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Here’s hoping this season of cheer will be less restricted than last, and that we can look forward with a little more confidence and enthusiasm than last year! (#bookyourbooster!) There is certainly much more going on locally this time around, so proceed with caution and let’s just hope we can weather the storm, so to speak! Talking of storms, I’ve just spotted a weather forecast which predicts snow on 26th November! Very specific! Maybe by the time of reading this, you will know how accurate that was! Weather permitting, as I said, there is lots going on this month locally; we have a good selection of details for you to take a look at, many being local festive events. These include; Panto at The Barn Theatre on page 31, news from the ‘Music on the Green’ team in Esher with details on a lovely Carol Singing event on 15th December and also a ’Save the Date’ 10th Anniversary event, on 19th January 2022. Can you believe it, ten whole years of Music on the Green? Both are free to attend, but please do check details on page 23. As well as this, we include not one, but two really great competitions this month; our ever popular Cash Prize Draw, see details on page 15 and also a chance to win a really beautiful photography book ‘Surrey in Photographs’. It is stunning and for any lover of Surrey, this would make a wonderful Christmas gift. See page 10 for this. Sadly as editor I can’t enter, but this book is firmly on my Christmas list. I truly hope there will be something for everyone in this busy December issue… I wish you all a Happy and Joyous Festive period, keep well and enjoy yourselves.
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A Very Happy Christmas!
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This role ensures group members are supported to swim safely & enjoy the physical exercise. This will involve you encouraging members to swim further & build up their fitness over multiple sessions. The role does not involve any support with personal care.
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Can you help deliver fun & inspiring activity sessions? A local charity supporting people with learning disabilities are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic & organised Activity leader to arrange multi activity sessions on Thursday mornings. This is a very rewarding opportunity to be part of your community.
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Ashford and St Peter’s Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the first hospitals in Surrey to launch a Virtual Reality (VR) training and education resource. Our vision is to provide an outstanding experience and the best outcome for patients and the community we serve. At the heart of this lies our strategy to develop the Trust as a centre of training excellence, which has been accelerated by the new ways of working that were adopted during the pandemic. As well as creating new collaborative models and training tools, the Clinical Education team have expanded their simulated education facilities by installing a fully immersive Simulation multi-room suite within the Education Centre at the St Peter’s site. In doing so it has becoming one the first hospitals in Surrey to upgrade to this world-class facility. This innovative equipment allows the user to experience and respond to real-life situations in a safe and educative environment. At the touch of a button, users can be transported to a variety of settings with 360° imaging within the suite providing an all-round multi-sensory experience for learning. Users can be trained to prepare for real life emergencies including scenes of road traffic accidents, operating theatres, or on the London underground, just to name a few.
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Wednesday 15th Dec 2021 “Come & sing Carols” Enter into the true spirit of Christmas and join us to sing some of your favourite carols to our musical accompaniment. Humorous and seasonal readings will add to this truly community event. Seasonal refreshments will be served. Doors open 12.30 pm - Music from 1.00 pm Free admission, retiring collection
Wednesday 19th Jan 2022 Music on the Green 10th Anniversary Concert Schubert’s Trout Quintet with Ensemble Pensiero
To celebrate ten years of Music on the Green concerts at Christ Church, our new ensemblein-residence, the young and vibrant Ensemble Pensiero, will be performing Schubert’s Trout Quintet, one of the all-time great classics of the chamber music repertoire. Come and celebrate with us as we enter our second decade of musical joy together! Free entry and light lunch from 12.30pm. Concert from 1.15pm. Retiring collection. For further information on either event please contact the Parish Office:-
01372 462282
Email: office@esherparish.org.uk www.esherparish.org.uk
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Seat IBIZA
CAR REVIEW BY TED MACAULEY
I revel in the opportunity to secure a good deal in the car market - and to my mind there is no better or more welcome chance than the latest exciting bargain offer from Seat with their updated version of the Ibiza, first seen on the market 37 years ago. I would guarantee it is destined to be a best seller among those who, like me, revel in getting value for money and, at the same time, enjoy the practical benefits that accompany it. The brand new spanking Ibiza, at a sheer bargain asking price of £16,790, packed with perfection, generous standard equipment, low running costs and an excellent safety set-up, all adds up to an irresistible package. If my garage wasn’t already full to the brim I would certainly treat my deserving self to a pleasurable Christmas prezzie. When it first came on the scene its engine was built in collaboration with Porsche and its looks styled by super car designer Giorgetto Giugiaro. Okay, the latest version cannot name drop like that marvellous thinker and planner, but there is no denying it is all set for soaring popularity in the fiercely competitive tiny car market, with noted rivals like the Ford Fiesta, VW Polo and Skoda Fabia, there to overtake. Okay, so what are the main changes? Firstly the car’s interior was previously rather tired
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looking and drab - and overloaded with easily scratched plastics. To a degree that could still be a fair description for the entry-level models - you now can enjoy soft-touch materials on the dashboard and…wow-wee....a leathercovered, luxury steering wheel and handbrake. There is also impressive faux-suede upholstery available if you fancy it. They are benefits that to my mind put it well on a par with the popular Polo . So what else? The infotainment screen has been upgraded with a crisp and responsive screen and you may flick through the menus without hesitating, Seat has left its engine line-up and that’s okay because it keeps things simple and easy to make your choice. There are three petrol engines available producing between 79bhp, 93bhp or 108bhp. My personal preference is the middle option, badged 1.0 TSI 95, which pulls enthusiastically from low revs and gives 0-62mph and return in a fraction under eleven-seconds. In comparison the entry level is a bit of a struggler. It is a super-duper riding car that soaks up minor bumps in the road and guaranteeing to make your journey more comfy than, dare I say, the Fiesta or the Fabia. And, oh boy, does it handle well! One of the best in its class with plenty of feedback through the steering wheel and its body lean is well controlled with the expert sports suspension. This tempting hot contender amid the small car offerings is priced pretty much similarly to the Fiesta, but is cheaper than the Polo. And it’s rather generous standard fittings, with confidence-inspiring safety kit, allied to low running costs, ensures it all adds up to just the sort of deal and value for your hard-earned, you could be looking for. Take my word......
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HOME WANTED!
Oscar
Handsome Oscar is 14 and a great character. He is vocal and chatty and loves to be around people. He is very affectionate and likes to be stroked. He is learning to be brushed and likes to sit next to his fosterer whilst she is knitting. He loves his food and does enjoy being outside so a garden is important. He needs to be the only cat in a home without very young children. Oscar has had a clean bill of health from the vets and is ready to find his new forever home could you offer him that home? If you could give Oscar his forever home, please get in touch on 0345 260 1387 or adoption@epsom.cats.org.uk Epsom Ewell & District Branch http://www.epsom.cats.org.uk In line with Cats Protection guidelines, we are only homing cats in the local areas of: KT5,6,9, KT17-23, SM7 and RH3-5 BUT may be flexible for the right home
If you cannot adopt a cat but would still like to help us please go to https://www.justgiving.com/EpsomCats-Protection
As we have around 7,000 cats and kittens in our care at any one time, we will find you the perfect feline friend. www.cats.org.uk Reg Charity 203644 (England and Wales) and SC037711 (Scotland)
SUNDAY SERVICES - DECEMBER 2021 Reverend Folli Olokose: vicar@oatlandschurch.org.uk / 01932 840077 Parish Office : parishoffice@stmaryoatlands.org.uk /01932 231274 / www.oatlandschurch.org.uk Oatlands Avenue, Weybridge, Surrey KT13 9TS
To help us to safely manage numbers, registration for all services is required. Please contact the Parish Office to register. We look forward to welcoming you to St Mary Oatlands.
Sunday 5th December
8am Holy Communion Service 10am All Age Worship Service
Saturday 11th December
10am Service of the Word 6pm Traditional Festival of Nine Lesson & Carols by Candlelight (with fellowship and seasonal refreshments in the Church Hall afterwards)
2-3pm In the Church Hall. Please join in preparing the Christingles for the Christingle service. Everything req will be provided.
Friday 24th December
Sunday 12th December
Saturday 25th December
4pm Crib Service 11pm Midnight Holy Communion service
8am Holy Communion Service 10am Holy Communion 4pm Christingle Service (with fellowship and seasonal refreshments in the Church Hall afterwards)
8am Holy Communion Service 10am Holy Communion Service
Every third Wednesday (15th December)
Every Fourth Wednesday (22nd Dec)
12.30 - 2pm Adult Colouring Colouring Club & ‘Knit Wits ‘ sewing & knitting club in church hall. Bring a packed lunch. Tea & coffee provided.
Every third Friday (17th December)
Friday Fusion - Youth Group. 7pm - 9pm Food, games & music for yr 7 & 8 aged children. For more details, contact childrenandfamilies@ oatlandschurch.org.uk or call 07881 786309.
Sunday 19th December
8am Holy Communion Service
Sunday 26th December
8am Holy Communion Service 10am Holy Communion Service Meeting Point A friendly over 60’s lunch club Contact 01932 849510 to book or for more info.
Every Wednesday
10.30am Service of Holy Communion
Each Tuesday during term time
SMART Mother and Toddler group In the Church hall. Small charge applies. Contact Laura at childrenandfamilies@ oatlandschurch.org.uk or call 07881 786309 for more information
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ANGELA CHRISTIE, 13227 CRIME REDUCTION ADVISOR ELMBRIDGE
We are noting a variety of different types of criminal activity across the County in recent months and I would like to take this opportunity to mention just two of them here. The first is the theft of vehicles that are fitted with a “keyless” opening system. There are two main methods of theft that we are seeing regularly. One is by using a relay device which is actually very simple to build and use. A lot of modern vehicles are fitted with a keyless system, so the vehicle can be entered and started without the need to touch the key. In basic terms this works by the key constantly sending out a signal, the car constantly searches for that signal and when in range the car then allows the vehicle to be entered and started. Unfortunately, what thieves have been doing is using a device to pick up the signal from the key and amplifying it, so the car believes the key is next to it and allows access, start the engine and driven away. Faraday pouches or a simple metal container can be used to prevent this by blocking the signal. Also, some manufacturers have recently changed their keys, so they now have motion sensors which, when left static, go into a “sleep” mode and no longer emit a signal. Unfortunately, this can’t be retro fitted so millions of cars are still vulnerable. We are also focusing on the increasingly widespread problem of catalytic convertor theft. This is becoming increasingly common across Surrey and would appear to be linked to organised crime. What is a catalytic converter? Catalytic converters (pictured) are fitted under the engine of a car. They help to filter dangerous gases
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from the exhaust, using a catalyst to react with the exhaust fumes and change their chemical structure. What makes and models are more at risk? Some of the most common are: Honda Jazz; Toyota Prius; Lexus RX; Honda CRV; Toyota Auris Hybrids will always remain the most sought-after vehicle in this kind of crime as they have two power sources, an electric motor and a petrol or diesel engine, so their catalytic converters are used less frequently to process pollutants. That means the metals inside are less likely to have corroded, making them more valuable. How are they being stolen? Thieves use a jack to raise cars up onto two wheels, then slide underneath the vehicle and cut the catalytic converter off using an electric saw. It’s a quick process, and thefts can be completed in under a minute. What can be done to prevent it? Raising public awareness is vital – many people don’t realise what they’re seeing, thinking that a vehicle has broken down and the thieves are doing legitimate maintenance work. Catalytic converters can be fitted with locks, which will slow thieves down, and marked, which helps us identify them if they’re stolen. But the greatest deterrent is a swift police response.
Inspiration!
The Art of Giving As we approach the season of goodwill, and of giving and receiving, I love to be reminded of what real giving can look like. I recently posted an online request for a trailer to transport a small car from my home to my grandson’s home a few miles away. My son had gifted his beloved Spitfire, which was on SORN, (the Statutory Off Road Notification required for an untaxed vehicle) to his nephew, and we were looking at options to relocate it, as it had not been moved for some years. Out of the blue came an offer of help. The fact that it came on my grandson’s birthday was icing on the cake. I got in touch with Ken. We arranged the date. He brought his trailer round. Some of the Spitfire’s internal workings had seized up, so it wasn’t going to be straightforward. With his background in automotive engineering, this erstwhile total stranger worked with my sonin-law and grandson to manoeuvre our Spitfire from my garage to its new home. It took at least four hours of work to complete the move. Ken’s whole afternoon. He gave his time, skills and equipment generously and good-naturedly.
endless giving or being taken from? Other times, we feel so loving, munificent and abundant that the very act of giving is our reward. Seeing the pleasure our gift or actions bring fills our hearts with joy. We have received more than we have given. I often come across people who give, give, give to their family or their workplace and then feel resentful when their giving is neither acknowledged nor appreciated. But they continue to give, not realising that this is not giving from a spirit of generosity, but from a need to be liked or wanted. This type of giving bears a heavy personal cost. The true issue here isn’t about how generous or selfless we are, but about how much we value and respect ourselves. There’s something very powerful and reassuring about true generosity that reminds me we live in a beautiful world. “It is in giving that we receive.” This Christmas and always, give from the heart.
I like to think it was also an enjoyable experience for him on some level. But that’s beside the point. He had the spirit of kindness and generosity and the willingness to respond to a request for help that was not even directed at him personally. Thank you, Ken. The world needs more people like you.
Sonia Duggan
We often give cautiously, wondering what, if anything, will be the result. Has our generosity been appreciated? Was it enough? Too much? Will it be reciprocated? Will it be taken for granted? Are we setting up an expectation of
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