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LookLocal November 2017

Cobham

Your award-winning local community magazine

Cobham’s leading financial planning practice, providing financial advice to Cobham clients for 15 years. Alistair Mann is a Chartered Financial Planner, Fellow of the Personal Finance Society and a pension specialist registered with the Financial Conduct Authority.

Our primary goal is to give our clients 3 points of financial security: 

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2015 introduced significant changes to pension legislation; Both pensions and ISAs can now be inherited without tax; Investment markets continue to be volatile;

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Your best asset is a good plan If you think we can help we look forward to hearing from you. We agree transparent fees at the outset; we don’t charge anything until you have agreed how we can help.

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ASK BRUCE Read Bruce’s column talks about taking in rescue dogs WHAT’S ON See what’s on in and around Cobham in November.

ORANGUTAN APPEAL UK LEAH DURRANT REVIEW WHAT’S COOKING? CROSSWORD PUZZLE THE LIGHTBOX CRAFT FAIR COBHAM BOOKSHOP REVIEW SUDOKU & DIGI-SEARCH MUSIC MATTERS NEW VICTORIA HOSPITAL USEFUL NUMBERS GARDENING MATTERS ELMBRIDGE VOLUNTEERS PUZZLE SOLUTIONS ADVERTISERS’ INDEX

From the E DITO R

Welcome to our 12th Birthday Celebration issue!

How did that happen?! It seems like only yesterday I had this hair-brained idea of starting a local magazine! As it’s our birthday, I decided to buy Look Local a present. It comes in the form of another local magazine! We’re delighted to add to our collection the ever-popular Ashtead & Leatherhead Local. It’s a great publication and a lovely area to add to our circulation. If you’d like to advertise your business in that direction, please give us a call, we’ll be happy to help.

We have lots of interesting news and events for you to read about in this month’s issue, including a little feature by one of my sons who has been working in Australia for the past two years; accompanied by his lovely girlfriend Lucy, he’s now travelling home via many different locations around the globe. A few weeks ago, they were in Borneo and went to visit the Sepilok Orangutan Reserve, which we’ve featured before in Look Local, as Orangutan Appeal UK, which supports Sepilok, is based nearby in Surrey. I hope you enjoy Elliot’s account of their visit. I am so jealous, it’s certainly a place I’d love to go!

Although I didn’t get to Borneo, I still enjoyed a wonderful treat when I visited the very lovely Leah Durrant Hair Salon & Beauty Re:Treat in nearby Chertsey, surprisingly close and well worth a visit. Read about my fabulous pamper morning and see details of an exclusive Look Local competition, courtesy of Leah Durrant.

Of course, it’s the season for Christmas Fairs and shopping evenings, so do take a look at the notices and What’s On pages.

Hopefully, there’ll be something there that you’ll fancy attending too.

That’s it for now, lots to do here to welcome in our new addition, so I’ll sign off.

Until next time, take care,

Ros

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Next copyDEADLINE 5th November 2017 for the Festive 2017 issue phone us 01372 200 000 email us ros@looklocalmagazine.co.uk visit us online www.looklocalmagazine.co.uk like us on Facebook /looklocalmags follow us on Twitter @LooklocalMags

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FOOD BANK Today, even in the Cobham area, there are families struggling to put food on the table. You can help local people in crisis by buying non-perishable food items and giving them to the Foodbank’s collection points in and around Cobham: Waitrose, Starbucks, Sainsbury’s, all churches in Cobham, Oxshott, Stoke’DAbernon and Easy Horsley, Effingham Methodist Church and Posh Wash, East Horsley.

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A week of jam-packed festive fun, enjoy a magical moonlit walk across the landscape and immerse yourself into our winter wonderland. Enjoy the delights of some of the beautiful follies at night, delicious festive treats, mulled wine, Christmas shopping and the joyful sounds of festive music. Adults £12 Children £8 Painshill Members FREE Painshill Park, Portsmouth Rd, KT11 1JE | www.painshill.co.uk

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We will be hosting the 27th Annual American Women of Surrey, Gift Fayre on Sunday 19 November, featuring over 120 craftspeople, importers, retailers & food suppliers. This event has become a fixture for our members & their guests, & all proceeds benefit the AWS slate of charities.

All places for this year’s event have been sold, but cancellations can easily happen so we are working on a waiting list.

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Sepilok Orangutan My middle son Elliot and his girlfriend Lucy have been living and working in Australia for the past two years. They are returning to the UK in December but before they come home, they are enjoying a wonderful travel adventure. As part of this, they spent a few weeks in Borneo and went to visit The Sepilok Orangutan Centre. We have featured the centre in Look Local before because the UK Orangutan Appeal organisation is based locally to us here in Surrey. I asked Elliot to send an account of their visit to share with you. I hope you enjoy hearing all about it.

The world renown Sepilok Orangutan Centre in Malaysian Borneo rehabilitat orphaned orangutans which have either lost their homes & families due to agriculture, de-forestation or in some cases because they were previously kept as inappropriate pets, and have now grown too big for their ‘owners’ to keep.

During a recent trip to Borneo we were lucky enough to visit the center and see the amazing work they’ve

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been doing. Helen the Liaison Officer for the UK Orangutan appeal introduced us to the staff and the chief veterinarian Dr.Nabila. Their enthusiasm for, and devotion to these wonderful critically endangered animals was very apparent from the off.

We were shown a video about a young Orangutan called Alexis and her path to rehabilitation having been kept as a pet by a plantation worker. It is estimated that the Orangutan population will be reduced by 86% between 1973 and 2025. The center has been helping since 1964 and has seen two generations of wild Orangutan born as a result of one rehabilitated female. A wonderful reflection of their tireless work.

Helen then walked us through the jungle, along a boardwalk to the outdoor nursery area, which had been built by the UK Orangutan appeal. We were delighted to see a collection of young Orangutans practicing their climbing skills on a playground of suspended ropes, platforms and hammocks all were designed to teach

Rehabilitation Centre them how to survive in the jungle and they looked as if they were having lots of fun as they swung and moved with such ease from rope to rope using their hands and feet and tails too (they don’t have tails). Even at this young age they were very adept and moved with such ease. It was a wonderful sight to see.

After another brief walk along the jungle boardwalk we arrived at the feeding platform. Here the older rehabilitated Orangutans can feed twice a day to ease the transition into the wild. After waiting a while we saw a wild macaque monkey but no Orangutans. This is testimony to how well the program works; it means they have learnt to find their own food in the wild and no loner rely on the provisions provided by the center.

Fortunately for us, at during the afternoon feeding we did see saw two playful, young (Mimi is a full grown female)Orangutans that Helen informed us were called Mimi and Itiban. They were swinging from the branches and really enjoying their dinner, such an

amazing sight.

Lucy & I would like to say a very big thank you to Helen and everyone at the Sepilok Center for showing us around and teaching us all about this totally fantastic rehabilitation program. While the center is doing a great job in helping the Orangutans, they are still critically endangered creatures and greatly at risk. If you would like to find out more, donate or even visit Sepilok (which I would very much recommend) please visit www.orangutan-appeal.org.uk The charity run an Orangutan Adoption Scheme which makes an excellent present for Christmas for young and old alike and it lasts all year!

You will receive updates and a photo of your chosen orangutan, and in these materialistic days, what a wonderful gift to give/receive. Contact www.orangutan-appeal.org.uk for more information.

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It can be hard to find a good salon for all your beauty requirements. Leah Durrant in nearby Chertsey offers both a wonderful hair salon and a fully comprehensive selection of beauty treatments at their Beauty Re:treat.

I was invited along to meet Leah and her lovely team last week. I’m delighted to share my visit and experience with you here.

Chertsey is surprisingly close by car and it took me a very short time to arrive in the town. There is a selection of free car parking options and I just happened to park in a space literally outside the salon!

My first appointment was at the Beauty Re:treat just across the road from the Hair Salon. I arrived and was greeted by Hannah who was my beautician for this first treatment. I was looking forward to having my nails professionally done.

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Hannah is trained in a wide selection of treatments.

The Beauty Re:treat is deceptively spacious, with a number of very nice private treatment rooms for many appointments. For nail treatments however, there are a number of nail stations in the main area of the salon.

We sat down and I was offered a drink. Hannah asked me about my preferred nail shape and colour; there is a huge selection of varnishes to choose from. I was very indecisive but finally I opted for a colour called ‘Fedora’ which is a gel varnish in a dark mahogany shade. Gel varnish lasts far longer than standard nail varnish, and once set under a nail lamp, it is totally dry, so no annoying ‘scuffing’ will occur on your way home! Hannah did a great job of shaping my short nails and painlessly removing my overgrown cuticles. Next, the varnish application; her steady hand created the illusion of perfect nails!

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The winner will be notified by email

Good Luck!

One very happy customer! I left Hannah and headed back over the road to meet Leah. The hair salon is really lovely, with big fancy mirrors and a gentle dove grey interior. The walls are adorned with awards and press reviews, including one which reads ‘The English Hair and Beauty Awards – South East - Regional Winner Hair Salon of the Year 2016’. Pretty impressive, I’d say!

Leah is very friendly and we chatted about my hair. I was offered another drink and a complimentary head massage by one of Leah’s team, Georgia. This was totally amazing and a wonderful start to my hair appointment.

Afterwards, I was shown to the back wash sinks. The salon has a wide selection of Kerastase products on display and they used some of these to wash and condition my hair.

It smelt and felt great. Georgia did a wonderful job and gave me another relaxing head massage.

I was looking forward to seeing how Leah would dry my hair – needless to say, she did a great job, adding a bit of a wave to the ends. I really liked the finished result.

This is a lovely salon, and coupled with the Beauty Re:treat over the road, they offer a very good all-round service.

Thank you very much for looking after me so well. I really enjoyed my visit!

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Christmas Gift Ideas FOR THE TECHNO-BUFFS IN YOUR HOUSEHOLD

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

01372 370300

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sales@tecres.co.uk

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www.tecres.co.uk

With Christmas drawing ever closer, you may appreciate some Christmas gift ideas for the techno-buffs in your household.

We have items to suit all budgets. Here is a very brief list of some ideas for you: Veho in-ear noise-isolating headphones

£8.00

USB multi charger, charge up to 5 USB devices at once

£25.00

Veho Bluetooth water-resistant rechargeable speaker

£35.00

Increase your wifi range with a range extender

£35.00

iStore and Go USB to iPad/ iPhone 32GB memory stick

£45.00

MadCatz RAT gamers mouse

£55.00

Samsung 24” high resolution gamers monitor

£170.00

Play better games with GeForce GTX1050ti graphics card

£175.00

Other items of interest: During the last few weeks, we have seen an unusually high number of modem routers fail, in some cases the connections have just gone stale. To flush your router if you turn it off, disconnect the mains power lead and the telephone cable, leave it off for 10 minutes or so, re-plug the cables, then turn the router on. This may just cure your problem. If not, we have good stocks of routers for immediate replacement Great time to buy a printer? Epson has just announced some very aggressive offers on its printer/copier/scanner rang. In some cases, this includes 3 year warranty upgrades and up to £150 cash back directly to you. The offers vary from model to model, so please call in for more details Apple is just rolling out its new operating system (iOS 11), updated for phones and tablets. This will not work with older devices, probably older than 4 years old, and some of your favourite apps may also not work with the update, as the new system is a 64bit operating system and the older apps were designed for 32bit only. If you would rather stick with your old apps, you do not have to take the update, so take your time and make your decision carefully Bullguard has just updated its internet security engine to include the next generation anti-malware protection, improved firewall and new vulnerability scanner. If you already have Bullguard installed, the new version will automatically download and install. If you don’t have Bullguard, please ask about the various purchase options we have.

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THE VINERIES THE VINES COFFEE SHOP

CHRISTMAS MENU

Main Course only - £14.99

2 Courses - £19.99

3 Courses - £22.99

Starters

Fresh homemade soup of the day served with warm multigrain mini loaf Homemade salmon fishcakes served with chilli jam and rocket salad Chicken liver, clementine and cranberry pâté served with toasted walnut bread, mixed salad leaves and balsamic drizzle

Main Course

RoasttTurkey with roast potatoes, pigs in blankets, stuffing, chestnut sprouts, seasonal vegetables, homemade bread sauce and gravy.

Wild seabass fillet, covered in herb butter and baked, served on a pea risotto with cream sauce and seasonal vegetables.

Mushroom, cranberry and Brie Wellington, served with a mushroom and white wine sauce and seasonal vegetables (V)

Desserts

Christmas Pudding with brandy butter, cream or custard Orange & ginger ice cream cake with orange topping and hot chocolate fudge sauce.

Spiced Tarte Tatin, served with clotted cream All meals include crackers, coffee & mints to follow. Gluten-free options available.

Please advise us of any special dietary requirements when booking.

BOOK NOW TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT Please book your Christmas Lunch in the Coffee Shop, by phone on: 01372 457337 or online at thevineries@hotmail.co.uk £5.00 deposit per person to be paid upon booking and please inform us of your menu choices

CHRISTMAS MENU AVAILABLE FROM WEDNESDAY 30TH NOVEMBER Every Wednesday, Thursday & Friday until Christmas.

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The home of Christmas trees and all the trimmings

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Spiced Chicken Skewers WITH COUSCOUS

Recipe reproduced by kind permission of Waitrose. Over 5,000 recipes can be found at www.waitrose.com/recipes

Ingredients 4 Waitrose Lean & Boneless Free Range Chicken Breast Fillets, cut into 4cm pieces 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves 1 tsp dried oregano 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp hot smoked paprika 1 lemon, very thinly sliced 200g couscous Grated zest and juice of 1 orange 210g pack Waitrose Pomegranate Seeds 25g pack fresh flat leaf parsley (or mint or 28g pack fresh coriander), roughly chopped Rocket salad and natural yogurt, to serve

Method 1. Place the chicken pieces & 1 tbsp olive oil in a large bowl, toss gently then sprinkle over the thyme, oregano, cumin & paprika & mix until evenly coated. If time allows, leave to marinate for up to 1 hr.

2. Preheat the grill to medium. Thread the marinated chicken & the lemon slices alternately onto 8 skewers (see cook’s tip).

Cook under the grill for 12-15mins, turning occasionally, until the chicken is nicely browned & cooked through with no pink meat.

3. Meanwhile, place the couscous in a heatproof bowl & pour over 250ml boiling water. Set aside for 5mins.

4. Fluff up the couscous with a fork then stir in the orange zest and juice, remaining 1 tbsp oil, the pomegranate seeds and herbs then divide between 4 plates. Top with the chicken skewers and serve with rocket and a spoonful of natural yogurt.

Cook’s Tip If you’re using bamboo skewers, soak them in hot water for 30 mins before using to help prevent them burning.

Preparation time: 10 mins Cooking time: 20 mins Serves: 4

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So if that’s what you want for yourself and your family, we’ll give you something to smile about.

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Saturday appointments available • For an appointment call 01932 865 888 or email

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Crossword NOVEMBER PUZZLE Solutions page 57

Clue: 8 Across

Clue: 11 Across

Clue: 5 Down

Across

Down

1. Major prize (7) 5. Sentinel (5) 8. Circus performer (5) 9. Skittish (7) 10. Synthetic fabric (5) 11. Relating to the moon (5) 12. Proficient (5) 14. Mild and pleasant (5) 19. A closed litter for one passenger (5) 21. One more time (5) 23. Copy (7) 24. Rabbit shelter (5) 25. Locations (5) 26. Assimilates (7)

1. Nocturnal canine (6) 2. Enthroned (7) 3. Appointed committee (5) 4. Lessee (6) 5. Large ape (7) 6. Fruit of the oak (5) 7. Wilderness (6) 13. Writing implements (7) 15. Leviathan (7) 16. Takes over without authority (6) 17. Elongated fruit (6) 18. Treasure (6) 20. Terminus (5) 22. Dull pains (5)

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Clue: Down

LIVE SHOWS Saturday 11 November at 7.30pm Jean Genie Back by popular demand, this superb tribute celebrates the music of David Bowie.

EVENT & LIVE SCREENINGS

Sunday 12 November at 1.30pm & 4.00pm The Snow Dragon

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

In this family show young Billy is looking forwardto the visit of the legendary Snow Dragon, but his plans go awry thanks to some unwelcome visitors. Plus FREE arts, crafts and face painting for Children from 12 to 4pm.

Friday 15 December at 7.30pm It’s Beginning to Look Like Christmas The talented performing arts students and the orchestra from Chichester University will perform a selection of favourite Christmas music and songs.

Weds 20 December - Sat 30 December Jack & the Beanstalk This GIANT of a pantomime will be a great way to kick off the Christmas festivities.

Tuesday 21 November at 7.30pm EOS: David Hockney at the Royal Academy Widely considered Britain`s most popular artist, David Hockney is a global sensation. Now entering his 9th decade, Hockney shows absolutely no evidence of slowing down or losing his trademark boldness.

Tuesday 5 December at 7.15pm ROH The Nutcracker

A young girl`s enchanted present leads her on a wonderful Christmas adventure in this beautiful classical ballet, danced to Tchaikovsky`s magnificent score.

Box Office 01372 365141 Online www.theleatherheadtreatre.com Church Street | Leatherhead | Surrey | KT22 8DN

DORKING DOMESTIC APPLIANCES QUALITY APPLIANCES AT DISCOUNT PRICES

We are main agents for ...but also supply a full range of all other makes and specialise in integrated appliances. We install all our appliances and do a free of charge home measure service.

The Rotunda, 15-19 South Street, Dorking, Surrey RH4 2LE. Tel: 01306 889978 or 01306 742199

Volunteer

drivers

needed urgently

Could you make a big difference and support our patients, by driving them from their homes to the Hospice in Esher for appointments, care and support?

We are urgently looking for drivers with their own car to help with patients in the Bookham, Banstead, Tadworth, Leatherhead, Dorking and Epsom areas.

Please call Sue or Aisha on 01372 461856 or email volunteering@pah.org.uk for more information. Š 2017 Princess Alice Hospice. Registered charity no. 1010930 and a company limited by guarantee in England and Wales no. 1599796

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Specialising in bespoke g free-standin and fitted furniture

French Polishing & spray finishes now available!

Wardrobes, bookcases, kitchens, studies, bedroom interiors etc

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Bookham Chartered Physiotherapy Service

Domestic & Commercial Cleaning Service

• Friendly and reliable

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• Staff fully insured

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For information, or to make an appointment, please call us on:

01372 360175

Call Sherry on

email: BCPS@physiobcps.co.uk www.bookham-­physiotherapy.co.uk

01342 842628 or 07855 340929

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.

WE OFFER bathing, claw cutting, clipping, scissoring, hand stripping Pick up and drop off available at additional fee

01372 750566

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www.oscarsgroomingparlour.co.uk 6 Beckley Parade

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We can solve all your plumbing and heating problems from bathroom installations to dripping taps. All work is fully guaranteed, no job is too small.

We are fully insured and Gas Safe registered.

Call Roger Northage on 01932 576341

See www.falconplumbing.co.uk mail@falconplumbing.co.uk

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We offer a full professional garden service Portfolio available - fully insured Design & construction

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Patios & pathways Driveways & brickwork Fencing & trellis All tree work & hedge cutting Patio & driveway pressure washing Planting out schemes & pruning Turfing & rotovating Clearance & maintenance

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Interior and exterior painters and decorators All home improvement services No job too small For a FREE quote or advice please call

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The Lightbox CHRISTMAS ARTS AND CRAFT FAIR AND FESTIVE EVENING

Saturday 18 November 2017, 10.30am - 5.00pm and Sun 19 November, 11.00am - 4.00pm

This festive season The Lightbox gallery and museum has everything you need to get in the Christmas spirit.

This November, get a head start on your Christmas shopping with a visit to our annual Arts and Craft Fair, taking place on Sat 18 November 2017, 10.30am – 5.00pm and Sun 19 November 2017, 11.00am – 4.00pm, featuring stalls from all our favourite independent and local vendors, including the gorgeous geometric giclée prints from Bear Claus Designs and unique textile art from Briars Design homeware and accessories. Warm up with a festive glass of mulled wine or choose from a selection of winter-inspired dishes from award-winning Seasons Café and Kitchen while you shop.

From the 10 October 2017, guests can also browse The Lightbox shop for unique hand-crafted gifts for all the family. Warm up this winter with cosy knitted hats and scarves from Story Horse or cuddle up by the fire with one of their snug woollen blankets. The shop will also offer unique Christmas cards and decorative paper to

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complete your festive shopping.

The Lightbox will also be offering all-inclusive ‘Celebrate Christmas’ at The Lightbox festive evenings on 8,9,15, or 16 December. Take the stress out of your Christmas party planning and book online to enjoy festive food, music and art. Guests will be invited to explore the work of one of Britain’s most celebrated artists, J.M.W. Turner, in the highly-anticipated exhibition ‘Turner in Surrey’ on display from 18 November 2017 – 4 March 2018. There will be live acoustic music from local talent, Duncan Mizen, and a formal buffet of mouth-watering options, such as wild mushroom and truffle arrancini, smoked salmon and mini venison burgers.

Open to everybody, from staff parties, art groups or as a couple. Book now for groups of any size from £39.50 per person.

For more information, please visit thelightbox.org.uk, call 01483 737800, or email info@thelightbox.org.uk The Lightbox, Chobham Road, Woking GU21 4AA

.

Harrison’s Fund ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CAROLS

with presenter and ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ special guest reader, Charlotte Hawkins

Join Harrison’s Fund as it hosts an evening of festive carol singing with some celebrity supporters to raise money.

There will be Christmas readings from Good Morning Britain presenter and Strictly Come Dancing contestant, Charlotte Hawkins, musical performances from the Stagecoach Cobham choir and a special performance by students from worldrenowned music school, the Yehudi Menuhin School in Cobham. There will also be lots of opportunities for guests to join in with the festive singing.

The service will conclude with a drinks reception and mince pies.

Charlotte said: “I’m really excited to be giving a reading at Harrison’s Fund’s Carol Service this December – after all the twirling and dancing of Strictly Come Dancing, it’ll be nice to be part of something a little less strenuous!

“I first learnt about the charity’s work when they asked me to be part of their Harrison’s Brunch campaign back in June, and as a mum myself, I am always keen to lend my support to charities which make a difference to children, especially those which are local to where I live in Surrey. I’m sure we’ll have a wonderfully festive evening and I can’t wait to see everyone there.”

Harrison’s Fund is named after the 11 year old from Surrey who was diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, a rare genetic condition which affects all the muscles in the body, causing them to waste away.

Harrison’s Fund’s goal is to get as much money as

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possible into the hands of the world’s best researchers, who are working to find a cure for Duchenne. The charity is currently funding 12 research projects in the US and the UK. Thursday 7th December 2017 | 6.30pm- 9pm St Andrew’s Church, Downside Bridge Road, Cobham, Surrey, KT11 3EJ Adults: £10.00 | Children: Free (accompanied by adult) Book tickets at www.harrisonsfund.com

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How to Stop Time by Matt Haig (Hardback £12.99) What is the point of living when you have no-one to live for? This is the question Tom Hazard asks of himself. Tom is an immortal, a person who ages only very little every few decades. He is now over 400 years old. Immortals such as Tom are looked after by the Albatross Club. This is led by the ambiguous and faintly menacing character, Hendrich. Trying to find the motivation to continue to live when his one and only love, Rose, died in the 1600s is daunting. They had a daughter who inherited his condition but he has not seen her in centuries. It was too dangerous for him to live with his wife and daughter and he lost touch with them. His life is spent searching for Marion and is filled with adventure and intriguing encounters with historical figures such as Shakespeare, Captain Cook and Josephine Baker. This time travel novel is entertaining, humorous and engaging. I thoroughly enjoyed following Tom on his journey from 16th century France to Tower Hamlets in the 21st century.

History of Wolves by Emily Fridlund (Hardback £12.99) Shortlisted for the 2017 Man Booker Prize, this is a novel that creeps up on you and reveals the exceptional hiding beneath the everyday. Linda is a teenager living with her parents in a lakeside ex-commune in the backwoods of Minnesota. When a young couple and their four year old son Paul move into the cabin across the lake, Linda becomes their babysitter and enjoys the novelty of feeling important, of belonging.

The nature of the new family’s difference and its dramatic effect on their young son leaks out in little ways. To the isolated Linda, these subtle undercurrents are lost in the strangeness of her own upbringing, the moments of concern overlooked in her search for connection. As the couple’s actions and reactions become more extreme, Linda gradually begins to understand how great the consequences could be for their son.

Munich by Robert Harris (Hardback £20.00) The new thriller from Robert Harris is set in September 1938 as Chamberlain prepares to meet Hitler in Munich. Here, he will negotiate for a peace in Europe that Hitler does not desire.

Two young men will also be reconnecting in Munich. Friends at Oxford, Hugh Legat is now one of Chamberlain’s private secretaries, while Paul Hartmann is a German diplomat and part of the resistance against Hitler. Hartmann sees his chance to try to influence Chamberlain and draws Legat into his schemes.

Harris is an expert in conjuring a sense of time and place, plunging the reader into the knife-edge moments of history.

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Andy’s Gardening Services Ltd

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Tree work | Stump grinding | Garden maintenance | Tidy-ups & hedge cutting | Fencing Driveways & patios | Grounds maintenance | Landscaping | Land clearance & demolition Excavators | Access platform hire We now accept all major credit & debit cards

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Christmas Shopping Evening

at Roxley Models, Leatherhead Road, Bookham.

Wednesday 8th November 2017 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Come and visit Surrey’s friendly Model Shop with easy parking for children’s stocking fillers, including fun wooden and pre-school toys.

FREE mince pies, mulled wine, tea & coffee and sweets for children too!

Telephone: 01372 452976 Website: www.roxleymodels.co.uk Email: enquiries@roxleymodels.co.uk Address: 4 Beckley Parade, Leatherhead Road, Great Bookham, Surrey, KT23 4RQ Opening Hours: Mon-Fri (9.30-17.00, Thurs till 20.00), Sat (10.15-17.00), Sun (Closed)

Sudoku NOVEMBER PUZZLE

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!

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Digi-Search NOVEMBER PUZZLE

Find the hidden numbers - horizontal or vertical 08436, 11911, 15345, 23367, 33472, 38627, 48397 64358, 67987, 73839, 78586, 79873, 82484, 83733 96477, 98035.

solutions page 57

Music MATTERS

Words by David Kid Jensen

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To celebrate our wonderful and unpredictable English weather, how about seeing if you know these climaterelated tunes?

I bet you’ll end up humming at least one of these ‌..

1) Which Nina Simone song about wild conditions did David Bowie cover?

2) A gusty performance from Neil Young?

3) Where did the Loving Spoonful find summer?

4) Where did Randy Crawford spend a Rainy Night ?

5) What was the name of the cheery gentleman ELO made famous ?

6) What did Katrina and the Waves take a walk on?

Answers on page57

New Victoria Hospital IS NOW OFFERING A SATURDAY PRIVATE GP SURGERY

New Victoria Hospital, Surrey KT2 7EG | www.newvictoria.co.uk | 0208 949 9640

New Victoria Hospital has launched a Saturday GP surgery. The new service, Your Private GP Service, provides GP consultations on Saturday mornings for patients who may be struggling to get a suitable NHS appointment.

Says Sally Dobinson, marketing manager at New Victoria Hospital “We have often been asked by patients coming into the hospital, if we had a private GP on site or could recommend a local private GP, and so we are delighted to be able to offer this service now at New Victoria.”

“The new Saturday surgery complements the GP service offered by the NHS by providing patients with an alternative choice. If they cannot get an appointment in time at their local surgery or if they work long hours during the week and cannot easily take time off, we can offer them an alternative. The private GP appointments also allow for a longer consultation time (20, 30 and 40 minute appointments are available), which certain patients will benefit from.”

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A further advantage of the service being based within the hospital is that patients can easily be referred across by the GP to one of the 150 specialist consultants we have working here, or if further investigations such as blood tests or X-rays are needed, these can be carried out here either on the same day or very shortly after.

The service at New Victoria Hospital is being run by Dr Catherine Aboud and Dr Nadia Oozeerally of Your Private GP Service. Services offered by the GPs include general health appointments, well man and well woman health screens, medicals, travel clinics, vaccinations, cervical smears, sexual health screens, fertility screens, menopause and HRT guidance, diabetes reviews, asthma reviews and smoking cessation.

“While the hospital will be offering a Saturday service to begin with, we hope to extend the days and times available at some point in the near future” says Sally Dobinson.

To make an appointment with Your Private GP Service at New Victoria Hospital, call 020 8949 9640.

Ever thought of supporting people with disabilities?

We’re looking for Support Workers (full training given – £16,665-17,675) and Seniors (£18,685-19,695). Rewarding work, full or part time. Friendly team, lovely site in Bookham. Study for NVQs, childcare vouchers.

Call Sylwia any time for a chat – 01372 455221, or email info@grangecentre.org.uk

Rectory Lane, Bookham KT23 4DZ. 01372 452608 www.grangecentre.org.uk

Useful NUMBERS

POLICE TRAVEL To report local incidents.............................. 1 0 1 Surrey Bus Services...................... 01483 506919 Train information...................... 0845 748 4950 DENTISTS National Rail Enquiries.............. 0845 748 4950 Dental Surgery of Cobham....... 01932 863416 Beech House Dental Surgery....... 01932 862290 SCHOOLS Hollyhedge Dental...................... 01932 865888 ACS Cobham International School . 01932 867251 ABC Dental Surgery................... 01932 589888 Claremont Fan Court School...01372 473624 Danes Hill School....................... 01932 842509 VILLAGE HALLS Feltonfleet School........................ 01932 862264 Cobham Village Hall.................. 01932 867870 Notre Dame School.................... 01932 869991 United Reformed ....................... 01932 864769 Parkside School........................... 01932 862749 Downside Village Hall................ 01932 865414 Reed’s School.............................. 01932 869044 Stoke d’Abernon Guide Hut....... 01372 843046 St Andrew’s Primary School........ 01932 863452 Stoke d’Abernon......................... 01932 864166 St Matthew’s C of E Infant Sch.01932 863212 COUNCILS & SERVICE St Teresa’s Junior........................ 01372 452037 Elmbridge Borough Council....... 01372 474474 St Teresa’s Senior........................ 01372 452037 Surrey County Council............... 08456 009009 Yehudi Menuhin School of Music 01932 864739 Cobham Library....................... 08456 009 009 Cobham Free School ............... 03303 300237 Local storage............................... 01372 457855 MEDICAL Citizens’ Advice Bureau.............. 01372 464770 Cobham Day Surgery ................. 01932 588400 VETERINARY SURGEONS John Ball & Associates................ 01932 868786 Henderson Keywood & Ptners.....01932 864671 Cobham Veterinary Centre......... 01932 868786 Cobham Park Veterinary Clinic....01932 590022 Beech House Veterinary Centre.....01932 868688

St Peter’s A&E............................ 01932 872000 Royal Surrey Hospital................. 01483 464002 Non-emergency NHS Help..............................111 St John Ambulance ........................... 07900 910292

CHURCHES Cobham Methodist Church........ 01932 Cobham Presbyterian Church..... 01932 CHEMISTS Lloyds Pharmacy......................... 01932 862113 Sacred Heart Catholic Church.... 01932 Rowlands Pharmacy (Med Cent)......01932 862965 St Andrew’s Church (C of E) ..... 01932 Sainsbury Pharmacy.................... 01932 866488 United Reformed Church........... 01932

586988 429511 862518 867883 865900

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Gardening Matters NOVEMBER TASKS Cecelia John 01372 200 000 or ros@looklocalmagazine.co.uk

Drizzling here and has been all day. I’m almost looking forward to the crisp, cold days of November. Almost, I said. Here are some November tasks.

When cutting down spent border plants, mark the positions of clumps of lilies and other bulbs with a handful of sand/gravel so that you won’t damage them when working on the border next spring. Protect hardy fuchsias from cold damage with a thick mulch around the bases, and on heavy clay soils or where slugs are a problem, mulch tender perennials with a fine grit: it will keep the crowns drier than bark or compost would and can be worked into the surrounding soil next spring. Also, now’s the best time for planting barerooted trees and shrubs, as it gives them maximum time to establish before next spring. And keep an eye on seedlings: foxgloves coming up like mad is fine, weeds and grass isn’t.

Move permanently planted containers (box, camellias, bay etc) to a sheltered place for the winter, ideally with some overhead cover against a wall. You may need to water them a little if it’s dry and windy for a long period.

Or if you’re worried about good containers standing outdoors all winter, take the plants out of their pots and sink them into the veg patch. They won’t then blow over or need watering, or be frost-damaged as they might against a wall, and you can repot them next spring.

Now, more general tasks. Clean all equipment before storing it over winter. Spare pots, seed trays and precious/frost-susceptible pots should be emptied, scrubbed, dried and stored away in a shed to prevent the spread of disease and destruction. Remove moss from terraces, steps and paths. They can become very slippery in wet weather and you really do not want Grandma in hospital with a broken hip for Christmas.

Check suspect fence panels, and if a post is broken at the base, replace it soon: when one post is broken, the fence waggles in the wind and adjacent posts can break too. Petrol mowers can be taken away for servicing... and have the blades sharpened at the same time to save you the aggravation of blunt blades next spring. Lag outdoor taps and pipes, and move hosepipes and the timers of watering systems under cover for the winter.

And if you’re bagging leaves to make leaf mould, make sure they’re wet first or they won’t rot: trying to wet them thoroughly in the bag is impossible. If they’re dry, wait for rain (probably won’t take long), or spread them out and put a can of water over them.

Finally, amaryllis bulbs can be potted up now and kept in a reasonably warm, well-lit room. And last but not least, feed garden birds on a regular basis and keep bird baths topped up with fresh water.

Now go and get cosy. And roll on spring.

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Honda Civic OUR NOVEMBER CAR REVIEW

By Ted Macauley

As any Formula One follower will tell you and eagerly supported by struggling double-champion Fernando Alonso, the Honda engine in the once-world-beater McLaren is a hapless and hopeless grand prix nonentity.

Week in, week out, a very frustrated Alonso, the Spanish Flyer in slow-mo, has been dumped down among the also-rans because of the pathetic performance and the handiwork, or lack of it, of the Japanese engine makers.

Maybe they should have replaced their GP power unit with one nicked from the company’s red hot hatch, the Honda Civic Type R, a real winner, or at least, talked over how to make an engine that hits the high spots of its crucial aims.

The updated, uprated new entry onto the hot-hatch scene is unrecognisible from its predecessor which was up for grabs for less than two years and which struggled to make any sort of impression over and above disappointment because of its ride (which was too hard) on tyre noises that raided the eardrums.

After a re-think at HQ, the brainbox engineers and designers sent a substitute into the reckoning, the brand new Type R, a real treat, with vastly improved set-ups all round, quieter, more refined but even sharper and neater, without ruining its general handling capability.

Okay, the overall styling may be a wee bit bizarre

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compared with its impressive hot-seller rivals such as the Golf GTI, Mini Cooper S and Ford Focus RS, but it holds its own as full value for money and reliability on the move.

Inside, the seating is superb and supportive, the cabin design stylish, the slick manual gearbox a treat. Throttle response is idea, the brakes are crisp and positive, the lay-out is practical, with easy-on-the-eye and reachable knobs and dials.

Hot hatches exist basically in a very specialised zone and it is vital that their offbeat stance, compared with more sedate modes of transport, reaches into the real dynamics of motoring for fun and not just necessity for commuting or family transport.

I must say that the rejigged Civic R covers the needs of practicality, economy and looks, with the added joy of being a genuine pleasure to drive around a town’s tight and busy streets or on the longer drags of motorways.

Overall, it is sure to be a roaring and speedy success, unlike its flop of a big brother, blighting McLaren as a grand prix also-ran.

Specification: price range £30,995 - £32,995. My choice, the fastest. VTEC Type R. BHP 320. Top speed 169mph. Acceleration 0-62 in 5.7 secs. Warranty: three years or 60,000 miles.

Voluntary Action ELMBRIDGE November Opportunities

Saturday volunteering opportunities Can you light up little faces? Surrey Libraries are looking for Rhyme Time volunteers to help deliver fun, interactive rhyme sessions to babies and toddlers along with parents and carers.

Support your local Talking Newspaper

Variety of roles available from administrators to recording engineers. Based in Chertsey, requiring a commitment of 2-3 hours a week. Must be computer literate but training will be given.

Festive volunteering Can you help with either morning or afternoon shifts (3 hours per shift) during the festive season? This role involves the day-to-day running of a charity card shop in Esher with a small team of volunteers.

CASSELDEN’S SHOES www.casseldens-shoes.co.uk

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QUALITY SHOE REPAIR SERVICE ALL TYPES OF SHOES REPAIRED

“NEETANDKWIK” Establised 1926 22 CRABTREE LANE, BOOKHAM, 01372 452434

Volunteer from home Are you friendly, approachable and organised? The role involves answering the telephone and organising transportation requests. A really flexible role, can you commit to a shift once a fortnight/month.

Do you have good listening skills and empathy with older people?

A local charity supporting older people is looking for befrienders for regular home visits for a cup of tea and a chat. A regular commitment will be required.

INTERESTED IN ANY OF THOSE ROLES? For more info on these roles & many other volunteering opportunities, contact Voluntary Action Elmbridge,

please call: 01372 463 587 visit: www.vae.org.uk or email: contact@vae.org.uk Esher Civic Centre: Monday & Weds 10:00 - 13:00 Walton Library: Wednesday 10:00 - 13:00 Walton Quintet: Tues, Thurs & Friday 10:00 - 13:00

WIDE RANGE OF UMBRELLAS, POLISHES & LACES

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Bereavement Cafés COULD YOU OFFER A LISTENING EAR TO SOMEONE WHO IS GRIEVING?

commservices@elmbridge.gov.uk | elmbridge.gov.uk/css/volunteer | 01372 474537

Elmbridge Borough Council and the Princess Alice Hospice are working in partnership to provide new Bereavement Cafés within our Claygate and Weybridge Centres for the Community. To help run the cafés, we are looking for volunteer listeners to offer support and understanding within a friendly atmosphere.

The service will offer an opportunity for those going through bereavement to meet with others who understand the experience of losing a loved one. Each group meets monthly and provides reassurance to people when they need it the most. Full induction and training will be given to each volunteer, meaning you feel supported in your role.

Diana, a current Bereavement Café supporter, says: “It’s a privilege to provide a safe and empathetic place

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for others to meet and exchange their experiences of loss and to enable them to support one another. The excellent training provides you with the confidence to listen to and meet people”.

Councillor Mrs Ruth Lyon, Social Portfolio Holder for Social Affairs, commented: “Losing someone close to us can turn our world upside down. Bereavement Cafés can offer a friendly environment to talk about special memories”.

If you are a good listener and would like to volunteer your time to help others, please do get in touch.

Call 01372 474537 or email commservices@elmbridge.gov.uk.

For further information, please visit elmbridge.gov.uk/css/volunteer/

Sunday Services ST ANDREW’S CHURCH - NOVEMBER 2017

WEDS 1ST NOV 9.00am Morning Prayer 6.00pm 14+ Youth Group

FRI 3

RD

THURS 9TH NOV

SUN 19TH NOV

10.30am Holy Communion 12noon Lunch Club

SAT 4TH NOV

7.00pm Bible Society Quiz & Supper 8.00am 10.00am 2.30pm 6.00pm

10.30am Holy Communion

FRI 10TH NOV

10.30am Holy Communion

2ND SUNDAY BEFORE ADVENT

SUN 12 NOV TH

3RD SUNDAY BEFORE ADVENT

4TH SUNDAY BEFORE ADVENT

8.00am Holy Communion 10.45am Remembrance Day Service 6.00pm SAY It’s Sunday

Holy Communion Family Service MON 13TH NOV Time to Remember Service 8.00pm Vacancy Prayer Meeting SAY It’s Sunday

TUES 7 NOV TH

9.00am Morning Prayer

WEDS 8TH NOV

9.00am Morning Prayer

TUES 14TH NOV

9.00am Morning Prayer

WEDS 15TH NOV

9.00am Morning Prayer

FRI 24TH NOV

10.30am Holy Communion

FRI 17TH NOV

2.30pm T4U Afternoon Tea

NOV

SUN 5TH NOV

10.30am Baby Talk 6.00pm 14+ Youth Club

10.30am Baby Talk 6.00pm 14 + Youth Group

ALL SAINTS DAY

8.00am Holy Communion 10.00am Parish Communion 6.00pm SAY It’s Sunday

TUES 21ST NOV

9.00am Morning Prayer 8.00pm PCC Meeting in Church

WEDS 22ND NOV

9.00am Morning Prayer 10.30am Baby Talk 7.00pm 14+ Youth Club

THURS 23RD NOV

3.45pm Messy Church (URC)

SUN 26TH NOV CHRIST THE KING

8.00am Holy Communion 10.00am Parish Communion with Baptism 12.15pm Holy Baptism 6.00pm SAY it’s Sunday

TUES 28TH NOV

9.00am Morning Prayer 9.00am 10.30am 6.00pm 8.00pm

WEDS 29TH NOV Morning Prayer Baby Talk 14+ Youth Group Holy Communion

THURS 29TH NOV

2.00pm Mothers’ Union

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

Further details available from: 01932 862109 er.jenkins@btinternet.com | www.standrewscobham.org.uk

Solutions NOVEMBER PUZZLES

Crossword page 32

Volvo Competition Winner Mr. Peter Deering

Sudoku page 24

Digi-Search page 24

David Jensen Quiz Answers: 1) Wild is the Wind 2) Like a Hurricane 3)In the city 4) In Georgia 5) Mr Blue Sky 6) Walking on Sunshine

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Advertisers INDEX

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Andy’s Garden Services............................................47 Astek Dental...........................................................19 Bob Mitchell Decorating ........................................49 Bonnie Dogs...........................................................20 Bookham Physiotherapy..........................................38 Boyalls Ironmongery & Doors..................................8 Bruce’s Doggy Day Care.....................................10/11 Carron Wellings Fitness...........................................33 Casseldens Shoes.....................................................55 CHD Living...........................................................13 Chimney Sweep – Patrick Stone..............................49 Claremont Fan Court School....................................3 Cleanability.............................................................38 Clocktower Financial Services...................................2 Cobham Beauty & Laser...........................................9 Cobham Book Shop Reviews..................................46 Computer Fix..........................................................20 CT Cars..................................................................12 DB Garden Services................................................59 Dorking Domestic Appliances.................................36 Downs Solicitors LLP................................................7 DPB Pristine Oven Cleaning...................................10 Dream Doors..........................................................45 Elite Tree Care.........................................................40 Englishmen’s Castle ..................................................9 Ernest Doe................................................................6 F& S Plumbing and Heating Svs.............................40 Falcon Services........................................................39 Hollyhedge Dental .................................................33 HRS Roofing..........................................................11 James Fuller Joinery ................................................37 Leah Durrant Hair Salon & Beauty Re:treat.......26/27

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Lodge Brothers Funeral Directors............................17 MacDonald & Sons Fencing...................................41 Michelle Davis - Foot Care......................................18 Mobile Curtain Studio ...........................................25 MPS Garden & Est Machinery Ltd.........................59 Music Matters.........................................................49 Nick Ricks Decorating............................................10 Orchard Cottage Dental..........................................43 Oscars Grooming ...................................................38 Out on a Limb........................................................41 Princess Alice Hospice.............................................36 Roofs of Esher.........................................................47 Roots & Shoots.......................................................60 Roxley Models ........................................................48 S. Ralls Hardware & IT Support.............................24 Squires Garden Centre..............................................4 Steve’s Landscapes...................................................24 Surrey Roofing Group.............................................37 Sykes & Sykes.........................................................39 Tec Res...............................................................28/29 The Grange ............................................................51 The Leatherhead Theatre.........................................35 The New Victoria Hospical.....................................15 The New Victoria Hospital......................................50 The Potting Shed.....................................................55 The Prestige Floor Company ..................................14 The Surrey Home Vet .............................................18 The Toby Cottage ...................................................21 The Vineries.........................................................30/3 Willow Landscapes..................................................39

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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.

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