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Contributors
Amy Marshall Caterham & District Horticultural Society Geraldine Holbourn Jonathan Bishop Pamela Green Sue Johnson Surrey Police Surrey Wildlife Trust Trevor Langley
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Front Cover & Pages 42 & 43 Mike Ambury
Next Issue Copy Date 8th November 2017 DISCLAIMER. All information published is correct according to those who supplied it and no responsibility is taken if it is not. Care is taken to ensure all advertisements are truthful and no liability is accepted for errors or emissions. Artwork is accepted on the understanding that there are no copyright restrictions.
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As you may recall, last month the editor Chantal Baker, told you that she and Matthew have sold The Caterham Link and the Kenley & Purley Link to my company, Grapevine Publications, and we decided to combine the two magazines into one . . . The Link. The main reason for doing this is that we feel it benefits everyone – advertisers and readers – to have one larger publication covering the same area as the two smaller ones. Our advertisers get a wider coverage without incurring additional expense, and our readers get access to more businesses and services. I hope you like the new look of the magazine. As with our other two publications we like to use eye-catching photos for the front cover. The rather gorgeous chap on the front this month was right outside my office window merrily munching on apple-blossom, when my husband (our resident photographer) took this photograph. We also like to have local writers contribute to the magazines, and this month we’ve had great articles from the Surrey Wildlife Trust, The Surrey Police and the Caterham & District Horticultural Society. As we are still building up our panel of contributors, we’ve “borrowed” a few articles from our other publications, but would much prefer to have these from local writers. So, if you would like to contribute items about the local area, history, organisations, etc., please do get in touch. I hope you enjoy reading this first issue of The Link, and if you'd like to advertise, go online to www.grapevine publications.co.uk where you will find details of the advert sizes and relevant rates, or give me a call. And that’s all from me this month, so until next time, keep happy and healthy.
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TANDRIDGE ART SOCIETY
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FROGLANDS PURRFECTION CATTERY
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CATERHAM OXTED & GODSTONE LIONS CLUB
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MILLER CENTRE
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HOMEOPATHY
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REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY
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ALM FITNESS
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CATERHAM COMMUNITY CHOIR
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SURREY WILDLIFE TRUST
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ESSENDENE LODGE SCHOOL
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APPLE TIME
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1ST CATERHAM SCOUTS CHRISTMAS POST
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WHAT'S ON IN NOVEMBER
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MIXED WINE MATTERS
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CATERHAM & DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY
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RSPCA CHRISTMAS FIAR
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ROTARY CLUB CRAFT FAIR
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OUR LAND GIRLS
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CHRISTMAS MARKET
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COFFEE BREAK
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COMMUNITY CONTACTS
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CATERHAM DENE HOSPITAL CHRISTMAS FAIR
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Please visit our website www.froglands commitment to the comfort of the cats The cattery itself is situated in an attractive garden I understand the importance of being able to leave your purrfectioncattery.co.uk to view our Care is taken to ensure that all cats staying left in care, Chrisyou said:can “Froglands setting with colourfulgallery flowers, treessome that of the cather somewhere be sure they will be given the of shrubs photos, and and read at Froglands Purrfection Cattery have been Purrfection is acare brandinnew cattery that attract birds and butterflies. It is also fully very best luxury accommodation, allowing you many testimonials fromequipped our customers, fullyofvaccinated, with up-to-date annual provides a caring catholiday boardingwith service. with heating, lightingand andifsecurity cameras too. around to enjoy your complete peace mind. Our you would like to look boosters. 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1 Cat per day per pen = £11.00 + 20% = £13.20
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2 Cats per day per pen = £16.00 (must be from same family) + 20% = £19.20
Christmas Day & Boxing Day – closed for both drop off & pick up New Years Eve – drop off by appointment between 9 am and 12 noon New Years Day – closed for drop off and pick up Both drop off & pick up days will be charged in full There will be an added supplement on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Eve & New Year’s Day of 20% Daily Prices are as normal plus 20% on days as above
Family pen per day = £26.00 (maximum 4 cats & must be from same family) +20% = £31.20 There is a minimum booking of 3 days plus 50% none returnable deposit is required as normal to confirm a booking & receipt of completed forms. Any bookings received where deposit is not paid will be deemed as a provisional enquiry and this could mean loss of booking. Full balance payment will be required via bank transfer 1 day prior to collection or cash on collection day. If you wish to pay by bank transfer, please request the bank details which will be emailed to you.
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Caterham Oxted & Godstone Lions Club District 105SE England
Celebrating 100 years of Lions serving their communities
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OGs have always supported the work that is carried out by St Catherine’s Hospice and this year was able to donate £1000 towards their Creative Therapy programme which is led by a professional artist. The programme aims to develop a patient’s self-esteem and to help them, among other things, to create memory boxes for their relatives. The Club also presented the Hospice with 100 bulbs which will add early colour to its garden. The bulbs were given to mark the 100 years of Lions Clubs International. The Children’s Trust at Tadworth was also presented with a hundred bulbs. In June last year many residents of Caterham on the Hill suffered the consequences of terrible flooding which meant that many had to leave their homes. Through a donation of several thousands of pounds, the Club has been able to help victims get their homes back in order and to replace things such as carpets, computers and even share in the cost rebuilding a wall. At the end of the school year Lion President Ian Macaulay and wife Lynne attended Oxted School’s Senior Prize Giving and presented a book token to the value of £100 to Hannah Belok who is going to Oxford to study maths. The prize is given in memory of the late Lion Arthur Sambles who was a mathematician. The next event being organised by the Club is an English Dinner Evening at the White Hart Barn on 18th November. There will be a three course dinner served,
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and entertainment will be the close harmony quartet from Vocal Dimension which featured in BBC One’s “Pitch Battle”. The licenced bar will open at 7pm with the event starting at 7.30pm. Tickets are £13 and can be obtained from John Quincey on 01883 742680 or from Tony Skilbeck on 01883 335945. And a little early, but here are the proposed dates for our Christmas Float collections in December: • Clacket Lane: Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd • Morrison’s in Oxted: Saturday 9th & Sunday 10th • Tesco at Caterham: Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th The proposed house to house collections are: • • • • • •
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he principle of treating ‘like with like’ dates back to Hippocrates (460 – 377 BC) but in its current form homeopathy has been used worldwide for more than 200 years. It recognises that all symptoms of ill health are an expression of disharmony within the whole person – and that it is the patient that needs treating, not the disease. Homeopathy was founded by a German doctor called Samuel Hahnemann (1745 – 1843). He was shocked by the harsh medical treatments of the day which included blood-letting, purging and the use of poisons such as arsenic. Hahnemann was also a translator and it was while he was translating a medical book that he noticed that the action of quinine was such that it could cause symptoms similar to malaria, and yet it was used to treat that condition. He began to think about the idea of curing conditions with what he called ‘similars.’ For instance, homeopaths cure rashes with medicines made from stinging nettles and colds and hay fever are treated by tablets made from alum sepia (red onion). Many substances used – like belladonna (deadly nightshade) – are poisonous if taken in their raw state. Homeopathic medicines contain only a tiny trace of the original materials used and are totally safe. It is important to buy medication from a homeopath or reputable supplier. Never attempt to make your own – you could end up doing more harm than good.
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When you visit a homeopath for the first time, he or she will take a detailed case history in order that they can build up a complete picture of you as a person. Questions asked might include things like: • Do you prefer hot or cold drinks? • What sort of music do you listen to? • What do you worry about? • Which parts of your body are affected when you get stressed? The initial consultation may take an hour or longer and the homeopath will decide, based on the answers you have given, which medication is best to try first. A few useful remedies for common conditions are: Arnica (tablets or cream) for bruises. Never use on an open wound. Belladonna for sunburn or sunstroke Ruta for eye strain Apis for wasp stings and cystitis Nux vomica for hangovers When using homeopathic medicine, follow the instructions carefully. For best results, don’t eat, drink or clean your teeth for fifteen minutes before and after taking tablets.
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his years wreath laying ceremony at our historic and famous fighter airfield will be held at the RAF Kenley Tribute on Sunday the 12th of November at 1.30pm The ceremony will be led by the Mayor of Croydon and the Chairman of Tandridge District Council. Representatives from other local organisations will include the City of London, The RAF Kenley Tribute Committee, Croydon South MP, Metropolitan Police, KENDRA, Councillors, All Saints Church Kenley, St Lukes Church Whyeleafe, Kenley Memorial Hall, KAFG, 450 Squadron Air Cadets, 615 VGS, RAFA and The GLA. All are welcome to this very moving occasion Mike Street Chairman RAF Kenley Tribute Committee
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ot body fat? While fat loss can be quite frustrating, these 7 strategies are proven to help you slim down fast, which is something that we all need with Christmas approaching. 1) Drink more Water Water is always a crucial element for proper bodily functions and even more so when fat loss is your goal. The conversion of fat into energy takes place in your liver and this process requires that you be well hydrated. Drinking plenty of water, at least 2 litres over the course of your day is a wonderful goal to aim for. This goal is easily met when you get into the habit of sipping water throughout the day, coupled with drinking a full glass before meals, upon waking and before bed. 2) Cut out Alcohol This fat loss tip is always met with groans (especially difficult
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over the festive season), but despite its unpopularity it remains one of the most effective. The first reason that alcohol should be cut out in order to lose fat is that it’s filled with empty calories. These are simple sugars that taste great but add up quickly as stored fat in all the wrong places. The second reason that alcohol should be cut out is that the simple energy that your body derives from the alcohol will be used as energy long before your fat stores are tapped, making it impossible to reduce body fat on days when alcohol is consumed. That should be incentive enough for you to put down your glass and reach for some water. 3) Do a Variety of Cardio Variety is key when it comes to the cardio side of your routine. Getting in calorie-burning activities is crucial to quickly
eliminating fat stores. We no longer believe that long cardio sessions are the holy grail of fat loss – but getting your body moving with calorie-burning activities is a wonderful way to intensify your fat loss results. The great thing about cardio activities is that these can and should be fun! Hiking, biking, swimming, jogging, brisk walking – any activity that requires you to move your body for a decent duration of time and break a nice sweat in the process. 4) Cut out Processed Junk This is one of the easiest ways to quickly and effectively reduce body fat, and yet it is met with such resistance. Why? Why is it so difficult for us to give up our packaged, processed snacks and treats? This is one obstacle that prevents most people from achieving the body that they want.
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muscle translates to a higher metabolism, which means that your body will naturally burn fat faster and more efficiently.
The best tip for successfully getting processed junk food out of your life is to have wholesome alternatives on hand while removing the junk food from your home. If you are a late night snacker, then be prepared by having fresh fruit, sliced vegetables, plain Greek yogurt or other wholesome snack replacements on hand. When your belly is full of wholesome snacks, it’s hard to care too much about the processed junk you missed out on. And soon you’ll learn to love how lean and energetic these healthier foods make you feel.
6) Use HIIT High Intensity Interval Training is a method that has been quite popular in the past decade – and for good reason. This advanced form of aerobics, when done correctly, is one of the most effective methods for burning fat. HIIT is achieved by performing short, intense bursts of aerobic intervals between less intense bouts of aerobics. For example, 2 minutes of walking followed by a 30 second sprint, done for 20 minutes.
7) Work with a Fitness Professional When your car needs new brakes, you take it the mechanic. When you wake up with a fever and sore throat, you go to the doctor. When your hair gets too long, you go to get it cut. When you need to reduce body fat, you . . . try to do it all on your own? That makes no sense. We all have our expertise and we rely on each other when in need. My expertise is fat loss. I’m passionate about helping all our clients get results, and our programmes have been proven effective. If you want to get in shape and are interested in one of our transformation programmes or would like to come along for a FREE trial, then go to www. almfitness.co.uk for more information. Alternatively call Amy on 07740 366419 or email amy@ almfitness.co.uk
5) Lift Weights You might consider this to be pretty obvious, but many people are still resistant to the idea that resistance training leads to fat loss. If you find yourself puzzled by the idea that lifting heavy things will reduce the layer of fat on your body, then allow me to explain. The act of lifting weights causes those targeted muscles to stimulate new muscle tissue growth. Now this doesn’t mean that your muscles are going to get noticeably larger (relax, ladies!) but it does mean that your muscle tissue will become tighter and more toned. The increase in The Link
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highly successful concert was held by the Caterham Community Choir on Saturday 7th October in aid of the Caterham Dene Hospital League Of Friends. A capacity audience enjoyed the variety of talented performances which included a choir from Whyteleafe Primary School, harpist Emilia Oliphant-Bobr, the Caterham U3A Recorder Group, Len Quinnell playing the ukulele, Flounders and Swoon (aka Ben and Geraint), Sarah and Katie Rose, and the Caterham Community Choir. Jean Mallory, the concert organiser and member of the choir, and the Caterham Dene Hospital League of Friends, would like to thank everyone who supported the concert and the local businesses and individuals who donated raffle prizes. The overall sum of over ÂŁ1800 raised at the concert will be used towards the purchase of a Liver Machine at the Hospital.
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The Trust wants bonfire night to be a safe night for all concerned – but especially hedgehogs. So it’s put together these top tips to help protect these prickly visitors:
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Help Hedgehogs this November!
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ith fireworks night looming, Surrey Wildlife Trust is appealing to all bonfire builders to think about hibernating hedgehogs when constructing and lighting their wood piles. Unfortunately bonfire night coincides with the season when small mammals are looking for cosy places to hide, which can be disastrous for wildlife. “A stack of dry wood and leaves piled up for a bonfire might look to a
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hedgehog like the perfect place to overwinter and sadly we fear many animals do perish in fires every year,” said Dawn Fielding, the Trust’s Wildlife Gardening Officer. “Gardeners love these adorable prickly creatures, as they eat bugs and slugs and are great for natural pest control. But hedgehogs are undergoing an unprecedented decline, with some experts recently warning of possible extinction within ten years! So it’s vitally important we all do what we can to protect them.”
• Consider piling material near the site of your fire and building your bonfire just before lighting. This will give small creatures less chance to move in. • Check your bonfire carefully before setting it on fire and remove any small inhabitants - rehome in a safe area away from dogs or cats, such as under a hedge or large bush and well away from your bonfire. • If you do have to build your bonfire beforehand, consider constructing a fence around it made of chicken wire, to help deter any mammals looking for a home. Hedgehogs were voted as the UK’s national species in 2013 but since the 1950s their numbers have seen a start-ling 95% decline. They’re disappearing from our landscape as fast as tigers are worldwide and there
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are thought to be fewer than a million left in the UK. The declining quality of hedgerows, over-management of parks and the loss of gardens to paving and decking have been partly to blame for the hedgehog’s decline. The increased use of chemicals in gardening and farming means there are fewer insects, slugs and snails for hedgehogs to eat. Adult hedgehogs travel up to two kilometres a night hunting for food and they need to be able to move between gardens and green spaces. You can help them by cutting a hedgehog-sized hole in your garden fence. Or why not build your own hedgehog house out of a wooden box or pile of logs or sticks with some warm dry straw or leaves inside?
fact sheet and stickers. The pack includes a personal message and makes a great gift for £25! The Trust has also set up a Hedgehog Hotspots campaign to survey numbers of hedgehogs in the county. Animal lovers are asked to keep an eye out for the prickly mammals and report their findings on a dedicated webpage, to help build a picture of species numbers in Surrey. The Trust is also working to conserve and create habitat for
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hedgehogs with its new ‘Hedgerow Heroes’ citizen science project. Volunteers are needed to help survey, monitor and conserve hedgerows and plant new ones. Why not help hedgehogs where you live by signing up as a volunteer? For more information on hedgehog adoptions, recording sightings and tips on how to help hedgehogs or to sign up as a Hedgerow Hero volunteer, visit the Trust’s website www.surreywildlifetrust.org. . . . /continued on page 32
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Thursday 9th November 10am - 4pm Craft Workshop: Flowers & Baskets Master two skills in one day - wet felting and making flowers and the art of creating a coiled basket. Venue: Nower Wood, Mill Way, Leatherhead, KT22 8QA Booking essential: Members £90, non-members £95 6.30pm - 8.30pm Thursday 9th November Astronomy Evening Witness stars and galaxies with Edenbridge & District Astronomers Club and their high powered telescopes. Venue: Bay Pond, Godstone, RH9 8DU Booking essential: Members £8, non-members £10
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Events at Surrey Wildlife Trust
Wild Things to do in November! Fantastic fungi, woodland walks, basket making and star gazing – there’s a fantastic mix of events at the Trust this November! There are plenty of events and courses to choose from and there’s something for all ages – so why not go wild this November? 10am - 12noon Saturday 4th November Croham Hurst Fungus Foray Enjoy the beauty of autumn and discover the amazing variety of colours and fungi on this ancient woodland walk. Venue: Meet at the junction of Croham Manor Road and Bankside, South Croydon Booking essential: Members FREE, non-members £10, children £2 (2 Adults + 3 children £20) 10am - 12noon Wednesday 8th November Wood You Like a Walk? A walk around the beautiful Staffhurst Wood. Discover a fantastic place to explore and learn about the local wildlife. Distance: 5 miles Venue: Car park off Grants Lane, Edenbridge TN8 6QR Booking essential: Members FREE, non-members £10, children £2 (2 Adults + 3 children £20) Lords Wood Quarry
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10am - 2pm Sunday 12th November Young Rangers Does your teenager have a passion for wildlife? Join us to learn survey techniques and practical conservation skills such as tree ID and firelighting. Suitable for ages 12-18. Venue: Nower Wood, Mill Way, Leatherhead. KT33 8QA Booking essential: Members £12.50, non-members £15 2pm - 4pm Sunday 19th November Lecture - Ancient Woodland Stimulate your mind with fascinating facts at our exciting lecture from a nationally recognised expert. Venue: Nower Wood, Mill Way, Leatherhead, KT22 8QA Booking essential: Members £8, non-members £10 10am - 3pm Tuesday 28th November Apple Tree Pruning Enhance your harvest by learning to prune your apple trees properly. Classroom session and practical experience. Venue: Pucks Oak Barn, The Street, Compton, GU3 1EG. Booking essential: Members £35, non-members £40 To book all our courses and events go to: www.surreywildlifetrust.org/whats-on Join Surrey Wildlife Trust! Surrey Wildlife Trust is the only charity solely concerned with the conservation of wildlife in the county – you can support its work by becoming a member. If you would like to help wildlife where you live, visit www.surreywildlifetrust.org or call 01483 795440 for further information.
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f you have an apple tree that has not been looked at for years, or one that has been pruned but you’re unsure what to do or how much to take off, here are some pruning techniques to point you in the right direction. Let’s start off with a tree that has not been pruned and look at ways to encourage better growth and increase yield. Apples trees that have not been touched for a long time suffer
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from air not circulating around the tree. A good way to tell if this is the case is to stand by the trunk of the tree and look up. What you’re looking for is sky. Back when I was a student we were told if you can’t throw your hat up and out of the top of the tree then how was air going to move around. And up to a certain point this is right. Also you are looking to take out any inward pointing or crossing branches. Once this is done it
Pruning a branch to set fruit Leaf buds look small and pointed; blossom buds are bigger and more rounded. If you pinch out the end of a branch it will put on what are called water shoots (a very strong upright growth with just leaf buds). By cutting the water shoots off at this time of the year to 3 to 5 buds, next year they will turn into blossom buds. To keep this up the tree would need to be pruned every year. Setting a branch Once a second year branch gets fruit the weight of the fruit pulls the branch over and makes it set at that angle. It will then normally grow a water shoot off this bend. If the tree is too low to walk under or mow near, this joint is the best place to take the branch back and still keep the weeping effect of the tree. If your tree has had a damaged branch and is a little one-sided, take a water shoot in its first or second year and use string to pull
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it over into the gap to create an umbrella shape. It will then set into this position. Things to be done in November in your garden ■■ With fruit trees put, grease bands around the trunk of your tree about two feet up. Follow the instructions on the box. Grease bands aim to stop the female codling moth laying its eggs near blossom before the fruit forms.
cover your compost, for example with a plastic sheet kept in place by something heavy like bricks. ■■ If the frost has not yet come this is a good time to jet wash patios and paths to help stop them getting slippery when wet. ■■ If you have any wooden garden furniture try and get it under cover to help protect it. ■■ If you are thinking about planting a hedge, now is the
time to do it as it is much cheaper to get what is called ‘Bare Root’ stock where hedging is grown in big numbers, and is lifted and not potted up. I would always recommend a bamboo cane and rabbit guard with each plant, even if you do not have a problem with rabbits, as the cane and guard will help support the plant during the winter from being flattened by strong winds or snow.
■■ Prune your roses and pick off this year’s leaves and burn them (do not compost them). I will cover more on this next month. ■■ Turn your compost over. The aim is to mix everything well to add moisture and air, both essential to speeding up the process. Try to move thick material, like roots, to the centre where it will break down quicker. Don’t forget to If you have an upcoming event please let me know. If you have a problem in the garden then please contact me and I will do my best to answer your questions. Are you interested in Foliation looking at any aspects of your garden from hard to soft landscaping, small to big projects? Get in touch with your questions or to discuss your garden project call my office number 01531 821336 or email: jonathan@foliation.co.uk The Link
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Autumn ancestry... a time of colour and plenty
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here is still a heady aroma of cider in the orchard as the last of the apples drop to the ground, there to be picked over by pheasants and blackbirds. The crop was heavy this year and there was no hope of using all the apples or the damsons, or even giving them away. With so much fallen fruit, walking in the orchard was a precarious business. I was in danger of sliding to the ground amongst the hornets and a hatch of very smart red admirals feasting on the fermenting pears. The hornets buzzed them continuously but I was never quite sure whether they were after the butterflies or the sugars from the fruit. Autumn is a wonderful time for foragers. Hedgerows are laden with fruit and berries. The wild damsons in my hedge have helped to keep up my five a day count for weeks. But the myrobalan plum has remained tantalisingly out of reach, frustrating as it makes the most wonderful jam. And any chance of me getting hazel The Link
nuts before the squirrels, is next to zero. Two puff balls (mushrooms) appeared on the back lawn along with a small forest of shaggy ink caps. A friend keeps pointing out the ones I can eat, but I’m afraid I’m still reticent about trying them. It is all too easy to get it wrong with grim consequences. One of the prettiest fungi - the red and white spotted fly agaric - is not all it seems; it causes hallucinations and has a substance in it which can make you very poorly indeed. I think I’ll stick to the mushrooms I buy. Responsible foraging is great fun but there are some rules to remember: never eat anything unless you are one hundred percent sure it is safe; always leave some behind for wildlife; minimise damage; do not pick anything rare or that is not abundant, always ask permission from the landowner, and finally, it is against the law to dig up any wild plant. Only take what you plan to eat.
Gardeners will be burning their fallen leaves and prunings now and others lighting bonfires on November 5th... please, look out for the hedgehogs that might be hibernating in them. Check your bonfires before lighting them, and should you find a prickly friend who has been munching through your slugs all year, find him somewhere cosy for the winter, and he will be there again next spring helping you win the war against those pesky molluscs. November sees the end of autumn, those wonderful colours of dying leaves as the chloroform fades from them . . . Article and photos by Geraldine Holbourn
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▪▪ Make sure your house looks occupied even when it isn’t. Use an automatic timer switch to turn interior lights on and off. ▪▪ Secure your garage and shed too – equipment kept inside can be just as tempting for a thief. ▪▪ Mark your property with an ultraviolet pen. ***** Reducing garage, shed and garden crime ▪▪ Use good quality fixings and a padlock to secure doors. ▪▪ Use anti-tamper screws in door hinges. ▪▪ If possible, lock any windows. ▪▪ Fit a mains or battery powered alarm. ▪▪ Use a forensic coding product to 'property mark' all valuable tools and equipment with your postcode/house number. ▪▪ If possible, secure lawnmowers and other valuable equipment to a shed or garage wall. ▪▪ Lock tools away when you aren't using them. ***** Take precautions when going away ▪▪ Don't discuss holiday plans in front of strangers ▪▪ Don't post details on social media. ▪▪ Cancel milk and newspaper deliveries. ▪▪ Mow the lawn and tidy the garden. ▪▪ Ask someone you trust to collect your mail.
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1st CATERHAM SCOUTS CHRISTMAS POST 1st Caterham Scout Group are fundraising for their new Scout hut roof, delivering Christmas cards to CR3 postcodes, for 30p per card. Each card will be stamped with a unique scouts post mark, delivered in time for Christmas.
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What's on ... in November Wednesday 1st November Munch with Music Aimee Presswood, Soprano. A programme of Viennese Leider with pianist Neus Peris. Admission Free Donations welcome. Tea/Coffee from 12:15pm. Performance 12:45pm - 1:30pm. You are invited to bring your own "Munch" Thursday 2nd November Addams Family Dining Experience Morticia, Gomez, Uncle Fester and Lurch meat and eat, meet and greet, the guests to their home, where nothing is as it seems. You will be served a sumptuous three course meal whilst four of the best comedy actors in the land of the living entertain you. Your chuckle muscles will be exercised tonight. Time: 7:30pm. Price: £45.0. Tel: 01483 369350. G Live, London Road Guildford, Surrey GU1 2AA Friday 3rd November The Close Up Show An intimate evening of close-up magic, trickery and sleight of hand. Audiences experience the magic in an intimate setting, often taking part themselves. Three magicians perform a 25-minute set, typically with cards, coins and borrowed objects. Tickets £16.50. Tel: 01372 365141. The Leatherhead Theatre, 7 Church Street, Leatherhead, KT22 8DN. www.theleatherheadtheatre.com
Airport and micro -museum, the Croydon Airport Visitor Centre. The micro-museum tells the story of air travel and how the airport played a significant part in the development of Britain's international airline and air routes across the globe. The micro-museum is located in the former Air Traffic Control Tower, the world's oldest. Doors open 11am, last entry 3pm. Guided tours available. Free parking available. Donations gratefully received. Croydon Airport Visitor Centre, Airport House, Purley Way, CR0 0XZ. www.croydonairport.org.uk/ Wednesday 8th November Quiz in aid of The League of Friends of The Caterham Dene Hospital Entry is by ticket only (£10) which includes a hot buffet. Tickets are available from Geraint Jenkins 07835 303522. Please book beforehand as there will be no tickets available on the night. 7pm for 7.30pm at The New Caterham Arms. Thursday 9th November The Arts Society Croydon Area (formerly Croydon Decorative and Fine Arts Society). Meet Monthly (2nd Thursday) at 10.15am. 9th November Christmas Dinner Edward I to Edward VII – Annie Gray. All Saints Church Hall, Sanderstead. No meeting in December. For further details please phone 02086572496 or email janice.brunger@outlook.com
Friday 3rd November House of Stand Up Presents Caterham Comedy Our headliner for this Caterham Comedy Show is Mitch Benn, long-standing stalwart of Radio 4’s 'Now Show'! As always there's a great supporting line-up featuring Danny Ward, Francis Foster, Maggie Kowalski & Sean Gorman! Show contains adult humour so be prepared for some naughty jokes and strong language. Starts 8pm. Advance Tickets from £10. Group Concessions Available. Tel: 0800 999 2044. Soper Hall, Harestone Valley Road, Caterham, Surrey CR3 6HY. www.houseofstandup.co. uk/caterham/
Thursday 9th to Sunday 12th November Lingfield Park Crafts for Christmas Show Unique gifts and delicious food at the Christmas Craft Show, inside a heated, floored marquee. Wide range of items: artwork, jewellery, textiles, ceramics, mosaics, and much more. Members: Free on Thursday and Friday, half price on Saturday and Sunday. Adults £5.50, family (2 adults & 2 children) £12, concessions £4.50, children under 5 free, children under 16 £2.50. Book online at www.edencrafts.co.uk/lingfield to save money and avoid queues or call 0208 788 4434. Lingfield Park, Racecourse Road, Lingfield, RH7 6PW.
Friday 3rd & Friday 10th November Kenley Friday Morning Market Indoor market with lots of bargains: jewellery, clothes, toys, bric-a-brac, etc. Whether you want to come as a customer, or stallholder selling off a sort out from home, or a craft you love but have too much of, all are welcome. 8.15am to 12 midday. Free entry. Tel: 020 8668 1648. Memorial Hall, Godstone Road, Kenley, CR8 5AB.
Friday 10th November Westerham Firework Spectacular A Community Event, supported by Westerham Scouts, with funds being raised for local worthwhile causes. Doors open 5pm. Fireworks Spectacular 7.15pm. Street Food and Tap Room from 5pm. Live Music. Tickets in advance: family (2 adults, 2 children) £18; adult £8; children £5; under 5s free. Westerham Valley, Beggars Lane, Kent, TN16 1QP. www.westerhamfireworks.co.uk
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evening of ballroom, swing, Latin, jive, and rock 'n roll Dance the night away to the sounds of Count Basie, Glenn Miller, Sammy Nestico, Neal Hefti and others. You are welcome to bring your own drinks and refreshments. A raffle will be held in aid of The Royal British Legion (Registered Charity No. 219279). Dance starts: 8pm. Tickets £12.50, must be purchased in advance. Tel: 0208 768 1115 or email: kingswoodbigband@btinternet.com. Banstead Community Hall, Park Road, Banstead, SM7 3AJ Saturday 11th November Croydon Bach Choir - Come and Sing Elgar’s "The Kingdom" An opportunity to spend a day with members of the Croydon Bach Choir performing Elgar's The Kingdom. Full day workshop open to singers of any standard able to follow a score. Easy access for the disabled and plentiful parking. Bring your lunch. The day will end with an informal public performance. 10am - 6pm. Tickets for singers £18, includes score hire and refreshments. Tickets for the evening performance only £5. St Matthew’s Church, Chichester Road, Croydon, CR0 5NQ. www.croydonbachchoir.org Saturday 11th November East Surrey Cats Protection Christmas Fair 11am – 1pm. Quality stalls and homemade refreshments, bottle tombola, cakes, bric-a-brac, cat gifts and cards. Join us for a cuppa and a sandwich after you’ve shopped. Entrance still only 50p! Tel: 0345 371 2739. United Reformed Church Hall (opposite entrance to Morrison’s car park), Harestone Hill, Caterham, Surrey CR3 6SX Friday 17th & Saturday 18th November Caterham Beer Festival 2017 Organised by Caterham Round Table - charity event run by volunteers; all moneys raised going to local causes. Over 50 real ales; assortment of ciders; Prosecco bar; hot food outlet; a whole heap of fun and a fantastic atmosphere! Friday 4pm - 11pm; Saturday 12 noon 11pm. You must be over 18 and have an entrance ticket (£5 each). Available from: Computer Solutions - 5b High Street, Caterham; JJ Browne & Son 10 Godstone Road, Caterham Valley; JJ Browne & Son - 33 Croydon Road, Caterham Valley. Soper Hall, Harestone Valley Road, Caterham, CR3 6HY. www.caterhamroundtable.com Saturday 18th November Barn Dance Caterham Overseas Aid Trust is holding a barn dance at the Centenary Hall Essendene Road. 7.15pm for 7.30pm. Tickets are £13 (Children £6) which includes sausage and chips/veg. option. Tickets can be bought from C.O.A.T. Trustees or from Geraint Jenkins 07835 303522.
Saturday 18th November RSPCA South Godstone Christmas Fayre All the family will enjoy our Christmas Fayre! Join us for a fun-packed day to include games, stalls, face painting, craft stalls and lots more. Visit Santa and his elves in the grotto. Admission to Santa's Grotto: £3 per child, present included. All proceeds directly support the animal centre. 11am - 4pm. Donations to the animal centre are always welcome. Tel: 0300 123 0741. RSPCA South Godstone Animal Centre, Eastbourne Road/A22, South Godstone, RH9 8JB Saturday, 25 November Annual Fair St James’ Church, Riddlesdown from 10.30am to 2.30pm at St. James’ Road, Purley, CR8 2DL. Lucky programme with special prize, toy stall, cake stall, raffle, toiletries, chocolate tombola, light refreshments and much more! Saturday 25th November Family Christmas Decoration Making Come along for a morning or afternoon session of creating Christmas wreaths and other decorations from the natural materials of Gatton Park. 10am - 12noon or 1.30pm - 4pm. Cost: £10 adults and children. Children under 8 years must be accompanied by an adult. Booking essential by website or telephone. Tel: 01737 649068. Gatton Park, Rocky Lane, Reigate, RH2 0TW. Tuesday 28th November Voodoo Sheiks & Sugarman Sam & The Voodoo Men - Live! Great live music at The Tuesday Night Music Club. Doors open at 8pm. Tickets £5. Tel: 01737 551236. The Tuesday Night music Club, Comrades Club, 194 Brighton Road, Coulsdon, CR5 2NF Thursday 30th November Morden Hall Park - Christmas Wreath Making Workshop Make your own festive natural wreath at Morden Hall Park. Learn all of the tips and tricks from our expert instructor. All materials are supplied. This three hour workshop will teach you wiring techniques and will give examples of different styles so that your wreath is unique to you. You'll be working with fresh pine and mixed evergreens, holly, berries, pine cones, ivy and topping it off with a florist's bow. Booking Essential. Tel: 0344 249 1895. Start times vary. Check website for details. Normal Admission Charges Apply. Meet in the Stableyard Gallery. Tel: 020 8545 6850. Morden Hall Park, Morden Hall Road, Morden, London SM4 5JD. www.nationaltrust.org.uk
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▪▪ Peruse seed catalogues and plan for the year ahead. ▪▪ Collect fallen leaves and convert into a soil conditioner. Exclude diseased material. Clear leaves from gutters, drain grills and fish ponds. ▪▪ Plant lily and tulip bulbs, hard deciduous climbers, hedges, shrubs and trees, roses and fruit trees, bushes and canes, in dry weather. ▪▪ Lay turf in dry weather. ▪▪ Cover ponds with netting and ensure that all tall plants are supported and tied in. ▪▪ Pot up hippeastrum (amaryllis). ▪▪ Plant garlic and autumn onion sets. ▪▪ Protect outdoor crops: • beetroot – cover with straw or soil; • brassicas – netting to deter pigeons; • cauliflower – peg or tie leaves over the developing curd. ▪▪ Carrots, parsnips, turnips and swede are unlikely to be affected by frosts but it is practical to cover the plants with straw. ▪▪ Sow broad beans in a sunny well-drained spot. Aquadulce Claudia is very hardy. Sow peas in an unheated greenhouse. ▪▪ Put up grease bands and trap winter moth around fruit trees.
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The exotic spring bulbs which we ordered in early August have already arrived. These include gorgeous prepared hyacinth bulbs for early forcing in shades of blue, deep pink, yellow and white. With names like City of Haarlem, Jan Bos, Pink Pearl and Blue Star, you won't find these horticultural quality varieties easily in supermarkets or garden centres.
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Chocolate Fudge Brownies A rich chocolate flavour and slightly gooey texture combine for the perfect brownie. Make sure you use good quality dark chocolate - at least 70% cocoa solids. They'll keep fresh for 3 days - if you can resist them that long!
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watched my husband delicately, with skill and care, manoeuvre around the corner, missing their homes with inches to spare! Our campsite was great and that evening we sat outside listening to birdsong as we watched the sun go down. What more can you ask? The island is flat and with such narrow streets that most visitors hire bikes. There are many cycle paths, and these will take you among some beautiful sights. On the one side you will be amazed by the fields of golden corn, and vineyards, whilst on the other side there are golden beaches and the vast blue Atlantic Ocean, with shimmering yachts. But, if you get saddle sore you can use your car to explore – you just need to take it slowly.
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During Roman times Ile De Re was an archipelago, consisting of three small islands. The space between was mainly taken up with the salt marshes. This area is called Loix, and is one of my favourite places. This peninsula inside the islands is wild and natural, and you can explore the diversity and originality of the islands natural heritage. Today the Government of Ile De Re, still encourage the historic salt production. We found the salt marshes very interesting. We sat for a long while watching and photographing the men working the salt pans, gathering salt in the old way, as they have done for centuries. You can purchase the tiny bags of salt in the tourist shops in Saint Martins Bay or any of the other small towns along the coast. The island has a thriving economy based on wine production, and fresh fruit and vegetables, which is run as a cooperative. On our visit to the winery, we tasted some delicious wines that are delicately blended with cognac. They say you have to visit the distillery to discover the secret Please mention The when responding to adverts Please mention The Caterham Link responding to of the mixing. We certainly did, andCaterham purchased Link Please mention The Caterham Link when adverts Please mention The Caterham Link when when responding to adverts adverts Please mention The Caterham Link when responding responding to to adverts several bottles to take home for special occasions.
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Three friends married women from different parts of the world.
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The first man married a Greek girl.
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He told her that she was to do the dishes and house cleaning. It took a couple of days, but on the third day, he came home to see a clean house and dishes washed and put away. The second man married a girl from Thailand. He gave his wife instructions that she was to do all the cleaning, dishes and the cooking. The first day he didn't see any results, but the next day he saw it was better. By the third day, he saw his house was clean, the dishes were done, and there was a huge dinner on the table.
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The third man married a girl from South Africa. He ordered her to do all the cleaning, dishes and the cooking. He said the first day he didn't see anything. The second day he didn't see anything either but by the third day, some of the swelling had gone down and he could see a little out of his left eye and his arm was healed enough that he could fix himself a sandwich and load the dishwasher. He still has some difficulty when he pees. *****
Grandmas don't know everything . . . ! Little Tony was six years old, and he was staying with his grandmother for a few days.
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He'd been playing outside with the other kids for a while when he came into the house and asked her, "Grandma, what's that called when two people sleep in the same room and one is on top of the other?" Grandma was a little taken aback, but she decided to tell him the truth, "It's called sexual intercourse, darling." Little Tony said, "Oh, OK," and went back outside to play with the other kids. A few minutes later he came back in and said crossly, "Grandma, it isn't called sexual intercourse - it's called Bunk Beds, and Jimmy's mum wants to talk to you!"
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