Silver Grapevine Mid Surrey Winter 2020

MID SURREY • WINTER 2020

FOR ALL ACTIVE OVER 60s LIVING LIFE TO THE FULL Online

• Things to do • places to go • Hobbies • Support • and more...

In This Issue Welcome to the winter Silver Grapevine!

No sooner had the magazine got off the ground, Covid-19 overtook our lives. I was unable to print and distribute a magazine in the summer and unfortunately this is still the case. This online version can be downloaded and printed off for reference.

With the ever evolving situation, it has been difficult for me to know how to move forward. Although we have had the green light to start getting back to normal in some respects, restrictions on meeting places and numbers in groups, means that much is still on hold.

Advertisers in this magazine have been linked to their respective websites, so all you have to do is click on the advert web address to be taken to the individual site.

The listings are from pre COVID days and many people are still waiting to resume their businesses.This needs to be taken into consideration as you look through.

If there is something that interests you, make contact with the advertiser for up to date information.

Wishing you all a healthy and happy few months,

Over 700 useful contacts!

Local Businesses/Services............3-5 A - Z Leisure ...............................6-20 Help and Support.......................21-23 Independent Living............. ......24-27 Contributors........................ 28-29, 32 Places To Visit...........................30-32 When I started researching activities for this magazine, I was taken aback by how much is on offer. It makes the thought of the next stage in life really quite appealing!

There is something for everyone. It could be volunteering at an organisation dear to your heart, learning a new skill or maybe a language to help you on your travels.

Importantly this magazine lists services and organisations that offer help and support. No one need feel alone, but if you do, look through the list and you will find someone very willing to listen and provide support.

Please tell your friends about the Silver Grapevine. Stay well.

Contact:Genevieve Arlidge - Editor T: Genevieve on 01372 209200 E: genevieve@thesilvergrapevine.co.uk W: www.thesilvergrapevine.co.uk/mid-surrey

Disclaimer: The Silver Grapevine Mid Surrey is independently owned by Grapevine Media Works Ltd. No part of this publication may be reproduced or used in any form or by any means, either wholly or in part, without the prior permission of the publisher. Whilst all reasonable care has been taken in the preparation of the material in this publication and to ensure the accuracy of its content, no warranty is given as to its correctness. All adverts are submitted and approved by the advertiser and this does not imply a recommendation or necessarily the views of the publisher. You should make your own enquiries and comparisons as with any form of advertising. We accept no liability for loss, damage or difficulties resulting from contacts made through the directory, from errors or omissions, from claims made by advertisers or from omissions or inaccuracies relating to an advertisement or other entry, regardless of how caused.

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Silver Grapevine - Supporting Local Businesses Delicatessen and Catering

Good Elf!

Family Owned and Run Good old fashioned service with a smile!

Home Cooking Party Food Ready Meals

Introducing Stokebuskers!

A fun group of local multi-instrumentalist musicians and singers, Stokebuskers perform a wide repertoire of family friendly popular cover songs, including Folk, Pop and Rock hits and other favourites spanning the decades.

Delighting audiences and bringing musical life and soul to many a public and private function, Stokebuskers would be pleased to entertain you, your friends and guests, at your party or special event.

For enquiries and bookings, please contact the band at: stokebuskers@gmail.com

42 Station Road, Stoke D’Abernon 01932 860572

www.goodelffinefoods.com

Local Information Offices Age Concern Epsom and Ewell, varied services offered, 01372 732456 Age Concern Mole Valley, varied services offered, 01306 899104 Age UK Surrey, information and advice on any issue for older people, 01483 503414 Age UK Surrey, provides services to help people 50+ make the most of life, 01483 503414 Cheer, providing advice, friendship and support to older people, Elmbridge, 01372 879321 Consumer Helpline, free and confidential advice on consumer issues, 03454 04 05 06 Elmbridge Borough Council, Esher Civic Centre, 01372 474474 Epsom and Ewell Borough Council, Epsom Town Hall, 01372 732000 Equality Advisory and Support Service, issues relating to equality/human rights, 0808 800 0082

Have you moved recently?

Then talk to us to receive a free local information pack to welcome you to your new home.

T: 01372 470301 Free Debt Advice, Bookham Baptist Church, 0800 328 0006 Help Shop, in Leatherhead Library (Mole Valley District Council), 01306 885001 Mole Valley District Council, Pippbrook House, Reigate Road, Dorking, 01306 885001 Surrey Community Action, communities working together, 01483 566072 Surrey County Council Information Line, 03456 009 009

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Silver Grapevine - Supporting Local Businesses Advertised Local Businesses Good Elf Fine Foods, all occasions catering, Stoke d’Abernon, 01932 860572 New Neighbours, free local information pack for new residents, 01372 470301 Shiatsu and Massage, restore your vitality, 07944 872332 Stokebuskers, multi-instrumentalist musicians and singers for public and private functions, Stokebuskers@gmail.com

Residents and Community Associations Ashtead Residents Association, 07877 565377 Bookham Community Association, 01372 456307 Bookham Residents Association, 0300 030 9890 Fetcham Residents’ Association, 07833 620744 Leatherhead Residents’ Association, 01372 813013 Malden Rushett Residents Association, represents & supports residents on issues, 07751 024358

Shiatsu & Massage Relax & restore your vitality Sundays & Mondays in Cobham 07944 872332 liz@surrey-shiatsu.co.uk www.surrey-shiatsu.co.uk

Farmers and Community Markets continued Thames Ditton - fourth Saturday, 9am-1pm, amenity space of the George & Dragon, Just turn up Walton-on-Thames - 1st Saturday of each month, 9.30am - 2pm, outside The Heart, Just turn up

Food Banks Bookham, Baptist Church, Lower Road, 01372 811313 Cobham, The United Church, Stoke Road, distribution of food, Tues, noon-1.30pm, 01932 450282 East Elmbridge, Food Bank Vouchers, for enquiries in this area, 07908 777475 Epsom, Epsom Methodist Church, Ashley Road, Fridays 2-4pm, 020 8786 8221

Farmers and Community Markets

Ewell, Ruxley Church, Ruxley Lane, Wednesdays 2-4pm, 020 8786 8221

Ashtead - Friday Market, 2nd Friday monthly, Ashtead Peace Memorial Hall, Just turn up

Foodbank Vouchers, enquiries in Epsom and Ewell area, 020 8786 8221

Bookham - Fridays 10.15-11.30am, The Old Barn Hall, Church Road, Just turn up

Foodbank Vouchers, enquiries in Mole Valley area, 01306 885001

Cobham - Fourth Saturday of the month, Hollyhedge Road, 9.30am-2.00pm, Just turn up

Foodbank Vouchers, Walton and Hersham area, 020 3328 0243

Epsom - 1st Sunday of every month, 9.301.30pm. Market Square, High Street, Just turn up

Hersham, St Peter’s Church, Burwood Road, Mondays 3-5pm and Tues 2-4pm, 07745 256753

Leatherhead - Artisan Market, last Friday of month in the High Street, Just turn up Leatherhead - each Thursday and Saturday 9am-3pm, High Street, Just turn up Leatherhead - Martha’s Market, L’head Parish Hall, 1st, 3rd and 5th Fridays, 01372 374914 Stoke d’Abernon - Wed and Sat, 9.30-12.30, Squires Garden Centre car park, Just turn up

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Leatherhead, North Leatherhead Community Centre, Saturdays 10-11.15, 020 8786 8221 Walton-on-Thames, St Johns Church, The Furrows, Thurs and Fri 11am-1pm, 07745 256748 Weybridge, Runnymede Foodbank, St James Church, Church Street, Thurs 1-3pm, 01932 988350

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Silver Grapevine - Supporting Local Businesses Citizens Advice Bureau Chessington and Hook (Kingston CAB number), in the Hook Centre, 020 3166 0953 Citizen Advice Sessions, Leatherhead, appointments and drop in, mon-thurs, 03444 111 444 Dorking Citizens Advice Bureau, Lyons Court, walk in and appointments, 03444 111 444 Elmbridge Community Hub, High Street, Walton-on-Thames, 0300 330 1179 Elmbridge West CAB, Weybridge Centre for the Community, Thursday am, 0300 330 1179 Epsom and Ewell, Old Town Hall (next to new Town Hall), 0300 330 1164 Esher, Harry Fletcher House, near Civic Centre, 01372 464770 Molesey, drop-in, Tuesdays 10-12.30pm, Joseph Palmer Centre, (Esher Tel. number), 01372 464770

Libraries SCC Libraries can all be contacted via the main SCC information number.

Ice Skating at Hampton Court Palace Located in front of the palace, this stunning ice rink offers something for everyone, from novice to expert and for any age. Enjoy a daytime skate, perhaps followed by a visit to the palace, or soak in the ambience of an evening session. The ice rink is bigger than ever this year, allowing for extra space to enable you to skate safely.

Open from 20th November to 3rd January 10am-9pm. Closed 25th Dec. Tickets include 45 mins. on the rink & skate hire.

Online booking only: www.hrp.org.uk Give it a go!

Ashtead Library, 03456 009 009 Bookham Library, 03456 009 009 Bourne Hall Library and Information Centre, Ewell, 03456 009 009 Cobham Library, 03456 009 009 Dittons Library (Thames Ditton and Long Ditton), 03456 009 009 Dorking Library, 03456 009 009 Epsom Library, The Ebbisham Centre, 03456 009 009

Thought for the day...

You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.” - Mae West

Molesey Library, 03456 009 009 Old Malden Library, near Worcester Park, 020 8547 5006

Esher Library, 03456 009 009

Stoneleigh Broadway Library, 03456 009 009

Ewell Court Library, Lakehurst Road, 03456 009 009

Surrey Library Information Service, whatever the subject, contact us on, 03456 009 009

Hersham Library, 03456 009 009

Tattenhams Library, Epsom Downs, 03456 009 009

Hook and Chessington Library, The Hook Centre, Chessington, 020 8547 5006

Walton-on-Thames Library, 03456 009 009

Horsley Library, 03456 009 009

Weybridge Library, 03456 009 009

Leatherhead Library, 03456 009 009

Worcester Park Library, 020 8337 1609

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A - Z Leisure: Amateur Dramatics - Arts & Crafts Due to the situation of the last few months, free listings have not been checked for current accuracy. Please take that into consideration when contacting any business. A lot of groups have been unable to start up again due to restrictions, however they will be back in business as soon as it’s possible! So if you are interested in joining any of the wonderful activities or groups listed here, call them and register your interest.

Amateur Dramatic Groups Ashtead Players, everyone welcome to join our vibrant group, 01372 279614 Ember Players, friendly Esher based club who perform at Walton Playhouse, 07974 444320 POSE, drama group, social events and theatre trips, Bookham, 01372 458254 Woodfield Entertainers, new members on or off stage are most welcome, Ashtead, 07900 883544

Arts and Crafts Art and Crafts, Community and Wellbeing Centre, Epsom, 01372 720563 Art and Crafts, Weybridge Centre, 01932 844391 Art Class, Drawing and Painting, Leatherhead and Fetcham, 07796 897846 Art Class, Hersham Centre for the Community, 01932 246267 Art Class, Molesey Community Centre, 020 8979 5773 Art Class, Thames Ditton Centre for the Community, 020 8398 5921 Art Freedom, help relieve anxiety caused by mental health issue, Riverhouse Barn, 07930 731335

art-K Ewell, develop new artistic skills, beginners to improvers, 07949 366592 Ashtead Art Group, Peace Memorial Hall, Ashtead, 01737 357263 Chessington Art Group, informal group of artists, all welcome, 020 8391 5362 Chessington Art Group, The King’s Centre, 020 8391 5522 Cobham Art Group, Tuesday afternoons, Village Hall, new members welcome, 07976 260955 Conquest Art, for anyone with a long term illness or disability, Ashtead, 01372 272987 Craft Group, 3rd Monday monthly, 10am-noon, St Joh’s Centre, Stoneleigh, 020 8786 7048 Craft Group, drop-in, bring your own craft, Mondays 2-4pm, St Andrew’s Oxshott, Just turn up Epsom & Ewell Art Group: Bourne Hall, Ewell, most Wednesday evenings, 01372 722843 Knit and Natter in the Conservatory, Walton Centre for the Community, 01932 247549 Knit and Natter, Claygate Centre for the Community, 01372 463476 Knit and Sew, Molesey Community Centre, 020 8979 5773 Knit Natter Crochet & Chatter, Ye Olde Windsor Castle, Little Bookham, 7-8.30pm, Just turn up Knitting Group and Knit and Natter Group, Hersham Community Centre, 01932 246267 Mole Valley Quilters, for beginners and experienced, Bookham, 01372 579321 Oxshott Art and Crafts Society, friendly club for local artists and craftspeople, 01483 283269 Sew Spice, SewAlong Saturdays, 2nd Saturday monthly, St Mary’s Hall Chessington, 07581 405784

Art Group, Little Bookham Hall, 01372 378334

The Arts Society Ashtead, monthly lectures by renowned art experts, 07958 560707

Art, Claygate Centre for the Community, 01372 463476

The Seasons Art Class, Ashtead, Tadworth, Ditton areas, 020 3669 6197

art-k Dorking, beginners to improvers, 07541 921427

Woodcarvers, join our friendly, informal group, Riverhouse Barn, 01932 253354

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A - Z Leisure: Badminton - Card & Board Games Badminton Ashtead Badminton Club, Monday evenings, Leatherhead Leisure Centre, 07774 429225 Badminton for the over 50’s Thursday 2-4pm, Dorking Sports Centre, 01306 870180 Badminton Group, Ruxley Church, Ewell, Tues. evenings, 7.30-9.30pm, 07783 455034 Badminton, The King’s Centre, Chessington, 020 8391 5522 Cobham Badminton Club, Cobham Village Hall, Tuesday evenings, 01932 701875 Oxshott Badminton Club, contact Geoff Moyle, 01372 843844

Cobham Bowling Club, Lushington Drive, Summer and winter bowling, 07747 342477

Bell Ringing

Ember Bowling Club, Grove Way, Esher, 01483 282384

Bell Ringing at St Andrew’s Church, Cobham, 07779 757184 The Parish Church of St Mary, Oatlands, new and experienced bell ringers welcome, 01932 241045

Esher Bowls Club, very friendly, 020 8941 7270 King George Field Indoor Bowls Club, Lawn Bowls, Jubilee Way, Chessington, 020 8397 7025

Bingo

Leatherhead Bowls Club, Fortyfoot Road, Leatherhead, KT22 8RR, 01372 375756

Bingo and Musical Bingo, Community and Wellbeing Centre, Epsom, 01372 720563

Mole Valley Indoor Bowling Club, Leatherhead Leisure Centre, 01372 289873

Bingo, Claygate Centre for the Community, 01372 463476

Petanque Club, Oxshott Sports Club, all welcome, 01306 740623

Bingo, Walton Centre for the Community, 01932 247549

Short Mat and Carpet Bowls, Community and Wellbeing Centre, Epsom, 01372 720563

Bingo, Weybridge Centre, 01932 844391

Short Mat Bowls, The King’s Centre, Chessington, 020 8391 5522

Bingo,Hersham Centre for the Community, 01932 246267

Bowls, Boules, Boccia, Petanque Ashtead Bowling Club, welcome for bowlers of all ages and experience, 01372 273142 Ashtead Bowls, free coaching for beginners, Thursday. Need flat soled shoes, 01372 273142

Wingham Court Bowls Club, Oaken Lane, Claygate everyone welcome, 01372 469931

Card and Board Games Ashtead Chess Club, Peace Memorial Hall, Ashtead, 01372 813487

Boccia, Claygate Centre for the Community, 01372 463476

Beginners and Inter Bridge Class, Thames Ditton Centre for the Community, 020 8398 5921

Bookham Bowling Club, Dorking Road, 01372 452665

Bridge Club, Molesey Community Centre, 020 8547 2328

Chessington Bowling Club, Churchfields Rec. Ground, all welcome, 01737 351119

Bridge, Community and Wellbeing Centre, Epsom, 01372 720563

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A - Z Leisure: Card & Board Games - Computer Support Card and Board Games continued Bridge, Rummikub, Backgammon, Board Games, Hersham Centre for the Community, 01932 246267 Canasta Class and Bridge, Walton Centre for the Community, 01932 247549 Cards, Dominoes, Bridge, Claygate Centre for the Community, 01372 463476 Chess Club, Scrabble Club, Community and Wellbeing Centre, Epsom, 01372 720563 Cobham Village Bridge Club, Village Hall, everyone welcome, 01932 862213 Esher Bridge Club for relaxed Bridge on Tuesday evenings, Esher Bowls Club, 01372 468109 Games, Bridge, Mahjong, Weybridge Centre, 01932 844391 Leatherhead Bridge Club, Fairfield Centre, training courses available, 01372 459115 Oxshott Bridge Club, Oxshott Village Hall, Wednesday evenings, 01932 863541 Rubber Bridge, Downside Village Hall, 01932 865414 The Great Indoors, your favourite board games, The King’s Centre, Chessington, 020 8391 5522 Trumps Bridge, Leatherhead Institute, Thursday evenings, 01372 374653 Wheel of Care Scrabble Club, West Horsley, 01483 281703 Whist, Molesey Community Centre, 020 8979 5773 Woodcote Bridge Club, beginners, intermediate and experienced players, Epsom, 07979 491749

Bookham Light Operatic Society, amateur music theatre, 07712 651891 Epsom Choral Society has over 100 singers, puts on four concerts a year, 01372 277205 Fetcham Singers, Ladies Choir, no auditions, new members very welcome, 01372 276736 Fitznells DIVAS women’s singing group, no audition necessary, Ewell, 07956 284172 Hook Singers, all standards welcome, no auditions, Chessington Methodist Church, 07746 234508 Horsley Choral Society, East Horsley Village Hall, no auditions, 01483 283683 Leatherhead Choral Society, Monday evenings, URC, Leatherhead, 07850 230516 Oxshott Choral Society, Oxshott Village Hall, 01372 842300 Singing for the Brain Class, free, Walton Centre for the Community, 01932 247549 Singing for the memory, Claygate Centre for the Community, 01372 463476 Singing Group, singing for pleasure, Community and Wellbeing Centre, Epsom, 01372 720563 St. Andrew’s Choir and Music Group, Cobham, 01932 867883 The Downsmen Male Barbershop Chorus, every Wed. (excl. August) -7.30pm, L’head, 01372 275177 The King’s Quire, singing group, Thames Ditton, 020 8399 1296 Weybridge Male Voice Choir, all welcome from surrounding areas, 01252 326514

Computer Support and Clubs

Choirs and Singing Groups

Age Concern Mole Valley, Free computer training/support, Dorking/Leatherhead, 01306 899104

All Aloud Community Choir, natural voice by ear. Tues, Leatherhead, 01932 865364

Bookham Seniors Computer Club, Little Bookham Hall, contact Sue, 01372 454461

Ashtead Choral Society, Peace Memorial Hall, Ashtead, Monday, 01372 278852

Computer Café, Claygate Centre for the Community, 01372 463476

Bookham Choral Society, Eastwick Church Hall, Tuesday evening, 07946 160679

Computer classes, Weybridge Centre, 01932 844391

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A - Z Leisure: Computer Support - Dancing Assulota Dance, tap beginner to intermediate, Vera Fletcher Hall, Thames Ditton, 07449 728979 Ballroom dancing, Hersham Centre for the Community, 01932 246267 Beginners and standard line dancing, Weybridge Centre, 01932 844391 Belly Dancing, Community and Wellbeing Centre, Epsom, 01372 720563 Belly Dancing, Little Bookham Hall, 07760 162385

Computer Support and Clubs continued

Caring lessons in ballet & tap. Silver Swans for over 55s RAD reg, West Horsley, 01372 457274

iPad Classes, Molesey Community Centre, 020 8979 5773

Could I have this Dance! Methodist Church, Epsom, Ballroom & Latin for beginners, 07979 802521

iPad support group sessions, Hersham Centre for the Community, 01932 246267

Conservation and Wildlife

Could I have this Dance! Ruxley Church, Ewell. Ballroom and Latin for Improvers, 07979 802521

Friends of Bookham Commons, help conserve the habitat on the commons, 01372 459972

Dance Aerobics 60+, Rainbow Leisure Centre, Epsom, 01372 727277

Leatherhead and District Countryside Protection Society, 01372 386453

Dance First, Adult Ballet, Leatherhead and Fetcham, 07526 933756

National Trust, North Downs Countryside Management, Mickleham, 01372 220640

Dance Tap 60+, Rainbow Leisure Centre, Epsom, 01372 727277

RSPB, Dorking and District, 01306 889976

Dance2BFit, tailored for the over 60’s, St Josephs Church Hall, Epsom, 07958 584289

Croquet Ember Croquet Club, Assoc’n & Golf Croquet, beginners welcome, Grove Way, Esher, 07917 017453

Dancing, Various Styles 50+ Silver Swans Ballet class Tuesdays 2.45-3.45pm St Joseph’s Church, Dorking, 07798 916306 Adelmo Leah Dance, Ballroom Dancing, Thames Ditton, 07828 048040 Adult Ballet and Tap in Fetcham Village Hall, all ages welcome, fun and friendly, 07961 104867 Assoluta Dance, adult extended barre, ballet fitness, all levels, Molesey, 07449 728979

Dancing with live entertainment, Claygate Centre for the Community, 01372 463476 Leatherhead Barn Dance Club, 1st Thursday, all welcome, Leatherhead Institute, 01403 750844 Line Dancing, Claygate Village Hall, improver and intermediate classes, 020 8942 6970 Line Dancing, Community and Wellbeing Centre, Epsom, 01372 720563 Line Dancing, Hersham, 07958 991685 Paracise, dance styles to fabulous old style music, E. Molesey and Hersham, 07973 825279 Rainbow Moves, dance class for people aged 60+, Rainbow Leisure Centre, Epsom, 01372 727277

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A - Z Leisure: Dancing - Fitness Dancing, Various Styles continued

Scottish Dancing, Little Bookham Hall, 01372 45269 Sequence Dance Club, Molesey Community Centre, 020 8890 0233 Silver Swans Ballet, Parish Hall, Leatherhead, Friday afternoon, 07940 503971 Solo Latin dance, Weybridge Centre, 01932 844391 SteprightDance, Ballroom and Latin and fun dances, Esher, 07951 777541 Surrey Dance Addicts, ballroom and latin classes in Chessington, 07795 082932 Surrey Hills Dance Centre, ballroom and latin, couple/partners classes, Dorking, 01306 883808 The Phillomena Dance School, adult tap, Epsom Downs, 07597 388489 Wheel of Care Seated Dance, West Horsley, 01483 281703 Zumba dance exercise class, Walton Centre for the Community, 01932 247549

Balance Class, Community and Wellbeing Centre, Epsom, 01372 720563 Body Balance, Bodypump, Boxercise, Elmbridge Xcel Leisure Complex, 01932 260300 Boogie Bounce, low impact, mini trampoline with handlebar, Epsom, 07903 085777 Chair Based Exercise, Zumba Gold Exercise, Hersham Centre for the Community, 01932 246267 Chair Based Exercises, Claygate Centre for the Community, 01372 463476 Dance and Exercise Classes, Bourne Hall, 01372 722487 Dance Exercise, Claygate Centre for the Community, 01372 463476 Elmbridge Leisure and Cultural Services, free cycle rides, up to 8 a month, 01372 474574 Epsom Strength and Balance (Otago) for over 55’s, Weds., Epsom Methodist Church, 07771 647132 Exercise Class (chair based), Weybridge Centre, 01932 844391

Film and Theatre Clubs

Exercise Class (limited mobility), Walton Centre for the Community, 01932 247549

Musical Film Afternoon, enjoy traditional musicals, Churchgate House, Cobham, 01932 867883

Extend, gentle exercise-to-music classes, older and disabled people, Weybridge, 01932 227473

Spiritual Cinema, watch a film, have refreshment and discussion, Cobham, 01932 867883 The Silver Screen Over 60s Film Club, Riverhouse Barn Arts Centre, Walton, 01932 253354

FLexercise, flexible, friendly exercise classes, Leatherhead and Molesey, 01932 848763 Fun and Exercise Group, Ruxley Church, Ewell, Tues. am’s., 2 classes, 020 8542 7518 Gentle Exercise for over 60’s, Leatherhead Leisure Centre, 01372 377674

Fitness and Exercise

Group Cycling, Elmbridge Xcel Leisure Complex, Walton-on-Thames, 01932 260300

50+ Keep Fit, Monday 1-2pm and Thursday 1011am, Dorking Sports Centre, 01306 870180

Gym equipment exercise with Viv, Walton Centre for the Community, 01932 247549

Active Surrey, various activities for health and wellbeing, 01483 518944

Karine’s Fitness, most classes suitable for over 60’s, West Horsley Village Hall, 07710 257779

Arm Chair Based Exercise, Community and Wellbeing Centre, Epsom, 01372 720563

Keep Fit for the over 50’s, Claygate Centre for the Community, 01372 463476

Balance and Strength Class, Claygate Centre for the Community, 01372 463476

Keep Fit, Community and Wellbeing Centre, Epsom, 01372 720563

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A - Z Leisure: Fitness & Exercise continued Moves Fitness, keeping fit for life, Walton on Thames, 07941 092932 Moves Fitness, keeping fit for life, West Ewell, 07885 108986 Otago exercise, strengthen your muscles and improve balance, East Molesey, 01372 474574 Otago strength and balance classes, call Fairfield Centre, Leatherhead, 01372 376058 Otago strength and balance classes, Rainbow Leisure Centre, Epsom, 01372 727277 Otago, strength and balance classes, various Elmbridge venues, 07973 825279 Paracise Exercise, gentle on the joints, no floor work, Oxshott Village Centre, 07477 475167 Paracise Exercise, gentle on the joints, no floor work, Ruxley Church, Ewell, 07477 475167 Paracise, gentle exercises, improve strength, balance, flexibility, East Molesey, 01372 474574 Physio Fitness, gentle exercise, The King’s Centre, Chessington, 020 8391 5522

Fitness and Exercise continued Kettlebells with Louise, Epsom, 07903 085777 Kettlercise, fun class, low impact exercises, very low weights, Stoke D’Abernon, 07808 174758 Low impact circuits with Louise, Epsom, 07903 085777 Medau, general flexibility and mobility, Fetcham Village Hall, 01372 818222 Medau, great for general mobility and flexibility, Ashtead, 01372 459906 Mindful Motion, combines Tai Chi/Yoga, (gentle exercise) Ebbisham Sports Club, 01372 720647 Move it or Lose it!, exercise to music, no floor work. Hinchley Wood & Ashtead, 07967 599986 Moves Fitness Gold, St Mary’s Centre, Church Lane, Chessington, 07958 480662 Moves Fitness, keeping fit for life, Chessington, Cobham, Stoneleigh, 07912 176371 Moves Fitness, keeping fit for life, Claygate, 01932 701950 Moves Fitness, keeping fit for life, East Molesey and Hersham, 07762 932373

Springboard Activity, Wellbeing Day Care, Community, Epsom, 01372 720563 Strength and Balance Class, Weybridge Centre, 01932 844391 Strength and Conditioning 60+, Rainbow Leisure Centre, Epsom, 01372 727277 Tennis Therapy, Community and Wellbeing Centre, Epsom, 01372 720563 Wheel of Care Movement to Music, West Horsley, 01483 281703 WowFitness for healthy lifestyles, all levels of fitness welcome, Bookham, 07747 886961

Fitness and Exercise, Aqua Aqua Aerobics for over 50’s, Leatherhead Leisure Centre, 01372 377674 Aqua Aerobics, Dorking Sports Centre, 01306 870180 Aqua Fit, Elmbridge Xcel Leisure Complex, Walton-on-Thames, 01932 260300 Hook Swim Sch., Chessington, 020 8397 7731 Just Swim, older adults, Dorking Sports Centre, 01306 870180

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A - Z Leisure: Flower Clubs - Language Classes Flower Clubs Ewell Floral Art Club, Ruxley Church Ewell, 2nd Wed monthly, 7.45pm for 8pm, 020 8224 0738 Ikebana Sogetsu, Japanese flower arranging for anyone, Epsom, 01372 729733 Oxshott Floral Arrangement Society, Oxshott Village Hall, 01372 842134 Walton and Weybridge Flower Club, 1st Thursday, St Andrews Church Hall, KT12 1LG, 07985 951310

Garden Clubs and Gardening Ashtead Horticultural Society, Peace Memorial Hall, Ashtead, 01372 373348 Bookham and Fetcham District Garden Society, 01372 456713 Cobham Community Garden, Thu, Sat. 10am - 12pm and 2 - 4 pm, Leg O’Mutton Field, Just turn up Cobham Garden Club, 5 pounds pa membership, please contact for more information, 07866 511699 Effingham Garden Club, meetings 4th Tuesday monthly, KGV Hall, all welcome, 01372 454498 Epsom Garden Society, Meetings, shows and outings. See website for details, 020 8394 2168 Gardeners Under Glass, Molesey Community Centre, 020 8979 5773 Thrive, information on how to make gardening easier and more enjoyable, 0118 988 5688 Walton Community Allotment, Terrace Road, Walton on Thames, 07599 868852

Golf Abbey Moor Golf Club, Weybridge, 01932 506447 Beaverbrook Golf Club, Leatherhead, 01372 380980 Claremont Park Golf Course, 9 hole oasis of tranquility,unique experience, Esher, 07925 164242 Dorking Golf Club, Deepdene Avenue, lots of membership options, 01306 886917 Effingham Golf Club, 01372 452203

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Epsom Golf Club, 01372 721666 Hersham Golf Club, 01932 267666 Leatherhead Golf Club, 01372 843966 Moore Place Golf Club, Esher, 01372 463533 Pachesham Park Golf Centre, Leatherhead, 01372 843453 Sandown Park Golf Club, Esher, 07905 926887 Silvermere Golf Complex, offers something to suit everyone, Cobham, 01932 584314 St. George’s Hill Golf Club, Weybridge, 01932 847758 The Drift Golf Club, Leatherhead, 01483 280641 Tyrrells Wood Golf Club, Leatherhead, 01372 376025

Language Classes French and Italian private tutoring, all ages and levels, based in Cobham, 07477 540177 French Club Epsom Ewell conversation, expert speakers, films and music, 07903 544546

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A - Z Leisure: Learning Centres - Pilates Learning Centres North Surrey Adult Learning, many varied courses, Esher and Molesey venues, 0300 200 1044 Riverhouse Barn Arts Centre, serving the community. Timetable of varied courses, 01932 253354 The Hook Centre, adult learning courses, Chessington, 020 8547 6254

Martial Arts Age Concern Mole Valley, Tai Chi, 01306 899104 Qigong Tai Chi, beginners, intermediate, Community and Wellbeing Centre, Epsom, 01372 720563 Surrey Hills Physiotherapy, pilates, yoga & tai chi classes, The Barn at Denbies, 01306 500181

Elmbridge Men in Sheds, Mon and Thurs,Thames Ditton Centre for the Community, 020 8398 5921 Men In Sheds, Social carpentry, Thames Ditton Centre for the Community, , 020 8398 5921 Men’s Shed, The King’s Centre, Chessington, 020 8391 5522

Music Groups Dorking Choral Society, Crossways Community Baptist Church, each Wed 7.30pm, Contact via website Fitznells Concert Band, new members are very welcome, level grade 3+, Ewell, 07956 284172 Fitznells Jazz Band, Ewell, 020 8330 3075 Leatherhead Orchestra, Leatherhead Institute, 01372 450453 Mole Valley Silver Band, contact us to find out more, meetings in Fetcham, 01372 456176

Tai Chi and Chi Gong, Walton Centre for the Community, 01932 247549

Oxshott and Cobham Music Society, Claygate Church, 020 8398 4377

Tai Chi for improvers, Community and Wellbeing Centre, Epsom, 01372 720563

Tutoring in singing, piano, performance for joy & health with therapy support, 01372 457274

Tai Chi Qigong classes, all abilities, Wednesday afternoons, Cobham, 07944 872332

Ukulele Group, Community and Wellbeing Centre, Epsom, 01372 720563

Tai Chi, Thames Ditton Centre for the Community, 020 8398 5921

Pilates

Meditation and Mindfulness

All4Pilates, beginners, mixed ability and improvers, Walton and Hersham, 07940 726783

Jade Circle Surrey, monthly Taoist Meditation and Qigong for women, East Horsley, 07944 872332

Banstead Pilates, for adults, Harrier Centre, Ewell, Mon and Wed evenings, 01737 361524

Mind Body Maintenance, Meditation and Mindfulness Classes, Thames Ditton, 07971 194948 Mindfulness Courses, reduce stress, find greater joy and calm, free tasters, 07366 333273 Surrey Hills Mindfulness, Ashtead, 07801 983586

Men’s Sheds Dorking Men’s Shed, offering woodwork and re-purposing, Hampstead Road, Sat am’s, 07950 775766

Becky Kershaw Fitness, Sunday class, Ashtead Peace Memorial Hall, 10 to 11am, 07773 420017 Better Body Pilates, Seated and Standing, Weybridge and Hersham, 07957 571513 BH Pilates, modified traditional Pilates exercises to suit all ages, Bookham, 07734 823498 Fine Fettle Healthcare, Bookham, 01372 458984 Fitness Pilates with Louise, Epsom, 07903 085777

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A - Z Leisure: Pilates - Social Groups Pilates continued Helen Otway, Pilates, fun and friendly, Fetcham Village Hall, 07961 104867 Jessica Pilates, helps relieve aches and pains, West Horsley and Bookham, 07789 176416 Mind Body Maintenance, Pilates Mixed Level and Rehab Classes, Thames Ditton, 07971 194948 Mole Valley Pilates, Bookham and Fetcham, 07870 423966 Pilates (Nicole), West Horsley Village Hall, 07399 871129 Pilates 4 All, beneficial whatever your age, Leatherhead and Ashtead, 07759 005551 Pilates 60+, Rainbow Leisure Centre, Epsom, 01372 727277 Pilates at Little Bookham, East Horsley and Stoke D’Abernon, 07884 375332 Pilates for Bone Health, West Horsley Village Hall, Mondays and Wednesdays, 07702 559974 Pilates, achieve your fitness objective, Bookham, 01372 800115 Pilates, Elmbridge Xcel Leisure Complex, 01932 260300 Pilates, Pay As You Go, The King’s Centre, Chessington, 020 8391 5522 Pilates, suitable for all ages and abilities, Little Bookham Hall, 07970 159872 Pilates, Walton Centre for the Community, Walton-on-Thames, 01932 247549 Principle 6 Pilates, Pilates for all, Bookham, 07709 400419 Surrey Hills Physiotherapy, pilates, yoga & tai chi classes, The Barn at Denbies, 01306 500181 The Garden House Pilates, private and class sessions, Ashtead, 07985 923545 Zoe Bennett Well Being, Pilates, BarreConcept and wellbeing, Esher & near areas, 07764 685197

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Sunday morning Pilates Classes in Ashtead Lead by an APPI qualified Instructor with more than 10 years in the fitness industry Free first class! Bring a friend!

Contact Becky on 07773 420017 Social Groups - Men’s Ashtead Probus Club, monthly lunch, talk and socialising, 01372 277112 Epsom and Ewell Men’s Group, meet likeminded men and share activities, 65+, 01372 732456 Leatherhead Probus Club, fellowship for retired businessmen, 07947 361406 Men’s Breakfasts, occasional social meetings with speaker, St Andrew’s Oxshott, 01372 842071 Probus Club of the Bookhams, 01372 450908 St Mary’s Men’s Group, Fetcham, ad hoc meetings, for more information contact, 01372 375000 The Armada Probus Club, Bookham and Leatherhead, for retired /semi retired, 01372 459461

Social Groups - Women’s Ashtead Evening Townswomen’s Guild, 4th Wednesday of each month, 01372 272631 Ashtead WI, meetings, guest speakers and more, 01372 276736 Ashtead WIng. Part of a new generation of WI’s, 07540 343302 Bookham Bees WI, monthly meetings, Old Barn Hall, call Federation for details, 01483 233230 Buckland Women’s Club, social club, Chessington Methodist Church Hall, 020 8391 5362 Chessington Cake and Community, Hook Centre Library Café, Just turn up

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A - Z Leisure: Social Groups Social Groups - Women’s continued Eastwick WI, meets 3rd Wed. monthly, St Mary’s Annex, The Ridgeway, Fetcham, 01372 289822 Fetcham Village W I, 1st Wed. monthly except August, 7.30pm, Village Hall, 01372 842498 Grans coffee club, Weybridge Centre, 01932 844391 Hook and Chessington WI, 2nd Thursday of the month, Southborough Parish Hall, 020 8397 2885 Ladies Friendship Group, Oxshott Village Hall, first Tuesday of the month, 01372 843113 Mole Valley WI (Fetcham), talks, demonstrations, something for everyone, 01372 602134 Mother’s Union, 2nd Wednesday monthly, St Christopher’s Hinchley Wood, 020 8398 9095 Mother’s Union, supporting family life, helping the community, Oxshott, 01372 842071 Surrey Federation of Women’s Institutes, 01483 233230 The Cobham branch of the Mothers’ Union, 01932 867883 The Eight O’Clock Ladies Circle, 1st and 3rd Thursday, Chessington, 020 8397 1559 The Royal British Legion, Leatherhead, Women’s Section, 01372 811422 Tylney Lunch Club For Ladies, 2nd Wed. monthly, lunch at 1pm, Leatherhead, 01932 864822 West Ewell Ladies Group, talks and social gatherings, 020 8393 1270 WI (Women’s Institute), Little Bookham Hall, 01372 452250 Women’s Breakfasts, St Andrew’s Oxshott, 01372 842071

Social Groups - Men and Women Ashtead Friendship Centre, social meetings, Peace Memorial Hall, 01372 274288

Ashtead Over 60’s Lunch Club, weekly, Ashtead Peace Memorial Hall, 01372 813276 Buttons and Bow, speakers, bingo, raffle, holidays, lunches and much more, Esher, 01372 465937 Chatty Café, chatter and natter tables, see website for locations, 07465 966597 Coffee Corner, Wednesdays 9-11am, St Andrew’s Church Hall, Oxshott, Just drop in Colouring & KnitWits, bring colouring pencils or knitting, St Mary’s, Oatlands, 01932 660280 Connections, activities, chat, coffee, cakes, call for detail of dates, 01372 463603 option 3 Crafts and board games, for over 75’s, alternate months, St George’s, Ashtead, 01372 813200 Epsom & Ewell Veterans Community Hub, 1st Wed. monthly 10.30-12.30, all welcome, Just turn up Evergreen, for over 75’s, monthly, every 2nd Wednesday, St George’s, Ashtead, 01372 813200 First Thursday Club, Christ the Prince of Peace Parish Hall, tea and talks, 01932 842643 Friendship Club, The King’s Centre, Chessington, 020 8391 5522 Hinchley Wood Fellowship, monthly meetings at Hinchley Wood Secondary School, 020 8398 9095 Leatherhead and District Lions Club, Leatherhead, 01372 274618

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A - Z Leisure: Social Groups - Swimming Social Groups - Men and Women continued Lunch Club for those generally on their own, Churchgate House Centre, Cobham, 01932 867883 Lunch Club, St Andrews Hall, Oxshott, for over 60’s on their own, 01372 842005 Old Barn Hall Jazz Club, Bookham, Sundays 1-4pm dancing, refreshments, 01444 243745

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All standards including advanced length swimmers

Retirement Fellowship Leatherhead, monthly talks, events, Fetcham Village Hall, 01372 373484 Rotary Club of Ashtead, weekly meetings, 01372 275860 Rotary Club of Leatherhead, the Police Federation Building HQ, weekly meetings, 07753 821964 Ruxley Church Ewell, Coffee Time! Join us for a chat on Mon and Thurs, 9-11.30am, 020 8224 5026 St George’s Christian Centre, Ashtead, 3 day holiday club, over 75’s, July/Aug, 01372 813200 St Mary’s Coffee Morning, 3rd Thursday of the month, drop-in, Fetcham, 01372 375000 St Peters Fellowship, friendship and companionship, Hersham, 07500 265304 T4U, afternoon tea and conversation, Churchgate House Centre, Cobham, 01932 867883 The Arts Society Ashtead, monthly lectures by renowned art experts, 07958 560707 The Arts Society Leatherhead, monthly lectures on a wide variety of subjects, 01372 376640 The Arts Society of Cobham and Oxshott (ASCO), friendly monthly meetings, 01372 454203 Time for Tea, Leatherhead Methodist Church Hall, 1st Friday monthly, 2.30-4.30pm, 01372 362145

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Swimming Angela’s Swim School, small classes, beginners to serious swimmers, Cobham, 07415 118440 Colin Bull Swimming for adults, beginners to advanced, Epsom and Ashtead, 01372 739600 Equator Sun, Australian UV Protective Swim/ Beachwear, 01932 230907 Hook Swim School, aqua aerobics and swim classes and sessions, Chessington, 020 8397 7731

Table Tennis Effingham Table Tennis Club, KGV Hall, Browns Lane, Effingham, 01372 452197 Table Tennis, Claygate Centre for the Community, 01372 463476 Table Tennis, The King’s Centre, Chessington, 020 8391 5522

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A - Z Leisure: Tennis - Volunteering Covid 19 – Telephone Support – Please Help Us With Covid cases rising this autumn, The Brigitte Trust continues to grow its telephone support service. We offer emotional support to any adult in Surrey who is vulnerable, lonely, isolated, bereaved or a carer needing regular support at the end of the telephone line. Referrals are rising and we are close to capacity. We need more help.

How you will join us.

We’re running courses every month on Zoom so new volunteers can quickly join our emotional support service by phone. Suitable volunteers will complete an

application form, join two 90-minute training sessions on Zoom, and have a full DBS check.

Ongoing support will be available to you from our experienced team.

We’re looking for volunteers who are good listeners, with time to spare for people truly in need of a friendly voice. Could that be you?

Please contact mandy.east@brigittetrust.com or call 01306 881816

www.brigittetrust.org

316 High Street Dorking Surrey RH4 1QX reg. charity 288923

Tennis

Epsom and Ewell U3A, 01372 721104

Ashtead Tennis Players Club, 01372 721104

Leatherhead U3A, monthly meetings, URC Hall, Epsom Rd., Leatherhead, 01372 375756

Bookham Tennis Club, Christie Recreation Ground, Dorking Road, 07540 352562 Dorking Lawn Tennis and Squash Club, Ridgeway Road, Dorking, 01306 889009 Ember Tennis Club. Grove Way, Esher, 07803 086606 Epsom Lawn Tennis Club, astro-turf, clay, hard and grass courts, 01372 272419 Epsom Lawn Tennis Club, Padel Tennis on the new floodlit court, 01372 272419 Leatherhead Tennis Club, Cannon Grove, Fetcham, 07789 819647 Social Racket Mornings, drop-in, Ebbisham Sports Club, 01372 720647 Softball Tennis Games, Community and Wellbeing Centre, Epsom, 01372 720563

U3A Groups

Volunteering Age Concern Epsom and Ewell, always looking for drivers and befrienders, 01372 732461 Ashtead Good Neighbours, neighbourly help to Ashtead residents in need, 07752 665066 Cinnamon Trust, charity offering help to older people needing care for their pet, 01736 757900 Dorking Museum and Heritage Centre, West Street, Dorking, 01306 876591 Elmbridge Volunteer Centre, Central Surrey Voluntary Action, 01372 463587 Epsom Volunteer Centre, Central Surrey Voluntary Action, 01372 722911 Painshill, 18th century landscape garden, Cobham, 01932 868113

Ashtead U3A, monthly meetings, Ashtead Peace Memorial Hall, 01372 273690

Polesden Lacey, National Trust, a beautiful country house and gardens, 01372 452048

Bookham and District U3A, 01372 452046

The Brigitte Trust, help at home for people with a life-limiting illness, 01306 881816

Elmbridge U3A, monthly meetings at Claygate Village Hall, 020 8979 2737

Volunteer Centre Dorking, 01306 640369

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A - Z Leisure: Walking Groups - Yoga Elmbridge Covid-secure healthy walks We've been organising healthy walks and Nordic walks for Elmbridge residents since 2003. Our walks are free.

They are of varying distance and pace, lasting from 30 minutes to 1.5 hours. They occur all around the borough just about every day of the year.

The Elmbridge Healthy Walks are part of the ‘Walking for Health Ramblers’ scheme. As such, they are classed as organised outdoor physical activity and continue to be exempt from the ‘rule of six’ in accordance with the Covid-19 government guidance. However, our walkers’ and walk leader volunteers’ safety are of utmost importance to us and we have put in place measures to ensure participants can still enjoy being active in a Covid-secure way. We have also made the decision to have a fixed number of participants on our walks and spaces must be booked in advance. This number will vary depending on the preference of the walk leader and the number of leaders attending.

We are still welcoming new participants on the scheme. We think that walks are a good way to keep on the move, get together with friends, old and new, be outside and explore your community.

Our programme of November walks is now available online. To book a space on a walk, or for any other queries, please contact us via email health@elmbridge.gov.uk or call 01372 474574. We look forward to seeing you.

Walking Groups

Walking Netball

Age UK Surrey, GO50, introducing the 50+ age group to a healthier lifestyle, 01483 503414

Walking Netball, Elmbridge Xcel Leisure Complex, Walton-on-Thames, 01932 260300

Elmbridge, free walks and cycle rides, 01372 474574

Walking Netball, Leatherhead Leisure Centre, 01372 377674

Epsom and Ewell Ramblers, local group of Ramblers, 020 8946 5395 Guided walks, Dorking Museum and Heritage Centre, West Street, Dorking, 01306 876591 Silver Strollers, walk in good company at a slower pace, Bookham, 01372 452048 Strollers Walking Group, The King’s Centre, Chessington, 020 8391 5522 Surrey Striders, Nordic Walking, 07837 130100 Surrey Walks Club, all will be made very welcome, 01932 853056 Walk and Talk, up to early 70’s, light exercise and conversation. Dogs welcome, 01372 463603 option 3

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Walking Netball, Rainbow Leisure Centre, Epsom, 01372 727277

Yoga Barbara Currie School of Yoga, all levels, Hersham, Esher and Oxshott, 01372 467177 Chessington Yoga (suitable for all levels), Ruxley Church, Ewell, 07833 221666 Citrus Tree Yoga, grow strong and breathe, Stoke D’Abernon Village Hall, 07821 178584 Community Yoga, Molesey Community Centre, 020 8979 5773 Holly’s Breathing Space Yoga, Bookham, Cobham and Horsley, 07504 740370 Iyengar Yoga, health of the spine and general mobility, Thames Ditton, 020 8940 7437

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FreeAElmbridge Healthy Walks - Z Leisure: Volunteering - Yoga

Walks for all abilities nearly every day. Distance and pace to suit participants. Covid-secure scheme. Limited spaces.

Advance booking essential.

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Short walks: 15 – 30 minutes (your pace) Longer walks: 45 minutes - 1.30 hrs (slow/ moderate / brisk) Nordic walks: moderate walks with or without poles with warm-up and cool down

New participants welcome.

To view or download the programme, visit elmbridge.gov.uk/healthywalks email health@elmbridge.gov.uk - tel 01372 474574

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A - Z Leisure: Yoga - Other Sports & Interests Yoga continued Live Yoga, strength building and flexibility, Weybridge, 07908 786523 Liz Daffen Yoga, Ruxley Church Ewell, Thursday evenings, 07779 622628 Michele Schnaier Yoga, chair, Bookham, Leatherhead, 07748 652056 Mind Body Maintenance, Restorative Classes, Thames Ditton, 07971 194948 Surrey Hills Physiotherapy, pilates, yoga & tai chi classes, Denbies, 01306 500181 Surrey Yoga Classes, many styles offered to cater for abilities, Weybridge, 07906 337594 Surrey Yoga Clinic, Bourne Hall Yoga Therapy Class, 07957 431383 Yoga and Chair Yoga, Community and Wellbeing Centre, Epsom, 01372 720563 Yoga with Hélène, work to your own ability, Little Bookham Village Hall, 07811 380377 Yoga, Elmbridge Xcel Leisure Complex, Walton-on-Thames, 01932 260300

Dorking Camera Club, new members welcome, meetings in Dorking, 07919 488507 Dorking Lawn Tennis and Squash Club, Ridgeway Road, Dorking, 01306 889009 Effingham Local History Group, Methodist Church Hall, 01483 283785

Yoga, Weybridge Centre, 01932 844391

Epsom and Ewell Model Railway Club, meets at Ruxley Church, Ewell, 01483 576274

Zone In Yoga, gentle yoga exercises,Effingham, 07767 391324

Philosophy Class, discussions, current affairs, Leatherhead Institute, 01380 830946

Other Sports and Interests

Riverhouse Barn Arts Centre, fortnightly writing workshop, improve word power, 01932 253354

Bookham Stamp Club, Old Barn Hall, 01372 450288 Bookham Wine Club, monthly presentations and wine tasting, Old Barn Hall, 01372 459852 Bury Hill Angling Club, four lakes offering fantastic fishing, Dorking, 01306 877540 Byhurst Farm Shoot, clay pigeon shoot, novices to experienced, Chessington, 07850 430462 Caged Cricket, Community and Wellbeing Centre, Epsom, 01372 720563 Chessington Cricket Club, Sir Francis Barker Sports Ground, 020 8397 9194 Cobham Reading Group, 3rd Thursday monthly, Sainsburys Cobham, 01932 862832 Curling, Walton Centre for the Community, 01932 247549

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Riverhouse Barn Arts Centre, Riverhouse Readers, join us for book of the month, 01932 253354 Squash and Racketball, 4 week courses or drop-in, Ebbisham Sports Club, 01372 720647 Squash and Racketball, 4 week courses or drop-in, Ebbisham Sports Club, 01372 720647 Walking Football, Elmbridge Xcel Leisure Complex, Walton-on-Thames, 01932 260300 Walking Football, Rainbow Leisure Centre, Epsom, 01372 727277 Walking Hockey, Epsom Hockey Club, Old Schools Lane, Ewell, 01372 722487 Walking Rugby, Esher RFC, Molesey Road Hersham, mixed every Friday morning, 07768 368575

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Help & Support Sight for Surrey face mask exemption cards Sight for Surrey is fully committed to supporting people in Surrey who are blind, partially sighted, Deaf, deafblind or hard of hearing, especially during these different times where the wearing of a face mask is mandatory in enclosed public spaces.

For people who are Deaf or with hearing loss and use lip reading, wearing of a face mask can have devastating consequences leaving them unable to understand and communicate with people around them.

Sight for Surrey has designed a series of exemption cards that give an explanation of why an individual is not wearing a mask that can be printed off and worn or displayed.

Bob Hughes, Chief Executive of Sight for Surrey said “we have read and seen stories of Deaf people being abused by members of the public for not wearing face masks. We want to protect all the Deaf and hard of hearing people in Surrey from this abuse and hope these exemption cards will relieve the anxiety and pressure for Deaf people when out in the community during these times.”

Sight for Surrey is a charity offering a lifetime of support to people who are blind, vision impaired, Deaf, deafblind or hard of hearing.

To download an exemption card visit www.sightforsurrey.org.uk or to get one sent out in the post to you, email communications@sightforsurrey.org.uk

Community Policing, Crime Prevention Community Safety Officers, Epsom and Ewell, 01372 732000 Crimestoppers, 0800 555 111 Domestic Violence, if you are in immediate danger call, 999 EMERGENCY ONLY, 999 Epsom and Ewell Community Alarm Service, 01372 732000

Cruse Bereavement Care, helpline (national number), 0808 808 1677 East Molesey Bereavement Café, St Mary’s Café, St Mary’s Road, 020 8941 5901 Epsom Bereavement Support, Epsom Methodist Ch, 2nd & 4th Tues. monthly 2.304pm, 01372 721763 Ewell Bereavement Café, St Mary’s Church Hall, 3rd Tues. monthly 2.45-3.45pm, 020 8393 2643

Surrey Police, non emergencies, 101

Fetcham Bereavement Café, 1st Wednesday monthly, St Mary’s Church Hall, 01372 375000

Victim Support for Surrey, free and confidential help to victims of crime, 01483 639949

Marie Curie, provides end of life care to people with any terminal illness, 0800 090 2309

End of Life and Bereavement Support

Surrey East Cruse Contact Line, how to get support, Epsom, Ewell & Mole Valley, 020 8393 7238

Bereavement Support, St Andrew’s Oxshott, contact parish office, 01372 842071

Tattenham Corner Bereavement Café, St Mark’s Church, 01737 353011

Claygate Bereavement Café, Holy Trinity Church, 4th Thurs. alternate months, 01372 463603 option 3

Thames Ditton Bereavement Café, St Nicholas’s Church Hall, 020 8398 9641

Cobham Bereavement Café, United Church, Stoke Road, 01932 586988

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Help & Support End of Life and Bereavement Support continued The Compassionate Friends, support after the death of a child of any age, 0345 123 2304 Walk and Talk, St Mary’s Cafe, St Mary’s Road, East Molesey, gentle stroll, 020 8941 5901

Carers Support Action for Carers Surrey, information for carers, enabling them to have a voice, 0303 040 1234 Carers Direct Helpline (NHS Direct), offering help and support to carers, 0300 123 1053 Connect, group for carers and partners living with dementia, Effingham, 01372 457987 Crossroads Care Surrey, support for carers including respite breaks, 01372 869970 Surrey Care Association, supporting social care providers in Surrey, 01372 571174

Domestic Abuse, Support and Advice

National Useful Contacts CareAware Information and Advice Service, for funding long term care, 0300 303 3858 National Debtline, free confidential/independent debt advice, 0808 808 4000 Re-engage, arranges Sunday afternoon tea for people who live alone, 75 years+, 0800 716 543 Samaritans, call us free any time, from any phone, 116 123 Shelter, the housing and homelessness charity, national helpline, 0808 800 4444 Tax Help, qualified advice for people in later life on a low income, 01308 488066 Telephone Preference Service (TPS), end receiving unsolicited calls, 0345 070 0707 The Silver Line, free helpline for older people, information, friendship, advice, 0800 470 8090 Winter Fuel Payment Government Information Line, 0800 731 0160

Specific Medical Conditions

Action on Elder Abuse, helpline, advice, information, emotional support, 0808 808 8141

ACG, Ashtead Cancer Group, support network, monthly meetings, 07843 620295

Broken Rainbow UK, support for LGBT experiencing domestic violence, 0300 999 5428

Alzheimers Society, advice, information, support for those living with dementia, 0300 222 1122

Domestic Abuse Outreach Service, N. Surrey branch (Epsom, Elmbridge), 01932 260690

Asthma UK, support and advice from asthma nurses, Monday-Friday, 0300 222 5800

East Surrey Domestic Abuse Services (ESDAS), support and information, 01737 771350

British Heart Foundation (BHF), information/ support, 0300 330 3311

Mankind Initiative, for male victims of domestic abuse, all areas, 01823 334244 Men’s Advice Line, advice/support for men in any abusive relationship, freephone, 0808 801 0327 NAPAC, Supporting Recovery From Childhood Abuse, 0808 801 0331 National Domestic Violence 24 hour Helpline, FREE, Confidential, 0808 200 0247 Surrey Against Domestic Abuse helpline, advice, support and refuge accommodation, 01483 776822

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Claygate stroke support exercise class, 01372 463476 Communication Therapy, Conversation Boxes, Wellbeing Day Care, Epsom, 01372 727583 Diabetes UK Helpline, specialist information and advice, 0345 123 2399 Epsom Stroke Café, for stroke survivors and carers, Comm. Centre, Sefton Road, 07515 596888 FMA UK National Helpline (Fibromyalgia), 0300 999 3333 Love Me Love My Mind, mental health charity, Epsom community, 01372 721518

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Help & Support Specific Medical Conditions continued Macmillan Butterfly Centre, for anyone affected by a diagnosis of cancer, 01372 735456 Macmillan Cancer Support, freephone number, 0808 808 0000 Memory Therapy, Japanese memory/crossword puzzles, Wellbeing Day Care, Epsom, 01372 727583 MIND, information on mental health issues and support services, 0300 123 3393 Music Therapy, Wellbeing Day Care, Community and Wellbeing Centre, Epsom, 01372 727583 NHS Hearing Clinic, 3rd Thursday of the month, drop in to St Mary’s Fetcham, 01372 375000 Parkinson’s support and exercise group, Claygate Centre, 01372 463476 Parkinson’s Group, Weybridge Centre, 01932 844391 Parkinson’s UK, helpline for information and support, 0808 800 0303 Reminiscence Café, for people living with dementia, Brooklands Museum, 01932 857381 Royal Osteoporosis Society, helpline and information on local groups, 0808 800 0035 SANEline, out of hours mental health helpline, 4.30pm-10.30pm, 0300 304 7000 Sense, for deaf blind people, telephone or text relay, 0300 330 9256 Sight for Surrey, supporting and enabling people with vision impairment, 01372 377701 Specialist memory loss group, Hersham Centre for the Community, 01372 474547

Lifeline Alarm - are you isolating?

Using our doorstep drop service and new self-installation guide, you or your loved one, can now be set-up to use your Lifeline alarm, quickly, easily and most importantly safely from home.

This ensures that you, or your loved one, are connected at the touch of a button with our local, friendly support team, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

For further information on Mole Valley Life’s Lifeline alarm service, click on this link https://molevalleylife.co.uk/ alarmsandsensors/

Our new self-installation guide can be found by clicking on this link https://molevalleylife.co.uk/ lifeline-alarm-self-install or telephone 01372 204500 and one of our knowledgeable team will be on hand to offer advice and arrange for delivery.

Versus Arthritis, information and support for people with arthritis, 0800 5200 520

Substance Abuse, Help and Support Affected by Addition Support Group, for families and friends of addicts, 07412 094874 Al-Anon Family Groups, helpline for anyone affected by someones drinking, 0800 0086 811 Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), local meetings, national helpline, 0800 0086 811 Catalyst, helpline and access to support for users of alcohol or drugs, 01483 590150

Stroke Group, Walton Centre for the Community, 01932 247549

DrugFam, support for those affected by someone else’s drug or alcohol use, 0300 888 3853

Stroke Helpline, information, support and local services for people affected, 0303 303 3100

Families Anonymous (FAMANON), support for families/friends of drug users, 020 7498 4680

Surrey GP Out-Of-Hours Service, NHS 111, nurse advice and information, 111

i-access, support/treatment for those with alcohol/drug problems, 0300 2225932

Topic of Cancer, support for those with cancer and supporters, Bookham, 01372 456025

Surrey Drug and Alcohol Care, 24hr/365 day helpline, support/options, 0808 802 5000

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Independent Living Household Help, Companionship Age UK Surrey, Help at Home, housework, gardening, companionship, 01483 503414 Ashtead Good Neighbours, volunteers needed to help Ashtead residents in need, 07752 665066 Dittons and Weston Green NeighbourCare, helping the less mobile in the community, 020 8398 8600 Extra Help Surrey East, offering the complete solution for your needs, 01372 285285 HomeOrganisers, permanent housekeepers, live in or out, Surrey, 01932 254686 Oxshott Care, for medical appointments, 9.0012.00pm, M-F, 07950 478329 The Housekeeping Agency, placement of domestic staff in private households, 01420 769941 Wheel of Care, help for any person in West Horsley who is in need of assistance, 01483 281703

Transport Schemes Age Concern Transport Desk, M-F 10am noon, Epsom and Ewell, 01372 728758 Bookham Help your Neighbours, for medical appointments, tel 9.30am-12.30pm, M-F, 07986 177234

Could you do with a helping hand?

Talk to Extra Help for the complete solution We can help with: • • • • • • • • • • •

Cleaning & Tidying Ironing Gardening Dog Walking Household Maintenance Shopping Meal Preparation Elderly Companionship Respite For Carers Personal Assistants Computer/IT Support

...and so much more!

From £13 per hour We do our utmost to offer continuity of the helper, whilst maintaining a high level of care and support

Tel: 01372 285285 www.extra-help.co.uk

East Horsley Care, help with transport needs, 01483 284802 Effingham Volunteer Drivers, for medical appointments, M-F 9.30am-12.30pm, 07756 097278

Boxhill Transport Scheme, 07903 178335

Esher and Claygate Car Service, available 9.00am-5.00pm, 07501 029237

CARE in Weybridge, transport to appointments and more, 9.00am-12.00pm, M-F, 07881 698381

Leatherhead District Voluntary Car Service, book through your own GP surgery

CARE, Walton and Hersham, for medical appointments, tel 9.30am-12.30pm, M-F, 07526 695842 Cobham Care, transport to medical appointments, 07913 629926 Dittons, Weston Green and Hinchley Wood Neighbourcare, 9.00am-12.00pm, M-F, 020 8398 8600 Dorking Good Neighbours, 24hr answerphone, transport to medical appointments, 07948 568906

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Molesey Care, for medical appointments, 9.0012.00pm, M-F, 07891 321986

Care at Home Absolute Care Services, Home Care and Supported Living Services, Epsom, live out, 01372 232222 Advantage Nursing Agency Limited, nursing services and home care, live in or out, 01737 213855 Aims Homecare, Surrey, live in, live out, hourly and respite care, 01372 386222

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Independent Living

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HELP AT HOME

It is like having a friend

come round to help

Our Home Helps take pride in building relationships with the clients to ensure they feel safe and happy.

Age UK Surrey The Coronavirus Pandemic has changed life for everyone and as a local community-based charity we are aware that older people are some of the hardest hit. Find out how we can support you and your loved ones.

Information and Advice Service We provide free, confidential and impartial information, advice and support on all issues that impact older people, for

Start as a client but end as a friend.

Age UK Surrey is your doorway into a world of advice and information for people aged 50+

HOUSEWORK SHOPPING COMPANIONSHIP AND MUCH MORE

example: care, housing, money, benefit entitlements.

01483 503414

Check in and Chat Calls

enquiries@ageuksurrey.org.uk www.ageuk.org.uk/surrey

One of the best ways of helping someone during this unsettling time is by just keeping in touch. We match friendly supportive volunteers with people who would like a regular

All our home helps are comprehensively briefed, have access to PPE, maintain social distancing and are security checked.

Charity No: 1036450

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chat over the telephone.

Care at Home continued

Digital Online Help

Alina Homecare Leatherhead and surrounding areas, live in and live out care, 01372 571222

The pandemic proved that the internet is a key utility for everyday life, and knowing how to use it is an essential skill. If you need digital help our volunteers are offering a free telephone service arranged at a time and day that is mutually convenient.

Online Social Coffee Groups.

Every Monday and Thursday at 2pm you can enjoy a virtual coffee and chat with Catherine our Information & Advice Manager. Everyone over 50 years old are welcome, as well as carers.

To find out more about any of our services and ways we can help you please: Telephone: 01483 503414

Alina Homecare Walton-on-Thames and surrounding areas, live in and live out care, 01932 901222 Angel Heart Home Care, Surrey, live in, live out and respite care, 01276 804421 Apex Prime Care Surrey, live out care, 01932 903008 Arbour Companions and Care, live in care, live out, respite, 01932 901444 Assisted Bathing, Epsom, 01372 720563

Visit our website: www.ageuk.org.uk/surrey

Bluebird Care, Elmbridge and Runnymede, domiciliary care, 01932 567593

To donate:

Classic Home Care Services, live in, live out and respite care, 020 8393 7117

Email: enquiries@ageuksurrey.org.uk

Donations to support our services are gratefully received and can be made via our website or by sending a cheque made payable to Age UK Surrey to: Rex House, William Road, Guildford, GU1 4QZ

Crossroads Care Surrey, helping unpaid carers get the break they deserve, 01372 869970 Home Counties Carers, live in, live out and respite care, 01483 224985

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Independent Living Care at Home continued Home Instead Senior Care Elmbridge & East Spelthorne, live out, live in, respite, 01932 241020 Home Instead Senior Care, Epsom and Mole Valley, live in, live out and respite, 01372 741544 Home Support Elmbridge, live out, 01932 267128 JB Elderly Care, personal care, companionship, Ashtead, home help, live out care, 07741 146469 Mulberry Home Care Services, live out and respite care, 01932 854827 Promedica24, North and West Surrey, live in care, 01483 319052 Right at Home Sutton and Epsom, live in and live out care, 01372 705785 Smartcare Weybridge, a choice of support tailored to your individual needs, 01932 855353 Surrey Homecare Services, live in, live out and respite care, 01372 462118 Tendacare, helping you to remain independent, live out, short visits not nights, 01372 272240 Your Quality Care Services, live in care, live out care and respite support, 020 8393 3544

Mobility Aids, Services and Telecare Abilitystore Limited, mobility solutions for independent life, Epsom, 01372 450667 Community Alarm, Epsom, 01372 732000 QEF Equipment Services, hire mobility/ assistive equipment + accessible holidays, 01372 841100 QEF Mobility Services: driving/mobility assessments for age related impairments, 01372 841100 Telecare Services (Mole Valley), supporting independence at home, 01372 204500 VASD, Mobility and Living Aids, Leatherhead, 01372 841148

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Mulberry Home Care Services Delivering personalised assistance and support to people in their own home Mulberry Home Care Services

Please contact: Tel: 01932 854827 Email: care@mulberryhomecareservices.uk http://www.mulberryhomecareservices.uk

Independent Living Support The Brigitte Trust, help at home for people with a life-limiting illness, 01306 881816 Surrey Coalition for Disabled People, promote equality and to live independently, 01483 456558

Mole Valley Life Welfare Calls During the period since lockdown began, the Mole Valley Life (MVL) team have been working hard to make sure that our vulnerable and older residents have remained connected and looked after.

We have made over 14,000 welfare calls, assisted over 400 residents with food parcels, made arrangements for 600 residents to receive their prescriptions and signposted 100 vulnerable and older residents to local community groups and befriending services; in so doing, providing vital help and reassurance at an uncertain time.

Over the past months, we have thoroughly enjoyed supporting the vulnerable and older in our district and have built up great friendships with many of those whom we have made welfare calls to.

If you, or someone you know is in need of help, please call the Surrey Community Helpline phone number on 0300 200 1008 (Monday to Friday: 8am to 6pm and Saturday and Sunday: 10am to 12pm), or the NHS Responder Service phone number on 0808 196 3646 (7 days a week, 8am to 8pm).

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When you’re feeling alone or sad, our volunteers are there to listen.

As Covid cases rise this autumn, Brigitte Trust telephone support volunteers are standing by for any adult in Surrey who is vulnerable, lonely, isolated or a carer needing a listening ear.

It’s sometimes easier to talk to someone just a step away from the family circle who will listen without judgement. Maybe you have been recently diagnosed with a life-limiting illness like cancer or Motor Neurone Disease, and are awaiting tests or surgery, or struggling with depression and anxiety. We are there for you.

It’s hard to stay calm during these unsettled times when restrictions can mean families are divided - especially for older people with existing health conditions.

May we help you, or someone you love?

A volunteer makes 2-3 calls each week to the same person – sometimes checking in but mostly spending time building a relationship and making a connection with someone vulnerable, struggling through uncertain times.

Please call us.

01306 881816

admin@brigittetrust.com www.brigittetrust.org

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Cats Protection Volunteer Wanted

What does the role entail?

Epsom, Ewell & District Cats Protection is a small but long established branch with experienced volunteers. The role is varied but includes: managing relationships with the public and volunteers; overseeing the functions of volunteers, including the treasurer and fosterers; liaising with volunteers to collect donated goods; liaising with the Volunteer Coordinator to fill vacancies and arrange volunteer social events (in line with Government/CP guidance and social distancing); meeting & welcoming new volunteers; coordinating the annual return of branch activities; You would also make sure the team observes charity best practice and compliance; collaborate with your Branch Development Manager (BDM) to plan volunteer activity; lead the team to follow Cats Protection policies, procedures and guidelines; monitor expenditure and help ensure long term financial stability of the volunteer group; organise and chair team meetings; act as an ambassador for Cats Protection. We will be here to help with your induction to the role and support you as you find your feet.

We’re looking for someone with Strong interpersonal, leadership and people management skills; experience of promoting a positive team environment; confidence and experience of ensuring policies, procedures and processes are met; excellent communication skills with individuals and groups at all levels; organisational skills and the ability to prioritise and delegate; ability to think and plan ahead; patience and diplomacy; good IT skills Our branch coordinator volunteers usually spend 10 to 15 hours per week in this role, which is flexible and can be shared by more than one volunteer if needed.

There will be times of year when more hours are required, such as towards the end of the financial year, but support and guidance are always available.

If you would like to find out more about this role, please contact: Janet Richold e: jarichold1949@outlook.com t: 07867 558109.

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Langley Vale Wood, near Epsom The largest of the Woodland Trust’s four First World War Centenary Woods, Langley Vale Wood has pockets of ancient woodland, diverse and fascinating wildlife and flora, and stunning views over the hills of the North Downs.

History of Langley Vale Wood There is evidence of early human habitation in the woodlands and fields making up the site of Langley Vale Wood. A first-century BC tin coin was found in a field near Round Wood, and third and fourth-century Roman coins have also been found in and around the site.

There are several Saxon cemeteries dating from the sixth to eighth centuries in the area.

There has been a farm at Langley Vale since the early thirteenth century. It’s likely that the small farming settlement was destroyed by the Black Death in the fourteenth century as it disappeared from the records.

Later maps show that part of the site was used as arable land from the mid-eighteenth century and there are also several woods shown: Great Hurst, Little Hurst, and Round Coppice. By the early 1800s, the farm had become part of the Ashtead Park Estate, although it was sold off in 1880.

Regiment Sculpture. Credit Keith Lelliott

Regiment Plaque. Credit James Rice

During the First World War, the Walton and Tadworth end of the site was used for army training and there were trenches, a rifle range, a gas training school and a camp. A timber flag pole from the gas training school is still standing in Round Wood, which was known locally as Gas School Wood.

Wildlife and Habitats Look out for signs of roe deer and badgers, and keep your eyes peeled at dusk when you might spot one of the five species of bat recorded at the site. Enjoy the chorus of birdsong – 59 species have been recorded at the wood, such as the cuckoo and skylark.

Beechtree. Credit Kate Harvey

Trees, Plants and Fungi The site’s three biggest woods- Great Hurst Wood, Little Hurst Wood and Downs View Wood - are designated Sites of Nature Conservation Importance.

Keep an eye on the facebook page www.facebook.com/WTLangleyValeWood for all up to date news.

Langley Vale Wood Bluebells

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Advertisers and Contributors - Places To Visit Advertisers and Contributors Age UK Surrey, see page 25 Becky Kershaw Fitness, see page 14 Cats Protection, see page 28 Colin Bull Swimming, see page 16 Elmbridge Borough Council, see page 18-19 Elmbridge Museum, see page 31 Epsom Clock Tower, see page 32 Extra Help Surrey East, see page 24 Good Elf Fine Foods, see page 3 Hampton Court Palace Rink, see page 5 Mole Valley Life, see page 23 Mulberry Home Care Services, see page 26 New Neighbours, see page 3 Sight for Surrey, see page 21 Stokebuskers, see page 3 Surrey Shiatsu, see page 4 The Brigitte Trust, see page 17, 27 Woodland Trust, see page 29

Places To Visit Bourne Hall Museum, telling the story of two thousand years of Epsom and Ewell, 020 8394 1734 Box Hill Country Park, 800 acres of woods and downland, 01306 885502 Brooklands Museum, birthplace of British motorsport/aviation, Weybridge, 01932 857381 Chessington World of Adventures, Chessington, Surrey, 0871 663 4477 Claremont Landscape Gardens, Esher (National Trust), 01372 467806 Cobham Mill, early 19th century mill, on the banks of the River Mole, FREE entry, 01932 867387 Denbies Wine Estate, Dorking, 01306 876616 Dorking Museum and Heritage Centre, West Street, limited opening, please call, 01306 876591

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Dorking South Street Caves, seasonal opening, call (Museum tel), 01306 876591 Elmbridge Museum, story of the area since prehistoric times and more, 01372 474568 Hampton Court Ice Rink, winter season only, end Novermber- early January, online booking Historical Royal Palaces, Hampton Court Palace, switchboard, 020 3166 6000 Horton Country Park, Epsom nature reserve, FREE to wander, 01372 741191 JGF Passenger Boats, Cruises on the Thames, based in Walton-on-Thames, 01932 253374 Leatherhead Museum of Local History, free entry, 01372 386348 London Bus Museum, (entry via Mercedes world) Brooklands, 01932 837994 Painshill, 18th century landscape garden, Cobham, 01932 868113 Polesden Lacey, National Trust, a beautiful country house and gardens, 01372 452048

Some Out Of Area Attractions Birdworld, UK’s largest bird park, covering 26 acres, Farnham, 01420 22140 British Wildlife Centre, Newchapel, 01342 834658 RHS Wisley (Gardens), wheelchair friendly, 01483 224234 Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Richmond, 020 8332 5655 Wey and Arun Canal Trust, boat trips, boating and cruising, 01403 753999

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Elmbridge Museum - ONLINE Online exhibitions bring history to life during lockdown During lockdown, the Elmbridge Museum Team has developed a range of online exhibitions on various historical topics, using photographs and artefacts from the collection. They are constantly adding to their online offering, to provide a fascinating glimpse into Elmbridge's rich local history.

What’s on?

‘Objects of Empire’ - The Museum Team has selected 20 artefacts from the collection to explore Elmbridge in the time of the British Empire. At its peak, the British Empire occupied 26% of the world territories, but nowadays very little remains.

Its history has always been challenging and contentious and has been under fresh scrutiny in recent years and months. Yet from its foundation, the British Empire has influenced virtually every aspect of historic life and its impact can still be felt in our local societies. Available online and at Walton Library.

A Day at The Races –The historic sport of horse racing not only holds a unique place in British culture, but in Elmbridge's landscape. Discover the ups and downs in the stories of Sandown and Hurst Park over the ages.

Available online and at Thames Ditton Library.

Look Back in Anger – Elmbridge streets, properties and empty fields which are now peaceful and serene were once arenas of opposition. From Digger occupation to Suffragette arson and beyond, discover the variety of ways Elmbridge has been used as a stage for popular protest movements over the ages.

Available online and display at Cobham Library.

To commemorate the 75th Anniversary of VE Day, Elmbridge Museum also launched two online exhibitions this year; ‘Elmbridge at War’ and an exhibition created in partnership with St Charles Borromeo School offering us the opportunity to view WW2 through the eyes of today’s school children.

The above online exhibitions including interviews and curator’s talks can be viewed at elmbridgemuseum.org.uk/online-exhibitions/ Get in touch! To find out more about Elmbridge Museum email ebcmuseum@elmbridge.gov.uk or visit www.elmbridgemuseum.org.uk

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The History Of Epsom Clock Tower Back in the 1700’s, the area where the Epsom market place and clock tower now stand was a pond. Adjacent to this stood a Watch House and gaol along with the town stocks. In 1847, the Watch House was demolished and on its site, the building of the clock tower commenced.

Epsom1897

For the first seventy years, the tower’s base was a square structure where the town’s horse-drawn fire engine was stored; the clock tower bell was rung as a fire alarm to summon the fire crew.

In the mid-1920s the ground-level building was extended to provide public lavatories and an information kiosk.

This wasn’t the first change, the clock tower originally boasted four stone heraldic lions. These were replaced in 1902 by electric lanterns, which in turn were replaced in the late 1920s by globe lights, removed in 1990. The last major work to the clock tower was in 2003 when the clock face was renovated and the public conveniences converted into retail units and market storage.

In 1897 the townsfolk gathered by the clock tower to sing God Save the Queen, for Victoria’s Jubilee. The tower was in scaffolding for repairs, and the bell had been removed. To everyone’s astonishment the chimes at midday were clearly heard. This was widely reported in the media and led people to believe that the tower had a ghost!

All public events in Epsom have revolved around the clock tower.

Particularly noteworthy were the 1902 coronation (when an ox was roasted at the foot of the tower), the Silver Jubilee of 1935, the Coronation of 1937, VE Day, the Queen’s diamond jubilee and the borough’s 75th anniversary celebrations.

A wonderful point of interest in an historic town.

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