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LookLocal February 2014

Cobham

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Welcome to Look Local in February & our first issue of 2014! It’s been full on here since the Christmas break, with much catching up following our little rest. We are now fully back in the swing and ready for the year ahead, which promises to be as hectic and fun packed as ever in our village! So what do we have inside for you this month? Well, one of the Premiership’s locally trained footie boys has turned his hand to writing childrens books. We catch up with Frank Lampard and see what it’s all about. I enjoyed a delicious meal at the Toby Cottage in Ripley. What a treat! Their strapline says ‘nostalgia with a modern face’ and it’ s certainly not wrong. This really is a fine restaurant. We also include many local notices, with news and events from a number of local contributors, as well as a wide selection of local businesses for your convenience. Remember that we now cover four local areas: in addition to Cobham, there is Look Local Bookham, Essential Esher and The Weybridge Flyer. Our magazines are reaching 26 000 homes and businesses across these four areas, ten times a year! If you are looking for an effective, affordable way to advertise your business or service this year, please do give us call. We would be delighted to hear from you.

Happy Valentine’s Day to you all!! Warmest regards, Ros x

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We’re all together And winning is our aim! There was much excitement in the air when I visited a local school in the area a little while ago! A very special visitor was due any minute and everyone was looking forward to meeting him! Frank Lampard, the Chelsea and England football player, was coming to tell the children about some books he has written recently.

Better known for his footwork and midfield talent, writing is a new venture for Frank and we were all interested to hear why he had decided to write a series of children’s books which actually are not about football, although they do centre around a magic football. The headteacher introduced Frank and welcomed him to the school.

Following this welcome chat, Frank started by reading aloud from his first book, then a selection of children followed him and read some more. The audience of children sat in silence; girls and boys alike were listening intently. Frank told us that he has two daughters who are 6 and 8. He said they were his inspiration to write his books. He told us that they both really enjoyed it when he told them his own made-up stories, their favourite being about a group of children who had all sorts of adventures centred around a magic football; there were no limits to what they could experience or who they meet or where they could go. It gave great scope for a whole array adventures, whilst capturing & nurturing their imaginations. Then Frank bravely invited the children to ask him some questions.

reading famous people’s biographies.

How long did it take you to write these books?

How many goals has he scored for Chelsea?

Frank said he actually started to put them together about 5 years ago.

Where did you write?

He said that he spends a fair bit of time travelling when playing different football matches and so he always took his note pad with him and jotted down various plots, so basically whenever he had some spare time.

Why did he write them?

This was partly to encourage his own and other children to read more, but also because it was something totally different from playing football which he thought would be great fun.

What other books had he read to his children?

Apparently, they really like Horrid Henry books and also a children’s book by David Walliams.

What sort of books does he like to read?

Frank said when he was at school he really liked learning about history, so he enjoys books about anything historical. He also enjoys

Which one of his books does he like the best? After a little thought, Frank decided Book 5 was his favourite so far!

Did he do the illustrations in the book as well?

He smiled broadly and said ‘No I didn’t, a gentleman named Mike Jackson from America did those for me.’

Does he want to go on and write more books?

Frank said yes, he definitely wants to write lots more adventures and continue with this series of books.

What’s it like being a footballer?

‘Brilliant’ came the answer. He said ‘It is really good fun but quite hard work making sure I keep as fit as possible.’ He said he has to make sure he gets enough sleep and that he eats well too. 207 goals for Chelsea! Frank was great with the children and everyone really enjoyed his visit. The head teacher asked him if he had any questions for the children. Much to everyones delight, he asked

Who is the strictest teacher?

There was a vast selection of answers to this, accompanied by much giggling, but actually no one was singled out (phew!)! There are currently five books in the series and Frank promises more to follow. The first five are entitled :• Frankie verses The Pirate Pillagers • Frankie verses The Rowdy Romans • Frankie verses The Cowboy Crew • Frankie verses The Mummy’s Menace • Frankie verses The Knight’s Nasties Thanks must go to the charming Frank Lampard for inviting Look Local Magazine to share this very special visit!

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or garden centres and works to keep the soil fresh. Choose tall plants to go at the back : sansevieria (mother-in-law’s tongue), staked ivy, ficus benjamina (weeping fig) all work well. There are many suitable plants for the sides – begonia, peperomia, African violet, pilea etc – and then trailing plants for the front – ivy, tradescantia and so on. When they’re all planted up, push a glass or metal cut flower holder down between the tall back plants and the trailing plants at the front. This is now ready for cut flowers of your choice. In spring, 3 or 4 daffodils would give a striking splash of colour against the green backdrop (if you like yellow, that is, ewwwww), and during the summer, you’ll be spoilt for choice from the garden: cornflower, echinacea, achillea, cosmos, roses, the list is endless. At Christmas, you could combine holly sprigs with mistletoe to give a festive arrangement. Et voilà, a very effective way to display 2/3 seasonal flowers, needing little or no skill – thankfully, in my case. If you’re interested, there’s a BBC link from the Chelsea Flower Show of 2009 which demonstrates this, although they use an oasis instead of a vase; http://www.bbc.co.uk/ chelsea/features/arranging_wed.shtml So, go, go gooooooooooo – and have fun.

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WHAT’S THE FUSS? On April 8th 2014, Windows XP and Office 2003 ‘retire’. If you are a Windows XP user, what will it mean for you? The simple answer is that you will no longer receive Windows updates, security fixes or assistance and support concerning Windows XP. The copy of Windows XP on your computer will continue to work, it will not suddenly turn off and not work. Is that a big deal? On the surface, not really However, because your XP computer will become a less secure device, some companies have stated that they will not allow Windows XP to connect to their secure websites. This could impact any website that has a shopping basket or secure sign on it, be it your bank, building society, e-bay, PayPal, supermarket , Government/ tax office... this list goes on. The ramifications could be massive: you will leave yourself vulnerable to hackers and risks. If you have a machine that is 4 or more years old, we would urge you to replace it; if your machine is less than 4 years old, you can buy Windows 7 or a Windows 8 upgrade. If you are concerned about transferring your information, emails, data, music, photos and so on to a new machine, this is something we can do for you and make the transition as simple as possible. For further info, please do not hesitate to contact us so that we can advise further.

STAFF VACANCY We currently have a full time vacancy, based in our Leatherhead store, for a Junior/Apprentice IT Technician: You will need to have an appreciation of how a computer works and how to resolve software and hardware problems and have a good telephone manner. The job will involve training and you will be working 5 days a week, including Saturdays.

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typically cost on average £500.00* per annum. • The time and expense of making annual returns to the Court of Protection. It is far more sensible, whilst you have mental capacity, to safeguard your future by putting in place a Lasting Power of Attorney now. This will allow it to be used, should it be needed, without the initial and ongoing expense and annual reporting to the Court of Protection which would apply without one. Mandara Wills is expertly positioned to arrange a Lasting Power of Attorney for clients at a fraction of the cost you would incur should one be required but not be in place. * Court of Protection Website www.justice.gov.uk

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An Inside Story

Cobham - an inside story: Sharing reflections on a lifetime in our town. An evening of conversation with local historian Dr David Taylor, led by Michael Rodd. Tickets £12 to include a light supper. Saturday 1st March 7.00pm Telephone: 01932 701712 Church Gate House, Cobham

Parkside School in Cobham is holding a spring shopping event. The evening is open to all, £5 entry to include a glass of fizz! There will be a diverse mix of independent retailers, all selling high quality goods, from jewellery to jam and cakes to cushions there’s something for everyone! Thursday 6th March. 6.30pm - 9.30pm Parkside School, Cobham KT11 3PX

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Griffin Lynch Presents ‘Come into the parlour & make yourself at home’ An evening of Irish music, song and dance, including a preview of the dancers and dances for the Irish Dancing World Championships in London 2014. Saturday 17th February 7.30pm Telephone: 01372 742555/732227 Epsom Playhouse, Ashley Avenue, KT18 5AL

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Having our tiny babies immunised is certainly not one of the most pleasant of duties as a parent but I often refer to it as a necessary evil. However, it can help to equip ourselves with a few facts. The immunisation schedule has changed recently in mainly two areas. For sometime now, we have offered three Meningitis C vaccines by the age of around 13 months (at 12 and 16 weeks and again at 1213 months). However, the Health Protection Agency has detected an increase in the number of teenagers developing meningitis from this strain and have concluded that having the three vaccines at this age does not offer enough longterm protection against the disease. Therefore, the second dose has been dropped and instead will be offered at around 13 years. It is thought that the initial two doses are sufficient to protect younger children. The second change is the introduction of the Rotavirus vaccine, which has been added onto the 8 and 12 week immunisations. This is a liquid slowly squirted in the baby’s mouth. It is well known in other countries where it has been given for many years. It was previously not needed in this country but again, an increase in disease-prevalence has been found and the evidence is pointing towards the benefits of offering this vaccine to smaller, more vulnerable babies. For more information, have a look at https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/ system/uploads/attachment_data/file/254913/ Green_Book_Chapter_27b_v2_0.pdf http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/vaccinations/ Pages/vaccination-schedule-age-checklist.aspx

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We aim to teach you the key basic skills of cooking & baking. All classes are hands-on in our open-plan Oxshott kitchen. Small class sizes, which can be customised on request.

Who we teach: • Children from 8-16 • Cooking birthday parties • Teenagers off to Uni & Adults

Our ethos • Cooking should be fun • Good food doesn’t have to be complicated • If you know the basics, you can do anything

Contact 0203 290 2770 or info@maggiescookeryschool.co.uk Website: www.maggiescookeryschool.co.uk

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Painshill in February 2014 Crystal Grotto and Historic Tour Date: Wednesday 12th February Time: 11.00am-12.30pm

Our Historic Tour, featuring the fully restored Crystal Grotto, is now available for individual bookings. Learn all about how the Grotto was created and experience the dazzling stalactites. Discover more about the other magical follies and the historic plantings. You will experience a series of beautiful scenes which continually change and surprise you. Cost: includes entry fee. Adult £10 (mem £5) Child £7 (mem £3) Advanced booking required: please call 01932 868113

Wild Woodland Camp

Date: Monday 17th – Friday 21st February Time: 9.00am – 4.30pm

Have a wild time this half term with tracking, wild art, bushcraft and den building (for children from 8 to 13 years).

Monday: Wild Winter Art

Scarecrow making, cave painting, tree trolls.

Tuesday: Bushcraft

Den building and fire making, hot chocolate and marshmallows.

Wednesday: Winter Wildlife

Tracking for winter animals, make fat balls for birds, see what creatures have passed by in the night with a footprint collector.

Thursday: Winter Geo-Hunt

Extreme hunt, twilight games and treasure.

Friday: Bushwhacking and Bivouac Building

Take the off-road route to the wild woods, learn how to square-lash knots and build a survival shelter in the woods. Cost: £35 a day or £150 for 5 days Advanced booking required, please call 01932 868113 or book online www.painshill.co.uk

Andy’s Gardening Services Ltd Treework Garden maintenance Tidy ups & hedge cutting Driveways & patios Logs/woodchip/topsoil Fencing Land clearance & demolition Excavators Landscaping Grounds maintenance

01372 750 570

Or email: sales@andysgardeningservices.co.uk www.andysgardeningservices.co.uk

ONE BULK BAG OF LOGS FOR £40.00

Astek Dental Centre

01372 377 678

19, Cannon Grove,Fetcham, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22 9LG. www.dentist-leatherhead.co.uk

FOR A COMPLETE FAMILY DENTAL SERVICE ALL UNDER ONE ROOF HYGIENIST APPOINTMENTS NOW AVAILABLE!! FIND US ON FACEBOOK

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Sainsbury Pharmacy.................01932 866488

To report local incidents..................................101 Travel Surrey Bus Services...................01483 506919 Dentists Dental Surgery of Cobham.......01932 863416 Train information.......................0845 748 4950 Beech House Dental Surgery.. 01932 862290 National Rail Enquiries.............0845 748 4950

Hollyhedge Dental...................... 01932 865888 Schools ABC Dental Surgery...................01932 589888 ACS Cobham International School 01932 867251 Danes Hill School.......................01932 842509 Village Halls Cobham Village Hall..................01932 868905 Feltonfleet School......................01932 862264 United Reformed .......................01932 864769 Notre Dame School...................01932 869991 Parkside School..........................01932 862749 Downside Village Hall................01932 865414 Reed’s School..............................01932 869044 Stoke d’Abernon Guide Hut..... 01372 843046 St Andrew’s Primary School....01932 863452 Stoke d’Abernon..........................01932 864166 St Matthew’s C of E Infant Sch......01932 863212 Councils and Services St Teresa’s Junior.......................01372 452037 Elmbridge Borough Council.....01372 474474 St Teresa’s Senior.......................01372 452037 Surrey County Council...............08456 009009 Yehudi Menuhin School of Music ... 01932 864739 Cobham Library.........................08456 009 009 Cobham Free School ............... 03303 300237 Local Storage............................... 01372 457855 Medical Citizens Advice Bureau..............01372 464770 Cobham Day Surgery ...............01932 588400 Veterinary SurgeonsOnsite & St Peter’s A&E.............................01932 872000 John Ball & Associates..............01932 868786 Royal Surrey Hospital................01483 464002 Henderson Keywood & Ptners....01932 864671 NHS Direct............................................0845 4647 Cobham Veterinary Centre......01932 868786 Churches Cobham Park Veterinary Clinic01932 590022 Cobham Methodist Church...... 01932 586988 Beech House Veterinary Centre01932 868688 Cobham Presbyterian Church.01932 429511

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Sacred Heart Catholic Church.01932 862518 Lloyds Pharmacy........................01932 862113 St Andrew’s Church (C of E) .... 01932 867883 Rowlands Pharmacy (Med Cent)......01932 862965 United Reformed Church..........01932 586988 All pages within are copyright of Look Local magazine or its respective contributors. No part of this publication may be reproduced, copied or transmitted in any form or by any means or stored in any information storage or retrieval system without the publisher’s prior written permission. All material published in Look Local magazine (including advertisements, editorials, articles and all other content) is printed in good faith. Whilst all reasonable care is taken, Look Local does not in any circumstances accept responsibility for the accuracy or otherwise of any material published, nor is any kind of warranty expressed or implied by such publication and Look Local magazine specifically disclaims all and any liability to advertisers, readers and users of any kind of loss or damage of any nature whatsoever and howsoever arising, whether due to inaccuracy, error, omission or any other cause. All material is accepted on the basis that its publication does not infringe any copyright and Look Local does not accept any responsibility for loss or damage of any kind resulting from claims of copyright infringement. ©Look Local. All rights reserved.

OPEN SPACES SOCIETY PRESENTS OPEN SPACE AWARD PLAQUE TO COBHAM’S

RIVERHILL REGENERATION PROJECT The national Open Spaces Society has presented the Cobham Conservation & Heritage Trust in Cobham, Surrey, with a commemorative plaque, at an open meeting on 11 December. This is for the Riverhill Regeneration Project which won the society’s national Open Space Special Award for Community Engagement earlier this year. The Trust, working in partnership with Elmbridge Borough Council, transformed the Riverhill site from a scrubby, unattractive area to an accessible wild meadow of exceptional beauty, with a viewing platform. The award will be displayed on the viewing platform, fondly known locally as ‘Cobham Pier’. The plaque was presented to the group by the Open Spaces Society’s trustee John Lavery who said: ‘We are delighted to mark the inspirational work of the Riverhill Regeneration Project in transforming Cobham’s riverside into a place which people can enjoy.’

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Putting Unwanted Goods to Good Use With spring just around the corner,   many  of  us will  be   thinking about making a fresh start and decluttering our

someone else could have made good use of them. Here making Cobham, healthier, are some suggestions for disposing of your usable goods happier and more resilient local community: • Unwanted gifts: your local charity shops and Cobham Community Centre will welcome good quality gifts (including those unwanted Christmas presents still lurking at the back of the cupboard!) • Food: Cobham Area Foodbank is collecting non-perishable food to help local people in crisis. Go to cobhamarea.foodbank.org.uk • Books: swap books you don’t want for books you do want at readitswapit.co.uk • Freecycling: Elmbridge and Guildford Freecycle groups match people who have things they want to get rid of with people who can use them. Go to groups.freecycle.org/elmbridge and groups.freecycle.org/guildford

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Home Support Elmbridge welcomes

2014 with exciting news!

We greet the New Year with a brand new manager & a BIG birthday to celebrate. Home Support Elmbridge (formerly MDHS) is celebrating 25 years of service to the residents of Elmbridge and we want to celebrate …. we have some great ideas.

Watch our website for news! We are also delighted to announce the appointment of Lesley Blythe as our new manager. Lesley has a real passion to ensure that residents in Elmbridge are enabled to remain managing their lives in their own homes for as long as they can. Lesley told us she is delighted to join the team; she comes with years of experience, having worked previously for Surrey Crossroads Care, and understands the importance of delivering high quality services to people, whether they have become elderly or sick or they have a disability and need some additional help. She says “I have known about the excellent work of Home Support Elmbridge over many years of working in our community, and I am keen to spread the word and let people know that we are there for them if they need us. We offer a range of practical services to meet the individual needs of each client which makes us unique, and I am proud to be a part of this in our 25th year”. Do you know someone who needs help with domestic & household services, relief visiting for carers, bathing assistance, shopping, laundry or even gardening? Then get in touch. We offer a cost-effective service with the reassurance of our charity status. We also offer employment opportunities for people who want a rewarding job helping people. If you would like to hear more, give us a call for information. You can contact us on 01932 267128 or get more information by looking at our website

www.homesupportelmbridge.co.uk.

Index of Advertisers Ability Store................................ 43 Leatherhead Motor Company............ 29 Able Roofing................................ 48 MacDonald & Sons Fencing................. 4 AL Services.................................. 42 Maggie’s Cookery School.................. 51 Andy’s Garden Services................... 53 Man & Van Services.......................... 7 Are You Happy ?............................ 47 Mandara Wills & Estate Planning........ 41 Ashtead Hospital........................ 8,19, Mango Studio Photography............... 39 Astek Dental ............................... 53 Marks Plastering............................ 51 Beckley’s Automotive...................... 47 Massala Indian Restaurant................ 45 Bocketts Farm.............................. 18 Meejana ...................................... 9 Bookham Physiotherapy................... 40 Michelle Davis Chiropody................. 49 Boyall’s Ironmongery and Doors........... 2 MPS Garden & Estate Machinery ....... 59 Bruce’s Doggie Day Care.................. 17 Nick Ricks................................... 45 Casselden’s Shoes.......................... 40 Orchard Cottage Dental Practice........ 25 Cats Kingdom................................. 9 Out on a Limb.............................. 20 Claremont Fan Court School ............... 3 Ray Sloly Carpentry & Joinery........... 40 Cleanability................................. 42 Roots & Shoots............................. 60 Cobham Beauty & Laser................... 21 Silver Arrows................................ 50 Computer Fix............................... 24 SJO Gardening & Landscaping........... 50 CT Cars...................................... 26 Smith Pearman Chartered Accountants.37 DB Garden Services........................ 59 St Andrew’s School .......................... 8 DPS Pristine Oven Cleaning............... 45 Surrey Hills Fencing....................... 18 Elite Tree Services......................... 42 Sykes & Sykes Decorating................... 7 Elmbridge Creative Lanscaping.......... 33 Tec Res Computer Solutions ............. 35 Emberhurst School........................... 6 The Cobham Massage Clinic.............. 38 Englishman’s Castle........................ 19 The Potting Shed........................... 38 Estates Direct............................... 10 The Prestige Flooring Company ......... 12 F & S Heating & Plumbing Services..... 39 The Roofers................................. 24 Falcon Services............................. 20 The Vineries Garden Centre.............. 30 Fine Fettle.................................. 13 Treefrog Design............................... 7 Hobson Garden Service................... 40 Zigger........................................ 33 Hollyhedge Dental......................... 27 HRS Roofing Services...................... 43 Hypnotherapy and Relaxation............ 49

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