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ASK BRUCE Read Bruce’s column to read the best ways to cut your dogs nails WHAT’S ON See what’s on in and around Cobham in May and June WHAT’S COOKING? COBHAM BOOKSHOP REVIEW WEDDING BANQUET GARDENING MATTERS CROSSWORD PUZZLE BOOKHAM OPEN GARDENS OXSHOTT CHORAL SOCIETY SUDOKU & WHAT WORD ELMBRIDGE VOLUNTEERS SKODA CAR REVIEW POEM OF THE MONTH USEFUL NUMBERS CHURCH SERVICES PUZZLE SOLUTIONS ADVERTISERS’ INDEX

From the

EDITOR

Welcome to our May issue of Look Local! And what a lovely time of year it is too! The grass is growing like crazy in my back garden the dandelions are sprouting and the leaves on the trees have joined us for the warmer months. Although saying that, we’ve had sun shine, rain and hail stones all in one day this week so who knows what the British summer will bring this year? In our area this month there is, as always, lots going on; we have news from a local Sailing Club; if you are interested in finding out more about this lovely club why not pop along to their open day this month? Information can be found inside, and we have lots of other bits and bobs too … I hope you enjoy thumbing our pages this month. I hope you enjoy thumbing our pages this month. On a personal note, it’s been a difficult few months for me. I’ve been supporting my lovely mum through her final weeks of life. She sadly passed away at the end of April. I was so lucky to have had such a caring and supportive lady in my life for so long, she was 90 when she died and totally amazing for her age. She helped me so much over the years, in many ways, and when I started Look Local she so willingly looked after my children as I spent many evenings and weekends working. I therefore think it only fair and totally appropriate to dedicate this issue of Look Local to her. Thank you Mum you were the best xox (also, if you’ve had trouble getting hold of me this is why, normal service will now resume thank you for your patience. ) Wishing you all a good month, see you next time…

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I m po r tant ly w e embrac e t he use of our fi l m a n d imme rsive 3D vir t ual realit y, w hic h i s i n c l ude d in our fees, and w ill improve th e l e ve l of e ngage ment w it h pot e nt ial pu rc h a se rs and c an be view ed da y and n i g h t o n t he t ouch screen and w e bsit e. Lo ca l K n ow ledge - Having lived in Cobham fo r o v e r t en ye ars and previously w orking i n a g e nc y and lat t e r ly in de velopme nt c o n s u l t anc y in t he loc al area, I have i n c re di bly det aile d know le dge of t he local pro pe r t y marke t . We have also shot a s h o r t fi l m on Cobham, highlight ing some o f th e ke y areas. W h a t w ou ld y ou say to a poten tial clien t co n s id e rin g y ou r ser vice? I n s h o r t t here are t hre e aspect s: you wi l l re ceive except ional ser vice, w e w ill s a v e yo u mone y and w e are a local pro fe s s ional busine ss focusing on C o b h a m and t he surrounding are as w it h i n - de pth know ledge t hat mat t ers. If you a re i n tere st ed t o hear more a bout how Brix c a n h elp you, ple ase get in t ouc h for a f re e n o obligat ion marke t appraisal.

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EVENT SCREENINGS Experience performances from some of the worldâ€™s most prestigious theatres and opera houses, as well as specialist documentaries, broadcast to our cinema screen. For full listings head to our website.

Wednesday 17 May NT Live Obsession (15)

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Jude Law stars in the stage production of Obsession, broadcast live from the Barbican Theatre in London.

Mon 1 -13 May Leatherhead Drama Festival

Wednesday 24 May RSC Live: Antony & Cleopatra

An exciting and varied week of plays from drama groups around the country.

Iqbal Khan directs Shakespeare's tragedy of love and duty, picking up the story where 'Julius Caesar' ends.

Saturday 20 May Opera Brava present La Boheme

Performed live on stage, Pucciniâ€™s beautiful opera set among the Bohemians in Paris centres around the tragic love story of Rodolfo and Mimi.

Friday 26 & Saturday 27 May Production Exchange present Emma

Thursday 8 June Glyndebourne La Traviata (encore)

Violetta gives up every hope of happiness in this heart-wrenching love story. With its world-famous arias, La Traviata is the perfect introduction to Glyndebourne.

Saturday 17 June NT Live: Peter Pan (encore)

Two hundred years after the much-loved author`s death, Jane Austen`smasterpiece, Emma, takes us on a joyful journey packed full of warmth and wit, romantic schemes and mistaken intentions. Performed live stage.

All children, except one, grow up... Captured live at the National Theatre, a recorded performance`s much-loved tale screened in cinemas this summer.

Friday 5 May The Close Up Magic Show

Thursday 22 June NT Live: Salome (15)

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An occupied desert nation. A radical from the wilderness on hunger strike. A girl whose mysterious dance will change the world.

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CUTTING CLAWS Look Local reader Barbara Turner asks how do I cut my dogâ€™s black nails? There is a pink area underneath each nail with nerves and a blood vessel, called the quick. This means itâ€™s living, and if cut, will bleed and hurt. The quick is easy to see on dogs with white or clear claws, but not on dogs with dark or black claws. For this reason, it is often safer to get an experienced professional to cut a dogâ€™s nails, but you can do this yourself. There are special nail clippers available that come with a built-in light. The light shines through the dogâ€™s claw and exposes the quick so you can see as you cut. Some doggy nail clippers also come with a guard which prevents you cutting too short and close to the quick. You can also look at the underside of the claw for the hollow part (it looks a bit like a canoe) which should be around the middle of the nail. This hollow part is the dead section of the nail and therefore fine to cut. However, the best rule of thumb (excuse the pun!) when cutting your dogâ€™s nails is little and often. That way, you can be sure it will be safe, and you wonâ€™t catch or cut the quick. Alternatively, at Bruceâ€™s we do offer a nail clipping service to our customers, or you can get it done by a vet or groomer. Bruce Casalis is director & founder of Bruceâ€™s Doggy Day Care, a multi-award winning business in Cobham. Do you have any dog training or canine behavioural questions which you would like to ask Bruce about? Send your questions to :-

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Local events in and around the Cobham area during the months of May and June 2017

Jack

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Join the Garlic Puppet Theatre in the picturesque setting of the large Walled Garden at Painshill for a charming rendition of our favourite fairy tale classic, Jack and the Beanstalk. Perfect for families with children up to 7 yrs, this fun-filled event is the perfect Summer day out for all!

Adults: £12 Children: £12 Adult Members: £10 Child Members: £10

SET TO OPEN EARLY JUNE, 2017 The Ivy Collection’s new site in the leafy village of Cobham, Surrey. The Ivy Cobham Brasserie will be situated on the bustling High Street & be open seven days a week, featuring an all-day menu offering breakfast, elevenses, lunch, light snacks, afternoon tea, cocktails, weekend brunch & dinner. The Ivy Cobham Brasserie adds to the charm & refinement of the idyllic Cobham & is an exciting addition to this thriving area. Reservation Number: 019 3290 1777 Instagram & Twitter: @ivycobhambrass Facebook: /theivycobhambrasserie The Ivy, Cobham Brasserie, 48 High St, Cobham, KT11 3EF

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Floral design show ‘Spring symphony’

Bookham Flower Club present a Floral Design Show ‘Spring Symphony’ Parking and light refreshments. Admission £3. (children under 12 free). Saturday 13th May 2017 - 12.30PM to 5.30PM. Old Barn Hall, Church Rd, Bookham. KT23 3PQ

Mayor will be officially unveiling new Cobham Village Sign at Riverhill. Friday 5th May 2017 | 2.30PM | Riverhill, Cobham

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Star gazing & Solar filters WORKSHOP

A great day for all the family, take part in a solar filter workshop & follow Walton Astro Group across the landscape to experience solar views. With many years of experience in Astronomy & Astrophotography, you’re in for a fun, interactive & educational day. Includes light refreshments. Adults: £20 Children (8yrs): £15 Adult Mem: £12 Child Mem: £9 SAT 10TH JUNE 2017 | 12.00PM - 4.40PM

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INGREDIENTS 350g pack chicken mini fillets 1 tsp olive oil 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves Juice of ½ lemon 2 Waitrose Half Ciabattas 2 avocados, halved, stoned and sliced 4 tbsp Sacla’ No. 8 Fiery Chilli Pesto 4 mozzarella slices, halved 50g bag Waitrose Wild Rocket Salad

METHOD 1. Preheat the oven to 200°C, gas mark 6. Toss the chicken in the oil and thyme leaves. Cook in a large non-stick frying pan for 3-4 minutes each side until golden brown and cooked through with no pink meat. Add a squeeze of lemon juice and remove from the heat. 2. Cut each ciabatta in half to make four pieces, then split each in half horizontally. Place the avocado on the base of the bread and top with the hot chicken. Spoon over the pesto, then place the cheese on top, followed by the rocket. 3. Replace the bread tops and put on a baking tray. Place in the oven for 5-6 minutes until the cheese has melted and the bread is crunchy.

Serves: 4 Preparation time: :15 minutes Cooking time: 15minutes Recipe reproduced by kind permission of Waitrose. Over 5,000 recipes can be found at www.waitrose.com/recipes

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Shelter by Jung Yun (Paperback £8.99) Kyung Cho and his wife and child have been living beyond their means and after the 2008 housing crisis things come to a head. A real estate agent comes to tell them how much they will lose by selling the house they cannot afford when Kyung’s mother, Mae, appears beaten, bruised, and naked in their back garden. Something violent has befallen his parents, but something violent has already happened to Kyung – his childhood. Now his parents need his help and he fulfils this obligation by giving them what they gave him – an unstable home! Shelter is Jung Yun’s debut novel and a riveting and profound read.

And I’d Do It Again by Aimee Crocker, (Hardback £16.99) Aimee Crocker was an American heiress with a passion for pearls, a yearning for the Far East and a personality decidedly unsuited to the life of a respectable society lady. Her spirited, unrepentant and very funny memoir was first published in 1936. This new edition will inspire anyone who feels the lure of distant shores. Refusing to let a series of husbands hinder her passion for travel, and relying on her wits and her wealth to get her out of trouble, her adventures make great reading. From enjoying the hospitality of King David Kalakaua of Hawaii to narrowly escaping with her life in Shanghai, her enthusiasm for new people and places gave her a life worth looking back on.

The Muse by Jessie Burton (Paperback £8.99) Jessie Barton’s second novel, The Muse, is a captivating story set between 1960’s London and 1930’s Spain. Intelligent and ambitious Odelle Bastien arrives in London from Trinidad in the summer of 1967. After a difficult and wearisome start working in a shoe shop she eventually finds employment in the Skelton Institute, an exclusive art gallery. Marjorie Quick, the gallery’s eccentric co-director, sees her potential and becomes a mentor to Odelle. She encourages and sponsors her creative writing talent. When a lost masterpiece is brought to the gallery by Lawrie, a friend of Odelle’s, the mystery behind it draws them all into a closer relationship. The picture dates back to the early years of the Spanish civil war. The tale of how and where it was created and how Lawrie came to inherit it is an exciting and complex tale of romance, mystery and art.

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Claremont Fan Court School and the National Trust are delighted to host a

Wedding Banquet on Saturday 27 May 2017 to celebrate the 201st anniversary of HRH Princess Charlotte of Wales and Prince Leopold of Saxe-Coburg Guests are invited to tour the Claremont estate gifted to the happy couple after their marriage, including the Mansion, Garden and Belvedere Tower, followed by a Wedding Banquet served in the Great Room of the Mansion.

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Roses

Over 200 varieties still available including our David Austin range

Hardy Fuchsias & lots of other lovely flowering plants & shrubs to brighten up your garden

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Pot veg from 99p each.

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gardening matters

Spring has sprung...

Hooray, spring has sprung...at last… so here are a few tasks for May. Hopefully, the risk of frosts will be over by the end of May, so plant up hanging baskets with tender bedding plants now. Let your plants acclimatise to the outdoors by giving them a still, grey day or two first, rather than a windy, sunny day, then put them out at the end of May.

eave enough space above the compost for generous watering and use waterretaining compost to make watering effective and efficient in summer heat, but be mean with the water until the young plants have put out new roots and are definitely growing and thirsty. Weeds, argh, get your hoe going on seedlings. This is the big month for them, but watch out for garden plant seedlings: hoeing up something decorative by mistake is beyond irritating. Remove bitter cress weedlets before the seed ripens and fires off into the air…nothing more demoralising than them exploding as your hand moves in for the kill – it’s too late then. Mount a hate campaign against ground elder by spraying with glyphosate, it’s the only way: it’s impossible to remove by digging, those evil white roots are indestructible without chemical warfare.

Bulb foliage can be cleared, as the bulbs will have built up their food reserves for next year, and it’s now safe to mow where crocus/snowdrop are planted in grass. Clear winter and spring bedding too and prepare the ground for summer bedding. Start hardening off tender summer bedding plants and plant outside at the end of the month once all danger of frost is gone. You can sow hardy annual seeds – cornflowers/poppies/love-in-a-mist directly into the ground. These will all self-seed, so you’ll have summer colour in the future with no effort, yaaay. Long, dry spells give plants (and us) a false sense of security, but beware: sudden, soaking rains will bring down tall, top-heavy perennials. Ensure delphinia and campanula are supported and heavy-headed peonies staked, especially the doubles, or they’ll collapse or break under the weight of rain. May is when pests emerge in their

full horribleness, so look out for the first greenfly on new plant shoots, especially roses, and nip them in the bud (gardening joke) before they proliferate, otherwise very soon you’ll have an infestation. Blackfly on runner beans are a particular horror. Shear over winter heathers to keep them dense and respectable. Clematis montana is coming to an end, and despite the presence of new young shoots, cut back wall-trained specimens to a well-spaced framework of younger wood /fresh shoots. Clematis needs moisture to grow and flower well, so give it a can of liquid feed fortnightly, killing two birds with one stone. Finally, remove from roses any suckers emerging from below the graft, as they’ll sap the strength of the plant. Well, it’s all going swimmingly, so pat yourself on the back and enjoy the lighter evenings - and hopefully, some quality sunshine.

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Tecres - computer tips

windows updates

This guide about backing up our computers was written by Les Beer, from Tecres in Leatherhead, which have been providing computer solutions since 1989.

Windows updates, new scams and useful tools

screen to notify you there is a problem, it then tells you to call Microsoft on a specific number to have the problem fixed, they then ask for a fee to fix your machine. Needless to say you are not calling Microsoft!

On 11 April there was a very significant Windows 10 update. It contained many security updates and improvements, but be warned it is pretty big and if you have a slow broadband connection it may take a long time (10â€™s of hours) to download and update your computer. It is beneficial to have this update, so just be mindful of this fact. The download will happen usually in the background, it may result in your machine appearing reluctant to close down or to restart. We saw a machine the otherday which had been trying to update for 2 days, so be warned

Finally, the website www.haveibeenpwned.com will notify you if your email address has been compromised, and from where and when. It reports on events like the recent AOL and Yahoo hacking and tells you how many times your information has been re distributed. It has a database of about 2 billion email addresses. If your details appear on this list you may want to change your password or strengthen your security.

There is a new scam preventing your machine from operating properly, an error message appears on the

Should you require further information or advise please do get in touch

For further information, please call 01372-370300 or email sales@tecres.co.uk www.tecres.co.uk

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Clue: 12 Across

Clue: 24 Across

Clue: 6 Down

across 1. Freedom (7) 5. Berate (5) 8. Rhinal (5) 9. Amazing (7) 10. Impassive (7) 11. Tendency (5) 12. Fruit (6) 14. Loved (6) 17. Banquet (5) 19. Gossip (7) 22. Embrocations (7) 23. Entomb (5) 24. Arrows (5) 25. Mariners (7)

down 1. Golf course (5) 2. Woodwind instrument (7) 3. Object surviving the past (5) 4. Annual (6) 5. Perfumed (7) 6. Earthâ€™s protective layer (5) 7. Feared (7) 12. Perplexed (7) 13. Countries (7) 15. Rice dish (7) 16. Dissertation (6) 18. Change (5) 20. Legal excuse (5) 21. Tall tales (5)

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Clue: 15 Down

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2017 events.... IN GARDENS

The Choir has a long history in Oxshott having been founded over 80 years ago, it was also one of the first choirs to become part of the Leith Hill Musical Festival inaugurated by the Vaughan Williams family in 1905. Over this period there have only been two short breaks, (one due to World War II and then between 1970 –1975).

he choir is made up of committed and enthusiastic individuals of all ages with different levels of musical ability (and has over 65 members). Every Wednesday evening between 8pm to 10pm they come together at St Andrew’s Church Hall in Oakshade Road, Oxshott to practise.

June A Summer Concert not to be missed ‘An Evening with Mozart’ on Saturday 10th June 2017 at 7.30pm This summer Oxshott Choral Society are joining together with Horsley Choral Society to put on a Summer Concert at St John’s School, Leatherhead. The 2017 concert has been provided with an underwriting grant Have you been to one of their Concerts? from the RC Sherriffs Trust and Sponsored by The The choir’s season runs from September to June and each Humprey Richardson Taylor Charitable Trust. It will be year members work on their pieces for the three main a special performance not to be missed. The highlight of performances: which will be the choirs performing Mozart’s Requiem December Christmas Concert in St Andrew’s Church, Oxshott accompanied by a live orchestra ‘The Raven Ensemble’, Oxshott’s Christmas Carol concert is very popular. It is Simon Bland on the wonderful new organ (which St held every December and tickets sell out before the night John’s School have just installed) and professional soloists: of the performance. If you would like to attend the 2017 • Jane Searle – Soprano concert, don’t forget to book early. • Louise Innes – Mezzo Soprano April Leith Hill Musical Festival in Dorking Halls, Dorking • John Upperton – Tenor The famous Leith Hill Musical Festival (LHMF) is held • Geoffrey Horton – Baritone annually and is established as one of England’s leading Tickets - Adults £15, Children £8. Box Office: 01932 862759 choral events. The festival runs over three days and this year Oxshott competed in Division 1 on Friday 7th April. Are you interested in Joining? Competitions take place in the morning between four If you are interested in joining or knowing more about Surrey Choirs. This year Oxshott were delighted to retain the choir you can: the Dorking Chamber of Commerce Silver Cock for • Meet members at the Oxshott Village Day on 1st May achieving the second highest aggregate. Tickets are on where the society will be running a stall and selling tickets sale every year from January. for their Summer concert. Further information: www.lhmf.org.uk • Contact the Secretary on 01372 842300

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Each row, column and 3x3 box must contain the numbers 1 to 9 just once. This can be done by applying logic - you don’t have to guess! solutions page 53

1. Me sprinted 2. Big fib, off opposite 3. Happy 15th letters 4. 14th letter, snare 5. 15th letter, adult males 6. All fingers, rattle 7. Horse food, not high 8. Dice, twigs 9. Green light, pet hair 10. Female pest

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may car review

Skoda Superb

Ted Macauley test drives the Skoda Superb TDI and lets us know what it has to offer....

ood looking, stylish and elegant. I know, modest as I am, I could be describing myself - but, no, I am doubling up on a fab hotel and a desirable car that joined forces to make Majorca memorable. They were my combined joy when, along with Trophy Wife, I revelled and relaxed on a comfy stay at the Grand Hotel Son Net snuggled in the Tramuntana Mountains, 25 minutes drive from bustling Palma. The tranquil terrace is a front row on nature. The only peace and quiet being disturbed by an amusingly braying donkey sheltering from the blazing sun in the hotel’s own vineyard – and the squawks of an encircling golden eagle seeking mid-air prey. It is a haven. Serene. And it would be intrusive to be a to-and-froer in a bold and noisy car… like the squat and trumpeting guest Ferrari that whizzed in and out in a frenzy of ear-splitting nuisance. In total contrast my borrowed Skoda Superb was just that…superb. A whispering winner, as hush-hush as can be for such a massive motor, a veritable giant saloon with enough cabin space for a squad of Coldstream Guardsmen. The Superb is Skoda’s value-for-money range topper, the third generation. And each level has seen an improvement with its design engineers fashioning an even better, bigger car with more and more panache each time as an escape from its earlier life reputation as a wretched wreck not to be seen. Not any more. No, sir. The latest Superb,a prize winner worldwide,is one whole load of car for the outlay.An

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upmarket pleasure on every count…comfort, ability, economy, nimbleness and sheer enjoyment to drive. And the boot…wow….even TW’s vast, as-usual holiday wardrobe was easily swallowed up without the slightest chance of an unwelcome crease risk. I put it through a sequence of rigorous tests in Majorca where straight flat-outish roads give away to sharp bends with cyclists suddenly wobbling into view requiring heavy braking and swerving,and hills and drops, over scarily bumpy and holed lanes, and my elegantly silvercoloured treat coped without the slightest murmur, threat or protest. I suspect it would soak up with ease an arduous trek,say, between London and Penzance. My Balearic demands on it were short-distanced in comparison. If I am beginning to sound like a, eager fan, I don’t mind. Because I am. I love value for my money and this new, updated, uprated, upmarket contender on the saloon front, slimmed down by 75kg from its predecessor, is a winner with, I would guarantee, plenty more silverware to be awarded. While I remember: I had another quaint and welcome surprise - not that I needed the service on my sunny stopover – but I found umbrellas stowed in each of the front doors. I thought only Rolls Royce did that. I wonder what next from the masterminds behind the design dreams… in the car rightly dubbed Superb.. Specification: Model: TD1 150SE. BHP148. MPG 68.9. Speed 135mph. 0-60 in 8.9seconds. Price £22.555.

Summer Fun Respite Care Days, Bookham 24 July â€“ 18 August 2017 What?

Summer Fun offers a variety of activities for people with a learning disability plus the opportunity to make friends and have fun during the summer break. Programme includes: V cookery V craft V gardening V sport and fitness V chill time and outings V drama and music

When?

Summer Fun days will run from 9.15am to 4.15pm every weekday between 24 July and 18 August 2017. Call 01372 452608 or email vikki.schadenberg@grangecentre.org.uk The Grange provides high quality housing and training opportunities for adults with disabilities. Registered Charity No 207740.

More info at www.grangecentre.org.uk

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Elmbridge Trust for older people

Since the Elmbridge Trust for Older People (Registered charity:1101477) opened 15 years ago, many donations and bequests to the Trust have supported discretionary services for older people across Elmbridge.

he seven Elmbridge Borough Council’s Centres for the Community and the Relief Carers Scheme - which supports people with memory loss and their Carers- have benefited hugely from donated monies. Most recently, a refurbishment programme took place at the Weybridge Centre for the Community which involved enhancing the community café area and a much- needed toilet refurbishment. A donation of £2,500 has just been received from the ladies of Esher Tangent Club, towards the purchase of exciting new equipment to alleviate memory loss, planned for a new support group starting up at the Cobham Centre for the Community. The equipment will also be used across 3 more of our Centres. There are always opportunities to enhance Centres for the Community buildings, improve their facilities,

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and develop activities for the users. Donations are exclusively devoted to improve the quality of life for older people living in the Borough. The three trustees of the Charity; Councillor Tannia Shipley and former Councillors John Sheldon and David Tipping are responsible for the stewardship and disbursement of the donated monies. They are all familiar with the Council’s services and can act independently. If you would like to donate to the Trust you can contact the Trustees, either by email at etfop@elmbridge.gov.uk, or write to 69 Esher Road, Hersham Surrey, KT12 4LW. You can also visit the website http://www.elmbridge.gov.uk/css/elmbridge-trustfor-older-people/ for further information about the Trust.

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TRAVEL IN LUXURY - ARRIVE IN STYLE

Some years ago I read a story that high street banks were charging us to withdraw our own money from their cashpoints. Do What? --- It got me thinking.

Watch this space

Isn’t it strange how things turn around, Morals reversed or parked underground. Lessons and rules that were learnt as a child, Are at best, now old-fashioned, at worst they’re reviled. Policemen are sacked for clipping an ear, While children who err are treated with fear. Teachers laid bare for daring to smack, Are spread across papers like sex maniacs When I was a kid, those who took drugs Were hippies with beads and faint-hearted thugs. And Coke, I recall, was fizzy and black, Not sniffed up a nose before Crackerjack. A man’s home, his castle upon England soil, With the right to repel those who came to despoil. But now the poor thief if he’s beaten when caught, Means, you get six months, he gets victim support. There’s hard working people who can’t find a job, Who are grilled and browbeaten to receive a few bob From a Government giving a luxury pass To unlawful entrants. No questions asked! Butch Cassidy, Sundance and the Hole-in-the Wall, Were a gang who robbed Banks. They were bad one and all. Now Banks have a Hole-in-the-Wall to save fuss, But it’s turned round again, ‘cos they’re now robbing us!

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10.30am Holy Communion

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CHURCH GATE HOUSE, A LOVELY HALL SET IN A BEAUTIFUL GARDEN BY THE RIVER MOLE, IS AVAILABLE TO HIRE CONTACT THE PARISH OFFICE (01932 867883 or parishoffice@standrewscobham.org.uk) FOR MORE DETAILS

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OSCAR’S

DOG AND CAT GR OOMING PARLOUR After 8 years in Fetcham, Oscar’s Grooming Parlour has moved to some larger premises in Bookham & we look forward very much to welcoming old & new customers to our new premises. All dogs, cats, rabbits and guinea pigs are welcome. No cages are used. Dogs are free to walk around the parlour, and on a sunny day, they can enjoy the large, secure garden.

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Annual Plant Swap & Sale, 20 May 2017 Calling all gardeners and plant lovers! It is time to think about breathing some new life into your garden or window sills. Why not swap some of your ‘old for new’ plants at Cobham Community Garden’s third Annual making Cobham healthier, Plant Swap & Sale? Come along on Saturday 20 May to happier and more resilient the Sacred Heart Catholic Church Hall, opposite Waitrose from 2.30-4 pm. You can bring any spare plants - exotic or ordinary - to swap for others, or just buy some fantastic plants and enjoy some tea and homemade cakes. Cobham Garden Club will be bringing local honey and more plants! Bringing the community together to grow So, start thinking about planting up, growing herbs, vegetable seedlings, or whatever takes your fancy. We open at 2.30 pm for collecting your plants and then start the plant swap and sale at 2.45 pm.

More info at www.CobhamCommunityGarden.org.uk, email hello@cobhamcommunitygarden.org.uk or phone on 01932 862195 If you’d like to join us, please visit www.transitioncobham.org.uk for more information. search for Transition Cobham

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MacDonald & Sons Fencing...................................31

Antrona Kitchens....................................................18

Mailboxes Etc..........................................................21

Astek Dental.............................................................6

MD Edwards...........................................................17

Baloolah Hair Station..............................................12

Meejana Lebanese Restaurant..................................39

Bocketts Farm.........................................................18

MPS Garden & Est Machinery Ltd.........................55

Bonnie Dogs...........................................................26

N Ricks Decorating ................................................41

Bookham Physiotherapy..........................................27

Orchard Cottage Dental............................................8

Boyalls Ironmongery & Doors................................23

Oscars Grooming ...................................................51

BRIX Property..........................................................7

Out on a Limb........................................................37

Bruce’s Doggy Day Care.....................................10/11 Oxshott Choral Society...........................................40 Caci Skin Care........................................................13

Papercourt Sailing Club..........................................44

Carron Wellings Fitness..........................................25

Pullen Plumbing Services........................................49

Casseldens Shoes.....................................................36

Roofs of Esher.........................................................49

CD Sheldon Flooring..............................................42

Roots & Shoots.......................................................56

Claremont Fan Court School....................................3

Roxley Models.........................................................37

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Silver Arrows...........................................................50

Clocktower Financial Services...................................2

Stephan Herman Landscaping.................................10

Cobham Beauty & Laser.........................................21

Steve’s Landscapes...................................................36

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DB Garden Services................................................55

Sykes & Sykes Decorating.......................................36

Dorking Domestic Appliances.................................35

Tec Res Computer Solutions..............................32/33

Downs Solicitors LLP................................................4

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M.P.S

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• Large selection of new and second hand machines • Part exchange service offered • Comprehensive hire fleet • Manufacturer trained mechanics • Servicing on garden tractors, cylinders and rotary mowers, 2-stroke machinery and shear/secateurs sharpening. • Collection and delivery service • Large spares department Tel: 01372 453411 Email: enquiries@mpsgardenmachinery.co.uk

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Roots & shoots

tree surgery and Landscaping Contractors Tel: 01483 503361 Mobile: 07768 456828 Email: shaun@rootsandshootstreesurgery.co.uk Website: www.rootsandshootstreesurgery.co.uk

Based in Merrow and established in 1992, Roots & Shoots is a family-run tree care company which offers a professional and comprehensive arboricultural and landscaping service. We take great pride in our reputation and we offer all our clients a professional, courteous, and personal service. All our tree work is done to British Standards 3998 and is carried out to the highest standards by qualified staff.

We aim to ensure the conservation of trees through proper pruning practices. By embracing the latest research and modern techniques we provide the very best care for your trees, and with this in mind, we are happy to provide free advice and estimates. QualifiEd and insurEd 24hr EMErgEncy sErvicE frEE QuoTaTions