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Welcome to May

Welcome to our May issue! I hope you enjoyed a relaxing Easter break? Mine was filled with family meals, a spot of gardening and some lovely long walks with the dog, oh and a little bit of chocolate too! Just about perfect I’d say! We have lots to tell you about this month. I enjoyed an over-night stay at the spectacular Beaverbrook Hotel a few weeks ago. This is a stunning local venue, with quite an amazing past! It was an awesome treat and I hope you enjoy reading about my visit. We have a fabulous competition this month, with 5 pairs of tickets up for grabs! You and a guest could be heading to The Hampton Court Flower show, this is a truly lovely day out and really worth giving it a go! Good Luck to all who enter. Also, news on an event being held at the lovely Claremont Gardens, to mark the anniversary of the 200th Birthday of Queen Victoria! I have many fond memories of attending some glorious summer events here, it promises to be a great night and well worth considering, details can be found on page 16. It’s a busy time of year, and we have plenty of other local events for you to discover as you flick through our pages, Weybridge Bake Off, & The Weybridge Male Voice Choir Spring Concert to name but two . Finally, we are delighted to announce that, having been nominated, we have recently won the Corporate Live Wire, National Award for Innovation & Excellence! Wow! How wonderful! I think this means we are innovative in an excellent sort of way! Whatever it means, we are delighted to take that! Wishing you all a fabulous May,

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BEAVERBROOK Hotel and Spa

Once the home of press baron & politician Max Aitken, aka Lord Beaverbrook, this beautiful hotel sits in the foothills of Box Hill, between Leatherhead and Dorking. Set in 400 acres of Surrey countryside, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the perfect setting for this local gem. The recently refurbished country house still has a wonderful feel of belonging to someone special. Not surprising as it boasts an impressive history, which also includes many awe-inspiring guests, from times gone by. As you pass from one reception room to another, you will spot a selection of fascinating wall art including a framed poem, written especially for Lord Beaverbrook, by non-other than Rudyard Kipling himself! The glassdomed lobby is home to a Grand Piano and a stunning Gerhard Ritcher tapestry which hangs on the wall. Photographs from WW1 & WW2, depicting scenes from when Lord Beaverbrook was a cabinet minister,

also make for interesting viewing. The grand historic family home has been so tastefully transformed and so beautifully designed by Susie Atkinson. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s very in keeping with the era, yet weirdly up to date as well: How did she do that? Open fires & comfy sofas with views over the gardens and beyond to the beautiful North Downs. The library houses leather bound books galore, with walls of original wooden paneling. The first UK home cinema is still in place where many war-time planning meetings were held, this is now available for hotel guests to watch a selection of films from the comfort of deep red sofas. You really can imagine Sir Winston Churchill standing by a window watching the night sky for German planes en route to London. He apparently spent much of the war here with his friend and fellow cabinet minister Lord Beaverbrook. Other celebrity guests included Charlie Chaplin, HG Wells, W. Somerset Maugham,

Ian Fleming, Wallis Simpson, Elizabeth Taylor, Joe & Rose Kennedy and Dame Rebecca West. We were certainly in good company then! On our arrival, we were given a warm welcome, our car was parked for us and our cases discreetly delivered to the Dame Rebecca West Room! A stunning and large room with a roll top bath in one corner. The hotel offers 18 rooms, which are individually styled and named after the former prestigious guests as mentioned above. One of these being ‘The Dowager Suit’, formerly Lady Beaverbrook’s room, it has many antiques and even a Louise Bourgeoise artwork. The large roll top bath is perfectly positioned by a window for views over the countryside, out towards Dorking. This is no ordinary hotel. All the bedrooms have luxurious bathrooms, Apple TV, a Coffee Machine, a mini fridge, stocked with complimentary soft drinks and a few tempting snacks, and a bottle of Sipsmith Sloe Gin too! The Garden House and Garden Cottage offer a further 11 rooms; these are Victorian in style and there is also a cookery school in this building! And 6 more rooms are due to open in early 2020, located in the Coach House. At about 7.30 pm we started our evening at ‘The Parrot Bar’ a stunning room with an amazingly well stocked

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art deco bar; we both enjoyed a ‘Spitfire Collins’ a mix of Vodka, peach and elderflower with ginger and lemongrass undertones! This was served with shelled pistachio nuts & olives. A delicious spring aperitif. The hotel’s main restaurant is not quite what you might expect; it is in fact, a Japanese Grill. Under the watchful eye of Ex Nobu head chef Maruyama Taiji the menu is authentic with a modern twist. We started our meal with a Garden Salad which would pass as a work of art in itself, to accompany this, Lobster Tempura with Wasabi Mayo and Jalapino Shiso Dressing. Totally amazing is all I can say. Next up, a shared plate of Chef Selection, melt in the mouth, Sashimi, beautifully tender and perfectly light. For our main courses I chose Corn Fed Chicken with Teriyaki sauce & sliced truffle and my guest opted for Koji Monkfish, with Yozu Soy, sautéed mushrooms, and porcini powder. To accompany these, Broccoli with Kimchi Mayo and steamed rice. A feast we will not forget in a very long time. Each dish was perfectly prepared and the fusion of flavours sent our taste buds into over drive. We enjoyed a bottle of chilled Chablis with our meal, which went beautifully with the Oriental cuisine. There is an amazing wine selection to choose from, which would please even the most demanding connoisseur I’m

sure. To finish our meal a ‘Tasting Plate to Share’ which included small portions of Hibiscus Chocolate Fondant with Raspberry Sorbet, Matcha Tiramisu, Lemon Curd Scorched Meringue, and a Caramelised Banana Cake with Coffee and Dulce de Leche Ice Cream. If you like good food, you have my word, you will not be disappointed. This was an exceptionally good meal. We slept very soundly in our four poster bed with it’s super soft white sheets. However, our treat was not over yet! We woke the next morning looking forward to the Hotel Spa experience… The Spa is in a separate building just next to the Hotel; The Coach House, so named because it used to be just that… Striking glass design by Brian Clarke runs through the whole building, it’s bold for sure, but works very well. The Spa has a selection of sumptuous treatment rooms, a large steam/ice room and relaxation area, a Boutique and Apothecary, a delightful Deli Restaurant where food is served between mid-day and 5pm, a stunning indoor swimming pool and a large heated outdoor pool too, which was just about to be opened for the first time when we visited. The top floor of the Spa is devoted to a state of the art gym, where personal trainers are available if required. The large changing rooms were ‘top notch’

each locker housed a big fluffy white robe and flip flops, the large shower cubicles would match any top hotel room with clean white floor towels placed outside each shower. There were plenty of big mirrors and hair-dryers available and all immaculately clean. My treatments certainly lived up to the venue as well. To start, a 90 minute, full body Biodynamic Bodywork Massage. Which apparently embraces a full range of therapeutic methods, an effective treatment for relief of many physical, neural and psychological conditions. It blends Western Science with Eastern philosophy and was, by far, the best massage I have ever had. To follow I was treated to a ‘Therapi Honey Facial’. This treatment uses the regenerative and healing properties of honey and propolis products from Therapi, to cleanse, massage, treat fine lines and stimulate collagen. It left my skin feeling radiant and deeply nourished. A wonderful facial, and super relaxing too! Like the hotel, this is no ordinary Spa! We had the most amazing stay, the staff we met were all charming and looked after us so very well. Thank you all, for making our stay so special. We will certainly not forget the time we stayed in the house of Max. Is it any wonder this hotel was named as ‘The best Hotel in the UK’ by The Times? www.beaverbrook.co.uk | 01372 569 799

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FAYRE 2019 SATURDAY 11TH MAY 12.30 - 4.30PM OATLANDS RECREATION GROUND, OATLANDS DRIVE, WEYBRIDGE The Oatlands Village Fayre will take place on Saturday 11th May 2019, 12.30 to 4.30 pm at Oatlands Recreation Ground, Oatlands Drive, Weybridge. This hugely popular event raises funds for the Guides, Scouts and other local charities, and is a great day out for families and people of all ages. The Fayre opens at 12.30 with the Oatlands Pipe Band. There’s a whole host of fun activities, ranging from events in the main arena to tombola, Punch and Judy, a traditional Tea Tent and a Beer tent. This year the main arena event will be an exciting Gun Dogs Act. There will be many exciting stalls around the arena, that enable you to find out about local organisations, buy hand crafted gifts and join in at the many interactive stalls. There is even an opportunity to smash plates! This year we are holding a Design a Miniature Garden Competition for children. See the website for more information. We always have a great selection of homemade cakes, refreshments, burgers and other foods, so don’t eat lunch before you come. Programme available for presale or at the gates, price £1. For more information visit the website www.oatlandsfayre.org.uk

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MINIATURE GARDEN COMPETITION AT THE OATLANDS VILLAGE FAYRE Children can design and make a miniature garden using natural or found objects to be in with a chance of winning a prize. - Age categories: Under 8 and 8-12. - Gardens must be presented in a seed tray or container of your choice no larger than 38cm x 24cm x 10cm. - See https://schoolgardening.rhs.org.uk/resources/activity/design-a-miniature-garden - Drop off your garden between 11.30 & 1pm on Saturday 11th May at the designated tent next to the tea tent in Oatlands Recreation Ground. - Judging will be by Waitrose & Partners Weybridge. - Prizes of Waitrose Grow and Sell gardening kits will be awarded to the winners.

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LET YOUR IMAGINATION FLOW AND HAVE FUN! May 11th, 2019 Oatlands Park Recreation Ground, Oatlands Drive, Weybridge.

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From 1st to 7th July, The Royal Horticultural Society’s (RHS) largest flower festival will return to the grounds of Hampton Court Palace. With an abundance of beautiful gardens and plants on display, the festival will bring together thoughtprovoking designs to highlight the power of plants alongside plenty of inspiration for visitors to grow a garden they love. A new Global Impact Gardens category will address challenges we face in today’s world through plants and design, whether they are social, economic or environmental issues, with this year welcoming two first time designers. The Forest Will See You Now by Michelle Brandon will highlight the benefits of trees, recreating a forest contained in an oversized packet of pills as it champions nature as a medicine in the 21st century. Also demonstrating how nature is imperative to happiness in a digital age, Seonaid Royall’s Believe in Tomorrow will reconnect children with nature. Other gardens will embrace sustainability. Designer Tony Woods and Thames Water will highlight the need to take care of our water resource. The Thames

Water Flourishing Future Garden will demonstrate how gardeners can encourage biodiversity, reduce water use and prevent flooding. Last year’s Best in Show designer Matthew Childs will also highlight the environmental benefits of getting a Smart Meter with Smart Energy GB. The RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival will run from 1 – 7 July. The exclusive Preview Evening* held on Monday 1 July is the perfect opportunity for those wanting to be one of the first to experience this year’s gardens. For further information or to buy tickets, please visit the RHS website at www.rhs.org.uk/hamptoncourt

COMPETITION TIME: A fabulous chance to win a pair of tickets to Hampton Court Flower Show for Look Local Weybridge readers. Just answer the following question:

Whose garden will reconnect children with nature? Email your answers to ros@looklocalmagazine.co.uk, before 14/05/19 - winners announced in our June edition.

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Weybridge International School of English (WISE) is an established English Language and Tutoring centre located in the heart of Weybridge at 6, Baker Street, Weybridge. We are delighted to announce that we have recently gained British Council Accreditation for teaching English as a Foreign Language (EFL).. The British Council is a quality assurance scheme for UK providers of EFL courses. Liz Denham, Managing Director of WISE, said â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are over the moon! It was a tremendous team effort and the months of hard work, long hours and planning paid off. We have excellent, highly qualified and experienced teachers and tutors WISE has such a positive and friendly environment. Having gained the accreditation, we will strive to maintain our high standards and continue to deliver outstanding teaching. WISE offers English Classes: . From Beginner to Advanced levels

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WEYBRIDGE

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CLEVES SCHOOL PERFORMANCE HALL, OATLANDS AVENUE, WEYBRIDGE KT13 9TS

SATURDAY 18TH MAY 2019 AT 7.30PM Note the new venue and a slightly earlier time!!!

This is a state of the art performance hall with atmospheric lighting and tiered, comfortable and cushioned seating for the audience. There is ample parking on the playground and car park. There are excellent reasons why Weybridge Male Voice Choir regularly attracts audiences of over 300 to its major concerts in Weybridge, and leaves its audience delighted with their evening well spent. The choirâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s varied programme has something for everyone and designed to be above all entertaining and uplifting, but reflective and moving also. They include songs from musical shows, spirituals, Welsh hymns, traditional songs and modern classics. All this sung in 4-part harmony with that wonderful

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solid sound from the very quiet to stirring crescendos. Under the baton of the youthful and dynamic Johnny Kilhams, when the men of Weybridge Male Voice Choir take to the concert stage, they never fail to entertain. And their guest performers always bring something distinctive and different; our very special guest performers for this concert will be Cleves Super Steel Pan Band and Cleves Upper School Choir. The retiring collection is for the Orpheus Centre, an independent specialist college for young disabled adults with a passion for the performing arts. See the poster opposite for details how to get your tickets.

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Gardening with Auntie Planty TOP TIPS FOR MAY

Hanging baskets It’s time to move these outdoors, keeping fingers crossed that the last of the frosts are over. Make sure that the wall brackets are strong enough for the task: remember, a fully watered hanging basket can weigh a great deal and last year’s wall fixing could have rusted and loosened during the winter months. Keep baskets well watered, and if you’ve forgotten to incorporate swellgel crystals, make a few deep holes in the compost using a pencil, and sprinkle a small pinch of these water retaining granules into each hole. Azaleas and rhododendrons As the flowers fade, plants should be dead headed. Do this carefully with thumb and finger so as not to damage developing shoots. Just bend the flower head outwards, and it will come off easily. Feed regularly with a fertiliser formulated specially for acid loving plants. Weed control With most weeds growing actively now, it’s important to keep on top of them otherwise they’ll take over. Hoeing once or twice a week is the best way to keep annual weeds under control, and it’ll also weaken the perennial weeds. Water well This is a vital month for ensuring that plants get sufficient water to stop them drying out. Once they reach a stage of dryness, it’s almost impossible to rehydrate them, and they could peg out! If you use a hose pipe, then it’s much better to apply

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a thorough soaking once a week, rather than watering ‘little and often’. If you do the latter, the water only reaches the upper layers of soil, and roots are then encouraged to remain near the surface where they are more prone to dry out. Lawn The grass will be starting to grow actively now, but don’t be tempted to lower the blades of your mower. Mow just often enough to stop the grass growing away, and don’t cut the grass too short, as you’ll starve the roots of vital nutrients. Lawn weeds Continue to look out for lawn weeds, and dig them out before they have time to flower and set seed. As the weather warms up, you could begin to use a selective weedkiller, which you’ll find in any good garden centre. Do remember that for it to work properly, the grass has to be dry the soil moist and apply it on a day that has no wind! And don’t use when rain is forecast within 24 hours, or the weedkiller will be washed into the ground before it has time to work - it is taken in through the leaves, not the roots of the weeds. Auntie Planty is a chartered horticulturist. As Auntie Planty she helps you develop your own garden Action Plan, to ensure the best possible results for your plants. www.auntieplanty.co.uk © 2019 Valerie McBride-Munro

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HOME WANTED! Inky & Midnight

Petite, black Inky and her handsome black and white friend Midnight were living as strays before coming into care. Inky is kitten like; she is very small and very playful. She loves being stroked but is timid around strangers. Midnight has gained lots of confidence since coming into care and is now also very affectionate to people he trusts. This lovely pair need an experienced home, one where they will be given the time to develop trust with their new owners and show what sweet cats they are. They love other cats. If you feel you can give Inky & Midnight the loving forever home they so desperately deserve please call Rosemary on 01737 350307 Epsom Ewell & District Branch http://www.epsom.cats.org.uk If you cannot adopt a cat but would still like to help us please go to https://www.justgiving.com/Epsom-CatsProtection

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MAKING YOUR MONEY

WORK HARDER. Hi everyone, we are pleased to say that we have moved office from 74 Queens Road, Hersham to 26-28 Molesey Road Hersham (as you turn into Waitrose). If you would like to have a chat about any tax or accounting issues please pop in. Elaine & Keith Jones run the Weybridge office of TaxAssist Accountants. Each issue, Elaine provides advice on recent change in tax law, or addresses a topical financial issue.

What is the National Living Wage? I have a small team & have heard that the National Living Wage is due to go up in April, could you please tell me by how much? The National Living Wage will increase from £7.83 to £8.21 per hour from April 2019. For each member of staff working full time, this increase could cost an employer on average of over £700 per year. Workers aged 25 or over and who are not in the first year of an apprenticeship, are legally entitled to the National Living Wage. National Minimum Wage rates: The National Minimum Wage rates from April 2019 will increase as stated below: • Aged 21 to 24 - an increase from £7.38 to £7.70ph • Aged 18 to 20 - an increase from £5.90 to £6.15ph • Aged 16 to 17 - an increase from £4.20 to £4.35ph • Apprentices – an increase from £3.70 to £3.90ph

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What is the threshold for VAT registration? As my business goes from strength-tostrength, I am concerned that my growing turnover could mean that I need to register for VAT soon. Could you tell me what the VAT registration threshold is please?

The VAT registration threshold is £85,000 and under current plans, will remain at this level until March 2022. This should give businesses clarity about their VAT status as the UK looks to leave the EU. Following a report issued by the Office of Tax Simplification (OTS) in 2017, the government is intending to review the threshold and in particular, look to “smooth” its impact. If your turnover is nudging around the registration threshold, it is vital that you update your bookkeeping records regularly. By doing so, you will be

able to predict and prepare for when your business is due to go over the £85,000 mark and can register on time and prevent any late registration penalties. Having registered on time, you can then start accounting for VAT, so you’re not facing any large, backdated payments to HM Revenue & Customs. If you need advice or help about VAT registration, the VAT schemes available to you and how to manage your affairs when you have registered for VAT, don’t hesitate to contact us.

Is my software Making Tax Digital-compliant? I use some bookkeeping software. I think Making Tax Digital is going to apply to me. How do I go about checking if my software is Making Tax Digital-compliant?

Making Tax Digital for VAT applies to VATregistered businesses with taxable turnover in excess of £85,000. For VAT periods starting on or after 1st April 2019, mandated businesses will be required to record transactions digitally and file their VAT returns using functional compatible software. Inputting the figures directly into the Government Gateway will no longer be an option for those forced to comply with Making Tax Digital. Some software houses are writing to their customer base to let them know whether their software is compliant or not. But it sounds as though yours hasn’t been in touch. Otherwise, HM Revenue & Customs has developed a tool for you to search for compatible software, which is available here. They’ve also produced a list of which software houses they’re currently working with, but aren’t quite ready. Much of the software has different versions, so if you’re still not sure, you should contact your software house directly and get in writing from them whether your particular product is compliant. TaxAssist Accountants uses software that is Making Tax Digital-compliant and we have bridging software available for spreadsheet users. Please contact us to find out more.

Elaine Jones ACMA AFTA 01932 850 600 - weybridge@taxassist.co.uk

Disclaimer - advice shared in this column is intended to inform rather than advise. Taxpayer’s circumstances do vary & if you feel the information provided is beneficial it is important that you contact us before implmentation. If you take, or do not take action as a result of reading this column, before receiving our written endorsement, we will accept no responsibilty for any fiancial loss incurred.

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Elmbridge U3a, Monthly Meeting at Claygate Village Hall KT10 0JP. 1.30pm. Talk by John Lyon: “Secret Classrooms: A window on the Cold War”. For more information or to join contact: Membership Secretary members@elmbridgeu3a.org or 0208 979 2737.

2nd - 6th MAY 2019

Spring Craft Fair at Wisley Gardens, Wisley Lane, GU23 6QB, 9am -6pm. Meet some of the finest craftspeople from around the UK and browse a range of contemporary and traditional crafts at the RHS Garden Wisley Spring Craft Fair. There will be almost 200 exhibitors on display, all set within the beautiful surroundings of Wisley. For more information visit www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/wisley

Saturday 4th MAY 2019

Family farm day at Claremont Landscape Gardens, Portsmouth Rd, KT10 9JG, 10:30am - 4pm. Come to Claremont for a family-friendly farm experience. Say hello to cute lambs, rabbits and piglets to name a few. To find out more visit www.nationaltrust. org.uk/claremont-landscape-garden.

Sunday 5th MAY 2019

Hot Dog Sunday at St James’ Church Weybridge, Church Street KT13 8DE. Hot Dog Sunday run’s on the first Sunday of the month at 4pm excluding August and is aimed at all ages but a focus on the young and young at heart! A short service with songs, a story and discussion, followed by hot-dogs in the church hall. What more could you ask for on a Sunday afternoon! It’d be lovely to see some new faces. Everybody welcome irrespective of age. Alternative food available

Friday 10th MAY 2019

Cyphers Theatre Company presents an adaptation of Jane Austen’s gothic satire novel Northanger Abbey at Vera Fletcher Hall, 4, Embercourt Rd, Thames Ditton KT7 0LQ, 7.30pm. Cyphers presents Jane Austin’s timeless tale of growing up and getting it wrong. Told with there accessible style of humour, m,ulti-roling & fast-paced action. Tickets £16. www.cyphers.org.uk Box Office: www.verafletcherhall.co.uk 08456 528 529 Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram and sign up online for our e-newsletter.

Sunday 12th MAY 2019

Emergency Services Day at Brooklands Museum, Weybridge KT13 0S, 9.30am - 5pm. Every conceivable vehicle and pieces of apparatus used in the emergency services will grace the Museum site in an impressive line-up of display vehicles. For more info visit www. brooklandsmuseum.com or 01932 857381

If there’s an event in May that you’d like mentioned, please contact Ros (details on p.3) before Wednesday 10th April 2019.

Friday 17th MAY 2019

Large Summer Basket Masterclass at Squires Garden Centre, Stoke Rd, Stoke D’Abernon, Cobham KT11 3PU at 10am & 2pm. Tickets cost £25, which includes tuition, the basket, soil, moss, and a beautiful selection of upright and trailing plants, as well as a centre piece plant such as a scented geranium or fuchsia. Plus you’ll receive a voucher for a free tea or coffee and slice of cake to enjoy in their Café Bar, and 10% off all plants on the day! For more info or to book online visit: www.squresgardencentres.co.uk.

Saturday 18th MAY 2019

Brooklands Vintage Festival at Brooklands Museum, Weybridge KT13 0S, 10am 9pm. Join us at Brooklands Museum as we turn back the clock to celebrate the Music, Fashion, Style and Dancing of the 40s, 50s & 60s. This is a chance to put your hair up, grab your best period outfit and lace up the dance shoes. For more info visit www. brooklandsmuseum.com or 01932 857381

Saturday 18th MAY 2019

Weybridge Male Voice Choir Spring Concert at Cleves School Performance Hall, Oatlands Avenue, Weybridge KT13 9TS from 7.30pm. Note the new venue & a slightly earlier time! with special guest performers Cleves Super Steel Pan Band & Cleves Upper School Choir. Tickets £10. 01252 326514 or www.weybridgemvc.org.uk

25th - 31st MAY 2019

Family Gardening Festival at Wisley Gardens, Wisley Lane, GU23 6QB, 10am -5pm. Join us at RHS Garden Wisley for the Family Gardening Festival where we’ll be inspiring young people to get outside, get involved and get gardening. Activities will include bookable ‘plot to plate’ cookery, an outdoor music maze and hands-on growing activities. To find out more visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/claremont-landscape-garden.

28th - 31st MAY 2019

Half Term Family Fun at Brooklands Museum, Weybridge KT13 0S, 10am - 5pm. On weekdays during Half Term, our popular car rides will be operating from 11am-1pm and from 2-4pm*. Take a trip in a vintage-style car up Test Hill or along the Members’ Banking of the old Race Track, courtesy of the Brooklands Volunteer Car Rides Team. Also, London Bus Museum will be operating bus rides around the local area*. *Subject to weather and operating conditions. For more info visit www.brooklandsmuseum.com or 01932 857381

Weds 29th MAY

Bridge Tea at Christ the Prince of Peace Church Hall, Portmore Way, Weybridge KT13 8JD, 2.00 - 5.00pm. £40 per table in aid of Sam Beare Hospice Community Team. Contact Francoise on 01932 827593

Thurs 30th MAY 2019

Clandon Regis Charity Golf Day. Described as the friendliest golf club in the area, players at can play the 18 hole, 170m acre parkland site with numerous holes requiring carries over water, navigating dog legs & strategically placed bunkers; a testing day out on the all year round course! Team tickets for 4 are £280 with members rates available too, early meet with breakfast rolls & pre green coffees, play followed by a two course lunch, auction & raffle. All proceeds to Cherry Trees, tickets via events: 01483 222 507

SAVE THE DATE in June Sunday 16th JUNE 2019

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

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Range Rover Evoque CAR REVIEW BY TED MACAULEY

The brand new Range Rover Evoque, a vastly improved version of the original best seller, looks all geared up to be a massive money-earner, a smash-hit, for the parent company bidding to reign supreme in the hectic and highly competitive SUV market. The original version, which has sold 700,000 since its inception in 2011, has had a steady and beneficial run - but with a forecast loss, the first annual setback for a decade for Jaguar Land Rover overall, the updated, uprated newcomer Evoque is a rescue mission certain, I believe, to succeed and pile up the quids. The entry level start price is around £31,600. That does not have an automatic gearbox and is front wheel drive only. So it is worth adding a few bob to benefit from the snazzier, better equipped models. Astute design boss Gerry McGovern and his extremely worthy and talented sidekicks have fashioned a surefire winner which embraces all the attractive elements of style, image, composure and performance without reaching mind-boggling, wallet-emptying setbacks. He says:”What we believed our customers wanted was even more luxury, more comfort and even more connectivity. And that is what we have worked hard on. I believe we have succeeded.” The widespread feeling in the motoring business is that the new Evoque is one of the...if not THE ...most important developments in the history of Jaguar Land Rover, and a supremely fitting replacement for the original version at a crucial time of financial challenge. So what does it offer? For a start: six engines, a hat trick of diesels, 148 bhp, 178 bhp and 237 bhp, and three petrol versions, 197bhp, 247bhp and 296 bhp, stacked

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behind a revitalised comfort zone of a cabin abounding with opulent coverage of leather and chrome to comfort both driver and passengers as they trigger and gawp at a wonderful touchscreen infotainment set-up. Despite the efforts of a nine-speed gearbox, and its automatic transmission assistance, however heavily rightfooted you might be, the quietness of the car on the move, tackling motorways or otherwise, is a rewarding joy. Overall the car is an example of peace and quiet. And, short of the rare challenge of a snow covered pyramid, you may rely on its capability to cope with whatever bumpy, slidy, skiddy, problems.... the costly downfalls of many of its rivals... that may secrete themselves in its path. Rural dwellers, regulars over rough terrain, or townies, suffering pothole threats, may sit back and relax in equal measure confident that their capable transport will make plush and cushioned ease of any issue that would otherwise result in a certain visit to the repair shop. There is even a backward facing camera, a real neat trick, set on the roof and feeding an almost cinemascopic bright and clear windscreen video display before your very eyes so you may see where you are heading in reverse without straining your back to look over your shoulder. And there’s plenty more. I am confident that Jaguar Land Rover’s reborn excellent Evoque will...and do forgive the play on words....evoke a stirring of satisfaction among those who put their trust... and their hard-earned...into having one standing proudly on their drive. Specification. Range Rover Evoque D240. Engine, diesel. Top speed 140mph.0-62mh in 7.2secs. MPG 40.4. Price £40.100.

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MAY HALF TERM: INSPIRED BY THE SEA Tues 28 May - Fri 31 May 2019

Come to The Lightbox gallery and museum in Woking this May half term for a week of sea-themed arts and craft activities for children and families. Coinciding with the Upper Gallery exhibition ‘The Ingram Collection: The St Ives School’, workshops will take inspiration from the abstract paintings and drawings of the fishing town of St Ives in West Cornwall. For children aged 4+, there will be two free drop-in workshops: on Wed 29 May from 1.30pm, make your own Fan Fish out of coloured paper. Then, on Fri 31 May from 1.30pm, come and find out what weird and wonderful crabs you can make using bottle caps and other recycled materials in Bottle Cap Crabs. Learn more about the inspirational St Ives in Cornwall in one of two bookable workshops: 5-8 year olds will learn how to use simple printing techniques that create seascape original prints to turn into cards in Printmaking on Tues 28 May at 1.30pm; while 8-12 year olds will explore the way St Ives artists use shape, texture and colour by applying techniques including

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using a palette knife, sponge, masking tape and stencils, in Learn to Paint Abstract Art on Thurs 30 May at 1.30pm. After finishing a crafty activity, step into the Upper Gallery to see ‘The Ingram Collection: The St Ives School’, an exhibition exploring the modern and abstract developments in British art since the beginning of the twentieth century. This exhibition will run in conjunction with ‘Women in Photography: A History of British Trailblazers’ in the Main Gallery, presenting an in-depth historical survey showcasing the achievements of female photographers working in Britain. Complete your visit with a trip to the family-friendly Seasons Café, where you can enjoy freshly prepared dishes made using seasonal produce, with smaller dishes on a special children’s menu available. The Lightbox, Chobham Rd, Woking, GU21 4AA www.thelightbox.org.uk 01483 737800

ALL OUR YESTERDAYS Tuesday 21st May at 2.30pm !

A 30 minute service of favourite hymns and readings followed by tea and cakes and a chance to socialize. If you are living with Dementia If you are a carer If you are living alone If you have some spare time This is the event youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been looking for and we look forward to seeing you.

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Music with a Heart (and Soul!)

Surrey Music’s two impressive community choirs sang their hearts out in Walton on Saturday 30th March in a truly memorable concert to raise funds for Elmbridge Rentstart. As long-established choirs of the Borough, Elmbridge Choir and Elmbridge Ladies Choir had been invited by Cllr Shweta Kapadia to support her Mayoral charity, and with a winning combination of joyous music, fun and laughter together with sincere and heartfelt emotion, the concert raised a fantastic £2597.49 for the charity. “Music with a Heart” took place at Cornerstone the Church in the presence of several dignitaries and special guests including The Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Elmbridge, The High Sheriff of Surrey, The Mayor of Spelthorne, and Michael Aspel OBE. With a delightful programme of popular songs, Elmbridge Ladies choir set the tone for the evening with a lively medley of 60s hits, followed by rather more contemporary songs from Christina Perri and Coldplay amongst others, notably a quite superb a capella version of Sarah McLachlan’s “Angel”. The choir enchanted the audience of almost 300 with a very accomplished and polished performance under the direction of Christine Parker, who introduced each song with gentle humour and charm.

After the interval it was the turn of Elmbridge Choir, led by the irrepressible Founder and CEO of Surrey Music, Cliff van Tonder. The choir sang its way through showstoppers and anthems from Andrew Lloyd Webber, Les Miserables and The Greatest Showman, as well as medleys of music by Judy Garland and Johnny Cash. The choir’s set was pure entertainment, with Cliff distributing red roses to ladies in the audience, and the choir’s Deputy Musical Director, Anita Auch, making a very sassy and sizzling entrance in full 1920s flapper costume to lead the choir in ‘‘All That Jazz’’ from the musical “Chicago”. Despite the fun and frivolity, the underlying reason for the concert was not forgotten. Tracey Blandford, Elmbridge Rentstart’s Community Fundraising Officer, delivered an informative and moving speech about the important work of the charity and how they are succeeding in breaking the cycle of homelessness in the Borough of Elmbridge. Surrey Music’s next choral outing will be a performance at the same venue on Saturday 29th June, when the two choirs will celebrate a decade of Elmbridge Ladies Choir with a special anniversary concert - “Now We Are Ten!” Tickets will be available soon. For more details of Surrey Music visit www.surreymusic.org. To find out more about the work of Elmbridge Rentstart visit www.elmbridgerentstart.org.uk.

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Inspiration!

Limping Through Life I had a problem with my foot, so I avoided stepping on the sore part. Foolishly, I ignored the problem and continued to walk incorrectly, with the result that the problem got worse and it became really painful to walk normally. So I shifted my weight. My new ‘normal’ was to walk in an unnatural way. I was almost limping with this new gait, not because I was in pain, but to avoid pain. The trouble was that I was then compromising other parts of my body without being aware of it. My ankle, knee and hip were valiantly accommodating my attempt to avoid stepping on the painful foot. My other leg was taking a jolt when my sore foot offloaded the weight as quickly as possible onto the good one. What had started out as a protective measure turned into an unhealthy new habitual behaviour. And I wasn’t even aware I was doing it! If it’s hard to notice we’re doing this on the physical level, it’s even harder to notice when we’re doing it on the emotional or mental level. For example: We might not know how to ask for what we want or how to say “No” to something we don’t want. Maybe we were brought up not to ask or we once asked for something and were rebuffed so painfully that we don’t want to risk repeating the experience. Or maybe we feel we have to please others by agreeing to every request. What is the impact on our lives when we create habits or ways of interacting to avoid the pain we fear? Do we assume that the answer will be “No”, before we even ask the question? What happens when we say “Yes” to things that don’t work for us? Do we try to avoid conflict and end up feeling resentful or unhappy? We

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might be limping through life without realizing it. The first step is to become aware of our default way of operating. Once I realized I was limping, I had the opportunity to choose another way of using my body that was healthier. Awareness – in any area of our life brings with it CHOICE! One way to find these areas in our lives is to notice where we have pain or discomfort in our interactions. Just noticing where we default to an action to avoid pain or that feels awkward gives us a chance to reflect and consciously choose to explore new or different ways to respond. This may feel uncomfortable at first, until we find a way that works for us and get skillful at using it. Just remember that avoiding the discomfort is what created the limp! And step on it!.

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POEM CORNER How Time Flies!?? Do you, like me, wonder why Time so often is in short supply? And do you find, with some surprise, The older you are, the faster it flies? So there’s always a race against the clock To get everything done before you flop Into a chair, comfy and deep, Switch on the tele, and fall asleep! The shape of our lives is governed, of course, By the use we make of this special resource. Time can drag waiting for a bus or train Which is suddenly cancelled, or late again. Or when ‘hanging on’ at the end of a line Listening to Vivaldi for the umpteenth time! But there are also moments to always treasure “Oh to stop the clock”, so they last for ever! We can dwell on times past and reminisce On things well done, or chances missed, Or look ahead and make fantastic plans Then circumstances change – so it’s out of our hands. For some, time is a burden, no end in sight, A dark, empty tunnel, with no sign of light. For others, it’s a furious, frenetic race, A time of stress, at a dangerous pace. If only, somehow, a way could be found To slow down this relentless merry-go-round? As you flop in that chair, so comfy and deep, Close your eyes, but don’t fall asleep. Switch off the mobile, clear your mind, Relax, lie back, and try to find, Amidst the noise of a bustling home, A moment of stillness for you alone, A deep well of calm, to show you how To value your time in the here and now.

MARION KEMP Poem from “In Praise of Hugs and Other Poems” by Marion Kemp. Available from Wishing Well, 7 High Street, Booham

VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES May/June 2019

Set your summer off to a racing start A local Museum have a variety of roles on offer from stewarding, marshalling at events, conducting visitor tours to maintaining the site & exhibits. You will need to have an enthusiasm to learn about the various exhibits of the museum, be friendly & enjoy working as part of a team.

Become a Trustee A counselling group are hoping to find a new governance trustee who would be able to develop policies & procedures so that they are in line with current legislation. This role requires someone with experience of policy making in a business setting. The role is one in which a self possessed & proactive person would thrive.

Help kids hit the books A primary school are in need of volunteers who can help children with their reading activities by listening to them read individually & then asking them questions to enhance their understanding of the content they just read. This role is term time only.

Become an Adviser This is a challenging but rewarding role, which would suit someone who is good at listening, is able to identify & extract information & identify relevant material, & explain complex information clearly. Full training provided. A long term commitment required.

Get Involved Could you welcome people, help them use the selfservice kiosks, search the catalogue or even help to locate books & other resources? If the answer is yes, why not join the customer support team for your local library. This role is available across Surrey. You need to be enthusiastic about helping your community.

INTERESTED IN ANY OF THOSE ROLES?

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

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useful numbers Oatlands Park Pharmacy ...........01932 842 171 POLICE To report local incidents ......................... 101 Boots the Chemist ....................01932 842 738

DENTISTS Oatlands Dental Lounge ...........01932 858686 Weybridge Dental Practice .......01932 853556 Portmore Dental Office ...........01932 809360 Salters & Salters Dental ...........01932 849999 Weybridge Orthodontics ..........01932 831825 VILLAGE HALLS Oatlands Village Hall ................01932 843 488 Weybridge Hall ........................01932 254 750 The Parish Centre .....................01932 856 399

TRAVEL Surrey Bus Services .................01483 506919 Train information .....................0845 748 4950 National Rail Enquiries .............0845 748 4950 SCHOOLS Cleves School ...........................01932 224 300 Heathside School .....................01932 846 162 Manby Lodge Infants School ....01932 851 848 Oatlands Infant School .............01932 843 990 St Charles Borromeo Catholic Primary School ................................................. 01932 842 617 St James’ Church of England Primary School .................................................01932 851 762 St George’s College Junior School .. 01932 839 400 St George’s College ...................01932 839 300 St George’s Nursery ................01932 839437 Brooklands College ..................01932 797 700 Weybridge Children’s Centre ....01932 820106

COUNCILS & SERVICE Elmbridge Borough Council ... 01372 474474 Surrey County Council ...........08456 009 009 Library Services ....................... 0300 200 1001 Elmbridge Museum ................. 01372 474 568 Citizens’ Advice Bureau ...........01932 248 660 Weybridge Comm Ass ...weybridgesociety.org.uk Weybridge Samaritans ..............01932 844 444 Weybridge Neighbourhood Watch ....01932 830 033 CHURCHES Voluntary Action Elmbridge ......01372 463 587 St James’ Anglican Parish Church ..01932 856 399 United Reformed Church .......01932 841 382 The Church of St Mary Oatlands 01932 231 274 VETERINARY SURGEONS Weybridge Veterinary Centre ...01932 855 856 Christ The Prince of Peace Catholic Church St George’s Veterinary Centre ...01932 858 890 .................................................01932 842 643 Weybridge Methodist Church ...01932 342 093 North West Surrey Synagogue ...01932 855 400 MEDICAL Weybridge Medical Centre ........01932 504 450 Christian Science Church .........01932 225 097 St Peter’s Hospital Chertsey ......01932 872 000 Royal Surrey Hospital ................01483 464 002 BANKS Non-emergency NHS Help .......................... 111 HSBC ......................................03457 404 404 Natwest ....................................03457 888 444 Lloyds ......................................0845 3000 000 CHEMISTS Lloyds pharmacy .......................01932 854 224 Barclays ....................................0845 7555 555 Church Pharmacy .....................01932 842 632 Santander .................................0845 7654 321

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SUNDAY SERVICES - MAY 2019 Reverend Folli Olokose: vicar@oatlandschurch.org.uk / 01932 840077 Parish Office : parishoffice@stmaryoatlands.org.uk /01932 231274 / www.oatlandschurch.org.uk Oatlands Ave, Weybridge KT13 9TS

Sunday 5th May (God Parents Sunday) 8am Holy Communion Service 10am ‘Alive at Ten’ service Celebrating God PArents 6.30pm Evening Prayer Sunday 12th May 8am Holy Communion Service 10am Holy Communion Service with Baptism (followed by refreshments) Tuesday 14th May 7.30pm Confirmation Service with Bishop Andrew, Bishop of Guildford Thursday 15th May 7pm Film Night in the hall. Drinks & nibbles from 6.30pm followed by hot supper and discussion after film. Sunday 19th May 8am Holy Communion Service 10am Holy Communion Service

4pm Family Praise service followed by a light tea in church hall

joining fee. Just turn up & have fun (with refreshments) £2 per family.

Sunday 26th May 8am Holy Communion Service 10am Holy Communion Service (followed by refreshments) 12noon Baptism Service

Colouring Club & ‘Knit Wits’ (Third Wednesday of the month) 12.30 - 2.30pm ‘Adult Colouring In’ group & Knitting Club. Bring your sandwiches we will provide the tea & coffee.

Friday 31st May 7.30pm ‘Men’s Curry & Chatter’ in the Church Hall. A time of Fellowship, Curry & Conversation. Please contact the Parish Office for further details. Charges apply.

Meeting Point (Fourth Weds of Month) 12.30pm A friendly social lunch group for retired people in the local community. This month the ‘The Venetian Connection’ a slide show presented by Paul Whittle.

Every Thursday 9.30-10am Morning Prayer 10.30am Holy Communion Service Not Just Sunday’s Group (Event dates vary monthly) (followed by refreshments) A social group open to everyone. SMART Mother & Toddler Group On Wed 1st May the group will visit (Tuesday during term time, 28th Hatchlands for a walk and coffee. May Half term no meeting) Meet at the church car park at 10am 10-11.30am No waiting list or to share lifts.

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Claremont Fan Court School An independent co-educational school for pupils aged 2Â˝ to 18 years

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

Nursery Pre-Prep Prep Senior Sixth Form www.claremontfancourt.co.uk