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ASK BRUCE Read Bruce’s column about why dogs love to watch the telly ESHER RUGBY CLUB CLAYGATE SCOUTS MUSIC MATTERS WHAT’S ON See what’s on in and around Esher in December & January17 CROSSWORD PUZZLE DISCOVERY CAR REVIEW GARDENING WITH SELINA THE ART SHED WHAT’S COOKING? SUDOKU & WHAT WORD MUSIC ON THE GREEN VOLUNTARY ELMBRIDGE PUZZLE SOLUTIONS ADVERTISERS’ INDEX
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Happy birthday to us Happy birthday to us Happy birthday, dear Look Local Happy birthday to us! Eleven years old and still looking as fresh as a daisy, thanks to our wonderful Look Local designer, Kirsty Hamilton! I’d like to take this opportunity to thank all our loyal readers and advertisers who continue to support and hopefully enjoy Look Local. And a special thank you must go to my wonderful Look Local team who continue to support me on an ‘over & above’ basis, you know who you are! X We look forward to bringing you community information and local services again next year. In fact, here’s to the next eleven, I say! ‘It’s beginning to feel a bit like Christmas’ in Esher! Christmas lights are appearing, and the heart-warming sound of Christmas carols can be heard ringing around the village from time to time. Heatwave or anow is the burning question, of course, as the warmest year on record comes to a close. My plan to get ahead with my Christmas shopping has worked well, and I’ll soon be ready for the big day. Normally, I haven’t even started by this time, but I really wanted to avoid my normal last minute panics. Just got to get down to some serious wrapping now and I must remember to order my turkey too! Good luck with your own preparations and do remember to support our wonderful local businesses who offer a fantastic selection of goodies. This festive issue of Look Local will take us through until the end of January, when we look forward to launching into 2017 for another busy year in Esher & Claygate. Wising you a wonderful Christmas & a happy and healthy New Year. Until next time, take care.
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This month, reader Jan Harding explains that her dog enjoys watching TV, especially wildlife or animal programmes, and asks how well can he see it and can dogs only see in black and white? Jan’s dog is not alone, as many dogs love the telly! Today’s modern televisions are much clearer than those from the past, as they produce more frames per second. Decades ago, a dog watching TV would have seen a series of flashing images, but the picture will be almost as clear as if they were seeing it for real. This is why a dog may bark or show interest if they see another animal on TV. In fact, some dogs have even been known to look behind the TV to see where the animal has gone! It has been proven that dogs can actually see in colour, although their range is more limited compared to ours. Colour vision comes from cone cells in the eyes. Dogs have two cells, but humans have three. So a dog’s colour range is largely yellow and blue, whereas ours is the full spectrum. How a dog behaves in front of the television also stems from their personality. For example, an outgoing terrier is more likely to bark at another dog on the screen than a chilled Golden Retriever. I once looked after a terrier that loved the Discovery Channel and barked furiously whenever other animals appeared! Bruce Casalis is director & founder of Bruce’s Doggy Day Care, a multi-award winning business in Esher. Do you have any dog training or canine behavioural questions which you would like to ask Bruce? Send your questions to :-
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With Christmas rapidly approaching, we thought it may be useful to highlight some of the items that will be featuring under the Christmas tree this year. Custom-built PCs are immensely popular, as they provide exactly the size, shape, specification and power required, built from the highest quality components available at the most advantage prices. Please come and discuss your needs with us. Tablets - there is an ever-increasing number of 7-10” tablets on the market. The Apple iPads are clear market leaders of the premium product/premium price area. We also have Android tablets from £90.00 and Windows tablets starting at £135.00. The Windows tablets run the full Windows 10 edition, making them ideal for all members of the family. Computer Upgrades Solid State Hard Drive (SSD) is the upgrade your computer has been waiting for. Due to dramatic price cuts in the cost of SSDs, now is a great time to upgrade. Having an SSD in your machine will speed up the loading and running performance hugely: we have just upgraded a machine which was taking 4.5 minutes to boot, but with the SSD installed, it now boots in seconds. Costs start from £45.00 and we can install and copy all your data across if required. Graphics cards make the perfect gift,. They are easy
to fit and the benefit to the users can be huge, making graphics and games run much more smoothly. With prices ranging from £40 to many hundreds of pounds, we are happy to advise on your needs. Smart Home - turn your home Smart. With easy-touse and flexible remote connection devices, you can control your heating system, lighting control, domestic appliances and even CCTV and security monitoring. As the items all speak a “common language”, you can build your kit bit by bit and mix different devices to create the optimum solution. Gamers mice, mats and keyboards - yes, we know it sounds odd, but we have a selection of high performing mice, keyboards and mouse mats specifically for the gamers out there. They are fully adjustable, with some keyboards being illuminated - it could be the answer to that present dilemma. Total Care - allow us to look after your computer fully. We will protect it from viruses and malware, back up its data to our cloud and provide unlimited remote and workshop support for just £120 + VAT per year Notebooks - with machines starting from £170, we have a solution to fit every budget and need... small machines, gamers machines, ultra books, Windows 7, Windows 10 and Macs, even previously used machines.
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Pictured L-R: Dean Hartry (General Manager), Anthony Quin (Community Relations Manager), John Inverdale (Chair of Planning & Development), Dominic Raab (our local Conservative MP), Peter O’Keefe (Chair of Operations).
stablished in 1923 at The Wheatsheaf in Esher, Esher Rugby Club has long been a huge part of our community. With some exciting developments at the club, Dominic Raab MP recently visited to discover the following news. We’ve recently launched Walking Rugby, a national health and fitness scheme, inviting men and women over 50 years old to play a specially adapted noncontact form of rugby. Sessions run 10am-12pm on Tuesdays and Fridays, and there is a small cost of £2.50 each, followed by refreshments. Esher RFC staff have recently undertaken volunteer training for speed testing to support the traffic police in stopping people driving too fast along our local roads and helping reduce road accidents.
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We had 2400 spectators at our 35th fireworks display on 4th November. Many came through our affiliation with local schools. If you would like your non-profit organisation to receive additional income from selling tickets for our display on 3rd November 2017, do get in touch. Step aside, The Oval and Vauxhall! We are immensely proud to have signs now on both platforms, promoting Hersham as the ‘Home of Esher Rugby Club’, sponsored by local developers Bonnar Allan. Halfway through the season, our First XV are currently 7th in National League One. If you’d like to come and enjoy a pre-match sit down lunch (from £20pp) or a homemade burger or pie and a pint whilst cheering for the Lions, then please have a look at our website for information.
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Claygate Scouts
Reduce waiting list
1st Claygate Scouts commit to reducing the waiting list, as national study shows that Scouting and Guiding provide ‘mental health boost for life’
art-analysis of a study of 10,000 people, known as the National Child Development Study, found ex-members of Scouts and Guides were 15% less likely than other adults to suffer anxiety or mood disorders at the age of 50. The findings indicated that programmes that help children develop skills, such as self-reliance and teamwork, and encourage being active outdoors, may have lifelong benefits. Lead researcher Prof Chris Dibben of the University of Edinburgh’s School of Geosciences, said: “We expect the same principles would apply to the Scouts and Guides of today, and so, given the high costs of mental ill-health to individuals and society, a focus on voluntary youth programmes such as the Guides and Scouts might be very sensible.” 1st Claygate Scouts cannot meet the demands of
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the local community and have been holding a long waiting list for a number of years. With the Scout Centre used every night of the week for two sections of Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Explorers and the band, there is currently no space for another group to be created. However, an opportunity has arisen for the Scout Centre to change the layout of the current building in Oaken Lane, creating more space to enable further groups to meet at the same time. If this project gets enough support, 1st Claygate Scouts can start to reduce their waiting list and make a huge difference to more young people’s lives, which, as the recent survey shows, benefits them well into adult life. To find out more or to support this project, please contact Hugh Gostling, Group Scout Leader, on gsl@ claygatescouts.org You can choose 1st Claygate as your Co-op local cause by going online at www.coop.co.uk/membership
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THE SOUND OF
HIS MUSIC A TRIBUTE TO
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MATTERS Words by David Kid Jensen
Tony Hadley to light up Shooting Star Chase Carol Concert
PET BOUTIQUE More than just a Pet Shop
GREAT CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR YOUR DOGS & CATS Singer-songwriter Tony Hadley, lead singer of Spandau Ballet, is set to light up Christmas for children with life-limiting conditions and their families, with an exclusive performance at the 10th Shooting Star Chase and Surrey Life Carol Concert on Thursday 15 December 2016. The children’s hospice charity’s Vice President will perform songs from his Christmas album at the event, which will be held at St George’s College Chapel in Weybridge. The evening will also include carols, performances from the 140-strong Elmbridge Mixed Voice Choir and Shooting Star Chase’s Family Choir, readings from supported family members and a special Christmas video, starring some of our supported children. The concert will be followed by a wine and canape reception and a raffle with some great prizes. Tickets are already selling fast, so to avoid disappointment, please visit
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What’s on
In & Around Esher
Local events in and around the Esher area during December 2016 and January 2017
Vera Fletcher Hall E V E N T S SAT 7 JAN 2017 - 7.30pm Isosceles Theatre presents BEHIND YOU by Patrick TH
Prior. Panto at Misery on Sea has not gone well, and tonight of all nights, a big producer is coming to to see the show. Age guidance 16+. www.isosceles.biz.
Tickets £12.50
SAT 28TH JAN 2017 - 7.30pm The Sound of his Music - a tribute to Richard Rodgers. A musical revue celebrating the life and music of Richard Rodgers. Featuring the vocal talents of Chris Read and Jess Radcliffe, supported by a live band. www.notedformusic.com
Father CHRISTMAS
3rd DEC - 24th DEC 2016 For a truly magical experience, visit Father Christmas in the Crystal Grotto at Painshill Park. Follow the festive route through beautiful surroundings to Grotto Island. Here, you will enter the Christmas Wishing Tent where children will receive an activity pack. Elves will then guide you into the amazing Crystal Grotto to meet Santa. Adults £8, Children £12
Call 01932
868113 or book online www.painshill.co.uk Painshill Park, Portsmouth Rd, Cobham KT11 1JE
With space for some 300 plus stalls, IACF plans to build the Sandown Park Monthly Monday Market into an event that offers plentiful choice of antique and vintage goods. Free minibus will run from Esher Station. Admission will be free of charge. TUESDAY 6th DECEMBER | 8.00am Sandown Park, Esher, Surrey KT10 9AJ
Childrens CHRISTMAS TRAIL
Tickets £14.00
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Follow the traditional Christmas bauble trail around the Garden & discover the Spirit of Christmas
3rd - 22nd DECEMBER - 10.00AM - 3.00PM Claremont Landscape Garden, KT10 9JG
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Car Review
DISCOVERY
Ted Macauley test drives the Land Rover Discovery, and lets us know what it has to offer....
SPECIFICATION: The 3.0 SDVG SE.Twin turbos. Fuel; Diesel. BHP 256. MPG 35.3. Speed 112mph 0-60 in 8.8 secs. Price £41,600.
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he welcome news that fines and punishments for using a hand-held mobile phone while driving are to be upped to £200 with a six points penalty, still falls well short of a legal hit serious enough to put a stop to the life-threatening stupidity, at least to my mind and many others,. And here I speak from experience, after a narrow…very narrow…escape when a woman, quite clearly steering one-handed and animatedly blabbing on her mobile, recklessly jumped the traffic lights into Esher’s high street in her BMW as I moved, luckily slowly, on green. She missed me by fractions and only because I spotted her at the last minute and braked to a standstill. How I was not walloped was little short of a miracle. And she didn’t even glance in my direction. Mind you, she might well have come off worst - deservedly. At a crunch, her transport would have been no match for mine: she would have been seriously outclassed, bantam versus heavyweight. I was sitting in a veritable tank of a car,
a Land Rover Discovery, an enormously robust, tall and sturdy vehicle designed to cope with estate managers’ bumpy, bouncy and chassis-testing journeys over rough terrain, and yet at the same time to offer an unsurpassed comfort level and feeling of safety. It was upgraded about two years ago and still fits admirably into the bracket of off-roaders quite capable of carrying its seven-seater passenger load in its capacious and comfy inside around town and on the school runs. Driving is a treat, with its loftiness offering all-round visibility and its eight speed automatic gearing silkily smooth. With the vast improvements made by Land Rover to its suspension system over the passing years, and in answer to the pleas of its buyers, the Discovery makes light work of the most demanding and challenging ground. That’s all helped by a clever Terrain Response button which has useful icons to give the driver the option of suitable 4x4 settings. Inside too, all the control switches and clickers, pushers and pullers have high visibility and a
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simplicity and ease of use that lessens the burden for whoever is behind the wheel. And just to take your mind off the racket of the school-bound kids packed noisily into the pew-like seats, there is an all-round sound stereo system of superb quality. Kerbside, the Discovery‘s presence is one of height, weight and practicality, with a steadfastness that is a solid advantage when you are looking for a stolid safety for you and yours on the move. Economic? Er….well, maybe not quite the value for money on that front, but helped by an automatic stop-start facility that does offer some fuel-saving to ease the burden on the wallet and purse. Overall, and with its vital surround-view cameras to aid parking, the Discovery fits most of the requirements demanded of an all-rounder when you are looking for capability combined with comfort and top-class safety. That brainless woman, whose nearmiss could easily have been a disaster, is lucky to have escaped bumping into my veritable armoured car…
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Seeing the
INOpportunities GARDENS’
Award-winning local garden designer Selina Botham tells us about the early ‘ideas’ part of the design process of SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats)
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his part of the SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats) seems appropriate for the Christmas/ New Year edition of Look Local when we’ll all be thinking about opportunities for 2017. This early ‘ideas’ part of the design process is when I start sketching suggestions and developing designs which will meet the brief. There may be opportunities to create secondary seating spaces and develop routes around the garden. Maybe we should move the terrace into a much better position to enjoy the sun at a particular time or get the best of an amazing view. There may also be scope to site a summer house or add a beautiful pergola or water feature. Sometimes, a swimming pool is required, or a children’s play space. Front gardens are often an overlooked opportunity, and creative ideas for front gardens can lift a
house from the ordinary to the beautiful, creating that ‘curb appeal’ that estate agents talk about. Depending on the client’s tastes, the character of the new garden starts being resolved at this early creative stage, deciding if it’s to be smart and minimal or soft and curvy. This is arguably the most creative stage in the design process and is the time for some ‘blue sky’ thinking and also discussion and feedback. It’s a collaborative process and great fun. Sometimes, one idea leads to another, and at the sketch stage, it’s easy to change/develop the ideas or abandon any which don’t work well. Sometimes I can even see improvements to the way the house and garden connect to one another, and when an extension is being planned, the house and garden can be considered together. For one of my clients in Guildford, a cloakroom and study that had the best views of the garden and the stream beyond
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were converted into their main living room. It was only because they were saying how much they longed to be able to access the garden better that I was able to think around their problem and find a solution which they really like. In a large estate in Chobham, there was an opportunity to move the driveway to the other side of the house which transformed not only the access to the house (previously all visitors had to enter through the utility room), but also a large area of prime garden space could be reclaimed and developed. Ideas like this are transformative, but even smaller ideas can make a big difference to every-day life. If you would like to redesign your garden and need some professional help, contact Selina on 07894 553 202 or see her web site for further ideas
www.designsforallseasons.co.uk
and her Facebook page Selina Botham - Designs for all Seasons.
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ANXIETY What is it and how can counselling help?
Many of us experience anxiety at times – we may worry about fitting in with friends, doing well, money and so on. This is entirely normal. It may reach a point, though, when it becomes a problem and negatively affects aspects of life such as school, work and relationships.
What is anxiety?
Anxiety is one of the most common mental health problems and everybody’s experience of it is individual. Anxiety is our natural reaction to danger - a primal survival mechanism. It causes adrenaline to be released into the bloodstream and produces a myriad of physical changes designed to protect us - the ‘fight or flight’ response. This response worked well when people lived in caves and had to defend themselves against wild animals; and is vital in modern day life-threatening situations. It’s less helpful, however, when starting a new job, sitting an exam, or travelling on public transport, for example. In these situations, there isn’t an actual threat, but it’s perceived as one because of the person’s thoughts and feelings about it.
What are the symptoms?
Symptoms of anxiety vary hugely, from regularly feeling unsettled, to incessant worrying, to experiencing debilitating panic attacks. The physical effects, such as rapid heart rate, sweating, nausea, muscle aches and pains can be as frightening as the source of anxiety. This can create a vicious circle. Psychological symptoms can include: • Unrelenting worry about past events or ‘worst case scenarios’ • Loss of memory and concentration • Anger and impatience
• Repetitive thoughts • Overwhelming fearfulness As a result, we may avoid particular situations, places and people. This can compromise relationships and employment, lead to risky behaviour and affect school or college attendance and exam success.
How can counselling help?
Increasingly in my work with adolescents and adults, anxiety is the main presenting issue. An important first step in my work as a counsellor is to reassure people that they are not alone. There is plenty of help that can be given and self-help techniques that can be learnt to reduce symptoms and bring about positive changes. In a safe and confidential setting, I can help people learn to: • Recognise their anxiety triggers and why they exist • Explore and challenge thoughts about themselves and the world around them • Develop skills and coping strategies to manage and reduce symptoms • Gradually confront the fears which feed the anxiety Sessions are tailored to suit the individual, their needs and what they would like to achieve from the counselling experience. Hannah is an experienced counsellor & psychotherapist, private practitioner; Counsellor for Heads Together, Positive Autism Support and Training (PAST) and Happy Healthy Me.
We enjoyed another wonderful, and this time festive, Open Evening at The Medicine Garden in Cobham recently‌ This fabulous collective of artisan businesses is well worth including as one of your Christmas shopping outings.
#Support local business this Christmas!
crunchy
ALMOND & RASBERRY
CAKE
WITH DARK CHOCOLATE
INGREDIENTS 175g butter, at room temperature 175g golden caster sugar 3 medium Waitrose British Blacktail Free Range Eggs 150g self-raising flour 75g ground almonds 150g Doria Amaretti Biscuits, crumbled 50g dark chocolate, roughly chopped 200g raspberries Mascarpone or cream, to serve
METHOD 1. Grease and base line a 20cm, loose-bottomed cake tin. Preheat the oven to 160ยบC, gas mark 3. 2. Using electric beaters, whisk together the butter, sugar, eggs, flour and almonds until smooth and creamy. Carefully fold in two-thirds each of the biscuits, chocolate and raspberries, and spoon into the prepared tin. Scatter the remaining biscuits, raspberries and chocolate on top. 3. Bake for 60-65 minutes or until risen, golden brown and set. Leave to sit in the tin for 5 minutes then lift out and leave to cool completely. Slice and serve with a spoonful of mascarpone or cream.
Vegetarian. Serves 8 Preparation Time:10 mins Cooking Time:60-65mins Recipe reproduced by kind permission of Waitrose. Over 5,000 recipes can be found at www.waitrose.com/recipes
The all new Audi RS 6 Avant. Power from a less obvious place. With its 4.0 TFSI V8 engine, the Audi RS 6 Avant is a performance car designed for everyday life. It means that you get RS-specific Adaptive air suspension for real roads, not just the track. And quattroŽ all-wheeldrive for conditions that are less than race-perfect. And, with up to 1,680 litres of boot space, it also means that you’ve got the capacity for plenty of luggage, as well as for 0-62mph in just 3.9 seconds. Visit us to find out more.
Epsom Audi Reigate Road Epsom Surrey KT17 3LA 01737 365365 www.epsom.audi.co.uk Images for illustration purposes only. Some images may show items that are over and above standard specification. Official fuel consumption figures for the all new Audi RS 6 Avant in mpg (l/100km): Urban 20.3 (13.9), Extra Urban 37.7 (7.5), Combined 28.8 (9.8). CO2 emissions: 229g/km. Standard EU Test figures for comparative purposes and may not reflect real driving results.
DecemberPUZZLE
whatWORD
Can you guess what ONE word we are describing? It is just ONE word and this can get a little tricky but fun.
Each row, column and 3x3 box must contain the numbers 1 to 9 just once. This can be done by applying logic - you don’t have to guess!
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1. Bake the 5th letters 2. Your “ticker”, nation 3. Golf ball holder, mug 4. Letter 4 exam 5. Ruined, 360° 6. Above neck, musical group 7. House, nauseous 8. Startle the 5th letter 9. 18th letter, I 10. Turn round and round, what you scratch
See how many you can solve? PUZZLE SOLUTIONS PAGE 36
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Wednesday 21st December 2016
Come and sing carols
Enter into the true spirit of Christmas and join us to sing your favourite carols to our musical accompaniment. The singing will be interspersed with both humorous and reflective readings to add to this truly community event. Minced pies and mulled wine will be served.
Wednesday 18th January 2017
The Tyburn Trio Henry Kennedy - clarinet Milly Forrest - soprano Andrei Iliushkin - piano
Our New Year begins with a delightful classical programme of Schubert, Mozart and Donizetti, performed by talented musicians from the Royal Academy of Music. Although The Tyburn Trio were only established in 2015, they have already played to acclaim throughout London and the UK .
LIGHT LUNCH - 12.30PM CONCERT 1.10PM FREE ENTRY, RETIRING COLLECTION
For further info, please contact the Parish Office
01372 462282
Email: office@esherparish.org.uk www.esherparish.org.uk Looklocal Magazine - Festive Issue 2016 35
Buttons&BOWS
OVER60sCLUB
On Monday 31st October at their normal afternoon meeting, the Buttons & Bow Club held a very successful fundraising charity event in support of `Starlight`.
Starlight grants once-in-a-lifetime wishes for seriously and terminally ill children. Starlight Wishes can cost anything from £100 for a child to meet their favourite celebrity, £500 for a laptop, to thousands of pounds for a chance to swim with dolphins. The average cost of a wish is £3,815, but every donation, big or small, brings a poorly child’s wish closer to being granted & gives the whole family happy memories to share. During the 3 hours, we raised a staggering £700 on our bric-a-brac stall, on Guess the
Weight of the Cake and by selling homemade cakes, as well as providing refreshments and ending with a grand raffle. Donations for this were provided by local businesses such as Waitrose, Sainsbury’s, Squires Garden Centre, Garsons, Wheatsheaf Public House, Red Peppers and others. Thank you to all who gave time, help and donations (and to Buttons & Bow members who gave up their afternoon entertainment to assist and ensure the whole event ran smoothly) to make this such a success.
Buttons & Bow Club meets on Mondays in the Sports & Social Club,West End Lane, Esher between 2 & 4.15 pm. You are very welcome to pop in and meet us all. Betty Bowpitt
Chairperson of Button’s & Bow Club.
DecemberSOLUTIONS Crossword - page 24
Sudoku - page 34
November 2016 Competition Winner: Sachia Broadbent Answer: Damon Hill was driving for Williams when he won his World Championship in 1996.
What Word page 34 1. Cookie 2. Heartland 3. Teacup 4. Letter 4 exam 5. Rectangle 6. Headband 7. Homesick 8. Scary 9. Army 10. Spinach
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This may not seem local or relevant, but at the Esher & District Amnesty Group, we would welcome any new members. We’re delighted to host another Write for Rights event this year and invite everyone in Esher & surrounding areas to come along at 8.00pm on
Wednesday 14th December 2016,
venue on application (tel Pat on 01932 228472 or email me at cherryeddy102@gmail.com). We have a fun and festive evening, signing all our greetings cards. Your letters and cards help to make a big difference to people’s lives. From Maxima Acuna, a farmer in Peru who is standing up to intimidation and threats of forced eviction, to Fomosoh Ivo Feh, a young man in Cameroon, facing 20 years in prison for forwarding a sarcastic text message, people around the world urgently need the support of others, including readers of Essential Esher. By writing a letter or card, you can change a life. We are also carol singing at Walton on Thames Station on
Tuesday 6 December 2016
from 5.20-7.20pm (& collecting money for postage of our many - we hope - cards). Please join us for either or both events.
www.amnesty.org.uk/write
We are looking for a sociable person to help support young adults with learning disabilities to enjoy activities such as games, karaoke, and playing drums/guitar.
Enjoy meeting people?
A local historic landscape garden is looking for volunteers at weekends to help welcome visitors from all over the world. This is an opportunity for anyone who enjoys meeting people & working within a friendly team.
Befrienders for the elderly
Can you spare a couple of hours a week? A charity which supports the elderly is looking for befrienders to provide friendship and social support to people in their own homes.
Volunteer readers
A local primary school is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to encourage children to read. Any spare time would be great, even an hour a week. DBS check will be required.
Wanted! - volunteer drivers across Elmbridge
To provide a daily hot meal (and supper) delivery service to elderly residents in Elmbridge in their home during the week and weekends, to assist customers to live independently in their home. Times between 11.30am to 1.30pm.
INTERESTED IN ANY OF THOSE ROLES? For more info on these roles & many other volunteering opportunities, please contact Voluntary Action Elmbridge,
Please call : 0 1 3 7 2 4 6 3 5 87 Visit : www.vae.org.uk Or email : contact@vae.org.uk Esher Civic Centre: Monday & Weds 10:00 - 13:00 Walton Library: Wednesday 10:00 - 13:00 Walton Quintet: Tues, Thurs & Friday 10:00 - 13:00
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advertisersINDEX A W Sewell .......................................................... 5 Kalkankeyfi Travel................................................ 7
Able Roofing...................................................... 25 Lodge Brothers – Funeral Directors.................... 19 Alexander Roofing ............................................. 10 Lofts and Extensions ........................................... 4 Audi - Epsom..................................................... 33 Lucy Hooper Beauty............................................ 7 Bathrooms Eleven................................................ 6 MacDonalds Fencing & Sons Ltd...................... 25 Biscuits & Paws Pet Shop................................... 22 MPS Garden & Estate Machinery .................... 27 Brighter Care ....................................................... 9 Music on the Green............................................ 35 Bruce’s Doggy Day Care................................10/11 Ovenclean.......................................................... 19 Buttons and Bows.............................................. 36 Patrick Stone Chimney Sweep............................ 19 Castello’s Restaurant............................................. 7 Reynolds Cars ................................................... 34 Chiropody – Melissa Bennett............................. 10 Roofs of Esher.................................................... 17 Claremont Fan Court School ............................ 40 Stagecoach ........................................................... 5 Cleanability........................................................ 17 Tec Res Computer Solutions ........................12/13 DB Garden Services........................................... 27 The Gentle Dental ........................................20/21 Englishman’s Castle............................................ 15 The Medicine Garden....................................30/31 Esher Rugby....................................................... 14 Vaughans Forge Ltd ............................................. 2 Esher Tyres & Exhausts...................................... 39 WG Harper........................................................ 35 Hannah Walker Therapy.................................... 29 Yoga with Barbara Currie..................................... 8 Hub Property Care............................................... 5 Hugo’s Dog Walking ......................................... 17
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