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8 ASK BRUCE
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Read Bruce’s column about getting your first dog
FASHION 4 GOOD WHAT’S COOKING? QUEEN MARY II REVIEW MUSIC MATTERS CROSSWORD COMPUTER TIPS GARDENING WITH SELINA WHAT’S ON See what’s on in and around Esher in April
From the Editor Welcome to our April issue,
I do hope you are all well and that you enjoyed a lovely Easter break. I spent some of the long weekend sorting out my garden, and although I certainly don’t claim to have green fingers, it was good to tidy up a little after the dull months of winter. The grass is growing and the trees are budding. I’m looking forward to the green outlook after the bare tree view of the past few months. I must say, I’m even tempted to grow some veggies this year, nothing too ambitious, but the memory of the aroma and the taste of freshly picked tomatoes is tempting me to get my hands dirty! We have lots of fun things to share with you this month. I received a lovely message earlier last month, asking if I would share the following with you. The story started back in the mid-1960s in Twickenham and draws to a conclusion in Twickenham on the 16th April this year. It all hinges around a lovely old bus which, after all its trips abroad back in the 60s, has thousands of miles on the clock! Many of the young people who travelled around Eurpe on the bus back then came from the Surrey area and it is hoped that we can find and remind any of them reading this of those halcyon days and encourage them to attend a reunion after some fifty years. See inside for more information. Ted has been globe-trotting too, not on a bus, though. Read his account of a trip to remember aboard the QM2. Fashion 4 Good is back! This lovely local event is always a joy to attend, book your tickets now and save the date. Addedto this mix our regular puzzles, recipe, gardening feature, book reviews, lots of local events and so much more, I bring you this month’s Look Local in Esher. Wishing you all a great month, Warmest regards,
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ccording to the Surrey paranormal database, Walton-on-Thames has its share of things that go bump in the night. It records whisperings, strange footsteps and `stationery cupboard doors rattling unaided by human hand` at the Clock Tower in Bridge Street - and the ghost of the man who signed Charles I`s death warrant appearing in the Old Manor House in Manor Road. Theatres are famous for their ghosts - and, set in a solitary recess off Hepworth Way, the Cecil Hepworth Playhouse may be no exception. The Playhouse was originally part of movie pioneer Hepworth`s film studios and one of his movies, “A Ghostly Affair”, the story of a burglar driven away from a haunted castle by paintings coming to life, had audiences looking through closed fingers in 1914. The studios, turned into a local theatre in 1924, are now home to the The Ember Players – and many a set or lighting designer, burning the midnight oil, has been aware of unexplained shufflings and whisperings along its corridors and staircases. A perfect setting, it seemed, for the group`s spring production – a retelling of the classic comedy chiller “The Cat and the Canary” written by John Willard in 1922 and immortalised in the 1939 film starring Paulette Goddard and Bob Hope. Director Lisa Mills has devised and is staging an ingenious re-telling of the classic original story. “It`s a comedy melodrama set in the home of a deceased millionaire,” she explains. “A shadowy world where, according to the psychic housekeeper, `Evil spirits are at work`. The characters are potential `heirs` gathering for a reading of the will – but only one can inherit, provided they don`t meet with death or go mad within one month.” Throw in an escapee from an asylum for the criminally insane and an ominous gong that presages `Of the eight people present in this room, only seven will survive the
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night` and you havesome of the ingredients of a white knuckle evening of murder and suspense. “The script has more twists and turns than a game of Cluedo,” says Lisa, “And there are lots of laughs long the way. My cast has sworn an oath of secrecy not to reveal the ending of the play. We`re going to make our audiences take that oath, too – and no-one, but no-one will be admitted once the curtain has gone up.” “The Cat and the Canary”, sponsored by Savills Esher Lettings, is at the Cecil Hepworth Playhouse, Walton on Thames, from April 28th – 30th at 8 p.m. Book tickets, if you dare, from 07752 655 087 or www.ticketsource.co.uk/emberplayers
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public curiosity. We’d stop at a garage to fill up with diesel, and a French TV film-crew would appear. In Paris, local press photographers insisted that we drive round and round the Arc de Triomphe in heavy traffic to get the perfect shot for their newspapers. In 1965, we formed the Double-Decker Club (DDC) and more holidays followed throughout the 60s. “Aside from the inevitable punctures, our biggest problem was low bridges. We’d even go down a country lane to avoid one. In mid-France, we were going through a vineyard when suddenly a group of French labourers working in the fields stopped working and started waving at us as if we’d come to liberate them. It was really quite emotional.” “Yes, it was all a bit hippyish and these were, of course, the groovy days of long hair, mini-skirts, psychedelic rock and free love. But the holidays themselves weren’t in any sense salacious, they were just immense fun, and many of the friendships that were made have lasted half a lifetime”. We have now organised a nostalgic DDC reunion in Twickenham on 16 April. For more details, email: ddc.alan@yahoo.co.uk
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• 500g pack essential Waitrose British Turkey Breast Mince
• 2 tbsp Sacla’ Classic Basil Pesto • 4 salad onions, thinly sliced • 1 pack 4 Waitrose Italian Style Ciabatta Rolls • 2 large tomatoes, thickly sliced
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Preheat the oven to 200ºC, gas mark 6. In a large bowl, mix together the mince, pesto and salad onions. Using damp hands, shape into 4 even-sized burgers. Cook the burgers in a large, non-stick frying pan for 5 –8 minutes on each side until nicely browned and completely cooked through with no pink meat. Meanwhile, heat the ciabatta rolls for 8 –10 minutes, according to packet instructions. Split the rolls and place a few slices of tomato on the base of each. Top with the burgers, drizzle with a little extra pesto if you wish, replace the top of the roll and serve. Nutrition: 2058kJ/490kcals/18.3g fat/5.3g saturated fat/39.3g carbohydrate/3.9g sugars/3.1g fibre/41.9g protein/1.3g salt per serving
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Queen Mary 2 The Statue of Liberty, highlighted by a shaft of dawn sunlight against a backdrop of New York’s spectacular silhouetted skyscraper lights, was the greeting icon as Queen Mary 2 sailed majestically towards landfall after a week-long crossing of the Atlantic from her UK base in Southampton.
Despite a night’s farewell partying until 2am, my and my wife Delia’s 4.30am awakening by the butler tending our Queen’s Grill stateroom, was boosted by the anticipation of being welcomed by the skylined iconic figure towering over New York harbour, America’s gateway. Like standing beneath the Eiffel Tower in Paris, sailing under the Sydney Harbour Bridge, eyeing Japan’s snowcapped Mount Fuji from the cosy comfort of the Bullet Train or visiting the Tower of London, the Statue of Liberty, as if beckoning, offers untold promise of new experiences. It was a scene described to me years ago by my grandfather who was Third Engineer on the original Queen Mary...that and his tales of revelling and cocktailpartying with movie legends such as Erroll Flynn, Elizabeth Taylor, David Niven, Cary Grant and Audrey Hepburn. A summons to New York by my publisher was the perfect opportunity
for me to realise a lifetime’s ambition and follow in the footsteps - or rather the ocean wake - of my grandfather and sample ultimate style on the go. And, believe me, the Cunard flagship Queen Mary 2, the largest, longest, widest, tallest liner ever built, exemplifies the highest grade possible of totally pleasurable life on the ocean waves. I reckoned she would be big, but even my wildest imaginings fell far short of actuality when I left the reception zone at Southampton and was confronted by the Queen, towering as high as a 23-storey building, 200 feet above the waterline and stretching 1,130 feet long. My amazement rarely faltered over the following eight days at sea in this 150,000 tonner which, with its Rolls Royce units, equivalent to 115,328HP, and stabilizers, made such lightwork of three days of riding gale force eight waves that it barely stirred a ripple in our pre-dinner bubbly. For those who worry about sea-
sickness, the worst the notorious Atlantic can throw at a ship like the QM2 is little more than a mere disturbance without discomfort easily dealt with and levelled out. And that brings me to another worthy aspect : the exquisite dining. Every night was a black tie and cocktail dress event for couples who revelled in the formality and festooned themselves in finery worthy of any red carpet showpiece gala. If you had forgotten to fill your Vuittons with the necessary evening apparel, there was a full range of the poshest formal wear available for hire. Feasting in the 1,347-seater Britannia Restaurant, an elegant dinery stretching the width of the ship, three decks high - and with a vast staircase, the grandest of entrances - was the perfect setting for some show-offery. Talking about showing off, Trophy Wife Delia and I were invited ahead of nearly 2,000 fellow passengers to dine exclusively with the captain, Kevin Oprey, at his table, along with
tenor Jonathan Ansell, starring on more than two million albums, and the top of the bill in the QM’s tiered 1094-seater theatre. The delights did not end there. I found myself heading daily to the classy bows-end pianobar Commodore Club to meet up with new-found friends.
making one lap a third of a mile. If art is your watchword, there are £3m-worth of paintings adorning the walkways of the grand lobby and the vast Welcome Hall. Not only that, in between your browsing, you can shop for goodies, jewellery and high-class clothes and footwear in a range of
with its 25 windows. Inside an hour, we are ashore. Without fuss. Speedily through the checkpoint. Film star style, blacked out windows, with its liveried chauffeur, our elongated personal limo whisks us through the jostling jam-packed New York traffic to the
Our highest grade stateroom, with its balcony, bar, TV and vast doublebed, was a spacious sanctuary, served discreetly by our own immaculately dressed butler who, at whatever time, day or night, he was asked to be in attendance, was never a splitsecond late. We ate mostly in the exclusive and efficient cosy 200-place Queen’s Grill with its ocean views and cuisine on a par with the finest on-shore dineries. Passenger care was the watchword, with attention paramount, whether in or around one of the four swimming pools, the spa, the gym, any of the 14 bars, the cigar lounge or the planetarium. If isolation is your preference, there is ample deck space to find a quiet spot where you can snuggle on a deck chair under a blanket and read a borrowed book from the library and its 10,000 tomes. Or you can sit back and watch the passing keepfitters running a 360-degrees passage around the promenade deck circuit, approximately 645 yards (580 metres)
designers shops, offering great deals. A morning newspaper is delivered, outlining shipboard information and listing more than 100 daily activities, starting at 6am and finishing at midnight, from fitness classes, music lessons, recitals, bridge classes, movies, quizzes, lectures, art classes, fun Olympics, karaoke, table tennis and lessons on how to play the casino table games and be a winner. “I like to do all I can, to ensure that we live up to our reputation and make everybody’s voyage as memorable as possible,” says Captain Oprey. Before you know it, your butler, bearing your regular nightcap, is inquiring:”Shall I awaken you in time for your first sighting of the Statue of Liberty?” With the apology: ”It will be about 4am.” And there she is on Liberty Island, one of our planet’s most notable landmarks, 93 metres high, with seven spikes in her crown representing seven oceans and the world’s seven continents, and with 354 unseen steps up to her crown
Ritz-Carlton Hotel opposite Central Park and a casual stroll away from Fifth Avenue and Times Square. And our fussed-over luxury lifestyle starts all over again. Not since I was last in New York, when I arrived by Concorde from Paris, had I been fortunate enough to sample the high life unique to this vibrant metropolis, like the tasty cuisine in the uppercrust diner, the Auden Bistro, in the Ritz-Carlton. And in between, the down-to-earth value-for-money warmly welcoming Italian family restaurant Antica Bottega del Vino, a five minute stroll away from the hotel’s front door to its pavement terrace. I was very pleased to see that the place had not really changed since my last visit. My four days in New York passed in a flash and I would have eagerly made a leisurely return to London aboard the Queen Mary 2. But sadly, an urgent diary date in Cobham had me flying home. Ah well, it was very nice while it lasted... By Ted Macauley
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The wonderful Ray Davies is one of the most successful and influential songwriters to emerge from the glorious British invasion of the international pop scene of the mid-60s. He formed the Kinks with his brother, Dave, in North London in 1964, and Ray went on to sing, write, create some of the best-loved songs and anthems of the era. Hits such as You Really Got Me, All the Day and All of the Night, Tired of Waiting, Set Me Free, Dedicated Follower of Fashion, Sunny Afternoon, Waterloo Sunset, Lola, Apeman, Come Dancing and Where Have All the Good Times Gone (which was later covered by David Bowie on his Pin-Ups album) are all evocative memories from an amazing time. Actually, I’ve always thought that Ray and David Bowie had something in common by singing in their English accents, unlike so many who adopted an American accent while singing about and also celebrating the sights and sounds of everyday life here. Other artists who would end up competing with them for chart places were the Beatles, Rolling Stones, Beach Boys, the Animals, Them, the Who, Small Faces and many more. So, with all that as a background, it was a real pleasure to visit The Harold Pinter Theatre in the West End one evening last week to see Sunny Afternoon, the multiaward winning, feel-good musical which is based on the music of The Kinks. Life wasn’t always smooth for the Londoners. Having got into a dispute with America’s musicians’ federation, they were banned from touring in the US for 4 years, which cost them millions, and the on- and off-stage infighting between Ray and Dave often meant an edgy, tense relationship. The Kinks’ extraordinary story, which unfolds in Sunny Afternoon, is a must-see. More than just a cavalcade of some great hits, it’s a show which is both enlightening and entertaining in equal measure and I heartily recommend it to anyone who loves the 60s and remembers the Kinks’ contribution with affection.
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WHAT TO LOOK FOR
WHEN
BUYING
When buying a computer or laptop, there is a whole heap of jargon that people throw at you, expecting you to know what they are talking about - SSDs, RAM, MHz, wifi, HDMI and so it goes on. We have always felt that this is a very rude way to treat your fellow man, so yes, we can talk jargon with you, but we can also talk in finest English to ensure your needs are best met. There are a few pointers that you might appreciate knowing before you buy your new machine. The key components: The processor or the CPU - the engine that powers the PC. It is advisable to buy the best that you can, as CPUs are costly items and are not efficient to change or upgrade at a later stage. For the basis of a good allround home machine, we would usually advise either an Intel Core i5 or i7 CPU. There are model variations within these CPUs, but let’s not get ahead of ourselves just yet. Memory or RAM - the more the better, but this can often be retro-fitted. 4Gb of RAM is considered a minimum; going beyond 8Gb is often unnecessary. We have just started building machines with the latest, fastest DDR4 memory, which will move the boundaries on computers’ performance for years to come. Hard drives - the conventional mechanical hard drives have been using the same technology for around 20
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years. They are very economical, have huge storage capacity, but can be slow. Upgrade to a solid state hard drive (SSD), and the performance is phenomenal: they work at 15-20 times faster than the mechanical drives, they are more reliable (as they have no moving parts), but they cost more and have less storage capacity than the older type of hard drives. A great solution is to have both in a machine. The SSD runs the operating system and programs and the mechanical drive stores your data. Graphics cards - game players, photo and video editors and graphics users are better served by having a dedicated graphics card installed, which in some cases can cost as much as the computer. In most cases, using the onboard graphics is sufficient, and should you wish to upgrade the graphics, this can sometimes be added in a PC retrospectively, but unfortunately not in a laptop. Operating system - Windows is the dominant system here, and the versions currently available are Windows 7, 8 and 10. The free-of-charge upgrade to Windows 10 will still be available until June/July this year. Windows 7 will still be supported until 2020 if you would like to stick with a long-established favourite. We would recommend Windows 10 for home machines, as it works in a very efficient manner.
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G ARDEN
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AWARD-WINNING LOCAL GARDEN DESIGNER SELINA BOTHAM
SHARES HER TOP TIPS FOR CREATING SOME
MAGICAL GARDEN LIGHTING. A well-designed lighting scheme creates another layer of interest and a new atmosphere in your garden. It also means that you can make the most of your beautiful garden for a longer period of time. In winter, gardens come alive with strategic lighting, and in summer, the garden remains useable and inviting as dusk draws in. Low voltage LED lights are flexible and can be moved and added to if required and are really cheap to run. A few tips:- Highlight the best and don’t light the worst features (I know that sounds obvious…). - Put utility or security lights on a separate circuit so they can be switched off when you don’t want them to spoil the atmosphere. - Create balance within the garden; symmetry is sometimes important, but balance is always vital - Highlight sculpture or a key texture or contrast. - Point the beam away from the viewer to avoid a dazzling light. - Let the light beam itself do the work, rather than creating a focal point with the light fixture. - Vary the shade of white light to create interest and contrast, e.g. bright white to highlight a tree, a warmer light to wash a wall.
- Light behind a bench to create a lovely warm glow and good reflected light. - Lights which wash over the step tread tend to work better than those placed on the riser, as they can be too dominant. - Take care with spots set into a deck or a terrace, as they can create a blinding glare or a ‘runway’ feel. - Reflected light is soft and creates a warm ambience, so spotlights in planting around the terrace work well when combined with wall lights washing down the wall. Your garden lights can be connected to a remote control
or even your phone, so you don’t even need to damage the paintwork in the house when you have your garden designed and lit. 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 website for further ideas www.designsforallseasons.co.uk and her Facebook page Selina Botham - Designs for all Seasons or follow her on Twitter.
PAN ACCOUNTING SERVICES LOCAL PROFESSIONAL CHARTERED CERTIFIED ACCOUNTANT
BASED IN ESHER WITH VERY COMPETITIVE RATES • Inheritance tax returns and inheritance tax planning • Self employed accounts and self-assessment tax returns • Landlord accounts and VAT returns • Limited company accounts and Corporation Tax returns • Capital Gains Tax and Construction Industry Scheme returns For all your accounting and tax requirements, phone Andy on
0208 786 6928 or 07956 588438 For a free no obligation consultation
We now accept all major credit & debit cards
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Time for a New Interest? HORSE RIDING
GOLF VOLUNTEERING
CREATIVE WRITING
TENNIS SINGING
SOCIALISING GARDENING BOWLS
CRAFT
GUIDES
DOG TRAINING
CRICKET
YOGA
ALLOTMENTS DANCE
FITNESS
DRAMA
EVENT ORGANISING
WALKING
FLOWER ARRANGING
SCOUTS
FOOTBALL MARTIAL ARTS
PILATES
Come and see what’s available locally at
Get Involved Day
Saturday 9 April 10.30 - 3.00 Claygate Village Hall Free Entry Hands-on activities for all the family - Refreshments Information: 01372 465048 A Community Initiative organised by Claygate Village Association
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WHAT’S ON
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Bird Song Walk
Enjoy a short introduction about bird identification before venturing into the landscape garden. During the walk you learn all about how to identify birds by song and by sight. Children must be over the age of 12 years. Adults £15 Children £10 Sunday 24th April, 8.00am - 10.30am, Painshill Park, Portsmouth Rd, Cobham KT11 1JE
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Thoughtful, funny, warm and nostalgic, this one-woman show is an affectionate look at the life and career of the remarkable Hattie Jacques, and a witty, caustic look at modern life in show business. Tickets £12.50 www.proteustheatre.com
SATURDAY 23rd APRIL - 7.30PM
Meet the animals from Mill Cottage Farm Experience. Children will be able to learn about the animals & a local spinner will demonstrate turning fleece into yarn. normal admission charges apply
Saturday 16th April 2016 10.30am - 4.00pm
01372 467806 claremont@nationaltrust.org.uk
Claremont Landscape Gardens, Portsmouth Rd, Esher KT10 9JG
CARMEN
With a roar from the bullring, Bizet’s masterpiece charges into an evening of compelling entertainment. Sung in English, fully staged and accompanied by the Virtual Reality Orchestra, Commedia Opera make a welcome return with one of the most popular operas ever written. Tickets £15.00 (free to under 16 years)
FRIDAY 29th APRIL 2016 - 7.30PM BOX OFFICE 0845 680 1926 www.verafletcherhall.co.uk tickets@verafletcherhall.co.uk
Postal bookings: send SAE for ticket return with a cheque made out to Vera Fletcher Hall Association to: VFH Box Office, 8 Copsem Lane, Esher, KT10 9EU
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THE BABY & TO D D L E R S H OW
The UK’s biggest baby & toddler show returns to the South East & has all the amazing shopping & expert advice new parents need to give their baby the best start! It’s the only place you will find so many unbeatable deals on the essential purchases & handy products to make you & your little one comfortable, safe & stylish. Get guaranteed best prices on car seats, buggies & furniture Save 1/3rd on tickets, quote SBT16 – tickets £8
15th -17th April 10.00am http://babyandtoddlershow.co.uk/book-tickets/
Sa n d ow n Pa rk R a c e c o u r s e , Portsmouth Rd, Esher KT10 9AJ
ESHER MAY FAIR ESHER GREEN S A T U R D A Y 21 S T M A Y 2 0 1 6 F RO M 11 . 4 5 A M
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The 61st Esher May Fair will be held on Esher Green starting at 11.45am on Saturday 21st May 2016. This popular local community event, which takes place annually, is a major fundraising activity for the organizers, 4th Thames Ditton ‘Ajax’ Sea Scouts. They are not the only group to benefit though: charities and organisations are invited to take stalls on the day and raise money for their own good causes. An action-packed, fun afternoon out for all the family. The fair has traditional fairground rides, stalls selling arts and crafts, charity items and local products. The ever popular auction will have items for children and adults. An exciting programme of arena events runs from 11.45am until 5pm and includes the 1st Hook Scout &
Guide Band, Kuk Sool Won Martial Arts, Chadsworth Stage School, Surrey Falconry and a canine gymkhana. To sustain the family and to provide the opportunity to sit down and relax, a wide variety of refreshments will be on offer, including the famous Ajax Sea Scouts tea tent, Henry’s barbeque run by Henry’s Grill, and for those in need of something stronger, a beer and prosecco tent. Free parking is available at Sandown Park. We are hoping for excellent weather and a great turnout. For further information about the Esher May Fair, the auction list and a detailed itinerary of the day’s event, please see www.eshermayfair.org.uk or visit our Facebook page, www.facebook.com/eshermayfair.
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TED MACAULEY TEST DRIVES THE NEW VOLVO D5 INSCRIPTION
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he motor-mad fraternity is about to be wooed by a handsome newcomer, or to be more accurate, an updated and uprated version of a long-standing legend. So, stand back and admire Volvo’s latest desirable stunner, the XC90, and if you are looking for sheer value for money, dig out the cheque book. NOW!! This re-booted seven-seater family wagon is a surefire winner on the hugely competitive SUV battlefront, following on in fresh form from its beloved predecessor which first graced the roads 12 years ago. And the likes of rivals BMW X5, the Audi Q7 and yes, even the immaculate Range Rover, are in danger of being overshadowed by this kingpin car with its five-star lustre. A harmony of great looks and sumptuously elegant style allied to absolutely spacious comfort, safety and performance are guarantees of another formidable market run for
the Scandanavian manufacturers. Unlike some opposing SUVs, the three rows of fulsome seating capable of coping with seven long-legged adults are Business Class, bordering on First, and with the sensibly situated sideways-on engine cockpit, room is extensive. As a family transporter, it could not be better. The first two rows have five seats that all recline and slide, and the third row is more than adequate for teenage restlessness.Behind all of that is a boot big enough to swallow up all the kit you and the kids would want to carry away on holiday. The 2.0-litre, four cylinder engine and four-wheel drive all add up to admirable refinement and driving ease, with eight automatic gears to smooth you and yours along motorways and down wiggly country lanes with equal agility. The whole plot is almost five metres long, so Volvo, mindful of parking problems and rear-viewing for space, have fitted a park-assist system that guides you safely into your tight target gap.
And just in case you fail to notice an invasive cyclist or a road-crossing pedestrian, mobile pressed to ear and absent-mindedly failing to see you coming, there’s an auto-brake that detects them and any other vehicles and stops you in your tracks. The drivers’ eye view in a wholly wow-factor interior, all glorious leather and grainy woodwork, is just the job, and all the on-board functions are controlled from a nineinch tablet touch-screen set-up that dominates the centre dash. And you need only wag and wave a finger, gloved even, near the screen to operate all sorts of services, such as the cute infotainment system, satnav, climate control and all manner of jam-packed technology. I have to say the entire experience, taking in short or long journeys alike, in town or out, is a real treat in a versatile all-rounder of upper-class style. Specification: the Volvo D5 Inscription. 2.0-litre. BHP 228. Top speed 137mph. 0-60mph in 7.8 seconds. Mpg 48.7. Price £50,685.
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MUSIC
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LUNCHTIME C O N C E RT S
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Wednesday 20th April 2016 THE LYATRA ENSEMBLE The Lyatra Ensemble is adept at blending the harmonious sounds of clarinet, violin, cello and percusssion into music which is inspired by diverse influences from around the world. Their inspirational improvisation will provide a most entertaining programme for your mid-week enjoyment. “Lyatra” is the Hindi word for “journey” : a concept well expressed in their music.
LIGHT LUNCH - 12.30PM CONCERT 1.10PM FREE ENTRY, RETIRING COLLECTION
For further information, please contact the Parish Office
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SUDOKU PUZZLE
HUB WORDS How many words can you make from the letters in the wheel? Each word must contain the hub letter B. Can you find a 9-letter word and at least 20 other words of four letters or more avoiding proper nouns?
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! PUZZLE SOLUTIONS PAGE 41
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WISHING FOR A HEALTHY, GREEN LAWN?
Helpline support We are looking for helpline volunteers to provide support to people experiencing domestic abuse. No previous experience is required, as full training will be provided.
TO BOOK A FREE LAWN ANALYSIS & QUOTE PLEASE CALL 020 8365 9955 OR VISIT WWW.SUPAGRASS.CO.UK
Support children learning to read A primary school in Esher is looking for volunteers who can spare an hour or two a week to help listen to children read.
Do you enjoy the outdoors?
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A local historic landscape garden is looking for rangers to be a point of contact for people visiting the park and to report back any issues arising in the area. A commitment of 3 hours each week required.
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ESHER RUGBY FC MINIS OPEN DAY
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ome to the Lion’s den to play with the pride and be part of one of the fastest-growing global sports. Esher RFC is inviting all local families with children aged 5-12 years old to the Minis Open Day on Sunday 3rd April. Boys and girls aged 5-12 years old are invited to turn up with their families for a fun day. Breakfast is available from 9.00am. Training with our First XV team and RFU Qualified age group coaches starts at 9.30am concluding at 11.30am (parents/guardians must be present). The morning will involve skills and fitness-based coaching followed by Touch/Tag rugby games. Children of all abilities, from newcomers to the more experienced, are welcome. The training will be followed by an Esher U18 XV against a visiting team from Queensland Australia! Kids are invited to form a guard of honour before the game.
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All who come on the day will receive a family ticket to the Esher 1st XV vs Henley First XV, National Division 1 home game on Saturday 9th April. The clubhouse bar and BBQ will be open, serving bacon sandwiches and burgers all day. Your children will make friends for life. Being part of a local club is one of the best ways to be fully part of your community. Esher’s Minis and Juniors have teams ranging from 4 to 18 years old. As the children get older, they have the opportunity to tour across the UK and Europe with their friends. This Open Day is a great introduction for those children who haven’t played rugby before or those who are new to the area or those wanting or considering a move to a successful and progressive club. For more information, please contact minis@esherrugby.co.uk Esher Rugby Club, 369 Molesey Road, Walton on Thames, Surrey, KT12 3PF
CLAYGATE DRAMATIC SOCIETY PRESENTS
a murder mystery evening
‘Who killed the vicar?’ By Chris Martin
Thursday 28th, Friday 29th & Saturday 30th April 2016 at 8.00pm
Book a table and bring your friends along to a fun filled, fact-finding evening of MURDER and intrigue. Don your Sherlock Holmes hats and look for clues to work out ‘WHO KILLED THE VICAR?’ The action takes place at the vicarage of St Ignatius The Unflappable in the small village of Steeply Willows in the Grimeford and Huntley diocese. The impending Summer Fayre is causing quite a stir around the village, as is the fact that there’s shortly to be a vacancy for the post of the next Bishop! The incident room where the clues will be revealed is at
Claygate Village Hall, Church Road, Claygate KT10 0JP. Tickets £15 to include supper. Book a table or ask to be seated with other sleuths so that you can put your heads together and solve the crime. Bar available. Box Office from 28th March: 01372 466621 or annehennings@hotmail.co.uk or in person at Grosvenor Billinghurst, The Parade, Claygate on Sat 16th & 23rd April 11.00-12.00 noon. Or see claygatedramaticsociety.co.uk to download a booking form.
Barbara Currie School of YOGA Ltd All Levels Welcome
Amazing Energy - Fabulous Shape - Fantastic Flexibility - Deep Relaxation Elmgrove Hall, Hersham Road, Walton
Mon 5.45 - 6.45pm 7.00 - 8.00pm 8.15 - 9.15pm Weds 9.30 - 10.30am 11.00 - 12.00pm Thurs 9.30 - 10.30am 11.00 - 12.00pm ** Fri 9.30am - 10.30am 11.00 - 12.00pm *
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Barbara Currie is a state registered nurse & a qualified yoga teacher with many years experience. She has sold a million DVDs worldwide & written 4 popular yoga books.
Contact Barbara Currie on 01372 467 177
Email: barbaracurrie@globalnet.co.uk Web: www.barbaracurrieyoga.co.uk www.youtube.com/barbaracurrieyoga
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Hub Words page 37 9-letter word - BEAUTIFUL Some other words of four letters or more containing the hub letter B: abet, able, abut, bail, bait, bale, bate, beat, beau, belt, beta, bile, bite, blae (Scot), blue, flab, flub, tabi, tuba, tube, beaut, befit, bleat, built, fable, table, tubal, albeit, albite, fibula, tubful, tubule.
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A W Sewell ........................................................ 36 Lofts and Extensions ......................................... 10 Able Roofing...................................................... 16 MacDonald Fencing & Sons Ltd........................ 15 Alexander Roofing ............................................... 8 Mailboxes Etc..................................................... 35 Astek Dental........................................................ 6 Manor House School......................................... 11 Audi - Epsom..................................................... 22 MPS Garden & Estate Machinery ..................... 25 Bathrooms Eleven................................................ 2 Music on the Green............................................ 36 Brightercare.......................................................... 7 New Victoria Hospital ......................................... 4 Bruce’s Doggy Day Care....................................... 9 Ovenclean.......................................................... 36 Casey & Associates............................................. 35 PAN Accounting................................................ 29 Chiropody – Melissa Bennett............................. 38 Reynolds Cars ................................................... 37 Claremont Fan Court School ............................ 44 Roofs of Esher.................................................... 29 Cleanability........................................................ 23 Roxley Models.................................................... 15 DB Garden Services........................................... 25 Smith Pearman................................................... 31 Educate Secondary............................................... 5 Supergrass.......................................................... 38 Englishman’s Castle.............................................. 9 Tec Res Computer Solutions ............................. 27 Esher Tyres & Exhausts...................................... 43 WG Harper........................................................ 23 Guillaumes LLP Solicitors.................................. 19 Yoga with Barbara Currie................................... 41 Hub Property Care............................................. 11 Kirky’s Therapies.................................................. 8
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