Silver Grapevine Mid Surrey December 2019

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For active over 60’s living life to the full!

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• 100’s of local contacts • Places to go • Things to do Activities - Learning - Exercise - Hobbies - Support - Events and so much more

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Welcome to the first issue of the ‘Silver Grapevine‘ for the Mid Surrey area! We are excited to bring you a publication specifically dedicated to the active over 60 age group. After successfully publishing the ‘Family Grapevine’ for 25 years, we feel it is now time to branch out to pastures new!

The purpose of this magazine is to help over 60’s stay physically, mentally and socially active and independent. We have extensively researched, sourcing activities, help and support, places to visit and events. This research is ongoing and we would be delighted to hear from you with any information you feel could be included.

Throughout the magazine you will see most of the categories in which we offer free listings.

All are on the website and updated every issue.

As well as free listings, you can send us your events by filling in the form on our website. We look forward to hearing from you and wish you a very healthy and happy winter season.

Nikki and Genevieve

In This First Issue Over 500 useful contacts!

A - Z Leisure.................................3-13 Local Businesses and Services......................................16-19 Help and Support.............................20 Independent Living.....................21-23 Grandparents Page.........................17 Volunteering, Education...................24 Social Groups.............................25-26 Our Advertisers................................27 Places To Visit.................................27 Events.........................................28-32

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A-Z Leisure:Amateur Dramatics - Arts and Crafts To kick start our first issue we have a list of activities which we hope you will find of interest. Who would have guessed there is so much to do! But we know there are many more.

If you have any to add, please fill in the free listing form on the website or contact us by email or phone.

Amateur Dramatic Groups Ashtead Players, everyone welcome to join our vibrant group, 01372 279614

Chessington Art Group, The King’s Centre, 020 8391 5522

POSE, drama group, social events and theatre trips, Bookham, 01372 458254

Cobham Art Group, Tuesday afternoons, Village Hall, new members welcome, 07976 260955

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

Conquest Art, for anyone with a long term illness or disability, Ashtead, 01372 272987 Craft Group, 3rd Monday monthly, 10amnoon, St John’s Centre, Stoneleigh, 020 8786 7048

Art and Crafts, Weybridge Centre, 01932 844391

Craft Group, drop-in, bring your own craft, Mondays 2-4pm, St Andrew’s Oxshott, Just turn up

Art Class, Drawing and Painting, Leatherhead and Fetcham, 07796 897846

Knit and Natter in the Conservatory, Walton Centre for the Community, 01932 247549

Art Class, Hersham Community Centre, 01932 246267

Knit and Natter, Claygate Centre for the Community, 01372 463476

Art Class, Molesey Community Centre, 020 8979 5773

Knit and Sew, Molesey Community Centre, 020 8979 5773

Art Class, Thames Ditton Centre for the Community, 020 8398 5921

Knitting Group and Knit and Natter Group, Hersham Community Centre, 01932 246267

Art Group, Little Bookham Hall, 01372 378334

Oxshott Art and Crafts Society, friendly club for local artists and craftspeople, 01483 283269

Art, Claygate Centre for the Community, 01372 463476 Ashtead Art Group, Peace Memorial Hall, Ashtead, 01737 357263 Chessington Art Group, informal group of artists, all welcome, 020 8391 5362

Sew Spice, SewAlong Saturdays, 2nd Saturday monthly, St Mary’s Hall Chessington, 07581 405784 The Seasons Art Class, beginners to improvers, Ashtead, Tadworth, Ditton areas, 020 3669 6197

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A-Z Leisure:Badminton - Cards and Board Games Badminton

Bowls and Boules

Badminton, The King’s Centre, Chessington, 020 8391 5522

Ashtead Bowling Club, welcome for bowlers of all ages and experience, 01372 273142

Cobham Badminton Club, Cobham Village Hall, Tuesday evenings, 01932 701875

Bookham Bowling Club, Dorking Road, 01372 454336

Bell Ringing

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

Bell Ringing at St Andrew’s Church, Cobham, 07779 757184

King George Field Indoor Bowls Club, Lawn Bowls, Chessington, 020 8397 7025

Bingo

Leatherhead Bowls Club, Fortyfoot Road, Leatherhead, KT22 8RR, 01372 375576

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

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

Bingo, Hersham Community Centre, 01932 246267

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

Bingo, Walton Centre for the Community, 01932 247549

Card and Board Games

Bingo, Weybridge Centre, 01932 844391

Boccia Boccia, Claygate Centre for the Community, 01372 463476

Ashtead Chess Club, Peace Memorial Hall, Ashtead, 01372 813487 Beginners and Inter Bridge Class, Thames Ditton Centre for the Community, 020 8398 5921

Book Clubs

Bridge Club, Molesey Community Centre, 020 8547 2328

Cobham Reading Group, 3rd Thursday monthly, Sainsburys Cobham, 01932 862832

Bridge, Community and Wellbeing Centre, Epsom, 01372 720563

Are you organising an event that you would like to promote on our website? Go to the website, see EVENTS and fill out the SEND YOUR EVENTS form. If the timing is right and we have the space we will also include your event in our next issue.

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Bridge, Rummikub, Backgammon, Board Games, Hersham Community Centre, 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

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A-Z Leisure:Board Games - Computer Support Card and Board Games continued 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

Leatherhead Choral Society, Monday evenings, URC, Leatherhead, 07850 230516 Singing for the memory, Claygate Centre for the Community, 01372 463476

Wheel of Care Scrabble Club, West Horsley, 01483 281703

Singing Group, singing for pleasure, Community and Wellbeing Centre, Epsom, 01372 720563

Whist, Molesey Community Centre, 020 8979 5773

St. Andrew’s Choir and Music Group, Cobham, 01932 867883

Choirs and Singing Groups

The Downsmen Male Barbershop Chorus, close harmony singing, Leatherhead, 01372 275177

Ashtead Choral Society, Peace Memorial Hall, Ashtead, Monday, 01372 278852 Bookham Choral Society, Eastwick Church Hall, Tuesday evening, 07946 160679 Bookham Light Operatic Society, amateur music theatre, 07712 651891 Fetcham Singers, Ladies Choir, no auditions, new members very welcome, 01372 276736 Fitznells DIVAS women’s singing group, no audition necessary, Ewell, 07956 284172 Singing for the Brain Class, free, Walton Centre for the Community, 01932 247549 Hook Singers, all standards welcome, no auditions, Chessington Methodist Church, 07746 234508 Horsley Choral Society, East Horsley Village Hall, no auditions, 01483 283683

The King’s Quire, singing group, Thames Ditton, 020 8399 1296

Computer Support and Clubs Age Concern Mole Valley, free computer training/support, Dorking/Leatherhead, 01306 899104 Bookham Seniors Computer Club, Little Bookham Hall, contact Sue, 01372 454461 Computer Café, Claygate Centre for the Community, 01372 463476 Computer classes, Weybridge Centre, 01932 844391 iPad Classes, Molesey Community Centre, 020 8979 5773 iPad support group sessions, Hersham Community Centre, 01932 246267

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A-Z Leisure:Conservation and Wildlife - Dancing Conservation and Wildlife Friends of Bookham Commons, help conserve the habitat on the commons, 01372 459972 Leatherhead and District Countryside Protection Society, 01372 386453 National Trust, North Downs Countryside Management, Mickleham, 01372 220640 RSPB, Dorking and District, covering Leatherhead and Bookham areas, 01306 889976

Cricket Caged Cricket, Community and Wellbeing Centre, Epsom, 01372 720563 Chessington Cricket Club, Sir Francis Barker Sports Ground, 020 8397 9194

Curling

New! Learn Sequence Dancing Starting January - Beginners Welcome King George's Hall, Esher Thursdays 7.00-8.00pm http://www.steprightdance.co.uk 07975 842423

Belly Dancing, Little Bookham Hall, 07760 162385 Dance Aerobics 55+, Rainbow Leisure Centre, Epsom, 01372 727277 Dance First, Adult Ballet, Leatherhead and Fetcham, 07526 933756 Dance Tap 55+, Rainbow Leisure Centre, Epsom, 01372 727277 Dance2BFit, tailored for the over 60’s, St Josephs Church Hall, Epsom, 07958 584289 Dancing with live entertainment, Claygate Centre for the Community, 01372 463476

Curling, Walton Centre for the Community, 01932 247549

Leatherhead Barn Dance Club, 1st Thursday, all welcome, Letherhead Institute, 01403 750844

Dancing, various styles

Line Dancing, Claygate Village Hall, improver and intermediate classes, 020 8942 6970

Adelmo Leah Dance, Ballroom Dancing, Thames Ditton, 07828 048040

Line Dancing, Community and Wellbeing Centre, Epsom, 01372 720563

Adult Ballet and Tap in Fetcham Village Hall, all ages welcome, fun and friendly, 07961 104867

Line Dancing, Hersham, 07958 991685

Assulota Dance, adult extended barre, ballet fitness, all levels, Molesey 07449 728979 Assulota Dance, tap beginner to intermediate, Vera Fletcher Hall, Thames Ditton, 07449 728979 Ballroom dancing, Hersham Community Centre, 01932 246267 Beginners and standard line dancing, Weybridge Centre, 01932 844391 Belly Dancing, Community and Wellbeing Centre, Epsom, 01372 720563

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Paracise, dance styles to fabulous old style music, E. Molesey and Hersham, 07973 825279 Rainbow Moves, dance class for people aged 55+, Rainbow Leisure Centre, Epsom, 01372 727277 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

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A-Z Leisure:Dancing - Fitness and Exercise Fitness and Exercise

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PILATES FUN & FRIENDLY PILATES MAT CLASSES ALL AGES & ABILITIES WELCOME Fetcham Village Hall

Tuesdays 1.45pm Wednesdays 9.15am & 10.20am Thursdays 9.30am

Adult BAllet ClAss Fetcham Village Hall

Wednesdays at 11.30am

Adult tAp ClAss Fetcham Village Hall Thursdays at 10.45am

Non-Syllabus, fun and friendly classes for those of you who would like to keep fit and KEEP DANCING. Please contact Helen Otway on 07961104867 or helenotway@yahoo.co.uk

Solo Latin dance, Weybridge Centre, 01932 844391 SteprightDance, Ballroom and Latin and fun dances, Esher, 07951 777541 Tap, Ballet, Jazz and Chair Based Dance exercise classes in Chessington, 07918 683070 The Phillomena Dance School, adult tap, Epsom Downs, 07597 388489

Active Surrey, various activities for health and wellbeing, 01483 518944 Aqua Aerobics for over 50’s, Leatherhead Leisure Centre, 01372 377674 Aqua Fit, Elmbridge Xcel Leisure Complex, Walton-on-Thames, 01932 260300 Arm Chair Based Exercise, Community and Wellbeing Centre, Epsom, 01372 720563 Balance and strength class, Claygate Centre for the Community, 01372 463476 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 Community Centre, 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

Wheel of Care Seated Dance, West Horsley, 01483 281703

Epsom Strength and Balance (Otago) for over 55’s, Weds., Epsom Methodist Church, 07771 647132

Zumba dance exercise class, Walton Centre for the Community, 01932 247549

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 Spiritual Cinema, watch a film, have refreshment and discussion, Cobham, 01932 867883

FLexercise, flexible, friendly exercise classes, Leatherhead and Molesey, 01932 848763 Gentle Exercise for over 60’s, Leatherhead Leisure Centre, 01372 377674

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A-Z Leisure:Fitness and Exercise Fitness and Exercise continued Group Cycling, Elmbridge Xcel Leisure Complex, Walton-on-Thames, 01932 260300 Gym equipment exercise with Viv, Walton Centre for the Community, 01932 247549 Karine’s Fitness, most classes suitable for over 60’s, West Horsley Village Hall, 07710 257779 Keep Fit, for the over 50’s, Claygate Centre for the Community, 01372 463476 Keep Fit, Community and Wellbeing Centre, Epsom, 01372 720563 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, flexibility, balance, strength, Hinchley Wood and Ashtead, 07967 599986 Moves Fitness Gold, with Sara-Jane, St Mary’s Centre, Church Lane, Chessington, 07958 480662

Moves Fitness, keeping fit for life, East Molesey and Hersham, 07762 932373 Moves Fitness, keeping fit for life, Walton on Thames, 07941 092932 Moves Fitness, keeping fit for life, West Ewell, 07885 108986 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 Otago exercise, strengthen your muscles and improve balance, East Molesey, 01372 474574 Paracise, gentle exercises, improve strength, balance, flexibility, East Molesey, 01372 474574 Physio Fitness, gentle exercise, The King’s Centre, Chessington, 020 8391 5522 Springboard Activity, Wellbeing Day Care, Community and Wellbeing Centre, Epsom, 01372 720563 Strength And Balance Class, Weybridge Centre, 01932 844391 Strength and Conditioning 55+, Rainbow Leisure Centre, Epsom, 01372 727277 Stronger For Longer, Otago strength and balance classes, Bourne Hall, Ewell, 07842 126119 Tennis Therapy, Community and Wellbeing Centre, Epsom, 01372 720563

Moves Fitness, keeping fit for life, Chessington, Cobham, Stoneleigh, 07912 176371

Total Dance Fit, Hersham, 07588 339971

Moves Fitness, keeping fit for life, Claygate, 01932 701950

Wow Keep Fit, medium/low intensity, Little Bookham Hall, 07747 886961

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Wheel of Care Movement to Music, West Horsley, 01483 281703

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Elmbridge exercise classes in Molesey Feeling unsure about your balance? We are opening 2 new classes which will help you build your confidence, strength and flexibility in a sociable, friendly and relaxed environment.

Otago exercise programme Specifically designed to strengthen your leg muscles and improve your balance to prevent falls.

Every Wednesday Venue: St Paul's Church Hall Church Road, East Molesey KT8 9DR (The Church hall has its own separate entrance)

Time: Otago: 2.10pm to 2.55pm Paracise: 3.10pm to 3.55pm Cost: ÂŁ5/session, pay as you go.

For further information, please call 01372 474574 or email health@elmbridge.gov.uk

Paracise Gentle on the joints, Paracise flows smoothly through movements designed to improve posture, balance and flexibility. Invigorating music leaving you refreshed. And no floor work.

Elmbridge Borough Council ... bridging the communities ...

A-Z Leisure:Flower Arranging and Clubs - Golf Flower Arranging and Clubs Ikebana Sogetsu, Japanese flower arranging for anyone, Epsom, 01372 729733

IKEBANA SOGETSU Japanese Art of Flower Arranging

Oxshott Floral Arrangement Society, Oxshott Village Hall, 01372 842134

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. and Sat. 10am - 12pm and 2 - 4 pm, Leg O’Mutton Field, Just turn up Cobham Garden Club, only £5 pa membership, please contact for more information, 07866 511699 Effingham Garden Club, King George V Hall, talks, social, everyone welcome, 01372 454498 Gardeners Under Glass, Molesey Community Centre, 020 8979 5773

Golf Abbey Moor Golf Club, Weybridge, 01932 506447 Beaverbrook Golf Club, Leatherhead, 01372 380980 Effingham Golf Club, 01372 452203 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 Club, Cobham, 01932 584314

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Classes on:- Tuesday 10.30 am and Thursday 10.30am and 2.30pm Contact Irene on 01372 729733 E: createwithikebana@gmail.com W: www.Ikebanawithirene.com I have been learning Ikebana since 1984 and teaching since 2005. I have always been in the Art world, starting in Fashion after my Fine Arts Degree.

Ikebana is now my Art appreciation after a long busy career. It is the right time of my life to embrace Ikebana. It is relaxing, therapeutic and rewarding.

It is not just arranging flowers and branches in a vase. It is creating and expressing your inner self in a form of a floral arrangement.

It is like any Art form, like painting, sculpture and pottery. I love to teach and my passion is to introduce, encourage and to show people, male, female, children and adults of all ages to enjoy this form of Art. I practice the Sogetsu School of Japan. It was founded by Mr Sofu Teshigahara in 1927 in Japan. Today there are thousands of schools, spread all over the world.

I am a member of the Sogetsu School London Branch and sit on the Board of the Ikebana International.

Article by Irene Moore, Ikebana Sogetsu

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A-Z Leisure:Golf - Pilates Golf continued St. George’s Hill Golf Club, Weybridge, 01932 847758 The Drift Golf Club, Leatherhead, 01483 280641 Tyrrells Wood Golf Club, Leatherhead, 01372 376025

Seated and standing gentle Pilates Tuesdays 1.30-2.30pm term time Bookham Scouting Centre, Eastwick Park Ave., KT23 3NA Call Clare for more information - 07709 400419 www.principle6pilates.com

Mindfulness Courses, reduce stress, find greater joy and calm, free tasters, 07366 333273

Hockey

Surrey Hills Mindfulness, Ashtead, 07801 983586

Walking Hockey, Epsom Hockey Club, Old Schools Lane, Ewell, 01372 722487

Music Groups

Local History

Fitznells Concert Band, new members are very welcome, level grade 3+, Ewell, 07956 284172

Effingham Local History Group, Methodist Church Hall, 2nd Monday monthly, 01483 283785

Fitznells Jazz Band, Ewell, 020 8330 3075

Martial Arts

Leatherhead Orchestra, Leatherhead Institute, 01372 450453

Age Concern Mole Valley, Tai Chi, 01306 899104

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

Qigong Tai Chi, beginners, intermediate, Community and Wellbeing Centre, Epsom, 01372 720563

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

Tai Chi and Chi Gong, Walton Centre for the Community, 01932 247549 Tai Chi for improvers, Community and Wellbeing Centre, Epsom, 01372 720563 Tai Chi Qigong classes, all abilities, Wednesday afternoons, Cobham, 07944 872332 Tai Chi, Thames Ditton Centre for the Community, 020 8398 5921

Meditation and Mindfulness Jade Circle Surrey, monthly Taoist Meditation and Qigong for women, East Horsley, 07944 872332 Mind Body Maintenance, Meditation and Mindfulness Classes, Thames Ditton, 07971 194948

Philately Bookham Stamp Club, Old Barn Hall, 01372 450288

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

Pilates All4Pilates, beginners, mixed ability and improvers, Walton and Hersham, 07940 726783 Better Body Pilates, Seated and Standing, Weybridge and Hersham, 07957 571513 BH Pilates, modified traditional Pilates exercises to suit all ages, Bookham, 07734 823498

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A-Z Leisure:Pilates - Table Tennis Pilates continued

ADULT SWIMMING LESSONS

Fine Fettle Healthcare, Bookham, 01372 458984 Fitness Pilates with Louise, Epsom, 07903 085777 Helen Otway, Pilates, fun and friendly, Fetcham Village Hall, 07961104867 Jessica Pilates, helps relieve aches and pains, West Horsley and Bookham, 07789 176416

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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 55+, Rainbow Leisure Centre, Epsom, 01372 727277

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Racquet Sports

Pilates at Little Bookham Hall, East Horsley and Stoke D’Abernon, 07884 375332

Racket Mornings, variety of racquet sports, drop-in, Ebbisham Sports Club, 01372 720647

Pilates for Bone Health, West Horsley Village Hall, Mondays and Wednesdays, 07702 559974

Squash and Racketball, 4 week courses, (equip. provided), Ebbisham Sports Club, 01372 720647

Pilates, achieve your fitness objective, Bookham, 01372 800115

Swimming

Pilates, Elmbridge Xcel Leisure Complex, 01932 260300

Colin Bull Swimming for adults, beginners to advanced, Epsom and Ashtead, 01372 739600

Pilates, Pay As You Go, The King’s Centre, Chessington, 020 8391 5522

Equator Sun, Australian UV Protective Swim/ Beachwear, 01932 230907

Pilates, suitable for all ages and abilities, Little Bookham Hall, 07970 159872

Table Tennis

Pilates, Walton Centre for the Community, Walton-on-Thames, 01932 247549

Effingham Table Tennis Club, KGV Hall, Browns Lane, Effingham, 01372 452197

Principle 6 Pilates, seated/standing therapy pilates, Effingham, 07709 400419

Table Tennis, Claygate Centre for the Community, 01372 463476

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A-Z Leisure:Table Tennis - Yoga Table Tennis, The King’s Centre, Chessington, 020 8391 5522

Walking Netball, Rainbow Leisure Centre, Epsom, 01372 727277

Tennis

Wine, Beer and Cider Clubs

Bookham Tennis Club, Christie Recreation Ground, Dorking Road, 07540 352562

Bookham Wine Club, monthly presentations and wine tasting, Old Barn Hall, 01372 459852

Leatherhead Tennis Club, Cannon Grove, Fetcham, 07789 819647 Softball Tennis Games, Community and Wellbeing Centre, Epsom, 01372 720563

U3A Groups Ashtead U3A, monthly meetings, Ashtead Peace Memorial Hall, 01372 273690 Bookham and District U3A, 01372 452046 Elmbridge U3A, monthly meetings at Claygate Village Hall, 020 8979 2737 Leatherhead U3A, monthly meetings, URC Hall, Leatherhead, 01372 375756

Walking Football Walking Football, Elmbridge Xcel Leisure Complex, Walton-on-Thames, 01932 260300 Walking Football, Rainbow Leisure Centre, Epsom, 01372 727277

Walking Groups GO50, introducing people in the 50+ age group to a healthier lifestyle, 01483 503414 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

Walking Netball Walking Netball, Elmbridge Xcel Leisure Complex, Walton-on-Thames, 01932 260300 Walking Netball, Leatherhead Leisure Centre, 01372 377674

Yoga Barbara Currie School of Yoga, all levels, Hersham, Esher and Oxshott, 01372 467177 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 Live Yoga, strength building and flexibility, Weybridge, Egham and Addlestone, 07908 786523 Michele Schnaier Yoga, chair, better balance and posture, Bookham and Leatherhead, 07748 652056 Mind Body Maintenance, Yoga Flow and Restorative Classes, Thames Ditton, 07971 194948 Mindful Movement, gentle yoga exercises on Wednesday mornings, Effingham, 07767 391324 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 Yoga, Weybridge Centre, 01932 844391

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Fitness in Elmbridge Put the right foot forward with a fitness routine to suit you!

If you don’t feel steady on your feet, want to improve your strength, balance and mood or want to enjoy some leisurely strolls with like-minded people, there are local schemes and groups you could join to help you out.

The GP referral classes run by Elmbridge Borough Council in Claygate, Cobham, Hersham, Molesey, Thames Ditton, Walton-onThames and Weybridge are designed to suit your own personal needs and goals. They take place in a friendly, relaxed and motivational environment. We work hard but always have fun along the way.

Classes are available for all levels and abilities. You can choose what is best suited to you: • Falls prevention exercise classes: designed to get you more confident on your feet, build up your strength, improve your balance and stay safe.

• Cancer rehabilitation classes: if you live with or have survived cancer, you will benefit from these structured sessions held in a welcoming and positive environment.

• Paracise classes (available in Hersham and Molesey). Low impact exercise with no floor work.

Improve posture, balance, mobility, flexibility and muscle memory. Suitable for osteoporosis, osteopenia, arthritis, fibromyalgia etc.

• Seated Yoga to explore and enjoy the benefits of yoga’s physical and mental wellbeing.

More information at elmbridge.gov.uk/leisure, email health@elmbridge.gov.uk or call 01372 474 574 to talk to the Health Development Officer.

If you would rather go for a ride or a walk, the Healthy Walks and Cycle Rides Scheme is always on the lookout for new members. Walks and cycle rides are classified by pace, gradient and length of time they take. The choice is yours. The programme can be viewed at elmbridge.gov.uk/healthywalks

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Chatty Café Have you heard about The Chatty Café scheme?

Squire’s Garden Centres joins this scheme.

The Chatty Café is a great way of encouraging people to talk to others.

The scheme is the brainchild of Alexandra Hoskyn, who founded it after a miserable day out where she noticed that no one was talking to each other.

Alexandra said, “The Chatty Café is thrilled to welcome Squire’s to our scheme. Their lovely café bars are a perfect setting for Chatter & Natter tables. Anyone can join in and chat over a coffee – if you’re on your own, in a couple, with a friend, young people, old people and anyone in between. It’s just about having good old fashioned human interaction and the relaxed environment of Squire’s Café Bars will hopefully allow for lots of happy chatting!”

Sarah Squire, Chairman of Squire’s Garden Centres commented, “In this age of social media it’s so important to make an effort to talk to others face to face. So for those who would like a bit of real social interaction simply sit at a ‘Chatter & Natter’ table at Squire’s and you can talk to other customers.

I believe a short conversation with another human can really brighten your day.

There will be Chatter & Natter tables every Tuesday morning at Squire’s Café Bars, plus other days throughout the week too - simply look out for the signs on the tables. www.thechattycafe.co.uk www.squiresgardencentres.co.uk

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Silver Grapevine Distribution Areas The full list of towns and villages covered in the printed magazine and on the website are listed below: Ashtead, Bookham, Chessington, Claygate, Cobham, Downside, Effingham, Epsom, Epsom Downs, Esher, Ewell, Fetcham, Hersham, Hinchley Wood, Horsley, Leatherhead, Molesey, Ockham, Oxshott, Stoke D’Abernon, Stoneleigh, Thames Ditton, Walton on Thames, Weybridge and Worcester Park.

Meet Nikki Vine and Genevieve Arlidge I started the Family Grapevine group of magazines in 1995 when my son was 6 years old.

Almost 25 years on I have decided that I would like to provide the same sort of service for the active over 60’s as I am now one of them myself.

In 1997 I joined Nikki as an editor of the Family Grapevine and still love publishing this magazine in the Mid Surrey area. I was brought up in Cobham and have watched the ‘village’ and surrounding areas change and evolve over the years.

I am aware that it is sometimes difficult to find things to do that includes our age group and it is easy to feel isolated.

Now as I speed towards 3 score year and 10, I feel it’s time to branch out from the young focus of the Family Grapevine and add another string to my bow!

My hope is that the magazine will help you to find activities, classes, places to go and events so you can continue to have a fun and active life.

Nikki and I have researched information for Silver Grapevine with renewed vigour and interest and are very excited about its future.

Please get in touch and let us know what you think about our new magazine. Which sections do you like, what can we add next time? We look forward to hearing from you

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Local Businesses and Services 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 Epsom and Ewell, Old Town Hall (next to new Town Hall), 0300 330 1164

Delicatessen and Catering

Good Elf!

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

Home Cooking Party Food Ready Meals

Esher, Harry Fletcher House, near Civic Centre, 01372 464770 Leatherhead, Advice Line, The Georgian House, High Street, 0344 411 1444 Molesey, Tues and Thurs 10-12.30pm, Joseph Palmer Centre, (Esher Tel. number), 01372 464770 Walton, Weybridge and Hersham CAB, Weybridge Centre for the Community,Thursday am, 0300 330 1179 Walton-on-Thames, one Tuesday each month, 01932 248660

Community Policing, Crime Prevention Community Safety Officers, Epsom and Ewell, 01372 732000

42 Station Road, Stoke D’Abernon 01932 860572

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Bookham - Fridays 10.15-11.30am, The Old Barn Hall, Church Road, Just turn up Cobham - Fourth Saturday of the month, Leg O’ Mutton Field, 9.30am-2pm, Just turn up

Crimestoppers, 0800 555 111

Epsom - 1st Sunday of every month, 9.30-1.30pm. Market Place, High Street, Just turn up

Domestic Violence, if you are in immediate danger, dial 999

Leatherhead - Each Thursday and Saturday 8am-3pm, High Street, Just turn up

EMERGENCY ONLY, 999

Leatherhead - Martha’s Market, Leatherhead Parish Church Hall, Friday mornings, 01372 374914

Epsom and Ewell Community Alarm Service, 01372 732000 Surrey Police, non emergencies, 101 Victim Support for Surrey, free and confidential help to victims of crime, 0808 168 9274

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

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Walton-on-Thames - 1st Saturday of each month, 9.30am - 2pm, The Heart, Just turn up Did you know...the phrase Acid Test is derived from the tests that the goldsmiths used during the 18th century to check the purity of gold.

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Grandparents Page As our new magazine takes shape, we will be introducing various new categories and one of those will be for Grandparents and those older adults who routinely look after children. Ideas have been brought over from our Family Grapevine website and are found on the Places To Visit in Surrey page (www.thefamilygrapevine.co.uk/mid-surrey/places-to-visit-in-surrey). Here is a starter list of great places to go! Please check opening days and times before you travel.

Bocketts Farm Park, Fetcham.

Bocketts Farm is a working family farm with lots of animals to see and play areas inside and out, suitable for all weathers.

01372 363764 British Wildlife Centre, Lingfield Over 40 species of native wildlife. Open various days, see their website or call 01342 834658 Chessington World of Adventures Zoo with over 1000 animals, Sealife Centre and Theme Park with over 40 rides and attractions, see website for opening days and times or call 0871 663 4477

Living Planet Centre, Woking Free interactive exhibition that brings the wild to life. Discover more about the wonders of the natural world and WWF’s work.

For opening days and times see their website or call 01483 426444 Surrey Hills Llamas, Hambledon Llama trekking in the outstanding natural beauty of the Surrey Hills with these wonderful animals. Summer and Winter Treks. We are very sorry but we cannot accept children under the age of 8.

See website for more detail 01428 682883

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Local Businesses and Services Food Banks

Hersham Library, 01483 543599

Bookham, Baptist Church, Lower Road, 01372 811313

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

Cobham,The United Church, Stoke Road, Tuesdays, noon-1.30pm, 01932 450282

Horsley Library, 01483 543599

Epsom, Epsom Methodist Church, Ashley Road, Fridays 2-4pm, 020 8786 8221

Leatherhead Library, 01483 543599 Molesey Library, 01483 543599

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

Old Malden Library, near Worcester Park, 020 8547 5006

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

Stoneleigh Broadway Library, 01483 543599

Foodbank Vouchers, enquiries in Mole Valley area, 01372 813332 Foodbank Vouchers, enquiries in the Elmbridge area, 020 3328 0243 Hersham, St Peter’s Church, Burwood Road, Mondays 3-5pm and Tues 2-4pm, 07745 256753 Leatherhead, North Leatherhead Community Centre, Kingston Rd, Saturdays 10-11.15, 020 8786 8221 Walton-on-Thames, St Johns Church, The Furrows, Thurs and Fri 11am-1pm, 07745 256748

Libraries Ashtead Library, 01483 543599 Bookham Library, 01483 543599 Bourne Hall Library and Information Centre, Ewell, 01483 543599 Cobham Library, 01483 543599 Dittons Library (Thames Ditton and Long Ditton), 01483 543599 Epsom Library, The Ebbisham Centre, 01483 543599

Surrey Library Information Service, whatever the subject, contact us on, 01483 543599 Tattenhams Library, Epsom Downs, 01483 543599 Walton-on-Thames Library, 01483 543599 Weybridge Library, 01483 543599 Worcester Park Library, 020 8337 1609

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

Esher Library, 01483 543599

Elmbridge Borough Council, Esher Civic Centre, 01372 474474

Ewell Court Library, Lakehurst Road, 01483 543599

Epsom and Ewell Borough Council, Epsom Town Hall, 01372 732000

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Local Businesses and Services Free Debt Advice, Help via Christian’s Against Poverty, 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 Mole Valley District Housing Association, 01306 885001 Surrey County Council Information Line, 03456 009 009

Residents Associations Bookham Residents Association, 0300 030 9890 Fetcham Residents’ Association, 07833 620744 Leatherhead Residents’ Association, 01372 813013

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

Brain Teasers...

1: What occurs once in every minute, twice in every moment, yet never in a thousand years?

2: What gets wetter as it dries?

3: I build bridges of silver and crowns of gold. Who am I? Answers on page 20

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Help and Support Specific Medical Conditions

Bereavement Support

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

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

Claygate stroke support exercise class, Claygate Centre for the Community, 01372 463476

Claygate Bereavement Café, Holy Trinity Church, Church Road, 01372 463603

Communication Therapy, Conversation Boxes, Wellbeing Day Care, Epsom, 01372 727583 Epsom Stroke Café, for stroke survivors and carers, Longmead Comm. Centre, 07515 596888 Love Me Love My Mind, mental health charity, supporting all in Epsom community, 01372 721518 Memory Therapy, Japanese memory/ crossword puzzles, Wellbeing Day Care, Epsom, 01372 727583 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 for the Community, 01372 463476 Parkinson’s Group, Weybridge Centre, 01932 844391 Sight for Surrey, supporting and enabling people with vision impairment, 01372 377701 Specialist memory loss group, Hersham Community Centre, 01372 474547 Stroke Group, Walton Centre for the Community, 01932 247549 Topic of Cancer, support for those with cancer and supporters, Bookham, 01372 456025

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Cobham Bereavement Café, Cobham United Church, Stoke Road, 01932 586988 Cruse Bereavement Care, Epsom, Ewell, Mole Valley Branch, 020 8393 7238 Cruse Bereavement Care, helpline, 0808 808 1677 East Molesey Bereavement Café, St Mary’s Café, St Mary’s Road, 020 8941 5901 Epsom Bereavement Support, Epsom Methodist Church, 01372 728535 Ewell Bereavement Café, St Mary’s Church Hall, 020 8393 2643 Fetcham Bereavement Café, 1st Wednesday monthly, St Mary’s Church Hall, 01372 375000 Jigsaw4U, a charity supporting bereaved families, 020 8687 1384 Surrey East Cruse Bereavement Care, local helpine, 01737 772834 Tattenham Corner Bereavement Café, St Mark’s Church, 01737 353011 Thames Ditton Bereavement Café, St Nicholas’s Church Hall, Summer Road, 020 8398 9641 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 Answers to the Brain Teasers on page 19 1: The letter M 2: A towel 3: A dentist

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Independent Living Household Help, Companionship and Transport Services

Could you do with a helping hand?

Age UK Surrey, Help at Home, housework, gardening, companionship, 01483 503414

Talk to Extra Help for the complete solution

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 Wheel of Care, help for any person in West Horsley who is in need of assistance, 01483 281703

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

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 £12 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

Assisted Bathing, Epsom, 01372 720563 Astor Care and Nursing Agency, live in, live out, respite care, 01483 797950 Classic Home Care Services, live in, live out and respite care, 020 8393 7117 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 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

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Independent Living Care at Home continued

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

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

Nursing Care Agencies Advantage Nursing Agency Limited, nursing services and home care, 01737 213855

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 and assistive equipment, + accessible holidays, 01372 841100 QEF Mobility Services, driving and 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

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

Retirement Community Nonsuch Abbeyfield, see advert on page 17

Carers Support Group Action for Carers Surrey, information for carers, enabling them to have a voice, 0303 040 1234 Connect, group for carers and partners living with dementia, Effingham, 01372 457987 Crossroads Care Surrey, support for carers including respite breaks, 01372 869970

Are you looking for staff for your agency or care home? Or seeking volunteers to help your business?

Why not advertise in the Silver Grapevine?

Our rates start at £35 per issue (4 months) Discounts are applicable for booking multiple issues

Please call Nikki on 01749 678393 Genevieve on 01372 209200 or email group@thesilvergrapevine.co.uk

At twenty we worry about what others think of us.

At forty we don’t care about what others think of us.

At sixty we discover they haven’t been thinking about us at all.

—Anon

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Volunteering • Education

Volunteers help guide visitors in the house, work on conservation projects and carry out vital administrative work. They get their hands dirty in the gardens and work on the estate to help protect wildlife and woodland. There’s even a team working behind the scenes – mending deckchairs, filling potholes, creating installations for children’s trails and more.

Some of the volunteers at Polesden Lacey have shared with us why they dedicate their time there.

For Sue, a volunteer in the cut flower garden, it’s about teamwork: “Camaraderie at its best is what volunteering means to me”.

Penny has volunteered at Polesden for more than a decade: “It’s given me the chance to meet a wonderful variety of people. I’m lucky to be able to wear a beautiful Edwardian costume for special events, which really brings the place to life and is always great fun.”

© National Trust 2019. Registered Charity no. 205846.

Photography © National Trust Images/Mark Wigmore

Polesden Lacey, a National Trust property nestled within the Surrey Hills, was the weekend party house of Edwardian socialite Dame Margaret Greville. Mrs Greville left the property to the National Trust for ‘the largest number of people to have enjoyment thereof’. Today the team at Polesden Lacey work hard to extend that welcome as widely as they can. It wouldn’t be possible without the dedication of more than 850 people who volunteer their time for the charity.

Looking for your next adventure?

“Volunteering at Polesden Lacey never fails to lift my spirits, there are opportunities galore.

It is absolutely one of the best things I have ever done.”

Amanda, volunteer at Polesden Lacey Email: plvolunteering@polesdenlacey.co.uk These are the places that make us.

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Keith went to a volunteering coffee morning with his wife: “I always had a desire to be a better gardener, so wandered over to the ‘gardening’ table. It seemed fascinating and I thought Mondays would be a whole heap better in the garden at Polesden Lacey than at work.”

Elmbridge Volunteer Centre, Central Surrey Voluntary Action, 01372 463587

Franki volunteers in the gardens as well as putting her theatre skills to work, creating costumes: “This summer’s highlight was reincarnating Harry Smith, Mrs Greville’s Head Gardener, explaining to groups of children what working as a gardener in Mrs Greville’s time meant and how important the gardens were to her.

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

If you’re interested in finding out more about volunteering at Polesden Lacey, why not get in touch? Email PLVolunteering@nationaltrust.org. uk or call 01372 452048.

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Epsom Volunteer Centre, Central Surrey Voluntary Action, 01372 722911

Adult Learning Centres North Surrey Adult Learning, many varied courses, Esher and Molesey venues, 0300 200 1044

Language Classes French Club Epsom Ewell conversation, expert speakers, films and music, 07903 544546

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Social Groups Men’s Social Groups Epsom and Ewell Men’s Group, meet likeminded men and share activities, 65+, 01372 732463 Leatherhead Probus Club, fellowship for retired men, 07947 361406 Men’s Breakfasts, occasional social meetings with speaker, St Andrew’s Oxshott, 01372 842071

Hinchley Wood Fellowship, monthly meetings at Hinchley Wood Secondary School, 020 8398 9095 Leatherhead and District Lions Club, Leatherhead, 01372 274618 Lunch Club for those generally on their own, Churchgate House Centre, Cobham, 01932 867883

Men’s Shed, The King’s Centre, Chessington, 020 8391 5522

Lunch Club, St Andrews Hall, Oxshott, for over 60’s on their own, 2nd /4th Weds., 01372 842005

Probus Club of the Bookhams, 01372 450908

Oxshott Club, indoor sports and social club, Oakshade Road, 01372 842232

St Mary’s Men’s Group, Fetcham, ad hoc meetings, for more information contact, 01372 375000

Phoenix Social Club, for over 60s, The King’s Centre, Chessington, 020 8391 5522

The Armada Probus Club, Bookham and Leatherhead, 01372 459461

Retirement Fellowship Leatherhead, monthly talks, events, Fetcham Village Hall, 01372 373484

Mixed Men and Women’s Social Groups

Rotary Club of Ashtead, weekly meetings, 01372 275860

Ashtead Friendship Centre, social meetings, Peace Memorial Hall, 01372 274288 Ashtead Over 60’s Lunch Club, weekly, Ashtead Peace Memorial Hall, 01372 813276 Chatty Café, chatter and natter tables, see website for locations, 07465 966597

Rotary Club of Leatherhead, the Police Federation Building HQ, weekly meetings, 07753 821964 St George’s Christian Centre, Ashtead, 3 day holiday club, over 75’s, July/Aug, 01372 813200

Coffee Corner, Wednesdays 9-11am, St Andrew’s Church Hall, Oxshott, Just drop in

St Mary’s Coffee Morning, 3rd Thursday of the month, drop-in, Fetcham, 01372 375000

Crafts and board games, for over 75’s, alternate months, St George’s, Ashtead, 01372 813200

St Peters Fellowship, friendship and companionship, Hersham, 07500 265304

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

T4U, afternoon tea and conversation, Churchgate House Centre, Cobham, 01932 867883 The Arts Society, Leatherhead, monthly lectures on a wide variety of subjects, 01372 376640 Time for Tea, Leatherhead Methodist Church Hall, 1st Friday monthly, 2.30-4.30pm, 01372 362145

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Social Groups Women’s Social Groups Ashtead Evening Townswomen’s Guild, 4th Wednesday of each month, 01372 27263 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, 01483 233230 Buckland Women’s Club, Chessington Methodist Church Hall, 020 8391 5362 Chessington Cake and Community, Hook Centre Library Café, Thursdays, 9.30am, Just turn up Grans Coffee Club, Weybridge Centre, 01932 844391 Hook and Chessington WI, 2nd Thursday of the month, Southborough Parish Hall, 020 8397 2885

The 8 O’Clock Circle Ladies Group Chessington The 8 O’Clock Circle Ladies Group was established over 40 years ago. We are a group of lively ladies of 60 plus, who meet on the 1st and 3rd Thursday evenings of the month in Chessington.

As well as inviting interesting speakers to our meetings on a range of subjects, we have outings, theatre trips and other events of interest to our members. New members are always welcome.

We can be contacted on 020 8397 1559.

Photo of members enjoying a craft evening

Ladies Friendship Group, Oxshott Village Hall, first Tuesday of the month, 01372 843113

WI (Women’s Institute), Little Bookham Hall, 01372 452250

Mole Valley WI (Fetcham), something for everyone, 01372 602134

Women’s Breakfasts, St Andrew’s Oxshott, 01372 842071

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

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Don’t Look a Gift Horse in the Mouth!

This proverb is based on the fact that a horse’s value is determined by his age, which, in turn, can be roughly determined by an examination of his teeth.

The message conveyed is that a gift should be appreciated for the thought and spirit behind it, not according to its value.

St. Jerome (400AD), who never accepted payment for his writings, first used the phrase in reply to his literary critics. His exact words were reputed to be “Never inspect the teeth of a gift horse.”

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Our Advertisers • Places to Visit A HUGE thank you to those advertisers and contributors who are supporting our FIRST issue of the Silver Grapevine (Next issue March 2020)

Dancing, Various Styles SteprightDance - page 6 Helen Otway - page 7

Fitness and Exercise

Elmbridge Borough Council - page 9, 14 Principle 6 Pilates - page 11

Flower Arranging and Clubs

A Selection Of Places To Visit (many more on our website) 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, FREE entry, 01932 867387 Elmbridge Museum, story of the area since prehistoric times and more, 01372 474568

Ikebana Sogetsu - page 10

Historical Royal Palaces, Hampton Court Palace, switchboard, 020 3166 6000

Swimming

CB Swimming Ltd - page 12

Horton Country Park, Epsom nature reserve, free to wander, 01372 732000

Social Groups

JGF Passenger Boats, Cruises on the Thames, 01932 253374

Chatter and Natter - page 14 The 8 O’Clock Ladies Circle - page 26

Local Businesses

Gemini Print - page 2 Good Elf Fine Foods - page 16 New Neighbours - page 19

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

Household Help, Companionship and Transport

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

Extra Help Surrey East - page 21

The Medicine Garden, lots to see and do, Downside Road, Cobham, 01932 589536

Care At Home

Out Of Area Attractions

Mulberry Home Care - page 22

Box Hill Country Park, 01306 885502

Retirement Community

Nonsuch Abbeyfield (Hamptons International) - page 23

Volunteering

Polesden Lacey House and Garden (National Trust) - page 24

British Wildlife Centre, Newchapel, 01342 834658 Denbies Wine Estate, Dorking, 01306 876616 RHS Wisley (Gardens), wheelchair friendly, 01483 224234

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What’s On and Days Out December A Restless Nation, Riot and Disorder, Old Barn Hall, Bookham 3rd December 10am to noon From the middle ages onwards, public protest was not uncommon. This course examines the reasons why people took to the streets, both locally and nationally, the outcomes and who was involved.

0300 303 3464

Molesey Circular Walk

3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th and 31st December 10.30 to 11.30am One hour walk, meeting at Royal British Legion Club, St Mary’s Road, East Molesey, KT8 0ST. Use entrance next to No.4. Slow flat walk. WC and refreshments afterwards.

The Winter’s Tale at The Leatherhead Theatre

4th December The Winter’s Tale returns to cinemas this festive season. Watch the beautifully reimagined production, starring Dame Judi Dench, Kenneth Branagh and Jessie Buckley. 01372 365141

The Horne Section 2019: That’s How I Like My Tour, Dorking Halls 5th December 8pm They’ve had their own TV special at the London Palladium, they have an iTuneschart-topping podcast and now they’re touring the country; it’s the one and only Horne Section’s one and only 2019 Tour.

01306 881717

Mock Tudor Comedy Club at Riverhouse Barn Arts Centre

6th December 8pm This is unmissable comedy from one of the most dynamic and innovative comedians on the comedy circuit. Contact for more information. 01932 253354

A Night of Sondheim in the Green Room Theatre, Dorking

6th December 7.45pm A Night of Sondheim is a celebration of Stephen Sondheim’s work with songs like Losing My Mind, Being Alive and Send in the Clowns, plus some lesser known gems and many more! 01306 881717

Festive Fayre at Hampton Court Palace

6th and 7th December 10am to 6pm 8th December 10am to 4.30pm Eat, drink and be merry as the Hampton Court Palace courtyards are transformed into a food-lover’s Christmas wonderland at the Festive Fayre 2019. 020 3166 6000

‘Sway with Buble’ Christmas Party Night at Denbies, Dorking

7th December 7.30 to 11.55pm Sparkling wine on arrival, 3 course served meal with wine. Coffee with festive bites. Join us for an evening of swing, jazz and party classics. 01306 876616

Enchanted Botanical Christmas at RHS Garden Wisley

7th December to 5th January RHS Garden Wisley transforms into a winter wonderland once more this festive season with its Glow 2019 light spectacular.

01483 224234

An evening with Howard Dee at St Barnabas Church, Epsom

7th December 7.30pm Enjoy a magical evening in the company of local professional singer Howard Dee. 01372 417813

Charity Christmas Tree Sale at Scout HQ on London Road, Ewell 7th and 8th December 9am to 4pm 4th Ewell (Nonsuch) Scout Group is holding a sale of fresh UK grown Christmas trees in order to raise funds for the Group

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What’s On and Days Out Christmas Crochet Bunting Workshop at Chessington Garden Centre

5 Day Gift Market Christmas Market, Bourne Hall, Ewell

Carols at Sainsburys, Epsom

Christmas Wreath Making at Boxhill

7th December Run by local craftswoman Helen Godsmark this will be a fantastic chance to get creative and get into that Christmas spirit.

01372 725638

7th December 10 to 11.30am Please support our own EMEF choir as we greet shoppers and raise funds. Carols in aid of Epsom Medical Equipment Fund.

Walton Folk - Lucy Ward: Winter Solstice at Riverhouse Barn Arts Centre, Walton-on-Thames 8th December 12.15pm Join BBC award winning singer songwriter Lucy Ward for an afternoon of solstice magic, woven from festive song and traditions ages old.

01932 253354

The Weybridge Christmas Market

8th December 11.30am to 2.30pm Come to our fabulous Christmas Market!

There will be lots of fun, stalls for your Christmas shopping, gifts, decorations, food and drink! Christ the Prince of Peace Hall in Portmore Way, Weybridge

Christmas Opening at Leith Hill Place 8th December 11am to 4pm The house will be beautifully dressed in winter greenery and the fires will be crackling in the grates. Christmas carols, festive sweet treats to welcome Christmas.

01306 711685

Christmas Flower Arranging Workshop at Leith Hill Place

9th December 11am to 3pm Learn the art of flower arranging to make a fantastic Christmas table display from local florist Vickie, The Surrey Hills Florist. All materials included. 0344 249 1895

10th to 14th December 10am to 5pm Come and get your Christmas gifts! Stalls are carefully selected to bring a variety of wonderful gift options to you. Cheap and easy parking and free entry to the market.

10th December 10am to 3pm Make a beautiful Christmas door wreath using foliage gathered from Box Hill. All materials included. Soup and a roll for lunch, tea, coffee and mince pies are provided.

Booking essential. 01372 220644

Who ‘sleighed’ Santa? at Denbies Wine Estate, Dorking

12th December 7.30pm until 12 midnight Cellar Murder Mystery Party Night. Deadly drinks reception, 3 course served meal with wine. Coffee with festive bites and once the culprit has been caught, DJ & disco.

01306 876616

Annual Christmas Entertainment at Riverhouse Barn Arts Centre, Walton-on-Thames

14th December 7pm Featuring Martin Jenkins and guests. Expect songs, readings, music and maybe a mince pie! 01932 253354

Snow Angel Concert at Leatherhead Methodist Church

14th December 7.30 to 9.30pm Join Ian Assersohn and Leatherhead Choral Society for a celebration of winter in this concert of shimmeringly beautiful songs and carols inspired by the season. 01372 362145

Masked Ball at Denbies Wine Estate

14th December 7.30pm until midnight 3 course served meal with wine. Coffee with festive bites. Live music from the dance band ‘Ross Mitchell Combo’. Cellar disco with boogie nights DJ. 01306 876616

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What’s On and Days Out Dance with Dementia at Fetcham Village Hall

Enchanted Botanical Christmas at RHS Garden Wisley

Annual Christmas Concert at St Martin’s Parish Church, Epsom

The Elvis Years: The Story Of The King at Dorking Halls

14th December An afternoon of good music, dancing and all round smiles. Fundraising event and a chance for memories to be made.

07555 384169

21st December 7.30pm Join Epsom Choral Society for their Annual Christmas Concert.

Winter Walkies at Claremont Landscape Gardens, Esher

21st December 10.15am to 11.15am Bring your dog to Claremont for a festive walk in their best canine Christmas costume!

Free event but normal admission charges apply. 01372 467806

The Nutcracker at St. Michael’s The Sanctuary, Ewell 21st December 4 to 6pm Come and join the Waldegrave Ensemble Wind Quintet for a variety of Christmas themed music. 07734 680252

New Year’s Eve Celebration at Denbies Wine Estate, Dorking

31st December 7.30pm until 1am 4 course served meal followed by coffee and festive bites. Wine to accompany the meal with sparkling wine at midnight. Music throughout the meal from vocalist Noelle Vaughn. DJ & Disco. 01306 876616

January Molesey Circular Walk

7th, 14th, 21st and 28th January 10.30 to 11.30am One hour walk, meet at Royal British Legion Club, St Mary’s Road, East Molesey, Slow flat walk. WC and refreshments afterwards.

7th December to 5th January RHS Garden Wisley transforms into a winter wonderland once more this festive season with its Glow 2019 light spectacular.

01483 224234

4th January 7.30pm With nostalgic film footage and over twelve costume changes, this glittering two-hour production features classic hits including That’s Alright Mama, Suspicious Minds, It’s Now or Never, Heartbreak Hotel, Blue Suede Shoes, Hound Dog, Love Me Tender, If I Can Dream and many more! 01306 881717

Adult ghost tours at Hampton Court Palace

5th January 7.3opm and 12th, 19th, 26th January 6.30 and 7.30pm An evening walking tour with stories of ghosts and paranormal activity at Hampton Court Palace. Adult ghost tours.

020 3166 6000

Lunchtime Concert, Riverhouse Barn Arts, Walton-on-Thames 8th January 1pm Angela Hicks (soprano) Toby Carr (lute and theorbo). Songs from the 16th and 17th century by Monteverdi, Campion, Dowland and Purcell. 01932 253354

Barbican String Quartet, Dorking

12th January 3 to 5.30pm Barbican String Quartet present works by Haydn, Berg and Schubert. 01306 740619

Ceramic Succulent Pots Workshop at Chessington Garden Centre

12th January Jo Hannah will demonstrate a soft slab building technique to produce a colourful pot.

01372 725638

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What’s On and Days Out Hugh Crozier’s Incomparables at Epsom Playhouse

Close Up Magic at Epsom Playhouse

13th January 8pm A great evening of Jazz. One of the best exponents of Jelly Roll Morton style of piano.

01372 742555

25th January 7.30pm Audiences get to experience the magic in an informal, close up setting, often taking part themselves and witnessing the impossible from only inches away. 01372 742555

Screaming Blue Murder Comedy Club at Dorking Halls

Jewellery Making Workshop at Chessington Garden Centre

Close-Up Show, Leatherhead Theatre

25th January We are welcoming back local jewellery artisan Sally Greenwood in this exciting jewellery making workshop. Learn the skills and techniques needed to create your own personalised jewellery pieces. 01372 725638

17th January 8.30pm Enjoy some of the hottest new talent on the comedy circuit at our popular comedy club.

01306 881717

17th January 7.30pm Close-up magic, trickery and sleight of hand, featuring world class magicians from The Magic Circle. Three performers will amaze and entertain from just inches away.

01372 365141

Make a Granny Stripe Workshop at Chessington Garden Centre 18th January Learn to crochet with Helen from In The Loop! Especially for beginners.

01372 725638

Susie Dent Presents The Secret Life of Words at Epsom Playhouse

20th January 7.30pm Take a journey into the curious, unexpected, and downright surreal origins of the words we use every day. Susie will retell the adventures that lie hidden within such words as lasagne (involving a chamber pot).

01372 742555

Stephen K Amos at Epsom Playhouse 22nd January 8pm Bringing achingly funny anecdotes, hilarious takes on the everyday and his infectious charm, Stephen K Amos will warm your cold, stiffened hearts. Join together with your fellow man and experience the universal language of laughter. 01372 742555

February Molesey Circular Walk 4th 11th 18th and 25th February 10.30 to 11.30am One hour walk, meeting at Royal British Legion Club, St Mary’s Road, East Molesey.

Use entrance next to No.4. Slow flat walk.

WC and refreshments afterwards.

Adult Ghost Tours at Hampton Court Palace 7th, 9th,16th February 6.30 and 7.30pm An evening walking tour with stories of ghosts and paranormal activity at Hampton Court Palace. Adult ghost tours.

020 3166 6000

Plant, Flower and Still Life Photography at Chessington Garden Centre 1st February If you appreciate the beauty in your plants and flowers and want to get some beautiful photos, then come along to a photography workshop to get the best out of your photography.

01372 725638

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What’s On and Days Out Barbican String Quartet at Dorking Halls

2nd February 3 to 5.30pm Barbican String Quartet present works

by Haydn, Bartók and Schumann.

01306 740619

Victorious at Epsom Playhouse

4th February 8pm Join award-winning musical comedy performer Hannah Brackenbury as she presents a joyful and poignant musical tribute to the late, great comedy genius Victoria Wood. 01372 742555

The New Foxtrot Serenaders at Leatherhead Theatre

5th February 7.30pm A celebration of the very best British Dixieland Jazz. This event is a fundraiser for The Leatherhead Revival Trust.

01372 365141

Modern Calligraphy Workshop at Chessington Garden Centre

8th February Fancy learning how to write beautifully? Due to popular demand, we welcome back Edlyl Asis for another fresh take on traditional calligraphy lettering. 01372 725638

Thinking Drinkers, Heroes of Hooch at Epsom Playhouse

14th February 8pm The award-winning experts reveal how alcohol has inspired pioneering explorers, politicians and painters in equal measure, from Plato and Picasso, to Nelson, Napoleon and Norm from Cheers. You’ll learn a lot, laugh a lot and don’t forget, you get five free drinks. 01372 742555

The Navy Lark at Epsom Playhouse 18th February 7.30pm The Navy Lark sees a cast of three bring to life three classic episodes from the much loved radio series which ran from 1959 - 1977. Originally featuring Leslie Phillips, Ronnie Barker and Jon Pertwee.

01372 742555

Fused Glass Flower Workshop at Chessington Garden Centre

22nd February On this 2 hour glass fusing course you will make a glass flower which can be placed in the garden or home. You will design your flower and then learn how to cut glass into petal shapes. 01372 725638

The Frog and Henry Jazz Band at Epsom Playhouse 10th February 8pm A String & Brass band playing really old dance-music, from New Orleans.

01372 742555

Toddlergedon at Epsom Playhouse

11th February 7.30 pm Join award-winning comedian and bestselling author Sam Avery (AKA The Learner Parent) for an evening of hilarious stand up. How do you raise a toddler with more attitude than Kanye West? Can you negotiate effectively with a pre-schooler who knows you’re clueless? 01372 742555

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So what do YOU think! We hope you have enjoyed looking through our first issue of the Silver Grapevine.

If you are 60 (ish) + and would like to learn something new, meet new people, develop a new interest-this is your one stop shop for local information!

Please check with the venue before travelling. Changes can occur and the editor accepts no responsibility for changes to information, either in print or on the website