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Welcome to Summer

Welcome to our July issue of Ashtead & Leatherhead Local!

The school holidays will soon be upon us and many of you will, I’m sure, be looking forward to some time off. Whether you are going away or staying local, I hope you have a great summer.

Next copy deadline 5th July 2019 for the August 2019 issue

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If you’re intending to be around the local area during the summer months, there are a whole host of fabulous events to enjoy!

We’ve packed as many into our pages this month as we possibly can and I hope you are able find at least one that takes your fancy!

You could WIN a great prize this month; we are delighted to offer not 1 BUT 2 fabulous prizes in our Summer competitions!

• A family ticket for a day out at Chessington World of Adventures.

• A family ticket to see a local production of Alice in Wonderland performed by the Immersion Theatre Group.

Good Luck to all who enter!

We enjoyed a great afternoon at The Ashtead Rotary Village Day in June, the weather behaved and a great time was enjoyed by all. A beautiful traditional carousel dominated the Fun Fair and over a hundred organisations were represented on the field full of activities for everyone’s enjoyment. There was also music, theatre, dance and a superb falconry display, all headlined by jaw-dropping Stunt Riders in the main arena. I hope you like our photo coverage of this great event.

As well as this, the Leatherhead Duck Race took place the following day, and so many little plastic yellow ducks floated off down the River Mole, certainly a sight to see! Turn to page 62 for this.

I’m signing off now, but I do hope you all enjoy a great month.

I’m hoping for a sunny one as I am getting married in a few weeks time!

With Best Regards,

Ros x ROS RUDD - EDITOR

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5 problems to avoid when selling a property This month, local expert Stephen Morris discusses matters that frequently appear when selling residential property.

Sales can be held up by issues that are not perceived as problems during ownership. Below are some common problems which often arise: 1. Building regulations Extensions whereby building regulation consent is obtained but not the final Building Regulation Completion Certificate can have a consequence. The buyer may insist you obtain indemnity insurance/retrospective certificate from the council. Do ensure you arrange for the council to inspect the work on completion and issue a certificate.

Do not assume your contractor will do this for you.

2. Building regulations consent

• FENSA certificate for double glazing since

and building regulation consent. Note the covenants on the Land Registry title when you buy the property.

Consent may be required from the beneficiary of the covenant for works before you carry them out. If you do not obtain the consent, indemnity insurance may be required to cover against the risk of enforcement action for breach of the covenant.

It may not be possible to obtain consent as the beneficiary of the covenant is untraceable and in which case indemnity insurance may be the only choice.

4. Landlord consent It is usual for landlord consent to be required for any alterations to leasehold property. If not obtained, it is likely a buyer will insist you obtain retrospective consent from the landlord.

• Gas safety certificate for boilers installed since

You must approach the landlord for consent for any alteration works before you carry them out. A deed of variation of the lease may also be necessary.

• ELECSA or NICEIC certificate for electrical work

5. Failure to obtain build over consent

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If you do not have these certificates, your buyer will likely insist you pay the premium for indemnity insurance. You must ensure your contractor is a registered installer who will issue the appropriate certificates on completion of the work. The certificates should also be registered with the council. You should keep these documents in a safe place.

3. Restrictive covenant consent Potentially required in addition to planning permission

Building an extension or conservatory over a public sewer or within 3 metres of the sewer? A build over agreement from the local sewerage authority is required.

Failure to obtain this means the sewerage authority can remove the structure without compensation. If this is not in place, a buyer is likely to insist that indemnity insurance is obtained.

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MOLEBRIDGE GP SURGERY - Our chairman Tim Waller has been holding a series of meetings in recent weeks to assess the impact of the proposed closure of the Molebridge practice in Cannonside. The focus has been on establishing whether the closure is absolutely necessary, and if so, what can be done to help the hundreds of Fetcham residents who will be affected. It’s being proposed that patients can switch to Molebridge’s main surgery in Kingston Road, Leatherhead, but for many this will be much less convenient. Any closure must be approved by the Surrey Downs Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) which will examine the surgery’s claim that the Fetcham branch has become financially unviable.

It’s expected there’ll be a final decision by the CCG in July. In the meantime, anyone who thinks they may be affected by the proposal, should complete the practice’s patient survey. The results of this will be taken into account by the CCG. 20 MPH SPEED LIMIT - We are looking carefully at proposals by Surrey County Council to put in place e

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BOX CATERPILLARS - There have been reports suggesting that the destructive Box caterpillar is arriving in numbers in Fetcham. If you are not aware, these non-native green and black grubs can quickly devastate your precious box hedges and topiary.

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Future Mole Valley (the new Local Plan) The installation of the Liberal-Democrat cabinet at MVDC following the Council elections last May, means that the Councillors taking over each of the portfolios need some time to review the plans and policies that were being worked on by the outgoing portfolio holders.

You will no doubt have heard that a review of the Local Plan is not the least of the portfolios under review and the cabinet is now considering if it wants to move in the same direction as was being proposed its by predecessors. This has resulted in a delay to the public consultation on the Local Plan, which was previously scheduled to begin on 24th June but is now postponed until the autumn and is currently planned to take place from 21st October to 1st December 2019. This means that we will all have to wait another few months to learn which sites are going to be proposed for development across the District over the years up to 2033. It seems that we must look forward to a summer of continued speculation on exactly where all the new development is likely to take place. What joy!

neighbourhood policing structure and an internal MVDC need to streamline enforcement activity.

In its first month, the JET has been involved in the following types of action: • liaising with local residents to gather intelligence on local issues resulting in visits to local “hot spots” • investigating abandoned vehicles – most had not been abandoned and had simply not been driven for a long period but two that resulted in removal, including a damaged car that had been left for weeks in a ditch following a road accident, although the car’s owner did stump up the costs for its removal.

• one unauthorized encampment.

• 13 fly tips were visited, although only one contained material that enabled the team to identify its original owner and so set up an investigation.

If you want to report an issue to the JET, you can call them on 01306-885001, email them on ASB@ molevalley.gov.uk (emails are checked daily) or else go to the “Report it” section of the MVDC website at: http://www.molevalley.gov.uk/index. cfm?articleid=17455 and click on the relevant box.

Joint Enforcement Team Earlier this year, Mole Valley District Council (MVDC) established a Joint Enforcement Team (JET) to work in partnership with the Police and other agencies to tackle anti-social behaviour and other nuisances in our communities. The team comprises three people: Ian Slogrove, Helen Baker and John Fruen, two of whom have a police career behind them and the third who has received extensive training in dealing with conflict situations.

The creation of the JET was driven by an increase in reports of antisocial behaviour, changes in the

Transform Leatherhead For those interested in developments on the Transform Leatherhead project, there are two public exhibitions scheduled to take place in July: • 4th July, from 2-8pm at The Leatherhead Institute • 6th July from 10am-4pm at The Swan Centre People visiting the exhibition will be invited to have their say on the Leatherhead High Street improvement proposals. In addition, there will be a detailed update on the progress of the Traffic Modelling Study.

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However, Meantime the NHS is busy trying to create with the and use resources in the one most real, joined-up provisionthe ofhealth Acuteservice. care Unit. valuable hasthe taken over the effective way by reorganising It is hoped that, bychange integrating workplace of various agencies, He said he would like to see a building of a last couple of years and that is the method trusts, councils and volunteer services improvements may result. However, in the short term such initiatives single, modern Acute Care Unit where the by whichand bed blocking has been almost necessitate the use of GP’s time for meetings planning purposes. patients would be in wards having widely eliminated in Epsom.

The team As the MVDC plans to launch its new Local Plan this summer, a burning question is:“Willrunning there be ittheis spaced beds to prevent cross infection, the “Epsom Health and Care Partnership.” infrastructure to provide enough service level and schools for the many hundreds of new homes that will be and, most important of all,medical consultant A on local doctor a social now medical explored in the 24/7. consultation?” Of course, we cannot dwell these issues or until we see worker exactly how supervision accompanies the consultant and the nurse and educational needs are being addressed in the new Local Plan. when assessing future care of a (usually) However would be Jones aboutwas where One of the the ideasproblem put forward

by Dr. the use of Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) money elderly person. This facilitates a safe return to site it – St. Helier, Epsom or Sutton. to provide the up to date facility, large enough to meethome the needs the necessary ever expanding population. withofthe helplocal having been Patients needing this kind of care are Epsom’s excellent medical facility, in its Town Centre, seems to set abeforehand. precedent for this kind of use of funds. arranged usually not too concerned about where they An noted the excellent service by the Ashlea Medical Practice over a long who have to provided areappreciative taken – it audience is their relatives All attendees encouraged totemporarily fill in the period of time.

It was with regret that Mr. Jones reported that the list were of patients has at least endure awkward journeys. For this reason, short questionnaire to guide future been capped.

New patients now referred Fetcham, Ashtead, and Cobham. Thisdecisions does not by far the most popularare site for our to surgeriesoninthe Hospitals. mean that a vulnerable patient, unable to cope with travel, would not be considered. It does mean that for residents would be Epsom. the safety of both staff and patients limits sometimes need to be set.

Caroline Brown (LRA Chairman) The possibility of a brand new multi-purpose Hanson (SDCCG) The next LRA will bebut held onsums 1 July at the Methodist Church, ChurchGill Road, at 7:30 pm. hospital wasopen also meeting mentioned, the

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JULY BOOK REVIEWS The Story of the Huguenots - A Unique Legacy by Joyce Hampton (Historical) This is a substantial read and packed with information. The Huguenots were an adverse religious group of people dating back to 1517, when Martin Luther began challenging the Catholic church, thus beginning the Protestant Reformation. This book examines the rise of Calvinism, wars of religion, revocation of the Edict of Nantes, and the global diaspora of the Huguenots; events that had a massive impact on defining the Christian denominations as we know them today. I was particularly impressed with the number of academic references throughout the book to validate the information. I also enjoyed the personal element to this factual literature, giving extracts from specific family histories and how events impacted these families. For me, this book was comparable to a TV documentary which offers comprehensive historical information along-side a palatable description of the events that occurred Forever Loved: Eve’s Story by Joanna May Chee (Young Adults/ Christianity) A beautifully written fictional memoir of the biblical story of Adam and Eve. Chee has taken the biblical text and key messages to create a memoir from the perspective of Eve. Primarily, this is a story about a father’s love for his daughter and how God’s love for us all is demonstrated within scripture. This book is unique and, despite no surprises in the events that take place, it remains a very enjoyable read. There are three sections; the author describes her personal experience of Christianity, followed by her ‘story of Eve’, then finalises with an invite for the reader to reflect on their faith, encouraging a closer relationship with God. I would suggest that this is an ideal (or essential) gift for someone who is new to Christianity, teenagers and young adults who are exploring their own beliefs and biblical concepts.

No Way Out by Major Adam Jowett (True Crime/ Military autobiography) This war-based autobiography is an outstanding story that keeps you gripped right from the first page. Mayor Jowett writes an exciting and emotional account of his experience in Afghanistan, when leading a military mission whereby the town of Musa Qala was to be protected at any cost. The troops were inexperienced and ill prepared with limited ammunition and resources. There are clearly some deep political concepts to this book, but primarily I found this to be an astonishing story of leadership and tales of courageous soldiers who have not received the recognition they so clearly deserve. This is a fantastic book for anyone who enjoys military autobiographical stories, action packed reads or war politics. It’s a ‘Sunday Times Bestseller’ and this powerfully told story certainly deserves the extremely high reviews that it has been receiving.

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3. Who had a hit in 1967 with “It must be him:?

4. In 1967 who sang “Ode to Billy Joe”?

5. In 1970 Santana released a track called “Samba Pati”. What iconic album was it taken from?

6. Who sang about the Pina Coladas and getting caught in the rain in 1979?

7. What is Sting’s real name?

8. George Michael’s will was published in June. What was the late singer’s estate worth?

9. Which track gave Fleetwood Mac their only No1 hit, which is also a golfing term?

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The End is Nigh - well for Windows 7

On January 14th 2020 Microsoft will officially end extended support of Windows 7.

Yes in less than 6 months Windows 7 will not receive any software support or updates.

But what does this actually mean for you?

In very simple terms it means that your Windows 7 device will become less and less useful if you use the device for any internet connected activity. For example if you use the machine for online banking, your bank will stop you gaining access to your online accounts, as they view your computer as being a security risk to their systems. Bit by bit this will become widespread and most online shopping systems will block your ability to carry out transactions with them for the same reason.

We are not saying your machine will suddenly stop working on the 14 January. Your files and photos will still be accessible, the machine will power on as before, but you will be at greater risk to security breaches, and your ability to communicate and collaborate with others will be much reduced.

What can you do about this?

1: Upgrade the software on your machine to Windows 10 (the worlds most used operating system). This does carry a cost of ÂŁ130 for the software alone, and your machine may not be designed to work efficiently with Windows 10 Or 2: Replace your computer with a new Windows 10 machine.

With costs as low as ÂŁ250 for new machines this is probably the most economical route and you get a brand new, upto date machine, with a full warranty.

We can transfer all your data from the old to the new machine and ensure the new machine is ready for the years ahead, with minimal disruption for you. Beat the rush- act now

TecRes New online store We have been busy at work linking our new online store to reflect exactly what we hold in store, with full product images and loads of useful information for you to peruse.

The website can be accessed via our usual website www.tecres.co.uk or directly via our sister website www. shop-it.co.uk. All stock quantities reflect exactly what we have in store for collection or shipment.

This guide was written by Les Beer, from Tecres in Leatherhead, who have been providing computer solutions since 1989.

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Loss of Confidence Relationships All aspects of Infertility

Ashtead Practice Tel: 01372 277802 www.surreycounsellor.co.uk

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LOCAL BLOOD DONATIONS Friday 16th August - 2.45pm - 8.00pm The Church Of Jesus Christ Of, Banstead Rd, Epsom, KT17 3HD

Friday 11th September - 1.30pm - 7.30pm Ashtead Peace Memorial Hall, Woodfield Lane, KT21 2BE

Summer Fun 2019 5th-30th August 2019 At The Grange, Bookham Summer Fun is a chance for people with learning disabilities to experience what life is like at The Grange. ● ● ●

Try new things Make new friends Have fun!

Sessions run between 9.15am and 4.15pm and you can come any time between 5th and 30th August for as many or as few days as you like.

Programme includes: ● cookery ● craft ● gardening ● sport and fitness ● chill time and outings ● drama and music All sessions supported by our trained staff.

PAs welcome.

Call 01372 452608 or email vikki.schadenberg@grangecentre.org.uk www.grangecentre.org.uk

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MAYDAY MAYDAY! The Ashtead Brand of the RNLI is urgently looking for new committee members to keep the Branch afloat.

The Branch organizes events throughout the year to raise funds for the RNLI and now needs more hands on deck to continue this contribution.

If you feel you can give your time and commitment to help the heroic lifesaving Lifeboats please contact Ann Reynolds (01372 277045) who will be very happy to hear from you.

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What’s On

REGULAR events Monday - Thurs (weekly)

Monday 1st (weekly- termtime)

Monday 1st (weekly, except Bank Holidays)

Monday 1st (weekly)

Tuesday 2nd (weekly - termtime)

Tuesday 2nd (1st Tues monthly)

Tuesday 2nd (weekly)

Wednesday 3rd (weekly)

Citizens Advice sessions at The Georgian House, Swan Mews, High Street, Leatherhead, Surrey KT22 8AE. Drop-in: Mon toThurs 10am - 1pm Appointments: Mon to Thurs 1pm - 4pm. Offer free, confidential, impartial & independent advice on a wide range of subjects. Advice line: 03444 111 444 (Monday - Friday, 10am - 4pm) email: leatherhead@camv.org.uk Fetcham Singers - friendly Ladies Choir meets at the Parish Church Hall, Church Road, 7.30pm for 7.45pm. We have started to practise Faure’s Requiem & various folk songs for the Summer Concert performed by Fetcham Singers on 6th July 2019. New members are always welcome. There are no auditions. Contact Sandra Brown on 01372 276736 Ashtead Badminton Club at the Leatherhead Leisure Centre, from 7.30 9.30pm. Come along & try our friendly club of mixed ability men & women players. Free first session. Calvin Evans 07774 429225 / 01306 740820 or Jeff Gowlland 01306 259346 for more info & to tell us when to expect you. www. ashteadbadminton.co.uk Ashtead Choral Society, meet every Monday evening to rehearse at the Ashtead Peace Memorial Hall, Woodfield Lane, at 8pm for 2hrs & tea. Enquiries: 01372 278852, email ashteadchoral@gmail.com. www.ashteadchoralsociety.org.uk Toddlers Group for 0-3 year olds with a carer. Toys, craft, singalongs and refreshments. Ashtead Baptist Church, 192 Barnett Wood Lane, Ashtead, KT21 2LW. 10-11.30am. Newcomers welcome. Rosemary Bassett 01372 274666 Leatherhead Probus club has been providing fellowship for retired men in the area who have inquiring & active minds for 50 years. We meet at Tyrrells Wood Golf Club for a lunch followed by a talk. In July we welcome our speaker Margaret Watson - Life on a Harp String. For more info call Jon McCarthy: 07947 361 406 or email membership@probusclubleatherhead.org.uk to come as a guest Knit ‘n Natter at Leatherhead Methodist Church, Church Rd, Leatherhead from 2.30pm - 4pm, it costs 50p pp to cover the cost of the tea and coffee.

This is a craft group where people can come and try a new craft or continue their own project whilst chatting with others. www.leatherheadmethodist.org The Downsmen Male Barbershop Chorus, meets every Wednesday, 7.30 pm at the Methodist Church, Church Road, Leatherhead, KT22 8AY. For singing in close harmony - there’s nothing like it! Just turn up, or contact Gary Score on 01372 275177. New singers welcome.

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Wednesday 3rd (monthly)

Wednesday 3rd (Monthly)

Wednesday 3rd (weekly - last day of term is 17th)

Wednesday 3rd (monthly)

Wednesday 3rd (weekly)

Wednesday 3rd (1st Weds monthly)

Thursday 4th (weekly)

Thursday 4th (1st Thurs monthly)

Thursday 4th (weekly)

Thursday 4th (1st Thurs monthly)

Thursday 4th (weekly)

Ashtead WI, Ashtead Peace Memorial Hall, 7.15pm for 7.30pm. A Summer Celebration - An Evening of Fun & Games, For info contact Sandra Brown 01372 276736 Ashtead Flower Arrangement Group, Demonstration by Vanessa Wellock “Under the Floral Spell” Ashtead Peace Memorial Hall, 1.45pm – 4.30pm.

Visitors welcome contact Di Stirling 01372 279501 Baby and Toddler Group in Leatherhead Parish Church Hall from 10 - 12noon.

Have you just had a baby or moved to the area? If so why not come along to meet some of the other parents/carers and their children. Lots of toys and activities plus a welcome cup of coffee. Just pop in or call Jackie 07764686914 Topic of Cancer is a support group for those with a cancer diagnosis &/or their supporters, The Old Barn Hall, Church Rd, Bookham KT23 3PQ at 7.30pm.

Contact details online or just come along to a meeting, www.topicofcancer.org.uk Rotary Club of Leatherhead, Police Federation Headquarters, Highbury Drive, Leatherhead. 7pm-9pm. For more info: Simon Edmands on 07753 821964 The Armada Probus Club. If you are a retired or semi retired gentleman please join us at Tyrrells Wood Golf Club for a 2 course lunch followed by a talk on an interesting subject. We have regular visits to places of interest in the South of England & twice yearly ladies events at the club. The first lunch is free. Annual membership: £20. Secretary Michael Pearce: 01372 459461 or macpearce85@gmail.com Ashtead ‘Over 60’s Lunch Club meets every Thurs in the Ralli Room at APMH for a freshly prepared hot lunch & dessert - cost £5. Doors open at 11.00 for a cup of tea or coffee. For more info call Brenda (chairman) on 01372 813276.

Mole Valley Quilters, 7.15pm, The Harrison Room, Old Barn Hall, Bookham KT23 3PQ. “Introduction to Hawaiian Quilting” by Jennifer Barlow. Beginners and more experienced quilters welcome. Info from Sandy Clark on 01372 579321 / pumphousecottage@gmail.com. www.molevalleyquilters.org.uk Ashtead Bowling Club, free coaching sessions for beginners on Thursdays at 2.30 & 6.30 lasting about 90 mins. Just bring a pair of clean flat soled shoes.

Bowls of a suitable size, provided. Club pavilion, Woodfield Lane, KT21 2BJ. Contact Mike on 01372 273142 to arrange a session with one of our coaches Leatherhead Barn Dance Club, 8pm-10.15pm. 1st Thursday of the month.

Abraham Dixon Hall, Letherhead Institute, £5. Ruth Gwilliam 01403 750844 The Rotary club of Ashtead meets 7.30pm for dinner at The Cock Inn, Church Lane, Headley, KT18 6LE. Visitors welcome. Contact Brian 01372 275860

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Thursday 4th (monthly)

Friday 5th

Friday 5th (monthly)

Friday 5th (weekly)

Friday 5th (weekly termtime)

Ashtead U3A, 2.30pm, Ashtead Peace Memorial Hall. Speaker Guest Speaker Peter B Stammers - “The History of Jokes.” Annual membership £12. For more info: 01372 273690 or email memberships@ashteadu3a.org.uk Civil Service Retirement Fellowship Leatherhead Group, Fetcham Village Hall, “Kew Palace” - by Nigel Arch. Members pay an annual subscription of £5, & £1 per meeting (extra when a meal is involved) Members do not have to have been Civil Servants. Anne Thomson 01372 373258 Morning coffee and scones served in the Ralli Room, Ashtead Peace Memorial Hall. Woodfield Lane, Ashtead KT21 2BE.Prepared and served by volunteers to raise money to help run the hall The Ark is a Christian based toddler group, based at Christ Church, Epsom Road, Leatherhead 9.30am - 11am, aimed at children from 0 to 5yrs old.

During the session we have toys, games, a craft, a singing and story time. There is a voluntary donation of £1 per family to help cover cost. For more info visit www.leatherheadmethodist.org or email hannahleatherheadfcw@gmail.com Soup Lunch held in St Michael’s Church Hall, the Marld, Ashtead. Homemade soup, bread and pudding, served with tea/coffee, between 12noon and 1.30pm, all for £5. In aid of Princess Alice Hospice, CAFOD (Catholic Fund for Overseas Development) and BESOM Enjoy a great meal and raise funds for three charities. For more information contact 01372 272267

Friday 5th

New ‘Cuppa and Cake’ Morning at the Grange, KT23 4DZ. Friday Mornings will never be the Same again! We will be running a ‘Cuppa & Cake’ morning every Friday from 10am - 11.30am. Starts Friday 3rd May, book your places now 01372 452 608. For more information visit us online at www.grangecentre.org.uk

Fri 5th & 19th

Martha’s Market 10.00-11.30am Leatherhead Parish Church Hall. New dates with extended opening hours. Come along to buy home-made cakes and preserves, hand-crafted items from cards to knitted goods, eggs and haberdashery supplies. Or why not book a stall to sell something for yourself or a charity. July 5th with Fairtrade and July 19th with Hearing Aid checks. Make time to join us for a coffee and bring a friend too. Contact Janine 01372 374914

Friday 5th,

OASIS, fortnightly women’s group at St George’s Christian Craft Centre, 9.15am. Each term explores a different topic, this term is life stories, with this month’s inspirational speaker Julia Acott: Alternatives Trust, working with young families in East London. All ladies in 20s, 30s & 40s welcome, no charge/no booking required. Contact Maxine Simpson: 01372 272177 or maxinesimpson2003@yahoo.co.uk

(Every 2nd Friday)

Sunday 7th (weekly)

Leatherhead Parish Church welcomes you to all its services. For full details of our services and events, check out www.leatherheadparish.com

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Sat 6th & 27th Sunday 7th (weekly)

Monday 8th (2nd Mon monthly)

Monday 8th (2nd Mon monthly)

Tuesday 9th (2nd Tues monthly)

Wednesday 10th (2nd Weds monthly)

Family rhymetime at Leatherhead Library, Church Street KT22 8DP. First come first served. No tickets but maximum of 16 per session owing to limited space.

Rhymes for babies and toddlers. For more info email libraries@surreycc.gov.uk Leatherhead Methodist Church welcomes you to all their services. For more information visit our website www.leatherheadmethodist.org Leatherhead branch, Royal British Legion, Women’s Section, Leatherhead Community Centre, Kingston Road, 7.00pm, on the 2nd Monday of the month.

Interesting speakers & events. For more info or to book: Jane 01372 811422 Bookham Wine Club, Harrison Room, Old Barn Hall, Bookham, 7.30 for 8pm.

‘California Dreamin’’ by Deborah Zbinden. For more info: membership@ bookhamwineclub.org.uk or web www.bookhamwineclub.org.uk Mole Valley WI (Fetcham), Fetcham Village Hall, The Street, KT22 9QS. ‘Scams & Fraud’ by Steve Roberts. 7.45pm. Meriel Sexton on merielsexton@hotmail.com Tylney Lunch Club for ladies, Leatherhead Leisure Centre. Three course lunch followed by a speaker. Membership is £10per annual & £16 for lunch. Contact Pat Date on 01372 454879

Wednesday 10th

An illustrated talk about the ground-breaking modernist Lawn Road Flats, and the rich and complex lives of some of its residents, will be given to The Arts Society Leatherhead at 7:15pm in Leatherhead Parish Church Hall, KT22 8BD. Guests are welcome, for £5 at the door: info@theartssocietyleatherhead.org.uk or Huw Jenkins on 01372 278728.

Friday 12th

Ashtead Friday Market, Ashtead Peace Memorial Hall, 9.00am - 12.30pm. Free entry. Lots of stalls, cakes, jewellery, plants, collectables, & more, for the RNLI.

(2nd Fri monthly)

Sun 14th & 28rd (2nd & 4th Sunday)

Sunday 14th (2nd Sun monthly)

Monday 15th (3rd Monday)

Revive Nation is a youth group we run every 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month at Leatherhead Methodist Church, Church Road, Leatherhead from 12.30pm 2.30pm. We play games, we have a pool table and we serve a light lunch for the young people. For more info www.leatherheadmethodist.org.

An evening meeting is held on the second Sunday of each month at Park House, Randall’s Road Leatherhead, KT22 0AH. All are welcome to join us in exploring a different approach to spiritual worship focusing on silence and stillness. For more info contact Catherine Carr (01483 283693) or catherinemcarr15@gmail.com The Probus Club of Ashtead meets at Tyrrell’s Wood Golf Club at 12.30 for its regular monthly lunch & talk. The speaker is Stephen Chater and the title, The Social Life of Coffee & Tea. New members welcome. For membership details and other info visit our website www.ashteadprobus.com. Alternatively, contact our Secretary, Stephen Bridges on 07806 791774 or stephen@bridgesuk.com.

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Tuesday 16th

Wednesday 17th (3rd Weds monthly)

Wednesday 17th (3rd Weds monthly)

Thursday 18th (3rd Thurs monthly)

Friday 19th

Sunday 21st (3rd Sunday)

Tuesday 23rd (4th Tues monthly)

Weds 24th (monthly)

Thurs 25th

Sunday 28th (4th Sun monthly)

The Arts Society Ashtead meets, Ashtead Peace Memorial Hall at 10.30am for its regular monthly lecture. Speaker Dr Paul Bahn MA PhD FSA; his subject, Australian Rock Art. Non-members & those on the Waiting List welcome: £5 payable on the door. For info contact Pat Anderson, Membership Secretary, 07958 560707 or pat@glasstower.co.uk. Website www.tas-ashtead.org.uk.

Ashtead Friendship Centre, Ashtead Peace Memorial Hall, 2.00pm. “New South Wales – More than just Sydney” by Vic Quayle. Contact Don Butt: 01372 274288.

Eastwick WI. St Mary’s Annexe, Fetcham KT22 9AZ 7.30pm. Visitors welcome.

Contact Mary Morris 01372 289822 / see info at www.eastwickwi.org.uk Leatherhead U3A’s monthly meeting will be at 2 pm in the United Reformed Church Hall, Epsom Road, Leatherhead KT22 8ST. Liz-Lee Kelley’s talk ‘From Laundries to Chop Suey’ - is the story of the Chinese in Britain. The U3A welcomes anyone no longer in full time employment or raising a family. For more information come along to this meeting or contact us at lhdu3amembers@gmail. com or check out our website www.leatherheadu3a.org.uk to find details of the many interests we offer and how easy it is to make new friends.

Ashtead Art Lovers, 11am & 7.30pm: Natalia Goncharova: Her life and works: One of the most talented artists of the Russian avant garde, this will provide background information for those interested in attending Tate Britain’s first retrospective exhibition of this innovative artist, which runs from 6th June - 8th Sept. £10 inc refreshments. ashteadartlovers@gmail.com or 01372 272235.

Messy Church at Ashtead Baptist Church 192 Barnett Wood Lane KT21 2LW a meeting for families children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Craft Celebration Meal 4pm-6pm every 3rd Sunday except August Come and Enjoy for more info email Paul and Sue at messychurch.abc@gmail.com.

“The Virtual Tour Of The Inside Of Big Ben” - Speaker Tim Redmond, Fetcham U3A 2.30pm St Mary’s Church Hall off The Ridgeway. Visitors & new members welcome. Contact 01372 453959 or www.fetchamu3a.org.uk.

Ashtead Townswomen’s Guild, Ralli Room, Ashtead Peace Memorial Hall, Woodfield Ln, Ashtead KT21 2BE, 7.30pm. Di James on 01372 273948.

Open meeting of the Ashtead Cancer Group, a support group for cancer patients, their families, friends & carers, providing support. Free. 7pm-9pm 49, St Stephen’s Avenue, Ashtead, KT21 1PJ. Workshops & occasional speakers. 07843 620295, ashteadcancergroup@gmail.com. www.ashteadcancergroup.org New Fire contemporary worship (ecumenical) held at All Saints Cafe, Kingston Road. Coffee from 6.00p.m. Worship 6.30pm. For more info email the info@ allsaintskingston.co.uk or call 020 8546 5964. www.allsaintskingston.co.uk

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Weds 3rd JULY 2019

Celebration Dinner for Epsom Medical Equipment Fund - 40 years of Fundraising for EGH at El Capriccio, 43-47 High Street, Ewell, KT17 1RX. Tickets are £25 each to include a three course meal. Drinks extra. Contact Bess Harding on 0208 337 8181 or bess.harding@ntlworld.com as soon as possible to reserve your place.

Friday 5th JULY 2019

Friends of Ashtead Village Hall 3 course dinner followed by a talk ‘The Secret Listeners who bugged the Nazis in WWII’ 6.30 for 7.00pm. Tickets £23 from the booking office, Friday coffee mornings or from the Committee. APMH, Woodfield Lane, Ashtead, KT21 2BE, Call 01372 272 921 or bookings@apmh.org.uk.

5th JULY 25th AUGUST

Soundscape tour during July & August at Leith Hill Place, Leith Hill Ln, RH5 6LY, An audio tour exploring the life & music of composer Ralph Vaughan Williams, who spent his early years up Leith Hill Place. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/leith-hill-place

Satuday 6th JULY 2019

Art & Craft Market at the Swan Centre, High Street, Leatherhead KT22 8AH keep up to date on our facebook page, www.facebook.com/swancentreleatherhead

Saturday 6th JULY 2019

Fetcham Singers Summer Concert FAURE’S REQUIEM. Come and join us in the United Reformed Church in Epsom Road, Leatherhead KT22 8ST at 7.30pm.

Entry on the door of £10 (children free) includes a free glass of wine at the Interval and a contribution is made to charity.

Saturday 6th JULY 2019

Circus and Family Fun Day, at St Giles (C of E) Infant School, Dene Rd, Ashtead KT21 1EA, from 12noon to 3pm. Circus performances are at 1pm and 2pm, tickets for the show are £6 each (children under 2 go free, but must be on a lap) to book please email jomark@live.co.uk. BBQ, Bar, Ice Creams, Family fun and games, circus performances, face painting and much more. Entry by donation.

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Monday 8th JULY 2019 Saturday13th JULY 2019

Dandelion Theatre Arts presents Pollyanna, at The Leatherhead Theatre, KT22 8DN from 5pm. A musical based on the books by Eleanor H. Porter & the 1960s Disney film, Pollyanna is the tale of an orphan sent to live with her stuck-up, dogoody aunt. Cost: £13. www.theleatherheadtheatre.com, 01372 365141 Flower Arranging workshop at Oddfellows Lounge, 270 High St, RH4 1QT from 7.30pm. Karen from Bride & Bloom floristry will talk through some of her latest projects & trends in floral design, then guide you through creating your own small table centre to take away. All flowers & materials provided. Booking required. £4.00 visitors, members free. Contact 01306877792 or mid-surrey@oddfellows.co.uk.

Locomotive Club of Great BritainThe Friends Meeting House, Butter Hill, South Street, RH4 2LE from 7.30pm. The Baie de Somme Railway on the Picardy coast is the subject of a talk by Mike Bunn. Anyone interested in trains is invited to our meetings.

Non-members pay £3.50. www.lcgb.org.uk or lcgbdorking@outlook.com

If there’s an event in August that you’d like mentioned, please contact Ros (details on p.6) before Wednesday 10th July.

Thursday 18th JULY 2019

Messy Summer at Leatherhead Methodist Church, Church Rd, Leatherhead KT22 8AY from 3.30pm - 5.30pm. 01372 362145

Saturday 20th JULY 2019

Dorking Philharmonia Summer Concert, from 7.30 pm St Martin’s Church, Dorking. Mozart - Overture from the Magic Flute. Mendellsohn - A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Sibelius - Symphony No 5. Tickets: available on door or in advance from our Box Office on (01306) 730 640. Prices: £12 (£10 concessions, £7 u 19’s)

Saturday 20th JULY 2019

Cherry Trees children’s charity is hosting a Latin Dance Fiesta party this summer at Onslow Village Hall, 4 Wilderness Rd, GU2 7QR from 7.30pm - 11pm. Led by dance instructor Gio Pappas, he will show you the steps into a tango, with cocktails, raffle & bar on the night. £15pp. www.cherrytrees.org.uk/event/latin-dance-fiesta.

Saturday 27th JULY 2019

Ashtead Horticultural Society is holding the 134th Summer Show in the Main Hall of Ashtead Peace Memorial Hall, from 1.30pm. There will also be a Flower Show from Ashtead Flower Arrangement Group. Tea and Cake will be served in the Ralli Room. Free entrance. All welcome.

Saturday 27th JULY 2019

Leatherhead & District Angling Society OPEN DAY, from 10am to 5pm. Fish for FREE for a couple of hours & get advice & tuition from one of our experts. EA licence is not required. All tackle & bait are provided. u12s must be accompanied by an adult. 07850 465258 / www.leatherheadangling.co.uk. More info on page 52

Saturday 27th JULY 2019

Mid-Surrey mencap are holding a JUMBLE SALE from 11am - 1pm at Fortyfoot Hall, Fortyfoot Road, Leatherhead KT22 8RY. Come along to find a bargain!

There will be light refreshments. Admission is 50p (accompanied children free)

29th JULY 2nd AUGUST

Dandelion Theatre Arts Summer Holiday Workshop - A Jungle Book Jamboree.

From 9.30am - 3.30pm at The Leatherhead Theatre, 7 Church St, KT22 8DN. Lots of games, singing, dancing, acting & rehearsing for a show for family & friends at the end of the last day. For children aged 4 & up. More info: Jennai@ the-theatre.org, 01372 365141/188 or online at www.theleatherheadtheatre.com

Save the Date in August Mondays & Tuesdays (during August)

Come and join us on Magic Mondays and Terrific Tuesdays in Leatherhead town centre during August. On Mondays we learn some Circus Skills, and on Tuesdays we have crafts, a face painter and we have a Mascot Meet.

14th - 17th AUGUST

FAME, at The Leatherhead Theatre, 7 Church St, KT22 8DN. 7.30pm (2.30pm Sat Matinee) LondonDanceCo Productions present Fame - The Musical in celebration of their 30th anniversary. Cost: £18. To book contact 01372 365141 or visit www.theleatherheadtheatre.com.

19th - 23rd AUGUST

Dandelion Theatre Arts Summer Holiday Workshop - A Wizard of Oz & Wicked mash-up. From 9.30am - 3.30pm at The Leatherhead Theatre, 7 Church St, KT22 8DN. Lots of games, singing, dancing, acting & rehearsing for a show for family & friends at the end of the last day. Suitable for children aged 4 & up. For more info: Jennai@the-theatre.org, 01372 365141/188m or www.theleatherheadtheatre.com/

All entries appear on a first come, first served basis. Details of the above events are correct at time of print.

GOOD AS NEW CHARITY SALE

BONANZA CRANLEIGH SHOWGROUND, EWHURST ROAD, CRANLEIGH GU67DW

SATURDAY 21ST SEPTEMBER - 11AM - 4PM Many different Stalls in the Barn including Ladies, Men’s & Children’s Clothes, Bric a Brac, Toys, Household Goods, Jewellery, Electrical Goods, Linens & much more.

Tombola, Refreshments our normal burger van will be back & the ice-cream man.

Greyhound Parade at 2.00pm, Free parking including disabled All dogs welcome

JUMBLE SALE SUNDAY 22ND SEPTEMBER - 10AM - 12.30PM At CRANLEIGH SHOWGROUND AS ABOVE. Substantially reduced items at all stalls.

For further information please contact

01306 712615 / 01252 781917 / www.celiacross.org.uk Registered Charity 1020383

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Enjoy a magical summer at Bocketts Farm Park!

Children will love the enchanted trail filled with mythical magic. Get creative in craft corner and make your own magical wand before having a boogie in the fairies and dragons bubble disco.

Cool off in the brilliant Water Wars Splash Zone, and enjoy launching water filled balloons at your opponents - great fun for all ages! Pan for gold in the last chance goldmine before digging and building

in the giant sandpit. Other daily activities include pony rides, tractor rides, animal handling, goat milking and the famous pig racing. In addition, meet and feed all of the friendly farm animals in Little Hoppington and the new Animal Discovery Barn. With 2 large indoor play barns, trampolines, young driver’s area, pedal go-karts, treehouse towers and 2 giant jumping pillows, there’s plenty to keep the whole family amused.

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musiconthursdays.org musicinsurrey.co.uk All venues have level access, including toilets. Leatherhead Methodist Church, please park in the Swan Cente multi-storey.

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12.30pm - Emma Juengling, Mezzo-soprano • Federic Bager, piano. Songs by Bartók, Brahms, Dvořák, & De Fall

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12.30pm - Timothy Guntrip, Organist • Asst Director of Music to cathedral singers Stag Montem Chorem and Holy Cross Church, Uckfield Christ Church URC, Epsom Road, Leatherhead KT22 8ST

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12.30pm - Ibrahim Aziz, viola da gamba, returns to play a Bach Sonata for Cello/Gamba Leatherhead Methodist Church, Church Rd, KT22 8AY

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For further information about the society & the programme for next year, take a look at our website www.tas-ashtead.org.uk

Hopefully by the time you read this the weather will reflect the summer season as we continue our 2019 programme of lectures as well as visits & tours. Lectures enjoyed so far have covered an interesting range of subjects from ‘Catherine the Great’ to ‘Architectural Trompe L’ Oeil’ & we look forward to our next lecture ‘Australian Rock Art’ in July. We seek a diverse range of subjects to both entertain and inform members, we do not focus solely on fine & decorative art.

The first of our visits & tours has been a great success & our next visit is planned for June to Taplow Court & Dorney Court with the opportunity to meet the Head Gardener at Taplow Court & tour the grade 1 listed Dorney Court, a magnificent stately home, which should prove to be a thoroughly enjoyable day out.

Our Society has a keen & active involvement in the local area, especially in primary schools & works with artists to encourage school pupils to enjoy art in a fresh new way.

Visitors will find a welcoming atmosphere including coffee and biscuits & enjoy a great lecture given by a renowned expert as well as meeting & making new friends. We meet in the Peace Memorial Hall on the 3rd Tuesday (except August), doors open at 09.30 for the lecture at 10.30. The charge is £5 for nonmembers but first-timers may attend free as our guest.

Bookham Wine Club

Explores Californian Wines on Monday 8th July 2019 BWC’s July meeting welcomes wine expert Deborah Zbinden when she reveals the fascinating history of Californian wine making.

Since Spanish missionaries first produced wine for Mass in the 18th Century, wine making has survived many ‘ups and downs’ and today, produces a great number of excellent wines. Californians, they say are serious about wine, and relaxed about everything else! Wineries are California’s second most popular tourist destination only Disneyland has more. The best wines come from the Pacific Coast and the famous Napa and Sonoma Valleys, and Deborah will be inviting members to taste six of them - three white and three red.

Later in July, Friday, 26th, in co-operation with the Association of Wine Educators, BWC will be holding a special Summer Event; a tutored wine tasting of 25 wines, led by Heather Dougherty. A Hog Roast & music follows.

members enjoying a talk at Tudeley Church on the wonderful stained glass windows by Marc Chagall.

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In August, BWC’s wine tasting is titled ‘Nina’s Italy’ when Nina Cerullo - a qualified wine educator and wine ambassador shares her passion for Italian wines.

If you would like further information on these events, or any of the Club’s monthly wine tastings, please visit our website: www.bookhamwineclub.org.uk or contact: membership@bookhamwineclub.org.uk. Mention Look Local when you enquire - introductory rates are available!

BIBLE TALKS You are warmly invited to attend our

INFORMAL TALKS ON SUNDAYS AT 2.00PM, GOD WILLING, AT THE

Marshall Room, Ashtead Peace Memorial Hall, Woodfield Lane, Ashtead, KT21 2BE

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Are you sure you are a true Christian?

How to escape from Armageddon The importance of God’s promises to David

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There will be plenty of opportunity for discussion If you are unable to attend, you can send for a free CD or attachment of the talks and relevant literature to: biblestudy4U@btinternet.com or Freepost RSEZ-KXRB-EKRX, Biblestudy, Bracknell, RG12 9YZ

Working Towards a Sustainable Ashtead What’s for dinner tonight?

It seems sometimes that we obsess about food. Not surprising, I love eating, it’s a very pleasurable thing to do. And we obviously need to eat to live. There are endless cookery programmes on TV, being a celebrity chef is now a thing and hundreds of books are written about recipes or the latest diet craze. It feels like an information overload - but does it help you decide what is best for your health and the environment, particularly in regard to the vegan/carnivore choice? Let’s see if I can bust a few myths…

Myth 1: We should all be vegan to protect the environment. It’s a great idea to eat less meat and dairy products as doing so decreases the emissions from agriculture and allows more people to be fed from smaller area of land. But none of us needs to eliminate meat completely unless we want to. Some animals feed on grassland that’s not suitable for crops so they have a role in converting things we can’t eat into things we can.

And meat and dairy add variety to our diet. But a diet with more vegetables, nuts, pulses etc can be good for your health and the environment, so why not try being a selective carnivore, and try to buy ethically sourced, organic meat if you can.

Myth 2: We need to eat lots of protein and meat is the best source. We do need to eat protein but the average person only needs about 50g per day. You’ll need more in some cases eg if you are a training as an athlete but most of us manage just fine on the average intake. Meat is a good protein source but so are nuts, legumes, soya beans, eggs, even bread contains some protein. On a normal balanced diet, it is quite hard not to get enough protein. And if you eat more than your body can use on a daily basis, it will end up being flushed down the loo.

Myth 3: There are some nutrients you can only get from meat. Vegans need to take a vitamin B12 supplement but Iron is the thing most meat-eaters worry they will miss out on if they move to a more veggie diet. Although it is more easily absorbed from meat, you can still get plenty from legumes, nuts, grains and many vegetables. Lots of sports people are vegetarian or vegan, from Lewis Hamilton to Novak Djokovic and they don’t seem to lack energy!

I’m not vegetarian but I do consciously eat less meat than I used to. And when I do eat it, I avoid beef, the worst for greenhouse gas emissions, and usually go for chicken or pork. It’s a modest change of diet but far from feeling restrictive, it has increased the repertoire of what we cook at home.

What’s for dinner tonight? I’m going to surprise myself!

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Imagine drinking a beautifully served organic coffee with a freshly, hand made lunch. Imagine that now you’re enjoying your lunch in a relaxing environment that just feels comfortable and safe. Safe?! Safety may not be what you were expecting to imagine in a coffee shop but it’s definitely the purpose for AllSaints social enterprise in Leatherhead.

You see our purpose isn’t just to serve the community with organic coffee or freshly made lunches or even to provide employment opportunities for young people, even though these are all great reasons; our aim is to create an environment where our staff

can be accepted, celebrated and safe to be & learn without judgement or stress. Safety is hard to find now days but we’re finding it’s a powerful platform into the working world.

Imagine being celebrated for who you are, more than what you do, ironically you might just find the secret to your success.

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Summer Exhibition & Sale of Paintings

ASHTEAD ART GROUP Ashtead Peace Memorial Hall Woodfield Lane KT21 2BE

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As part of the regular Ashtead summer scene, residents will be familiar with the popular annual Art Show staged at the APMH in early August every year.

This year the artists from Ashtead Art Group have

reason for extra celebrations. The Club is thrilled to announce the participation of two local companies as part of a drive to encourage pride in the locality. Michael Everett & Co. Estate Agents, based in Ashtead and other Surrey towns and Jones’ Creative, designers and printers of Leatherhead will be sponsoring a new prize category at the Summer Show for “Best Local Scene” in addition to their generous sponsorship of the annual Judges Awards for all subjects and media.

The club hopes visitors to the Show will be delighted with these reminders of the beautiful area in which they all live as well as enjoying the talents of so many local painters. The Free Exhibition runs from July 29th - August 3rd.

Further details: www.ashteadartgroup.co.uk

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LEATHERHEAD DUCK RACE GOES SWIMMINGLY!

This year’s River Mole-based celebrations took place on Sunday 9 June from 1pm and saw hundreds of people of all ages soak up a day packed full of entertainment both on and off dry land in Leatherhead.

On a day of glorious sunshine and perfect fast-flowing river conditions for the ‘contestants’ to partake, excitement on the banks and on Leatherhead Bridge grew as the day’s festivities progressed. The races took centre stage, with a total of eight - all sponsored by local businesses - tote races taking place including, for the first time, a pub-themed race which was won by the duck owned by The Kings Arms in Dorking.

The hugely popular family-friendly annual event is organised by Surrey Hills Community Radio, The Swan Centre and Mole Valley District Council.

The day saw the Show Choir adding a musical

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atmosphere to proceedings, a BBQ organised by the Running Horse pub, a model railway and a number of organisations’ stalls and storytelling set up on the river bank.

The popular charity swan race also made a welcome return. All proceeds went to Leatherhead Parish Church’s ‘Making History Project’, with a little over £350 raised. The day culminated in the mass duck race, with crowds gathered to excitedly cheer on their sponsored ducks. The event raised approximately £4,000 towards future Leatherhead town centre events and local charities.

Thanks go to event volunteers from Surrey Hills Community Radio including river bank and bridge marshals, Surrey Search & Rescue, St John Ambulance and cadets, the Show Choir, and Surrey Society of Model Engineers.”

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W.I. Meetings

Ashtead WIng is part of a new generation of WI’s. We meet on the second Monday of the month from 8pm to 10pm in Ashtead Baptist Church Hall.

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Next meeting 8th July 2019

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FETCHAM VILLAGE W.I. MAY REPORT We were very pleased to welcome two new visitors and we hope that they will return next month.

Secretary Sylvia’s clear and concise explanation of the two Resolution subjects were extremely well pitched, and voted on. She will be travelling to Bournemouth as our delegate for the June NFWI Annual meeting. Treasurer Pat had received a lovely phone call from long standing member Madge, who recently moved to Essex, and her news was relayed to the members.

The plan that we lightened the more formal Resolutions meeting by way of refreshments, then Anne’s bingo extravaganza, had been well thought out. Missing was the knowledge (until mid way through) that our state of the art ball carrier and board catered for numbers up to 75 and our

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cards showed numbers up to 90. We would have still been there now waiting for the higher ones to be called. Thank goodness for Gwyneth who put us out of our misery and earned her table a fistful of Flumps. This one and only game took 40 minutes. Our pub lunch in May is proving popular and will be held on the 15th. Marion’s garden safari was also well received and names were soon on the roving board to indicate interest in this seasonal event.

Sheila announced the range of items likely to be at her annual auction, and early details of the August barbeque and June strawberry tea appeared in the monthly newsletter. We meet on the first Wednesday of the month (except August) in Fetcham Village Hall at 7.30pm and visitors are most welcome.

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ASHTEAD W.I. JUNE MEETING REPORT A good start to the evening with all kinds of plants waiting to be purchased from well laden tables, and a reminder for us all that the Ashtead W.I. Garden Group will be looking after the gardens around our Peace Memorial Hall, with funds for this assisted by the plant sales. They hope everyone visiting the hall will enjoy the colourful displays. We were again pleased to welcome two new members this evening and all recent new members have been invited to a ‘get to know you’ gathering soon. Proceeds from our last month’s book sale have gone to our sisterorganisation Associated Countrywomen of the World. Looking ahead, members will be soon be seeing the Arundel ‘Carpet of Flowers’ and a future outing is being planned for August instead of our monthly meeting.

Dr Geoffrey Mead of the University of Sussex told us about the many different attractions of coastal resorts, starting with the well-to-do visiting Wells to drink the ‘healthy’ waters in many parts of the

UK, including Epsom of course, and from there people went to coastal areas for their health - in the 18th C for sea water (yes, to drink), the 19th C for the sea air, and the 20th C for the sun. We were taken to places via horse & carriage, paddle steamers, trains, then cars, and we learned about the origins of piers, their destruction and sometimes regeneration. This was a social history of pleasures and entertainments at coastal areas around the country for people over hundreds of years.

As a follow-up to this evening, next time we have been asked to come ready for ‘A day at the Seaside’ (and to bring a pencil!) so we wait to see what summery delights our members find in their wardrobes, hoping the July weather will be favourable. We finished with our excellent raffle prizes and news of our many sub-groups. Our next meeting is on Wednesday 3rd July, 7.15 for 7.30, with a reminder in advance that as always, there will be no August meeting at the hall.

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MOLE VALLEY W.I. JUNE MEETING REPORT Ann Layman, our President, welcomed all members & thanked people who had brought craft items they had made during the year as well as single roses. These items would be judged by our speaker later in the evening. Birthday wishes were given to those who had a birthday in June.

We have a few social activities later in the year: Farm to fork: a presentation given by a local farmer, as well as a cream tea in July; Trip to Vintage Essex on 2 October will include a ploughman’s lunch & rides on old buses; Quiz evening on 19 October which will include a hot meal and desert.

After a short break, our speaker on the subject of “Beside the Seaside” took us on an interesting & humorous nostalgic trip down to sea & sand from Scarborough, Blackpool & onto Brighton.

In 1630, a spring was found in Scarborough & people rushed in to the sea & came out feeling rejuvenated. King George IV was advised for health

reasons to go to Brighton to drink the sea water & stayed in Brighton Pavilion. In 1938 the Holiday Pay Act was introduced which enabled people to get two weeks paid holiday, accommodation & self catering was required and so Butlins & Pontins were introduced. Piers were built for entertainment, the longest of which is Southend.

Punch & Judy shows were put on the beach for the children, of which there are only 6 registered shows still in existence. Chocolate flake cones, Blackpool rock, woollen swimming costumes (remember them!), & picture postcards were all introduced.

We meet on 2nd Tuesday of the month at Fetcham Village Hall at 7.45; our next meeting being held on 9 July on Scams and Frauds. We have various activities, badminton, knit and natter, rambling, scrabble and mah-jong to name a few.

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ASHTEAD TOWNSWOMEN’S MAY’S MEETING REPORT

We had a friendly and cosy meeting in the Ralli room as usual. There was a copy of the ‘small guilds constitution’ on the tables to be read and voted on at the end of the meeting. The Chairman and Vice Chairman had heard about this when they attended the’ Chairman’s at home’ in Birmingham on 21st March and found it very interesting. We were given dates for Carol Services and other events.

We had good feedback from the cream tea at the Garden Centre in Cobham and information about a coach trip to Worthing in September. We have our Summer Lunch in August and other events to come.

Our speaker for the evening was Angela Young whose great grandmother Noel was on the Titanic.

The talk was called ‘The Aristocrat and the Able Seaman’ and it went on to describe how these two people would normally not have met as they were on very different social levels. Angela went on to describe the conditions around the sinking. The Marconi wireless equipment has broken down but one of the operators managed to mend it or the number of people lost would have been even

worse than it was. She followed on to tell us that Thomas who had been an able seaman for 10years with the White Star Line was commanding Lifeboat no 8 which Noel was in. He found out she knew about boats and asked her to take the Tiller. He also noticed she was very good at comforting distraught passengers so asked her to do this. They were at sea for 8 hours not knowing where they were, but eventually rescued. This was a tragedy with the loss of many lives of the passengers and crew.

Maritime law was changed so that all ships had to have wireless equipment and be open 24hours a day which it had not been before.

Lifeboat accommodation would be based on number of passengers and crew not on tonnage as before. Watertight compartment to be redesigned.

It was a fascinating talk and showed us how some of the myths about the Titanic came about.

We followed with refreshments and more business, ending up with the vote about the ‘small Guilds constitution’ which was passed.

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HOWARD BADMINTON CLUB IS PROUD TO BE

CELEBRATING ITS 50TH ANNIVERSARY THIS YEAR. In May the club held a Celebration Dinner at Tyrrells Wood Golf Club. We were delighted to welcome our President and founding Chairman Peter Turner, as well as many past and present members.

Fifty years ago, Badminton was played with wooden rackets and was not yet an Olympic Sport. Today Badminton is one of the most popular sports in the UK - ranked 4th after Football, Cricket and Rugby.

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education classes. Such was the demand for these evening classes at The Howard of Effingham School, that a limit of two years tuition was imposed on those attending. In response to this, the Howard Badminton Club was formed in 1969, to cater for those wanting to continue playing and develop their skills.

As demand grew, new sections to the club were added, playing in mainly single court venues in and around Leatherhead. In the 1990s, the club consolidated all of its sections and moved to the newly built sports hall at Downsend School.

It keeps hearts happy Regular play is great for keeping hearts healthy, conditioning and strengthening the heart muscle, reducing hypertension and limiting the risk of blood vessels clogging.

The club now We play on Wednesday nights, throughout the year, on four courts, at the excellent sports hall at St Teresa’s school in Effingham.

The club is a friendly, mixed ability group, playing with feather shuttles. We like to play competitively as well as socially.

We are currently recruiting new members and will be pleased to welcome players who may be interested in joining the club. We offer a free Badminton session, followed by pay as you play evenings, so you can be sure the club is right for you, before committing to full membership.

A brief history of the club Back in the 1960’s, there was a huge interest in badminton locally, driven in large part by adult

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It can be fast and furious Badminton is the fastest racket sport, with shuttles clocking up speeds in excess of

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FETCHAM U 3 A (University of the Third Age) What is the 3rd Age I hear you ask?

1st Age: We are born and we grow.

2nd Age. We mature, work, have children, we get tired.

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Why not join our u3a (university of the third age).

We meet on the 4th tuesday of every month from 2.30pm to 4.00pm, at St. Mary’s church hall off the Ridgeway, Fetcham. KT22 9AZ. Whatever your interests, are we have something that will suit you, from educational, hobbies, learning something new, many varied groups, to outings, theatre trips interesting speakers at our meetings plus Good Ole’ fashioned things like, “Making Friends”. Give us a try. We’re very friendly, plus it will only cost you £12.00 per year for all that we offer.

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THE LEATHERHEAD & DISTRICT LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY

Using LIDAR to reveal Hidden Civilisations & Iron Age structures Light Detection and Ranging or LIDAR involves using light beams projected from drones to discover hidden evidence of long lost buildings and settlements invisible at ground level. Archaeology researcher Krystyna Truscoe gave a fascinating lecture on the subject to the Leatherhead & District Local History Society on 17 May. Krystyna, who has worked on aerial photograph and mapping projects since 2005, is currently using LIDAR sources for research at Reading University into the landscapes of Iron Age settlements in England.

She mentioned two recent projects covering historic settlements in the Maya region of Guatemala and structures near the famous Angkor Wat monuments in Cambodia. LIDAR data revealed previously unknown

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ancient settlements over an extensive area of the central Maya Lowlands, identifying 61,480 ancient structures. Evidence was found ranging from small rural settlements to large urban areas. In Cambodia, LIDAR surveys had found that Angkor Wat was merely the epicentre of an immense settlement complex, with elaborate engineering works designed to manage water and mitigate monsoon rains.

A LIDAR survey measures distance through the time taken for a pulse of light to reach and return from a target. Airborne LIDAR uses a pulsed laser beam, measuring between 20 and 200,000 points per second.

These points combine to build an accurate, high

resolution model of the ground and the features on it.

The aircraft typically flies at around 800 metres above ground level and a laser beam is transmitted in pulses, allowing a swathe of about 600 metres to be surveyed during a flight. Measurements at 2-metre intervals or closer allow a detailed model of terrain to be created.

LIDAR can survey entire landscapes. It produces 3D data accurate to within a few centimetres and can model terrain hidden under woodland canopy. Grassland is very susceptible and it is particularly valuable in improved pasture where features are heavily denuded.

On moorland too it can be useful and on arable land it can show heavily denuded earthworks hard to survey on the ground. Surface geology needs to be considered, particularly in flood plains. Success in wooded areas depends on type of tree cover and time of year.

A project of especial interest was The Chase Through Time which explored the Dolebury Warren Cannock Chase area of outstanding natural beauty in Staffordshire.

Many previous generations had left their mark on the land but much was hidden in woodland and heath.

Historic England and the county council undertook an archaeological survey using LIDAR which revealed the bases of huts where soldiers trained before being sent to the front. The site was re-used during World War 2 as a location for armoured vehicle tests.

For more information on the Leatherhead & District Local History Society go to www.leatherheadhistory. org or visit the Leatherhead Museum at Hampton Cottage in Church Street which has now re-opened after refurbishment.

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Gardens are for Sharing

By Selina Botham

Award winning local garden designer Selina Botham describes her latest revelation about greens…

Sadly progress has been slow on my own garden (mainly due to the busy-ness of the season) and I’ll need to wait until I have more to report before my next instalment. Clients gardens always take priority and there is so much to do work-wise at this time of year. Despite the neglect, much is looking good and blooming beautifully but there are too many weeds popping up and I am still leaving the newly formed beds to lie fallow so I can deal with the brutish plants I had grown under the old willow where nothing else survived.

So….I’ve been looking slightly further afield for inspiration and have just returned from a beautiful walk around the village and up Telegraph Hill. The evening light as it dapples across the path which leads from the end of Old Claygate Lane is always such a pleasure with the views across the field and today a stunning wild rose to compliment the fresh greens.

How can I say it? The greens are staggeringly ‘green’ at the moment, with the Oak trees such a perfect shade of my favourite colour this evening. It’s such

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a blessing to have greenery around us and I was particularly aware of how lucky we are to live in such a beautiful place. I took time to appreciate the open grass and stately Oaks at the top of Telegraph hill and also the open grass and pretty trees of the Roundway. These green oases of communal green space are really special and we are so fortunate that our local council still just about has enough money to keep them maintained. Of course the benefits for the wider environment, (for birds and bees and air quality) are all just as important as the pleasure they give us.

I also noticed all the front gardens I passed full of flowers and greenery and enjoyed the beauty of them too. Is it just me or do roses seem particularly beautiful this year? I was driving past a truly spectacular combination of deep red with pure white climbing roses in a front garden in Chessington yesterday evening too and noticed a young man stopping and looking and smelling one of the blooms. It made me so happy I nearly stopped and had a chat with him - but I realised (just in time) that that would probably embarrass him and put him off gardens for life! But it was nice to know that it’s not just me with my garden designer’s eye who stops and looks and appreciates a flower or two. So be encouraged when you are planting your garden, it’s not just you who will benefit from your garden but your neighbours and friends and passers by may just notice and stop to touch or see of smell your roses.

I think what I realised today, is that gardens are for sharing!

Selina Botham is an award winning garden designer based in Claygate. If you would like to improve and make the best of your garden and need some professional help contact Selina for an initial garden consultation on 07894 553 202 or see her web site for further ideas www.designsforallseasons. co.uk and her facebook page Selina Botham – Designs for all Seasons.

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The Eight Legged Spanish Attacker Copyright Sarah Lott, June 2019

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That’s terrible! Before we race you off to hospital can I just The sunny days flew by. During their last evening, point out a couple of tiny observations? Don’t you think Sam and Ruth were on the terrace, reading their you’d have noticed a five-inch spider climbing up your books and drinking sangria while the children swam leg? You also seem to be thoroughly enjoying that large in the pool. Sam suddenly felt a sharp pain and bag of cheese and onion swiped at his leg, assuming it was a mosquito. As he crisps. Don’t you think looked down, he wasn’t sure if he was more shocked you might be feeling by the strangely marked spider or by the trickle of just a little bit poorly blood which were both making their way down his if you’d been bitten by leg. the most lethal spider Ruth didn’t want to alarm the children so, in a in the world?”

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cat and of course, the Mad-as a bat-Hatter. See this classic story brought vividly to life and meet the characters after the show - why not come dressed up as your favourite? Bring a picnic for your very own Tea Party, relax on the lawn at Hatchlands Park and enjoy this fun performance filled with catchy music, colourful costumes and heaps of audience interaction. Refreshments will be served in the interval.

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The summer months should be a time to be enjoyed by everyone but, sometimes, things can be spoiled by a few people behaving inconsiderately. It is easy to assume that this is all the fault of young people on school holidays but that is not always the case.

Parties and barbeques in gardens are an enjoyable feature of summer (when it’s not raining!) but they can cause annoyance to neighbours if they carry on into the late evening and night on a regular basis.

Some people have young children who need their sleep! As a general courtesy, do consider telling your neighbours if you are planning a party, or perhaps invite them to come along too!!

In most cases, noise nuisance is not really a police matter and should be reported to Environmental Health Officers at Mole Valley District Council. We do, however, receive a number of calls every year from disgruntled neighbours and members of the public when a party gets out of hand and could result in a breach of the peace. Alcohol is nearly always a contributory factor when police have to get involved.

If young people are out and about going to parties, please try to ensure that these events are supervised by adults and that there is a control on alcohol being available. It is not a good idea to give young people a few beers to take to a party as it is illegal for them to be in possession of alcohol under the age of 18.

If police were to stop them, the alcohol will be

confiscated and poured away.

Parks and recreation grounds are also intended to serve the whole community and it can be intimidating if large groups of people gather on them without warning and behave inconsiderately.

If anyone feels intimidated or threatened in any way, do call the police on 999. Some communities have already asked police to consider anti-social behaviour on local recreation grounds as priority issues and we will always try to attend if possible.

Littering can also be a problem on recreation grounds and on local streets in general. If reported to police we normally refer the matter to the relevant person at Mole Valley District Council. It is tempting on occasions to challenge littering when you see it happening but do consider your own safety and we would never recommend anyone putting themselves in a position where they could receive abuse. If you have any concerns with regards to littering please contact Mole Valley District Council on 01306 8855001, or online at www.molevalley.gov.uk At the risk of repeating ourselves, do please remember to remove any valuables from your car when you are out and about for the day. Opportunist thieves are known to target car parks at beauty spots and they know it is common practice to hide things under the seats and in the glove compartments. Please take all your valuable items with you if you are on a day out - hiding them in the boot is not an option!

As always, if you need to contact your local policing team, call 101 and ask to speak with the officers for your local area.

You can also email the team for Mole Valley on molevalley@surrey.pnn.police.uk. If you have an emergency to report, always call 999

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useful numbers Ashtead Art Group 01737 357263 (Jenny Lister) Ashtead Bowling Club 01372 802421 (Pamela Bennett) Ashtead Cancer Group ashteadcancergroup@gmail.com Ashtead Chess Club 01372 813487 (Richard Jones) Ashtead Choral Society 01372 278852 (Anne Bailey) Ashtead Community Vision 07530 373975 (Andy Ellis) Ashtead Cricket Club 01372 276286 (Sarah Culhane) Over 60s Lunch Club 01372 813276 or 375640 The Arts Society Ashtead 01372 275605 (Pat Anderson) Ashtead Flower Arrangement Group 01372 279501 (Di Stirling) Ashtead Friendship Centre 01372 274288 (Don Butt) Ashtead Good Neighbours 07752 665066 Ashtead Horticultural Society 01372 373348 (Jennie Pilfold) Ashtead Library 0300 200 1001 Ashtead Peace Memorial Hall 01372 272921 Ashtead Players/Young Players 01372 279614 Ashtead Residents’ Association 07804 026577 (Glynis Peterkin) Ashtead Squash & Tennis Club 01372 272215 Ashtead Tennis Players Club 01372 721104 Ashtead Townswomen’s Guild 01372 273948 (Di James) Ashtead Women’s Institute

01372 276736 (Sandra Brown) Carers’ Support Mole Valley 01306 640212 Childline 0800 1111 Citizens’ Advice Bureau 03 444 111 444 Cruse Bereavement Care 020 8393 7238 Electricity (UK Power Networks) 0800 783 8866 (powercut info line) Epsom General Hospital 01372 735735 Fetcham Residents’ Association 07833 620 744 for all enquiries Fetcham Singers (ladies’ choir) 01372 276736 (Sandra Brown) Gas (Transco) 0800 111999 (minicom/textphone for deaf/hard of hearing 0800 371787) Howard Badminton Club 07711 563481 (Mike Guillem) The Arts Society Leatherhead 01372 278738 (Huw Jenkins) Leatherhead Choral Society 01372 376831 (Sue Foulsham) Leatherhead & District Angling Society 01372 377654 Leatherhead Helpshop 01372 363385 Leatherhead Community Association 01372 360508 Leatherhead Horticultural Society 01372 373493 (David Wells) Leatherhead Leisure Centre 01372 377674 Leatherhead Library 0300 200 1001 Leatherhead Lions Club 01372 274618 (Jim Malynn) Leatherhead Museum 01372 386348

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Leatherhead Residents’ Association 01372 813013 Leatherhead Theatre 01372 365141 Mid Surrey Community Mediation 07513 524241 Mole Valley District Council 01306 885001 Police - Non-emergency 101 Probus Club of Ashtead 07806 791774 (Steve Bridges) Probus Club of Leatherhead 07947 361406 (Jon McCarthy) Probus Club of Mole Valley 01372 878875 (Michael Brown) Rotary Club of Ashtead 01372 727573 (Keith Allardyce) Rotary Club of Leatherhead 07753 821964 (Simon Edmands) Royal Association for the Deaf 01306 881958 Royal British Legion Leatherhead/ Fetcham Branch 01372 811422 Samaritans - 01372 375555 Shopmobility Leatherhead 01372 362400 Surrey County Council 03456 009 009 (8am-6pm weekdays) Surrey Trading Standards 01372 371717 U3A: Leatherhead & District 01372 375756 Ashtead: 01372 274388 Fetcham 01372 453959 Trumps Bridge Club Leatherhead 01372 377124 Volunteer Centre Mole Valley 01306 640369 Water - Emergencies/general 01737 772000 Wildlife Aid 09061 800132 (24hrs)

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SUMMER READING CHALLENGE Calling all children!! Come to Ashtead Library from 13th July & join the Summer Reading Challenge 2019 - this year’s exciting theme is SPACE CHASE - to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first moon landing.

Are you aware we have a Digital Buddy every Thursday 2-4pm?

A digital buddy is able to help with computer queries, using the branch PC, their own laptop or tablet. For any computer related help, please book a slot or ring 0300 200 1001 & ask for Ashtead Library.

Weekly Rhymetime Session: This is a great opportunity to have fun with your baby/toddler through rhythm, actions and singing and introduce children to all the library has to offer. The Rhymetime session is available on Friday 10:15am for 30mins. Places are limited so please arrive early. Do you have an hour to spare on Friday morning? We would love to have another Rhyme Time Volunteer. Please look online or come to see us at Ashtead Library.

Bus Timetables have finally arrived! Pop in and pick one up from Ashtead Library.

Keep an eye on our twitter account @AshteadLibrary for upcoming events and activities.

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We were delighted to welcome staff from Woodlands School to the library last month as part of a team building exercise. They taught us how to say simple phrases in Makaton such as “Good Morning”, “Thank you” and “How can I help you?” We hope to welcome some of the children from Woodlands School to the library in the future or visit them at school.

Don’t forget! This year’s Summer Reading Challenge - Space Chase - launches on Saturday 13th July. Get ready for an out of this world adventure helping ‘The Rockets’ family track down books nabbed by mischievous aliens! Children can sign up at any Surrey Library from 13th July and then read at least six library books of their choice over the next two months. They will collect special stickers and other rewards along the way - all for free. Special craft events are also planned

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