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CLAYGATE MUSIC FESTIVAL COMPUTER TIPS WHAT’S COOKING? WHAT’S ON See what’s on in and around Esher & Claygate in May ESHER MAY FAIR GARDENING WITH SELINA SUDOKU & DIGI-SEARCH STEEL SCULPTURES CROSSWORD PUZZLE HAMPTON FLOWER SHOW OPEN STUDIOS MUSIC MATTERS RUN GATWICK MUSIC ON THE GREEN ELMBRIDGE VOLUNTEERS PUZZLE SOLUTIONS ADVERTISERS’ INDEX
From the EDITOR
Welcome to our May magazine! I hope you all enjoyed a lovely Easter break, although that seems like a while ago now, but at least we have two more Bank Holidays to look forward to this month. Let’s hope they are warm and sunny. As always, a busy, busy issue for you this month… we include a review of the Claygate Music Festival, what a fabulous event this was! Also, a competition to win tickets to the Hampton Court Flower Show. This year’s show promises gorgeous gardens & theatrical displays, with heroes of horticulture thrown in for good measure, and an initiative to celebrate renowned and amazing people in horticulture. Discover the evolution of plants and the annual Festival of Roses too. This is a really lovely day out, so why not give it a go? You know what they say... ‘you’ve got to be in it to win it’ ! Coincidentally, we include a little feature about a very talented sculptor who will be exhibiting his work at the show this year. Stunning work, which I hope to see myself. It’s a sure sign that summer is on the way when we receive news of a multitude of local fairs and fêtes. We include a whole selection for you to consider. The sense of community is great locally and these events typify what living here is all about. Friendly family fun. Enjoy. Finally, I’d like to welcome Esher Library to our pages; they will be providing a regular notice for us which I’m sure will be appreciated by many. Wishing you all a great month. Until next time, Kind regards,
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The little Surrey village of Claygate acted rather big for its boots in March by successfully staging its 8th Claygate Music Festival, offering over 22 musical and entertaining gigs over 2 weeks from 2nd - 18th March 2018. Largely due to Clive Knapp, gig organiser, and the successes of the previous music festivals, the Claygate Village Association (CVA) was able to attract some rather big names in the music business to entertain us this year, including headliners Mica Paris, Caravan, Jesus Jones, 60s/70s Dance Night with The Cover Girls and Mick Brown, Radio Jackie DJ, alongside the many talented local groups and school concerts. Caroline Cartwright, Chair CVA says “Thanks and credit must go to the many fantastic local volunteers who all gave their time and professional skills to present a Claygate Music Festival that any music promoter would be proud to claim as their own! Also, many thanks to all the local businesses in Claygate and beyond who supported the festival with advertising and promotion.” Tickets Talk - even the March #minibeastfromtheeast didn’t put off the festival goers’ determination to join us and have some fun! Over 1,600 tickets were sold locally and online and everyone turned up! Publicity Consultant, Denise Tenn says:- “As always, the loyal Claygate locals well supported the festival and our publicity reached much further afield this year. For the first time, we had a sponsor - Knight Frank, Esher - who helped us spread the word locally, and our survey says we also had visitors from all over Surrey, the Home Counties, London and even from as far as France, Finland, Argentina and
the USA! This year, the power of social media definitely made Claygate global as well as local.” Twitter tuned in and turned up to @ClaygateMusic and Facebook brought us many more friends! Feedback was so motivating “...A great night! Thank you to everyone that worked so hard to produce 2 weeks of musical performances for every age group and genre :)” Another “What brilliant gigs! Rounding off a great @ ClaygateMusicFestival 2018 #ClaygateMusicFestival” and “@ClaygateMusicFestival and what an amazing job they’ve done this year.” Even the bands enjoyed Claygate’s warm welcome. Fun was obviously hard work too, as thirsty throats enjoyed over 2,000 drinks supplied by Claygate local companies Excellar and Premier Wines and over 800 pints from our very own local micro brewery Brightwater, all served by local volunteers. Gigs and giggles - along with all the hard work by all involved, there were certainly some great laughs along the way. Susanne Tunnicliffe introduced the bands to the stage and reports “The bands were completely laid back, telling funny stories of past gigs. All the bands and performers were easy to work with, were fun, witty and professional. The funniest moment was with the ‘Queen’ tribute band ‘Bohemians’, when I walked in to the dressing-room and ‘Brian May’ was spraying ‘Freddie Mercury’s’ hair black, while ‘Freddie’ was sticking on his moustache, and ‘John Deacon’ had his feet up, swigging a bottle of beer. Hilarious! That’s rock and roll for you.” If you missed out this year, look out for news of the next Claygate Music events on Twitter on @ClaygateMusic, as Claygate hopes to see you all next time!
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are in breach, since you will not have taken sufficient care of users’ data. If you are aware that your company has fallen victim to a data breach, you must inform the owners of the data within 72 hours of the breach. As a consumer, you have the right to ask any Europeanbased company holding your data to reveal what information they hold about you, and they must respond to this request within a month. Also, you can request to have your data amended or deleted, and they must comply within a month. This is far from a complete breakdown of what GDPR means, but if you have any presence in the digital world, this is something you need to know more about. To help, we have detailed below the dates of when some popular operation systems are due to stop support:
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Local events in May IN ESHER & CLAYGATE
Friday 4th
Painshill Historic Tour, 11:00am - 12:30pm, please check-in at the Visitor Centre by 10:45am. The tour will leave at 11:00am from the Visitor Centre. Portsmouth Rd, Cobham KT11 1JE. For more info, contact 01932 868113, www.painshill.co.uk
Saturday 5th
Family farm day: 10.30am - 4.00pm. Our friends at Mill Cottage Farm Experience return once more with their gorgeous farm animals. Come and meet some friendly farm animals here at Claremont, perfect for all ages. Claremont Gardens, Portsmouth Rd, Esher KT10 9JG. claremont@nationaltrust.org.uk 01372 467806
Saturday 12th
The Linden Wind Orchestra presents ‘A Postcard Home’ at Vera Fletcher Hall. 7.30pm. Conducted by Adam Broughton, the concert will include Vaughan Williams English Folk Song Suite, Shostakovich Folk Dances & the exciting Year of the Dragon by Philip Sparke. Tickets £12.50. Visit www.verafletcherhall.co.uk or call 0845 652 8529.
Sunday 20th
Princess Alice Hospice Towpath Trundle, West End Lane, KT10 8NA. 11am - 4pm. Join in the 4 or 8 mile walk along the banks of the Thames for all members of the family, including 4-legged friends, with refreshments & entertainment at the start/finish at Hurst Park. Please call Supporter Care on 01372 461808 or email supportercare@ pah.org.uk or even visit our website at www.pah.org.uk/fundraise/events/
Sunday 20th
Sandown Dual Slalom Championship: The Eagle Trilogy, Sandown Sports, More Lane, Esher, KT10 8AN. Open practice starts at 10am, racing starts at midday. Three categories - u10s, u12s and u14s, with 4 racers per team. Eddie the Eagle will again be in attendance and will be racing against some lucky competition winners, as well as meeting and greeting. Visit us online for more information www.sandownsports.co.uk
Saturday 26th
Victoria’s birthday trail: Come one, come all to celebrate the birth of our great Queen and learn about her happy childhood memories of Claremont. 10am - 4.00pm. Please collect your trail sheet from the kiosk. Claremont Gardens, Portsmouth Rd, KT10 9JG. claremont@nationaltrust.org.uk 01372 467806
SAVE THE DATE FOR JUNE Saturday 23rd JUNE 2018
Weybridge Male Voice Choir Summer Concert, featuring guest soloist Michael Bushnell-Smit, baritone. St. Peter’s Church, Burwood Road, Hersham, KT12 4AA, 7.30pm. Get your tickets from the Parish Office, 1 Burwood Road, Hersham. £10 each. Call 01932 253452 or visit www.stpetershersham.com
If there’s an event in June that you’d like mentioned, please contact Ros (details on p.3) before Friday 11th May 2018. All entries appear on a first come, first served basis. Details of the above events are correct at time of print.
SUNDAY TWENTIETH
MAY ‘18
The 63rd Esher May Fair will be held on Esher Green, opened by the Mayor of Elmbridge at noon on Sunday 20th May 2018. This popular local community event, which takes place annually, is a major fundraising activity for the organisers, 4th Thames Ditton ‘Ajax’ Sea Scouts. They are not the only group to benefit though: charities and organisations such as the RNLI, RSPB and East Elmbridge Foodbank have 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 4pm and includes the 3rd Molesey Scout & Guide Band, Kuk Sool Won Martial Arts, PAPA – the Performing Arts Parents Association from Esher High School, Chadsworth Stage School and a Canine Gymkhana. The main sponsor this year is local estate agent, Savills Esher, and Hawk on the Wild Side will be making their first appearance at the Fair, providing a flying display by birds of prey and an area where professional falconers will be available to answer questions about the birds. 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, the ever-popular Ajax barbecue, and for those in need of something stronger, a beer and prosecco tent, sponsored by Wellden Turnbull. Free parking is available at Sandown Park. We are hoping for excellent weather and a great turnout.
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We’re always looking at ways of maximising green space and also like to keep up to date with garden design ideas and fashions. So, over the last few years, we’ve been looking at green roofs and walls and assessing their usefulness. Having attended training courses on green walls, I then visited some in situ. They look fabulous when first planted and if the maintenance and watering is well kept up. However, it’s not easy to do and the maintenance input is huge for the benefits created. In an urban setting where there is less scope for green space, I can see they have a place, but for most of my clients around Surrey, I can see there are better ways of achieving a green vertical surface. I’ve used the planting techniques
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and same tough plants to create green banks in a couple of gardens. However, if you need a green vertical surface, growing climbers either on pergolas or up buildings or fences is the easiest and most sustainable way to go upwards. The climbers are rooted in a level plane and are therefore much easier to water. They just needing training and cutting back periodically. On buildings, take care with the choice of climbers and never use ivy on a house wall unless you want to ruin your brickwork or hide something very ugly. If you have tile hung buildings, avoid ivy and also twining vigorous climber such as wisteria unless you will be really attentive to maintenance, as the tendrils quickly grow under tiles and around pipes and gutters. I speak from personal
experience on our own house. I don’t regret our wisteria, as it is so stunning, but it is a lot of work. However, green roofs are very different to green walls and relatively easy to achieve and maintain. All our trials of green roofs are so far very positive. I’m enjoying the one we put on our house extension and several of my clients have green roofs on sheds and garden buildings. A structural engineer is needed to ensure that the substructure is strong enough to support the weight of the roof and the water it may absorb. You also need an irrigation system, and of course, weeds must be kept at bay. I am told that the lifespan of my flat roof will be extended by the green roof which will protect the roofing material from UV rays. Aesthetically and practically, it has been a great success for the past two years. The sedums have great autumn colour and pretty flowers in summer which bees and moths and butterflies enjoy. We have found that, by using well-established sedum green roof matting on sheds and garden retreats, weeds find it hard to find space to grow and the effect of the sedum roof is both beautiful through all seasons and also great for the environment. You can also create an ‘herb roof ’ on top of a shed, and
providing just 200 mm of topsoil is enough to grow herbs such as prostrate rosemary, thyme, oregano, sage, chives and annual herbs too. You’ll need to be able to reach them for easy picking, so this only works where there is a suitable level change or if you have a low storage shed. We’ve also created an ‘intensive green roof ’ for a client in Highbury, as she wanted to use her roof as a garden. The whole roof was designed to be a garden and she simply jumps out of her sitting room window to garden it! What would have been redundant roof space becomes a green part of her home and also part of the photosynthesis cycle whereby CO2 is taken out of the environment and oxygen is replaced. Plants are brilliant for the environment, and by creating a green roof, there is another way we can do our bit for the planet. If you would like to redesign your garden or have a ‘roof garden’ and need some professional help, contact Selina on 07894 553 202 or see our website for further ideas www.designsforallseasons.co.uk or our Facebook page Selina Botham – Selina Botham - Designs for all Seasons or follow us on Instagram @ designsforallseasons
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EARTH, AIR
FIRE & WIND SCULPTOR PAUL RICHARDSON
Sculptor Paul Richardson originally studied graphics near his home in Essex and went on to take a degree in painting in Birmingham. It was after college though that Paul discovered metal. He took a studio in the disused Birds Custard factory where he found steel sheets, bought a little welder and started to build. A passion for steel has characterised his sculptures ever since. Paul has created a significant body of public art for which he was nominated Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, Commerce and Industry. Commissions are always site-specific and Paul won a commission for the centre of Waterford, home of Hasbro’s Monopoly factory, to construct a huge corner of a Monopoly board, complete with rolling dice and a five metre long battleship. The natural world has become an important influence, culminating in recent works for the landscape and the garden.They draw on the exquisite patterns of nature, the balance of symmetry and asymmetry, chaos and order. Like many of his sculptures, ‘Flora’ holds contradictions. It seems to capture a fleeting moment between beauty and decay, yet is built of solid steel. On the other hand, just as ‘falling leaves return to the root’, the steel itself,
left untreated, would rust and return to the earth. To hold back decay, the sculptures are protected from air and water with a layer of zinc. Unlike steel, once the zinc is exposed to air and moisture outdoors, only the outer layer is given up and it forms a delicate, chalky grey patina. Examples of Paul’s work can be seen locally, a horse opposite Sandown Racecourse, and Flora at the Hannah Peschar Garden in Ockley, rather beautifully suspended from one of their lovely old trees. Throughout this series for the landscape and garden, Paul has found himself returning to the four elements. Pieces like Flora and the Leaf Sphere with their open floating look have a natural connection with air. Another in the series, ‘Fallen Leaf ’, relates to the earth, a leaf skeleton, edges exquisitely frayed, returning to the soil. His most recent piece, a fire basket, is a latticework cradle of vegetal shapes. Once alight, these shapes come to life as silhouettes against flames inside. So it is perhaps no surprise that Paul is currently developing a water feature, working with the play of light on water trickling over stainless steel leaves which will be seen for the first time ever at RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show 3rd July – 8th July 2018
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Crossword Puzzle MAY 2018 ISSUE
Clue: 1 Across
Clue: 11 Across
Clue: 6 Down
Across 1. Large oval fruit (5) 3. Units of time (7) 7. Fished commercially (7) 9. Several music tracks issued together (5) 10. Irritated (5) 11. Birds of prey (6) 13. A business that serves other businesses (6) 15. Published (6) 18. Save from loss or danger (6) 20. Having three dimensions (5) 22. The relative magnitudes of two quantities (5) 23. Passage selected from a larger work (7) 24. School for special training (7)
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25. Flowed back (5)
Down 1. Based on traditional stories (8) 2. Lubricated (5) 3. Happening without warning (6) 4. Alterations (7) 5. Stately (5) 6. Japanese form of wrestling (4) 8. Leg joint (5) 12. Enlightened (8) 14. Violent windstorm (7) 16. An earth pigment (5) 17. Cure (6) 19. Additional (5) 20. Periodic repeated series of events (5) 21. Elaborate song for solo voice (4)
Clue: 14 Down
SOLUTIONS PAGE 37
RHS HAMPTON COURT PALACE
FLOWER SHOW 2018 HIGHLIGHTS
From 2nd to 8th July, The Royal Horticultural Society’s (RHS) largest flower festival will return to the grounds of Hampton Court Palace. RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show will be celebrating iconic figures of the horticultural world, welcoming influential Dutch designer/nurseryman Piet Oudolf. Visitors will be able to immerse themselves in a purple meadow of Verbena bonariensis. Thousands of these delicate flowers will create a dazzling display of lilac, lavender and violet shades sweeping along the Long Water, so that visitors can wander through and enjoy this elegant summer flower. The show will explore the evolution of plants on earth. ‘Evolve: Through the Roots of Time’ will guide visitors through barren landscapes prior to the Cambrian era over 500 million years ago, to the lush tropical jungles of the Jurassic period and into the present day, where visitors will walk through a meadow of flowering plants which first appeared during the Cretaceous time. Floral
Marquee highlights will see 85 specialist nurseries, including eight National Plant Collection holders from Plant Heritage. Gemma Lake, RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show Manager says: “We are delighted to reveal our exciting new line-up to the Show. We want to make sure that our visitors feel inspired, whether they’re keen gardeners or just want to know where to start! With a festival feel, it is a great summer’s day out.
COMPETITION:
A fabulous chance to win a pair of tickets to Hampton Court Flower Show for Look Local Esher readers. Just answer the following question: ‘Who is this year’s Iconic Horticultural Hero at RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show’? Email your answers to ros@looklocalmagazine.co.uk Closing date: 14/05/18 - winners announced in our June edition.
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Surrey Artists
OPEN STUDIO AT STABLE STUDIOS
Painting by RosalindMoysen
Sculpture by Janet Stanley
This annual art exhibition at Stable Studios, West End Village, Esher, has established itself at the heart of the community. Noted for quality and diversity of many art forms over the years, the exhibition has always enjoyed great success. This year, we have 4 talented professional artists bringing you the fruits of their labour in their chosen field. Rosalind Moysen will be showing her amazing digital artworks, along with various paintings in acrylic, watercolour and mixed media. Alexandra Dawes will be showing her unusual expressionist landscapes in oils and acrylics, also some fast and loose sketches and abstract/expressionist wall art of particular interest to interior designers. Janet Stanley, a sculptress, will be showing her bronze resin garden sculptures, inspired by a trip to India, and
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Lanscape by Alexandra Dawes
also some table top sculptures ideal in an interior setting. Roger Marsden has produced some incredibly beautifully crafted objet d’art pieces that will entrance those who like quality and skill, using amazingly diverse and beautiful wood finishes. We look forward to seeing you in June and discussing our work with you - or you might just wish to browse in the studio and conservatory and enjoy the sculpture in the magical garden, or maybe commission a piece. The exhibition starts in June and runs for 3 weeks. : Sat 2nd and Sun 3rd June, Fri 8th, Sat 9th and Sun 10th June , Fri 15th, Sat 16th and Sun 17th June . Opening times 10.30 am until 5 pm. Children, dogs and bikes welcome. Free admission. Information 01372 465370. Stable Studio, 46, West End Lane, Esher. KT10 8LA
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Supporting On the 9th June this year, Kirsty, Look Local’s graphic designer who makes our magazines look fabulous, & two of her friends, will be undertaking a 26 mile sponsored hike on the beautiful Thames Path from Windsor to Henley, along the banks of the greatest and most iconic river in England, in aid of MacMillian Cancer. Kirsty’s dad is a cancer surviver & her gran recently passed away from cancer in November, so she knows how important these chairites are. If you would like to support Kirsty on her walk, please donate as much or as little as you can, visit: www.justgiving.com/fundraising/ kirstyhamilton18
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AUDI A8
CAR REVIEW BY TED MACAULEY
A blessing of my job is the frequency of invitations for enjoyable luxury lifestyle outings and exclusive insights into experiences otherwise out of reach, reserved only as hopes and dreams beyond reality, or as the right of the privileged ranks of the rich and famous. And here I cite with the fondest of memories my good fortune to have flown in Concorde from Paris to New York; a sailing to the USA aboard the Queen Mary 2, with a night spent at the captain’s table and a glittering host of celebs; a Virgin flight first-class to Australia with a Hong Kong five-star stopover; countless private jet trips with the late pools millionaire Robert Sangster and one-to-one lunches with mega film stars Paul Newman, Gene Hackman and world F1 champ Nigel Mansell; holidays with football legends George Best and Bobby Charlton, and an extended tour with The Beatles. There are too many more to mention. I shall stop it there to take up the very latest treat, an outing in what has been rightly voted the world’s luxury car, the wow of an Audi A8, a limo of poshness personified. And deservedly so, if my comfort-zone transport to the ultra-sophisticated Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni, majestic centrepiece of quaint Bellagio on the shoreline of stunning Lake Como, one of Italy’s real treasures, is anything to go by. This is the ninth time in 14 years that Audi has been honoured with a World Car prize, and honestly, having
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savoured its style, revelled in its sumptuous legroom, sprawled in its leatherwork and appreciated its driver aids with gadgets galore, I am in 100 per cent support of its latest voted status on the globe’s luxury class list over some very worthy rivals at the New York Auto Show in March. Audi justifiably hail the A8 as their flagship saloon, as soothing an example as is possible of what a luxury model should be, and with so many driver assistance aids - 40 plus - and inbuilt safety devices and easy-to-read driver-help dials info so painstakingly assembled. And I viewed it all from the cossetted comfort of the vast back seat spread of exclusive club lounge comfort and quality, as my chauffeur made the most of the 4.0-litre engine that offered easy work on the 50-odd mile journey from Milan’s Linate Airport to the Serbelloni Hotel at the other end of a free-flowing motorway and then a twisty finale along the lakeside’s narrow lanes. It is a glider of a clever car with aplomb, grace, style and value for money, and it gave me and Trophy Wife an arrival presence at the Serbelloni that was noticed and commented upon favourably by an American couple as they strolled off to their Rolls Royce.... Specification: Audi V8. 3.0TFSI 335bhp Quattro. Fuel : Petrol. Speed 155mph. 0-62 mph in 5.6 seconds. MPG 37.7. Warranty: three years/60,000 miles. Price £71,000
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SPRING CRAFT FAIR
RETURNS TO Spring Craft Fair at RHS Garden Wisley ©RHS. Credit Line RHS / Georgi Mabee
RHS GARDEN WISLEY
The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Garden Wisley will host a spring shopping extravaganza with the return of the Spring Craft Fair from 3-7 May 2018. Within the beautiful surroundings of the garden, the annual contemporary Craft Fair will see 200 of the UK’s finest designer-makers showcase their quality wares. Visitors will be able to browse and buy from a wide selection of unique crafts, including art, furniture, textiles, jewellery, ceramics, glassware, fashion and sculpture. For the first time, alongside the 200 exhibiting artisans, the Spring Craft Fair will feature 30 demonstrating artists, with visitors able to view skilled craftspeople at work as they create handmade items. The Fair will also have a Food Village, offering visitors the chance to try and buy tasty products, such as cheese and chocolate. Additionally, shoppers will be treated to live music as they stroll around the Fair and take in the
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seasonal horticultural highlights in the garden. Belinda Betts, Head of Site at RHS Garden Wisley, said: “The Spring Craft Fair is one of the most popular events at Wisley. It provides our visitors with the chance to select from a unique collection of products that have been made by some of the finest craftspeople in the UK - all in one place! Exciting new additions for 2018 include the Food Village and the demonstrating area for artists, providing the opportunity for visitors to see just how these unique items are created.” The Spring Craft Fair at RHS Garden Wisley coincides with National Gardening Week (30 April-6 May 2018) where visitors to the garden will be able to listen to informative talks in the Wisley Plant Centre. Entry into the Spring Craft Fair is free to RHS Members. Normal garden admission applies to nonmembers. For further information, visit www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/wisley
The award-winning team from Run Reigate is delighted to announce an exciting new road race, the inaugural British Airways Run Gatwick, comprising the International Half Marathon, 5k/Corporate 5k and Family Run. Set over fully-closed roads, taking you through park, town and beautiful West Sussex countryside around Gatwick Airport, the event will be held on Sunday 13th May, starting and finishing in Crawley’s Southgate Park. This will be a high quality runner experience, with an amazing Event Village, festival stage with live music and commentary, gourmet food village, VIP area, staggered start times, free bag drop, en route toilets and regular water stations (offering bottled water), not forgetting your collectable 2018 technical t-shirt and bespoke medal. Our exciting Event Village will provide a fun place for runners to relax post-race, enjoy a massage and liaise with our event sponsors, partners and charities. Whether you need refueling after your half-marathon or 5k or are simply coming to soak up the exciting festival atmosphere, you can indulge in our delicious gourmet food village. Family Run - the Family Run is a fantastic opportunity to get kids excited about running in a big event, where children aged 4 and up can take on a route in central Crawley on a safe, traffic-free route. The young runners will be cheered along by crowds of supporters before making their big finish line moment to receive their hardearned medal and technical t-shirt.
Corporate 5k - we all know how important it is to get moving after spending the day at your desk, so why not sign up for the inaugural British Airways Run Gatwick Corporate 5k to get your team active, working together and having fun! This is a great way for businesses to get together, promote corporate wellbeing and perhaps even raise money for a favourite charity. The 5k is a distance that even busy business people can train for! All corporate entries must be part of a team and you can either enter to have fun or compete to be in with a chance to win one of our corporate races. Prices Half Marathon - £38 5k/Corporate 5k - £27 Family Run - £12 We’re delighted to be able to offer our readers a special £5 discount on all our races. Just use the code LOOKLOCAL £5 at the checkout. Who we are - Run Gatwick is brought to you by the award-winning team behind the Intersport Run Reigate Half Marathon, 10k and Canon Kids Race, which has been held annually since 2014. In 2017, we were the gold winners of the ‘Best UK Half Marathon’ at the National Running Awards. We hope you decide to join us for our inaugural year! For any questions about British Airways Run Gatwick, please contact us at info@rungatwick.com
MAYOR’S MUSICAL
FUNDRAISER
Around 200 local singers and musicians joined forces last Friday to help raise in excess of £3600 for the Mayor of Elmbridge’s chosen charity, Cobham-based Oasis Children’s Charity. Weybridge Male Voice Choir, Elmbridge Choir and the 1st Claygate Scout and Guide Band performed to a full and appreciative audience at ACS Cobham International School at a concert organised by the Mayor of Elmbridge, Councillor Rachael Lake. ‘It was a fantastic evening – fun and entertaining and we all enjoyed every moment,’ says Rachael. ‘Both choirs and the band performed brilliantly, complementing each other in their own unique style. I am delighted that we raised such an amazing amount for my charity and I would like to thank ACS Cobham for hosting the event, as well as the organisers and performers for
giving up their time to support me.’ Elmbridge Choir’s Musical Director, Cliff van Tonder, was delighted with how the evening went.‘My choir felt very honoured to have been asked to participate and it was a privilege to perform, not only in front of our own Mayor, but also mayoral parties from the surrounding boroughs. The highlight of the evening for me, and probably the audience too, was when Weybridge Male Voice Choir joined Elmbridge Choir on stage for a rousing finale of ‘Anthem’ from Chess, conducted by Johnny Kilhams, Musical Director of Weybridge Male Voice Choir. It sounded absolutely awesome!’ The final fundraising event of the Mayoral year will be a Quiz Night in aid of Oasis which will be held on Saturday 27th April at the Elmbridge Sports Hub inWalton-on-Thames.
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Action.. . Music VOLUNTARY
ELMBRIDGE - MAY/JUNE 2018 An aspiring Scout Leader
This is an incredible opportunity for someone to lead and inspire children in a supportive, well-established local Scout Group with a good reputation and community links. Looking for an enthusiastic and self–starting Cub Scout Leader.
Interested in making a difference to children in Elmbridge?
A parent-led pre-school is looking for a trustee who is interested in helping to develop the pre-school. Duties include support with the preparation of reports and accounts.
Help walk retired greyhounds
A charity for retired greyhounds needs regular dog walkers. Variable commitments 365 days a year between 11am - 2pm. Looking for animal lovers who can give much-needed contact, exercise and affection.
Volunteer from home
Are you friendly, approachable and organised? The role involves answering the telephone and organising transportation requests. A really flexible role, commitment is once a fortnight/month.
Could you support people with learning difficulties?
A community centre is looking for enthusiastic & patient volunteers to join in and support the running of activities for people with learning difficulties. Activities include arts and crafts, singing and preparing healthy snacks with the group. Each session is 2-3 hours, Monday - Friday.
INTERESTED IN ANY OF THOSE ROLES?
For more info on these roles & many other volunteering opportunities, contact Voluntary Action Elmbridge,
please call: 01372 463 587 visit: www.vae.org.uk or email: contact@vae.org.uk
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ON THE GREEN
Lunchtime Concerts Christ Church, Esher
Wednesday 16th May 2018
TORMEAD SCHOOL SHOWCASE We are delighted once again, to have the opportunity to present the impressive talent of the young musicians of Tormead School, following their very successful past performances at Christ Church. On this occasion, the varied programme will include a keyboard sonata and a clarinet piece by Gershwin, as well as other inspired items to enhance your mid-week break.
Free entry, and light lunch from 12.30pm Concert 1.10pm Retiring collection
FUTURE EVENTS:Wednesday 20 June: Lucas Dick, clarinet, Amanda Hurton, piano Wednesdy 18 July: Felicity Broome-Skelton & Natalie Jeremic, violin duo
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WELCOME TO THE FIRST BULLETIN FROM
ESHER
We are hoping this will be a regular feature in Look Local, providing you with news from your local library. Are you aware we have three Rhymetime sessions each week? This is a great opportunity to interact with your baby/ toddler through rhythm, actions and singing and introduce children to all the library has to offer. Experts in literacy and child development have discovered that if children know eight nursery rhymes by the time they’re four years old, they’re usually amongst the best readers by the time they’re eight. The sessions are Wednesday and Thursday 10am-10.30am and Saturday 10.30-11am. Do you feel you don’t have time to read a novel? Why not try a Quick Read? We have a great selection
of novels written by popular authors such as Mark Billingham, Minette Walters, Fern Britton and Jenny Colgan. At around 100 pages, they are a great way to get into reading. We are currently encouraging everyone to have a go at growing their own vegetables. Come in to the library and borrow a book from our display to help you get started. Did you know May is Crime Reading month? We will be displaying various authors, some wellknown, others less so. Sunday & Monday: Closed; Tuesday - Saturday: 9.30am–5pm. Old Church Path, Esher, KT10 9NS
Puzzle Solutions Looking forward to seeing you soon!
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David Jensen Quiz P29 Answers:
1) Jean Jeanie - David Bowie: 1973 2) Eye of the Tiger -Survivor: 1972 3) Prince Charming - Adam & the Ants: 1981 4) Watching the Wheels - John Lennon: 1983 5) I just called to say I love you - Stevie Wonder: 1984
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Advertisers’ Index MAY ISSUE - ESHER & CLAYGATE
Able Roofing ..................................................... 17 GHI Windows .................................................... 4 Bob Mitchell Bathroom Installations ................... 8 Hampton Court Flower Show ........................... 25 Brouge of Esher ................................................... 7 Harbord Solicitors ............................................... 5 Bruce’s Doggy Day Care .................................... 17 Lodge Brothers Funeral Care ............................. 12 Car Review ........................................................ 28 MPS Garden & Estate Machinery ..................... 31 Casselden’s Shoes ............................................... 29 Music Matters ................................................... 29 Chiropody - Melissa Bennett ............................. 13 Music on the Green ........................................... 34 Claremont Fan Court School ............................ 40 NJ Ricks Decorating ......................................... 29 Cleanability ......................................................... 8 Patrick Stone Pest Control ................................. 13 DB Garden Services .......................................... 31 Roofs of Esher ................................................... 27 Downs Solicitors ............................................... 11 Sanctuary Bathrooms .......................................... 6 Dream Doors .................................................... 35 Steel Structures Paul Richardson ...................22/23 Englishmans Castle ............................................. 8 Tec Res Computer Solutions ........................14/15 Ernest Doe .......................................................... 2 Waitrose Recipe ................................................. 16 Esher Library ..................................................... 37 Yoga with Barbara Currie .................................... 9 Esher May Fair .................................................. 19 Esher Tyre & Exhaust Centre ............................ 39 Fiona Kumar Complimentary Health .................. 9 Gardening with Selina ..................................20/21
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