work together is the support given to a couple on Assisted Fertility programmes such as IVF or support patients receiving cancer treatment. Emma has been helping patients locally for over 10 years, originally setting up Eaton Acupuncture working in Great Bookham and The Medicine Garden in Cobham. Changing the clinic name to Cobham Acupuncture and Reflexology when the 225 Club became her permanent home. Rachel Sherriff also works from the Clinic who is technically talented (graduating with a First class hons) and has a wonderful way with patients - a rare combination. Both are members of the

“Caring, talented, professional, skilled & gentle, Emma is an exceptional practitioner is a real find. No fuss, no pain…but a miracle reduction in foot pain”

British Acupuncture Council and have a special interest in CUSTOMER TESTIMONAL female health especially supporting women experiencing negative impacting menopause related problems and working with patients on the fertility journey. This is a truly lovely clinic and the treatment I received on my ankle certainly eased the pain I have been experiencing for the past few months. I will certainly be returning for further treatments. If you would like to visit Emma or Rachel please call for an appointment, you won’t regret it! Thank you very much Emma, I really enjoyed my treatment. The 225 Club, 13 Anyards Rd, Cobham KT11 2LW Phone: 07821 590287 Email: hello@cobhamacupuncture.co.uk

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The Eight Pieces of Brocade Qigong,10am-12noon at Downside Village Hall, Downside Common Rd, KT11 3NP. Discover the benefits of Qigong & learn a traditional form suitable for all abilities. Adults & teenagers welcome, £20. Contact Liz Kendall on 07944 872332, liz@surrey-shiatsu.co.uk & visit http://www.surrey-shiatsu.co.uk/tai-chi-qigong

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Elmbridge U3a, Monthly Meeting at Claygate Village Hall KT10 0JP. 1.30pm. Talk by Ian Keable: “Charles Dickens, Conjuror”. For more information or to join contact: Membership Secretary members@elmbridgeu3a.org or 0208 979 2737.

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15th - 16th JUNE 2019

Plant Society Show at RHS Garden Wisley, Woking GU23 6QB, 9.00am - 5.00pm. Spectacular displays from 20 plant societies featuring favourites such as delphiniums, clematis, sweet peas, iris & dahlias as well as alpines, fruit & vegetables, hosta, carnivorous, bonsai & cactus. For more info visit www.rhs.org.uk/wisley

Sunday 16th JUNE 2019

BOOKHAM OPEN GARDENS 2019 - 10am to 5pm. Tickets on sale from May 20th: £5 in advance, £6 on the day, from the Old Barn Hall, Bookham KT23 3PQ (open Mon, Weds, Fri 9.30am-12noon), The Vineries (event sponsors) and other local outlets. You can also buy them at the first garden you visit. Assistance dogs only. www. bookhamopengardens.co.uk or contact Tina Hutton on 01372 457598.

Sunday 16th JUNE 2019

Father’s Day Surrey Classic Vehicle Club at Claremont Landscape Gardens Portsmouth Rd, Esher KT10 9JG, from 11am - 3pm. Go back to a time of excitement & glamour with an impressive display of Surrey’s fabulous vintage cars parked up on the Amphitheatre. claremont@nationaltrust.org.uk / 01372 467806. For more information visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/claremont-landscape-garden

Thursday 20th JUNE 2019

Squire’s Garden Centres is holding a ‘Prosecco & Plants’ evening from 5pm until 8.30pm. There’ll be plenty of time to browse the stunning selection of plants, and you’ll be able to take advantage of a special 20% off all plants on the evening! Plus if you get a bit peckish hot dogs will be served from 6-8pm for £5. For more info www.squiresgardencentres.co.uk

Thursday 20th JUNE 2019

Coach trip to see “While the Sun Shines” by Terence Rattigan at the Orange Tree Theatre, Richmond. Contact Carol Butcher 01932 867511.

SAVE THE DATE in July Sunday 7th JULY 2019

Classic Motor Show and Family Fun day 2019, at Clandon Park, West Clandon, Guildford GU4 7RQ from11am - 4.30pm. Hundreds of classic vehicles, exciting stalls, entertainment for the Children & much more! £7 & U12s Free. More info on page 29

If there’s an event in July that you’d like mentioned, please contact Ros (details on p.3) before Monday 10th June. All entries appear on a first come, first served basis. Details of the above event are correct at time of print.

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1. Hollywood legend Doris Day died on May 13th 2019. How old was she? 2. Wy are Led Zeppelin so called? 3. Who sang “You make the sunshine brighter than Doris Day”? 4. Complete the Led Zeppelin song title, often said to be one of their finest works. “Stairway to……” 5. What do the four symbols relate to on the front cover of Led Zeppelin IV? 6. Can you name the five Travelling Wilburys? 7. Doris Day originally wanted to be a dancer. What prevented her achieving her ambition? 8. Sentimental Journey was Doris Day’s first hit record. In what year was it released? PUZZLE SOLUTIONS PAGE 33

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Word reached us here at Look Local, that The Swan Inn Pub in Claygate had been taken over by the popular London chef Jose Pizarro recently, so we went along to find out more. Upon arrival we were met by General Manager, the lovely Huw Johnson, who was previously managing Joseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bermondsey Street restaurant before moving to run The Swan. The bar area is very roomy, the tables well spaced and has a very relaxed feel. There was a gentleman sitting quietly with his drink and working on his I-pad, another sitting reading the paper, a small group of friends having a drink and sharing some Tapas, and others just having a drink and a chat. Whilst you can sit and eat anywhere in the Swan, the main dining area is offset from the bar and you can prebook these tables. The Swan has a really lovely traditional English pub feel with a modern twist and the menu reflects this. The

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menu is inspiring and very flexible. Our lovely waitress for the evening, Kaz, was very knowledgeable and was able to talk us through the menu choices. Mostly made up of a wide selection of tapas there are a handful of more traditional menu choices with a special Jose twist, such as Fish & Chips. Whilst we waited for our meal to arrive we nibbled on Gordal olives stuffed with blood orange, and ciabatta with a bowl of olive oil for dipping. Heaven! We had chosen the Presa Iberica (100% acorn fed Iberico pork) with baby potatoes, pimenton, to share and a selection of tapas. Our meal arrived and we sampled the delicious delights that this lovely pub has to offer complimented by a bottle of the house red Syrah Cuvee. It really is a lovely way to share food with friends. We finished our meal with a bowl of Spanish strawberries served with vermouth vinegar, white chocolate & pistachios (Yes! That really does work!)

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and Almond & Prune tart served with Sherry cream. A family of four was on the table next to us, a couple with their two young daughters. What a lovely way for them to eat out and no doubt accommodate all the differing appetites and tastes that a family has. Comfortably busy, the pub offers a relaxed atmosphere, flexible dining, excellent food and great service. In addition to all this there is a really lovely outside seating and eating area. It feels like a secret hideaway. Enclosed by high fencing and walls it is a surprisingly peaceful area despite the busy road nearby. This area also brings extra culinary delights! There is a char grill alongside a Green Egg (a smoker and charcoal barbecue) and a Paella stand. The paella stand has a wood fire in the centre, similar to a fire pit, (where the paella pan can stand) and is surrounded by a cast iron griddle for cooking all the components for your paella. These fabulous additions to the core menu will mostly

be in use Friday evenings, Saturdays and Sundays, weather permitting. Roll on Summer I say. I cannot wait to go back when the weather is better to try this part of the inspirational dining experience The Swan offers. Part of the garden will be available for private hire, so you could have your very own Paella party with your private chef for the event! Mmm! When’s my birthday? Also available for hire is a private dining room upstairs in the pub that seats up to 16. There will be special events coming up, with music, dancing etc. One of these will be a dinner on 10th July to celebrate Jose’s new book “Andalusia”. I cannot recommend a visit to the Swan enough. We had a fabulous evening and are planning a return visit very soon. Our thanks go to Huw and his team for making us so welcome. For more information about The Swan Inn visit www. josepizarro.com/jose-pizarro-the-swan-inn-esher

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DYSCOVER

Photos by Orande Mensink

25th Anniversary Celebration

On Thursday 25th April at Woodlands Park Hotel, Dyscover celebrated it’s 25th Anniversary (Actual birthday 27th April) They were celebrating 25 years of Dyscover, a local specialist aphasia charity, set up by the charity’s founder and president, Gill Jackson MBE to offer people with this life changing, long term and complex speech & language condition, on-going support. Friends and supporters of Dyscover attended the afternoon tea fundraiser. The 118 guests included Mayor Shweta Kapadia and her husband, Consort Ramesh Kapadia from Elmbridge, Chairman Raj Haque of Mole Valley District Council and Mayor and Mayoress Neil and Ann Dallen as well as original volunteers and very early beneficiaries of the organisation. Guests enjoyed a Pimms and elderflower drinks reception with jazz musicians ‘Rag A Jazz’ playing in the background. Traditional afternoon tea was served after a brave and humbling presentation from Suzie Cope, who

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described to the audience how acquiring aphasia at aged 45 has impacted her life and family and how with the support of Dyscover she has been able to overcome many of the barriers this condition presents and is now able to volunteer for Dyscover as a ‘Buddy’ to new beneficiaries joining one of Dyscover’s speech therapist led support groups. The tea was accompanied by some singers who enlivened the audience, ready for an auction which included a 3 ball at Wisley golf club, a champagne canal trip and Cocktails at Zedel Brasserie in Soho. The celebration ended with a fantastic raffle with both the auction and raffle raising over £1800! Dyscover were thrilled with the local support this event generated and are keen make strong community links in and around Leatherhead following their HQ move to Leatherhead Court in 2018. For anyone interested in volunteering, fund raising, getting involved or to find out more about what Dyscover can offer visit www.dyscover.org.uk

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Adventures with Mud By Selina Botham

Award winning local garden designer Selina Botham shares her own experience of garden transformation. When our beautiful mature weeping willow tree suddenly died of Honey fungus disease in September last year we realised that the time had come for a change to our own garden. We’d opened our garden under the National Garden Scheme in 2015 and also for local ‘open garden’ events and it had even been featured on BBC Gardener’s World. We really loved it and had thought it couldn’t be better, however when the willow died I knew I needed to think again. I decided to follow my own advice (usually given to clients) and rip out the huge leylandii hedge as well

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as a 3m high and wide laurel hedge which surrounded the garden on two sides. This was wasting lots of space and causing a maintenance headache which we’d put up with for years. The time had come to replace all the rotting fences too and work on the important background structure of the garden. It was ‘freeing’ to gain this extra space and light and to reconnect with the further views from our garden. I should have done this years ago.. I thought to myself… The pond and garden room and deck will stay intact and some of the paths and terrace are still part of the new plan, but the lawn will be levelled and re-turfed and I’m excited to be planting new flower beds and new trees. Part of the new design is inspired by a river and there will be a ‘bare foot path’ which will meander through the ‘river’ planting of silvers, whites and blues. The textures underfoot and the soft planting around will make this a sensory experience and a place to connect fully with nature. I’ve also designed another surprise feature which I’ll share in the months to come. It has been an experience to go though the process myself and I’ll share the highs and lows of the transformation with the Look Local readers, so you can follow the development of the new garden from devastation to new life. In the early stages the mud was terrible and the progress seemed slow and painful. I always suggest to clients that they keep one of the water colour visuals of the design handy so they don’t lose hope through this part of the build and I’ve done this….still the mud is really bad… Here are a few photos of the clearance. More to follow in subsequent articles as the new garden takes shape. Selina 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.

Bookham Open Gardens SUNDAY 16TH JUNE 2019 | 10.00AM-5.00PM

This year’s event will feature around 12 varied and attractive private gardens (6 new to Open Gardens) where garden owners will give you a warm welcome and provide you with the opportunity to pick up ideas for your own garden or simply enjoy the beautiful surroundings. In addition, we have gardens at The Dawnay School, Gracewell Care Home, the Grange Centre (with its Victorian walled garden) and Little Bookham Allotments. The proceeds from the day go towards the upkeep of our Old Barn Hall. Delicious refreshments will be served there throughout the day and there will also be the opportunity to visit our plant stall and buy a selection of goods from the Bookham Country Market

stall. Once again there will be a raffle with lots of great prizes. There will be a regular free minibus service to take you between the gardens. Tickets: £5 in advance at outlets below: The Old Barn Hall KT23 3PQ (Mon, Weds, Fri 9.30am-12.30pm), the Vineries (event sponsors) & other local outlets, £6 on the day. You can also buy them at the first garden you visit. Assistance dogs only. For more information look for ‘Bookham Open Gardens’ on Facebook, or contact Tina Hutton on 01372 457598 Email: tina.hutton@btinternet.com BOOKHAM COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Registered Charity No. 1148881

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1. Freedom from war (5) 2. Distinguished (7) 3. Chilled (4) 4. Last (8) 5. Seventh sign of the Zodiac (5) 6. Thrifty (6) 11. Least advanced in age (8) 12. Notified of a risk (6) 13. Take no part (7) 15. Be evasive (5) 17. Idle bee (5) 18. Scottish dance (4)

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VOLVO XC90 CAR REVIEW BY TED MACAULEY

Wow factor cars are few and far between; rare commodities in a market hungry for good taste & value for money. And that brings me right-away to a success story of a supply to please, & thoroughly satisfy, in the attractive shape of Volvo’s latest SUV challenger, their XC90. As a treat of fulsome & comfy features, of family requirements on the move, it ticks all the boxes. And what a looker, too!!! Their deservedly legendary seven-seater, has been given a clever & welcome overhaul, but it holds onto one crucial factor; a transversely set-up engine whose huge share of its length can be handed over to the car’s interior for a generously spacious lounge-like atmosphere. In fact, just about every item in XC90 is fresh - right down to its refashioned Volvo badge. That just about sums up how beneficially caring the designers have been. Now what about its all embracing cabin/cockpit, call it what you like? Little or nothing has been left to chance in the Scandanavian company’s quest to give value for your hard-earned. The all-new infotainment set-up is all singing, all dancing and it dwells in a system that occupies most of the central dash, with stylish graphics, high resolution & clear to read & understand menus, and fixtures and

switches which require the least effort. But all credit to the designers: their principal concern has been all about comfort for the driver & passengers relaxing over the seven seats. And to add to the joys of the riders, the handling of the car is excellent, with very little roll or understeer, and offers a general feeling of ease and relaxation. Ultra-safe, too. A four-wheel-drive, offering the most secure traction on the wettest and most threatening skiddy roads, that would easily trap lesser, well-equipped rivals. If you plan a marathon drive for a holiday, in say, far off Scotland, have no frets about the family’s full comfort, with the arrangement of seating with its three-row design. The first two with five places, that all recline & slide to cope with whatever room is needed and the third row is just the job for the restlessness of leggy teenagers. Behind that is a fair-sized boot that can be extended by folding up one or all of the five back seats. The cheapest in the range is the D5 Momentum priced at £50,435. But personally I would go for D5 Inscrip’ Pro, nearly ten grand more, but with very top spec and a just about everything you need to hand, to hold a front running lead over of its rivals. XC90? XCellent!!!! Specification: DS Inscrip’ Pro. 235BHP.MPG 48.7. Speed 130mph. 0-62mph 7.8 seconds. Top

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RHS

HAMPTON COURT PALACE GARDEN FESTIVAL

Set amid the grounds of the historic Hampton Court Palace, the RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival will bring a colourful festival of flowers from 1st - 7th July.

Floral Fiesta Festival-goers can explore this floral fiesta which offers something for everyone. The Floral Marquee will bring together 81 growers and nurseries for a cornucopia of summer colour & scents, including a woodland scene as it would have existed millions of years ago with the National Collection of Ginkgo. Festival Headdresses made from flowers & plants will also be on display as seven floristry students go head to head to create eye-catching designs in the RHS Future Florists Competition. Lavender specialists Downderry Nursery from Kent will be honoured as Master Grower, displaying a range of aromatic lavender for a pretty purple picture. Visitors will have the opportunity to book a traditional afternoon tea in a brand new Rose Garden where they can sit back and enjoy this immersive experience. Talks & Workshops For those looking to take home a new skill, creative workshops will focus on crafts, art, calligraphy, terrariums, apothecary, floristry & gardening. Meanwhile floral crown making & glitter face painting will be sure to get everyone into the festival spirit.

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The Main Stage will offer an exciting programme of engaging talks throughout the show from well-known faces including Kelly Brook, Joe Swift & Adam Frost while demonstrations for design & floristry are ideal for even the gardening novice. Food, Drink & Entertainment After a day amongst the blooms, visitors can indulge in a variety of culinary experiences. The Wild Garden Banquet with a bespoke menu specially created by the Michelin star chef, Merlin Labron-Johnson offers guests a foraging experience around The Wild Garden before sitting down to a banquet table to enjoy wild ingredients found in the garden. The picturesque Long Water provides the ideal spot for those looking to enjoy a glass of Pimm’s, or visitors can pull up a deckchair and enjoy the selection of live bands performing on the all-new floating stage. Shopping Visitors be spoilt for choice with plants from sweet peas & clematis, to cacti & carnivorous plants and shopping stands will offer all the latest garden & home accessories. For the foodies, there are plenty of opportunities to taste tempting artisan produce. Independent & local producers in The Great Taste Market will see a range of foods, wines & craft spirits to take home. The exclusive Preview Evening* held on Monday 1st July offers the perfect opportunity for those wanting to be one of the first to experience this year’s Festival. A lineup of exciting live acts will perform on the atmospheric floating stage while guests can enjoy the variety of workshops and marvel at a feel good fireworks display, all within the magnificent setting of the palace grounds. For further information or to buy tickets, please visit the RHS website at www.rhs.org.uk/hamptoncourt

CLASSIC MOTOR SHOW AND

FAMILY FUN DAY 2019 CLANDON PARK, SUNDAY 7TH JULY. * Something for all the family*

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Hundreds of Classic Vehicles, Exciting Stalls, Entertainment for the Children, Hospitality Area serving Hot and Cold Food and Drinks, Picnic Area with Toilet Facilities, Show Opens 11.00am - 4.30pm, Entry for Public £7 per adult, Under 12’s Free,

ENTRY VIA THE A25 - MERROW TO WEST CLANDON ROAD. Nearest Sat Nav postcode GU4 7AA

Personalised email and economical upgrades ... Recently a number of large volume email providers have closed their services usually due to the cost of providing the service being too great for any rewards which may be returned. These companies include O2, Tesco and Which. You may be asking what benefit could the email providers be gaining? The general answer is a simple one- you give them permission to “read” your emails and provide contextual advertising, this is agreed in their terms and conditions when you sign up to their service. This is the reason why the likes of Gmail, Outlook, Hotmail, Yahoo are keen for your email traffic, for example- if you are in correspondence with someone about a holiday - you may see banner adverts usually in your web browser from holiday firms, the holiday firm would have paid for this advert or “impression”. This is evidence of contextual advertising. Changing your email address and notifying your contacts can be headache, to mitigate a recurrence of this, a way around it is to purchase your own email address - also know as domain name. Once bought this address is yours forever (assuming subscriptions are maintained) By way of example let’s say your name is Jane Walter, you could purchase (subject to availability) the domain name “walter-family.co.uk”, and your email address could be jane@walter-family.co.uk. The beauty of this arrangement is that this is yours forever and should the suppling firm decide that email isn’t their “thing”, you can move it to another provider. You may be thinking this arrangement is expensive and exclusive to companies, but you would be wrong. To purchase the domain name and have it registered to you for 2 years is only £35.00 (+vat)- then it is necessary to have the email service added, and this can be a little as £25 per year. For less than the cost of filling your car up with fuel you have an email address and email service for life, additionally you can add further email accounts for mum, dad, the kids and so on.

Low cost computer upgrades The thought of moving all your data onto a new machine can cause palpitations to many. A way to avoid this is to upgrade your existing machine. Windows 10 and Mojave are reasonably accepting when it comes to running on old hardware. To remove the frustration of a slow running machine, a great option is to replace your current hard drive with a Solid State Drive (SSDs), the performance boost is impressive and is said to be upto 20 times quicker- which is pretty astonishing. SSD’s have fallen greatly in price so the cost of the upgrade and us to copy all your data to the SSD could be way less than buying a new machine. Please call for more information.

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

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SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL LIBRARY!

ESHER LIBRARY

Old Church Path, Esher, Surrey KT10 9NS The library is situated next to the Elmbridge Civic Centre car park, which is pay and display.

OPENING HOURS Tuesday: 9.30am - 5.00pm Wednesday: 9.30am - 5.00pm Thursday: 9.30am - 5.00pm Friday: 9.30am - 5.00pm Saturday: 9.30am - 5.00pm Monday & Sunday: CLOSED

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It is difficult to believe that one year has passed & the Summer Reading Challenge is almost with us once more. In July children between the ages of 4 & 11 can enrol & become part of our super space family. Yes, the theme this year is space & will celebrate adventure & exploration. We will be running craft events throughout the Summer & encouraging children to read 6 books (not just about space!!) In May we welcomed to the library small groups of children from a local nursery school. They were shown around, had a short discussion of what a library is & then a story to end their visit. If you think you have a group who would like to visit then please get in touch. We always have ex-library stock for sale. The books are great for taking on holiday. Many resorts have a sharing library where you donate books you have read & pick up those left by other guests. Go on, share the love of a good book & recycle!!

A request for help!! There have been recent occasions when, due to staffing problems, we have struggled to deliver Rhymetime on Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday morning. We are therefore looking for volunteers to run the sessions to ensure we can continue We look forward to seeing providing this service on a regular basis. Full training & support will be given. You could you soon at Esher Library. always volunteer with a friend & run a session together. Speak to a member of staff or go www.surreycc.gov.uk/libraries to the library website & look at volunteering opportunities. Our volunteer coordinator Surrey Libraries App Available will then call for a chat. Please give this role serious consideration.

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useful numbers POLICE TRAVEL To report local incidents ......................... 101 National Rail Enquiries .............0845 748 4950 Surrey Bus Services .................01483 506919 DENTISTS Train information ....................0845 748 4950 Fair Oak Dental Practice ........... 01372 463 082 Hare Lane Dental Practice ........ 01372 452 577 SCHOOLS Meads Dental Practice .............. 01372 464 929 Claremont Fan Court School .....01372 473 624 S3 Dental Practice .................... 0208 398 6322 Claygate Primary School .........01372 455348 Summerfield Dental Practice .... 01372 462 266 Cranmere Primary & Nursery Sch ... 0208 398 5580 The Neem Tree Dental Practice . 01372 540 186 Esher Church School ...............01372 463931 Esher Church of England High Sch ...01372 468068 Milbourne Lodge School .........01372 462737 VILLAGE HALLS Civic Centre ............................ 01932 254 750 Rowan Preparatory School .......01372 462627 Claygate Centre .......................01372 463 476 Shrewsbury Lodge Pre Prep Sch .. 01372 462781 Claygate Village Hall ................ 01372 469 221 MEDICAL King George’s Hall ................... 01932 254 750 Capelfield Surgery ....................01372 462501 Esher Green Surgery .................01372 462726 COUNCILS & SERVICE Littleton Surgery ......................01372 462235 Citizens’ Advice Bureau ..........01932 248660 Claygate Village Association .... 01372 463740 Claygate Parish Council ..........01372 467000 Elmbridge Borough Council ... 01372 474474 Elmbridge Museum ................. 01372 474 568 Esher Residents Ass .. info@esherresidents.com Library Services ...................... 0300 200 1001 Surrey County Council ...........08456 009009

Non-emergency NHS Help .......................... 111 Royal Surrey Hospital ..............01483 464002 St John Ambulance ............... 07900 910292 St Peter’s Hospital Chertsey ......01932 872000

CHURCHES All Saints Weston ......................0208 398 1849 Christ Church, Esher ................01372 462 282 Esher Green Baptist Church ......01372 459 800 VETERINARY SURGEONS Esher Quakers Meeting House ...0208 399 4325 Claygate Veterinary Centre .....01372 460107 First Church of Christ, Scientist ..01372 463 058 Medivet Esher-Manor Vets .......0208 398 8005 Holy Trinity Church ..................01372 463 603 St George’s Church, West End ....01372 462 282 CHEMISTS The Holy Name RC Church ......01372 462 451 Boots Pharmacy ....................... 01372 463 912 Central Pharmacy ....................01372 464 064 BANKS Claygate Pharmacy &Travel Clinic 01372 466 116 Barclays ....................................0345 734 5345 Wallis Jones Pharmacy ..............0208 398 2494 Santander .................................0800 030 4321

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VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES June 2019

Stroke Group Lead Good Communication & Organisational skills? Weybridge Stroke Group are looking for an enthusiastic, patient & empathic volunteer to support the members at a weekly group at the Community Centre, organise outings and promote their work.

Enjoy Gardening? A Community Centre in Molesey is looking for a confident and sociable gardener to lead the community garden. The role will involves overseeing the propagation of plants in the green house and support other gardeners when they are volunteering.

Things are heating up Community centres in Walton on Thames, Cobham and Molesey are looking for kitchen helper. You would be assisting with preparation, general kitchen tasks, and cleaning. A comprehensive training programme is provided.

Men in Sheds Volunteer A great opportunity has arisen to assist at the Thames Ditton Community Centre. If you have supervising, stock taking and wood working skills this could be the perfect role. You will need to be outgoing, sociable and organised.

Do you have a couple of hours spare at lunch time? Volunteering for Meals on Wheels is a great way to make a huge impact in a short amount of time. By delivering meals you bring nutritious food and a friendly visit to six to eight seniors and people with disabilities in your community.

music ON THE GREEN

Lunchtime Concerts Christ church, Esher

Wednesday 19th June 2019

MARINE QUARTET Sarah Rita Marine, flute John Sturt, violin Ragnhild Rivertz, viola Miranda Stinton, cello

This young flute quartet from Trinity Laban Conservatoire will be offering us a series of attractive works by Mozart, Rossini and Devienne - an excellent way to enjoy a mid-week break. We welcome you to melodious music, a generous lunch and good company.. Free entry and light lunch from 12.30pm Concert from 1.10pm. Retiring collection

Next concert -Wednesday 17 July 2019 Anna Cassu - piano

For further info please contact the Parish Office:

01372 462282 Email: office@esherparish.org.uk www.esherparish.org.uk

INTERESTED IN ANY OF THOSE ROLES?

To book an appointment: Call us on: 01372 463 587 Email: contact@csva.co.uk www.centralsurreyvoluntaryaction.co.uk

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advertisers’ index Able Roofing...................................................... 17 Mail Boxes Etc..................................................... 6 Bob Mitchell Bathroom Design & Installation... 19 Molesey Pest Control......................................... 13 Bookham Open Gardens.................................... 25 Music Matters.................................................... 23 Bruce’s Doggy Day Care....................................... 9 Music on the Green............................................ 37 Car Review......................................................... 27 National Garden Scheme Open Garden............. 12 Central Pharmacy............................................... 13 Nova Glass........................................................... 2 Chiropody - Melissa Bennett.............................. 11 RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival..... 28 Claremont Fan Court School............................. 40 Roofs of Esher.................................................... 11 Classic Motor Show & Family Fun Day............. 29 Rowlandsons Jewellers.......................................... 7 Claygate Flower & Village Show........................ 16 SAS Roofing & Building.................................... 12 Cleanability........................................................ 23 SJT Property Maintenance................................... 9 Dream Doors..................................................... 39 Stagecoach Hinchley Wood.................................. 5 Elmbridge Voluntary Action............................... 37 Steve’s Landscapes.............................................. 11 Esher Library...................................................... 35 Tec Res Computer Solutions ........................30/31 Gardening with Selina........................................ 24 Train Right for You............................................ 13 Girl Guiding Open Afternoon............................ 32 Voluntary Support North Surrey........................ 33 Guillaumes LLP Solicitors.................................... 4 Waitrose Recipe.................................................... 8 Jazz at Imber Court............................................ 23 Yoga with Barbara Currie................................... 10 Lodge Brothers Funeral Care................................ 6 Lower Green Community Centre....................... 19

Maggie May Therapies....................................... 17

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For a beautiful new kitchen...

just change the doors

Have you always wanted the kitchen of your dreams, but can’t quite justify paying the expensive price tag that comes with it? Now you can by just swapping the doors and worktops.

Less cost, less time, less mess...

• Huge choice of Doors, Worktops, Appliances, Sinks & Taps • Free Estimating and planning • 50% deposit with balance on completion www.dreamdoors.co.uk

For a FREE NO OBLIGATION home visit telephone 020 8399 1226 Or visit our showroom: 406 Ewell Road, Tolworth, Surrey KT6 7HF Email kt@dreamdoorsltd.co.uk

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Open Morning Whole School Thursday 13 June 2019 9.30am - 11.30am To reserve a place: Please telephone 01372 473624 or email info@claremont.surrey.sch.uk

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