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What an absolutely wonderful time of year this is! Plenty of pretty blossoms on the trees locally, longer days with brighter evenings and all being well, some better weather in store too!

We have lots of local news to share this month with a full selection of events on our What’s On pages too.

Plus news from the Fairfield Centre in Leatherhead, as they celebrate 40 years since they first opened their doors in 1982!

See page 13 for more on that.

Exciting news from one of our regular advertisers, the Fire & Iron Gallery, who will shortly provide the venue for the Blacksmithing section of the The Princes Master Crafters to be screened on Sky Arts TV in May! (Exact details on timings are not available at time of going to print) Ashtead Good Neighbours are keen to help local people in need, they have a team of willing volunteers who are ready to come to your assistance with lifts to medical appointments, a bit of shopping or some simple DIY. They are a lovely bunch of local people who would be happy to help you in your hour of need and they are all DBS checked too. See page 20 if you, or someone you know, could benefit from a helping hand.

News of a few art related events / projects this month too; art-rabble.org is a local, social enterprise who sell fine art prints by artists with disabilities. These artists are truly inspirational so please do take a moment to find out more by turning to page 22.

Also on an arty note, It will soon be time for the ‘Leatherhead Art Trail’. This is certainly a very lovely event, see page 36 for details. We have some very talented people locally, who deserve our support, and this is well worth exploring.

There is plenty more for you to discover within our pages, way too much to include here, so I will leave you to browse….

Wishing you all a great month, With Best Regards,

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The charity was founded as the Surrey Voluntary Association for the Blind in the aftermath of the First World War. Its first task was to set up a register and it identified 500 people in Surrey needing financial support.

In 1970 the association took over a room in the newly vacated Rentwood House in School Lane, owned by Surrey County Council, but until not long before the HQ of the pest control firm Rentokil. Since then it has steadily expanded and now occupies most of the building, becoming Sight for Surrey in 2014.

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OPEN DAY MAY 4th - Everyone is welcome to celebrate and find out more about the charity at the Sight for Surrey Open Day at Rentwood on May 4th. It will be in two parts, with workshops, talks and demonstrations in the morning from 11 am, and an ‘open house’ with refreshments from 1pm.

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3.and, Howmost would you keep of a record of addresses that A have been provided a toolkit important all, consultant level local doctor or a with social worker(names now of residents will not be required simply the household address so WRAP can potentially postnurse supervision 24/7. accompanies the consultant and the questionnaires etc at a later date)?

However the problem would be about where when assessing future care of a (usually) elderly person.

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Caroline Brown (LRA Chairman) Caroline Brown (Leatherhead R.A.) The possibility of a brand new multi-purpose Gill Hanson (SDCCG) chairman@leatherheadresidents.org.uk / www.leatherheadresidents.org.uk/contact hospital was also mentioned, but the sums

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Fairfield Centre 40th - members enjoying the celebrations

This March marked 40 years since the opening of Mole Valley District Council’s (MVDC) Fairfield Centre in Leatherhead. Originally opened as the “Leatherhead Day Centre” in 1982, the Fairfield Centre has offered a home from home and place for the older residents of Mole Valley to come together to socialise, exercise, learn new skills, partake in activities and make new friends for two score years.

To celebrate, during the week commencing 28th March the Fairfield Centre ran daily, pre-booked celebratory three course lunches and additional entertainment for its members.

Celebratory entertainment included an 80s themed quiz, “Songs you remember” singalong and a reminiscence session to name but a few.

These sessions ran in addition to a number of the Fairfield Centre’s usual activities, including exercise, IT and art classes, as well as word games and puzzles sessions.

MVDC’s Executive Head of Service (Communities), Rachel O’Reilly said, “For 40 years now we have been fortunate enough to have the Fairfield Centre in Leatherhead to provide a welcoming environment for Mole Valley’s older residents. The Centre delivers a stimulating programme of daily activities, as

Fairfield Centre 40th Jim, the longest standing Fairfield Centre member cutting the celebratory cake

well as delicious, healthy and affordable meals.

The ongoing pandemic has really shone a light on the importance of social connections for health and wellbeing. Whilst our older residents were advised to shield or reduce their number of contacts, the Fairfield Centre switched to a programme of Zoom get-togethers to help keep members connected and boost their spirits.

During this period they also conducted over 7,000 wellbeing calls to their members, offering a friendly voice during a difficult time.

As restrictions have been eased Mole Valley District Council have gradually reopened the Centre; from our outdoor ‘Terrace Café’ last April, through to today, where we have been running our programme of varied activities, entertainment and nutritious hot meals for many months now. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Fairfield Centre team and its volunteers for their hard work and dedication in supporting Mole Valley’s older residents.”

If you would like to find out more about the Fairfield Centre and becoming a member, please call 01372 376058, email Fairfield.Centre@molevalley.gov.uk or visit molevalleylife.co.uk.

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Mole Valley Local Plan 2020-2037 - The Local Plan is now with the Planning Inspectorate for independent examination by the appointed Inspectors, Roisin Barratt (Hons) MSc MRTPI IHBC and Beverley Wilders BA (Hons) PgDurp MRTPI. They will determine whether it has been prepared in accordance with the relevant legal requirements and that it is ‘sound’ - i.e. positively prepared, justified, effective and consistent with national planning policy.

There is no way of knowing how long the examination will take or who may be called to attend meetings with the Inspectors on any of the objections that have been raised over the Plan. We have been advised by MVDC that the Inspectors will examine the Plan on a subjectby-subject basis with each taking a separate subject to examine. This may result in interested parties being called to attend meetings with the Inspectors on more than one occasion.

An issue that most concerns ARA, along with the Residents’ Associations in Bookham, Fetcham and Leatherhead is the provision of the infrastructure that will be needed to cope with the proposed level of development in North Mole Valley. We have asked for assurances from MVDC that infrastructure will be in place before development occurs and we have been advised that consideration is being given to addressing infrastructure needs through Section 106 Agreements. These are legal agreements between Local Authorities and developers that are linked to planning permissions and can also be known as planning obligations.

These agreements are drafted when it is considered that a development will have a significant impact on the local area such that they require something stronger than simply attaching planning conditions to a planning application. The agreements cover: Public Open Space; Affordable Housing; Education; Highways; Town Centre Improvements and Health. Be 14 Ashtead&LeatherheadLocal - MAY 2022

assured that ARA will be watching this closely as development plans come forward once the Local Plan has been adopted (perhaps in late 2023). We will put updates on the progress of the Examination on our website as information comes to light.

Step into Mole Valley - Mole Valley District Council has asked us to publicise their “Step into Mole Valley” initiative, which launched in early Spring with details in the Council’s press release of “24 of the best walks in and around the Surrey Hills, with something for everyone including buggy-friendly/accessible paths, heritage trails, routes for nature-lovers and dog walkers, and the best picture-perfect walks for stunning countryside views.

In a post-pandemic drive to boost health and wellbeing and to support the local economy, residents and visitors are invited to step into the great outdoors and explore everything the district has to offer including historical buildings, pretty villages and historic market towns with thriving shops, pubs, cafes and restaurants, one of the UK’s largest wine estates, plus lots and lots of charming countryside.

Test out a much drier and less wobbly version of the famous Stepping Stones River Mole crossing in Dorking by visiting our brand new 3D pavement stickers, located outside Dorking Halls and replicated at the entrance to the Swan Centre shopping centre in Leatherhead (outside the Mole Valley Employment & Skills Hub).”

Visit http://molevalleytogether.co.uk/ stepintomolevalley/ for information on all of the walks. You’ll find mention there of two walks in and around Ashtead: Ashtead Heritage Trail, which is described as an “historical village walk featuring low level architecture” and The Star and Ashtead Common Circular – “a circular pub walk featuring a lakeside setting”. Enjoy!

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Making sure your email passwords are not being used for any other websites or services is your best way to stay secure.

Really it’s best practice to use a different password for each service or online account you have, to protect yourself. The only problem you can have is that this can lead to a new issue; Remembering all these different passwords. To help with this we would recommend using a Password Manager. A service that stores your passwords, auto-fills them onto the webpage for you and even informs you if they are at risk.

We have partnered with a leading password security company so we can provide and help get you set up with a password manager that will help keep you secure. We can offer a full service where we help get your passwords updated and set up in a secure password vault and show you how to better manage your passwords.

If you are interested then just give our sales team a call and we can send y ou more information on what we can offer and how we can help you.

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

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There will come a time when many of us will need a helping hand - be it for transport to a medical appointment, a little shopping or simple DIY. This is when Ashtead Good Neighbours step in!

Our VOLUNTEERS are DBS checked to ensure the safety of our client, not only when driving them to a medical appointment, but also waiting with them and ensuring that they are then returned safely to their home.

Our CLIENTS are much valued residents of our Ashtead community, and if you feel you would like a “helping hand” from time to time, then contact us to find out more: Tel: 07752 66 50 66 Email: ashteadgn@gmail.com or see our website www.agn.uk.net Our VOLUNTEERS are at the heart of our notfor-profit organisation. They can, and do, make a huge difference to our community, and really enjoy the interesting and varied conversations with AGN’s Clients. Ask any of our volunteers, it’s very rewarding! If you can spare a few hours per month, at times to suit you, then contact us for more information.

We would love to hear from you.

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ASHTEAD MOVIE NIGHT Showing at Ashtead Peace Memorial Hall for one night only

Friday, 20 May 2022 at 7.30

(Doors open 6.45pm)

BELFAST to be preceded by a short supporting programme

Judi Dench, James Dornan, Catriona Balfe, Ciaran Hinds, Jude Hill BAFTA and Golden Globes award winner 2022

Main film running time: 1hr 38min - Type: Drama

TICKETS £10.00

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Tickets from: Hall Office : 01372 272921 / Graham: 01372 272077 / Jean: 01372 274539

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It encourages people to look beyond ordinary faceless art and instead introduces artwork which tells a story, promotes inclusion and builds a brighter future for disabled artists.

Founder, Lisa Lim, from Surrey, explains how Art Rabble represents a broad and dynamic range of artists with conditions ranging from Fibromyalgia, Parkinsons, Down’s Syndrome and Autism.

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ART & EDUCATION

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We are delighted to announce that Fire & Iron in Leatherhead is the venue for the blacksmithing in The Prince’s Master Crafters premiering on Sky Arts in May 2022, presented by Jim Moir.

The show highlights endangered heritage crafts.

Watch out for us – and if you fancy having a go at blacksmithing, we offer courses for beginners. Take a look on our website.

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A community fridge takes food which would otherwise go to waste and makes it available to anyone who can use it.

Mid Surrey Community Fridges (MSCF) operates 17 Community Fridge sessions and Mobile Fridge Stops each week, at locations as far apart as Ewell and Capel; where they have become important meeting places for regulars and often a place where people can get social support and advice.

MSCF collects food from all the major supermarket chains in the area and many independent businesses. At the heart of MSCF is a team of dedicated, enthusiastic volunteers who keep the show on the road, this includes Frontline- drivers, hub assistants, and Back office - warehouse assistants, and admin assistants (various departments).

We are always looking for volunteers across all areas.

Currently we are desperately in need of Warehouse and Van loading assistants. This can be from as little as a couple of hours a week. Please contact volunteers@midsurreycommunityfridges.co.uk for more information or to apply. It really will make a difference to the environment and your community.

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Skills for Life Learning, laughing and living your best life

CAN YOU HELP?

THE SENSORY GARDEN NEEDS YOUR SPARE PLANTS! Our Skills for Life programme equips people with disabilities, with the knowledge and confidence they need to realise their aspirations.

www.grangecentre.org.uk Email: info@grangecentre.org.uk Tel: 01372 452 608

A group of volunteers has recently taken on the project to renovate the Sensory Garden within the grounds of The Grange at Bookham.

The garden was originally created in 2011, around an existing rectangular pond. Raised beds were added along with wooden arches, a new pavilion, which is now used as a pottery studio, and lots of plants. Sensory gardens are planted with sight, sound, taste, smell and touch in mind. The original planting included heuchera and salvia, which stimulate the senses through the colour of their flowers and foliage; rosemary for its smell and taste, as its highly fragrant leaves can be used in cooking; lavender and honeysuckle for their wonderful scent, and stachys, with its lovely downy leaves that are soft to the touch.

10 years on and the garden has significantly matured, and many of the larger shrubs have outgrown their spaces. Sadly, the wooden arches have rotted and have had to be 32 Ashtead&LeatherheadLocal - MAY 2022

removed. The new gardener has been busy and when the volunteers arrived for their first look at the project, new metal arches had replaced the wooden ones, and many of the climbing plants had been given a serious prune.

The volunteer group got going early in January and have spent most of their time to date cutting back all the larger shrubs, pruning the roses, weeding all the beds, and trying to identify some of the plants which are starting to grow. The initial plan is to maintain the garden while the plants reveal themselves, and then add plants as the year progresses. There is plenty of room for additional planting and therefore the group is asking for donations of plants, and bulbs (which have finished flowering) which fit in with the sensory theme.

Please contact Hilary at hrnicholls15@gmail.com if you have any suitable plants going spare at any point during the growing season.

Summer Fun 2022 Mon 1 August to Fri 2 September Sessions run 9.15am to 16.15pm Come anytime for as many days as you like

Try New Things Make New Friends Have Fun! A chance for people with learning disabilities to experience what life is like at The Grange Programme includes: cookery ✺ gardening ✺ fitness ✺ sport craft chilltime & outings drama & music All sessions are supported by our trained

staff. PAs welcome.

Call 01372 452 608 or email Helen.Soutter@grangecentre.org.uk

what’s on YOGA WITH JULIA - Every Tuesday Reeves Room, The Parish Hall, Church Road, Leatherhead, KT22 8BD. Phone 07913 647 719 ABC TODDLER GROUP – Every Tuesday (Term time only) 10 am – 11.30 am Ashtead Baptist Church, Barnett Wood Lane, Ashtead. 0-3 year olds with a carer. For more information email rosemarybassett@btinternet.com THE DOWNSMEN MALE BARBERSHOP CHORUS, Every Wednesday (except August), 7.30pm At the Methodist Church, Church Road, Leatherhead, KT22 8AY. We are a small & friendly group, keen to recruit new members. No musical knowledge or singing experience required. Come along & give it a try. For singing in close harmony - there’s nothing like it! Gary Score - 01372 275177.

ASHTEAD OVER 60S CLUB - Every Thursday (except August), 12noon Ashtead Over 60s Lunch Club is pleased to announce that places have become available for new members to join. This friendly club, meets at Ashtead Peace Memorial Hall in the Ralli Room, freshly prepared lunch which is served at 12.30. Cost is just £6. It’s the ideal way to enjoy a hot meal whilst making new friends or catching up with old ones. Brenda - 01372 813276.

THE ARK TODDLER GROUP - Every Friday (Term time only) 9.30 - 11.15am Leatherhead Methodist Church on Church Road, Leatherhead. There is a suggested donation of £1 per family to help cover the costs of the group. More info: Joycey.lmcyouth@gmail.com.

ST MICHAEL’S SOUP LUNCH - The first Friday of the month 12noon - 1.30 pm.

Selection of homemade soups, breads, desserts with tea/coffee is served in the Church Hall, Ashtead, all for £6. All money collected is shared between The Princess Alice Hospice, CAFOD (Catholic Agency For Overseas Development) & Besom. 01372 270842; smichaeloffice@gmail.com ASHTEAD U3A - Thursday 5th May , 3.00pm At the Ashtead Peace Memorial Hall. Doors open at 2.30pm when refreshments are served. The Ashtead u3a AGM will take place and then the speaker. This is Andy Thomas who talks about Conspiracy History of the World. NB Meeting starts at 3pm. u3asites.org.uk MARTHA’S MARKET - 1st & 3rd Fridays of the month, 10am - 11.30am Fridays 6th & 20th May - Leatherhead Parish Church Hall, Church Rd. Car park at rear.

Refreshments available for £1. Please wear your mask. Home-baked cakes & specialities, Farm eggs, Hand-made crafts & supplies, Cards, Top quality bric-a-brac. Janine at staggcjpj@aol.com.

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this may ASHTEAD BOWLS CLUB - Sunday 15th May, 2.30pm - 5pm / Friday 27th May, 5pm - 8pm Ashtead Bowls Club free trial open days for new members. We welcome bowlers of all ages and experience. Woodfield Lane, Ashtead KT21 2BJ. For more information email: richarde@ ashteadfc.co.uk or phone 07970 069124.

OASIS WOMEN’S GROUP - 20th May, 9.15am - 10.30pm A women’s group for all women in their 20s, 30s and 40s - with free creche available - runs at St George’s Christian Centre, Ashtead. We will be exploring themes from the cult classic Grease including education, friendships, relationships and self-esteem.

CURZON COUNTRY CINEMA - Tuesday 10th May, 2.00pm & 6.50pm Watch the new film ‘West Side Story’ at Old Barn Hall, Church Road, KT23 3PQ. Tickets: £6. For more information visit: www.curzoncountrycinema.com WILLOW WEDNESDAY: FOR THE BIRDS - 18th May, 10am – 4pm Join Lorraine Ellery Matthews co-founder of Hedges & Hurdles for a half-day outdoor workshop and learn to weave with willow to create an art piece, a sculpture you can be proud of! To book tickets or more information about this event visit: www.painshill.co.uk HALF TERM JUBILEE FLORAL CROWN WORKSHOP AT POLESDEN LACEY - 31st & 2nd June, 10.30am - 12noon. Celebrate the Jubilee during half term by creating your own bespoke floral crown. £40 https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/polesden-lacey

save the date OUTDOOR THEATRE: PETER PAN AT PAINSHILL PARK - 2nd June, 5.30pm - 8pm Outdoor theatre at Painshill as part of our 2022 Summer Series in the Walled Garden, Illyria will perform Peter Pan By J.M. Barrie, adapted by Oliver Gray. Adult - £16.00. Child (up to 16) – £12.00 To book tickets or more information about this event visit: www.painshill.co.uk PLATINUM JUBILEE CELEBRATIONS AT POLESDEN LACEY - 2nd - 5th June, 10am - 5pm Join friends and family for a relaxed and fun weekend in the stunning grounds at Polesden Lacey, with live music and plenty to see and do. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/polesden-lacey Please check before attending any listed events, in case of any changes to government guidance, regarding Covid restrictions.

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

If there’s an event in June that you’d like mentioned in our what’s on, please contact Ros before 11th May. To advertise please call us at 01372 200 000

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Your local artists have been busy creating www.surreyopenstudios.org.uk where you amazing work over the past year and will be can also find out more about the artists, their opening their studios between the 11-26 of work and contact details and about other June as part of the annual Surrey Artists’ artists throughout Surrey.

Open Studios (SAOS) free event.

The SAOS brochures will be available in To help you plan your visits they the local libraries, shops and café have created “The Leatherhead including the Country Market Art Trail map” which shows at the Old Barn Hall for you to the locations of nine studios pick up nearer the time. displaying hundreds of Look out for & follow the original artworks including orange signage! We look landscapes, abstract art, forward to welcoming you sculptures and illustration to our studios.

Inspiring Art Near by 12 local artists from https://www.debbiet You This June Leatherhead, Fetcham and earleart.com/about https:// Bookham. It’s a fantastic www.cathybrett.co.uk/ opportunity to see what https://www.annaclarke.art/ artists do all day, meet and ask Home Farm Studio, questions, buy direct from the artists jillgoodchild@gmail.com / https:// or take part in a workshop and learn a new jenniferjokhoo.com skill. There will be something for everyone! http://artandabout.net/ For further information, please visit The Woody Studio, www.taniabusschau.com

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LEATHERHEAD

WEDNESDAY 11 MAY 2022 AT 7.30PM

IN THE PARISH CHURCH HALL, LEATHERHEAD, KT22 8BD.

‘Wonders of the Roman Empire - Off Limits’ by Sam Moorhead,

who will provide an outline of Roman activity in the Near East and North Africa, focusing on cities which have been largely destroyed by civil war (for example Hatra in Iraq and Palmyra in Syria), sites which have been heavily looted (Apamaea and Dura Europus in Syria), and places which are now too dangerous to visit (Leptis Magna and Cyrene in Libya). Some of finest architecture, sculpture and mosaics from the Roman world will be presented, highlighting both the richness of eastern Roman culture and the lives of the people who lived in these exotic places.

The Lecture will be held as a Hybrid Lecture with audience in the Hall and others watching on Zoom.

Guests are welcome. For info about the Lecture, contact www.theartssocietyleatherhead.org.uk

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We are a friendly group who meet on the first Wednesday evening of the month and are always delighted to welcome new members. Come along and join us to meet new friends enjoy walks, visits, crafts orjoin a book club.

Our next meeting is 7.30pm at Ashtead Peace Memorial Hall on Wednesday 4th May when our speaker will be Lizzie Gilks taking us on a fond look at our Queen “Lillibet”.

Visit the Ashtead WI website to find out more or email us at ashteadwi@gmail.com

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fetcham village W.I. We are a very friendly afternoon W.I, and would love to welcome any ladies wanting to find new friends and explore all that the W.I has to offer.

We have regular speakers & groups covering all interests including, Knit & Natter, coffee mornings & pub lunches at local venues, walking groups, scrabble & much more.

We meet on the 2nd Thursday of the month at 1.30pm at Fetcham Village.

If you would like any further information or just chat

Please Contact Pat on 01372 456372 or visit our website www.fetchamvillagewi.co.uk

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Ashtead WIng WI group meet on the second Monday of the month from 8pm to 10pm in Ashtead Baptist Church Hall

Our craft group are busy creating our display for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. Soon to be seen on Craddocks Parade!

Our next meeting is on Monday 9th May 2022

Email: ashteadwing@gmail.com Website: https://www.ashteadwing.co.uk

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WHAT’S ON

THE ARTS SOCIETY ASHTEAD

The Arts Society Ashtead provides fascinating talks on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at the Peace Memorial Hall as well as visits to places of interest and cultural tours.

Tuesday 17th May 2022 (talk at 10.30, doors open 9.30 for coffee)

The Art & Crafts of Kashmir

Kashmir conjures up a beautiful valley surrounded by the snow-capped peaks of the Himalayas, albeit sometimes a land of conflict. It has been of historic artistic importance for nearly 2000 years. We will explore the astonishing diversity of arts and crafts produced in this tiny area, influenced by Buddhist, Hindu and Islamic cultures. A land of sculptures, temples, gardens, paintings, calligraphy, carpets and shawls. Despite its troubled history, Kashmir has fostered a unique environment of artistic diversity and religious co-existence.

For the remainder of 2022, The Arts Society Ashtead will be offering another packed programme, with our ever-popular monthly arts-related talks, as well as four visits to places of interest, a Special Interest Day, and a Cultural Tour to the Bournemouth area in October. Find out more from our website: tas.ashtead@gmail.com

Ashtead and Leatherhead Probus is the club for local retired or semi-retired professional and business men. The club continues the best traditions of its predecessors, the individual Probus clubs of the two local communities. We meet for lunch on the third Monday of the month at Tyrrells Wood Golf Club, followed by an interesting and entertaining talk. We also enjoy monthly informal lunches at local pubs; a walking group; and visits to local places of interest.

On Monday May 16th our talk will be

“Concorde, Icon of the Skies” presented by Guy Bartlett.

Prospective members and male or female guests will be warmly welcomed at all our events.

For more information contact the Club Secretary, Stephen Bridges, 07516 021271, alternatively email secretary@ashteadleatherheadprobus.org. Membership and other info can be found at our website www.ashteadleatherheadprobus.org

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Leatherhead and District Learn, Laugh and Live, that is the motto of the national self help organisation for retired and semi retired people over the age of 55. If you have come to that stage of life and are looking for a new challenge or maybe improving on an existing one then the u3a is the place for you.

The Leatherhead and District u3a has over 240 members with around 30 different interest groups. We have a variety of topics covered in these groups from canasta to Spanish and cribbage to croquet. Each group is run by one of the members and, in the case of the walking group, a different member will arrange the walk.

Our local history group is currently carrying out research into the local Public Houses in the area. There is always something new to learn.

At our monthly meetings held at 2pm on the third Thursday at Fetcham Village Hall we always have a speaker and again the subjects

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range from Hever Castle to life at No. 10. At our next meeting on the 19th May we will be finding out about the work of The Lower Mole Partnership from Conor Morrow, senior partnership officer, and the countryside improvements carried out by them in North Surrey.

Also in May we are holding a recruitment day on the 7th from 10am to 4pm in the Swan Centre.

This is an ideal opportunity to meet some of the members and learn more about us. Please feel free to speak to us on the day. We will have a number of displays and information, as well as balloons and bunting (in the organisations colours of yellow and blue) which you cannot miss.

For any further information please contact me on dandswall@btinternet.com or 01372 374773.

David Wall - Vice Chairman.

BOOKHAM

CLUB

Bookham Flower Club is up and running and thriving again. The members have been enjoying demonstrations of floral art by a variety of excellent presenters.

They give good tips and advice, name the flowers and foliage whilst producing five or six beautiful large arrangements around a theme. New members are always made welcome and soon make friends. Members

can enter the club’s monthly competition illustrating that month’s title in flowers and foliage. It is interesting how many different interpretations there can be! The different classes of ability give everyone a chance to win but also to learn and progress.

Occasional workshops help with this too.

For some, just the enjoyment of flowers with those with similar interests is enough.

Our next meetings are Mondays 6th June and 4th July at 2.00pm in the Old Barn Hall in Church Road, Great Bookham. Do give us a try as a visitor for just £8. Just turn up on the day or for more information email us at: bookhamflowerclub@gmail.com

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Working Towards a Sustainable Ashtead Blue hearts popping up in Surrey!

If you drive along the A246 from Fetcham to Effingham you might have wondered why blue heart signs are popping up on the grass verges. It’s a campaign that started a few years ago to encourage people to leave areas of grass uncut; the blue heart sign is a way of marking the area - blue stands out against green grass. The charity Plantlife lobbies and gives presentations to councils across the UK about the benefits to pollinators and wildlife of reducing the cutting regime on road grass verges. Some councils, such as Dorset, have embraced the idea, and have seeded wide verges of major new roads with native wildflower and grass seed mixes. Dorset council also invested in ‘cut-and-collect’ machinery to remove the arisings from the last autumn cut; this reduces the fertility of the soil, and benefits wildflowers, which can otherwise be out-competed by tougher, fast-growing grass and plants.

Diane and Steve Poole, two Bookham residents, started their own campaign in 2020 after watching with utter dismay Surrey County Council (SCC) contractors mowing off all the cowslips, orchids and other wildflowers. Roll on to 2022 and their campaign has not only spread to Fetcham and Effingham, but also to SCC who have adopted the Blue Heart campaign across Surrey. Like dandelion seeds, the message is spreading on the wind! The Surrey Wild Flowering Partnership is a community-led initiative aimed to build a partnership that enables wild flowering in our county as well as promoting and celebrating the boroughs/districts’ diverse environments.

Insects have declined by 50% in the last fifty years, mainly driven by the loss of habitat including wildflower meadows. You can help reverse this trend by allowing an area of your lawn to grow, - daisies, dandelions, clovers and other wildflowers will appear quite naturally once mowing has stopped. If you have a grass verge outside your house, you can apply on the SCC website to reduce the mowing to just two cuts a year. Before choosing a site, consider issues such as sight-lines on junctions. It’s a good idea to talk to your neighbours too - maybe they would like to do the same. Wildflower verges provide a natural, nectar-rich corridor for insects to travel between open green spaces, as do our gardens. Wildflowers provide so much interest themselves, as well as encourage visiting bees, butterflies and insects. For more information contact: fetchambluehearts@gmail.com Plant a ‘Blue Heart’ and have a blooming good summer!

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The Armed Forces Covenant is a pledge with the Nation that together we acknowledge and understand that those who serve or who have served in the armed forces, and their families, should be treated with fairness and respect in the communities, economy, and society they serve with their lives.

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At the ceremony, Ian Chandler, Head of Surrey Freemasons, said: “It is a great pleasure for me to sign the Armed Forces Covenant on behalf of the United Grand Lodge of England.

Our Lodges, through the centuries, have always had a close relationship with those who serve in the armed forces. Servicemen have found that our values of Integrity, Friendship, Respect and Charity are a natural fit with their own and many ex-servicemen comment that the camaraderie they find in a Lodge is second only to that they have experienced whilst serving.

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This year we are featuring around 14 varied and attractive private gardens, including two who are opening for the first time. In addition, we welcome back Polesden Lacey Infants School (after an absence of some years), the Grange Centre (with its Victorian walled garden) and Little Bookham Allotments.

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Sorry there will be no minibus service this year.

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‘Unsettled Ground’ By Claire Fuller.

This is a really charming read, one of sibling love and resilience. Adult twins Jeanie and Julius live in poverty - they are happy but life is hard.

When their mother dies, they try to survive against many odds. During the harsh winter, as they bury their mother, they begin to discover lots of family secrets and feel betrayed by their mother who kept this information from them. They struggle to maintain their pride as they find love and passion in unlikely places. The story is an easy read, but it definitely conjures up images of their home and farm, with its clear description of the siblings life - especially when a further twist of fate comes their way.

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‘Apples Never Fall ’ By Liane Moriarty.

I was so excited when I saw that one of my favourite authors had a new book out and ‘Apples Never Fall’ did not disappoint - Liane Moriarty back at her best. Joy and Stan have a life to envy - a successful business behind them with a joyful retirement ahead of them, four wonderful grown-up children but then Joy vanishes seemingly without trace. What happened to her and what does the mysterious stranger who stayed with the Delaneys before vanishing herself have to do with it all? Brilliant characters and a great plot - this one comes highly recommended.

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Did you know that all Surrey Libraries members now have access to the London Consortium catalogue which contains over eight million items? See the Surrey Libraries website for further information.

We are delighted to announce we have now been able to increase capacity at our Rhymetime sessions. Every Friday, 11am-11.30am. Spaces are still limited so please book your place at the customer desk in the library.

We are planning to attend Ashtead Village Day in June – please stop by our stall to say hello and to see what we have going on!

Did you know you can now borrow jigsaw puzzles from Ashtead Library?

Free of charge and for a six-week loan period. Pop down and select your favourite from our fantastic range.

Please check our social media platforms for details of upcoming events.

Please visit surreycc.gov.uk/libraries to check our current opening hours.

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We have been very busy at Leatherhead Library with sewing and crafting this month.

Some of us older members of staff remember learning how to darn and hem but even sewing on a button seems to be a challenge for some but not all the younger generation. To celebrate those skills and to encourage sustainability we held a ‘make do and mend’ session inviting attendees to bring in items to repair or revamp. Keep an eye out for similar events. Knit and natter sessions are planned.

Children’s activities this month included our regular Rhymetime on a Saturday morning and for Mother’s Day Lois devised a super craft activity. Youngsters made a heart shaped gift bag together with a delightful Mother’s Day card. Keep an eye out for further events. They are always advertised on our social media.

Have you ever wondered what to read next and looking for a recommendation? We are always happy to make suggestions. An alternative is our Book of the Week choice. These are specially selected and offer a wide contrast but are all jolly good reads. So do try one next time you are looking for something new.

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Garden Shed and Vehicle Crime NEIL CLARKE, 13363 CRIME REDUCTION ADVISOR EASTERN DIVISION Hopefully, we can now start to look forward to some better weather as Spring is officially with us - at last!! We are also starting to see the world returning to something more like “normal” after the past two years of the Covid-19 pandemic and I am sure many people will be wanting to take advantage of being able to go out and about after enduring many restrictions?

As summer approaches, however; if you decide to take advantage of the better weather by visiting some of the lovely beauty spots across Mole Valley, please remember not to leave any items of value in your vehicle. At this time of year, we generally start to receive reports of vehicles being targeted by opportunistic thieves and items (such as handbags, cash, cameras etc) taken from unattended vehicles - even if they were in the boot or hidden under the seats.

We also tend to see a fairly constant (if low) level of reports about thefts of property - tools, gardening equipment, bicycles etc - from garden sheds and outbuildings. Please try to store your property securely. Although wooden sheds can never be made totally secure, a sturdy bolt and padlock does make you less likely to be targeted. Also, please consider security marking any high-value property or, if you are not overly worried about the actual appearance of a lawn mower etc, just painting your house number and postcode on the item can make it far less desirable to a would-be thief.

Another thing to consider is buying an inexpensive, battery-powered and motionactivated audible alarm to place inside the shed or outbuilding. If they are triggered by movement inside, the alarm will sound and quite often this gives the impression that it is connected to a main monitored alarm system.

The batteries generally last about 12 months before they need to be replaced.

As always, if you are going to be away from your home, please ensure that all doors and windows are securely locked and please don’t leave keys in the locks as this can be very tempting to a would-be burglar. Also, having some lights coming on using timers set to a staggered pattern can help to create an impression of occupancy and movement throughout a home.

If you need to contact your local policing team, you can always email us at molevalley@surrey.police.uk or call 101 and ask to be put through to the Team.

For all other non-emergency issues, please contact 101 or, in an emergency - or if you see a crime actually taking place - always call 999.

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THE LEATHERHEAD & DISTRICT LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY

EDWARD LEAR IN ASHTEAD AND LEATHERHEAD Victorian artist, illustrator, writer, poet and musician Edward Lear (1812 - 1888) was a regular visitor to this part of Surrey for much of his life. He loved walking in the local countryside Edward Lear which inspired some of his poetry including the famous nonsense verse.

He first became acquainted with the Hon Mary Greville Howard of Ashtead Park before 1834. Later in 1847 his sister, Eleanor, wife of Bank of England Governor William Newsom, moved with her husband into No 1 The Lilacs, also known as 25 Church Road, Leatherhead.

She remained after his death in 1859 until her own in March 1885 at the ripe old age of 85.

The Lears’ missionary brother Charles also lived at that house for some three years with his African wife Adjouah. He was taken seriously ill in West Africa and Edward Lear sketches 1864 ordered home on 60 Ashtead&LeatherheadLocal - MAY 2022

the first available ship. Adjouah volunteered to accompany him as his nurse, an offer he accepted provided they first married to protect her honour. She attended a local school in Leatherhead to learn English.

They eventually returned to Africa.

On 19 August 1869, Edward Lear was a guest of Mrs Greville-Howard at Ashtead Park when he wrote to Frances, Countess Waldegrave: “I came here for two nights and return to misery to-morrow. Ever since 1834 I have always been used to come to Mrs Greville Howard’s, who all that time has been a very unvarying good friend. She is now more than 84 but is as bright and amiable as ever.....she is one of the finest specimens of the Grand English Lady of the olden time I have known.

[She left him £100 in her 1874 Will.]

“Meanwhile the park is much as it used to be 30 years ago, so that I shall go and walk among the deer as I did then; and so my one day of idleness will go by without much growling on my part.”

Recollections of Ashtead Park’s deer may have inspired his poem: “And those who watch at that midnight hour From Hall or Terrace, or lofty Tower, Cry, as the wild light passes along, ‘The Dong! - the Dong!

The wandering Dong through the forest goes!

The Dong! the Dong!

The Dong with a luminous Nose!’”

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